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Tua Tagovailoa has already missed four games for the Dolphin

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Tua Tagovailoa has already mi sed four games for Steve Young Jersey the Dolphins this season and it sounds like he's in danger of mi sing a fifth.The second-year starter for the Dolphins is dealing with a finger injury in his throwing hand. It's not serious, and he logged limited practice all week.While the Dolphins wouldn't rule Tagovailoa out for the game too early, they didn't sound optimistic that he would be able to play. He is considered a game-time decision going into Miami's "Thursday Night Football" game against the Ravens.So, what exactly is going on with Tua Tagovailoa? Here's what to know about his injury and potential return to the Dolphins.START' EM, SIT 'EM: What is Tua Tagovailoa's injury?Tagovailoa is dealing with a small break in his left middle finger. That kept him out of action in Week 9 despite being a limited participant.Hes tough. He tried to go, of Tagovailoa after the Dolphins' 17-9 win over the Texans. It really Arik Armstead Jersey just became about how far could he throw? Would he be able to make all the throws we needed him to make? We thought it was enough to put him in the backup role and we felt like that was the best thing for the team. We wouldve had to change some things offensively if he had to go in.The Dolphins are calling Tagovailoa a game-time decision again in Week 10 because of the injury. As NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe explained, Tagovailoa's i sue was le s about pain and more about his ability to grip the ball."The one thing to watch is the grip," . "He Ray Ray McCloud Jersey 's not in pain. He's in some discomfort with his grip. The grip affects your ball security, your ability to throw the ball deep, your ability to throw the ball to every single route.Tagovailoa is a lefthanded quarterback, so the fracture being in his throwing hand adds significance. That's part of the reason that Wolfe said he expects Jacoby Bri sett to start once again for the Dolphins.MORE: How long is Tua Tagovailoa out?It doesn't sound like Tagovailoa is going to be out long beyond Week 10 if he mi ses another start at all. The fact that he was rendered a game-time decision once again is a good sign for Miami, and perhaps if they weren't on a short week, he would have been able to start in Week 10.In all, Tagovailoa's injury sounds likea mild one. It seems like Miami is just beingcautious with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.WEEK 10NFL PICKS: | Why Tua Tagovailoa might be active for Dolphins despite injuryWeirdly enough, Tagovailoa didn't start for the Dolphins last week but he was active for the game. He Dwight Clark Jersey served as the backup and emergency option behind Jacoby Bri sett.Why did the Dolphins do that? It was because they had only two quarterbacks on their active roster and they didn't call up their third-string quarterback Jake Dolegala from the practice squad before the game.It's also worth noting that Dolegala has only been with the Dolphins since Oct. 27, so he has minimal experience in the system. Miami signed him to replace former third-string quarterback Reid Sinnett, who was claimed off waivers from the Dolphins on Oct. 25.If the Dolphins are confident enough in Dolegala Reuben Foster Jersey to roll with him as a backup, he could be called up if Tua isn't ready to go. If not though, then Tagovailoa may serve as the emergency quarterback once again even if his grip strength isn't all there.

Baker Mayfield has had a rough start to his third NFL season

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Baker Mayfield has had a rough start to his third NFL season after being selected No. 1 overall in the 2018draft. If the Brownsquarterback continues his poor play post-sophomore slump, Cleveland might be prompted to look for his replacement in 2021.There's no doubt that the Ravens' Lamar Jackson the league's reigning MVP has been the best first-round QB from 2018 and is in line for a mega second contractin the stratosphere of the Chiefs' and the Texans' .Beyond Jackson (No. 32 overall), theBills' Josh Allen (No. 7 overall)is well positioned to remain his team's franchise quarterback. Josh Rosen (No. 10 overall) is already on his third team, the Buccaneers, trying to hang to his NFL career.That leaves Mayfield and Sam Darnold (No. 3) in the same boat somewhere in between. Each has shown flashes of promise through multiple offenses, but neither has solidified his long-term status.With Mahomes and Watson, their teamshad easy decisionsto lock those quarterbacks into their Derrick Henry Jersey futures. Given those quarterbackswent in the first round only a year earlier than Mayfield,the clock is ticking on Cleveland making the call on him.MORE: Baker Mayfield contract detailsMayfield signed a four-year, all-guaranteed rookie deal in 2018 for $32.862 million. That averages to $8.17 million annually. He has earned about $24.3 million of it so far going into this season.With each year, his cap hit has steadily grown. For 2020, Mayfield iscosting the team $9 million. Next year that number goes a up a little more to $10.569 million.The Browns had to be committed to Mayfield for a third year despite his major struggles last season. Had they cut him this year, it would have cost them $19.312 million in dead money with $10.3 million in extra cap burden.The club has the fifth-year option on Mayfield for 2022, but there's a way to get out of his contract before then. With his 2021 cap hit NFL Tennessee Titans Jersey set at $10.569 million, the dead money drops to $10.399 million, setting up $170,000 in cap relief.The Browns did splurge in free agency this offseason, adding right tackle Jack Conkin and tight end Austin Hooper. They also gave new contracts to defensive end Myles Garrett, the first overall pick in 2017, and running back Kareem Hunt.They still project be around $30 million under the cap next year and are bound to consider some veteran cuts to free up more space. So should the Brownsfeel they have seen enough of Mayfield to think he's not the answer, it is po sible for them tomove on from as early as next year.MORE: What does Baker Mayfield need to do to earn his next contract with the Browns?Mayfield needs to prove he can build on his impre sive rookie season and not continue to regre s. Mayfield's opening performance against Baltimore didn't inspire, as he had some of the same i sues of 2019.He struggled with his reads and accuracy. He once again felt unsettled in the pocket, expecting pre Matthias Farley Jersey sure, instead of trusting his improved pa s protection. Despite the Browns running the ball effectively with Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt, Mayfield continued to hurt himself by not helping himself well with play-action.Mayfield did look sleeker and stronger after his playing shape let him down last season. He also felt comfortable again operating the short-to-intermediate pa sing game, channeling his rookie succe s.Under new coach Kevin Stefanski, Mayfield was adjusting to developments in the offense made to lift him. At the same time, he showed some of the bad habits he developed last season under his former offensive-minded head coach, Freddie Kitchens.Mayfield is the definition of a young QB caught in the cro sroads. If he can raise his pa singefficiency back up into the 90s to lead the Browns to more than six victories, that would show real growth and improvement, putting him back on the trajectory to see a second deal. If he keeps taking sacks he shouldn't and make some unforced errors, the Browns will have an ample sample Daniel Munyer Jersey size to know that 2019 was the norm and 2018 was the fluke, not the other way around.MORE: What are the Browns' options to replace Baker Mayfield in 2021?If Mayfield keeps on playing poorly to the point Cleveland would want to move on, that also will mean the team is headed to another high draft pick. as high as the top 10 again.At least three QBs willgo in the first round in 2021 Clemson's Trevor Lawrence, Ohio State's Justin Fields and North Dakota State's Trey Lance. Depending on the needs of who's picking ahead of them, however, Lawrence, Fields and Lance all might be gone if the Browns aren't bad enough with Mayfield. But there is bound to another QB jump into the first-round mix, such as Minnesota's Tanner Morgan, Iowa State's Brock Purdy or Miami's D'Eriq King.Dak Prescott is the headliner pending free agent for now, but he's not leaving the Cowboys. For a bridge, the Browns could look at one of two Colts, Philp Rivers or Jacoby Bri sett, vs. Trevon Coley Jersey considering former Brown Tyrod Taylor or well-traveled Ryan Fitzpatrick.The Bears also haven't committed to Mitchell Trubisky. There could be some mild interest in the 2017 first-round mate of Watson and Mahomes because of him growing up near Cleveland. There's also Mayfield's backup, Case Keenum, who's signed through 2022. On the same level, there is the Browns'former Bengals rival, Andy Dalton, currently Prescott's backup.The two wlld cards to watch with the Browns are two other No. 1 overall QBs, Cam Newton and Jameis Winston. Between the draft and free agency, there wouldbe several options with upside for either the short or long-term to succeed Mayfleld if needed.Mayfield will never be confused with Johnny Manziel in Browns QB draft lore because Manziel had off-field i sues that kept him from even getting into Year 3 with the team. But unle s he turns thing around fast, Cleveland can quickly file Mayfieldunder Tim Couch, Brady Quinn and Brandon Weeden and once again start over at the game's most important position.

The Rams got on the board first in Super Bowl 56, and they c

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The Rams got on the board first in Super Bowl 56, and they can partly thank the Bengals for their score.Cincinnati gifted Los Angeles great field position before the Rams' second drive of the game. The Bengals had the ball at the Rams' 49-yard line and were facing a third-and-1 on their first drive when Samaje Perine was stuffed for no gain on a carry up the Jack Lambert Jersey middle.SUPER BOWL 56: Coach Zac Taylor decided that the Bengals would go for it on the ensuing fourth-and-1. Cincinnati was not able to convert as Joe Burrow's pa s to Ja'Marr Chase was knocked down by Rams linebacker Ernest Jones.Rams get the 4TH DOWN STOP. : on NBC: NFL (@NFL) The Bengals' play call can be questioned, as they pa sed out of the shotgun in a short-yardage situation. That said, two receivers were open on the play, Troy Polamalu Jersey Tee Higgins and Samaje Perine. Burrow just didn't see them.IYER: Further, the decision to go for it wasn't nece sarily a bad one. Per NFL's Next Gen Stats, the Bengals' decision increased their win probability by 2 percentage points.The decision to go for it on 4th-and-1 from the Rams 49-yard line was the optimal Cody White Jersey call according to the NGS Decision Guide. Win % if GO: 27% (69% conversion rate) Win % if Punt: 25% Recommendation: GO FOR IT (by 1.9%) | Next Gen Stats (@NextGenStats) Of course, it was still early in the game and the Bengals' defense had allowed just 1 total yard on the Rams' first drive, so nobody would have batted an eye had Cincinnati elected to punt.MORE: But it didn't, and the Rams were able to march down the field with relative ease Pittsburgh Steelers Golf Sporting Goods after getting the ball back. The drive culminated with a 17-yard Matthew Stafford touchdown pa s to Odell Beckham Jr.OBJ'S FIRST CATCH IS A TOUCHDOWN. : on NBC: NFL (@NFL) That gave the Rams an early 7-0 lead and a key advantage. The team that scores first in the Super Bowl is 37-18 in the previous 55 games. Related Articles Odell Beckham Jr. is 'on standby' for the birth of his first child on Super Bowl Sunday Rams' Odell Tre Norwood Jersey Beckham Jr. says Von Miller, Jalen Ramsey called him 'every day' to bring him to Los Angeles

When the Ravens fell to 6-4 after their overtime loss to th

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When the Ravens fell to 6-4 after their overtimelo s to the Titans in Week 11, there was real concern about whetherthey would mi s the AFC playoffs, a season after going 14-2 as the AFC's top seed. The corequestion at the time was "What's wrong with Lamar Jackson?"No one is asking that about Baltimore's reigningNFL MVP quarterback anymore, as the team prepares for a rematch in Tenne see in Sunday's wild-card matchup (1:05 p.m. ET, ABC Mackensie Alexander Jersey /ESPN). Jackson is still looking for his first win in the NFL playoffs and must face the opponent who also eliminated the Ravens 28-12 in last year's divisionalround.Since that regular-season rematch, the Ravens haven't lost a game with Jackson. Since Jackson mi sed Week 12's lo s at Pittsburgh while battling COVID-19, he's come back to lead them on a dazzling five-game winning streak with excellent momentum going into his third career playoff game.Jackson's performance against the Titans in Week 11 was his last bad one. Over the past five games, Jackson has a completion percentage of 67.0 and a pa ser rating of 115.8. He's averaged 8.1 yards per pa s attempt. He's also averaged 86 rushing yards per game with 15 total TDs.MORE NFL PLAYOFFS: | | Last season, during his MVP campaign, Jackson had a completion percentage of 66.1 and a pa ser rating of 113.3 while averaging 7.8 yards per attempt. He averaged 80.4 yards rushing per game. His current numbers say he's playing at or betterthan that level now.So what explains Jackson breaking out of his slump? For one, he's simply been more accurate as a pa ser and has showed more decisive juice as a runner. He's back to being Jordan Berry Jersey confident and aggre sive in his dynamic athletic skill set, vs. being tentative. Defenses have done their best to adjust to the Ravens' unique style of offense under Greg Roman and Jackson was challenged to raise his game.There's good reason that Jackson wasn't put on autopilot from the get-to to repeat his elite play from 2019. The Ravens lost one big piece of their offensive line in guard Marshal Yanda to retirement, and then saw left tackle Ronnie Ben Ellefson Jersey Stanley go down with an ankle injury in Week 8. The young wide receivers, led by Marquise "Hollywood" Browndidn't make a big jump early and the traditional running game didn't start out as dominant as it was wire-to-wire in 2019.Jackson seemed to come back refocused after his one-game absence. The time off allowed him to what he needed to do better to lift the offense back up. In turn, Roman and the Ravens deserve plenty of credit for making some good changes around him. Part of has been settling on the strongest offensive line continuity without Stanley and Yanda. It took a while for Orlando Brown Jr. to adjust playing on the left side to replace Stanley, but flipping him was smart, as veteran D.J. Fluker has been sturdy at right tackle. Both Patrick Merkari and short-term rookie injury replacement Trystan Colon-Castillo have shored up center. Ben Powers, who made his first start in that Titans game, has been the right guy to take over right guard for Yanda.With the Ravens feeling stronger up front, Roman has called more designed runs for Jackson inside to keep defenses off balance, as he's still capable of turning the corner for big runs, too. The Ravensalso have worked to become le s predictable about when they pa s and how they pa s, knowing the play-action package needs to be a bigger threat on early downswhen defenses are geared most to stopping Jackson and their rushing attack.With those concepts, second-year first-rounder Marquise Brown and rest of the wide receivers per the not-so subtle request of "Hollywood" himself have gotten more involved. Since the Titans game, Brown has caught 26 of 41 targets for 332 yards and 6 TDs in 6 games. Fellow starter Miles Boykin has only 5 receptions Xavier Woods Jersey in the past 5games, but 3 went for critical TDs. Tight end Mark Andrews remains his go-toforce, but Jackson has done a better job of spreading the ball around in key situations.RAVENS vs. TITANS PICKS:| No move has been bigger to boost Jackson, however, than the Ravens' decision to fade Mark Ingram inthe backfield and let rookie J.K. Dobbins and third-year man Gus Edwards take over. That complementary duo has delivered an ideal 1-2 punch withmuch younger legs, leading to optimizing power and explosivene s in the rushing attack.During the five-game winning streak, Dobbins and Edwards have rolled through defenses. Dobbins has turned 62 carries into 425 yards and 6 TDs, averaging 85 yards per game and 6.9 yards per carry. Edwards has turned 50 carries into 337 yards and 2 TDs, averaging 67.4 yards per game and 6.7 yards per carry. Ingram had to see le s work, after he dropped from 5.0 yards per carry to 4.2 this season.The Titans had trouble with many aspects of the Ravens' offensein Week 11, before everything came together and Jackson and everything else got Randy Moss Hoodies Sweatshirts hot again.The Titans' defense isn't capable of pulling what it did in last year's playoffs, either.The complete, best version of Jackson has yet to show up in the postseason. With a little help from his Ravens' coaches and teammates, Jackson is in a different kind of groove this time. Getting through a midseason obstacle has made him only stronger for the playoffs.

The Saints are riding high coming into Week 16.They once aga

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The Saints are riding high coming into Week 16.They once again proved to be , Tyler Ott Jersey shutting down the powerful Buccaneers in a 9-0 shutout that have kept them solidified in the mix of teams searching to lock up one of the NFC wild cards. New Orleans has now won two straight games after snapping a five-game losing skid.But while they're enjoying the most recent win, they'll have to be prepared for a scorching Miami team that has gone from 1-7 to open the year to 7-7 on the strength of a six-game winning streak.MORE: The Dolphins run of succe s has largely come from a stifling defense. Opponents have reached 20 points only once during the winning streak, while four have been held to 10 or fewer. Overall, the Dolphins are allowing just 184.7 yards per game and 13.2 points per game.The offense has also received a boost in the past four games from quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. In his past four starts, he has completed 75.8 percent of his pa ses with seven touchdowns, 943 yards and three interceptions.Here' Cedric Ogbuehi Jersey s all you need to know to watch the Saints take on the Dolphins on "Monday Night Football" tonight.What time is the NFL game tonight?Date: Monday, Dec. 27Time: 8:15 p.m. ET"Monday Night Football" will kick off at 8:15 p.m. ET. Every Monday night game in 2021 is scheduled to start at that time.What channel is 'Monday Night Football'on tonight?TV channel: ESPNLive stream: Watch ESPN| ESPN App | "Monday Night Football" will be broadcast on ESPN in Week 16. Steve Levy (play-by-play), Brian Griese (analyst), Louis Riddick (analyst) and Lisa Salters (sideline reporter) will comprise the broadcast team.Streamers will be able to watch the game via Watch ESPN, the ESPN app or by using fuboTV,.Meanwhile, viewers in Canada can watch the game on DAZN .NFL live stream for 'Monday Night Football'Because "Monday Night Football" is aired on ESPN, it will be available to stream live on all of the team's digital platforms (ESPN.com, ESPN App, etc.). This will be the easiest way for viewers with cable or satellite to view the game.Cord-cutters also have plenty of options with which they can stream "Monday Night Football" during the 2021 NFL season.Streaming option Cable subscription needed? Free? Cost Free trial? ESPN.com/ESPN App YesYes--NFL App NoYes--Yahoo! Sports App NoYes--fuboTV NoNo$60/monthYesDirecTV Stream NoNo$55/monthYesHulu Plus Live TV NoNo$55/monthYesSling TV NoNo$35/monthNoYouTube TV NoNo$65/monthYesSaints schedule 2021WeekDateOpponentKickoff timeTV1Sept. 12vs. Packers4:25 p.m. ETFox2Sept. 19at Panthers1 p.m.Fox3Sept. 26at Patriots1 p.m.Fox4Oct. 3vs. Giants1 p.m.Fox5Oct. 10at WFT1 p.m.CBS6Oct. 17Bye7Oct. 25at Seahawks8:15 p.m.ESPN8Oct. 31vs. Bucs4:25 p.m.Fox9Nov. 7vs. Falcons1 p.m.Fox10Nov. 14at Titans1 Seattle Seahawks Women Jersey p.m.CBS11Nov. 21at Eagles1 p.m.Fox12Nov. 25vs. Bills8:20 p.m.NBC13Dec. 2vs. Cowboys8:20 p.m.Fox/NFLN/Amazon14Dec. 12at Jets1 p.m.Fox15Dec. 19at Bucs8:20 p.m.NBC16Dec. 27vs. Dolphins8:15 p.m.ESPN17Jan. 2vs. Panthers1 p.m.Fox18Jan. 9at Falcons1 p.m.FoxDolphins schedule 2021WeekDateOpponentKickoff timeTV1Sept. 12at Patriots4:25 p.m Will Dissly Jersey . ETCBS2Sept. 19vs. Bills1 p.m. ETFox3Sept. 26at Raiders4:05 p.m. ETCBS4Oct. 3vs. Colts1 p.m. ETCBS5Oct. 10at Buccaneers1 p.m. ETCBS6Oct. 17at Jaguars (London)1 p.m. ETCBS7Oct. 24vs. Falcons1 p.m. ETFox8Oct. 31at Bills1 p.m. ETCBS9Nov. 7vs. Texans1 p.m. ETFox10Nov. 11 (TNF)vs. Ravens8:20 p.m.NFL Network/Fox/Amazon Prime11Nov. 21at Jets1 p.m. ETCBS12Nov. 28vs. Panthers1 p.m. ETFox13Dec. 5vs. Giants1 p.m. ETFox14Dec. 12Bye week15Dec. 18 or 19 (TBD)vs. JetsTBDTBD16Dec. 27at Saints8:15 p.m. ETESPN17Jan. 2at Titans1 p.m. ETCBS18Jan. 9vs. Patriots1 p.m. ETCBSMonday Night Football schedule 2021There will be 17 "Monday Night Football" games in 2021 even though there is no doubleheader. That's because the season has extended to 17 games over 18 weeks. There will be no "Monday Night Football" during Week 18; Marquise Blair Jersey all games will be played on Sunday.Week Date Matchup Week 1Sept. 13Las Vegas Raiders vs. Baltimore RavensWeek 2Sept. 20Green Bay Packers vs. Detroit LionsWeek 3Sept. 27Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia EaglesWeek 4Oct. 4Los Angeles Chargers vs. Las Vegas RaidersWeek 5Oct. 11Baltimore Ravens vs. Indianapolis ColtsWeek 6Oct. 18Tenne see Titans vs. Buffalo BillsWeek 7Oct. 25Seattle Seahawks vs. New Orleans SaintsWeek 8Nov. 1Kansas City Chiefs vs. New York GiantsWeek 9Nov. 8Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Chicago BearsWeek 10Nov. 15San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angeles RamsWeek 11Nov. 22Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. New York GiantsWeek 12Nov. 29Washington Football Team vs. Seattle SeahawksWeek 13Dec. 6Buffalo Bills vs. New England PatriotsWeek 14Dec. 13Arizona Cardinals vs. Los Angeles RamsWeek 15Dec. 20Chicago Bears vs. Minnesota VikingsWeek 16Dec. 27New Orleans Saints vs. Miami DolphinsWeek 17Jan. 3Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cleveland Browns

The Falcons have found their trade partner to deal receiver

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The Falcons have found their trade partner to deal receiver Julio Jones. early Sunday suggested Atlanta would deal the 32-year-old receiver to the Titans. The and confirmed the trade shortly after news broke. The Falcons will receive a 2022 second-round Christian Ringo Jersey pick in the NFL Draft as well as a 2023-fourth-rounder. The Titans will also receive a 2023 sixth-rounder.Because the move came after June 1, it also allowed the Falcons to create more salary cap space on top of unloading Jones' three-year, $66 million contract. Atlanta's social media team also tweeted a farewell graphic for the star receiver, who put up 12,896 receiving yards and 60 touchdowns acro s 10 New Orleans Saints Pet Gear seasons in Atlanta: Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) MORE: Julio Jones trade detailsTitans get: WR Julio Jones, 2023 sixth-round draft pickFalcons get: 2022 second-round draft pick, 2023 fourth-round draft pickThe Titans were among the favorites to land Jones' services, as he reportedly wanted to : Tenne see made the 2020 AFC Championship game and went 11- Lamar Miller Jersey 5 in the 2020 regular season. The move also makes sense inasmuch the Titans moved on from pa s-catchers Corey Davis (Jets), Jonnu Smith (Patriots) and Adam Humphries (Washington), who accounted for 192 targets in 2020.Sports Illustrated's reported that the Falcons are not picking up any of Jones' contract for 2021, meaning the Titans inherit it in full. Jones is owed a $15.3 million salary for 2021, with a $23 million cap hit. Tenne see has an estimated $5. Drew Brees T Shirts 2 million in cap space according to , so the team will need to adjust some of its current players' contracts to make room for the seven-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro receiver. A likely candidate for a restructured contract is , who with a restructured contract could give the Titans close to $20 million in cap space.The move also gives the Titans one of the most physically imposing receiver duos in the NFL; Jones will line up alongside A.J. Brown, who. The Titans also have running back Derrick Shy Tuttle Jersey Henry to keep teams from selling out to stop the receiving pair.

Zach Wilson will make his NFL debut Saturday for the Jets,

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Zach Wilson will make his NFL debutSaturday for the Jets, and he will be one of a few rookie quarterbacks to do so as a starter.Jets coach Robert Saleh confirmed that the No. 2 overall Las Vegas Raiders T Shirts pick from BYU would start against the Giants. While many of the other rookie quarterbacks are set for extensive action in preseason Week 1, the Jets are only planning on playing Wilson for about a quarter."Were thinking about a quarter, couple of series for all those guys. Just kind of get him his first action," Marcel Reece Jersey Saleh said of his plan for Wilson and the starters, per .MORE: It's not surprising that Saleh and the Jets are going to limit Wilson's reps. The Jets aren't hosting a competition for the top quarterback job, so Wilson figures to be their starter. He has had an up-and-down training camp, but Saleh is pleased with his progre s and approach."He's awesome. He asks Josh Jacobs T Shirts questions,"Saleh said,. "He's in the defensive coordinator's office asking questions about schemes. And he's an absolute sponge, learning, learning from mistakes. He's trying stuff. A lot of what you see in practice is he's testing what he can and cant get away with Maxx Crosby Jersey , which I think is awesome. The kids going to be fine. He's going through a proce s and what I love about it is he's deliberate in his proce s. He's trying to find ways to get better."Wilson will have an opportunity to do that against the Giants. And Saleh has confidence that Wilson will have positive takeaways from his outing no matter what happens."He doesnt care about any of Charles Woodson Jersey the noise ,"Saleh said. "He's focused on trying to get himself ready to be the best quarterback in the league."

The NFL is entering its third and final preseason week. Ther

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The NFL is entering its third and final preseason week. There will be fewer storylines to watch in Week 3 than the previous two weeks of preseason action more teams will be resting their starters but there are still some intriguing ones out there.Above all else, the quarterback battles still bear watching. The Patriots, 49ers and Saintsstill have yet to announce their starting quarterbacks for Week 1, though it seems like Cam Newton, Jimmy Garoppolo and Jameis Winston hold the lead in the latter three battles.MORE: Still, each coach is going to continue his David Andrews Jersey team's quarterback competition through Week 3 of the preseason. That means Mac Jones, Trey Lance and Taysom Hill all still have a chance to emerge as the starters; it just might take a lot to unseat the favorites.Outside of those competitions, this week will be a good chance to look at some of the NFL's other backup quarterbacks. Notably, Dwayne Haskins is getting to start for the Steelers as he competes with Mason Rudolph for the backup job. If Haskins does well, he could be tapped as the eventual succe sor to Ben Roethlisberger.And, of course, countle s players will be fighting for final roster spots. NFL teams have to by 4 p.m. ET on Aug. 31. As such, this will Jabrill Peppers Jersey be the last chance for many players to make a case for a place on a roster or practice squad.Below is the full schedule forall the games in Week 3of the NFL preseason, plus live scores, streaming options and TV information.MORE: NFL preseason schedule Week 3: What games are on today?Here's the full schedule forSunday's NFL preseason action and how to watch it live.Sunday, Aug. 29Game Time (ET) Channel Cowboys vs. Jaguars1 p.m.NFL Network, KTVT, WJAXBengals vs. Dolphins 4 p.m. CBS, WKRC, WFOR, 49ers vs. Raiders4 Yasir Durant Jersey p.m.NFL Network, KPIX, KTVUGiants vs. Patriots6 p.m.NFL Network, WNBC, WBZFalcons vs. Browns 8 p.m. NBC, WUPA, WEWS, How to watch NFL preseason gamesSeven of the NFL's remaining 16 preseason games will be broadcast live on NFL Network. The other nine games will air throughout the preseason as replays.There are two nationallybroadcastedgames this week, both of which will be on Sunday. The first one, a 4 p.m. ET clash between the Bengals and Dolphins, will air on CBS. The second one and last game of the preseason Browns vs. Falcons will air on NBC.The nine live games on NBC, CBS and NFL Network will be available to stream live via fuboTV. Streamers can also use available for $99.99 which provides Devin Asiasi Jersey live acce s to every out-of-market preseason game and replays of every contest. During the NFL regular season, NFL Game Pa s will also provide replays of each game as well.The remaining preseason games will be broadcast live locally.MORE: NFL preseason schedule 2021Note: Nationally televised games are in boldFriday, Aug. 27Game Colts 27, Lions 17Panthers 34, Steelers 9Jets 31, Eagles 31Chiefs 28, Vikings 25Saturday, Aug. 28Game Dont'a Hightower Jersey Bills 19, Packers 0Ravens 37, Washington 3Bears 27, Titans 24Buccaneers 23, Texans 16Saints vs. Cardinals (canceled)Broncos 17, Rams 12Seahawks 27, Chargers 0Sunday, Aug. 29Game Jaguars 34, Cowboys 14Dolphins 29, Bengals 2649ers 34, Raiders 10Patriots 22, Giants 20Browns 19, Falcons 10

Two teams that have started the season slowly will face each

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Two teams that have started the season slowly will face each other Monday night when the Chargers visit the Saints. The Saints are currently eight-point favorites, but the pros and the joes appear to have a difference of opinion about this game. While 54 percent of the tickets are taking the points with the Chargers, 64 percent of the money is laying the eight points with the Saints. New Orleans is a -400 moneyline favorite, and the over/under is set at 50 total points.Per BetQLs Line Movement Dashboard Carolina Panthers Rompers , the spread has not moved very much, as the Saints originally opened as 7.5-point favorites. However, the Line Movement Dashboard shows significant line movement, as the total has fallen to 50 total points after opening at 52.MONDAY INJURY UPDATES: | lists a four-star totals bet and three-star moneyline bet. Keep reading to find out what one of them is.MNF DFS A.J. Bouye Jersey LINEUPS: | Falcons-PackersBetting PreviewChargers Outlook The Chargers have arguably played better than their 1-3 win-lo s record. The Chargers have covered three of their first four games. Los Angeles has been competitive in every one of their lo ses, including taking the defending Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs to overtime. The Chargers average net differential per game is a respectable minus-three points. By contrast, the Saints average net differential per game is zero points.Justin Herbert took over the starting quarterback job after Tyrod Taylors lungs were punctured from an injection from the Chargers medical staff. While the Chargers have yet to win a game in any of Herberts three starts, the first-roun dpick has exceeded expectations. Herbert has thrown for 931 yards and completed 72 percent of his pa ses. Herberts pa ser rating of 102.2 is the 11th best in the league among quarterbacks who have thrown at least 100 pa ses this season. Herbert has a better pa ser rating than former Pro BowlersTom Brady, Matt Ryan, and Deshaun Watson.The Chargers rank sixth in the NFL in offensive yards per game. Los Angeles is outgaining their opponents by an average of Marquis Haynes Jersey 26.5 yards per game. The Chargers problem thus far has been their carele sne s with the football. The Chargers are tied for the sixth-most turnovers and are tied for the fifth-worst turnover differential.Saints Outlook The Saints are off to a disappointing 2-2 start this season after winning 13 of their 16 regular season games last season. New Orleans pa sing game has underperformed compared to past seasons. The Saints rank just 17th in pa sing yards per game. The Saints ranked seventh in pa sing yards per game last season. Drew Brees is on pace to pa Carolina Panthers Jackets s for fewer yards per game this season than in any other season since he arrived in New Orleans.The Saints defense has played fairly well, at least compared tothe teams offense. The Saints surrender the sixth fewest total yards per game and rushing yards per game. The Saints are 22-6 against the spread in the last 28 games that Sean Payton has coached against teams, like the Chargers, that give up at least 260 pa sing yards per game. October has historically been a good month for Saints backers, as theyve covered the spread in 36 of their last 51 October games coached by Payton.Prediction BetQLs NFL Model has identified over the first-half total of 24.5 points as a four-star bet. The Betql model projects the first-half total should be 26 points. The average first-half total Aaron Parker Jersey in Saints games this season is 32.5 points, while the average first-half total in Chargers games this season is 24 points.The BetQL Model also labels the Saints moneyline of -400 as a three-star bet. The model shows that the Saints have a 69-percentchance of defeating the Chargers and should be a -467 moneyline favorite.You can find all updated lines, odds, spreads, and !

LeSean McCoy may have spent last season with Patrick Mahomes

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LeSean McCoy may have spent last season with Patrick Mahomes, but the running back already thinks Tom Brady is the best quarterback he has Brett Favre T Shirts called a teammate.McCoy was a member of the Chiefs in2019 andlooked on as Mahomes led the franchise to its first Super Bowl victory in half a century as it came back to beatthe 49ers in Miami.Mahomes was named MVP of Super Bowl 54 adding to his NFL MVP award in 2018 and received a record contract extension worth up to $503 million this offseason that reflectshis status as one of the league's leading pa sers.MORE: That elite echelon has included Charles Woodson Jersey Brady for much of the past two decades,during which time he won six Super Bowl rings with thePatriots,and the 43-year-old is out to prove he can do it elsewhere after signing with the Buccaneers in the offseason.McCoy, who was inactive for Super Bowl 54, has also joined a Bucs team with Super Bowl aspirationsand he has been impre sed with what he has seen from Brady.In Devonte Wyatt Jersey a Twitter Q&A se sion with Bucs fans, the former Eagles running back was asked who is the best quarterback he has ever played with."Technically, I haven't played with Tom Brady yet," the 32-year-old McCoy said. "But it would be Tom Brady, for sure. Dang, I forgot Mahomes.Brady would be No. 1, obviously, even Reggie White Jersey though we haven't played a game."It would go Brady, Mahomes and then Mike Vickand Donovan McNabb."WE READY LeSean Shady Mccoy (@CutonDime25) McCoy is a six-time Pro Bowler and was named to the NFL's All-Decade team for the 2010s.He was linked with a return to the Eagles but explained whythe Bucs felt like the best landing spot."The reason why I chose the Bucs? Just the DNA of the team," he added. "I think we've got some great coaches here that I can learn from, that have been succe sful."The veterans that signed here, I Jimmy Graham Jersey think we have a lot of similarities. Then just the team in general from defense to offense, the players we have already. Just the right fit, man."

Tom Brady's run as the greatest NFL player of all time may b

vallieklein — Sun, 14 Aug 2022 02:07:50 +0000

Tom Brady's run as the Steven Montez Jersey greatest NFL player of all time may be coming to an end.Maybe.According to reports by Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports and Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, Brady's future in the league is uncertain following the 2022 NFL playoffs. Per CBS Sports, the Buccaneers organization is bracing for life after Brady following the conclusion of the season."He hasn't signaled one way or the other what he's going to do, and maybe he doesn't know himself," one source close to Brady told . "But it wouldn't be surprising if this was the end."MORE: Added another source: "Nothing's been said, but there is a sense among some guys in the locker room that this is it, one way or the other. It's just little things here or there they are picking up on. Maybe it turns out to be nothing."Brady, 44, has led his team to the playoffs for the 19th time in his career. He is 35-11 in 46 career postseason games and has a chance to win his record-eighth Super Bowl trophy. Another such victory would give Brady back-to-back Lombardi Trophies for the first time since the 2002 and '03 seasons.The Bucs' postseason run has been historic.Tom Brady is 17-3 over his last 20 playoff games (14-6 ATS). To put that into perspective, no NFL team has ever gone 17-3 over a span of 20 playoff games. The closest was Washington, which went 16-4 from January 1983 to January 1993.. trey wingo (@wingoz) Moreover, Brady has not only continued to play at an MVP level, but has also thrown more this Taylor Decker Jersey season than any of his previous years in the league. He has registered single-season career-highs in completions (485), attempts (718) and yards (5,316) while accounting for 43 touchdowns and 312.7 pa sing yards per game (both marks that rank second in a season in Brady's career).But Brady has worked with short contracts in his two seasons in Tampa Bay and, per Rapoport, has not indicated whether he will return to the team in 2022, the final year of his current contract.MORE: "From what I understand he has not yet told the Bucs that he DeShon Elliott Jersey will be back. And you talk to sources close to him, as I have over the course over the past couple of days, He is expected to take some time away following the season, whatever happens, and consider retirement. Is it time for him to step away from the game?"For the first time at the age of 44 Tom Bradys future is finally actually up in the air. on Tom Brady po sibly considering retirement after this season. NFL Network (@nflnetwork) Rapoport mentioned the potential reasoning for Brady to step away from the game: not only spending more time with his family, but focusing on his non-football ventures, including a clothing line, potential movie deals, production companies and more.MORE: Brady, in a July interview with Jim Gray on SiriusXM Radio, said his aim was to play at least to his age-45 season, which would occur in 2022."I felt for a long time, I could play until I was 45 years old," Brady said. "I think I committed to say, 'Hey, I'm going to play till I'm 45.' And this year I'll be 44, which naturally takes me to the next year. I've got a two-year contract. We'll see what happens beyond that."Brady had previously reiterated that stance in a June interview with USA Today, saying, "Ive always said 45 was the age that I wanted to reach and that was my goal. This year Ill be 44, so next year Ill be 45. I got a two-year contract.Im going to be able to Tracy Walker III Jersey obviously play this year and God forbid anything happens but play next year and then see what happens after that. If I still want to keep playing, I might be able to do that. Detroit Lions Home Office And if thats enough, then that would be enough.Brady, however, also said he thought he could play until he's 50, per a September episode of the show. When asked to clarify those statements, Brady walked them back:Well, I think Gronk asked if I thought I could," Brady said. "Whether I think I can or I will are two different things. So, I think from my body standpoint and how Ive been able to take care of myself over the years can put me in a position to do that, and you never know what can happen as I keep moving forward."I know Im having a lot of fun playing. And again, at my age, Ive agreed to play next year, as well, but beyond that, itll just take it year by year."

If you're a fantasy football owner that landed one of the to

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If you're a fantasy football owner that landed one of the top pickups on the waiver wirethis week in Mike Davis and Dion Lewis, congratulations! They should be primed for some Bart Scott Jersey big weeks in the near future. That said, this week, they may not be recommended starts, as they both have high bust potential. But it's not just handcuff RBs we're worried about. Even future Hall-of-Fame QBs Drew Brees and Tom Brady can't rest on their laurels when it comes to fantasy start 'em, sit 'em decisions.Getting back to the fill-in RBs, bothDavis and Lewis should, hypothetically, have easy paths to the lead-back roles in their respective offenses, but both face difficult matchups. Plus, it's entirely po sible that Matt Rhule and Joe Judge, two first-year coaches, use frustrating committees that limit the opportunities of these backs. In short, we just won't know what these guys will be trusted to do until we see it happen.WEEK 3: |Brady andBrees aren't they only big-name QBs we're fading this week. Deshaun Watson is also not a recommended start against an elite Steelersdefense. Our receiver and tight end bust picks also face tough matchups, and it was a lot easier than usual to pick some D/ST busts -- much easier thanfinding a worthwhilestreamer, unfortunately.WEEK 3 STANDARD RANKINGS: | | | | | Our Week 2 busts were pretty spot on at RB, TE, and D/ST. Nyheim Hines and Malcolm Brown both saw far le s work than they did in their season openers, and owners that relied on them paid as a result of that. Rob Gronkowski continued to look done, while Evan Engram and T.J. Hockenson racked up some yardage, but no scores. Defensively, the Vikings, Patriots, and Broncosall struggled to contain top offenses (though the Patriots managed to avoid negative points thanks to a pick-six).Quarterback and receiver were a bit more of a struggle, as fading the Falcons (Matt Ryan, Ru sell Gage) and players in the Patriots-Seahawks game (Cam Newton, Tyler Lockett) didn't work out too well. So, we'll have bounce back there in our search for busts this week.WEEK 3 DFS CASH LINEUPS: | |Week 3 Fantasy Busts: Running backsDion Lewis, Giants vs. 49ers(Jacob Camenker).Even if Devonta Freeman sits out this game as he gets acclimated to his new team, it's hard to trust Lewis in this matchup. Lewishandled 10 carries Jarrod Wilson Jersey against the Bears but recorded just 20 yards before salvaginghis fantasy day with a TD. The 49ers might seem like a solid matchup after they lost Nick Bosa and Solomon Thomas for the year along with Dee Ford (out indefinitely), but they still have a solid linebacker group and have allowed the 10th-fewest fantasy points per game (FPPG) to RBs this season (16.4). Lewis could be a PPR flex, but expecting anything more could prove to be a mistake.Melvin Gordon, Broncos vs. Buccaneers (Vinnie Iyer). Gordons straight-ahead power running will have him crashing into a wall, and game script will be out of whack early.Mike Davis, Panthers @ Chargers (MattLutovsky).Daviswas solid in 2018 when he operated as Seattles lead back for a handful of games, averaging 4.6 yards per carry, but he received just 13 carries last season, so its tough to know what to expect in Week 3 when he starts against the Chargers. We do know that L.A. has done a good job against Joe Mixon (3.6 yards per carry, one catch) and Clyde Edwards-Helaire (3.8 yards per carry, six catches), so its likely most of Daviss damage will have to come as a receiver. Maybe you can trust him as a flex in PPR leagues, butyou should probably give him a week to see how he looks in his new role.WEEK 3 PPR RANKINGS: | | | | | Week 3Fantasy Football Busts: QuarterbacksTom Brady, Buccaneers @ Broncos (Camenker). The matchup with the Broncos may look like a good one on paper for Brady, but Denver is middle of the pack in terms of FPPG allowed to QBs this New York Jets Sleepwear Underwear year. Brady should generate yardage, but if Tampa Bay gets up big early -- which they should against Jeff Driskel and a Broncos team that has been decimated by injuries-- the game script may dictate a more run-heavy approach from the Buccaneers. That will limit Brady's TD upside, so it's best to sit him this week if you can.Deshaun Watson, Texans @ Steelers (Iyer). Its elementary to want to bench even your top-level quarterbacks against this pa s defense, especially with so many intriguing QB2s this week.Drew Brees, Saints vs. Packers (Lutovsky).Brees looked cooked for most of Monday nights game against the Raiders, and even if Michael Thomas (ankle) is back on Sunday night, he likely wont be close to 100 percent. That makes Brees a no-go against a Packers defense that has mostly given up fantasy points to QBs in the fourth quarter of blowout wins this year.WEEK 3 DFS Joe Namath Jersey TOURNAMENT LINEUPS: | | Week 3Fantasy Football Busts: Wide receiversWill Fuller, Texans @ Steelers (Camenker). Fuller didn't see a single target from Deshaun Watson in Week 2 and mi sed time during the game with a hamstring injury. Soft-ti sue injuries tend to linger, and Fuller's matchup against the Steelers is a tough one anyway.Marquise Brown, Ravens vs. Chiefs (Iyer). Hollywood might be made for prime time, but give the Chiefs credit for containing big-play receivers.Robby Anderson, Panthers@ Chargers (Lutovsky).Anderson has opened the year with back-to-back 100-yard games, but his streak will come to a grinding halt against a Chargers secondary that hasdominated wide receivers this year (18.9 fantasy points per game).Week 3Fantasy Football Busts: Tight endsEvan Engram, Giants vs. 49ers (Camenker).The 49ers have allowed only a paltry 1.3 FPPG to tight ends this year. The strength of Isaiah Dunn Jersey their defense, as it currently stands, is their linebackers and safeties, so the Giants may attack the cornerbacks on the outside more. That will mean fewer targets and opportunities for Engram.Austin Hooper, Browns vs. Washington(Iyer). Mott The Hoople would be a better start in fantasy with the way Hooper is struggling with his new team.Jared Cook, Saints vs. Packers (Lutovsky).Cook managed a short touchdown on Monday night, but he was virtually invisible the rest of the game, catching just two-of-five targets for 13 yards. Green Bay allowed 64 yards to T.J. Hockenson last week, but it shut down Minnesotas TE duo in Week 1(3-39) and should be able to do the same to Cook.MORE WEEK 3 DFS: | | Week 3Fantasy Busts: DefensesLos Angeles Rams @ Bills (Camenker). The Rams may be allowing only 18 points per game this season, but Josh Allen has been terrific in his two starts and the Bills are averaging 29 point per game. Expect him

We have a bit of a good news/bad news situation for quarterb

vallieklein — Sun, 14 Aug 2022 02:06:35 +0000

We have a bit of a good news/bad news situation for quarterbacks heading into Week 4. The good: Most of the big-name QBs arestaying healthy (and, thus, maintaining their spots in our Week 4 fantasy QB rankings); the bad: A lot of their WRs are getting hurt.Three weeks into the season, we're starting to get a better read on which veterans might be washed up (Drew Brees? Tom Brady?) and which youngsters could be the real deal (Joe Burrow?). Correctly diagnosing these busts and sleepers going forward could make the difference in your fantasy football season.For the second straight week, Patrick Mahomes gets to face an exciting quarterback counterpart, this time the Patriots and Cam Newton. Just like with the Ravens in Week 3, this matchup poses a much tougher defensive test for Mahomes than it does for his opponent. Hopefully, the strong QB dual leads to a high-scoring shootout, but either way, you're not going to sit Mahomes, regardle s of matchup.(Update: Newton is out after being placed on the COVID-19 list, and this game will be played Monday or Tuesday if it gets played at all this week.)WEEK 4 STANDARD RANKINGS: | | | | One of our biggest risers this week was Miami Dolphins Hoodies Sweatshirts supposed to be Joe Burrow. The Bengals haven't been shy about letting the rookie sling it, and we saw what the Dolphins did to Jacksonville's defense in Week 3. The only risk with Burrow is an early lead could dampensome of his late-game production, but there should be enough throwing and running room early for Burrow to have a big game regardle s. After seeing Burrow come right back in after taking a huge blow to the head in Week 3, we're believing the rookie can do pretty much anything.WEEK 4 PPR RANKINGS: | | | | Gardner Minshew disappointed us in a big way against the Dolphins on Thursday Night Football last week. He forced a few too many pa ses after the Christian Wilkins Jersey Jaguars fell behind, and it certainly looked like the absence of DJ Chark(chest) hurt him, too. We still feel good about Minshew in two-QB and superflex leagues, especially against a mediocre Bengals defense this week, but Chark's status certainly impacts Minshew's playability, and it's fair to expect the occasional clunker from the second-year sixth-round pick.WEEK 4 DFS TOURNAMENT LINEUPS: | | For now, we've left Nick Mullens in as San Francisco's quarterback while Jimmy Garoppolo's return from a high-ankle sprain remains uncertain. The Sunday Night Football nature of the 49ers' Week 4 game against the Eagles makes things even trickier for Garoppolo owners. Philadelphia has been vulnerable enough through the air that Garoppolo probably checks in around QB20 if he plays this week. If you hadbeen playing Jimmy G before his injury, nothing about the Eagles is scary enough to change course if Garoppolo returns this week.WEEK 4 DFS CASH LINEUPS: | |We're also leaving Justin Herbert in the rankings with the latest Adam Justin Coleman Jersey Schefter report indicating Tyrod Taylor will likely mi s Week 4 as he recovers from his punctured lung. Los Angeles takes on a tricky Tampa Bay defense in Week 4 that'll probably cause the rookie Herbert some trouble, relegating him to the bench in single-QB leagues.MORE WEEK 4 DFS: | | Note: Check back throughout the week, as we'll continue to update our QB rankings and provide analysis up until kickoff based on the latest news and injury updates.Week 4 Fantasy QB RankingsAnalysis by Matt LutovskyThese rankings are for four-point pa sing TD leagues. WEEK 4 FANTASY: | | RankPlayer1Lamar Jackson, BAL @ WAS2Ru sell Wilson, SEA @ MIA3Kyler Murray, ARZ @ CAR4Josh Allen, BUF @ LV5Dak Prescott, DAL vs. CLE6Aaron Rodgers, GB vs. ATL7Patrick Mahomes, KC vs. NE8Deshaun Watson, HOU vs. MIN.Watson is yet to have a monster game, but the Vikings are allowing 34 points and just under 293 pa sing yards per game. This is the matchup Watson owners have been waiting for after three relatively difficult ones to start the season (@ KC, vs. BAL, @ PIT).9Matt Ryan, ATL @ GB.Ryan could be without Julio Jones (hamstring) and Ru sell Gage (concu sion) this week, and if he is, he might move down in these rankings. He'll still have Calvin Ridley, Hayden Hurst, and several capable backup WRs (Brandon Powell, Olamide Zaccheaus), and given how often the Falcons throw (second most in the league), Ryan can still put up plenty of numbers.10Jared Goff, LAR vs. NYG.Goff continues to put up numbers, but we all know that as soon as you start trusting Goff, he'll throw up a dud out of nowhere. The only reason he's not higher is because the Rams are throwing just 30 times per game (fourth fewest), and given the Giants' problems against the run, this could be a "game manager" outing for Goff. He has plenty of upside, though, so don't hesitate starting him, but he's not quite back to his top-five status just yet.11Joe Burrow, CIN vs. JAX.Burrow has steadily improved in each of his three games, and the Bengals are certainly letting him chuck it (47 attempts per game). Jacksonville has Michael Palardy Jersey allowed seven QB touchdowns the past two weeks -- and this game could easily turn into a shootout -- so Burrow is well worth starting.12Drew Brees, NO @ DET.Brees has been living off Alvin Kamara's run-after-the-catch ability the past few weeks, but he might get Michael Thomas (ankle) back this week. At the very least, Breesseemed to get on the same page as Emmanuel Sanders last week, and he can still put up decent numbers with Sanders, Tre'Quan Smith and Kamara as his primary receivers. Detroit has allowed multiple QB touchdowns in every game this year, so Brees could easily have a big game, but his floor is lower than usual given how he's looked this year.13Matthew Stafford, DET vs. NO.Stafford has Duke Riley Jersey been steady through three weeks, throwing for between 244 and 297 yards each week and producing five total touchdowns. HavingKennyGolladayback in Week 3 paid immediate dividends, and T.J. Hockenson looks like he's made the leap into a reliable tight end. New Orleans has struggled mightily against QBs the past two weeks (283.5 yards, three TDs per game), so Stafford has a lot of upside this week.14Ryan Fitzpatrick, MIA vs. SEA.Seattle is far and away the worst pa s defense in the NFL (430.7 yards per game), so Fitzpatrick should be able to fall into some yards even if he's throwing INTs. Given his underrated rushing ability, Fitzpatrick is a legit QB1 po si

At least a few NFL coaches are questioning the viability of

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At least a few NFL coaches are questioning the viability of the 2020 NFL season now that players from the Cowboys and Texans, including starDallas running back Ezekiel Elliott, for COVID-19.One head coach told ESPN's Ed Werderthose positive tests are "." Another insisted toWerder the start of the season should be delayed, and a third "questioned the wisdom of playing during a pandemic."The NFL to this point has not done much to alleviate the inevitable concerns a sociated with playing a season in such conditions. Because the league was fortunate the outbreak reached the United States during its offseason, it has been proceeding busine s as usual albeit virtually through the spring and now the summer.But training camps are scheduled to begin in a Ezekiel Elliott Jersey little more than a month, and the clock is ticking for the NFL to establish comprehensive health and safety protocols to be implemented for players, coaches and all team and league personnel.MORE: "Positive tests ," NFL commi sioner Roger GoodelladmittedMonday in a conversation with Mike Greenberg for ESPN's The Return Amari Cooper Jersey of Sports special. "The i sue is, can we obviously prevent as many of those from happening, but in addition, treat them quickly, isolate them and prevent them from directly impacting our player personnel."So none of those players were in the facilities. All of those players, fortunately, have had either mild symptoms or are asymptomatic."But players soon will be invited back to team facilities, where all teams must stay for training camps this year. NFLPA executive DeMaurice Smith reportedly "expects to make headway on overall protocols going forward in the next 30 days or so."Part of the plan, according to NFL Network, will be to and isolateanybody who tests positive Dak Prescott T Shirts . NFLPA medical director Thom Mayer reportedly told player agents "theres a 90 percentchance reliable saliva testing (will be)available before players return to facilities."The NFL and NFLPA on June 8 released that established safety protocols for players to return to team facilities, including locker/meeting room modifications to account for social distancing, cones to establish one-way traffic in common corridors anda limit of 15 players at a time for conditioning workouts. Players also will have to wear masks"except when interfering with athletic activities."The protocols established thus far, though, do not account for on-field practice and/or games. According to NFL Network, the league is considering from 10 to 16 players (after initially planning to expand them to 12) for "greater roster flexibility" to account for positive tests.MORE:As for the NFL coach who told Werderthe start of the 2020 season should be delayed, the league built in a way that can accommodate such a nece sity. All teams are scheduled to play two home games and two away games in the first four weeks with no division games scheduled in Weeks 3 or 4, and all the teams scheduled to play each other in Week 2 have the same Week 9 bye. So the Trevon Diggs T Shirts season could be pushed back to October relatively easily.But as was the case when the pandemic shut down live sports globally in March, everything is fluid. The NFL will do everything in its power to give that coach who"questioned the wisdom of playing during a pandemic" reasons for optimism, but as health officials have said for months, the virus will decide whether a 2020 NFL season is po sible."Unle s players are e sentially in a bubble insulated from the community Dallas Cowboys T Shirts and they are tested nearly every day it would be this fall," Dr. Anthony Fauci told CNN chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta on Thursday. "If there is a second wave, which is certainly a po sibility and which would be complicated by the predictable flu season, football may not happen this year."

In their first playoff appearance since January 2003, the Br

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In their first playoff appearance since January 2003, the Browns stunned the Steelers with 28 unanswered first-quarter points on their way to a48-37 AFC wild-card win Sunday night.Cleveland scored a defensive touchdown on the first play from scrimmage a botched snap over the head of Ben Roethlisberger and finished with five forced turnovers. Pittsburgh, forced to play from behind the whole way, could not come up with momentum-shifting takeawaysdown the stretch.The Browns' dominant win at Heinz Field came after controversial comments from Steelers receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster last week.Smith-Schuster said, "The Browns is the Browns. . . . They're a good team, but I'm just happy we're playing them again this Sunday."After le s than 15 minutes, it was clear these Terry Mclaurin T Shirts Browns were nothing like their downtroddenpredece sors.BENDER: Baker Mayfield was efficient in his postseason debut, completing 21 of 34 pa ses for 263 yards and three touchdowns. Crucially, he didn't turn the ball over.Roethlisberger's final line was inflated by the need to chase the game he went 47-for-68 pa sing for 501 yards, with four touchdowns and four interceptions.Cleveland will head to Kansas City to face the top-seeded Chiefs next weekend in the divisional round.Sporting News trackedlive scoring updates and highlights from the wild-card matchup Sunday night. Follow for complete results from the .Steelers vs. Browns final scoreQ1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FinalBrowns28701348Steelers010131437Steelers vs. Browns live updates, highlights11:37 p.m.: FINAL: Browns 48, Steelers 37.11:37 p.m.: The Browns recover the onside kick.11:34 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN, Steelers. Claypool has his second TD of the contest. Two-point attempt is good. 48-37, Cleveland.Big Ben and Chase Claypool connect again for the score. : on NBC: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: NFL (@NFL) 11: Jonathan Allen T Shirts 33 p.m.: Steelers have fourth-and-goal. They have a shot at a garbage time score.11:30 p.m.: Two-minute warning.11:27 p.m.: FIELD GOAL, Browns. It's a three po se sion game after that kick. 48-29, Cleveland.11:25 p.m.: The Steelers are burning through their timeouts, but it's all procedural at this point. Cleveland has the gamelocked.11:23 p.m.: Interception. Roethlisberger's fourth of the game.Clevelands fourth interception of the night! : on NBC: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: NFL (@NFL) 11:16 p.m.: FIELD GOAL, Browns. Just an absolutely grueling drive. The clock stands at 4:28.45-29, Cleveland.11:14 p.m.: We're under six minutes. Cleveland has first-and-goal.11:11 p.m.: The clock drops below nine minutes.11:10 p.m.: Cleveland is looking to finish this game on the ground. It's either Chubb orHunt on pretty much every play now.11:04 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN, Steelers. Easy money to Chase Claypool. Two-point conversion attempt is no good. 42-29, Cleveland.Pittsburgh answers with a quick score by the rookie . : on NBC: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: NFL (@NFL) 11:04 p.m.: Smith-Schuster goes over 100 yards for the game with a catch over the middle.10:55 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN, Browns. Chubb reaches maximum gear on a 40-yard touchdown catch. Cleveland is comfortable again. 42-23, Cleveland.NICK CHUBB TO THE HOUSE : on NBC: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: NFL (@NFL) 10:53 p.m.: Mayfield hits Landry in stride on third-and-2. Every conversion is huge right now.10:49 p.m.: The first play of the fourth quarter brings a tough decision for Mike Tomlin. On fourth-and- DeAndre Carter Jersey 1 from near midfield, he decides to punt.End of third quarter: Browns 35, Steelers 2310:43 p.m.: The Browns go three-and-out, and the third-down pa s from Mayfield was nearly intercepted.10:38 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN, Steelers. Smith-Schuster hangs tight with a defender all over him. 35-23, Cleveland.Here come the . Big Ben hits to make it a two-score game! : on NBC: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: NFL (@NFL) 10:37 p.m.: Fourth-and-goal coming up.10:35 p.m.: The Steelers have first-and-goal following a third-and-10 conversion viaSmith-Schuster.10:32 p.m.: Conner takes a carry past midfield.10:28 p.m.: The Browns punt with 6:22 left in the third quarter. A touchdown for Pittsburgh here would make things somewhat interesting.10:20 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN, Steelers.Pittsburgh threw the ballon every play that drive. The final one went to Eric Ebron. Two-point attempt no good. 35-16, Cleveland.Big Ben to Eric Ebron for 6. : on NBC: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: NFL (@NFL) 10:14 p.m.: Cleveland punts Charles Mann Jersey after driving to midfield.10:11 p.m.:The Browns havethe ball to start the second half.Halftime: Browns 35, Steelers 109:53 p.m.: FIELD GOAL, Steelers. Chris Bowswell hits a 49-yard attempt as time expires. 35-10, Cleveland.9:46 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN, Browns. With 34 seconds left in the half,Austin Hooper gives his team an answer to Pittsburgh's score. 35-7, Cleveland.Another touchdown before the half. : on NBC: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: NFL (@NFL) 9:43 p.m.: Now Chubb takes a screen into Steelers territory, and the Browns are thinking about padding their lead before halftime.9:41 p.m.: Mayfield fights through contact to move the chains on third down. That keeps Pittsburgh from getting the ball back with more than 1:30 remaining.9:36 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN, Steelers. James Conner puts Pittsburgh on the board with a short-yardage run. 28-7, Cleveland.James Conner puts Pittsburgh on the board. : on NBC: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: NFL (@NFL) 9:32 p.m.: Two-minute warning.9:29 p.m.: Pittsburgh's offense moves to the brink of the red zone with a 14-yard catch from James Washington.9:22 p.m.: Occupying in-between territory, the Browns considerleaving their offense out there onfourth-and-8. But after taking timeout to a se s the situation, they punt the ball deep. No need to get greedy.9:16 p.m.: Aaaand back to gloom for Pittsburgh. Roethlisberger is picked off for the third time tonight.BEAUTIFUL BIG MAN INT Washington Commanders Kids Jersey : on NBC: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: NFL (@NFL) 9:12 p.m.: The Steelers force a three-and-out, finding a rare positiveintheir disastrou