[Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen named cover athlete for Madden NFL 24]

, what he once thought impo sible has become reality: He will be the cover athlete for "Madden NFL 24," the first player to be featured on the iconic video game.EA Sports Cody Barton Jersey announced the move on Wednesday. This is the 35th anniversary of the franchise."It's such a small group of people who have ever touched the face of Madden, so now to be on that list, it's very surreal. It's very humbling," . "To think about where I was not too long ago and coming out of high school with zero offers, going to junior college and have one offer, University of Wyoming of all places, and then Jake Luton Jersey fast- Jamal Adams Jersey forward to now."I don't know if I would have believed you at that point, if you were to tell me in high school. It's so surreal. Madden has such a special place in my heart.""Madden" is set to be released worldwide on Aug. 18.Allen has over 40 combined touchdowns (pa sing and rushing) in three consecutive seasons, and has pa sed for 18,397 yards in his first five years in the league. The Bills are 52-24 when Allen starts.In addition to Allen being the first Bills player featured, this is the first Freddie Swain Jersey time fans are featured prominently. On previous game covers, the silhouette of fans could be seen behind the player, but this year we get to see several faithful Bills fans on the cover.Last season, and graced the cover. In 2021, it was . Mahomes was on the front of "Madden 20," on "Madden Will Dissly Jersey 19," and Brady was on "Madden 18." NFL trending in this topic

[Packers planning for bigger stronger Ty Montgomery]

Packers planning for 'bigger, stronger' Ty Montgomery Published: Apr 12, 2018 at 04: Kristian Fulton Jersey 13 AM Around the NFL Writer Heading into the final year of his rookie contract, running back has one main goal: stay healthy. After winning the starting running back gig, the 25-year-old mi sed eight games in 2017 because of rib and wrist injuries and eventually ended the season Ryan Tannehill Jersey on IR. Montgomery has sat out 19 of 48 regular-season games in his three-year career. "I know that I can be a really good football player; I just need to stay healthy," Montgomery said this week, . "It's something I haven't been able to do my rookie season and last season. Two seasons before that, I wasn't playing for almost half the season. I'm looking forward to getting one full healthy season under my belt. That'll tell." This offseason, the dismi sed returning Montgomery to receiver, where he began his career. Heading into 2018, Green Bay hopes to have a back better built to take the between-the-tackles pounding. "He's been there every day, too," coach Mike McCarthy said last Larrell Murchison Jersey month at the NFL's Annual League Meeting. "Looks great. I know (strength and conditioning coordinator) Mark Lovat is excited about where he is. I think you'll see a bigger, stronger this year." Montgomery will have to battle for snaps this season with and , both entering Bruce Matthews Jersey their second season. Montgomery isn't fretting the competition. "I think it's pretty apparent, with what they were able to do last season after I went out," Montgomery said. "Then, with what I've shown to be able to do, I think it's really Eddie George Jersey apparent how good we can be." The versatility Montgomery brings can be a headache for defensive coordinators when he's on the field. First and foremost, however, he must stay healthy. This article has been reproduced in a new format and may be mi sing content or contain faulty links. Please use the Contact Us link in our site footer to report an i sue.

[Joe Kapp who led the Vikings to the franchises first Super Bowl dies at age 85]

Joe Kapp, a Canadian Football League legend and one of the ' all-time great players, pa sed away on Monday, his alma mater, the University of California, to the A sociated Pre s. Kapp was 85 years old.A member of both the College and Canadian Football Hall of Fame, Kapp was the first quarterback to lead the Vikings to the . He was tabbed as one of during the 2020 season.Before leading Minnesota to an title in 1969, Kapp led the CFL's BC to a league title in 1964. The Lions have retired the No. 22 formally worn by Kapp."Joe Kapp will go down as one of the all-time great players for not only our franchise but the entire Canadian Football League Rod Woodson Jersey ," said Lions co-general manager and director of football operations Neil McEvoy."Along with helping put the Lions on the map after some lean early years, Joe also served as a trailblazer for quarterbacks making a name for themselves on both sides of the border. Our thoughts are with Joe's wife Jennifer and the entire family at this time." The are mourning the pa sing of QB Joe Kapp.Kapp, who played in Minnesota from 1967-1969, led the team to the 1969 NFL Championship. Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) Kapp was traded from the CFL to the Vikings in 1967. He joined forces in Minnesota with the late Bud Grant, who coached against Kapp during his time coaching the CFL's Blue Bombers."We needed somebody who could kind of get this team off the mark, and Joe was that kind of a guy," Grant said of Kapp during on the '69 Vikings Steven Sims Jersey . "Could he throw spirals, could he throw it long and accurate enough? I hadn't measured all of those things. All I knew was that he was a winner."Kapp was a winner for sure. Along with his Grey Cup win, Kapp led Cal to a conference title and an appearance in the Rose Bowl in 1958. In 1968, Kapp led the Vikings to their first playoff berth, where they ultimately came up short against the eventual NFL champion , coached by Don Shula.After mi sing the Vikings' 1969 opener with an injury, Kapp returned for the Vikings' Devin Bush Jersey Week 2 rematch against the Colts. Despite facing the Colts' formidable defense, Kapp threw for a still-standing NFL record seven touchdown pa ses (shared by seven others) in Minnesota's 52-14 win.Kapp set the record despite using a rather unorthodox throwing style."I did not use the laces," Kapp said, "and that's probably unique.""He threw some pa ses that looked like ducks," added former Vikings defensive end Jim Marshall, "but they got in the hands of the receivers."The 1969 season was a special one for the Vikings and Kapp, who including the playoffs went 14-2 as Minnesota's starting quarterback that season. In the playoffs, Kapp ran for scores in the Vikings' wins over the and to clinch the NFL title."It was something to feel," Kapp said of the Vikings' 27-7 NFL title game win over Cleveland. "And when it feels that good, you just want to treasure that feeling, keep it with you and hope that you remember it when you get to be my age." Alan Faneca Jersey Bud Grant: "Joe Kapp will never stop looking for a way to win the game." Kapp was the embodiment of the early credo: "40 for 60". 40 players (roster size at the time) for 60 minutes. No player was more important than the team. Rest Easy, Joe. Purple FTW! Podcast (@PurpleForTheWin) The '69 Vikings had a bittersweet ending. While they made it to the , they were defeated by an extremely talented team that had future Hall of Fame players. Despite taking a beating all afternoon, Kapp lived up to his tough guy persona and managed to complete 64% Pat Freiermuth Jersey of his throws."To a man, nobody cried, made excuses or blamed anybody," Kapp said of the Vikings' 23-7 lo s. "It was a team right to the end."Kapp's post-playing career included a succe sful coaching stint at Cal that included being named Pac-10 Coach of the Year in 1982. head coach Ron Rivera, who spent two years playing for Kapp at Cal, said Kapp has been an "inspiration" in his life."As a tough individual who loved everything about his life," Rivera said, "everything about being from California and having gone to the University of California at Berkley, which he truly loved. He would want people to know he gave his all, all the time."

[Start Em Sit Em Week 17 Kickers Start Em Sit Em Week 17 Kickers]

Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Week 17: Kickers Published: Dec 28, 2016 at 02:46 AM Michael Fabiano Josh Jones Jersey Greg Dortch Jersey is the ultimate look at the weekly NFL matchups and how they'll affect your team. All starts and sits are based on standard scoring leagues. Obvious fantasy starters like David Johnson and Antonio Brown will Devon Kennard Jersey not be featured. For your final lineup decisions, check our . Start 'Em Sleeper watch: vs. , at Colts Sit' Jack Crawford Jersey Em Owners beware: vs. , vs. Seahawks This article has been reproduced in a new format and may be mi sing content or contain faulty links. Please use the Contact Us link in our site footer to report an i sue Andy Lee Jersey .

[Jets OC on Darnold Were throwing everything at him]

Jets OC on Darnold: 'We're throwing everything at him' Published: Jun 13, 2018 at 08:24 AM Around the NFL Writer Rudy Gobert Jersey The have a good problem at quarterback: Multiple options. After drafting with the No. 3 overall pick, the owned the luxury of allowing him to learn behind veteran . Then began turning heads in offseason workouts. New offensive coordinator Jeremy Bates said Wednesday that Darnold is in the running for the opening day starter gig if the rookie continues to handle everything the to s his way. "Are we giving him bits Tony Bradley Jersey and pieces of the offense or are we throwing everything at him? We're throwing everything at him," Bates said, . "If he can handle it, if he can prove that he's the starter, then that will take place when the time comes." It's not a shock that a highly drafted quarterback should get a chance to start. It's notable, however, with two veterans also vying for the gig. Bates gushed about Darnold's ability to handle "everything we've thrown at him." "Watching him execute football on the practice field is pretty exciting," Bates said. "He's going out there performing at Grayson Allen Jersey a high level against a very good defense that has shown us every look, every blitz, and he's Ed Davis Jersey able to handle it. He doesn't show a lot of emotion, but when you drive a post route in there for 40 yards, you don't have to hide that emotion. You just did something very cool. I think he's having fun." In a perfect world, Darnold would win the starting gig outright, McCown would mentor the rookie through any rough patches, and the would trade Bridgewater for draft capital. Perfect Royce O'Neale Jersey scenarios rarely happen in the NFL, but the are finally in a solid place with their signal-callers. Heading into training camp, Darnold taking a step towards corralling the starting gig should provide a breath of fresh air for fans long-suffocated by their QB play. This article has been reproduced in a new format and may be mi sing content or contain faulty links. Please use the Contact Us link in our site footer to report an i sue.

[Three bold predictions for Ravens in 2020 Baltimore ready to rush into the record books yet again]

The were one of the more exciting teams to watch in 2019. and his backfield led by rushed their way to history on a number of levels and he was able to secure league MVP honors during his first full season as the club's starting quarterback. Not only that, but the Ravens were able to have a dominant defense especially after the addition of to further help Carson Wentz Jersey them secure the No. 1 seed in the conference after going 14-2 on the year.While Baltimore enjoyed an awe-inspiring regular-season, they did run into a bowling ball named and the in the Divisional Round, which cut their magical season surprisingly short. Jackson again struggled in the postseason and the Ravens had no answer for Henry, who rushed for 195 yards. That all resulted in them heading into the offseason a bit earlier than expected, but their prospects for 2020 have them bouncing back quite nicely.The club was able to add a number of impact pieces to both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball this offseason and are once again in a position to make waves in the AFC and right a few of the things that went wrong in 2019. As we look towards 2020 with the start of the regular season just weeks away, we're going to tackle a trio bold predictions that we see Baltimore achieving over the next few months.The Ravens were able to run their way into the record books in 2019, rushing for an all-time team record of 3,296 yards on the ground. The previous record stood for 41 years and was held by the 1978 , but this time around the record will not have as much staying power. Earlier this offseason, Ravens running back , who was third on the team in rushing last year with 711 yards, told reporters that from 2019 and he Jack Doyle Jersey 's not wrong. Lamar Jackson may not break the quarterback rushing record again in 2020, but he's more than capable of going over a thousand yards on the ground. As for true running backs in the backfield, Baltimore has a pretty strong stable. Mark Ingram, who topped a thousand yards rushing last year, is still slotted in as the starter and the club still has other contributors from last season's record-breaking unit like Edwards and . They also drafted J.K. Dobbins in the second round of the 2020 draft and the Ohio State product runs extremely well out of the shotgun formation, which is how Baltimore does most of its rushing damage.The Ravens have the personnel, the talent, and buy-in from the coaching staff to run the football early and often, so they are extremely well-positioned to break their own record this year.Lamar Jackson has already accomplished a lot in his young NFL career. He's won an MVP, led the league in pa sing touchdowns, broke Michael Vick's single-season rushing record for a quarterback, and was named to a Pro Bowl. The one blemish that is currently on the young signal-caller, however, is his 0-2 record in the playoffs. In those two lo ses, Jackson hasn't played particularly well, completing just around 51% of his pa ses for 559 yards, three touchdowns, Mike Strachan Jersey and three interceptions. He's also lost a fumble in each of those two contests. For him to truly become one of the best quarterbacks in the game, he'll need to get this monkey off of his back, which we predict he'll do in 2020. The Ravens have the heading in 2020, which should line them up to secure the No. 1 seed in the conference. That is especially important going forward as the stipulate that only the top seed in both conferences will gain a first-round bye along with home-field advantage. All that should help Jackson have an easier path to his first playoff win as a starter.On top of us predicting that Jackson will simply play better in the postseason, the supporting cast is also improved around him. Hollywood Brown (more on him below) should be better in Year 2, the club added Shon Coleman Jersey J.K. Dobbins to an already lethal backfield, and the defense should be even better to boot. Baltimore added and to its linebacking corps and brought in Calais Campell to bolster the defensive line.Baltimore is in as good of a position as they can to go on a deep playoff run and it should start with Jackson getting his first postseason victory. Marquise "Hollywood" Brown is a popular pick to enjoy a leap in production as he enters his second year in the league and we're firmly on that bandwagon.He says he's gained about 23 pounds this offseason to round him out at 180 pounds as he enters 2020, which should help him handle the abuse of an NFL season better. Brown is also said to be fully recovered from a foot injury that did slow him down some during his rookie campaign. Still, the former first-round pick was able to lead Ravens wide receivers in receiving last season with 584 yards, which was second-best on the team. He also added 46 receptions and seven touchdowns to his name.Now that he's fully healthy, Brown should easily double Jacoby Brissett Jersey his receiving totals to top a thousand yards in 2020. He's the clear-cut top receiver in this potent offense and Lamar Jackson will likely look his way early and often when he drops back to pa s.

[NFL Week 7 Power Rankings Vikings climb to third Giants in top five Jets rising]

This NFL is nuts.Period.We are a third of the way through the NFL season, and it's already a league where little makes sense.Before the season, the , and were considered three of the top teams in the NFC, if not the top three. Six weeks in, they are a combined 9-9 -- or just three of the many mediocre teams in the NFL.The and the have lived up to their preseason expectations, but the , and , three teams many tagged as playoff teams, are all 3-3.Right now, there is a lot of mediocrity in the NFL. We have 10 teams with winning records, 10 with 3-3 records and 12 with losing records. Among the teams with winning records are the (5-1) and (4-2), a parlay few saw coming.This crazine s makes doing Power Rankings as hard as it's ever been. Try it before you scream and yell at mine.The Giants are now up Janne Kuokkanen Jersey to fifth in my Power Rankings, while the Jets are up to seventh. Both beat good teams Sunday, with the Jets actually going into Lambeau Field and dominating the Packers. The Giants found a way against the Ravens in a game where they were actually outgained by 200 yards of offense.The season is wacky enough, but now we have , , and -- star quarterbacks -- all having i sues at times throwing the football, with Brady, Rodgers and Jackson all having problems in Week 6.The remain in the top spot this week as they head to their bye, but they need to figure out why they have second-half i sues if they are truly going to be a Super Bowl team. They've scored just 22 points in the second halves of their games, yet they are 6-0. At least in a league where most teams are hovering near .500, the Eagles have shown they are deserving of the top spot. That isn't as shocking as some of the things we've seen so far. Biggest Movers 7 Jets 8 Buccaneers RkTeams ChgRcrd 1 One area they have to fix is their run defense. They are giving up 5.0 yards per rush, which isn't a good thing when you are trying to win a division -- and even more. -- 3-0-0 2 Going to Kansas City and winning is big for down the road come playoff time. Von Miller made a big difference, which is why they paid him. -- 2-1-0 3 At 5-1, they lead the NFC North and have to be considered the favorite in the division now. They aren't always pretty, but Haydn Fleury Men Jersey they find ways to win games. 2 0-3-0 4 There is no shame in losing to the Bills, but they might be heading out on the road now in the postseason for a big game. The defense did limit the Bills to 24 points, which is a good sign going forward. 1 2-1-0 5 Break up the Giants. At 5-1, they are the shock of the league right now. The defense came up big against the Ravens. 3 1-2-0 6 They will be getting Dak Prescott back, which changes this team in a big way. Cooper Rush was OK, but he isn't Prescott. -- 2-1-0 7 Can you believe they are 4-2? Winning at Green Bay the way they did validates them as a potential playoff team. The defense is getting good. 7 1-2-0 8 They come off their bye with a real chance to take hold of the AFC South if they can beat the Colts. They beat them a few weeks ago, so it would give them a big advantage. 4 1-2-0 9 They are 4-2, but they still don't look right. The offense just isn't what we expected it to be. 4 1-2-0 10 At 3-3, they have played four games on the road. Now the schedule softens some in the next month. The offense came alive against the Saints. 6 1-2-0 11 They seemed to have worked out the i sues on offense, as they have won two straight. They can run the football, while the defense is improving. 6 1-2-0 12 They just haven't looked right this season. Now at 3-3, they are showing all of their flaws. When does it turn around? 8 2-1-0 13 That was a bad showing against the Falcons. The schedule was tough with two straight in the Eastern time zone Greg McKegg Men Jersey , but they are better than that. 6 3-0-0 14 They have a lot of i sues, and Aaron Rodgers is one of them right now. They can't score and the defense has run-game i sues. 5 2-1-0 15 They've won two straight as Matt Ryan rallied them against Jacksonville. They've also dealt with a lot of injuries, but some of those guys will be back soon. 4 2-1-0 16 The quarterback me s has really impacted this team. They have lost three straight games as they wait for Tua Tagovailoa to get back under center this week. 6 3-0-0 17 The defense is finally playing well, but the offense didn't do enough in the lo s to the Giants. They are a Marcus Kruger Kids Jersey tough team to figure out. 6 2-1-0 18 They actually got the offense going in the second half against Carolina. That's progre s for a team that has struggled with it. 3 1-2-0 19 They are tied for the division lead in the NFC South. Beating the 49ers the way they did was impre sive, but they face a tough game at Cincinnati this week. 5 2-1-0 20 The defense let them down in the lo s to the Bengals, but that's been a story all season long. That unit has flopped. 2 2-1-0 21 They are 3-3, which is a tribute to coach Pete Carroll. Who saw that coming? The defense played well against the Cardinals, which was a nice change. 6 2-1-0 22 Their defense just isn't good enough right now. It doesn't help that Jacoby Bri sett isn't helping at quarterback. 2 2-1-0 23 The offense is horrible. It's more than just Ru sell Wilson, but he's a big part of the problem. 2 0-3-0 24 This team is in big trouble. They gave out some big-money contract extensions, but they are 2-4 and struggling to score points. Ouch. 2 1-2-0 25 At 1-4, they come off their bye in desperation mode. They can't lose many more in a competitive division and hope to be a playoff team. 2 1-2-0 26 The defense showed well in limiting Tom Brady in their upset of the Bucs. That's the Steelers way. 3 2-1-0 27 They come off their bye with a road game at Las Vegas against the Raiders. They need to get more out of their offense going forward. 2 1-2-0 28 They have lost three straight games, all games they could have won. The defense let them down late against the Colts. 2 1-2-0 29 They will be without Carson Wentz for a while. That would mean it's Taylor Heinicke at quarterback, starting this week against the Packers. 3 2-1-0 30 They can't score enough. It's that simple. The pa sing game is too limited. 2 0-3- Lee Stempniak Jersey 0 31 They come off their bye with a tough game at Dallas against the Cowboys. They better hope they used the bye to find a defense. 1 2-1-0 32 The coaching change gave them some life early against the Rams, but they just aren't good enough. They lack talent, so will they have a fire sale to get picks? 1 0-3-0

[Joe Burrow calf injury Bengals head coach Zac Taylor says QB looks as good as hes ever looked]

Week 1 is fast approaching but the are still without their franchise cornerstone in . The star quarterback remains sidelined due to a calf injury he suffered in the early days of training camp, which had Zac Taylor declare him out for "several weeks." However, there have been some encouraging updates about Burrow's status, which provides optimism that he'll be under center when the team does begin Sterling Sharpe Jersey its regular season in Cleveland against the on Sept. 10.While speaking to reporters on Monday, Taylor didn't exactly say when Burrow would be back on the field but noted that he looks as good as he's ever seen him."He looks great. Physically just walking around, he looks Robert Tonyan Jersey probably as good as he's ever looked at this point," Taylor said. "That's a positive and we'll just go from there."Taylor also joked that Burrow would only need "one rep" to be ready for the start of the regular season. When asked if his progre sion has gotten to the level where the team is crafting a plan for his return and a potential ramp-up period, Taylor said, "We've had a plan throughout. That's just something that since the day it happened we go through and decide what's going to be best for the next day." CIN QB #9 CMP%68.3YDs4475TD35INT12YD/Att7.38 While it's not exactly the most definitive update, Taylor's comments do sound like Burrow is making the proper steps to be available in Week 1. Juwann Winfree Jersey On Sunday, offensive coordinator Brian Callahan also relayed positive news about Burrow's status."To my eyes, he looks like he is progre sing the way he's supposed to," Callahan said, via . "I don't see him a lot doing things Reggie White Jersey . I probably see him as much as you guys do. So I don't go watch his rehab or anything like that, but I feel good about everything I've heard and seen so far."Similar to Taylor's "one rep" comment, Callahan also didn't think it would take Burrow too long to get back to form, saying, "Take a couple of days just getting back into rhythm with the receivers, but these guys have played so much football together that doesn't concern me so much and he's not trying to put weight on like he was last year or anything like that. He's in good shape, so I don't think it would take him very long." Burrow suffered the injury on July 27, so he's been sidelined for just under a month. With one more on the docket before the Sept. 10 opener, that would certainly fill the "several weeks" recovery period that Amari Rodgers Jersey Taylor initially gave out earlier this summer.

[The FA Commission Report A Lot Of Risk For Little Return]

This week the FA Commi sion released its first report on how it plans to improve the level of the English game and how it wants to increase the numbers of English players in the top flight. One if its main points is to oversee the implementation of B teams from the Premier League into a new 3rd division above the conference. This will comprise of what it hopes 10 B teams and the rest made up of conference sides promoted into this new leagueUpon the release of the report the level of opposition to the new league grew far more than its support. The problems this new league would bring far out weigh the return that the FA commi sion hope it will bring. Jakeem Grant Jersey The most obvious problem is the FA commi sions disregard for the competitive nature of the Championship and Football League.Every league in existence is designed to be as competitive as po sible. Every team has something to play for weather it be a tittle run, promotion or relegation. The end of the year is the result of a year of good work for each team and the results of the work they out in is the final position in the league.Putting new teams into the football league out of the blue is simply pushing these teams aside to suit an already over supported premier league. From a football point of view, which is what the fans pay their good money to watch, these new B teams will not suffer as a result of any relegation nor will gain anything if they are promoted. They wont add anything to an already popular lower league level.This will no doubt dilute the competitive nature of the league that these B teams will inevitably find themselves in. Three points Will Fuller V Jersey to these teams isnt the difference between survival or push for promotion of a club. What happens if a team going for a title are beaten by a team who only see it as a training match and arent there in a competitive nature? The frustration will no doubt be there for all to see. It is this contempt for Solomon Kindley Jersey these clubs that has the FA commi sion seeing so much opposition.In the report, the commi sion acknowledged that it would receive criticism for its plan of introducing a new league and when the report was released it stubbornly stood by it. Commi sion members such as Danny Mills had an answer for every inevitable question. If an institution is spending a lot of time deflecting questions, then its not spending enough time on its purpose.The Commision also claimed it spoke to clubs and that they agreed that this was the best way to move forward to develop the English game but since then the conference have come out to say they were Jesse Davis Jersey not consulted. If the Commi sion did go to these clubs, did they ask the question of B teams or did it ask for their suggestions bearing in mind that a lot of these clubs work with a lot of loan players from the Premier League. None of these suggestions appeared in the report.The Commi sion has already stated that the Premier League clubs didnt get involved. At this moment the Commi sion doesnt know if the top clubs would be interested in creating B teams instead of using the current loan system. If the new league doesnt have the initial ten teams it is looking for will the league be able to get off the ground?There is the potential that only a handful of Premier League clubs will introduce b teams with other clubs waiting to see if it is a worth while project. If this is the case, would the Commi sion allow new teams in each year? This could leave clubs in limbo not knowing where they will start there season, a logistical nightmare and for some the po sibility that the previous season was a waste of time trying to gain promotion or avoid relegation.All this potential disruption and destabilisation of a good football pyramid for no guaranteed return. The Commi sion hopes that out of the 150 Tyreek Hill Jersey or so extra players playing in these new teams that it will bring 24 extra players into the top level of the of the English game. Will playing in a lower league be enough for these players to break into top clubs? NoPlaying isnt enough. These players need coaching. The Commi sion will bring a new report in the autumn about its plans for coaching. Lets hope its a lot better than its plan for the players.

[Week 11 NFL injury reports picks Fantasy Fournette Rivers Shepard questionable]

The are humongous favorites on the road in Cleveland this week, but their injury report could hint at a bit of trouble ahead.Star rookie running back mi sed practice Friday after being limited early in the week, and he's listed as questionable for Sunday. Wide receivers and are out for a team that's already mi sing . and are both good to go, though both were limited in practice all week. is slated to play for the first time after dealing with a core muscle injury all year. And two Jags linemen are questionable after not practicing all week.That litany of injuries puts the Jaguars offense completely up in the air on the road in Cleveland where the weather conditions will likely be far from what they're used to. Don't be Mike Ford Jersey surprised to see them struggle on that side of the ball as a result. has been able to practice this week, but he remains in the concu sion protocol until he can be cleared by an independent neurologist. As a result, he's been ruled questionable for Sunday's matchup with the . Keep an eye on his status throughout the weekend, as we'll know well before gametime whether he'll be available. The Giants' receiving corps has been eviscerated by injuries this year, and the one key player that remains standing is Sterling Shepard. A target monster last week, Shepard popped up on the injury report Saturday as questionable with an illne s. Fantasy owners will have their eyes glued on the Giants' inactives list before their 1 p.m. ET kickoff. is the only player to land on the final injury report coming out of a bye, but the team is optimistic he'll be able to suit up in a rivalry game against the . mi sed the final game before the bye but is all cleared for the matchup, and with out for the Cowboys, Ertz could be in for a ma sive game.Injuries must be accounted for when making Fantasy and picks pool/gambling decisions, and we've taken care of a lot of the legwork for you by collecting all the final injury reports in one place. Below you'll see the game status of every player on each team's injury report if they're ruled questionable or worse a few minutes after they're in. We'll also give quick thoughts on how those designations affect your decisions for Week 11. Before we get to the injuries, here are someWeek 11 Fantasy resourcesto give you even more help with setting your lineups:And if you're undecided about who you should back in picks pools or at the sportsbook, here areour Week 11 picks:Computer simulations, expert picksPick Six Podcast: , plus best bets ( )Prisco's best bets: and morePrisco's picks for Brinson's best bets: and moreBrinson's picks for Breech's picks for Picks and from the CBS Sports staffOn to the injuries as they develop. Check back throughout Friday (and check back Saturday for the Monday night game): at Lions:RB Dwayne Washington, DE OUT; LB , S QUESTIONABLEBears:TE , OL , LB , CB , CB QUESTIONABLEAnalysis:The Lions lose a key pa s rusher for this matchup with Ansah unable to play, though he's had minimal effect in a year filled Sam Martin Jersey with injuries. Of the Bears' five questionable players, only Compton and Houston-Carson were able to practice Friday, both in a limited fashion. The good news for the team is that isn't on the final injury report, putting him in line to return after being out since early in Week 8's game against the . at Chiefs:WR , DL , OLB , OLB OUTGiants:OT , LB B.J. Goodson OUT; LB DOUBTFUL; WR Sterling Shepard, DT , LB QUESTIONABLEAnalysis:The Chiefs lose multiple members of their pa s rush with Hali and Ford out, and they'll be joined on the sideline by Bailey, who leads all Chiefs defensive linemen in snaps this season. The Giants continue to deal with cluster injuries at linebacker, and their offensive line also loses a key player in Pugh once again this week. Shepard was added to the injury report Saturday due to an illne s. at Buccaneers: QB , DE , CB OUTDolphins: RB , WR , DE , S QUESTIONABLEAnalysis:Winston remains sidelined for the Bucs, meaning will get another start in relief. The Bucs had five players limited in practice Thursday, but all practiced in full Friday and avoided final designations. Though the Dolphins played on Monday, they're trending toward having everyone available, but Stills was downgraded to no practice on Friday while Thomas remained limited. Everyone else on the team practiced in full, including , who hadn't practiced at all before Friday's se sion. at Ravens:OT DOUBTFUL; RB , WR , TE , LB , CB , S QUESTIONABLEPackers:RB , RB , OT , S OUT; G , DT , LB , CB QUESTIONABLEAnalysis:The Ravens have been getting healthy over the last few weeks and now have no players ruled out as of Friday. West and could give the team more options in the backfield. Stanley is recovering from a concu sion and has been a key part of the team's excellent run blocking, so his likely absence is a big blow. Smith was unable to practice early in the week with an Achilles injury, and his lo s would be a huge blow to the pa s defense. The Packers are mi sing their top two backs going up against an already tough defense, putting more pre sure on fill-in quarterback . at Rams:RB OUT; TE , CB QUESTIONABLEVikings:OT , S OUT; DE , DE QUESTIONABLEAnalysis:The Rams had seven players mi s practice with injury on Wednesday but enter the weekend mostly healthy after five, including Hill, practiced in full Friday. Carrier was upgraded to a limited practice on Friday, increasing his chances of being available. The Vikings are dealing with key injuries on defense, which could be bad news against a Rams offense that has been one of the best in the league. Griffen, who has been limited all week, said earlier in the week he expects to play. Robison picked up an injury late in the week and was unable to practice Friday. at Cardinals:DL OUT; QB , WR , OT , C A.Q. Shipley QUESTIONABLETexans:WR , OT , OUT; RB , WR , C , DE QUESTIONABLEAnalysis: has been named the starter for this game, but it remains to be seen if Stanton will be able to back him up after practicing in a limited fashion all week. Brown was upgraded to a limited practice on Friday, increasing his chances of being available. With Fuller out and being shadowed by , someone in the Texans' pa sing game will have to step up. Of the four questionable Texans, only Heath managed to practice on Friday in limited fashion. P.J. Locke III Jersey Jaguars at Jaguars: WR Allen Hurns, WR Arrelious Benn, OT Jermey Parnell, G , LB OUT; RB Leonard Fournette QUESTIONABLEBrowns:OT , C , DB QUESTIONABLEAnalysis:Fournette was downgraded to did not practice on Friday after being limited in the week, and his absence could be huge for a team already dealing with cluster injuries at receiver. Marqise Lee and Marcedes Lewis have been limited in practice but both avoided final designations. Omameh, Parnell and Brown were downgraded to out Saturday. The Browns have a pair of linemen in doubt, and Coleman seems the le s likely to play after just being limited in Friday. Tretter only practiced Friday but managed to make it a full se sion. , and are all good to go after limited se sions this week. at SaintsRedskins:WR , TE , C OUT; WR , WR , TE , OT , OT , G , G , DL Matt Ioannidis, DL , LB , CB , S , S QUESTIONABLESaints:LB A.J. Klein, S Brandon McManus Jersey QUESTIONABLEAnalysis:The Redskins continue to be one of the most injury-ravaged teams in the league, with one offensive lineman out and four more questionable, two pa sing-game weapons out and three more questionable, and multiple injuries on each level of the defense, including at linebacker where was also placed on injured reserve this week. On the flip side from Washington is New Orleans, who could have everyone available on Sunday. Vaccaro mi sed practice on Thursday and Friday but Klein was able to practice in a limited fashion in the final se sion before the weekend.Bills at Bills:RB , OT , G OUT; WR , TE , DE QUESTIONABLEChargers: OT OUT; ILB , OLB DOUBTFUL; QB Philip Rivers, DE QUESTIONABLEAnalysis:The Bills will be mi sing multiple players on the offensive line, which is terrible news with the team up against a great pa s-rushing duo and giving its rookie quarterback his first career start. could also be mi sing a pair of weapons, but both Matthews and Clay have managed to practice in a limited fashion this week. Rivers is in the concu sion protocol but has practiced this week; his availability will hinge on getting cleared by an independent neurologist this weekend. at Bengals:DT , LB , CB OUT; WR , CB QUESTIONABLEBroncos: TE A.J. Derby, TE OUT; WR , OT QUESTIONABLEAnalysis:The Broncos haven't got much going on offense lately, but things will be much easier for them with the Bengals' injuries on the defensive side on the ball, including potentially losing two corners in a matchup with a quality pair of receivers. The Broncos are shorthanded at tight end but mostly healthy otherwise. Players who popped up on the injury report this week but avoided final designations include , and . vs. in Mexico CityPatriots:WR , WR , OT , C OUT; WR , TE , DE , DT Malcolm Brown, DT QUESTIONABLERaiders:CB DOUBTFUL; RB , OT , G , LB QUESTIONABLEAnalysis:The Patriots continue to deal with injuries to the receiving corps and offensive line, with Andrews ruled out due to illne s after mi sing the last two days of practice. All five questionable players managed limited se sions all week, and all should be on track to play Sunday. The Raiders are getting healthy in the secondary but still figure to be without Amerson as they go up against one of the best quarterbacks of all-time. All four questionable players practiced in a limited fashion on Friday, and the injuries to the offensive lineman could be the most crucial if either are unable to go.Eagles at CowboysEagles: WR Alshon Jeffery QUESTIONABLECowboys:LB Sean Lee, K OUT; TE , OT , DT , S QUESTIONABLEAnalysis:The Eagles come out of the bye mostly healthy, though Jeffery is dealing with a lingering ankle injury. Coach Doug Pederson was Friday that Jeffery would play Sunday night. Zach Ertz is good to go after using the bye week to get healthy. Lee is a big lo s for the Cowboys going up against one of the league's top defenses. Though Smith is listed as questionable, he was unable to practice all week, making his chances of playing Sunday night seemingly le s than 50 percent. is good to go after full practices on Thursday and Friday. Falcons at SeahawksFalcons:RB Devonta Freeman OUT; LB Duke Riley, P Matt Bosher QUESTIONABLESeahawks:G Luke Joeckel, LB Michael Wilhoite, SS Kam Chancellor OUT; OT Duane Brown, DT Jarran Reed QUESITONABLEAnalysis:Freeman has been ruled out as he recovers from a concu sion, so the primary ball-carrying responsibilities fall to Tevin Coleman. Terron Ward will mix in as the No. 2 back with Freeman sidelined. The Seahawks could be without the left side of their line if Brown can't go, and that's bad news against a Falcons front that dominated the Cowboys last week. Chancellor is expected to Jacob Bobenmoyer Jersey , according to reports.

[NFL and NFLPA reach agreement on virtual offseason in the wake of coronavirus interruptions]

With the coronavirus interrupting the NFL's typical offseason schedule, the league and the Players A sociation have come to an agreement on the parameters of a virtual offseason program. The NFL Management Council to all 32 teams detailing the guidelines, while the NFLPA announced that the proposal received from the Executive Committee and the Board of Player Representatives."This is something that hasn't been tried before, but it CeeDee Lamb Jersey has the virtue of allowing clubs and players to start preparing for 2020 season and doing it in a way that recognizes the changed circumstances we're under," NFL general counsel Jeff Pash told media members on a conference call.According to the memo, while no team is required to hold them, virtual OTAs can begin as early as next week (April 20, for teams with new head coaches) and as late as the week after (April 27, for teams with returning head coaches), and can last for up to three weeks. (They must end by May 15.) No on-field work will be allowed for any team unle Jaylon Smith Jersey s and until all 32 club facilities are permitted by state, NFL Dallas Cowboys Jersey local, and federal government regulations to re-open. If any of the 32 facilities have to be closed, then all 32 will remain closed. As always, OTAs will be considered strictly voluntary and teams cannot indicate to any players that they are to be considered mandatory. During the virtual OTA period, teams are permitted to conduct cla sroom instruction, workouts, and non-football educational programs through the use of videoconferencing technology. As CBS Sports NFL Insider , there is no uniformity mandated in these virtual workouts, and teams can decide whether they will be lived or taped, as well as what platform to use.Attendance at these virtual se sions will count as attendance toward players' workout bonuses, with their attendance rate at the virtual se sions needing to meet the same requirements as if the workouts were live in order for the bonuses to convey. Teams are also permitted to provide players with (or reimburse them for) workout equipment and/or monitoring devices, so long as the cost of said equipment does not Amari Cooper Jersey exceed $1,500 for any individual player. The league allows for Micah Parsons Jersey the po sibility of restrictions on the offseason program being eased after May 15, but said the po sibility is dependent on the progre sion of state and local regulations regarding COVID-19. If team facilities remain closed beyond that date, they will be allowed to conduct mandatory minicamps for veterans, "provided that (i) any online cla sroom instruction may not exceed two hours; (ii) any virtual workouts may not exceed two hours; and (iii) the Club may schedule the times for these activities as it chooses."

[Vikings defeat Bears to clinch first-round playoff bye]

Vikings defeat Bears to clinch first-round playoff bye Published: Dec 31, 2017 at 08:20 AM Around the NFL Writer Darrell Green Jersey The (13-3) defense smothered the (5-11) at U.S. Bank Stadium to secure the No. 2 seed in the NFC and clinch a first-round playoff bye with a . Mike Zimmer's team earned the victory in the fashion we've seen all season: a dominating defense, and a chain-moving offense behind a power run game with and a steady . The ' defense overwhelmed the ' offensive line early, allowing just one first down, minus-1 yard rushing, and 53 total yards in the first half. Led by linebacker , Minnesota repeatedly hit running back in the backfield and hara sed quarterback Da'Ron Payne Jersey . Pre sure by forced a safety from the rookie QB in the second quarter. If it weren't for a trick punt return for a touchdown from Chicago, the would have boat raced the in the first half. Trubisky made a few plays late in the contest down double-digits, but the ' D stood up when needed, holding the out of the end zone on two fourth-down scenarios in the fourth quarter. Minnesota's defense has allowed 10 offensive points scored the past three games combined. Zimmer's squad is on a run the Purple People Eaters would be proud of. On offense, pounded his way for two touchdowns Doug Williams Jersey and 111 rushing yards on 20 carries, despite a shuffled offensive line -- the first-round bye should help the ' blockers get healthy. Pro Bowler earned six catches for 61 yards as Keenum's go-to target. Thielen's 91 receptions on the season, . The victory sets up Zimmer's squad for a potential championship run. A team with a playoff bye has made the out of the NFC in each of the last five Wes Martin Jersey seasons (last NFC team to make SB without bye was 2011 Giants). Taking care of busine s in Week 17 boosts the ' record to 12-4 at home since U.S. Bank Stadium opened last season. Minnesota is looking to become the first team to play in the in its home stadium. The are the eighth team in NFL history to make playoffs in the same season their stadium is scheduled to host the NFL's championship game -- none of the previous seven made it past the Divisional Round. At 13-3, the have the best record of any team in a season in which it hosted the . Owning the most balanced team in the NFC, the Vikes hold a golden opportunity to play a home game for the Lombardi Trophy. Sam Howell Jersey This article has been reproduced in a new format and may be mi sing content or contain faulty links. Please use the Contact Us link in our site footer to report an i sue.

[African Cup of Nations Senegal and the golden generation take two.]

In 2002, Senegal achieved its best finishing place at an African Cup of Nations, when they lost in the final to Cameroon. Six months later, it went onto reach the quarter finals of the 2002 World Cup in Japan and South Korea, capturing the attention of football fans with their fantastic team spirit and outlandish goal celebrations. This was Senegals first golden generation. Without winning a trophy, they put the country onto the proverbial football map Will Reese Jersey . With the start of the 28th ACON a matter of days away, can Senegals second golden generation do what the first couldnt, and win Africas premier international tournament for the first time?Despite boasting a plethora of talent in their squad in 2002, Senegal fell agonizingly short of defeating a Samuel Etoo inspired Cameroon, losing 3-2 on penalties after a goalle s 90 minutes in Mali. When the time came for the team to perform on the biggest stage of all, the FIFA World Cup, the inhabitants of the West African country looked on with pride as the team again narrowly lost out, this time to Turkey at the quarter final stage.Senegals performance proved to be something of an anti-climax, as World Cup qualification has since eluded them and as yet are still to win an ACON title. This year however, could be when the wait ends, as Senegal currently boast one of the strongest looking squads at the tournament, and with the absence of some of Africas heavyweights, the Lions of Teranga look a good bet to challenge Jalin Marshall Jersey the favorites Ivory Coast and Ghana for glory.The big difference between the stars of the current Senegalese squad and the one of 2002, is the team that will play in Equatorial Guinea and Gabon have players that have performed consistently well over the past few seasons and have established themselves. The team that played ten years ago, which included names such as El Hadji Diouf and Salif Diou, were more of an unknown quantity, evident by the failure of several players after making high-profile moves after the 2002 World Cup.The contemporary Senegal includes recognized names plying their trade acro s Europe, with a number of players currently playing in the English Premier League. In fact, there is only two domestically based players in the LSU Tigers Jersey Sale squad, those being two of the three goalkeepers, Khadim Ndiaye and Pape Latyr Ndiaye. Unsurprisingly, the majority of the squad is based in France, with the likes of Souleymane Diawara and Lamine San playing for Marseille and Bordeaux respectively. Of the Premier League contingent, Armand Traor, formerly of Arsenal and now of QPR, and Wigans Mouhamed Diam will be hoping to perform.Senegals main strength however lies in attack, where they boast arguably the most impre sive lineup of forwards of any squad. Coach Amara Traore selected seven strikers, including Demba Ba, currently second in the Premier Leagues scoring charts, Papi s Demba Ci s, scorer of 22 goals in last seasons Bundesliga, and Mou sa Sow, a prolific scorer in Ligue 1, a player whos goals helped deliver the French championship to Lille last season. Also in the squad is Dame NDoye, a star of the Danish league with FC Copenhagen.With a squad that boasts such attacking talent, goals shouldnt be an i sue for Senegal. Drawn Dedric Lawson Jersey with Equatorial Guinea, Zambia and Libya, they will be expected to finish top of group A. If Senegals second golden generation can achieve more than the first, they will be remembered for more than just the outlandish goal celebrations. Africa awaits.COACH: Amara TraoreSQUAD: Goalkeepers: Khadim Ndiaye (ASC Linguere), Bouna Coundoul (New York Red Bulls), Pape Latyr Ndiaye (Ouakam)Defenders: Kader Mangane (Rennes), Souleymane Diawara (Marseille), Lamine San (Bordeaux), Jacques Faty (Siva spor), Moustapha Bayal Sall (St Etienne), Pape Malickou Diakhat (Granada), Cheikh Mbengue (Toulouse), Armand Traor (QPR), Omar Daf (Brest)Midfielders: Rmi Gomis (Valenciennes) , Mouhamed Diam ( Wigan), Guirane NDaw (Birmingham City), Ndiaye Dme Ndiaye (Arles-Avignon)Forward: I siar Dia ( Fenerbahce), Mou sa Sow (Lille), Papi s Demba Ci s (Freiburg), Souleymane Camara (Montpelier), Mamadou Niang (Al Sadd), Demba Ba (Newcastle United), Dame NDoye (FC Copenhagen Jordan Jones Jersey ).

[Fergie Ronaldo will stay Fergie Ronaldo will stay]

Sir Alex Ferguson has stated Pat O'Donnell Jersey his belief that Cristiano Ronaldo will reject any offer that Real Madrid make, and will be at Manchester United not just for the 2008/09 season, but for more seasons to come. He also said that the Glazers Roquan Smith Jersey will not allow the move and would rather demote Ronaldo to the Reserves squad than sell him to Real Madrid.Im very confident about Jason Peters Jersey that. Its a game Real play all the time. In the past theyve done it with David Beckham, theyve done it with Van Nistelrooy, theyve done it with my fitne Jeremiah Attaochu Jersey s coach last summer so were used to it.I am more than confident Cristiano will be with us next year. The Glazer family will not be me sed about in this situation.We want Cristiano to stay for a long, long time. He is on a fantastic contract Lance Briggs Jersey and quite rightly so hes the best player in the world. Sir Alex Ferguson

[Ravens Matt Judon fined for making inadvertent contact with NFL official in Week 8 per report]

The bank account of just got lighter. The veteran Kyle Van Noy Jersey linebacker was ejected from the Week 8 contest against the late in the first half, following a brouhaha that included Judon making contact with a league official, and both he and the team were waiting for news on if there would be additional punishment by way of a fine or suspension. It reportedly will be the former, with Judon being fined a hefty $ Nick Niemann Jersey 35,096 for inadvertently making contact with the official's arm, per .The ejection was a bit controversial as some saw it overkill if looking at Judon's involvement in the scrum as a de-escalator and not an instigator, though others disagree. That's not how the NFL viewed it, however, or maybe the fine is simply and wholly due to making contact with the official -- which is likely -- but the punishment has been handed Mark Webb Jr. Jersey down and now he'll be forced to pay up unle s he wins an appeal.Here's footage of the event: Matt Judon made contact with the Ref and JK Scott Jersey is ejected. Alex. (@Dubs408) The good news for Judon and the is that he won't mi s any time via suspension. He'll be on the field when they look to bounce back from their lo s last week when they head to Lucas Oil Stadium to take on the . The veteran linebacker has taken the field for each of the Ravens seven games in 2020, and that streak will continue in Week 9. The Ravens franchise-tagged Judon to the tune of $16.80 million in 2020, which amounts to $ Kemon Hall Jersey 988,705 weekly, and now just over $35,000 of it belongs to the NFL.

[New Bears LB Danny Trevathan I wish Packers wouldve called me]

's decision to leave the to join the makes sense on every level. He wanted to get paid and the Bears entered free agency with the in the league. He plays Cam Newton Jersey middle linebacker, a position the Bears desperately needed to fill. And, he gets to play with the coach who drafted and developed him, John Fox.Perfect marriage, right?It certainly seemed like that was the case. Right up until Trevathan revealed on Thursday that he was hoping to receive a call from the so he could sign with them.That perfect marriage might need some counseling. "I wish they would have, but they Thomas Davis Sr. Jersey didn't," Trevathan told "My guy is Sam Mills Jersey over there, but they didn't so I'm here with Chicago."Luckily for the Bears, their rivals to the north don't often spend money in free agency. The Bears, on the other hand, were willing to hand Trevathan a four-year, $24.5-million contract that includes $12 million in guarantees.Again, that's a deal the Bears should be happy with. Because, next fall, probably won't be playing against Shaq Thompson Jersey a defense that looks this lost: Linebacker: An area of need for the Bears. Sean Wagner-McGough (@seanjwagner) Trevathan, still only 25 years old, recorded 109 Clay Johnston Jersey combined tackled and two interceptions during the 2015 season. Despite vocalizing his interest in the Packers, Trevathan didn't seem to mind his final destination.LB Danny Trevathan says he see's a lot of attitude, hustle and ambition on defense. Calls DC Vic Fangio a "mastermind" & a "wizard." Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears)

[Texans seven-round mock draft Which quarterback should Houston take at No. 2]

At the very least, the should be competitive in the AFC South under first- Keven Durant Jersey year coach DeMeco Ryans.Through the first wave of free agency, Houston has added starting-level veterans on each level of the defense (defensive tackle , safety , linebackers and ), bolstered the pa s-catching spots (tight end and receivers and ), fortified the offensive line (trading for veteran guard ) and added a No. 2 running back to complement in .Work remains to be done, though, starting at quarterback. Houston is widely expected to select its hopeful signal-caller of the future in the first round of the .Based on the team's offseason moves, how could the entire draft transpire for the Texans?Here's FOX Sports' seven-round round mock draft for Houston:1. Round 1, No. 2 overall: , QB, With growing speculation that will be selected by the with the No. 1 overall pick the former star is the betting favorite to be the top selection Young is the no-brainer choice for the quarterback-needy Texans.If not for his size he measured in at 5-foot-10 and 204 pounds at the NFL Combine Young would probably be the consensus top prospect in this draft cla s. The 2021 Heisman Trophy winner has phenomenal pocket presence, doesn't get rattled under pre sure and can extend plays (if nece sary) at an elite level.Young could be a great fit for Houston's offense, which figures to be built around a strong run game, play-action and a timing pa sing attack. It will have West Coast offense influences, as former pa sing game coordinator Bobby Slowik is Ryans' offensive playcaller.2. Round 1, No. 12 overall (via Cleveland): , WR, Ohio StateWith gone, the Texans are in need of a No. 1 receiver. And Smith-Njigba has a case as the best one in the draft.He played just three games last season due to a hamstring injury but said at the Combine that he's 100 percent. He also ran a 4.48-second 40-yard dash at Ohio State's Pro Day last week.In 2021, Smith-Njigba was arguably the best receiver on a Buckeyes team that had 2022 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year , star and projected 2024 first-round pick Smith-Njigba had a team-leading 1,606 yards and nine touchdowns on 95 Buck Williams Jersey receptions that season.With his extensive work out of the slot, Smith-Njigba could be a strong complement to Woods, Brown and , all of whom played the majority of their snaps last season from a wide alignment.3. Round 2, No. 33 overall: , DT, The Texans added Rankins and veteran , but they're under contract for just one year and Houston still needs young depth on a defensive line that contributed to the worst run defense in franchise history last season.Pitt's best defensive tackle prospect since , Kancey is a bit small for his position he's listed at 6-foot-1 and 281 pounds but he's a tough matchup 1-on-1 for interior offensive linemen, coupling power with and an explosive first step. The 2022 ACC Defensive Player of the Year, Kancey led all interior defensive linemen last season with 14.5 tackles for lo s. He also had an FBS-leading 92.4 pa s-rush grade for defensive tackles, according to Pro Football Focus.4. Round 3, No. 65 overall: , Edge, Ohio StateHarrison checks two boxes for the Texans: depth for the edge ( mi sed nine games last season; turns 35 in August) and a plus playmaker for Houston's last-ranked run defense. Pro Football Focus gave him a 78.4 run grade last season, which ranked in the top 15 of Jeremiah Martin Jersey all edge defenders in the Power 5.At 6-foot-5 and 274 pounds, Harrison has great size for his position. He was a big-time playmaker for the Buckeyes in 2022, with eight tackles for lo s, 3.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, five pa ses defended and an interception.5. Round 3, No. 73 overall (via Cleveland): , ILB, Campbell could be the ideal fit for the Texans, who need a long-term inside linebacker to pair with in the middle of the defense. Perryman and Littleton are former Pro Bowlers signed to one-year deals, while 30-year-old will also be an unrestricted free agent after the 2023 season. Houston could also save $5.25 million against the salary cap by cutting Kirksey.Campbell could be depth piece as a rookie, with the hope he eventually develops into a starter. The 2022 Dick Butkus Award winner and Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, Campbell is a big and long linebacker (6-foot-5, 249 pounds) who plays with good physicality, though his short-area burst could use development.6. Round 4, No. 104 overall: , WR, Who says the Texans should draft just one receiver? Houston doesn't have a wideout on its roster who touched 600 receiving yards last season, so adding as many capable pa s-catchers as po sible should be a priority for general manager Nick Caserio.Mims ran a limited route tree at Oklahoma, but he has big-play potential. His 18 career receptions of at least 40 yards ranks third in school history. He led the Sooners in receiving yards each of the past three seasons.Special-teams value is important at this point in the draft, and Mims could contribute there for Houston immediately. He returned 32 punts for 368 yards (11.5 average) at Oklahoma.7. Round 5, No. 161 overall (via Dallas): , G, The Texans traded for Mason and signed guard/center in free agency, but they could use more depth on the interior offensive line.Curtis had a lot of experience playing at Chattanooga he started 49 games for his career but he could be more of a developmental prospect coming out of FCS. His versatility works to his benefit, Reggie Perry Jersey though. He started games at both guard spots and left tackle in college.TRADE!The Texans send two sixth-round picks Nos. 201 and 203 overall to the 49ers to move back into the fifth round at No. 164 overall.8. Round 5, No. 164 overall (via San Francisco): , CB, mi sed nine games as a rookie and 30-year-old will be an unrestricted free agent next offseason, so it makes sense for the Texans to be thinking about depth at cornerback.A former wide receiver, Rush was a two-year starter at South Carolina and has great size for a cornerback (6-foot-2, 198 pounds). In 2019 and 2020, he was primarily a special-teamer, where he would be expected to contribute in Houston.9. Round 6, No. 188 overall (via New Orleans): , S, AlabamaWith being a star in the making, given starter's money Garrett Temple Jersey in free agency and and behind them, the Texans don't nece sarily need to addre s the safety spot. But Hellams would be one of the best available in this range who could contribute on special teams.10. Round 7, No. 230 overall (via Tampa Bay): , TE, Dalton Schultz is on a one-year deal and Houston doesn't have great depth behind him. Mallory could offer competition in training camp, with the chance to make the 53-man roster.11. Round 7, No. 259 overall (compensatory): TRADE!Houston sends its last scheduled selection to for a 2024 sixth-round pick.Ben Arthur is the AFC South reporter for FOX Sports. He previously worked for The Tenne sean/USA TODAY Network, where he was the Titans beat writer for a year and a half. He covered the Seattle Seahawks for SeattlePI.com for three seasons (2018-20) prior to moving to Tenne see. You can follow Ben on Twitter at .Top stories from FOX Sports: NFL trending in this topic

[2023 NFL Draft Steelers first-rounder Broderick Jones to wear No. 77 in honor of Georgias Devin Willock]

When first-round draft pick makes his anticipated debut in 2023, he won't just be representing the family name in uniform; he'll also be paying tribute to a Rodney McGruder Jersey late Georgia teammate. , the rookie offensive tackle revealed that he'll wear No. 77 with the Steelers to honor Devin Willock, the Bulldogs lineman who was killed in January."They told me the number was available," Jones said, per ESPN, "and Marcus Morris Jersey I just wanted to show my respects by taking that number and letting it live through me."Willock, who wore No. 77 while starting at guard for Georgia, died at age 21 during a fatal car crash that also claimed the life of Elton Brand Jersey Bulldogs recruiting staffer Chandler LeCroy, just hours after the team Landry Shamet Jersey won its second straight national championship. Police said later that LeCroy was speeding and had a blood alcohol concentration about two and a half times the legal limit, according to ESPN. She was allegedly racing a separate car driven by Georgia defensive tackle , who was drafted ninth overall by the on Thursday. Jones played alongside Willock up front, starting the final four games of Georgia's latest title- Bob McAdoo Jersey winning season at left tackle.

[Tom Brady vs. Joe Montana too much heat on Kyle Shanahan]

Tom Brady vs. Joe Montana; too much heat on Kyle Shanahan Published: Feb 08, 2017 at 05:03 AM Around The NFL Podcast Co-Host Stop the Brady vs. Montana insanity Can I interest you in a trip down the rabbit hole, where the delusional sow chaos and confusion? Try searching " " on Twitter. It's an atavistic sinkhole where logic goes to die an uncivilized death. Joe Montana's record is . He won all four appearances, once in career-defining fashion versus Cincinnati and twice more in utterly convincing blowouts. What the addled Montana acolytes would have you believe is that those four victories render all other data irrelevant. Painting themselves into a corner of insipid ignorance, they are forced to take the position that mi sing the postseason altogether or falling in the early playoff rounds is a greater feat than advancing all the way to the season's final game. Taken to its logical extreme, the faulty proposition would Marvin Williams Jersey also trumpet the perfect records of Trent Dilfer, Brad Johnson and at the expense of and his 5-2 mark. By this warped thinking, Brady is punished for a pair of see-saw lo ses while the three consecutive one-and-done postseason appearances -- -- in the prime of Montana's career are considered immaterial. Montana managed to reach the postseason tournament 11 times. Brady has led the to the AFC Championship Game an incredible 11 times -- . Montana was benched for Steve Young in the third quarter of a playoff game, shopped around the league and ultimately traded at age 36 -- unthinkable experiences for Brady. While it's an unshakable truth that championship banners fly forever, the tends to overshadow the tremendous accomplishment of emerging victorious through the gauntlet of the conference playoff field. The idea of variance can be difficult to grasp. Just as Brady is a pair of coaching brain cramps away from dropping to 3-4 Jordan Nwora Jersey in the , he's also a pair of Asante Samuel and Wes Welker drops away from a perfect 7-0 rsum. If cornerback Lewis Billups hadn't in the end zone, similarly, Montana wouldn't have been deified for the past three decades. If you want to present a legitimate case for Montana, point to his peril-strewn road to the through Bill Parcells' , Joe Gibbs' , Tom Landry's and Mike Ditka's . Highlight the brutal hits Montana absorbed in the 1980s compared to the free ride today's quarterbacks are given in the pocket. The flip side, of course, is an , whose latter years are starting to resemble 's transcendent second act from 1995 through 1998. There's a complexity involved in comparing acro s eras that naturally discourages declarative statements. There's no shame in drawing attention to the uncanny similarities between Brady and Montana rather than attempting to diminish the accomplishments of either. Kyle Shanahan's black cloud? Brady estimated the to tilt the inconceivable LI Kyle Korver Jersey comeback in their favor. One of the most pivotal of those plays was ' sack of with just under four minutes remaining, which ultimately prevented Atlanta from burning the clock taking a two-score lead. Play-caller Kyle Shanahan has come under deserved fire for the poor judgment that came back to haunt the in the . Considering field position and game clock, a field goal is nearly as valuable as a touchdown in that situation. Why not just run the ball and let your automatic kicker stake your team to a forbidding 11-point cushion? In the immediate aftermath, the 20/20 hindsight failed to consider several key factors: Shanahan called for max protection with (Flowers was blocked by both guards before beating center Alex Mack), Ryan held the ball for more than four seconds and the ' chances of winning -- as ESPN.com's Bill Barnwell noted -- increased from 1.4 percent after the Flowers sack, ' subsequent holding penalty and the third-down incompletion. Contrary to the drive-by criticism, Shanahan's brazen play-calling in that sequence was not alone in sealing Atlanta's ignominy. The ' pa s rush disappeared, the secondary was outplayed, the running game cratered, the offense couldn't stay on the field and the coaching staff mismanaged timeouts as well as the play clock. To second-gue s Shanahan, even in breezy fashion, is understandable. He and Dan Quinn will wrestle with nightmares in the near future and fantasize about "what if" scenarios for the rest of their lives. To take the denigration a step further, though, and suggest that Shanahan will never shed the "choker" label is not only out of bounds but also incredibly myopic. On Monday's edition of " ," Kornheiser emphasized that Shanahan will with the as a "compromised guy" after the gaffe. "Redskin Robin Lopez Jersey fans feel good," Kornheiser added, "because won't go play for that guy." Kornheiser has orchestrated the premier sports radio show in America for the past two decades, in my estimation, but that take is hot garbage. The were in position to win the in large part due to Shanahan's brilliance as the in the NFL's most sophisticated era. Belichick noted several times last week that Shanahan's offenses remind him of Mike Shanahan, Kyle's father, whom quarterback Steve Young once hailed as "the greatest play-caller." The younger Shanahan just turned 37 years old. At that age, Belichick was still seven years away from the and a dozen years away from the opportunity to in New England. quarterback , who played under both Belichick and Shanahan, recently identified . Ascribing a black cloud to the ignores Shanahan's obvious coaching gifts. Worse, it's a slap in the face to the football truism that adversity breeds strength. Proactive Pats vs. Reactive NFL After the ' LI victory, impending free agent noted with glee, "You know !" As is the case with most jokes, there's a kernel of truth behind Bennett's cash-grab quip. Bennett must understand New England won't be the team to overpay for his services. The one financial constant of the Belichick era is a steadfast refusal to set the market for any player, a policy that leaves Bennett in limbo. The 29-year-old tight end has already , per NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport, and the won't go over 's $9 million annual figure in their attempt to keep a player last offseason. If another team is willing to overpay Bennett now that his troublesome image is fully rehabilitated as a team-first champion, the will let him walk. At which point, fans of his new team will be justified in asking why the front office wasn't willing to roll the dice on Bennett when the ' asking price was a paltry fourth-round draft pick a year ago. Drafting in the latter portion of the first round every year, Belichick takes a proactive approach in personnel areas that are " ." Overpaying for Bennett, a risk to backslide into a locker-room Khris Middleton Jersey nuisance with a le s stable organization, is reactive thinking. This article has been reproduced in a new format and may be mi sing content or contain faulty links. Please use the Contact Us link in our site footer to report an i sue.

[Mike Ditka believes Bears should play Justin Fields immediately why hes sold on Matt Nagy in 2021]

Mike Ditka is synonymous with the . Arguably the greatest tight end in franchise history and one of the greatest head coaches, Ditka is an institution in Chicago. When Ditka has something to say, Bears fans listen (whether they agree with it or not).Ditka still is involved in the NFL, having a television career that has existed nearly three decades and continues to appear in commercials. Now 81 years old, Ditka has joined a campaign for The Kraken Rum to kick off the summer by offering a free rum cocktail. For every cocktail reimbursed, The Kraken Rum will be matching the amount with a donation to the United Brandon Dubinsky Men Jersey States Bartender Guild Foundation.In a one-on-one interview with CBS Sports, Ditka discu sed the state of the 2021 Chicago Bears and their plans for a quarterback competition this summer. He also opened up on why Matt Nagy is the right head coach to groom in his rookie season.Let's start with the obvious. Do you think Justin Fields should be the QB1 in Chicago in Week 1? Ditka: "Well, I don't know why you'd draft the quarterback if your plans aren't to play him. So if they feel they got a quarterback now that's capable of being a succe sful NFL quarterback, then I understand, let him run. If not, put him on the field and let him learn."You learn by playing. You don't learn by watching."How would you handle Fields if you were coaching him this year (given the immense talent he has)? Markus Hannikainen Jersey What advice would you give to Nagy on Fields knowing this is a make-or-break year for him?Ditka: "I don't think Matt needs any advice at all. He knows how to handle Fields and he'll do a good job with him. I think he's gonna be thrown in there but that's OK, he'll learn. We did that with McMahon and that worked out OK." What do you think Fields provides to a talented Bears team that has fallen short in recent years? Is he good enough to get them back to the playoffs immediately?Ditka: "What they need is consistency at that position. They gotta have consistency. If they can get consistency -- their defense is good Jeff Zatkoff Men Jersey , their running game is good. The Bears do a lot of good things, special teams is good. They gotta be able to score points and throw the football a little better."The Bears have struggled to produce consistent quarterback play -- really since you coached Jim McMahon. Why do you believe the organization has failed to produce consistency at the position? Is it just as simple as making bad decisions in the front office? Ditka: "First of all in the quarterback position, he's gotta be a player, he's gotta be able to make plays, but he's gotta be a leader, he's gotta be the guy who has the respect of the offense and the defense. Whether you liked Jim McMahon or you didn't, he did have that respect." Pick Six Newsletter Crafted By The Best NFL Experts Get the day's big stories + fun stuff you love like mock drafts, picks and power rankings. I agree to receive the "Pick Six Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. By pre sing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the and acknowledge Paramount's . Please Matt Calvert Men Jersey check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Thanks for signing up! Keep an eye on your inbox. Sorry! There was an error proce sing your subscription. You coached receivers for Ian Cole Men Jersey a number of years in Dallas. What makes and so special? Both players (in my eyes) appear to be the most underrated duo in the league.Ditka: "A lot of it is coaching, but you gotta give the credit to the individual, they're the ones that push themselves and they know their limits so they know how hard to go. It comes down to the individual, they're good individuals, they want to succeed." I wanted to ask being from Philadelphia, what was your time with the like? That 1968 season had to be one for the ages with the fan base wanting them to lose out.Ditka: "(Laughing) I get a blank when I think about Philadelphia, that was a very unenjoyable part of my football career. It wasn't because of the fans or anything, but we weren't very good."

[Bill Belichick Pete Carroll top 2017 head coach power rankings]

Bill Belichick, Pete Carroll top 2017 head coach power rankings Published: Jun 21, 2017 at 04:34 AM Elliot Harrison One head coach made going for it on fourth down Martin Havlat Women Jersey no big deal. Another moved his che s pieces around so much he had a wideout masquerading as an RB1. And one of these guys decided to go for the touchdown in overtime of the biggest game of the year. There can be no underestimating the effect head coaches have on NFL games, as Jack Del Rio, Mike McCarthy and Bill Belichick displayed prominently last year. If the latter is the top of the ladder among the front men, who's next? ( by The Who, by the way.) Who's 17th? Who's 29th? That's what we've endeavored to figure out below. All things were considered ... wins, impact, situation, experience and their immediate future. So take a gander at the head coach pecking order, and then, if you wish, hunt and peck to enter your take on a keyboard ... is the place for feedback. Someone has to be 32nd on the list. Unfortunately, that's Lynn, who has the least amount of experience as both head coach and coordinator. After earning the respect of nearly everyone in Buffalo, Lynn was elevated from running backs coach (and a sistant head coach) to offensive coordinator following the departure of Greg Roman last year. While the are being touted as a sneaky AFC team, Lynn has inherited the most malleable situation of all the new coaches: new city ... new stadium ... toughest division. Joseph inherits a much more tenable situation than Lynn, though like the ' rookie head coach, Joseph will also be trying to keep pace with Jack Del Rio's and Andy Reid's bunch out in Kansas City. Joseph's discipline is on the defensive side of the ball, which, in theory, is a good thing, considering the ' talent there. That said, former defensive coordinator Wade Phillips was that unit's unquestioned leader. In case you were wondering, Joseph's defense in Miami finished 29th overall last season. Yeesh. While everyone annoyingly points to McVay's age -- as if they were never 31 years old -- people should check themselves before becoming armchair ageists. McVay ran the ' offense for the last three seasons, taking them from 13th to 17th to third in total offense. He was also integral to ' development, tutoring him enough to make him a franchise-tag-worthy player two years running. You think mentoring a young quarterback might be a hair important with the ? . Granted, McDermott has never been a head coach. He's also taking over a franchise that underwent just months after he accepted the job. The ' new rookie GM, Brandon Beane, is a familiar face to McDermott, as the two worked together in Carolina. Worth noting here that McDermott's lack of experience as a head coach does not make him unqualified for the post. ... He just wrapped up eight straight seasons as a defensive coordinator (for the and Panthers), fielding a top-10 defense in half of them. Five of those teams made it to the postseason. Last season was a nightmare for the . The ending? Ugly, particularly for Bowles, who absorbed much criticism for the give-up look of his team. Did they mail it in? Only the head coach and those who were in that locker room know. Yet, if Bowles can and guide this spiraling team gracefully, he might transcend another paltry record. Simply put, Bowles doesn't have a roster capable of turning New York around, much le s challenging in the AFC East. But he can lead a rebuild and make a losing season a succe sful one by developing a QB1. Shanahan ranks the highest of the first-time head coaches. His nine years as a coordinator leads the pack, while he set the pace for all offenses during the 2016 season. This is not to say that he will come anywhere close to matching the 540 points his offense put up last season. Although he's taken the brunt of the criticism for the LI lo s, without Shanahan, Atlanta wouldn't have even been in the building. Moreover, the infamous sack took in territory could have been avoided if running back had checked linebacker , or if Ryan had unloaded the ball earlier. Point is, the debacle doesn't solely come down to a play call. Glad we cleared that up. Marrone toils in the weirdest coaching environment among all the first-year guys. The expectations for the Jags always seem to measure inversely with the subsequent results. The confidence in the (franchise?) quarterback wavers -- at best. And the word on the street is that Tom Coughlin's footprint . Thus, Marrone must produce wins with a succe sful former head coach and a quarterback whose recent play (and no other QB waiting in the wings), all against the backdrop of what has been a losing culture in Jacksonville. Although Pederson falls below Hue Jackson (who has more experience and was an outstanding offensive coordinator in Cincinnati) in these rankings, don't take that as a harsh judgment on the relatively new head coach. Underneath that gnarly, salty visor lay Philly's best hope for a potential NFC East takeover. Pederson's greatest a set is the wisdom he can impart on former No. 2 overall pick . The coach's decade-plus of experience playing in the NFL puts him in a unique position to help Wentz take the next step. Pederson's mentor, Andy Reid, helped guide the development of another highly drafted quarterback, Donovan McNabb -- with Pederson as McNabb's backup in 1999. That brief time in Pederson's career should serve Wentz well. Jackson only won one game last season -- but then, I'm not sure Vince Lombardi could've coaxed even three wins out of those . GM Sashi Brown and Jackson are building something in Cleveland. A contender this year? Not quite. But the collection of talent is getting stronger. Jackson's job kicks into high gear this summer, as he must decide between the aspiring and a question mark in (was he a bust or just a bad fit in Houston?) at quarterback -- unle s rookie makes a solid play for the job. Jackson is a player's coach with an ability to get the most out of his offensive players in particular, something he'll need to do in Cleveland. What can I say about Mularkey that hasn't been said 1,000 times? Actually, now that I think of it, I'm not sure anyone has said so much as 1,000 words about the head coach. Either way, a 9-7 record and the continued ascendance of under the tutelage of Mularkey and staff say enough for the moment. The key is Robin Lehner Kids Jersey to keep this young roster from "taking the cheese," as Bill Parcells would say. Put another way: Mularkey must keep the enthusiasm going in Nashville without letting his unaccomplished outfit think it's already material. Koetter seemingly deserves better than a double deuce, given that he darn near pushed Tampa to the playoffs in 2016. But he has only one year as an NFL head coach under his belt, so it's difficult to place him higher among the more experienced. Here's what we do know: Koetter's influence on manifested itself even more so in the franchise quarterback's sophomore season, with the former offensive coordinator in the top job. Koetter has gotten the players to buy in, and with the young defense bound to get better, there is no reason Tampa Bay can't be playing meaningful football in January. Three years in, and Gruden has been up some and Brandon Saad Jersey down some -- up 21 (wins) and down 26 (lo ses), to be exact (with one tie thrown in). To Gruden's credit, Washington has managed to be more than a bystander in that time. The 'Skins were in the playoffs two years ago and fell one victory shy of reaching the postseason in 2016. So what now? Gruden has the quarterback to contend, with from receiving a sweetheart deal in San Francisco. Can Gruden take advantage? Heckuva head-coaching debut in 2016 for McAdoo, who faced a difficult task in replacing a man who won two Super Bowls for Big Blue. McAdoo took largely the same nucleus Tom Coughlin had -- along with welcome free-agent additions , and -- and went 11-5. Change a few baaaaaad drops into receptions, and maybe goes differently at Lambeau. McAdoo got through to his players, aside, and now must prove he can handle larger expectations. Tough to gauge Caldwell's career. He was the head coach when the went to XLIV -- but some observers attributed that trip to Peyton Manning's MVP performance. That's not entirely fair, but the idea is not without merit, either, given that Indianapolis went 2-14 under Caldwell when Manning was hurt in 2011. Caldwell has seen the to a couple of playoff performances over the last three years. Yet, when late last year, Detroit dropped three straight to finish the regular season. As the quarterback goes, so goes the head coach, at least in this case. The are still unsettled at quarterback, yet O'Brien keeps getting them to 9-7. That's the sign of a coach who knows what he's doing. So why not place him higher? Given that his background is on offense, it seems that developing a quarterback should be within his reach, but no le s than , and have flamed out in Houston. Still, making the postseason in 2016 without is a significant achievement. For a man who has taken the to the postseason seven times, this ranking might seem unfair. Consider, though, that none of those trips resulted in a playoff win. While discipline has been an i sue in the past, what derailed the last season were injuries and a punchle s offense (Cincinnati ranked 24th in points scored). For the record, the 6-9-1 campaign was just the fourth losing season of Lewis' 14-year tenure. What a feat Gase pulled off in Year 1. Whether the were barely beating the at home amidst a 1-4 start or ripping off nine wins over the last 11 regular-season games of 2016, Gase stayed the course, not changing his tune with players or reporters. The feel you get watching Gase is that he is the smart guy in a room, someone who knows what he has to work with and what he doesn't. The real test this year: Can he push 's game forward to the point where the offense can lean on the quarterback? and the emergence of running back kept that from happening in 2016. Let's see what Gase has in store for Tannehill, as well as the , in Year 2. How the got to eight wins in each of the last two years is anybody's gue s. The defense ranked 30th and 26th -- otherwise known as -- during that time. Sure, putting the team on his back has something to do with Indy staying afloat in the AFC South. But considering the franchise quarterback has been , it's OK to spoon a heap of credit Pagano's way. try coaching when your star quarterback is at le s than 100 percent, you have no defense to lean on and your . Del Rio earned all of the Coach of the Year praise that came his way last year. After all, it was his that propelled the to a fast start that only let up when . Del Rio connects with his players better than most coaches, even if he isn't considered an Duncan Keith Women Jersey Xs-and-Os "genius." Don't buy it? Take a look at the Twitter exchange left guard. How fun is it that the are relevant again? Give the head coach credit. In August, the season appeared lost following and . By January, Garrett had his guys in the playoffs. Offensive Rookie of the Year and NFL rushing leader had much to do with the overall succe s, but you can't take credit away from Garrett, who lets his a sistants coach. That includes offensive coordinator Scott Linehan, who worked wonders with Prescott. Garrett's steady hand and experience as a journeyman quarterback should serve Prescott and this Dallas team well going forward. While the last couple of years to Fox, it would be awfully difficult to rate him lower at this point. Fox has coached two vastly different football teams in the -- the quarterback-centric 2013 and the run-first, play-defense 2003 . Neither squad won it all, but Fox went to the playoffs seven times while running those teams. Reaching the promised land with the is a taller task, but Fox has a few a sets in running back and a budding defense. We'll see. Quinn proved himself in 2016. One year after a debut that showed promise (with an admittedly sluggish finish), Quinn pushed his team to the . Make no mistake, this is football team, reflective of his DNA. The drafted speedy linebackers and one physical safety to pursue a brand of defense similar to what Quinn ran in Seattle. Throw in heavy use of running backs and , and this Atlanta team will be challenging the and any other comers in the NFC for awhile. Although the went 8-8 last season, Zimmer did his job. Remember that the ' two most important players -- and -- were non-factors. Zimmer kept the ship afloat, even starting the season 5-0. While the slow finish was not optimal, without Zimmer's panic-free attitude, it's doubtful Minnesota would have finished at .500 in a division with two playoff teams. That win in XLIV seems farther and farther away -- as does the idea of the in the playoffs. Three straight 7-9 finishes don't seem to have affected Payton's reputation, with most observers blaming the slump on a paltry defense. Of course, defense under Payton's purview, making the free pa s unusual, if nothing else. Payton is doing his part to tip the scales in tandem with GM Mickey Loomis, emphasizing defense in the draft the last two years while signing . Maybe New Orleans will keep that defense off the field for longer stretches. The two-time AP Coach of the Year looks to bring the back to their familiar spot atop the NFC South. Last season's 6-10 mark (an aberration?) brought with it a last-place finish after three straight years in first. To his credit, Rivera seems to handle tumult well, whether he's rebuilding a Carolina team that won two games the year before his 2011 arrival or staying the course with a 3-8-1 team in 2014, ultimately stringing together enough wins to earn a playoff berth. Arians has been rated highly, including in this space, both for his diligent work in making the contenders and for his brilliant effort filling in for Chuck Pagano in Indy in 2012. That said, Arians has his work cut out for him, coming off a season in which his football team dipped below .500 for the first time under his stewardship. Arians has proven to be a master motivator. That might be his most important a set with this veteran roster. The ' late-season stumbles in 2016 shouldn't obscure what has been one of the most succe sful runs among NFL head coaches. Baltimore bounced back from the organization-wide frustration stemming from the 2015 campaign, when the team went 5-11 (with nearly every lo s coming via a one-score margin), to finish 8-8. That is Harbaugh's only losing season to date, as the have made six playoff appearances, competed in three AFC Championship Games and won a in his nine seasons on the job. Not bad. As consistent as any coach or player in the NFL, Reid might be the most succe sful head coach in the era to never hoist the Lombardi Trophy. He has certainly joined the Dan Reeves and Marty Schottenheimer stratosphere in Chris Kunitz Jersey that regard. Can Reid get the there? If so, analysts and fans alike might discu s him as a Hall of Fame-level leader. If he can't, 173 regular season wins (nearly 10 per season), five championship game appearances and one lo s (which might've turned out differently if had spent a bit more time in ) will have to do. Perhaps the AFC version of Pete Carroll ... Like Carroll, Tomlin seems to have a way with his players that other teams can't emulate. Like Carroll, he owns both a ring and a lo s. And like Carroll's , Tomlin's tend to drop some "gimme" road games people expect them to win. Thus, Tomlin isn't always considered a top-shelf head coach. But that's rubbish. His guys for him, and at the end of the day, that's what counts. McCarthy has earned the respect accorded a premier head coach, although the proce s has been lengthy. Apparently, winning a ring and making the playoffs eight years in a row is not enough for some folks. Some people try to attribute that succe s all to , but can you do that, really? Don Shula didn't make the playoffs eight years in a row with Dan Marino. Nor did Bill Walsh with Joe Montana. All four of those guys are in the , by the way. Carroll's handling of players has been top-notch since he returned to the NFL as head coach in 2010. Look no further than his ability to get to eat a few more salads on the way . Even between the offense and defense that have surfaced the last two years haven't stopped the from making (and winning in) the playoffs. Long ago, Carroll was also a highly succe sful a sistant coach. He led the ' defense to a No. 1 ranking in 1995. Think about that: Carroll coaching the . Weird. You've probably done the math by now: Belichick once again graces the top of the charts (although for some fans, his leadership has been none too graceful). Whatever you think of his bottom-line approach or the controversy surrounding the Tuck Rule or Spygate, Belichick has five rings. And that's not accounting for the two he won while serving as a top-notch defensive coordinator under Bill Parcells. This article has been reproduced in a new format and may be mi sing content or contain faulty links. Please use the Contact Us link in our site footer to report an i sue.

[Week 7 fantasy football waiver-wire targets]

Presented By Week 7 fantasy football waiver-wire targets Published: Oct 16, 2016 at 05:07 PM The waiver wire is one of the most important keys to finding succe s in . I'll do my best to help you manage it and find the players who can bring you fantasy glory each and every week. If you play in a deeper, more competitive league, and all 19 of these players are already owned, be sure to check out my weekly "Deep Dive" waiver wire column (published Mondays) for some high-upside players to aim for heading into Week 6. And for those who use the Free Agent Acquisition Budget (FAAB) system, I provide a suggested spend for each player at the end of their analysis. If you have more specific FAAB questions, hit me up on Twitter. , RB, - 75.4 percent owned was finally active again, which many thought would spell the end of Ajayi's fantasy value. My word,were we wrong. Foster saw just 11 snaps and five touches to Ajayi's 47 and 26 ... which he turned into 207 total yards and two touchdowns. Foster's early-season stranglehold on this backfield is a distant memory, and Ajayi looks like the back many fantasy owners drafted in the mid-rounds this summer. Ajayi ran decisively, breaking tackles and showing breakaway speed as well. He's certainly earned a healthy share of the backfield touches in Miami moving forward. If he's for some reason still available, make him a top priority this week. FAAB suggestion: 25-30 percent. , RB, - 52.9 percent owned was back for the and found the end zone against the , but the team made it clear Ware is the feature back while Charles gets his legs back under him. Ware out-touched Charles 26-11, and outgained him 163-47 thanks in part to playing on 40 snaps compared to Charles' 15. This split should even out in the future, but Ware isn't going away in this backfield and might be the more valuable fantasy back for the rest of the season. If Ware's owner made the mistake of cutting him loose in the wake of Charles' return (as several thousand owners in NFL.com leagues did), make them pay and add Ware immediately. Up next for Ware and the is a date with a defense that has allowed a league-high 11 rushing touchdowns this season. FAAB suggestion: 25-30 percent. , RB, - 43 percent owned Powell hasn't played yet in Week 6, but he enters his matchup with the having outproduced over the last three games. Powell John Johnson Jersey is especially making a difference in the pa sing game, with 23 targets and 18 catches in that same span. With Forte getting banged up and slowing down after a ma sive workload to start the season, expect Powell's role to at worst stay the same, if not increase in the coming weeks. FAAB suggestion: 5-10 percent. , RB, - 12.8 percent owned For the second consecutive week White led the backfield in playing time over (61 percent to 39 percent). This time around he found the end zone twice, pushing him into the top 10 scorers among running backs for Week 6. However, as was the case last week White will be a volatile week-to-week play moving forward. Next week's road trip to face the did have the look of a White game prior to 's injury news. If the backup quarterbacks cannot keep the game close, we will see more Blount. White is close to a weekly play in PPR formats, but will be matchup-dependent in standard. FAAB suggestion: 10-15 percent. , RB, - 24.6 percent owned Even though he only played on 15 snaps in Week 6, it is clear Booker's role is growing in the Denver offense. He probably would have seen the field more had the not fallen so far behind so early, too. He's averaged more yards per carry over the last two weeks than (6.3 to 3.7), and is proving to be a strong pa s-catching threat as well (six catches, 43 yards over the last two weeks). While Anderson remains the lead back, this looks like it will turn into a committee sooner rather than later. Grab Booker now before we see his role grow even more in a nationally televised game next week on Monday Night Football. FAAB suggestion: 15-20 percent. , RB, - 0.2 percent owned While the signed last week, at least for now it looks as if the answer to their running back woes was on the roster all along. Zenner ran hard in the ' 31-28 win over the rams, taking his 14 carries for 58 yards (4.14 ypc) while catching both of his targets for 19 yards. could return soon too and would likely poach some (if not all) of Zenner's touches, but there's no telling what's going to happen at this point. The offense continues to move the ball well and will have plenty of scoring opportunities, making whatever running back is starting for them a viable option in fantasy. FAAB suggestion: 5 Nickell Robey-Coleman Jersey -10 percent. , WR, - 2.9 percent owned For weeks I've been noting Britt's consistent performance for the , and how his touchdown drought was likely to end soon. Well, it ended in spectacular fashion in Week 6 as Britt found the end zone twice against the (and was inches away from a third trip) while racking up 136 yards on seven catches (eight targets). He's clearly the No. 1 wideout for the , despite still trailing in targets. Britt is a weekly start in PPR formats with four catches and 67-plus yards in five of six games. Those in standard formats might want to play the matchups a bit when it comes to starting Britt, though. FAAB suggestion: 5-10 percent. , WR, - 55 percent owned It amazes me that Pryor isn't owned in more NFL.com leagues (and yes, I know he's probably owned in your league, so save your fingers the extra work in the comments). However, if Pryor is available correct that as soon as po sible. He averages over 10 targets per game since broke his hand after Week 2, and Pryor has found the end zone three times in those four games. He's the most talented player on the offense and Hue Jackson will continue to feature him until Coleman returns, and likely after. Pryor will be a solid flex play next week against the . FAAB suggestion: 10-15 percent. , WR, - 15.7 percent owned Thomas leads the in targets over their last three games, and has found the end zone in each contest after posting a 4-71-1 line against the in Week 6. Starting the right wide receiver in the right week is a difficult proposition, but Thomas' role seems to be growing and his consistency shouldn't be ignored. With the defense continually putting the offense into pa s-heavy game scripts, Thomas' arrow is firmly pointing upward. FAAB Suggestion: 5-10 percent. , WR, - 59.2 percent owned Eric Weddle Jersey With on the shelf with an ankle injury, the team hinted that Wallace could see an expanded role and that bore out against the as he led the team with 97 receiving yards on nine targets (second-most on the team). This increased usage comes at a perfect time for fantasy as Wallace and the travel to play the next week. The cornerbacks have made a habit of letting receivers run free in the deep portion of the field, as they've allowed at least one 40-plus yard reception in each game so far this season (prior to Monday Night Football). If Wallace is still available in your league, scoop him up and hope for a ma sive outing. FAAB suggestion: 5-10 percent. , WR, - 67.9 percent owned under center was a breath of fresh air for Smith, who saw as many targets in Week 6 as he did the past three weeks combined. If Kaepernick starts again in Week 7 against the (no guarantee based on Chip Kelly's postgame pre s conference), Smith could be worth playing in the flex. The allow 8.4 yards per pa s attempt and have a nine-to-three TD-INT ratio so far in 2016. That could set up Kaep and Smith for a few big connections. Of course, if regains the starting job, ignore everything I just wrote. FAAB Suggestion: 0-5 percent. , WR, - 11.4 percent owned Proving he's not a one-game wonder, built on his impre sive Week 5 performance by leading the in targets (15), catches (11) and receiving yards (113) in a Week 6 lo s to the . With suffering yet another injury (a toe this time) and the playing on a short week (at Green Bay on Thursday), Meredith could be in line for a ton of volume not only in Week 7, but the rest of the season. He's worth an add this week and could be a fine start against the . FAAB suggestion: 10 percent. , WR, - 0.3 percent owned With nursing an ankle injury and out, the featured Blake Bortles Jersey Montgomery in the backfield on 22 of his 33 snaps. From that spot, Montgomery was a chain-moving difference maker for the ' struggling offense, catching six pa ses for 52 yards from the backfield (he had 4-46 as a traditional wide receiver). With the having to turn around and play on Thursday and Lacy still not looking healthy, Montgomery could see even more work as a WR-RB hybrid. He'll also potentially get more run as a straight wide receiver with potentially suffering a concu sion. This offense badly needed a spark and Montgomery provided that. Don't be surprised if they go back to him more often. FAAB suggestion: 5-10 percent. , TE, - 24 percent owned Remember that trend where rookie tight ends never do anything in fantasy? Yeah, Henry is doing everything he can to blow up that narrative. With Gates still working his way back from injury, Henry outperformed the veteran in every statistical category the last two weeks. The rookie has also found the end zone in three straight games. He's a physical mismatch for most defensive backs and doesn't look like he'll be fading out of this offense even after Gates returns to full health. He's a TE1 and weekly fantasy starter until further notice and has a great matchup in the up next. FAAB Suggestion: 10 percent. , TE, - 11.8 percent owned With suffering an ankle injury in the first quarter of Sunday Night Football, we finally have some tight end clarity in Indy. Not that we wanted it to come via injury, but with Allen potentially sidelined next week Doyle becomes a borderline TE1 against the . Heading into Week 6, Luck targeted his tight ends on 21.5 percent of his throws. That type of volume will give Doyle an excellent ceiling while Allen recovers. Of course, if Allen plays next week, Doyle's outlook becomes cloudy once again. FAAB suggestion: 5-10 percent. , TE, - 1.3 percent owned We weren't sure if Davis or would a sume a bigger role with sidelined, but if Week 6 is any indication the team is going to defer to the veteran. Davis played 65 snaps to Paul's 19, and took his four targets for 50 yards and a touchdown. If Reed's concu sion keeps him out longer, Davis will have low-end TE1 appeal the rest of the way as he's attached to an efficient, high-scoring offense. FAAB suggestion: 0-5 percent. , TE, - 0.2 percent owned Adam Rank coined the term "Doyle Rules" for tight ends scoring against the , and this week Kendricks brought the trend back after let us down a week ago. Next up for Kendricks is a matchup with another defense that struggles to cover the position in the Orlando Pace Jersey . The allow just under 10 targets per game to tight ends, while Kendricks is seeing over five per game in the low-volume pa sing attack. Those looking to stream the position could do worse than Kendricks, who's coming off a strong 5-34-1 performance in Week 6. FAAB suggestion: 0-5 percent. , QB, - 23.9 percent owned Smith disappointed as a streamer in Week 6 against the , but that's because his pa s to was ruled a lateral/rushing touchdown, and the didn't hold up their end of the scoring bargain. However, there's no reason to not go back to the well with Smith in Week 7 when the and their Swi s-cheese secondary come to Kansas City. If you picked up Smith this past week and have question marks at quarterback (for instance, Aaron Rodgers), Smith might be worth another start. He also has a favorable schedule on the horizon with games against the , , and in the next month. FAAB suggestion: 5-10 percent. , QB, - 3.2 percent owned If you watched the 49ers- game, you know Kaepernick isn't the long-term answer at quarterback for San Francisco. However, none of that matters in fantasy when in a bad spot Kaepernick still manages to put up over 18 fantasy points as he did against the . Next week (if he keeps the starting job) he'll face the in San Francisco. Kaep's big-play nature and ability as a runner (66 yards in Week 6) will give him both a solid floor and high ceiling. Those playing in deeper leagues or daily formats might want to give Kap a look this week on waivers. FAAB suggestion: 0-5 percent. This article has been reproduced in a new format and may be mi sing content or contain faulty links. Please use the Contact Us link in our site footer to report an i sue.
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[Broncos release JaWuan James after season-ending Achilles injury right tackle expected to file grievance]

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[Win or Bust for Italy Win or Bust for Italy]

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[LOOK Colts Kylen Granson swaddles football in hilarious photoshoot to celebrate his first NFL touchdown]

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