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Browns vs. Giants was flexed into Sunday Night Football in W
vallie.klein Sun, 08/14/2022 - 22:31
Browns vs. Giants was flexed into Sunday Night Football in Week 15, which means we get to mine their rosters for George Iloka Jersey values for aDraftKings Showdown lineup. While both teams are second place in their respective divisions, this looks like a mismatch on paper in favor of Cleveland, and our lineup picks reflectthat.We've chosen the three highest-priced Browns players, but they aren't in our captain spot. That goes to Donovan Peoples-Jones, who's a big-play threat and frees up some money to choose a few Giants we don't feel terribly about.MORE DK SHOWDOWN: DraftKings Showdown Picks: Browns vs. GiantsCaptain (1.5x price, 1.5x points): WR Donovan Peoples-Jones, Browns ($6,900)Peoples-Jones has shown two weeks in a row that he's a legit deep threat for Cleveland as the Browns' No. 3 wide receiver. A Giants secondary that's without James Bradberry(COVID) this week will be vulnerable to pa ses all over the field, and DPJ is the cla sic example of a player who only needs one to push us up the leaderboard.Note: If KhaDarel Hodge returns from injury, DPJ becomes Auden Tate Jersey a riskier play, although still with upside.FLEX: RB Nick Chubb, Browns ($11,200)The Giants have a solid run defense Jordan Willis Jersey , which means we're not going with the strategy of last week that included both Chubb and Kareem Hunt, but we aren't leaving out one of the best running backs in football. Chubb'sworkload is pretty much a sured, and he seems to be over the goal-line i sues that plagued him earlier in the season.FLEX: QB Baker Mayfield, Browns ($10,600)Mayfield has shown immense growth as this season has gone on, and he's coming off a wonderfully played game against a much better defense in Baltimore. Mayfield has broken 33 DK points two consecutive games, and even if it's more like 23 this week, that's more than worth it in this matchup.FLEX: WR Jarvis Landry, Browns ($9,800)Landry is a consistent double-digit scorerthanks to his high reception totals, but he does feel Tee Higgins Jersey a bit unexciting. We'll take unexciting but consistent in this matchupsince there's not a huge reason to invest heavily on the New York side of things.FLEX: WR Darius Slayton, Giants ($6,200)More often than not, Slayton has disappointed in his second NFL season. But he's the most talented receiver the Giants have (sorry Sterling Shepard), and he had eight targets a week ago. If Colt McCoy is going to have any succe s, he'll have to involve Slayton, so we'll hope for the best here.FLEX: TE Evan Engram, Giants ($5,000)Engram's listed as "questionable," but The Athletic Brandon Thompson Jersey has reported he's expected to play. Confirm that before kickoff, but he should enjoy McCoy in charge. When McCoy started against the Seahawks a couple weeks ago, Engram was targeted eight times, which is a great workload for this price.
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Hall of Fame coach and broadcaster John Madden died unexpec
vallie.klein Sun, 08/14/2022 - 22:30
Hall of Fame coach and broadcaster John Maddendied unexpectedly on Tuesday morning, .He was 85 years old."On behalf of the entire NFL family, we extend our condolences to Virginia, Mike, Joe and their families," NFL commi sioner Roger Goodellsaid as part of the league's statement."We all know him as the Hall of Fame coach of the Oakland Raiders and broadcaster who worked for every major network, but more than anything, he was a Mark Barron Jersey devoted husband, father and grandfather."Nobody loved football more than Coach.Hewasfootball.He was an incredible sounding board to me and so many others. There will never be another John Madden, and we will forever be indebted to him for all he did to make football and the NFL what it is today."MORE: In 1967, Madden joined the Oakland Raiders as a linebackers coach. He later earned the head coaching job for the Raiders at 32 years old. Madden coached the Raiders for 10 seasons, finishing with a 103-32-7 record. The team won John Kelly Jersey seven Western Division titles during that stretch, andMaddennever had a losing season with the team.The Raiders won Super Bowl 11 under Madden, beating the Vikings 32-14 in the final game of the 1976 season. Madden wasinducted to the NFL Hall of Fame in 2006."The Raiders Family is deeply saddened by the pa sing of the legendary John Madden," . "Few individuals meant as much to the growth and popularity of profe sional football as Coach Madden, whose impact on the game both on and off the field was immeasurable."After his retirement from coaching, Madden moved on to become a broadcaster in 1979. In 1981,he began his22-year partnership with TV play-by-play announcer Pat Summerall. The duo went on to becomeone of the most Brian Allen Jersey popularcommentating pairs in sportshistory.Madden also helped launch the "Madden NFL" video gameback in 1988, a series that has continued to come out every year since.Here are some of the reactions from the sports world regarding Madden's pa sing:Cowboys owner Jerry Jones: I am not aware of anyone who has made a more meaningful impact on the National Football League than John Madden, and I know of no one who loved the game more. Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) Rip John Madden MaddMaxx (@CrosbyMaxx) RIP John MaddenHe was an icon as a football coach, broadcaster and innovator of the Madden game. Thoroughly enjoyed the Fox special on him last weekend Jay Feely (@jayfeely) An icon to the game of footballRest In Peace Adrian Peterson (@AdrianPeterson) Absolute legend amongst legends.Rest In Peace Mr. Madden. JJ Watt (@JJWatt) Rest In Peace to a Legend! Prayers to the Madden Family. Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) R.I.P Darius Slay (@bigplay24slay) I hope John & Pat are calling a game somewhere chris long (@JOEL9ONE) OMG the greatest analyst of all time of any sport pa sed today - JOHN MADDEN - In the world of TV it doesnt get any better than Coach Madden - legend -icon & GOAT / Pls May Coach Madden RIP ! Dick Vitale (@DickieV) John Madden was as instrumental to the Ramik Wilson Jersey growth of pro football the last half century as absolutely anyone. His love for the game was infectious, his commentary insightful, his personality larger than life. And he was a hell of a coach. RIP Coach, thanks for a lifetime of Sundays. Mike Greenberg (@Espngreeny) When you think NFL football, you think John Madden.RIP to a Legend. Julian Edelman (@Edelman11) Rest in Paradise To the John Madden!!!! Your legacy will continue to live on !!!!! LeBron James (@KingJames) RIP to an incredible man and coach, John Madden. My thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones and Raider Nation Jerome Bettis (@JeromeBettis36) John Madden was a treasure. He was a gift. And he was an incredible friend.RIP John Troy Aikman (@TroyAikman) We lost a great coach, man and legend. Thanks for the one of most distinctive voices in all the Dominique Easley Jersey sports. Also thank you for recognizing and respecting my gift. RIP Little Giants Emmitt Smith (@EmmittSmith22)
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We might as well just rewrite the same intro every week for
vallie.klein Sun, 08/14/2022 - 22:30
We might as well just rewrite the same intro every week for tight ends. Outside of a handful of guys, you would've been better off starting a good number of kickers over some tight ends last week. Ranking tight ends is always challenging, and we're getting more aggre sive with our Week 5 fantasy TE rankings, putting some steamer-level guys close to the top 10 based on matchups and early-season breakouts. After all, matchups and the po sibility of scoring a touchdown is often the difference in your decision of who to start and who to sit, especially in standard leagues.That said, our top four of Kelce, Waller, Hockenson, and Kittle could probably just stay the same each week, especially before bye weeks and injuries. Regardle s of matchups, these are the true top dogs at the position even though many owners have been disappointed with Kittle this year (and Hockenson the past two weeks). They're still getting big targets, though, so it's only a matter of time for they go off. (Update: Kittle is unlikely to play this week.)Kyle Pitts (vs. NYJ) was supposed to be among the elites of the position but hasn't delivered. Still, it's hard to bench him with the a sumed ceiling he has and the targets he's getting. Tight ends take time to develop, and a matchup with the Jets in London Brandon Saad Jersey could be a good time to break out.WEEK 5 PPR RANKINGS: | | | | | Potential streamers Austin Hooper (@ Chargers), Dallas Goedert (@ Panthers), and Pat Freiermuth (vs. Broncos) don't look all that appealing this week, as each of their matchups have been solid against tight ends this year. None of the three have shown enough to Anthony Bitetto Jersey be labeled "matchup-proof" in any sense of the phrase. Hunter Henry and Jonnu Smith (@ Texans) look like they have good matchups, but let's face it, Smith has been a flat-out bust and Henry was trending that way before last week, so they still come with risks.WEEK 5 STANDARD RANKINGS: | | | | Dawson Knox (@ Chiefs), Mike Gesicki (@ Buccaneers), Tyler Conklin (vs. Lions), and Dalton Schultz (vs. Giants) are much more attractive streamers this week. Each has easy matchups or their team will likely be playing from behind for most of their games. Fantasy points still count in garage time, no matter how happy or mad that makes you. You could throw Evan Engram (@ Cowboys) into this group as well, but he's disappointed two weeks in a row despite significant WR injuries, so we're not sure you can ever trust him.WEEK 5 DFS LINEUPS: | | There is one positive about the tight end position. It's stayed relatively healthy so far -- that is, until Logan Thomas (hamstring) mi sed most of last week. Ricky Seals-Jones (vs. Saints) is an interesting streamer, but Billy Smith Jersey with a statistically difficult matchup, he probably isn't worth the trouble this week.MORE WEEK 5 DFS: | | The byes begin next week, so streaming will be e sential. Watch this group with a keen eye. Tight end breakouts can come out of nowhere, as we've seen Maxx Williams (vs. 49ers), C.J. Uzomah (vs. Packers), Juwan Johnson (@ Washington), Conklin, and Knox have top-10 weeks this season.WEEK 5 FANTASY: | | We'll be updating these TE rankings as needed throughout the week, so check back for the latest changes and analysis.Fantasy TE Rankings Week 5: Who to start at tight endRankings based on standard, non-PPR scoringRankPlayer1Travis Kelce, KC vs. BUF2Darren Waller, LV vs. CHI3T.J. Hockenson, DET @ MIN4Noah Fant, DEN @ PIT.This is a tough matchup on paper, but Fant commanded 10 targets against the Ravens, and that alone keeps him a top option at the position.5Dawson Knox, BUF @ KC.Knox has scored four touchdowns in the past three weeks and is finally breaking out in one of the league's best offenses. Kansas City is a bottom-five defense, so Knox has every opportunity to be a top-10 tight end once again even if he is a bit "touchdown or bust."6Mike Gesicki, MIA @ TB.Jacoby Bri sett apparently loves Gesicki, so we should, too. He's averaged eight targets/game with Bri sett at the helm and got into the end zone in Week 4 against the Colts. Tampa Bay allowed Kyle Pitts to rack up 73 yards and Tyler Higbee, Jonnu Smith, and Hunter Henry to score touchdowns, The matchup is favorable here.7Kyle Pitts, ATL vs. NYJ.The Jets' defense has yet to allow any TE to go over 45 yards and has allowed zero touchdowns to the position. That said, they haven't played any top-notch tight ends outside of Noah Fant. Still, Pitts' breakout game has to be coming, and an early game in London might be just the spot to do it. Be aware of the bust potential here, though.8Dalton Schultz, DAL vs. NYG.The Giants' defense has been up and down, but they've been more than willing to let tight ends score fantasy points. They've given up touchdowns to Lee Smith, Albert Okwuegbunam, and Ricky Seals-Jones through four games, so they've obviously had trouble defending the position in scoring opportunities. This season, Schultz has caught 20-of-23 targets for 201 yards and three touchdowns. He's been productive in this elite offense and should continue his run against New York. Ben Lovejoy Jersey 9Mark Andrews, BAL vs. IND.Andrews hasn't been a top-tier tight end this year like we had hoped, but he had a nice day in Week 4 vs. Denver with five catches for 67 yards. He's a solid play this week, but we like the guys above him with higher ceilings more. We'll see if the po sible return of Rashod Bateman (core) will help or hurt Andrews in fantasy.10Tyler Higbee, LAR @ SEA.Higbee drew six targets in Week 4, catching four for 36 yards. He did get one end-zone target but dropped it. It was a down week, but Seattle's defense is porous and Stafford likes to use him in the red zone after looking for Cooper Kupp. That said, he's always going to have touchdown potential, and if this turns into a shootout, he could produce his best fantasy day yet.11Tyler Conklin, MIN vs. DET.Conklin failed to put two productive performances in a row together, but he still drew six targets. Detroit allows the ninth-most points to tight ends, so Conklin is a top streamer option this week.12Dallas Goedert, PHI @ CAR.Goedert caught all five targets for 56 yards and a touchdown against Kansas City, but Carolina figures to be a much tougher matchup. Also, Zach Ertz has now Taylor Chorney Jersey out-targeted him in two straight weeks. That said, even though Goedert has been productive, Zach Ertz just won't go away, posting eight targets in Week 4. This raises some concern for the rest of the season, but for now, both of Philly's TEs can be cons
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Trevor Lawrence and Zach Wilson were the latest quarterbacks
vallie.klein Sun, 08/14/2022 - 22:29
Trevor Lawrence and Zach Wilson were the latest quarterbacks taken 1-2 in the NFL Draft. Although their respective individual and team results say they have had downright bad 2021 rookie seasons, writing them both off as quick QBbusts would be far too premature.Lawrence and Wilson have made plenty of mistakes from inexperience while adjusting to the speed of pro defenses. But their numbers also are a major byproductof getting limited help from their support systems.Both QBs alsohave been hurt by contrast vs. the other young QBs.While the 49ers' Trey Lance and the Bears' Justin Fields get incompletes for not starting right away, fellow rookie first-rounder Mac Jones has been efficient leading the Patriots to the AFC's best record. Second-year first-round starters Joe Burrow, Tua Tagovailoa and Justin Herbert are also all playing well for their teams.Meanwhile, Lawrence throws for the 2-11Jaguars and Wilson slings for the 3-10 Jets. Lawrence has dealt with shaky offensive coaching all season within the dysfunction of Urban Meyer's leadership. Wilson battled a knee injury that cost him four games after a slow start in Mike LaFleur's offense. Along the way, the Jets have lost their left tackle (Mekhi Becton), top running back (rookie Michael Carter) and Max Unger Jersey best two wide receivers (Corey Davis, rookie Elijah Moore) to injuries.In each of their cases, Lawrence and Wilson have been feeling good about their arm and athleticism, often to a fault. When they have been humbled, their confidence has taken consistent hits.2022 NFL DRAFT: | Trevor Lawrence: Trying to do too much with so littleLawrence's numbers (13 games)Completions: 271Attempts: 466Pa sing yards: 2,735Completion percentage: 58.1Yards per attempt: 5.7Touchdown pa ses: 9Interceptions: 14Pa ser rating: 68.9Lawrence has started every game since Week 1. He had a multiple-TD pa s gamein a lo s against the Texans to open the season, but he hasn't had one since. Hisbest stretch of games also came earlier in the season, when he was consistently rated in the low 90s as a pa ser in Weeks 4-6, a stretch which includeda thrilling win over the Dolphins in London.The worrisome part is the Jaguars have seen regre sive play since the Week 7 bye. Lawrence has thrown onlytwo TD pa ses total since Week 8's action. He was protecting the ball better, with only two interceptions, too until he had a young career-high four in the 20-0 shutout lo s to the Titans in Week 14.Lawrence is handling plenty of skill position blows. He losthis first-round running back from Clemson, Travis Etienne, Bradley Pinion Jersey to a preseason foot injury. Go-to wide receiver D.J. Chark went down with a broken ankle in Week 4. Hybrid receiver Jamal Agnew was done with a hip injury inWeek 11. Security blanket tight end Dan Arnold, acquired from the Panthers, suffered a significant knee injury in Week 12.MORE: The Jaguars have had decent line play and when committed to him, have shown a capable running game with last year's undrafted rookie sensation James Robinson. But with conservative combination of offensivecoordinator Darrell Bevell and pa sing game corodinator Brian Schottenheimer also his quarterbacks coach there's no doubt Lawrence has been more reined-in than let loose. The personnel usage has been maddeningly inconsistent thejourneymanLaquon Treadwell becoming a random receiving factor over free-agent pickup Marvin Jones Jr. and promising second-year man Laviska Shenault Jr.Lawrence hasn't settled because nothing is settled around him. The adjustments have failed to be catered to his strengths and, unfortunately, the benching of Robinson in Week 13 has caused Lawrence to question whether he's in the best position to improve at moving the ball.When you look at Lawrence, he's often pre sing to make something happen out of limited a sets, leading to inaccuracy, either rushing short throws or overthrowing receivers. The Jaguars should be letting him operate free with improvisation at timesand use his own running skills to spark his playmaking confidence as a pa ser. It probably doesn't help Lawrence's Frank Ragnow Youth Jersey intangibles as a leader to be in a well-reported uncomfortableenvironment.Lawrence needs a clean slate with a new coaching staff inan offense that understands what all he can do and help him make them do them better, not worse. Let's hope the Jaguars will do him right for a real reset rookie season in 2021 after some embarra singunintentional "redshirting."Zach Wilson: No rhythm, no clean bill of health, no continuityWilson's numbers (9 games)Completions: 160Attempts: 285Pa sing yards: 1,741Completion percentage: 56.1Yards per attempt: 6.1Touchdown pa ses: Miami Dolphins Sweater 6Interceptions: 11Pa ser rating: 65.2Wilson has had similiar struggles as Lawrence with accuracy and getting the ball out quickly. He started out being too aggre sive, not taking checkdowns the way he should have and making futile attempts for big plays that came easily to him in college.But since returning from his knee injury, He doesn't seem to play settled, sometimes caught between hanging in there to pa s vs. taking off scrambling.He has looked like the typical skittish rookie at times and in a rhythm-based offense borrowed from the 49ers, the lacking short-to-intermediate precision can snowball into mistakes coming in bunches from Wilson. The Jets have seen a few morered flags from Wilson than the Jaguars have with Lawrence, but the knee injury robbed him from precious in-season development time. Wilson has flashed, too, with his deep ball and improvisation, but he needs to learn to play with more control and within a QB-friendly offense.The Jets haven't offered him good pa s protection minus Becton.They were slow in deploying Moore, their most dynamic playmaker, into a prominent role, with a concu sion in Week 3 not helping. Wilson didn't get much time on the field with Davis, with whom he showed a strong downfield connection early, and Moore. Now Davis and Moore are not available, and it's not a good sign that Braxton Berrios is his remaining top target. Carter's special receiving skils out of the backfield are also mi sed and the Jets whiffed not having a more reliable, viable tight end.MORE:Had Lawrence or Wilson started his career in the Patriots' ofense such as Jones, there's no doubt the progre s and production would have been a lot different. The Jaguars' problems were more innate; the Jets' woes grew over Tanoh Kpassagnon Youth Jersey the course of the season. The Jaguars need to overhaul scheme and personnel to liftLawrence, while the Jets just need more healthy time with Wilson with some of the pieces already there to make him much more succe sfulin Year 2.It's hard for a rookie QB to dive intocomplete rebuilds and avoid going under water at first.The Patriots, Bengals, Dolphins and Chargers all weren't in that state when their rookies were brought in that fray. The Patriots upgraded tigh
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We're all flying a bit blind as we enter Week 1, so when it
vallie.klein Sun, 08/14/2022 - 22:28
We're all flying a bit blind as we enter Week 1, so when it comes to making picks for NFL DFS cash games, you can expect to see a lot of old reliables populating lineups. Our Yahoo daily fantasy football cash lineup is no different, as we rely on mostly proven, high-volume producers (with one exception).As is always the case with cash lineups, we're not nece sarily looking for huge performances -- we're mainly trying to avoid complete duds. Obviously, we'll need some touchdowns and 100-yard days to break into the upper half of our contests, but by taking a nice mix of high-floor veterans, we like our chances of being in the running until the end of the Cowboys-Rams game on Sunday night.WEEK 1 DFS TOURNAMENT LINEUPS: | | That's right -- the SNF game is included on Yahoo's main slate, which isn't the case on FanDuel and DraftKings. By taking a player Khadim Gueye Jersey or two from that game, you might have an advantage on casual DFS players who read lineup advice tailored to other sites that don't include that matchup.Every advantage matters in daily fantasy football, so make sure you know what you're signing up for and start theseason off right!WEEK 1 DFS CASH LINEUPS: | Yahoo NFL DFS Picks Week 1: Daily fantasy football for cash gamesThis lineup is for the Yahoo DFS main slate, $200 budget (half-point PPR, four-point pa sing TDs)QB Ru sell Wilson, Seahawks @ Falcons ($33) Wilson was a little more "boom or bust" than most remember last year, but he's still one of the best QBs in the league and now has two established receivers to throw to. The Falcons struggled against the pa s last year (sixth-most fantasy points allowed to QBs), and Wilson can always pick up a few extra points with his legs. Because of the matchup, he's playable in GPPs, but he's the perfect fit in cash if you want a "safe" quarterback while saving a few bucks off Lamar Jackson's $38 price tag.RB Dalvin Cook, Vikings vs. Packers ($31) The Packers struggled against RBs virtually all of 2019, and Cook was an early reason why: In Week 2, he went for 191 total yards and a touchdownagainst them. He's healthy and ready to go in his quest for a big contract extension, so we'll gladly pay up for him and still save $8 off Christian McCaffrey's slate-high $39 price.MORE WEEK 1 DFS: | |RB Le'Veon Bell, Jets @ Bills ($15) Bell is no longer exciting, and this figures to be a tough matchup. Still, getting a LaDainian Tomlinson Jersey starting RB who averaged 20.7 touches/game last year for only $15 makes sense in cash games. If the Jets offense does anything, Bell will likely be involved, and he can always pad his stats with some late receptions. Bell's two games against Buffalo last year are good examples of how even relatively mediocre performances can return value with this low of a price tag. In Week 1, he totaled 92 total yards, a TD, and a two-point conversion on 23 total touches (six catches), good for 20.2 Yahoo DFSpoints; in Week 17, he totaled 77 yards on 21 touches (five receptions), good for 10.2 points. If we can get something in the middle, we'll be just fine with Bell as our RB2.WR Michael Thomas, Saints vs. Buccaneers ($38)By taking advantage of the savings on Bell, we're able to afford Thomas, giving us the top-priced WR and a QB and RB who are tied for the second-most expensive at their respective positions. That should mean guaranteed high-level production, which is key in cash games. Thomas will likely be a popular pick, but we'll eat the chalk with a guy who averaged 28.6 Yahoo points in two games against Tampa last season.WR Allen Dan Hampton Jersey Robinson, Bears @ Lions ($22) Robinson tore up the Lions for 14 catches, 172 yards, and a touchdown in two games against them last year, and this year he won't even have to worry about Darius Slay lining up opposite him. Detroit used it's first-round pick on CB Jeff Okudah and signed Desmond Trufant in the offseason, so there's some talent in the defensive backfield, but Robinson has proven he can turn his high volume of targets into fantasy points against virtually anyone. Even with Mitchell Trubisky once again under center for the Bears, Robinson feels like a value Namon Wright Jersey at just $22.WR Robert Woods, Rams vs. Cowboys ($16) Woods' price really jumps out as you scroll through the WR list. He was up and down in the first half of last season, but over the final seven games, he averaged 11.3 targets, 7.4 receptions, and 94.7 yards. To be fair, his lone "bad" game was against the Cowboys, as he was limited to just 17 yards on four receptions, but he's still a highly targeted receiver in a potentially potent offense. At $16, you can't ask for much more in cash games.WEEK 1 PPR RANKINGS: | | | | | TE Hayden Hurst, Falcons vs. Seahawks ($15) Picking Hurst is a bit risky considering we've never seen him do much of anything in his NFL career. However, we know the Falcons love throwing to their TEs, and if Austin Hooper can become a viable TE1 in Atlanta's offense, there's no reason Hurst can't be, as well. The former first-round pick of the Ravens is a good bet for six-plus targets in a game that has the third highest over/under on the Sunday slate (49 points). Generally, we're not huge fans of mid-tier TEs, opting either to pay up for a proven stud or pay down for a matchup-based flier, but Hurst seems underpriced by at least $3 here. It doesn't hurt that Seattle allowed the fourth-most fantasy points to TEs last season.WEEK 1 STANDARD RANKINGS:|||||FLEXChris Carson, Seahawks @ Falcons ($18) In cash games, you can live with a QB-RB stack, even if the RB doesn't catch a ton of pa ses. As with Bell, Woods, and even Hurst, Carson just jumps out as a great value. Last year, he averaged 21 touches per game, and all reports from training camp are that he looks great in his recovery from a fractured hip. He likely won't get 20-plus touches this week, but he's still a good bet for at least 15. We like our chances for a solid yardage day and at least a couple touchdown opportunities. If he does anything through the air, it's just an added bonus.DEF Los Angeles Chargers @ Bengals ($12) We're paying down at defense and taking a talented unit facing a rookie QB. Joe Burrow might be better than the Marshawn Lynch Jersey average first-year signal-caller, but he's still never seen a pa s-rush like he'll see from Joey Bosa, Melvin Ingram and Co. on Sunday. Even with Derwin James (knee) out, the Chargers have playmakers in the defensive backfield, so there will be plenty of opportunities for sacks and turnovers.
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The sixth edition of The Match has been fully co-opted by th
vallie.klein Sun, 08/14/2022 - 22:27
The sixth edition of The Match has been fully co-opted by the NFL. Four of the league's biggest quarterbacks will be hitting the links together in two-man teams: veterans Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers vs. next-gen Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen.The Match has had several different formats over the years, but for the first time a profe sional golfer won't be involved. Also for the first time, it is being played at the same club as the year before: Wynn Golf Club in Las Vegas.The Match is played for charity, which makes the vibe somewhat casual. There's nothing casual about these four quarterbacks, however, so expect some chirping out on the course anyway.Brady is playing in NFL Houston Texans Jersey his third Match. He played in the second edition in May 2020, featuring he and Phil Mickelson against Peyton Manning and Tiger Woods. He also played in The Match 5 last November, with Rodgers as one of his opponents.MORE MATCH:The Match 6 rules & formatThe Match 6 will use a shamble format, which requires each team to use its best drive and then play to the hole. Shamble play, unlike a scramble, requires each golfer to get to the hole on their own after the tee shot, a slight variation of traditional "best ball" golf.The best score from each side will count for that Deshaun Watson Jersey hole. There will be 12 holes in this edition of The Match.What is match play in golf?Most profe sional tournaments use stroke play, but there are notable exceptions, such as the WGC Match Play and Volvo World Match Play Championship and team events such as the Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup.In match play, a player or team wins a hole when they take fewer strokes than their opponent. The number of strokes is reset for the next hole it has no bearing on any succeeding holes.When opposing players or teams both take the same number of strokes on a hole, the hole is a tie, or "halved."How does shamble scoring work?In shamble scoring, players pick the team's best drive but then are forced to play to the hole on their own. It's more challenging in the sense that there's no safety net on the approach: if a player botches it, they still have to get to the hole on their own.However, in The Match 6, only one score the better score will Darius Anderson Jersey be used per hole. That's a small luxury for each team, but with four hypercompetitive NFL quarterbacks playing, bragging rights will be on the line. Brady won't be happy if his team's entire score is from Rodgers, who is arguably the best golfer of this foursome.What is the 12-hole challenge at Wynn Golf Club?Used in Bryson DeChambeau vs. Brooks Koepka in The Match 5, Wynn Golf Club devised a 12-hole challenge that will be making its return this year.The idea was simple, the execution le s so: Whatever holes would look best on TV would be the ones that got played."We drove around with the Turner folks and they chose the ones that would be best on camera and would work in terms of length," Scott Cowan, Wynn'sdirector of golf operations, said, . "So it had a lot with camera angles and flow."Best ball rules in golfBest ball rules are usually used in team play. Under these rules, only Garret Wallow Jersey the lowest individual score on a team counts toward its score for the hole.For example: Two teams (A and B) are composed of two players each. Team A's two golfers both shoot 1 under par on a given hole; Team B's golfers shoot 2 over and 2 under, respectively. Team A's official score for the hole would be 1 under, and Team B's would be 2 under. That means, under match play rules, Team B would be awarded the point as it produced the lowest individual score for that hole. Related Articles Tom Brady sinks a 'hole-in-one' ahead of The Match and crazy drone footage captures everything Aaron Rodgers says Josh Allen and 'Kermit the Frog' better up their 's talk' game for The Match Vince Wilfork Jersey Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes emphasize friendship ahead of The Match vs. Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers
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Jameis Winston hasn't found playing time easy to come by for
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Jameis Winston hasn't found playing time easy to come by for the Saints in 2020, but he looks to have found something that neither Ike Boettger Jersey Drew Brees nor Taysom Hill can do.Watch the video below of Winston's pregame routine ahead of a Week 10 matchup with the 49ers. In his first year as a backup for New Orleans, Winston has played in one game, completing one pa s and taking three knees. But he's apparently added near-impo sible footwork to Stefon Diggs T Shirts his arsenal.Jameis Winston going through his routine before the game Nick Underhill (@nick_underhill) Winston earned attention in May for a video of him doing a workout with a baseball bat. And now he's doing a foot drill in which every individual step looks one step away from falling without ever actually falling. Maybe we've Mario Addison Jersey been selling Winston short all this time?MORE: This Winston warmup routine looks like an offshoot of Dak Prescott's viral hip-rotation warmup. For Prescott, hips don't lie, and for Winston, feet don't lie.After the Saints beat the Buccaneers in blowout fashion in Week 9, Winston was a key part of the victory celebrations that now have New Orleans reportedly looking at fines. Winston did his famous "Eat a W" Von Miller Jersey celebration after his new club beat his former one.Jameis Winston is eating a W with the Saints now and I love every second of it Justin (@JustinDiaz_) Winston joined the Saints in the offseason after becoming the first quarterback to top 30 pa sing touchdowns in the same season that he threw 30 interceptions. That was his infamous accomplishment in the 2019 season for the Buccaneers before being replaced by Tom Brady.Now, Winston spends games on the sideline while watching Brees duel with Brady in the NFL pa sing record books. Despite Winston's nature as a meme, he's likely one of the best backup QBs in the NFL and would surely take over pa sing duties Baylon Spector Jersey (ahead of Hill) if Brees were injured.
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Sporting News' have been made with the understanding that the pro football landscape almost surely will be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in some way through the fall and winter.So predictions regarding how all teams including the Raiderswill finish in the 2020 NFL standings and beyond are more of a crap shoot than usual. We have no choice but to operate with the roster and schedule knowledge we have of all 32 teams heading into what will be a strange season.Based on NFL senior writer Vinnie Iyer's game picks for Michael Thomas Jersey the entire 2020 season, SN is projecting that the Raiders' first season in Las Vegas will be just like their last season in Oakland. Even though the Raiders have strong talent, their schedule is rough.Below areIyer's predictions for the Raidersin 2020, plus how Vegas oddsmakers view their chances to win theSuper Bowl.MORE NFL PREDICTIONS:Raiders record prediction for 2020Record: 7-9Division: 4th in AFC WestPlayoffs: N/AIyer's take:The Raiders have a good offensive plan with Jon Gruden and Greg Olson. Derek Carr has more help at wide receiver and tight end. The defense is Evan Mcpherson T Shirts much better with the additions of Cory Littleton and Nick Kwiatkowski.But theyre unfortunately still stuck in a division with the Chiefs, Broncos andChargers while facing a tough schedule, which will curb the enthusiasm of the first Las Vegas season.Haislop's take: The Raiders improved significantly in the second year of Gruden's current stint, and their offensive reinforcements (see Henry Ruggs) feel timely. They also have a motivated quarterback in Derek Carr who's in a bit of a make-or-break season.Much of the Raiders' succe s or failure will fall on the QB, but if he plays well, don't be surprised to see the Raiders flirt with a playoff appearance again in their first Vegas year. Everything else needed for a postseason run seems to be in place around Carr.Raiders odds for 2020 win total, Super BowlWin total: Cincinnati Bengals Hoodies Sweatshirts Over/under 71/2winsSuper Bowl odds: According to theodds at , the Raiders are most likely to finish somewhere between 5-11 and 9-7 this season.The defending Super Bowl-champion Chiefs are the obvious favorites to win the AFC West, but the division is a Boomer Esiason Jersey crap shoot after that on the odds board. Denver and Las Vegas are tied behind Kansas City at +800, with Los Angeles close behind at +1000.MORE:| Raiders schedule 2020A suming the 2020 NFL schedule remains intact without any pandemic-related adjustments, the Raiders will play the 21sttoughest schedule in the NFL based on opponents' 2019 winning percentage.In reality, though, Las Vegas' schedule is tougher. The Raiders draw the NFC South in the schedule rotation just in time for the Buccaneers to trot out Tom Brady, not to mention the challenges the Saints and Falcons present. If the Raiders can get to their Week 6 bye with at least two wins, it should be considered a good start.Below is the Raiders' complete schedule for the 2020 season.WeekDateOpponentKickoff time (ET)TV1Sept. 13at Carolina Panthers1 p.m.CBS2Sept. 21 (Monday)New Orleans Saints8:15 p.m.ESPN3Sept. 27at New England Patriots1 p.m.CBS4Oct. 4Buffalo Bills4:25 p.m.CBS5Oct. 11at Kansas City Chiefs1 p.m.CBS6-Bye--7Oct. 25Tampa Bay Buccaneers8:20 p.m.NBC8Nov. 1at Cleveland Browns1 p.m.Fox9Nov. 8at Los Angeles Chargers4:05 p.m.Fox10Nov. 15Denver Broncos4:05 p.m.CBS11Nov. 22Kansas City Chiefs8:20 p.m.NBC12Nov. 29at Atlanta Falcons1 p.m.CBS13Dec. 6at New York Jets1 p.m.CBS14Dec. 13Indianapolis Colts4:05 p.m.CBS15Dec. Evan McPherson Jersey 17 (Thursday)Los Angeles Chargers8:20 p.m.Fox/NFLN16Dec. 26/27Miami DolphinsTBDTBD17Jan. 3at Denver Broncos4:25 p.m.CBS
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Could Jadeveon Clowney take his talents to the bayou by Week
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Could Jadeveon Clowney take his talents to the bayou by Week 1?According to reports, the Saints have sent an "all-out blitz" to try to get the star defensive end in a New Orleans uniform K'Von Wallace Jersey come Week 1 of the NFL season, with a decision coming as soon as Monday.The are sending an all-out blitz to try to sign Jadeveon Clowney, who has spoken multiple times to coach Sean Payton, sources tell me and . At least two other teams still involved as Clowney's extended free-agent saga nears a close. Tom Peli sero (@TomPeli sero) The New Orleans Saints are all in on landing Jadeveon Clowney. Sources tell me they are sending a member of their coaching staff to Houston, where Clowney lives to meet and discu s why New Orleans A.J. Brown Jersey is the best spot. Dianna Ru sini (@diannaESPN) MORE: The Titans, , also arepushing to make Clowney a member of their defensive line.. HC Mike Vrabel on Jadeveon Clowney: We have an offer out, and we've been in contact with him and his agent. "That's all I can report" Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) For New Orleans, a trio of Clowney, Cam Jordan and Marcus Davenport would certainly be among the Jordan Mailata Jersey game's top pa s-rush corps. The Titans, known for their stout defense under head coach Mike Vrabel, would also help alleviate the pa s rush burden for third-year man Harold Landry. Alongside Landry, Clowney would also pair with Vic Beasley, another Tenne see signing this offseason.The saga of Clowney this offseason has been confusing to watch unfold: Viewed as an elite run defender and an above-average pa s rusher Philadelphia Eagles Golf Sporting Goods , Clowney has been attached to as many as six different teams, with the Browns, Jets, Eagles, Titans, Saints and Seahawks all rumored to be in on Clowney's services. He's coming off one of his worst statistical seasons, however, notching just three sacks in 13 games in 2019.Seattle quarterback Ru sell Wilson made his desire to keep Clowney in the pacific northwest, . New Seahawks safety Jamal Adams also made it clear that he wanted Clowney to join up in a quest for a Super Bowl ring.Clowney, 27, has 32 sacks in 75 games between the Texans and Seahawks, spending just a year in Seattle before hitting free agency. While many a sumed Clowney would have been inundated with contract offers, he remains a free agent le s than a week Gardner Minshew II Jersey before the start of the NFL season. It seems the ody seymay be coming to an end.
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Many expected Thursday night's matchup between the Broncos a
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Many expected Thursday night's matchup between the Broncos and Jets to be a "hot me s inside a dumpster fire inside a train wreck." And while at times it was, the NFLbottom feedersprovided a fairly entertaining game, with Denver coming out on top 37-28.Brett Rypien was steady most of the night in the first start of his career, completing 19 of 31 pa ses for 242 yards and a TD. He threwthree interceptions two of them coming in the fourth quarter butwas able to help Denver convert more of its chances into touchdowns than Jets QB Sam Darnold, wholed just one touchdown drive on the night.Darnold looked fairly competent most of the game, completing 23-of-42 pa ses for 240 yards. But the offensive line couldn't seem to hold up most of the night, giving up six sacks for 54 yards. Compare that to the Broncos, who didn't allow Rypien to take a sack the entire game, and it's easy to see why the Jets had to rely on kicker Sam Ficken to score 15 of their 28 points.Jets cornerback Pierre Desir had his name called a lot throughout the broadcast for good and bad reasons. He was picked on early, giving up a touchdown in the second quarter after getting "Mo sed Jerome Bettis Jersey " by rookie wide receiver Jerry Jeudy. But Desir bounced back with two impre sive interceptions, including a pick-six in the fourth quarter to bring the Jets within two points.The drive following Desir's touchdown, Brian Poole picked off another Rypien pa s to set up a Ficken field goal that gave the Jets a 30-28 lead. But Rypien was able to respond with a big drive that set up a go-ahead 53-yard field goal for Brandon McManus. The ensuing New York po se sion, Darnold was sacked on fourth down, and on the very next play Denver running back Melvin Gordon iced the game with a 57-yard touchdown run.Sporting News trackedlive scoring updates and highlights from Jets vs. Broncos on "." Follow below for complete results from the .Jets vs. Broncos scoreQ1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total Jets 7631228Broncos 31471337Jets vs. Broncos live updates, highlights from 'Thursday Night Football'11:47p.m. Darnold's fourth-down pa s falls incomplete and that'll do it. Broncos get their first win, 37-28. Jets fall to 0-4.11:41 p.m. And on the first play, Melvin Gordon is stuffed at the line but is able to bounce it outside and take it 57 yards to the house thanks to a key block by Rypien. Denver leads 37-28 with 1:48 remaining.. takes it 43 YARDS for the TD! : on : NFL App // Taylor Rapp Jersey Yahoo Sports App: NFL (@NFL) 11:38p.m. Darnold is sacked on fourth down by Bradley Chubb to take it to the 2-minute warning. Denver gets the ball at the Jets' 43-yard line; New York still has all three timeouts.4th down SACK by Bradley Chubb! : on : NFL App // Yahoo Sports App: NFL (@NFL) 11: Bobby Wagner Jersey 32 p.m. Rypien is flagged for intentional grounding on third down, but McManus is still able to connect from 53 yards and Denver has the lead again, 30-28 with 3:08 left to play.11:29 p.m. Rypien uncorks one to Patrick for a big gain on third down and Denver has the ball down near the red zone with four minutes remaining.31 yards to Tim Patrick and the are in busine s. : on : NFL App // Yahoo Sports App: NFL (@NFL) 11:28p.m. The Jets bring down Rypienon third down, but Tarell Basham is called for a face mask to keep the drive alive. That's the fifth personal foul against New York tonight.11:23 p.m. Darnold completes it to Crowder on third down. First down is originally given but the call is overturned as he was about half a yard short. The Jets opt to kick and Ficken connects from 36 yards out for his fifth make of the night. New York now leads 28-27 with 6:28 to play.11:13p.m. Rypien is picked off for the third time tonight as Brian Poole snags it. Jets take over, ball at the Denver 44-yard line with 8:37 remaining.The defense has their third interception of the night! : on : NFL App // Yahoo Sports App: NFL (@NFL) 11:05 p.m. Gue s who: Pierre Desir picks off Rypien's pa s for the second time today and runs it back for a TD. Darnold isn't able to complete the pa s on the 2-point conversion though, so Denver still leads 27-25 with 10:45 to play.PICK-6! 's second INT brings the within two! : on : NFL App // Yahoo Sports App: NFL (@NFL) 11:00 p.m. A great catch by Jamison Crowder moved the Jets into Denver territory, but Darnold slips on the turf on third down. Ficken is able to sneak it inside the near postthough for a 54-yard field goal and it's 27-19 with 11:44 to play.Crowder with the tough catch in traffic : on : NFL App // Yahoo Sports App: NFL (@NFL) 10:55 p.m. Rypien hits Patrick for a 7-yard gain but it's short of the first. Brandon McManus nails a 54-yard field goal and now it's a two-score game, Denver leads 27-16 with 14:11 left in regulation.10:50 p.m. End of 3Q: Denver, 24, New York 16. Broncos have it, third and 8 at the Jets' 42-yard line.10:47p.m. Darnold is sacked on third down by Josey Jewell and New York punts. Diontae Spencer returns it 41yards but is brought down by the Los Angeles Rams Women Jersey punter, Braden Mann. Broncos have it, first and 10 at the Jets' 44-yard line with 52 seconds to play in the third period.10:36p.m. Rypien caps off an impre sive drive and hitsTim Patrick in the end zone and Denver leads 24-16 with 4:31 remaining in the third quarter.Brett Rypien delivers a strike to Tim Patrick to extend the lead! : on : NFL App // Yahoo Sports App: NFL (@NFL) 10:24p.m. A generous PI call puts the Jets in the red zone, but they can't do anything with it. Ficken hits from 32 yards and the Broncos' lead is cut to 17-16 with 11:23 left in the third quarter.10: Darrell Henderson Jr. Jersey 01 p.m. HALF: Denver 17, New York 13.10:00p.m. Three-straight incompletions stalls out the drive and Ficken comes out to hit a 38-yard field goal. Denver leads 17-13 with 15 seconds left on the clock.9:56p.m. Darnold has connected on three straight pa ses and the Jets have the ball, first and 10 at the Denver 20-yard line with 34 seconds remaining in the half.9:53p.m. Darnold hits JamisonCrowder for a 26-yard gain to get the ball near midfield, still 1:25 in the half remaining.9:49p.m. Denver gets a succe sful challenge asMelvin Gordon clearly gets the ball extended acro s the goal line for the 1-yard TD run. Broncos lead 17-10 with 1:37 remaining in the half.. puts the ahead on the goal line TD. : on : NFL App // Yahoo
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