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As we approach Week 5, fantasy football owners need to keep an eye on the key receiver who exited early due to injuries last Sunday. Treylon Burks, Jahan Dotson, Isaiah McKenzie, and Julio Jones were the most notable WRs to get hurt during game action, and their statuses for Week 5 are unclear at the moment. Knowing the latest injury updates for these WRs is important as you ready your Week 5 WR rankings and waiver wire pickups.Below, we'll give you the latest news on these receivers and break down how their injuries could potentially affect the Week 5 fantasy landscape. For news on banged-up WRsAmon-Ra St. Brown,Keenan Allen, andMichael Thomas, ; for more on injured RBsBrian Robinson Jr.,D'Andre Swift, David Montgomery, Alvin Kamara, andGus Seth Curry Jersey  Edwards, ;for the latest on ailing RBsJonathan Taylor,Cordarrelle Patterson, andJavonte Williams, . WEEK 5 FANTASY: | | UPDATE:Burks is expected to mi s " " according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.Burks (foot) was carted off the field in the fourth quarter of Tenne see's Week 4 win over Indianapolis and was later seen in the locker room with a walking boot and crutches.Burks' status for Week 5 is unclear at the moment, but it seems as if he'll be unable to go for Tenne see's road tilt against Washington. We'll know Courtney Lee Jersey  more about his Week 5 fantasy outlook when the Titans release their initial injury report on Wednesday. With Tenne see's pa sing attack being fairly dispersed, Robert Woods is about the only receiver you can count on for a higher target share. Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, who didn't see a target despite playing 65 percent of snaps, is likely next in line for targets and could have some deep-league flex appeal in this favorable matchup. Kyle Philips is also worth watching, but he played just four percent of snaps last week.WEEK 5 STANDARD RANKINGS: | | | | |  UPDATE:Dotson (hamstring) is expected to mi s one-to-two weeks.Dotson (hamstring) exited the Commanders' 25-10 lo s to the Cowboys after hauling in three-of-four targets for 43 yards and a touchdown. According to the Washington Post's , Dotson said Im feeling pretty good. Just gonna go in the training room and get some work."Given Dotson's response, he might not end up mi sing Week 5, but given his touchdown dependency, it's probably best to leave him on your bench for the time being. The Commander's offense leaves a lot to be desired, and he's merely a boom-or Boban Marjanovic Jersey -bust flex in a decent matchup against Tenne see. If he's out, there isn't an obvious player who would step up, as Terry McLaurin, Curtis Samuel, Logan Thomas, and the RBs would likely soak up the extra opportunities. McKenzie (head) exited the Bills' Week 4 come-from-behind victory over the Ravens in the third quarter after taking a hit to his head.McKenzie ended Week 4 with four catches (six targets) for 21 yards and a touchdown, marking the second week in a row he's been more productive than fellow WR Gabriel Davis.If McKenzie ends up mi sing time, rookie Khalil Shakir will most likely see an uptick in snaps in Week 5 against Pittsburgh, as fellow WR Jamison Crowder was diagnosed with a fractured ankle. Shakir has some deep-league flex appeal given he'll log high route participation in an efficient offense, but he's not someone you need to rush to the waiver wire to pick up.WEEK 5 PPR RANKINGS: | | | | |  After a solid three-catch, 61-yard showing, Brown (neck) exited early in the Cowboys' 25-10 win over the  J.J. Barea Jersey Commanders. Even with Michael Gallup back in the lineup, Brown saw more targets (six compared to three) and produced more yards.Brown's Week 5 fantasy outlook will clear up once Dallas releases its initial injury report on Wednesday, but given the favorable matchup against the Rams, Brown will have flex value if he's active. If he's out, expect Gallup and TE Dalton Schultz to see upticks in targets. Jones (undisclosed) made his return to game action after mi sing Tampa Bay's past two games with a knee injury, but his comeback didn't last long. Jones stayed on the sidelines throughout the second half due to being " ," according to coach Todd Bowles.It's unfortunate to see Jones once again deal Kristaps Porzingis Jersey  with injuries to begin the 2022 season, as the 12-year vet has suffered his fair share of ailments throughout his career. Jones secured just one catch for seven yards in Week 4, and with the returns of Mike Evans (suspension) and Chris Godwin (hamstring), Jones isn't anything more than a boom-or-bust flex should he be cleared ahead of Tampa's Week 5 matchup against the Falcons.

is dealing with mild turf toe that limited his practice reps this week and will need to be managed going forward, but the injury isn't expected to impact the Vikings' superstar receiver much in against the Cowboys."I mean, I'm playing, so " Jefferson told me Friday Luka Doncic Jersey , smiling at his locker. "It don't really hurt. I just tried to make sure I wasn't overly doing it or overly stre sing it out (in practice). But nothing major."Jefferson was listed as limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday before fully  Nate Hinton Jersey participating Friday, and the Vikings removed him from the final injury report, meaning he'll play.Jefferson said he suffered the injury in last week's over the Bills -- a game in which he made one Dallas Mavericks T-Shirts  of the greatest catches in NFL history, to convert a fourth-and-18 late in the fourth quarter of a 33-30 overtime triumph."It definitely hurt in the game," said Jefferson, who finished with a and Maxi Kleber Jersey  a touchdown on 10 catches against the Bills. "Just overextended and just got irritated really."Turf toe is a sprain of the main joint on the big toe that can cause varying Steve Nash Jersey  degrees of tenderne s and swelling depending on the severity.Asked if the injury will restrict him Sunday, Jefferson shook his head and said: "Nah. Nah. Not at all."Jefferson is among the NFL's receiving leaders this season with 69 catches for 1,060 yards and four touchdowns.

When the hit the field and begin offseason team drills next week, they will have out there running the show. According to , the Chiefs quarterback is ahead of schedule in his recovery from offseason turf toe surgery and will take part in practice beginning on Tuesday. That said, Mahomes may not take the full load of starting snaps during these drills, per Teicher,  Aaron Gordon Jersey but will do some work over this stretch.Of course, this is fantastic news for the Chiefs as they'll have their franchise centerpiece with the team in the early portions of preparing for the coming season. Originally, the plan was for Mahomes to be back on the field in time for Kansas City's mandatory minicamp, which begins on June 15. Judging by this latest acceleration, it would appear Mahomes is almost a month ahead of schedule. Now, there appears to be strong optimism that he'll be able Anfernee Hardaway Jersey  to fully participate in training camp later this summer.  This news really just during a conference call with reporters. There, he said believed he was "progre sing well" and ahead of schedule while also noting that he was out of  Nikola Vucevic Jersey the walking boot.This turf toe i sue has been something that Mahomes has dealt with dating to the Chiefs' playoff run to LV. While he continued to play well and put up strong numbers, there were some moments where the 25-year-old quarterback was seen limping around the field and noticeably laboring. Still, he was able to complete Orlando Magic Hoodie  65% of his throws for 283.3 yards per game, four touchdowns, and two interceptions over that three-game stretch. He also was moving around quite well, trying to elude pre sure from the front seven during their lo s in last year's Super Bowl.  The fact that Mahomes is so quickly on the mend likely spells trouble for the rest of the NFL. This offseason, Kansas City invested heavily in the offensive line to further ensure that Mahomes will have a clean pocket in front of him as the Chiefs look to rebound off of their Super Bowl lo s. If that revamped unit can keep the Wes Iwundu Jersey  pre sure off of him, the former NFL and Super Bowl MVP will be well on his way to leading the club to another deep playoff run.

In 1969, the hired 37-year-old Chuck Noll to help turn around the franchise. The Steelers have hired just two other coaches since hiring Noll: Bill Cowher (1992) and Mike Tomlin ( Michael Carter-Williams Jersey 2007). Over that span, Pittsburgh has won six Super Bowls, eight conference titles and 24 division titles. Noll has a bronze bust in Canton, Ohio, and Cowher will have his bust enshrined in the Hall of Fame this summer. Tomlin, who on Tuesday, will likely one day join them in football immortality.The 49-year-old coach -- a -winning a sistant with the before going to Pittsburgh -- guided the Steelers to their most recent Super Bowl win, a 27-23 win over the in Super Bowl XLIII. Additionally, Tomlin's teams have claimed two AFC titles and seven division titles during his first 14 years on the job. Tomlin's .650 winning percentage is eighth in history among coaches that have won at least 100 games. Tomlin's 14 consecutive non-losing seasons to begin a career is tied for the longest streak in league history.While Tomlin has already etched his name in the record books, here's a look at a few other franchise and league milestones he will likely hit over the next four seasons. We'll also examine what Tomlin's extension likely means for his coaching legacy.Non-losing seasonsIf the Steelers can go at least 8-8-1 this season, Tomlin will pa s Marty Schottenheimer and take sole po se sion of first place on the all-time list of most non-losing seasons to begin an NFL head coaching career. Tomlin has a ways to go to get the record for most consecutive non-losing seasons overall, however. That record is held by former Cowboys coach Tom Landry, who posted 21 straight non-losing seasons from 1965-85.  All-time winsTomlin is currently tied with Pete Carroll for 21st all-time in regular season wins. A suming he continues to average just over 10 wins per season, Tomlin will be knocking on the door of the top 10 for all-time wins by the time his current contract expires. Notable coaches Tomlin will likely pa s on the all-time wins list over the next four years include Cowher and fellow Hall of Famers Joe Gibbs, Bud Grant, and Bill Parcells. Tomlin will also likely pa s fellow Super Bowl winning coaches Mike Holmgren, Mike Shanahan and Tom Coughlin.Franchise record for winsTomlin's 145 regular season  Khem Birch Jersey wins are four behind Cowher and 48 behind Noll for the franchise record. If his teams average 12 wins per season, Tomlin will match Noll's regular season tally during his final season under contract. While that's a pretty daunting number, the NFL's addition of a 17th game should help Tomlin in his climb up the franchise record book.Tomlin's 153 total wins are eight behind Cowher and 56 behind Noll. A suming that the 2021 Steelers can continue Tomlin's tradition of non-losing seasons, he will pa s Cowher at some point during the upcoming season. Tomlin would have to win the Super Bowl as wild card team, however, to match Cowher's postseason win total (12) during the 2021 season. Tomlin is currently halfway towards Noll's tally of 16 postseason wins.  Franchise division titlesTomlin is one division title away from tying Cowher for second in franchise history. Cowher began his career with five division crowns during his first six seasons on the sideline. He won two more in 2001 and in 2004. His 2004 Steelers won a franchise-record 15 games, a record that has has not been threatened in the years since. Tomlin's teams won three AFC North titles during his first four seasons. They added to the franchise's division title tally in 2014, '16, '17 and in '20.Noll, the coach  Markelle Fultz Jersey who won the Steelers' first division title in 1972, remains in first franchise history with nine division crowns. Noll's teams won six consecutive AFC Central division titles from 1974-79. Pittsburgh won four Super Bowls during that span; they also became the first and only team in league history to win back-to-back Supers Bowls twice.Playoff appearancesTomlin's nine playoff appearances are tied for 17th in NFL history. He's one playoff appearance away from tying Cowher and three away from matching Noll, who guided the Steelers to a dozen playoff appearances. If he can clinch four more playoff berths, Tomlin would become the 10th coach in league history to reach double-digit postseason appearances. He would join Noll, Landry, Holmgren, Grant, Schottenheimer, Don Shula, Bill Belichick, Andy Reid, and Paul Brown on that esteemed list.  Super Bowl winsWith another Super Bowl win, Tomlin would become the 14th head coach to win multiple Super Bowls. Noll, Belichick, Landry, Shula, Gibbs, Parcells, Shanahan, Coughlin, Vince Lombardi, Bill Walsh, George Seifert, Tom Flores and Jimmy Johnson are the only head coaches in NFL history to multiple Super Bowls. All but three of these coaches are members of the Hall of Fame. As far as current coaches are concerned, Tomlin is one of just nine coaches to win one Super Bowl. Tomlin, Belichick, Carroll and Reid are the only active head coaches to coach in multiple Super Bowls.Super Bowl appearancesWith another Super Bowl appearance, Tomlin would become the 11th head coach to reach at least three Super Bowls. The list also includes Dan Reeves (four), Belichick (nine appearances), Shula (six), Landry (five), Noll (four), Marv Levy (four), Gibbs (four), Walsh (three Jordan Bone Jersey ), Parcells (three) and Holmgren (three). Another Super Bowl berth would put Tomlin one appearance behind Noll in Steelers history. Noll posted a perfect 4-0 record while guiding Pittsburgh to wins in Super Bowls IX, X, XIII and XIV.What does this mean for Tomlin's legacy?"The standard is the standard" is one of Tomlin's famous lines. The quote is a homage to the standard Noll, former Steelers president Dan Rooney and Hall of Fame defensive tackle Joe Greene helped institute in 1969. The standard is championships, a bar Noll's teams hit four times in the '70s. Cowher's team reached the standard in 2005, and Tomlin's Steelers followed suit in 2008.  While Tomlin's one Super Bowl win does not measure up to some of the great coaches of the past, he's coaching in a significantly different era, where the salary cap and free agency makes it nearly impo sible to have longterm continuity on a roster. Today's coaching challenges make Tomlin's non-losing streak all the more impre sive, as the Steelers have consistently been in playoff contention during his decade-plus in Pittsburgh. That achievement should not be overlooked.Today's coaches will be measured differently from previous eras. That was made clear when Cowher -- another one-time Super Bowl winner -- was immortalized in Canton. It's clear that today's Hall of Fame voters look at the overall body of work, Penny Hardaway Jersey  and not just Super Bowl wins, when deciding a coach's candidacy. With that in mind, Tomlin is already probably done enough to one day have his own Hall of Fame bust. Even without another Super Bowl win, Tomlin is and will be considered one of the best coaches of his era.That being

FOXBORO  The first official injury and practice participation report for Week 4 provided some questions and a sobering dose of reality for the New England Patriots.Although the Patriots had relatively strong attendance at Wednesdays practice, several key participants were limited, along with two notable absences,  Miami Heat Hats .Here is Wednesday afternoons full report, along with its implications for this Week 4 matchup:DID NOT PARTICIPATEQB Mac Jones - AnkleDL Lawrence Guy - ShoulderLIMITED PARTICIPATIONS Joshuah Bledsoe - GroinOL Yodny Cajuste - ThumbS Kyle Dugger - KneeDL Davon Godchaux - BackLB Raekwon McMillan - ThumbWR Jakobi Meyers, KneeCB Jalen Mills, HamstringS Adrian Phillips - RibsWhat it means for the Patriots:As expected, , leaving incumbent backup Brian Hoyer and rookie Bailey Zappe as the only two quarterbacks on the field. While an official announcement has yet to be made, the veteran backup now seems primed to temporarily take the reins as the Pats starter. While the 36-year-olds best days on the field may be behind him, he has enough knowledge and experience to effectively run the Patriots offense, should Jones be sidelined. Having served as Jones primary backup for the past two seasons, Hoyer is also well-versed in the Pats starting quarterbacks tendencies. Therefore, he would be the logical choice to continue New Englands offensive game plan in Joness absence.Jones was  Chris Bosh Jersey not the only non-participant, as defensive tackle Lawrence Guy continues to deal with a shoulder injury. Guy left the Patriots Week 3 lo s to the Baltimore Ravens in the third Paul Eboua Jersey  quarter and did not return to action. The 32-year-old has been a key cog in New Englands run defense, which has significantly improved from their performance in 2021. Containing Green Bays strong running game may prove to be a very difficult task without Guy in the lineup. In the vein of encouraging news, wide receiver Jakobi Meyers and safety Kyle Dugger were present as limited participants after having mi sed Sundays matchup with the Ravens. Each was spotted during opening drills, as they hopefully look to return to action in Week 4. against Baltimorewith a hamstring injury, remained limited.Scroll to ContinueDID NOT PARTICIPATEG/T Elgton Jenkins - KneeT Caleb Jones - Illne sLIMITED PARTICIPATIONCB Jaire Alexander - GroinT David Bakhtiari - KneeRB AJ Dillon - KneeLB Jonathan Garvin - HipWR Allen Lazard - AnkleTE Marcedes Lewis - GroinWR Christian Watson - HamstringWhat it means for the Packers:Green Bays efforts to protect quarterback Aaron Rodgers may be compromised Avery Bradley Jersey  if the health of offensive tackles David Bahktiari and Elgton Jenkins is in question. Though both were in the lineup in Tampa after mi sing most of the first two weeks with knee injuries, Bakhtiari was limited, while Jenkins did not participate. With Rodgers having been sacked eight times in three games, New England may attempt to exploit any potential weakne s on the line to continue to trend and generate pre sure.Two of Rodgers most reliable offensive weapons, wide receiver Allen Lazard and running back A.J. Dillon, were also limited participants. Their respective status for the remainder of the week will be worth monitoring, their lack of ability may force Green Bays offense to become more one-dimensional for this upcoming contest. Lastly, Green Bays top cornerback Jaire Alexander was forced to leave the Derrick Jones Jr. Jersey  teams Week 3 showdown with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a groin injury. Alexander has helped Green Bays secondary to rank seventh in the league, allowing 189.3 yards per game through the air. If Alexander is unable to suit up, his snaps will be divided among Rasul Douglas and Kelsean Nixon, who will join starter Eric Stokes.Kickoff between the Patriots and Packers is set for 4:25 p.m. ET.

When the selected Minnesota outside linebacker with the No. 40 overall pick in April's draft, they imagined he'd become an impact player.However, according to Seahawks coach , they didn't expect it so soon.Through four games, Mafe has seen his snap share steadily increase, going from under 30 percent Miami Heat Hats  in Week 1 to 43 percent in Seattle's 48-45 win over the Jimmy Butler Jersey  Detroit Lions last time out.The 23-year-old Mafe has recorded 13 tackles, one sack, one tackle for lo s and a quarterback hit. Six of his tackles came against Detroit, a clear sign that the rookie capitalized on his increased opportunities. , the Seahawks are looking for Mafe to build off a strong start - and he's going to get plenty of snaps to do exactly that.He did well (against Detroit)," Carroll said. "He played very strong, and we aregoing to continue  Paul Eboua Jersey to play him. Hes going to get more play probably this week. I really liked thathe is able to factor in already. Im a little surprised that hes taken into it. Hes off to a great start.Just want to see him keep growing.Mafe, who stands 6-4, 265 pounds, collected 10 tackles for lo s and seven  Josh Richardson Jersey sacks in his final collegiate season. He nearly doubled his totals in both categories from the year before, solidifying his rapid ascension from athlete to football player.Scroll to ContinueIn just three years, Mafe's gone from situational pa s rusher to  Derrick Jones Jr. Jersey top-50 pick and is now slated to inherit an increased number of snaps on Sunday.For Mafe, the growth in snaps reflects a much larger takeaway - his game, and Seattle's confidence in him are growing at a very similar pace.Mafe will look to continue his rise at as the Seahawks look to get above .500 for the second time this season. .

With the dust settled on the 2022 NFL trade deadline, it was arguably the most exciting trade deadlines in recent memory. Several teams pushed their chips to the middle of Zach Collins Jersey  the table for win-now moves, signaling that they were ready to go.The Los Angeles Rams, though, were not one of those teams. on Sunday that dropped their record to 3-4, the Rams ultimately didn't make any moves at the deadline.As a result of their standing pat, dubbed the Rams one of the biggest losers of the trade deadline.Loser: Los Angeles RamsThe Rams were  Clyde Drexler Jersey edged out by the 49ers in the race to land Christian McCaffrey. Los Angeles ultimately didn Keljin Blevins Jersey 't do anything at the deadline, which means that the Rams will have to rely on their current roster to get themselves out of the hole they're in. Los Angeles, 3-4 following last Sunday's lo s, is in need of several positional upgrades, including on the offensive line, receiver and running back.Speaking of running back, the Rams were unable to deal Cam Akers before the deadline -- a mi sed opportunity, as it appears Akers' working relationship with the team appears to be over.They supposedly offered Hassan Whiteside Jersey  a trade package for centered around two first-round picks, but ultimately no deal came to fruition.Scroll to ContinueOn paper, the Rams have the talent to turn things around and insert Caleb Swanigan Jersey  themselves into the NFC playoff picture by the end of the season. However, time is running out on their ability to do so, and

The Cleveland Browns appeared content to roll into the 2022 regular season with Jacoby Bri sett and Joshua Dobbs holding down the fort at quarterback while Dehshaun Watson was serving his 11 game suspension. However, the Browns made a bit of a surprise move putting in a waiver claim for quarterback Kellen Mond.  Zach Collins Jersey Mond was a third-round pick, selected 66th overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2021 NFL Draft, one of several picks the Vikings opted to waive as they cut down their roster.Mond was viewed as a project coming out of Texas A&M Jaylen Hoard Jersey  where he played in 46 games. Evidently, the Vikings weren't happy with his development or almost anyone else from that cla s and their new general manager Kwesi Adolfo-Mensah opted to cut bait.Mond, former Ohio State guard Wyatt Davis and linebacker Chazz Surratt were all 2021 third round picks waived by the Vikings. Joining them were fourth-round defensive end Janarius Robinson, fifth round  Anfernee Simons Jersey tight end Zach Davidson and defensive tackle Jaylen Tryman, a sixth-round selection.It's at least interesting that Browns general manager Andrew Berry picked up the player his close friend just waived.Scroll to ContinueMond is only 23 years old and has attractive physical characteristics. At 6'2 5/8" 211 pounds, Mond ran a 4.62 40 at his  Enes Kanter Jersey Pro Day, the one test he completed.The former Viking signal caller does fit the type of quarterback the Browns like. Athletic, able to create with his legs and the Browns have at least shown a willingne s to incorporate the quarterback as part of their running game. Deshaun Watson, Jacoby Bri sett and Joshua Dobbs all have varying ability to add something to the offense with their legs, so it makes sense in that vein.Presumably, if the Browns don't plan to have him operate as Bri sett's immediate backup for their game against the Carolina Panthers in le s than two weeks. The Browns will need to decide if intend to try  Gary Trent Jr. Jersey to get Dobbs to their practice squad or simply keep three quarterbacks. Should they keep all three, they would need to find roster space elsewhere.

Ladies and gentlemen, the 2021 NFL schedule is officially here. With the draft in the books and most rosters all but locked and loaded for the fall, we can finally turn our eyes toward the season. The NFC North, in particular, promises plenty of intrigue this year, with the entering a make-or-break year for , the adding a new franchise quarterback and the still tu sling with . The , meanwhile, might be the biggest mystery as they begin their first year with Dan Campbell at head coach and under center. Here's a full rundown of their 17-game schedule, including key  Paul Reed Jersey matchups and a season prediction: Matisse Thybulle Jersey WeekOpponentDateTime (ET)Network1vs. Sept. 121 p.m.Fox2at Packers (MNF)Sept. 208:15 p.m.ESPN3vs. Sept. 261 p.m.CBS4at BearsOct. 31 p.m.Fox5at VikingsOct. 101 p.m.Fox6vs. Oct. 171 p.m.Fox7at Oct. 244:05 p.m.Fox8vs. Oct. 311 p.m.Fox9Bye10at Nov. 141 p.m.Fox11at Nov. 211 p.m.Fox12vs. Bears (Thanksgiving)Nov. 2512:30 p.m.Fox13vs. VikingsDec. 51 p.m.CBS14at Dec. 124:05 p.m.Fox15vs. Dec. 191 p.m.Fox16at Dec. 261 p.m.Fox17at Jan. 24:25 p.m.Fox18vs. PackersJan. 91 p.m.FoxWeek 8 vs. Eagles: Are the Eagles going to be good this year? They have pieces, but you might argue that this is one of Detroit's best opportunities at playing spoiler and stealing a victory against a still-unproven QB in .Week 16 at Falcons: As you can see, none of these games are gimmes for the Lions. But you wonder if Goff might not have a few chances to take advantage of a shuffled secondary in Atlanta. Any wins in the NFC Raul Neto Jersey  would be huge.Week 6 vs. Bengals: Cincy should be vastly improved if stays healthy, but the Bengals are still a team in transition. If the Lions' revamped D-line can apply pre sure up the middle, there Shake Milton Jersey 's a window here for an upset.Week: 7| Date: Oct. 24| Time: 4:05 p.m.Opponent: atLos Angeles RamsDetroit has quite a few tough games on tap, but none stands out more than this trip to the West Coast, where Goff will be tasked with going up against and his old team. The QB on the other sideline, , will be much better positioned to air it out and enjoy the sunny skies, complete with a speedy receiving corps that could give the Lions secondary trouble.2021 record prediction: 4-13  The Lions may well be scrappy this year, so long as Dan Campbell's tenacity carries over onto the field. But there's just no way around their Mike Scott Jersey  schedule. Detroit, in its current state, is a team in transition, and that means trouble awaits for a road slate that includes matchups with playoff-caliber foes like the Browns, Rams, Seahawks and Steelers. The home schedule isn't any easier. Maybe they surprise a few more weeks than expected, but it's just hard to forecast anything other than a return to the top of the draft in 2022.

The only person who appears more ready to see Devin Lloyd take the field than Jacksonville Jaguars fans and coaches? Lloyd himself.Lloyd has spent most of training camp working to the side Julius Erving Jersey  after sustaining a hamstring injury during conditioning tests ahead of camp. A whole month has gone by with the No. 27 overall pick not being a full participant in practice, mi sing three preseason games thus far as a result.But when speaking to Jaguars reporter Ashlyn Sullivan on Wednesday, the first-round linebacker said he will be ready when the Jaguars takes on the Washington Commanders in Week 1 on Sept. 11."I'm just building it back up slowly, they're trying to ease me into the practices and limiting my reps but it feels really good," Lloyd said."It's strong, it's building its strength back up. It's really sore right now, as expected, but I'll be ready to go Week 1."Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson said this week there is a chance Lloyd could play against the Atlanta Falcons in Saturday's preseason game. Lloyd is set  Al Horford Jersey to participate in practice with the Falcons this week.Scroll to ContinueHes scheduled to go out there. Well see how he is," Jaguars defensive coordinator Mike Caldwell said on Wednesday. "Well try to continue to progre s him in and see what he can handle. We want to be precautious with him and just see what he can do out there.Its always good to see him. You saw him a little bit this spring in OTAs, saw what he can do a little bit, but training camp and the season  Wilt Chamberlain Jersey is a little different. The speed picks up a little bit, but hes doing a good job in the cla sroom, getting the mental reps, so hopefully it will continue to carry over.Lloyd, a former safety, appeared in 47 games and started 32 for Utah after redshirting his freshman season. After collecting six tackles as a backup in 2018, Lloyd became a full-time starter in 2019. He earned honorable mention All-Pac 12 in 2019 after leading the team with 91 tackles, along with 11 tackles for lo s, 6.5 sacks, three pa s deflections, and one interception.Lloyd was named a first-team All-Pac 12 member in 2020 as he started five games. The Utah team captain recorded 48 tackles, 10 tackles for lo s, two sacks, and one forced fumble, leading the team in tackles and tackles for lo s.Lloyd started 13 more games Philadelphia 76Ers Jeresy  in 2021, being named the Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year and First Team All-Pac 12 as he recorded 110 Ben Simmons Jersey  tackles, 22 tackles for lo s, eight sacks, 10 pa s deflections and four interceptions."The talent that you saw coming out of college athleticism, speed, lengthhell hopefully be able to go out there and just make plays for us," Caldwell said."He has a unique ability to be able to cover and also pre sure the quarterback. We like that about him, and with his length and all the tackles he made in college, you know he can play the run, so we just want to continue to see him go out there and find his niche and make plays for us.

is determined to find a team for the 2020 season sooner rather than later so that he can enter team facilities with training camps to kick off shortly acro s the NFL. The would still like to bring Griffen back, but their biggest NFC North rival is making a run at signing him. , the are among Harrison Barnes Jersey  the teams to expre s interest in Griffen and the feeling is mutual.Green Bay would be adding Griffen to a pa s rush that already has and on a defensive  Reggie Theus Jersey unit that was tied for 15th in the in sacks last season. The Packers were just 20th in the league in pre sure percentage at 21.8%, so there's a need to add more firepower to their pa s rush. Griffen is one of the best pa s rushers available on the market, finishing with 41 tackles, 24 quarterback hits, and eight sacks in 15 games for the last season. He recorded 35 pre sures and 13 quarterback knockdowns in a Pro Bowl year.  Corey Brewer Jersey Griffen has 355 tackles and 74.5 sacks in 10 seasons with nine forced fumbles. The 32-year-old Griffen has three double-digit sack seasons in his career.The Vikings would like to bring Griffen back to a defense that  Trevor Ariza Jersey finished 16th in pre sures (143) and tied for fifth in sacks (48) last season. Minnesota's 54 hurries were 20th in the NFL.Minnesota has and on its defensive line, as the pair combined for 21.5 sacks last season. Bringing Griffen back would solidify a pa s rush that invested in D.J. Wonnum and in the draft. Griffen would help the development of the two young edge rushers and take some pre sure off of , who is in line to be the No. 3 defensive end.  The are also in Griffen as they seek extra pa s rushers to pair with and . Arizona' Jabari Parker Jersey s defense finished with 40 sacks last season, tied for 17th in the NFL, while their hurry percentage of 7.7% was the sixth-lowest in the league.

If you are a fan of an NFL team, pay attention to the Philadelphia Phillies.Why?They are in the World Series after entering the postseason as the sixth seed in Chris Webber Jersey  the National League, with the third-best record in their own division. Yet after disposing of the San Diego Padres four games to one, they are facing the Houston Astros in the World Series, which starts this week.Some will say it's not good to see a team like that play in the World Series, that it makes the regular season meaningle s. Maybe so, but should be paying attention.It's not what you do to get to the playoffs, but it's just a matter of getting there. We saw that last season with the and . They came into the playoffs as the fourth seeds and ended up in the .That's the me sage that every NFL team that seems to be floundering right now  see Tampa Bay and Green Bay  should be sending to their locker rooms. It's not even November, so let's get in, get things right, and then make a run.  Seven weeks into the season, we have five teams that look like good bets to be in the playoffs. The , and  the top three teams in my Power Rankings this week  look like the elite of the league. The also have a good hold of the AFC South, with the other three teams hardly looking like challengers. The are 5-1 and have a victory already over second-place Green Bay, which is 3-4, so they look solid for now.But for the rest of the league, it's about getting right for December to make the tournament and get hot in the playoffs. Teams like the and and Cincinnati Bengals, as well as the and Bucs, need to use the next six weeks to fix their i sues and get ready to make a playoff run.They all have talent, so it's just a matter of when and if they can get things right.Then there's the 6-1 and 5-2 . Are you believers yet? Can they maintain? Both are getting hit by injuries, which will make it challenging going forward.  For now, the teams that aren't quite where they should be have to take solace in the fact that they have time to get there. It's not about the regular season, it's about fixing your i sues to make sure you have ticket Cory Joseph Jersey  to the postseason party  with a chance to get hot at the right time. Biggest Movers  9  Seahawks  5  Patriots RkTeams  ChgRcrd 1  They come off their bye with a game against the in-state Steelers. They need to be better in the second half of games going forward.  --  12-1-0  2  They come off the bye with a home game against the Packers. That seemed like a big game when the schedule came out, but it's lost some luster with Green Bay's slow start.  --  10-3-0  3  After losing to the Bills, they rolled the 49ers on the road to show just how good they can be. The offense is back in a big way.  1  10-3-0  4  At 5-1, they have a firm hold on the NFC North as they come off their bye. The defense still needs to play better going forward.  1  10-3-0  5  At 6-1, they remain the surprise of the NFL. Daniel Jones is a tough quarterback to defend with his legs. Injuries on the offensive line are now a concern.  --  7-5-1  6  Getting Dak Prescott back is big, even if he didn't roll up big numbers against the Lions in his first game back. He changes the dynamic of the offense.  --  10-3-0  7  At 5-2, they would be in the playoffs right now. The lo s of running back Breece Hall for the season with a knee injury is a damning blow. Newly-acquired James Robinson has to be a big part of the offense.  --  7-6-0  8  By sweeping the Colts, they have taken a real hold of the AFC South. They've done it how you expect, which is behind Derrick Henry.  --  7- Mike Bibby Jersey 6-0  9  The pa sing attack has come alive in a big way. Watch out for them as they become a legitimate Super Bowl contender again.  1  9-4-0  10  The offense seemed to click early with Tua Tagovailoa back against the Steelers, but it went bad after the first quarter. The good news is the defense showed up when needed.  6  8-5-0  11  They beat the Browns, but there are still i sues. The pa sing game has to be better. You won't win a lot of games throwing for under 200 yards like they did against the Browns.  6  9-4-0  12  They lead the NFC West at 4-3. Pete Carroll has done an amazing job with this team as they ready to face the 6-1 Giants.  9  7-6-0  13  They are among the biggest disappointments so far this season. Where is the explosive offense? The run defense is brutal at 5.7 yards per carry allowed.  4  7-6-0  14  Tom Brady and the offense aren't in sync right now. The good news is they play in a bad division and can get it turned around.  2  6-7-0  15  What happed to the defense against the Chiefs? It looked ordinary. Can Christian McCaffrey play on that side of the ball?  2  9-4-0  16  There is a full-fledged quarterback controversy with the Patriots between Bailey Zappe and Mac Jones. But the defense was awful against the Bears, which is also a concern.  5  7-6-0  17  They have major i sues on offense and the run defense isn't good. Now they face the Buffalo Bills on the road. Good luck.  3  5-8-0  18  They are in a hole in the division because of the two lo ses to the Titans. Matt Ryan turned it over again against the Titans, which led to his being benched. It's Sam Ehlinger time.  3  4-8-1  19  They come off their bye with a huge division game against the 49ers. The concern going forward is the offensive line, which will get tested by the 49ers.  1  4-9-0  20  The defense got exposed by the Bengals, but they are still in the NFC South race because the division is so bad. That was their one really bad game so far this season.  1  5-8-0  21  They haven't come close to looking like the Jason Williams Jersey  team many expected to see. Is this the week Jameis Winston comes back?  1  4-9-0  22  At 2-5, they are in a deep hole as they wait for Deshaun Watson to come back. The running game just isn't enough to carry this team.  --  5-8-0  23  The defense made a bunch of big plays against the Saints. That's a good sign. The offense showed some life as well.  1  4-9-0  24  They finally showed up in a big way in the fourth quarter against the Texans. Josh Jacobs is having a heck of a contract year.  1  5-8-0  25  That team we saw in New England will win some more games this season. Credit to coach Matt Eberflus for getting that young group ready to play.  5  3-10-0  26  The defense played well in the lo s to Miami, but will now be challenged in big way by the Eagles. Kenny Pickett did some good things against Miami, but the interceptions were killers.  --  5-8-0  27  Without Ru sell Wilson, they weren't good on offense against the Jets. That's to be expected, but they haven't been good on that side  Jabari Parker Jersey of the ball all year long.  4  3-10-0  28  They did show some life on offense against the Raiders. That's a good sign, but the defense let them down.  1  1-11-1  29  They don't know how to win close games yet. They've been in every lo s, but that means little as they head to London to play the Broncos.  1  5-8-0  30  They've won two straight games to get to 3-4 and stay alive in a toug

Damien Harris, Chase Edmonds, Rhamondre Stevenson, and Zack Mo s all exited last week's games early, so their statuses are cloudy heading into next week. The RB position is getting thinner by the week, so fantasy waiver pickups and Week 10 rankings will be greatly affected by their respective statuses. Get the latest injury updates below.For news on ailing QBs Kyler Murray, Aaron Rodgers, and Tua Tagovailoa, ; for more on hurting RBs James Robinson, Latavius Murray, Clyde Edwards-Helaire, and Kareem Hunt, ; ; for the latest on Odell Beckham Jr., DeAndre Hopkins, Noah Fant, and more pa s-catchers, ; for injury updates on last week's banged-up bye-week players, including  Ru sell Wilson, Rob Gronkowski,  and  Chris Carson, . For all the latest  Bojan Bogdanovic Jersey fantasy news, follow us on Twitter .MORE WEEK 10: | |  Harris (head) , but it's unclear whether he suffered a concu sion. We'll have to stay on top of his status throughout the week, but we expect him to continue to be the primary back in this offense as long as he's active.Carolina was a tough matchup as the second-best defense against fantasy RBs, and Harris struggled with just 30 yards on 15 carries. However, he did score for the fifth straight game. Cleveland is a top-five unit against fantasy RBs, as well, but Harris' workload  Jeff Green Jersey and red-zone opportunities keep him in the RB2 range. If he's out and Rhamondre Stevenson (head) is active, Stevenson would likely be the lead back and worth a waiver pickup. If both Harris and Stevenson are out, Brandon Bolden would be the  Emmanuel Mudiay Jersey guy to pickup and use against as a low-end RB2 in PPR leagues.WEEK 10 PPR RANKINGS: | | | | |  Edmonds reportedly against the 49ers and could be headed to short-term IR. At very least, it sure seems like he won't play against Carolina in Week 10.James Conner should a sume the workhorse role in Arizona, as we saw last Sunday. We'll see if Eno Benjamin becomes a factor, too, but we'd like to see that evidence in Week 10 before we tout him as a viable fantasy contributor.WEEK 10 STANDARD RANKINGS: | | | | |  Stevenson took a shot to the head on his final rushing attempt against Carolina and was ultimately ruled out in the fourth quarter. We'll have to keep up with his status, but you can't really start him if Damien Harris (head) is active Miye Oni Jersey , regardle s of how well he was playing last Sunday. If Harris does figure to be out, Stevenson would rank as a low-end RB2 against a tough Cleveland front-seven, but as with all Patriots RBs, there is always a risk he'd be nothing more than one part of a committee. If both Harris and Stevenson are out, Brandon Bolden would be the Patriots lead back and worth a spot in fantasy lineups.For now, Stevenson is nothing more than a deep-league flex option. He has a floor as low as zero points and a capped ceiling while Harris shares the same backfield. Mo s (concu sion) was ruled out in the third quarter against Jacksonville, so we'll have to keep up with the latest updates on his concu sion protocols heading into a matchup with the Jets. Mo s flashed early in the season, but lately, we've been reminded why the fantasy community wasn't bullish on him heading into the year. He hasn't taken the workhorse role in the offense, and this is a pa s-first team with plenty of mouths to feed through the air.Even though the Jets are last in the league in points allowed to fantasy RBs, Mo s can only be ranked as high as the and given his inconsistent role in the offense. His ceiling is much higher,  Ricky Rubio Jersey but with Devin Singletary commanding just as many touches, it's tough to know what will happen in this backfield.

Browns' Watson back from NFL ban, clear to start in Houston 6 days ago  CLEVELAND (AP)  Deshaun Watson won't have a playbook for everything that lies ahead.The practices, meetings, film work, making handoffs, throwing pa ses for the Browns, all of that will be easy, second nature. The rest: protesters, heightened scrutiny and pointed questions, will be unscripted.There's no blueprint for the once-revered quarterback now reviled in some circles.Cleveland's controversial, $230 million QB was officially reinstated Monday by the NFL after serving allegations made by more than two dozen women.Watson's return wasn't accompanied by any fanfare, simply a posting on the league's personnel notice.He's now a starter again and poised to make his regular-season debut for the Browns on Sunday, coincidentally, in Houston, where he began his pro career and quickly rose to stardom Ed Davis Jersey  before off-field decisions knocked him off course.The 27-year-old quarterback isn't starting over, but anew.He's coming back to the Browns (4-7), who are clinging to the hope that he can lead them to the playoffs despite his long layoff.Browns coach Kevin Stefanski believes Watson, is ready for what will be his first game in 700 days  and whatever's next."I have confidence in Deshaun based on his preparation and, really, the focus is on just him doing his job, Stefanski  Royce O'Neale Jersey said a day after the Browns against Tampa Bay. "Were still gonna be all about the team effort, still offense, defense and special teams. So this is never, ever gonna be about one person.But as it relates to Deshaun, I believe in his preparation, I believe that he worked really hard on a bunch of things to be ready to go.In August, Watson ended months of legal entanglements by agreeing to the suspension, a $5 million fine and to undergo profe sional counseling and treatment after an independent arbitrator ruled he violated the leagues personal conduct policy.Watson was accused of being sexually inappropriate with the women during ma sage therapy se sions. The three-time Pro Bowler has long maintained he didn't hara s or a sault any of the women, some of whom said he forced them to have sex.Watson wasnt indicted on criminal charges by two grand juries and reached financial settlements in 23 of 24 civil lawsuits.While his return to Houston could be hostile, Stefanski said the Browns didn't consider delaying Watson's return. They didn't send three first-round draft picks to the Texans for him to watch.Their wait is over. It's time for Watson to be a franchise quarterback."Deshaun is gonna come in and be Deshaun, wide receiver Amari Cooper said Sunday. Weve seen that greatne s on display a multitude of times. So cant wait for him to get back, cant wait to practice with him Utah Jazz Hoodie . Cant wait to catch some balls from him.WHAT'S WORKING The derided defense rebounded against Tom Brady and the Buccaneers.With All-Pro end Myles Garrett leading the way with 1 1/2 sacks while playing through a painful shoulder injury, Cleveland's defense came up with big stops when needed in one of its best games in week.After giving up a touchdown in the third quarter, the Browns held the Bucs to 92 yards and forced six punts.WHAT NEEDS HELPHow about some consistency?One week, the Browns look like legitimate playoff contenders. The next, they're almost completely inept.Stefanski has been puzzled by his team's inability to string together good quarters, let alone good games. But Sunday's performance  along with Watson's return  could give the Browns a perfect jolt heading into December.STOCK UP Starting in place of Greg Newsome (concu sion), rookie cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. had a huge game.He was credited with four pa s breakups and didn't allow Bucs wide receiver Mike Evans a catch on the seven pa ses that were targeted to him with Emerson in coverage.STOCK DOWNRookie kicker Cade York mi sed his sixth field-goal attempt, this one a 39-yarder that had no chance.York did convert on a 51-yarder, but the Browns were counting on better production from the fourth-round pick. Stefanski wanted to speak with  Ricky Rubio Jersey York before making any comment about the latest misfire.INJURIES Garrett could barely get dre sed after aggravating a left shoulder sprain sustained two months ago when he flipped his car while speeding. Garrett acknowledged he may need surgery, and it's not out of the question the Browns will give him a week off to rest. ... CB A.J. Green is in concu sion protocol after making a tackle in the first quarter. ... Stefanski said Newsome, who has mi sed the past two games, is trending toward a return.KEY NUMBER218  Consecutive wins for Brady in games his team has led by seven points or more with two minutes left. The Browns ended that streak by scoring with 32 seconds left in regulation and winning with 19 seconds left in OT.WHAT'S NEXTThe Watson era begins against the haple s Texans (1-9-1), who may be the perfect opponent for him to shake off any rust.___AP NFL: hub/NFL and AP_NFL  in this topic  Cleveland Browns Deshaun Watson National Football League Amari Cooper Mike Evans Myles Garrett Deshaun Watson Houston Texans Cleveland Browns    Spain or Morocco? 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Andy Reid is one of the most accomplished head coaches of his era, compiling a 207-128-1 (.618 win percentage) in 21 seasons with the and . Reid was won 10 division titles, made six conference championship games and reached the once in his career as a head coach. Despite all of Reid's succe s, the conference championship game and the have been his biggest adversaries as a head coach.Reid will get to tackle both on Sunday, as he is 1 DeAndre Jordan Jersey -5 in conference championship games and 1-8 against the Titans -- his lowest winning percentage (.111) versus any opponent."It's got to be better on my end," Reid said. "I have players who have won more games than I have against them. I'm just going to bank on them."Sure Reid has had his failures against the Titans, but plenty of those lo ses have been self-inflicted. Reid's teams have held a double-digit lead in four of those lo ses, failing to preserve either of them thanks to offensive ineptitude and turnovers leading to defensive scores.  In a 2002 lo s to the Titans, the Eagles had a 24-10 halftime lead but punted on three of six po se sions, threw two interceptions on the first plays from scrimmage and fumbled on the final po se sion. Kansas City had  NBA Brooklyn Nets Jeresy a 17-7 halftime lead against Tenne see in a 2016 lo s but punted on four of five po se sions in the second half with an interception in between in a 19-17 lo s. The Chiefs had a 21-3 lead in the 2017 wild card playoff lo s to the Titans, but punted  Andre Roberson Jersey twice, mi sed a field goal and turned the ball over on downs, allowing the Titans to score 19 unanswered points to win 22-21.The common theme repeats itself as Reid's teams make a crucial mistake in the second half or refuse to stay aggre sive when they have the ball and can put the game away.Reid's Chiefs did the exact opposite in last weeks' AFC divisional playoff win over the . Kansas City had a 28-24 halftime lead over Houston after overcoming a 24-0 second-quarter deficit. The Chiefs remained Kevin Durant Jersey  aggre sive and scored touchdowns on three consecutive po se sions to take a 48-31 lead early in the fourth quarter. Reid and the Chiefs offense put the game out of reach by having 13 designed pa s plays and five designed run plays, the 72.2% pa s-run ratio was higher than the 61.58% the Chiefs had in the regular season.  Kansas City has a healthy and a full arsenal of receivers in tight end and wide receivers , , , and . The Chiefs can outscore any team with the speed they po se s on the outside and Mahomes's ability to extend the play and get the ball downfield. There's no need for the Chiefs to get conservative to run the ball when they don't have to.Maintaining aggre sivene s and extending a lead would take out of Jamal Crawford Jersey  the game and force the Titans to become one dimensional and make quarterback beat them. The Titans can win with Tannehill slinging the ball, but taking Henry out of the equation would benefit a Chiefs pa s rush that can blitz the quarterback at will in Steve Spagnuolo's defense.The Chiefs are built to finish off the Titans if they get a double-digit lead. The poor second-half po se sions must be eliminated by keeping their foot on the gas when Kansas City has the football. Reid can finally get back to the Super Bowl.

The Steelers entered Week 16 as an afterthought in the AFC wild-card race. Many a sumed that it would take too much for them to actually work their way DeAndre Jordan Jersey  into the race.After all, too many other teams had paths to the postseason. Pittsburgh would surely be eliminated before it worked its way into the mix.Fast forward to Saturday night, and now, Pittsburgh can enter a four-way tie for eighth place in the division if they can beat the Raiders at home.Suddenly, making the playoffs doesn't seem that farfetched.Sure, the Steelers may not have a chance of qualifying for the postseason. Still, with three games remaining, they are alive and are a part of a jam-packed AFC wild-card race from which only a few teams will emerge.So, what exactly are the Steelers' playoff chances? Here's a breakdown of where the Steelers stand as Week 16 of the NFL season continues.MORE: The Steelers are currently the 12th seed in the AFC playoff picture with most of Week 16 in the books. Despite their lower ranking, they entered Week 16 just two games back of the No. 7 seed in the conference.At 6-8, the Steelers are currently tied with the Raiders in terms of overall record. That tie will be broken when  Garrett Temple Jersey they face off Saturday night at Acrisure Stadium. And if the Steelers win, they will be in a four-way tie for the No. 8 seed in the AFC. In truth, not many. They have only two head-to-head wins against AFC teams  the Colts and Bengals  so they aren't likely to win a head-to-head tiebreaker over anyone. Beyond that, they have a 1-3 division record and a 2-7 conference record.Those tiebreak numbers are among the worst of the AFC teams still fighting for postseason berths. So, unle s the Steelers can improve that over the final three weeks, they probably won't crack the postseason field.MORE:  Pittsburgh has three games remaining on its schedule. All are against AFC foes. The Steelers will play the Raiders at home on Christmas Eve before traveling to Baltimore to face the Ravens  Keven Durant Jersey on New Year's Day. Then, they will host the Browns in Julius Erving Jersey  Week 18 to close out the season.The Steelers' opponents have a combined record of 21-21 entering Week 16. That will make it a stretch of average difficulty for the Steelers, but it will be easier than the rest of their season has been. They have a .543 strength of schedule to date. It's hard to imagine the Steelers making a strong enough push to earn a wild-card spot. Pittsburgh would have to go 3-0 to close the season to have a shot at the No. 7 seed in the AFC. That leaves them no room for error as they close out the season.The good news for the Steelers is that they are getting some of the help they needed in the postseason race to stay alive. The Patriots, Jets, and Titans all lost in Week 16, and that puts the Steelers within striking distance of them as Week 16 comes to a close.If the Steelers beat the Raiders on Saturday night, they will be in the logjam of seven-win teams and could have an outside chance to move up if all goes well Wilson Chandler Jersey  for them. Still, they would have to go undefeated to have a chance to make the postseason, so it won't be easy.Of course, it's worth noting that Mike Tomlin has never posted a losing record during his time in Pittsburgh. The only way he can avoid that in 2022 is by guiding the team to a 3-0 finish.

The Titans held a huddle minutes before their Week 11 game in Baltimore right on the Ravens' midfield logo. John Harbaugh didn't like it.The CBS broadcast showed what looked like the majority of Tenne see's active roster temporarily gathered on top of Baltimore's  Bill Walton Jersey logo. After their huddle broke up, the Ravens coach came to meet some of the Titans for a shouting match.Video of HC Patrick Beverley Jersey  John Harbaugh and CB Malcolm Butler going back-and-forth pregame.  NFL Update (@MySportsUpdate) The two Tenne see players coming toward Harbaugh are cornerback Malcolm Butler (21) and wide receiver A.J. Brown (11). A few of Butler's choice words appear to be the type that we'll  Serge Ibaka Jersey avoid writing on this page.MORE: CBS went on to show footage of Harbaugh and Tenne see coach Mike Vrabel discu sing the incident further; with masks on, however, it's impo sible to know what they were saying. The officials spoke with the coaches, too.Football games aren't without pregame skirmishes, and while they sometimes appear to happen for no reason, some of the emotion in this one likely stems from Tenne see knocking Baltimore out of the AFC playoffs last season in the divisional round. Despite Baltimore's 14-2 regular-season record  and the presence of MVP Lamar Jackson  the Titans handled the Ravens in a 28-12  Los Angeles Clippers T-Shirts win. They were knocked out by the Chiefs the following week.Jackson played poorly against the Titans a season ago, and he has a chance at some redemption in Baltimore in Week 11. . But Jackson at least went  Danny Manning Jersey with the cliche, "That was last year," in the leadup to this rematch.The pregame conflict suggests that last year hasn't been totally forgotten.

, once thought to be the shoo-in for last season's Comeback Player of the Year award, suffered a dip in his play during the final stretch of the 2020 season. Specifically, it appeared that Roethlisberger had lost some of the zip on his deep ball, one of the main weapons in his arsenal during a decorated 17-year career as the ' quarterback.It wasn't a surprise when Roethlisberger -- during his first media availability since the end of the 2020 season -- was asked about his drop in production near the end of last season and whether or not that worries him heading into 2021."I had  Marcus Morris Jersey total reconstruction on my elbow, that might have something to do with it," Roethlisberger said with a smile. "No excuses. My arm feels great, though."Roethlisberger, 39, admitted to feeling worn down near the end of the 2020 season. He also took responsibility for the Steelers winning just one of their final six games following an 11-0 start. But instead of lamenting over 2020, Roethlisberger is looking forward to the prospects of the 2021 season. For the fifth time in his career, Roethlisberger will have a new offensive coordinator: Matt Canada, who enjoyed a succe sful run in the college ranks before joining Pittsburgh's staff as the team's quarterbacks coach last season.  The Steelers' over-reliance on Roethlisberger's right arm last season, Pittsburgh's 32nd ranked rushing attack and what was often criticized as a predictable game plan ultimately led to the change in coordinators. The Steelers are hoping that Canada can wake up an offense that just three years ago set a franchise record for touchdowns scored in a season."There is a lot of new," , via Joe Rutter of the . "For someone who has Daniel Oturu Jersey  had a very similar offense for a very long time, verbiage-wise, it's taking some extra studying. It's a fun, new challenge. Guys are getting it, and hopefully it translates into winning football."A more diverse offensive attack will surely improve the Steelers' offense that endured a four-game streak of failing to score at least 20 points last season. Furthermore, the addition of first-round pick , tight end (a second-round pick) and fellow rookie linemen and . should help revive what has been a dormant rushing attack.  "Coach Canada's offense is one that hopefully will be Danilo Gallinari Jersey  a good one," Roethlisberger said, "and we need to be able to execute the plays that he calls, and hopefully we'll be better on offense this year than we were last year. ... He's got more motions, but I feel like that's where the is kind of going right now. I can go under center, we'll be under the gun, we'll move. We'll throw a lot of different looks and schemes at people and see what looks."Harris, the first running back the Steelers have selected in the first round since 2008, has left a quick impre sion on Roethlisberger, who played with four Pro Bowl running backs during his first 17 seasons."He's a really hard worker," Roethlisberger said of Harris, who is fresh off of helping Alabama win the national championship. "He's in here extra long. I think the other day the running back coach (Eddie Faulkner) told him, 'Hey Najee, I have to go home now.' That just shows that Quentin Richardson Jersey  he's still in there watching film. He's constantly asking questions, and that's good. He doesn't seem lost. It's not too big for him. He's out there and he's playing fast. And I think the most exciting part about Najee that we're all going to be excited to see is once he clicks and he goes full speed, it's going to be something to see."    Some Ben Roethlisberger to Najee Harris action  Noah Strackbein (@NoahStrack)  Roethlisberger also expre sed his excitement in getting another year to work with Pittsburgh's receiving corps, a group that includes , , and . Roethlisberger confirmed prior reports that he played a somewhat significant role in Smith-Schuster re-signing with the Steelers."Is there a guy in the NFL that on third and short-to-medium you want the ball in his hands as much as JuJu? I can't think of one," Roethlisberger said. "The pa sion that he gives to this city and to this team to help us win is awesome."Roethlisberger, whose return to the Steelers was not a sure thing at the end of the '20 season, is hoping to cap off his career with a third win, which would put him in an elite category of quarterbacks that includes , Joe Montana, former Steeler Terry Bradshaw, and Troy Aikman. And while the Steelers are not a trendy pick to make it out of the AFC, Big Ben likes his team's chances.  "I knew we had obviously a great defense and some amazing weapons on offense," Roethlisberger said. "I wanted to come back to be  Montrezl Harrell Jersey a part of what I think is a special football team that everyone is overlooking, which I think is kind of cool."

Knock, knock?Who's There? . Remember us?Yes, even though Alabama is dealing with a two-lo s season, the reports of its demise regarding the College Football Playoff have turned out to be premature.At No. 8 in last week's CFP rankings, the Crimson Tide needed four teams ahead of it to falter in order to move into position  Pat Connaughton Jersey for a po sible spot in the semifinals.It came extremely close to having just that on Saturday, only to see No. 3 Michigan and No. 4 TCU win on field goals as time expired (19-17 over Illinois, and 29-28 at Baylor, respectively), and Southern California hold on to beat UCLA (48-45).But Alabama got the outcome it needed the most to have a realistic shot at the playoff, No. 5 Tenne see losing at South Carolina. The 63-38 final ended the Volunteers playoff chances.We've said all along that the selection committee would be extremely hard-pre sed to have three teams from the same conference in the playoff, and the Crimson Tide was stuck behind both the Volunteers and the No. 6 , the two teams that eked out final-play wins over Alabama at home.However, if LSU can't beat No. 1 Georgia in the SEC Championship Game in Atlanta (or somehow loses at Texas A&M next week) Alabama becomes the league's second option should the Crimson Tide manage to beat Auburn next week at Bryant-Denny Stadium.Either way, let the scoreboard watching commence, with Alabama fans hoping for the following: No. 3 Michigan vs. No. 2 Ohio State not to be close. The winner still has to play in the Big Ten Championship Game, but the loser has no way to add anything to its resume. The Wolverines have had the weaker schedule having faced just one ranked opponent this season, so solid lo s can put them behind the Crimson Tide. No. 4 TCU to lose at least once. It hosts Iowa State before playing the Big 12 Championship Game against an opponent to be determined but most likely Kansas State. No. 9 Clemson not  Allen Iverson Jersey to leapfrog ahead in the rankings. It hosts South Carolina before playing one-lo s North Carolina for the ACC title. The Tigers have three wins against ranked teams, but lost 35-14 to Notre Dame. USC to lose. The Trojans host Notre Dame and then play in the Pac-12 Championship Game. Oregon can still be a spoiler after defeating Utah last Saturday night, 20-17, but its two lo ses are 49-3 to Georgia and 37-34 to Washington.Wouldn't it be strange, though, to see Alabama's chances of making the playoff hinge on former Auburn quarterback Bo Nix and the Ducks against Southern California in the Pac-12 title game? Stranger things have happened.As for Alabama's 34-0 victory over Austin Peay:Player of the Game: Running back Jase McClellan had a career-high 156 rushing yards on 17 carries, averaging 9.2 yards per attempt, and two touchdownPlay of the Game: Safety Brian Branch's interception early in the fourth quarter ended Austin Peay's effort to end the shutout, and was the first play, on first-and-10 Ray Allen Jersey  at the Crimson Tide 37, after Alabama was called for a false start on fourth-and-2.Statistic of the Game: Austin Peay's offense was limited to one explosive play (run of 13-plus yards, and pa s 17-plus yards).Alabama's defense limited Austin Peay to 77 offensive yards in the second half, during which the Governors were just 1-for-7 on third-down conversions.Scroll to Continue Bryce Young's 75 percent completion percentage (18 of 24) was his best of the season. He topped that four times during his Hesiman Trophy season, against Southern Mi s, Ole Mi Marvin Williams Jersey  s, New Mexico State and Arkansas. Of Austin Peay's 53 yards after the catch, 32 came one play. The other 21 were spread out over 19 receptions. Alabama had a nice drive going, from its own 13 to the Austin Peay 28, when on third-and-9. Jalen Milroe made a bad decision and tried to force a pa s near the goal-line that was picked off. The Crimson Tide didn't really go after starting quarterback Mike DiLiello, who completed 20 for 32 attempts for 147 yards. But it was the first time since the season opener against Utah State that Alabama did not record a sack.Austin Peay held Alabama to 34 points, which is the fewest points the Crimson Tide has scored against an FCS team since the subdivision originated in 1978. It was also the fewest points the Governors have allowed to an SEC team, and against an FBS team since losing to Miami (OH), 31-10, in 2017.Too many hits on Young, including when unnece sarily  Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Jersey fighting for extra yards near the end zone. Alabama's fortunate he didn't take another shot to the head, or suffer another injury when taking the blindside hit on the corner blitz.1 Branch led the Crimson Tide with six solo tackles, while the defensive backs were credited with 18.2 Alabama has scored 54 touchdowns this season, and is averaging 40 points scored per game compared to 39.87 in 2021. Defensively, the Crimson went from yielding 13.3 points per game last season to 20.1, and that's after recording its second shutout this season.3 The Crimson Tide defense had two interceptions in a game for the first time since the 2021 SEC Championship Game against Georgia. Alabama had more than one pickoff in four games last season.4 After having a team-record 17 penalties at Tenne see, Alabama has had five or fewer flags in three of the last four games.5 The headline on the Austin Peay website: "Govs stem the Tide with three takeaways in regular-season finale."See Also: .