. . JAGUARS: Fire HC, Doug Marrone. COLTS: In playoffs. Rookie RB, Jonathan Taylor, crushes RB, Edgerron James, franchise high record of 209, yds in a game. Taylor, (just the 2nd Colt to run 200 yds in a game), Ran 253 yds. BILLS: Will be #4 seed. BEARS: In playoffs. BROWNS: Earn playoff spot. RAMS: QB, John Wolford, in his 1st ever NFL game, leads Rams to playoff. PACKERS: Clinch NFC number 1 seed. TITANS: Win AFC SOUTH. RB, Derrick Henry rushes for 2,000 Yd regular season. BUCCANEERS: WR, Mike Evans, breaks record for MOST CONSECUTIVE SEASONS WITH 1000 Yds. Evans, now has 7 straight seasons with 1,000 Yds. However just one play after reaching that plateau, Evans suffered a knee injury, (not know how serious), when he slipped in the end zone. The previous record was held by VIKINGS, Randy Moss. QB, Tom Brady breaks Brett Favre’s record for MOST REGULAR SEASON STARTS, with today 299 th start. RAVENS: Clinch playoff spot. CARDINALS: In playoff. QB, Lamar Jackson becomes 1st QB, to rush for BACK TO BACK 1,000 Yds season. A NEW NFL RECORD. The only other QB to rush for 1,000 Yds in a season was, FALCONS, Michael Vick, in 2006. BROWNS: Clinch 1st playoff spot since 2002 VIKINGS: Rookie WR, Justin Jefferson sets record for MOST RECEIVING Yds BY A ROOKIE IN SUPER BOWL ERA, with 1,400 Yds. The previous record of 1,377 Yds. was held by CARDINAL WR, Anquan Bodin set in 2003. Earlier in the game today he broke the franchise record of 1,313 Yds, held by ROOKIE, Randy Moss, in 1998. (This just isn’t Randy Moss’ day. Two records broken in 1 day). AFC: (12/30/20) With 7 playoff berths, has one too many teams with a winning record. So 1 team, (NFC East) with a losing record will get into the playoffs, while a team now with 10, wins will sit out. Vying now are the BROWNS, TITANS, RAVENS, DOLPHINS, and COLTS. These teams have identical records of 10-5. All are fighting for 3 wild card spots, and the AFC South Championship. Indianapolis COLTS are the only team that needs help to make the playoffs. First they need to beat the JAGUARS, this week. Secondly, they need one of the other teams to lose. However; the case is different in the NFC East. The winner there is assured of having a losing record, while the 7th seed could be in with an 8-8 record if the CARDINALS, and BEARS lose, the BEARS will get the third wild card spot. 49’ERS: (12/30/20): Added, LS, Colin Holb, to active roster. TE, Charlie Woerner, off Covid-19/reserve. (01/01/21), Signed K, Tristan Vizcalino, from VIKINGS, practice squad, to fill in for K, Tristan Vizcalino, on COVID-19/reserve. OUT, WR , Brandon Aiyuk, (ankle), DT, Kevin Givens, (not injury related), LB, Dre Greenlaw, (calf), DT, Javon Kinlaw, (knee), WR, Deebo Samuel, (hamstring), CB, Richard Sherman, (calf), CB, K’Waun Williams, (shin). QUESTIONABLE, S, Tarvarius Moore, (ankle), CB, Emmanuel Moseley, (hamstring), LB, Mark Nzeocha, (illness). . BEARS: (01/01/21), OUT: CB, Jaylon Johnson, (shoulder), CB, Buster Skrine, (concussion). QUESTIONABLE: S, Deon Bush, (foot), S, Tashaun Gipson, (neck), TE, Demetrius Harris, (foot), TE, Cole Kmet, (shoulder), WR, Cordarrelle Patterson, (knee). . BENGALS: (01/01/21), Signed TE, Mitchell Wilcox to active roster. OUT: C, B.J. Finney ,(abdomen), CB, William Jackson, (concussion), LB, Logan Wilson, (ankle) . BILLS: (12/2920): QB, Josh Allen broke franchise record for TD passes a single season. The record was held by former BILLS QB Jim Kelly. (12/30/20): WR, Cole Beasley (leg), is week-week. (01/01/21), Activated WR, John Brown, from COVID-19/reserve. OUT:, WR, Cole Beasley, (knee), TE, Reggie Gilliam, (knee, hamstring) . BRONCOS: (01/01/21), DE, Bradley Chubb, (ankle), and G, Graham Glasgow, (shoulder), listed as QUESTIONABLE for Sunday’s game. OUT: WR, K.J. Hamler, (concussion). QUESTIONABLE: RB, LeVante Bellamy, (ankle), LB, Anthony Chickillo, (ribs), DE, Bradley Chubb, (ankle), G, Graham Glasgow (shoulder), S, Trey Marshall (quadricep). . BROWNS: (12/30/20): TE, Harrison Bryant, DBs, Andrew Sendejo, and Karl Joseph, on COVID-19/reserve. (12/31/20): LB, Malcolm Smith, and TE, Harrison Bryant, OUT, (COVID-19). LB, B.J. Goodson, CB, Denzel Ward, and S, Andrew Sendejo, (COVID-19; close contact), OUT. Further testing, and tracing may result in more players being ruled out. The team is HOPEFUL they will get back, WRs, Jarvis Landry, Rashard Higgins, Donovan Peoples-Jones, and Khadrel Hodges. (01/01/21), NO NEW COVID-19 POSITIVES. OUT:, C, Nick Harris, (knee). QUESTIONABLE: LB, Tae Davis (ankle), T, Kendall Lamm, (illness), LB, Sione Takitaki, (ankle), G, Wyatt Teller (ankle) (01/02/21), Close Facility after a member of the coaching staff tests COVID-19 positive. . BUCCANEERS: (12/30/20): Activated RB, Ronald Jones, from COVID-19/reserve. (01/01/21), CB, Carlton Davis, (groin), GTD (game time decision). S, Mike Edwards, (hip), Ready to play Sunday. LB, Devin White (COVID-19 POSTIVE), and OLB, Shaquille Barrett, (COVID-19 Close contact), placed on COVID-19/reserve. OUT: DT, Jeremiah Ledbetter (calf); DOUBTFUL: CB, Carlton Davis (groin) . .BROWNS: (12/30/20): TE, Harrison Bryant, DBs, Andrew Sendejo, and Karl Joseph, on COVID-19/reserve. (12/31/20): LB, Malcolm Smith, and TE, Harrison Bryant, OUT, (COVID-19). LB, B.J. Goodson, and S, Andrew Sendejo, (COVID-19; close contact), OUT. Further testing, and tracing may result in more players being ruled out. The team is HOPEFUL they will get back, WRs, Jarvis Landry, Rashard Higgins, Donovan Peoples-Jones, and Khadrel Hodges. . CARDINALS: (12/2920): QB. Kyler Murray (lower leg), is questionable. (12/30/20): Kyler Murray expects to play Sunday. (01/01/21), QUESTIONABLE: S, Budda Baker, (neck), TE, Darrell Daniels, (hamstring), RB, Chase Edmonds, (hip), WR, Larry Fitzgerald, (groin), TE, Maxx Williams, (ankle). (01/03/21), RB, Chase Edmonds, (hip) now a GTD. . CHARGERS: (01/01/21), OUT: DE, Joey Bosa, (shin, concussion), T, Bryan Bulaga, (foot), CB, Casey Hayward, (hamstring), LB, Malik Jefferson, (shoulder), S Rayshawn Jenkins, (ankle). QUESTIONABLE: S, Jahleel Addae ,(calf), T, Sam Tevi (knee). . CHIEFS: (12/30/20) Decision time for HC, Andy Reid, with 1st round bye in his pocket. Play his 1st stringers, and… Continue reading NFL CONFIDENCE PICKS WEEK 17 NFL 01/03/2020
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JETS: No longer winless beat Rams 23-20. Downside; they are now tied with Jaguars for 1st overall draft pick. Jags hold tie-breaker. PATRIOTS Eliminated from postseason contention for first time since 2008. (Longest in NFL history. Another record for the Patriots). SEAHAWKS: Clinch playoff spot. BILLS: Clinch 1st AFC East title since 1995. RAVENS: WR, Dez Bryant catches 1st TD in over three years. LIONS: Fired, Special Teams Coordinator Brayden Coombs (It has been hinted; all coaching positions will be changed). PANTHERS: Fire GM Marty Hurney. PACKERS: QB, Aaron Rodgers sets NFL record, becoming 1st QB to throw 40 TDs in 3 separate seasons NFL Discuss scheduling of 17th game next season. No vote was taken. NFL RULE CHANGE: (In reaction to Dez Bryant’s ouster minutes before KO). “If a positive test or high-risk close contact designation comes after the deadline for submitting game day inactives, a club can activate a new player up to 30 minutes before KO. Inactives are required 90 minutes before KO. The team “must place the effected player on COVID-19/reserve list”; before it can active a player priorly on inactive list or elevate a player . NFL notifies teams there will be no local playoff bubbles. 49’ERS: C, Hroniss Grasu (knee), and WR, Deebo Samuel, (hamstring), OUT. CB, Emmanuel Mosley, (hamstring), LB, Fred Warner (stringer), and CB, K’Waun Williams (ankle), are Questionable. QB, Jimmy Garoppolo unlikely to play rest of season. On IR since Nov 5, (playoff outlook slight, no use in taking a chance on him getting hurt). BEARS: “Questionable” Sunday Vs Vikings are: TE Jimmy Graham, and LB Khalil Mack Jalon Johnson (shoulder), LB “Questionable” Sunday Vs Vikings S, Deon Bush (foot), LB, James Vaughters, (knee) CB, Buster Skrine, (concussion). OUT BENGALS: DT Geno Atkins, on IR (right shoulder). He will have surgery. Moved DE Amani Bledsoe to active roster from COVID-19/reserve. QB, Austin Ekeler,(knee), no practice. QB Ryan Finley will take first reps. BILLS: S, Jaquan Johnson, (ankle), will not play Saturday Vs Broncos. TE, Lee Smith, (knee), Questionable. WO, John Brown, still on IR BRONCOS: Cancel walk through when strength and conditioning coach Loren Landow tested COVID-19 positive. Moved K, Taylor Russolino, and LB Josh Watson from practice squad. G, Graham Glasgow (foot), RB, Melvin Gordon, (shoulder), RB Phillip Lindsay, (hip), and S, Trey Marshall, (shin), listed (Questionable). BROWNS: ) QB, Baker Mayfield makes NFL history on MNF. Baker has thrown the longest pass on record. The “HAIL MARY” pass was thrown from his own 40 yard line, and bounced of the goal. Although it was an incomplete pass the throw covered a distance of over 70 yds. OUT: G, Wyatt Teller, (ankle). QUESTIONABLE: TEs David Njoku, (knee). and Austin Hooper, (neck), and CBs Denzel Ward, (calf) and Kevin Johnson (groin), TE: David Njoku, (knee) But, Coach, Kevin Stefanski, expects Ward and Hooper to play OUT: S, Andrew Sendjo suffered a concussion and is in protocol. Also out is G, Wyatt Teller, (ankle) BUCCANEERS: Kicker Ryan Succop, Punter Bradley Pinion, and Long Snapper Zach Triner, placed on COVID-19/reserve. The Bucs do not have backups on active roster They do have Kicker Greg Joseph on the practice squad. They have called in Punter Dustin Colquitt, Kicker Brett Maher, Long Snapper Garrison Sanborn for “visits”. RB Ronald Jones is scheduled to have a surgical procedure to have a pin placed in his fractured pinky finger on Tuesday. LT, Donovan Smith placed on COVID-19/reserve. Will be unavailable for Falcons game. UT, (Utility Tackle), Josh Wells, will fill in for Smith. P, Bradley Pnion, K, Ryan Succop, and Long Snapper Zach Triner, Removed from COVID-19/reserve. COLTS: P, Rigoberto Sanchez, (16 days after tumor removal surgery), has chance to play Sunday Vs Texans. DT, Deforest Buckner, (ankle), OT Anthony Castonzo (knee), Questionable. TE, Mo Alie-Cox, (knee), CARDINALS: TE, Darrell Daniels, and DE Josh Mauro, return from IR. PK, Mike Nugent moves up from practice squad. QUESTIONABLE: RB, Chase Edmonds, (ankle), and CB, Dre Kickpatrick, (hamstring), and G, Justin Pugh, (calf). OUT: K, Zane Gonzalez, (back), LB, Kylie Fitts, (hamstring), DT, Jordan Phillips, (hamstring), S, Jalen Thompson, (ankle). OUT: CHARGERS: Placed Safety Darwin James on COVID-19/reserve. WRs, Keenan Allen, (hamstring), and Mike Williams, (back), Game Time Decision TNF. RB, Austin Ekeler, (quad) expected to play. CHIEFS: OUT: RB, Darwin Thompson, (illness), LB, Damien Wilson, (knee). DOUBTFUL: T, Mike Remmers, (back, neck), QUESTIONABLE: T, Eric Fisher, (back). RB, Clyde Edwards-Helaire had a HIP/ANKLE injury Sunday. Early expectations are, he will miss rest of regular season. But, may have a chance to return for post-season games. More will be known after Monday’s MRI. COWBOYS: Owner Jerry Jones, confirms Coach Mike McCarthy will return as Coach next season. CB, Deante Burton, (shoulder), OUT Sunday. RB, Ezekiel Elliott and S, Xavier Woods (groin), CB, Rashard Robinson, (knee) “questionable”. DOLPHINS: QUESTIONABLE. WR, DeVante Parker suffered hamstring strain status TE, Mike Gesiki, Game time decision, and WRs Jakeem Grant , LBs, Jerome Baker, (knee), Elando Roberts (chest), and Kyle Van Noy,(hip), G, Ereck Flowers, (ankle), Vs Patriots, Sunday EAGLES: RT Jack Driscoll OUT for rest of season with MCL sprain. CB, Darius Slay, still on concussion protocol. CB, Avonte Maddox, (knee). QUESTIONABLE: S, Grayland Arnold, (hamstring), DT, Malik Jackson, (concussion). CB Darius Slay upgraded to Questionable. FALCONS: OUT: WR, Julio Jones (hamstring )out for second week. CBs, Ricardo Allen, (concussion), and Darqueze Dennard, (quadricep), DT, Marlon Davidson, (knee). QUESTIONABLE: are G, James Carpenter, (groin), T, Kaleb McGary , (not injury related) FOOTBALL TEAM: QB, Alex Smith (calf injury) needs rest and rehab. OUT. QB, Dwayne Haskins, will Staer. RB, Antonio Gibson, (toe injury), is “doubtful“. RB, Lamar Miller has been signed as “insurance”. OUT are, G, Cole Holcomb, (concussion), LB, Kevin Pierre-Louis (ankle). GIANTS: QB, Daniel Jones, (hamstring, ankle). “Questionable . CB, James Bradbury, placed on COVID-19/reserve; high risk contact. OUT Sunday. TE, Kaden Smith, (knee) added to injury report… Continue reading NFL CONFIDENCE PICKS WEEK 15 NFL 12/17-19-20-21/2020
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RAVENS: QB Lamar Jackson rushes for 94 yds. RB Gus Edwards added 101 yds rushing, and RB J.K. Dobbins added 71 rushing yds in Tuesdsy’s victory over the Cowboys. FOOTBALL TEAM ENDS STEELERS UNDEFEATED SEASON 23-17.BILLS get 1st MNF WIN since 1999 BENGALS Safety SHAWN WILLIAMS and TITANS TEAIR TART, suspended 1 game. For violations of UNNESSARY ROUGHNESS, and UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT. Each one INTENTIONALLY STEPPED on an opposing player WILLIAMS stepped on the leg of DOLPHIN G SOLOMON KINDLEY as players were untangling themselves from a pile at the end of a play just before halftime. TART stepped on the leg of BROWNS G WYATT TELLER after he had knocked Tart into the backfield and away from a second-quarter play. Each one will most likely file an appeal. PACKERS: QB Aaron Rodgers 1st player in NFL history to throw 35 TDs in 5 different seasons. Rodgers is in 7th place behind Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Peyton Manning, Brett Favre, Dan Marino, and Phillip Rivers in CAREER TD passes PATRIOTS: QB Cam Newton becomes FIRST QB in NFL history to have 4 games in a season with more than 1 RUSHING TD VETERAN KICKER RETIRES: 35 Year old Stephen Hauschka is retiring after 13 seasons. Began career with RAVENS (2008-2009). Then moved to Broncos for 2010 season. Hauschka is most know for his six season with the Seahawks. He played in 2 Super Bowls with a win in 2014. A very reliable KICKER makin 88.8% of 197 FG attempts with the Seahawks, and 95.1% of extra point tries. He moved to play for the BILLS in 2017. Successfully making 87.9% o 33 attempts. and scoring the only 3 points in their loss (10-3) in the wild card game with the Jaguars. He became a JAGUAR in 2020 but was cut after an 0-2 showing. Career wise he ended with a FG85.2%, an EP of 95.7%. A career long FG of 58 yds. and 1149 points scored FORMER RB: LaGarrette Blount officially retiring. Blount began his career as an undrafted free agent with the TITANS in 2010. But joined the BUCCANEERS, before the 2010 season. He played the 2014 season with the STEELERS between 2 stints with the PATIROTS. 2017 saw with the EAGLES, and finished his career in 2018 playing for the LIONS Blount last played in 2018. He played with 6 different teams in his 9 year NFL career. Spanning his nine-year career, Blount ran for 6,306 yards in and scored 56 touchdowns in the regular season. In eleven career playoff games, Blount totaled 600 yards and eleven TDs. RAVENS/STEELERS: Pass Wednesday COVID-19 tests STEELERS, CHIEFS, SAINTS: Can clinch playoff berths this week. BEARS: QUESTIONABLE: QB Nick Foles (hip), DT Akiem Hicks (hamstring), G Germain Ifedi (calf), T Charles Leno (toe), LB Khalil Mack (back), WR Darnell Mooney (knee), WR Allen Robinson (knee), LB James Vaughters (knee), LB Josh Woods (foot) BENGALS: OUT: CB Tony Brown (hamstring), G Alex Redmond (concussion); QUESTIONABLE: DT Christian Covington (illness), C B.J. Finney (back), LS Clark Harris (illness), CB Darius Phillips (illness), WR Mike Thomas (hamstring), DT Xavier Williams (back), S Brandon Wilson (hamstring) BRONCOS: OUT: S Trey Marshall; QUESTIONABLE: WR Jerry Jeudy (ankle), RB Phillip Lindsay (knee), LB Malik Reed (shin) BROWNS: OUT: WR Khadarel Hodge (hamstring), WR Taywan Taylor (neck), CB Denzel Ward (calf); QUESTIONABLE: C Nick Harris (ankle), DT Vincent Taylor (knee) CARDINALS: OUT: S Jalen Thompson (ankle); QUESTIONABLE: DT Angelo Blackson (illness), DT Rashard Lawrence (calf), S Charles Washington (groin) CHARGERS: DOUBTFUL: LB Denzel Perryman (back); : QUESTIONABLE RB Kalen Ballage (ankle), CB Casey Hayward Jr. (groin), DE Uchenna Nwosu (chest), WR Joe Reed. CHIEFS: OUT: LB Dorian O’Daniel (ankle); QUESTIONABLE: RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire (illness). COLTS: Acitvated DT DeForest Buckner from COVID-19 reserve list. OUT: T Anthony Castonzo (knee), LB Bobby Okereke (ankle), P Rigoberto Sanchez (illness), S Khari Willis (back, quadricep); QUESTIONABLE: T Chaz Green (back), TE Noah Togiai (knee). COWBOYS: OL Zack Martin on injured reserve; for at least 3 games. DOLPHINS: QB Tua Tagovailoa (left thumb injury), is EXPECTED TO START SUNDAY’S GAME AGAINST the Bengals. DOUBTFUL: RB Salvon Ahmed (shoulder), RB DeAndre Washington (hamstring); QUESTIONABLE: G Solomon Kindley (foot), WR Malcolm Perry (chest), EAGLES: OUT: S Rudy Ford (hamstring); QUESTIONABLE: CB Darius Slay (calf) FALCONS: WR Julio Jones (hamstring) and RB Todd Gurley (knee) questionable for Sunday’s game against Saints this week. WR Calvin Ridley missed Friday practice, with foot and ankle problems. OUT: G James Carpenter (groin); QUESTIONABLE: DE Dante Fowler (hamstring), , CB Kendall Sheffield (illness) GIANTS: QB Daniel Jones (hamstring) doubtful for Sunday’s game against the Seahawks. QUESTIONABLE: LB David Mayo (knee) JAGUARS: Jaguars: OUT: LB Dakota Allen (hamstring), LB Kamalei Correa (hamstring), TE Ben Ellefson (knee), DT Davon Hamilton (knee), CB Sidney Jones (Achilles); QUESTIONABLE: WR Chris Conley (hip), T Jawaan Taylor (knee), S Jarrod Wilson (shoulder) JETS: FIRED: DC Greg Williams after questionable call which kept the team on its losing streak. OUT: G Alex Lewis (not injury related); QUESTIONABLE: G Pat Elflein (shoulder), T George Fant (knee, ankle LIONS: OUT: WR Kenny Golladay (hip), DE Da’Shawn Hand (groin), CB Jeff Okudah (shoulder); QUESTIONABLE: DE Austin Bryant (thigh), QB Matthew Stafford (right thumb), RB D’Andre Swift (illness), S Tracy Walker (not injury related) PACKERS: OUT: C Corey Linsley (knee); QUESTIONABLE: LB Krys Barnes (calf), RB Tyler Ervin (ribs), LB Za’Darius Smith (ankle). PATRIOTS: QUESTIONABLE: LB Ja’Whaun Bentley (groin), DL Adam Butler (shoulder), DL Byron Cowart (back), DB Kyle Dugger (toe), K Nick Folk (back), TE Ryan Izzo (hamstring, hand), CB J.C. Jackson (hip), FB Jakob Johnson (knee), G Shaq Mason (calf), QB Cam Newton (abdomen), WR Matthew Slater (knee), RB J.J. Taylor (quadricep). PANTHERS: Place 8 on COVID-19/reserve list. They are WRs DJ Moore, and Curtis Samuels. Others are, Derrick Brown, Zach Kerr, Shaq Thompson, Greg Little, Michael Palardy ,and practice squad receiver Ishmael Hyman RAIDERS: RB Josh Jacobs (ankle) will not play Sunday against the Jets. OUT: S Johnathan Abram (knee), DT Maliek Collins (hamstring, ankle), QUESTIONABLE: DT Maurice Hurst (ankle, calf), CB Isaiah Johnson (groin), CB Trayvon Mullen (illness) RAMS: OUT: LB Terrell Lewis (knee); QUESTIONABLE:… Continue reading NFL CONFIDENCE PICKS WEEK 13 NFL 12/03-06-07-08/2020