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Chad Beebe Hauls In Game-Winning Reception In Week 12
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Chad Beebe made the first touchdown catch of his career with 46 seconds remaining in Sunday's win over Carolina, icing a double-digit second half comeback. With Adam Thielen (COVID-19) unavailable, Beebe stepped into a larger role during Week 12 and finished with seven receptions for 63 receiving yards. Beebe muffed a […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoMichael Badgley Sees Kicking Woes Continue During Week 12
Los Angeles Chargers kicker Michael Badgley entered Sunday's contest against Buffalo on a two-week streak of not having missed an extra point or field goal -- that streak came to an end in Week 12. Badgley missed his first kick of the day -- an extra point -- before making his only field goal attempt, […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoKeelan Cole Sr. Held In Check During Week 12 Defeat
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole Sr. had an opportunity to break out Sunday versus Cleveland with D.J. Chark Jr. (hip) ruled out, but that never came to fruition. Cole finished with three receptions (on six targets) for 44 yards against a stout Browns Defense, albeit one that was missing Denzel Ward (calf). Cole's upside […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoDrew Sample Hauls In Four Receptions During Week 12
Cincinnati Bengals tight end Drew Sample showed a solid rapport with Brandon Allen during Sunday's loss to the Giants, bringing down four receptions for 40 yards. Sample's targets have fluctuated throughout 2020 with Joe Burrow under center, but he was able to deliver his best stat line since Week 7 with Allen as the QB. […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoCollin Johnson Hauls In 96 Receiving Yards, One TD In Week 12
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Collin Johnson may have logged just 10 offensive snaps last week, but he erupted for career-highs across the board during Sunday's loss to Cleveland. With Mike Glennon under center for the first time in 2020, Johnson saw eight targets, four of which he hauled in for a catch, including a 46-yard […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoBrian Flores Reiterates Tua Tagovailoa Is Starter When Healthy
The Miami Dolphins turned to veteran quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick to help them beat the Jets on Sunday due to the thumb injury sustained by Tua Tagovailoa (thumb) earlier in the week. After Fitzpatrick was removed from the starting gig earlier this year, and in light of his strong performance Sunday, head coach Brian Flores was […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoA.J. Green Logs Third Game Of 2020 Without Catch In Week 12
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green was able to haul in his first touchdown of the year last week versus Washington, but his production against the Giants on Sunday was the drastic opposite. Green figured to see his numbers take a downturn in wake of the injury to Joe Burrow (knee), which has paved the […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoJanoris Jenkins Departs Sunday With Non-Serious Knee Injury
New Orleans Saints cornerback Janoris Jenkins (knee) left Sunday's contest versus Denver shortly before halftime due to a knee injury before eventually being marked questionable to return. He never did make it back to the field, but it appears that he has avoided a serious knee injury, with Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.football reporting that Jenkins […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoGiovani Bernard Scuffles In Extended Role During Week 12
Cincinnati Bengals running back Giovani Bernard was held in check by the Giants on Sunday, rushing for 32 yards on just eight carries. Even with third-string quarterback Brandon Allen making the start, Bernard received just ten touches (having added two receptions) as Cincinnati struggled to produce on offense. With Joe Mixon (foot) on injured reserve […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoTampa Bay Places Vita Vea On COVID-19/Reserve List
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea (COVID-19 list) was transferred to the COVID-19/reserve list Saturday, further cementing his out status for Sunday against Kansas City. (Players do not necessarily have to test positive in order to be placed on the list.) Having been on injured reserve due to a leg fracture, Vea has proven […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoGraham Gano Returns For Week 12’s Contest
New York Giants kicker Graham Gano (COVID-19) has been activated ahead of Sunday's game versus Cincinnati, returning to the mix without having missed a game despite a positive virus test. With the Giants having been on their bye last week, Ryan Santoso would have served as the team's contingency plan had Gano not been cleared […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoJohn Brown Lands On Injured Reserve With Ankle Injury
Buffalo Bills wide receiver John Brown (ankle) had already been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Chargers, but he will now miss at least the next three contests due to a high ankle sprain which has landed him on injured reserve. Brown had been finding his groove within the offense over the past two […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoChris Carson Set To Be “Full Go” For Monday’s Game
Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson (foot) has been labeled a "full go" by head coach Pete Carroll for Monday's contest against Philadelphia. Carson has missed each of the team's prior four games due to a foot injury, as his absence coincided with numerous backfield injuries. Now, he'll return to true RB1 duties for Seattle, […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoLos Angeles Activates Austin Ekeler For Sunday’s Game
Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (hamstring) has been activated and is cleared to play in Sunday's contest against Buffalo. Ekeler's return coincides with Kalen Ballage (ankle) earning a questionable designation, which could lead to Ekeler getting additional touches in his first game since Week 4. Having proven to be an integral cog in […]
Jesse Borek 4 years ago49ers Will Have To Find New Short-Term Home Facility
The San Francisco 49ers practice and play their home games in Santa Clara County in California, which is problematic in light of the decree that came down Saturday that does not allow college or professional sports teams to practice or play contact sports over the next three weeks due to concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoDrew Lock, Broncos QBs Absent From Saturday’s Practice
The Denver Broncos could have an extremely unique scenario on their hands for Sunday's game against New Orleans. After quarterback Jeff Driskel tested positive for COVID-19 earlier in the week, Drew Lock, Brett Rypien, and Blake Bortles -- the three active quarterbacks the team has under contract -- were all sent home from the team […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoBen Roethlisberger Makes Limited Return To Practice Tuesday
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (quad) was able to practice in limited fashion Tuesday, increasing his likelihood of suiting up Thursday against Baltimore. While it never truly appeared in doubt that Roethlisberger would be able to play, the combination of his estimated DNP on Monday and just three days' rest in-between games at least makes […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoDustin Hopkins Logs Second Straight Practice Absence Tuesday
Washington Football Team kicker Dustin Hopkins (groin) was unable to suit up for practice Tuesday, increasing the fervor around his status for Thursday's game against Dallas. Hopkins had been questionable to take the field in Week 11, but managed to make both of his extra points and go 2-for-3 on field goals. The 2020 year […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoJuJu Smith-Schuster Logs Limited Practice Session Tuesday
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (toe) was able to record a limited practice session Tuesday, an improvement from the estimated DNP that he earned Monday. Smith-Schuster was hampered by the toe injury during Sunday's win over Jacksonville, having been limited to four receptions for 19 yards, snapping a streak of back-to-back outings in which […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoChris Carson Logs Full Practice Session Tuesday
Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson (foot) was able to record a full practice session Tuesday, a significant step in the right direction as it pertains to his availability for Monday's contest against Philadelphia. Carson has been on the precipice of returning over the past four weeks, but by getting in a full practice six […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoJulio Jones On Track To Be Game-Time Decision Sunday
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (hamstring) has earned the unique distinction of being tagged as a game-time decision for Sunday as early as Tuesday, per head coach Raheem Morris. Jones battled through the hamstring ailment to play in just 35 percent of Atlanta's offensive snaps in Week 11, making him an extremely risky season-long […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoRaheem Mostert, Jeff Wilson Jr. Return From Injured Reserve
San Francisco 49ers running backs Raheem Mostert (ankle) and Jeff Wilson Jr. (ankle) were both designated to return from Injured Reserve on Tuesday, making it possible that either could take the field Sunday against the Rams. Mostert has served as San Francisco's lead back when healthy this season, having amassed 65 yards on 17 carries […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoRams Defense Adds Derek Rivers To Mix Off Waivers
The Los Angeles Rams have claimed defensive end Derek Rivers off of waivers after he was released by New England over the weekend. Having appeared in eight games with the Patriots this season, Rivers has compiled four tackles and four quarterback hits to go along with 1.5 sacks. Not yet having started a game in […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoAntonio Gibson Logs Full Practice Tuesday
Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson (ankle) may have been an estimated DNP participant Monday, but that didn't stop him from logging a full practice session Tuesday, all but clearing him to take the field Thursday against Dallas. Gibson has found the end zone in four consecutive games, including a career-best 128-yard rushing performance […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoTerry McLaurin Progresses To Limited Practice Action Tuesday
Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin (ankle) was able to log a limited practice Tuesday, an improvement from the estimated DNP that he earned Monday. With just three days of recovery ahead of a Thanksgiving matchup versus Dallas, the fact that McLaurin was able to take the field in any capacity bodes well for […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoByron Pringle Lands On Injured Reserve
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Byron Pringle (ankle) was placed on Injured Reserve on Tuesday, meaning that he'll miss at least the team's upcoming three contests. Pringle hauled in three receptions for 17 yards versus Las Vegas on Sunday night before departing due to an ankle injury, which will keep him on the shelf for […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoCleveland Adds Joe Jackson To COVID-19 List
Cleveland Browns defensive end Joe Jackson landed on the COVID-19 list on Tuesday, thereby putting his status for Sunday's game against Jacksonville in question. Players do not have to test positive for the virus to be placed on the list. Jackson has been a lightly utilized defensive end for the Browns Defense this season, not […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoArizona Places Deionte Thompson On COVID-19
Arizona Cardinals safety Deionte Thompson was placed on the COVID-19 list on Tuesday, putting his status up in the air for Sunday's contest against New England. Players do not have to test positive for the virus to be placed on the list. Thompson has started four games for Arizona this year but has been limited […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoK'Waun Williams Receives Two-Game Suspension
San Francisco 49ers cornerback K'Waun Williams has been levied a two-game suspension due to a violation of the league's performance-enhancing substance policy, meaning that he'll be out of the mix Sunday against the Rams and in Week 13 versus Buffalo. Jamar Taylor is expected to step in for Williams in the secondary, although the continued […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoJets Release Mike White
Despite New York Jets head coach Adam Gase all but saying that 2020 fourth-round pick James Morgan is essentially getting a redshirt year as a rookie, the organization made the call Monday to release quarterback Mike White, who had been serving as Joe Flacco's backup. While Sam Darnold (shoulder) continues to battle injuries, Morgan may […]
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