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Patriots | Bailey Zappe expected to start Tue Dec 5, 07:35 PM
New England Patriots QB Bailey Zappe is expected to start in Week 14 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Steelers | Tuesday practice report for Pittsburgh Tue Dec 5, 04:03 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Kenny Pickett (ankle), CB James Pierre (shoulder) and RB Najee Harris (knee) did not practice on Tuesday, Dec. 5. LB Elandon Roberts (groin), OG Isaac Seumalo (shoulder), DT Keeanu Benton (oblique), DT Cameron Heyward (rest, groin) and C Mason Cole (neck) were limited. S Minkah Fitzpatrick (hand), DT Montravius Adams (ankle) and CB Patrick Peterson (rest) practiced in full.
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Giants | Tommy DeVito gets the Week 14 nod Tue Dec 5, 03:38 PM
New York Giants QB Tommy DeVito will remain the starting quarterback in Week 14 against the Green Bay Packers despite Tyrod Taylor's return to practice this week following his stint on the Reserve/Injured list due to multiple broken ribs.
| Footballguys view: DeVito has looked better as he gets more time under center. Tyrod Taylor is coming back from his ribs injury, but for Monday night in Week 14 against the Packers we'll see DeVito as the Giants' starter once again. |
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Panthers | Carolina announces two transactions Tue Dec 5, 03:12 PM
Carolina Panthers OG Justin McCray was signed off the practice squad and added to the active roster on Tuesday, Dec. 5. Free-agent QB Jake Luton was signed to the practice squad to replace the void left by McCray's promotion.
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Jets | Tim Boyle released Tue Dec 5, 12:34 PM
New York Jets QB Tim Boyle was released Tuesday, Dec. 5. The Jets signed QB Brett Rypien off the Seattle Seahawks' practice squad to their 53-man roster.
| Footballguys view: Boyle was terrible as the Jets' starter, which everyone could have guessed... except the Jets who wanted to get away from Zach Wilson as their starter. Now, the team has reportedly asked Wilson to be their starter again. We can only say, sorry Jets fans. |
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Giants | Tommy DeVito to start Tue Dec 5, 11:26 AM
New York Giants QB Tommy DeVito will start in Week 14 against the Green Bay Packers,
| Footballguys view: DeVito has looked better as he gets more time under center. Tyrod Taylor is coming back from his ribs injury, but for Monday night in Week 14 against the Packers we'll see DeVito as the Giants' starter once again. |
Jaguars | Trevor Lawrence not done Tue Dec 5, 11:16 AM
Updating previous reports, Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence (ankle) did not suffer a season-ending ankle injury.
| Footballguys view: We'll see CJ Beathard as the team's starter while Lawrence is on the mend. Lawrence reportedly has a high-ankle sprain, and that type of injury can linger. It could keep him out a month, but perhaps Lawrence could return sooner than that. Stay tuned. |
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Saints | Jameis Winston may start in Week 14 Tue Dec 5, 10:43 AM
New Orleans Saints QB Jameis Winston will be the starting quarterback in Week 14 if QB Derek Carr (concussion, ribs) is not able to play, according to head coach Dennis Allen.
| Footballguys view: Carr could play, but we are not sure yet if he can make it through the league's concussion protocol. With two concussions in a month, it's likely best for Carr to miss some time. In start-2QB/Superflex leagues, go ahead and add Winston as a streaming option. |
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Jaguars | Trevor Lawrence on crutches after game Tue Dec 5, 12:22 AM
Updating a previous report, Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence (ankle) was using crutches and he had his injured right ankle in a walking boot after the Week 13 game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Lawrence was able to stand on the ankle, but he was trying not to put a lot of pressure to walk on it.
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Jaguars | C.J. Beathard finishes up on Monday night Tue Dec 5, 12:17 AM
Jacksonville Jaguars QB C.J. Beathard completed 9-of-10 passes for 63 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions in Week 13 against the Cincinnati Bengals, finishing up for the injured QB Trevor Lawrence (ankle). He also rushed once for seven yards.
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Bengals | Jake Browning very accurate on MNF Mon Dec 4, 11:45 PM
Cincinnati Bengals QB Jake Browning completed 32-of-37 passes for 354 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions in Week 13 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, while running twice for 22 yards and a score.
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Jaguars | Trevor Lawrence helped to locker room Mon Dec 4, 10:54 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence (lower leg) suffered an apparent lower-leg injury in the fourth quarter of the Week 13 game against the Cincinnati Bengals. He went down awkwardly, and he was helped to the locker room very slowly.
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Jets | No quarterback named for Week 14 Mon Dec 4, 07:25 PM
New York Jets QB Tim Boyle and QB Trevor Siemian both received playing time in the Week 13 game, but head coach Robert Saleh said he is not ready to name a starting quarterback for the Week 14 game. QB Zach Wilson could also be an option since he had the job earlier in the season.
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Patriots | NE returns Malik Cunningham to PS Mon Dec 4, 06:42 PM
New England Patriots QB Malik Cunningham reverted back to the practice squad Monday, Dec. 4, after being on the active roster for the Week 13 game.
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Broncos | Denver returns two players to PS Mon Dec 4, 06:30 PM
Denver Broncos QB Ben DiNucci and TE Lucas Krull reverted back to the practice squad Monday, Dec. 4, after being on the active roster for the Week 13 game.
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Browns | Joe Flacco returns to practice squad Mon Dec 4, 06:26 PM
Cleveland Browns QB Joe Flacco reverted back to the practice squad Monday, Dec. 4, after being on the active roster for the Week 13 game.
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Giants | Jacob Eason off practice squad Mon Dec 4, 06:11 PM
New York Giants QB Jacob Eason was released from the practice squad Monday, Dec. 4.
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Giants | Matt Barkley cut Mon Dec 4, 06:09 PM
New York Giants QB Matt Barkley was waived Monday, Dec. 4.
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Saints | Derek Carr in protocol Mon Dec 4, 05:00 PM
New Orleans Saints QB Derek Carr (concussion, ribs) is in the concussion protocol after the Week 13 game and is also dealing with injured ribs, according to head coach Dennis Allen. Allen said Carr is not dealing with a shoulder injury.
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Steelers | Kenny Pickett not practicing Mon Dec 4, 03:03 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Kenny Pickett (ankle) did not participate in practice Monday, Dec. 4. The Steelers held a walkthrough Monday so participation levels are estimations.
| Footballguys view: LOL. He had ankle surgery! There's no need for a "practice estimation" for a player who is going to miss a few weeks recovering. |
Bengals | AJ McCarron promoted Mon Dec 4, 02:01 PM
Cincinnati Bengals QB AJ McCarron was signed from the practice squad to the active roster Monday, Dec. 4. Also, CB Cam Taylor-Britt (ankle) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list.
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Jets | Zach Wilson 'reluctant' to play? Mon Dec 4, 01:37 PM
New York Jets QB Zach Wilson is 'reluctant to stepping back in' as the starter, according to sources Monday, Dec. 4.
| Footballguys view: Wilson was benched for Tim Boyle, and it was a surprise to no one that Boyle is not good either. The team has turned to Trevor Siemian, and he's not a great option either. If Wilson is 'reluctant' then he will be earning a reputation that he does not want in this league. His play was already bad enough, but in his second stop - which should be coming in 2024 - it would benefit him if he had a reputation as a 'team first' guy. |
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Steelers | Trace McSorley joins Pittsburgh Mon Dec 4, 01:22 PM
Free-agent QB Trace McSorley (Bears) is signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad, according to sources Monday, Dec. 4.
| Footballguys view: With Kenny Pickett (ankle surgery) out of action for around a month, the Steelers need more depth at the position. Mitchell Trubisky will be the team's starter, and McSorley will compete in a reserve role/scout team quarterback. |
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Browns | Dorian Thompson-Robinson still in protocol Mon Dec 4, 12:43 PM
Cleveland Browns QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson (concussion) remains in the concussion protocol Monday, Dec. 4.
| Footballguys view: Thompson-Robinson was knocked out against the Broncos in Week 12, and he missed Week 13 while in the league's protocol. We'll see what he looks like this week if he's allowed to practice. For now, Joe Flacco is the Browns' starter. |
Steelers | Kenny Pickett ruled out Mon Dec 4, 12:41 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Kenny Pickett (ankle) had surgery on his ankle Monday, Dec. 4, and has officially been ruled out for Thursday, Dec. 7, against the New England Patriots.
| Footballguys view: Zero surprise here. Pickett is out for at least a month, but the full extent of the injury is not known. There's a chance we won't see Pickett the rest of this season. |
Jets | Tim Boyle not sharp before getting benched vs. ATL Mon Dec 4, 10:50 AM
New York Jets QB Tim Boyle finished 14-of-25 for 148 yards and no touchdowns with one interception before he was replaced by Trevor Siemian in Week 13 against the Atlanta Falcons. Boyle ran for two yards on his only carry.
| Footballguys view: The guy who was not good in college is not good in the pros. In other news, water is wet. The Jets should have known better, but they wanted to get away from Zach Wilson as their starter. Now, rumblings have surfaced that Wilson is 'reluctant' to get back out there as the top quarterback. We could see Trevor Siemian as the starter unless Aaron Rodgers makes his miraculous comeback. |
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Steelers | Kenny Pickett to have ankle surgery Mon Dec 4, 10:29 AM
Updating earlier reports, Pittsburgh Steelers QB Kenny Pickett (ankle) is scheduled to undergo a surgical procedure on his injured right ankle on Monday, Dec. 4.
| Footballguys view: Pickett is expected to miss two to four weeks, though the full extent of the injury won't be known until the surgery is completed, so he could be out longer. There is a possibility we won't see Pickett for the rest of the 2023 season. |
Giants | Tyrod Taylor's window opens Mon Dec 4, 10:15 AM
New York Giants QB Tyrod Taylor (ribs) was designated to return from the Reserve/Injured list Monday, Dec. 4.
| Footballguys view: We'll know see if the Giants make a change at the starting quarterback spot. Tommy DeVito has filled in with flashed of both good and bad while Taylor has been out. Taylor is the better player, and he's certainly more experienced, but the Giants may want to stick with DeVito. |
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Steelers | Kenny Pickett to avoid IR Mon Dec 4, 08:41 AM
Updating previous reports, Pittsburgh Steelers QB Kenny Pickett (ankle) is not expected to go on the Reserve/Injured list after ankle surgery.
| Footballguys view: There are only five weeks left in the regular season. Injured Reserve would shut him down for at least four weeks. The extent of his ankle injury is not known, but he's already had surgery and now is out for at least two weeks. Pickett could be out four weeks, and there's a chance we don't see him again in 2023 as the Steelers may get bounced from the playoff hunt with Mitchell Trubisky as their starter. |
Packers | Jordan Love throws three TDs on SNF Sun Dec 3, 11:44 PM
Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love completed 25-of-36 passes for 267 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions in Week 13 against the Kansas City Chiefs, and he added 10 rushing yards on two attempts.
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Chiefs | Patrick Mahomes comes up short on SNF Sun Dec 3, 11:30 PM
Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes completed 21-of-33 passes for 210 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Week 13 against the Green Bay Packers, while running four times for 26 yards.
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Eagles | Marcus Mariota gets into game Sun Dec 3, 11:07 PM
Philadelphia Eagles QB Marcus Mariota completed 2-of-3 passes for 16 yards in Week 13 against the San Francisco 49ers, and he ran twice for six yards, subbing briefly for QB Jalen Hurts while he was checked out for concussion. Hurts returned and was able to finish up.
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Eagles | Jalen Hurts finishes with two scores Sun Dec 3, 10:53 PM
Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts completed 26-of-45 passes for 298 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions in Week 13 against the San Francisco 49ers, while running seven times for a team-high 20 yards and a score. He left the game briefly to be checked out in the blue medical tent, but he cleared concussion testing to finish up the game.
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49ers | Brock Purdy tosses four touchdowns Sun Dec 3, 10:37 PM
San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy completed 19-of-27 passes for 314 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions in Week 13 against the Philadelphia Eagles, and he rushed twice for nine yards.
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield goes over 200 yards Sun Dec 3, 09:41 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield completed 14-of-29 passes for 202 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Week 13 against the Carolina Panthers, while adding two runs for minus-2 yards.
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Panthers | Bryce Young does nothing again Sun Dec 3, 09:28 PM
Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young completed 15-of-31 passes for 178 yards, no touchdowns and one interception in Week 13 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and he did not have a rushing attempt.
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Rams | Matthew Stafford tosses three touchdowns Sun Dec 3, 09:00 PM
Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford completed 22-of-37 passes for 279 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions in Week 13 against the Cleveland Browns, while running once for minus-2 yards.
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Browns | Joe Flacco plays well in team debut Sun Dec 3, 08:08 PM
Cleveland Browns QB Joe Flacco completed 23-of-44 passes for 254 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in Week 13 against the Los Angeles Rams in his team debut.
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Saints | Jameis Winston finishes up in Week 13 Sun Dec 3, 07:42 PM
New Orleans Saints QB Jameis Winston completed 2-of-5 passes for 41 yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions in Week 13 against the Detroit Lions, finishing up for the injured QB Derek Carr.
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Steelers | Mitch Trubisky tosses TD in relief Sun Dec 3, 07:11 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Mitchell Trubisky completed 11-of-17 passes for 117 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions in Week 13 against the Arizona Cardinals, while running three times for five yards in relief of the injured QB Kenny Pickett (ankle).
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Lions | Jared Goff throws two touchdowns Sun Dec 3, 06:22 PM
Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff went 16-for-25 for 213 yards and two touchdowns against the New Orleans Saints in Week 13.
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Saints | Derek Carr dealing with multiple injuries Sun Dec 3, 06:16 PM
Updating a previous report, New Orleans Saints QB Derek Carr (head, back shoulder) suffered back and shoulder injuries during the Week 13 game and is also going through the concussion protocol.
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Cardinals | Kyler Murray tosses touchdown Sun Dec 3, 05:58 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray completed 13-of-23 passes for 145 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions in Week 13 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, while adding nine runs for 20 yards.
| Footballguys view: Murray was quiet for fantasy in part because the Cardinals surprising controlled this choppy game that was marred by two weather delays. He had two deep connections with Rondale Moore, one was dropped and the other was nullified by penalty, and he was without #1 receiver Marquise Brown for most of the game. Hopefully he'll be throwing to a healthier set of receivers after the bye next week. |
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Titans | Will Levis throws for 224 yards Sun Dec 3, 05:32 PM
Tennessee Titans QB Will Levis went 16-for-33 for 224 yards and one touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 13.
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New York Jets QB Trevor Siemian completed 5-of-13 passes for 66 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions in Week 13 against the Atlanta Falcons in relief of QB Tim Boyle. He also ran once for eight yards while fumbling three times, with one lost fumble.
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Colts | Gardner Minshew throws two touchdowns Sun Dec 3, 05:14 PM
Indianapolis Colts QB Gardner Minshew went 26-for-42 for 312 yards and two touchdowns against the Tennessee Titans in Week 13. He did lost one fumble during the game.
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Falcons | Desmond Ridder tosses touchdown Sun Dec 3, 05:01 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Desmond Ridder completed 12-of-27 passes for 121 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions in Week 13 against the New York Jets, while adding three rushes for zero yards.
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Texans | C.J. Stroud throws for 274 yards Sun Dec 3, 04:55 PM
Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud went 16-for-27 for 274 yards and one touchdown against the Denver Broncos in Week 13. He also rushed for 11 yards on six carries during the game.
| Footballguys view: The Broncos defense is for real after having 70 points hung on them by Miami earlier this season. Stroud was contained except on big passes downfield to Nico Collins and he lost Tank Dell during this game. With the pesky Jets defense up next, Stroud might not be a fantasy QB1 for Week 14. |
Commanders | Limited passing yardage for Sam Howell Sun Dec 3, 04:38 PM
Washington Commanders QB Sam Howell completed 12-of-23 passes for 127 yards, no touchdowns and an interception in Week 13 against the Miami Dolphins, although he did salvage the stat line with four runs for 21 yards and two touchdowns.
| Footballguys view: Howell's two rushing scores saved anymore who started him, because the passing game was sporadic and ineffective against the Dolphins. Howell has been good for a third day pick, but hasn't been consistent enough to be considered a possible franchise quarterback this year. The Commanders play out the string in what might be the end of the Ron Rivera era after a bye next week. |
Broncos | Two TDs, three INTs for Russell Wilson Sun Dec 3, 04:35 PM
Denver Broncos QB Russell Wilson went 15-for-26 for 186 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions against the Houston Texans in Week 13. He also rushed for 44 yards and one touchdown on 10 carries during the game.
| Footballguys view: Most of the Broncos offense fell on Wilson's shoulders in this one, and he got the team within one play of beating the Texans on the road. He'll be a viable QB2/Superflex against the Chargers next week. |
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