CHIEFS: Clinch number 1 seed AFC. STEELERS: Clinch AFC North Championship JAGUARS: Clinch 1st draft pick of 2021. Following loss Sunday, to Bears and Jets victory over Browns SEAHAWKS: Clinch 1st NFC West Title since 2016. CHIEFS: TE, Travis Kelce, sets record for most RECEIVING YARDS, by a tight end in a single season (1,377). The mark was previously set by George Kittle. CHARGERS: Rookie quarterback Justin Herbert set a new NFL single-season rookie record by throwing his 28th TD during Sunday’s 19-16 win against the Broncos. SAINTS: (12/24/20): Clinch 4th consecutive NFC South division. SETS or TIES 3 NFL Records. QB, Drew Brees, sets RECORD! 1st NFL player to pass for 80,000 yds. RB, Alvin Kamara scored NFL Record with 6 touchdowns against the Vikings. His six rushing TDs are tied with Ernie Nevers (Chicago Cardinals, 1929) for most in a game in NFL history. Kamara also set a career high with yards(155) from scrimmage. BUCCANEERS: Clinch 1st playoff spot since 2007. PATRIOTS: QB coach Jedd Fisch leaving team to become head coach at Arizona Wildcats. . 49’ERS:(12/24/20): TE, George Kittle, (out last 6 games fractured bone in foot), to play Saturday Vs CARDINALS. QB, Nick Mullens, (elbow injury, may require Tommy Johns, surgery) (12/26/20): OUT! CB Richard Sherman (calf), DB Jimmie Ward (concussion); DOUBTFUL: DL, Dion Jordan (knee); QUESTIONABLE: DT, Javon Kinlaw, (knee), DB Tarvarius Moore, (knee), CB, Emmanuel Mosley ,(hamstring) . BEARS: (12/26/20): OUT: CB, Buster Skrine, (concussion), CB, Jaylon Johnson (shoulder). DOUBTFUL: TE, Demetrius Harris, (foot); QUESTIONABLE: LB, Khalil Mack, (shoulder), DT, Akiem Hicks, (ankle), WR, Allen Robinson, (hamstring), S, Deon Bush, (foot), WR, Cordarrelle Patterson, (knee), CB, Cordarrelle Patterson, (knee, foot), DE, Mario Edwards, (hamstring), NT, Bilal Nichols (knee) . BENGALS: (12/23/20): OUT: WR, Tyler Boyd (concussion), in concussion protocol. QB, Ryan Finley, (abdomen) . , OUT, this week.OUT: CB Richard Sherman (calf), DB Jimmie Ward (concussion); DOUBTFUL: DL Dion Jordan (knee); QUESTIONABLE: DT Javon Kinlaw (knee), DB Tarvarius Moore (knee), CB Emmanuel Moseley (hamstring) RB, Joe Mixon, (foot injury) . BILLS: (12/23/20): WR. John Brown. (ankle), will remain on IR . BROWNS: (12/23/20): DT, Sheldon Richardson, (neck), expected to play this week. :(12/26/20): OUT: G, Wyatt Teller (ankle); QUESTIONABLE: LB Malcolm Smith (hamstring). Place 4 WRs on COVID-19/reserve. WRs, Jarvis Landry, Rashard Higgins, Donovan Peoples-Jones, and KhaDarel Hodge. Also put on list are, LBs, B.J. Goodson and Jacob Phillips. WRs, Ja’Marcus Bradkley, and Derrick Willies, along with LB, Montrel Meander, activated from practice squad. LT Jedric Wills, has been activated from COVID-19 list . BRONCOS:OUT: 12/26/20): RB, Phillip Lindsay, (hip, knee); QUESTIONABLE: LB, Bradley Chubb, (ankle), RB, Royce Freeman, (hip), CB, Nate Hairston, (toe), DL, Deshawn Williams, (knee) . BUCCANEERS: (12/23/20): S, Justin Evans, waived. (12/25/20): DOUBTFUL, CB, Carlton Davis, (groin). . CARDINALS: (12/26/20): OUT: LB, Dennis Gardeck, (knee). QUESTIONABLE: RB, Chase Edmonds, (ankle, knee), WR, Larry Fitzgerald, (groin), CB, Dre Kirkpatrick, (hamstring, calf), TE, Dre Kirkpatrick, (back), TE, Darrell Daniels, (hamstring), TE, Maxx Williams, (ankle), LB, Kyle Fitts (hamstring), OL, Justin Pugh, (calf), S, Jalen Thompson (ankle) . CHARGERS: (12/25/20): DE, Joey Bosa (concussion/shin) OUT! Sunday, Vs Broncos. DE, Joey Bosa, (shin, concussion), DE, Uchenna Nwosu ,(knee); QUESTIONABLE: WR, Kennan Allen, (hamstring), LB, Denzel Perryman, (back) CHIEFS: (12/25/20): OUT: RB, Clyde Edwards-Helaire, (ankle), LB, Damien Wilson, (knee). QUESTIONABLE: WR Tyreek Hill (hamstring), DE, Frank Clark (illness). . COLTS: (12/23/20): QB, Phillip Rivers, (toe). will not practice, (just like every week since he incurred injury) . COWBOYS: (12/23/20) : RB, Ezekial Elliott, (calf), limited to to participation in practice. LB, Leighton Vander Esch, (high ankle sprain), and NT, Antwuan Woods, (ankle), won’t practice this week. (12/26/20) : OUT: LB, Leighton Vander Esch,(ankle), DT, Antwaun Woods, (ankle), S, Xavier Woods, (ribs), CB/S, Rashard Robinson, (ankle); (12/27/20): RB, Ezekial Elliott expected to play Vs Eagles. . DOLPHINS: (12/24/20):“Optimistic” QB, Derek Carr, a GDD,(game day decision). OUT: G: Solomon Kindley (knee, foot), DE, Shaq Lawson, (soulder).). QUESTIONABLE: OL Ereck Flowers, (ankle), TE Mike Gesicki, (shoulder), WR, Jakeem Grant, (hamstring), LB, Kyle Van Noy, (hip) . EAGLES: (12/26/20): OUT: DE, Josh Sweat, (wrist), TE, Richard Rodgers, (ankle), CB, Kevon Seymour, (knee); QUESTIONABLE: DT, Fletcher Cox, (neck), P, Cameron Johnston, (concussion), LB, Duke Riley, (bicep) . FALCONS: (12/26/20): OUT: WR, Julio Jones, (hamstring), DB, Darqueze Dennard (quad), C, Alex Mack (concussion), G, James Carpenter (groin). QUESTIONABLE: S, Ricardo Allen (concussion), DT, Marlon Davidson (knee), WR, Brandon Powell (foot) . FOOTBALL TEAM: (12/23/20): QB, Dwayne Haskins, stripped of team captaincy, and fined $40,000.oo, (COVID-19 protocol violation). (12/25/20): QB, Alex Smith (calf) stands a 50/50 chance of playing Sunday Vs Panthers. (12/26/20): OUT: LB, Thomas Davis, (knee); DOUBTFUL: WR, Terry McLaurin, (ankle); QUESTIONABLE: RB, Antonio Gibson, (toe), LB, Kevin Pierre-Louis (ankle), QB, Alex Smith (calf), (knee); DOUBTFUL: WR, Terry McLaurin, (ankle); QUESTIONABLE: RB, Antonio Gibson, (toe), LB, Kevin Pierre-Louis (ankle), (12/28/20): Waive QB Dwayne Haskins. . GIANTS: (12/23/20), No decision yet about QB, Daniel Jones. (hamstring week13). QB, Colt McCoy ready if Jones does not play. (12/26/20) OUT: WR, Golden Tate (calf), DB, Darnay Holmes (knee); QUESTIONABLE: QB, Daniel Jones (hamstring, ankle), LB, Blake Martinez (ankle) . JAGUARS: (12/23/20), RB, James Robinson, (ankle), will not practice. (12/23/20) OUT: WR , Collin Johnson, (hamstring), CB, Sidney Jones, (Achilles); QUESTIONABLE: RB, James Robinson, (ankle) . JETS: (12/23/20), DL, Quinnen Williams, (concussion and neck) on IR. OUT for season. (12/26/20) DOUBTFUL: CB, Javelin Guidry, (knee); QUESTIONABLE: WR, Jeff Smith (shoulder) CB, Javelin Guidry is OUT, (knee). . LIONS: (12/24/20): Interim HC Darrell Bevell will miss Saturday game Vs BUCCANEERS, (Close contact high-risk). WR coach Robert Prince will be acting HC. QB, coach Sean Ryan will call offensive plays. HC, asst. Evan Rothstein will call defense. Also missing will be DC, Cory Undlin, DDL, coach Bo Davis, DB, coach Steve Gregory, and LB coach Ty McKenzie. LB, Anthony Pittman on COVID-19/reserve. . PACKERS: (12/24/20): OUT: S, Will Redmond, (concussion), TE, Jace Sternberger, (concussion, illness); DOUBTFUL: RB, Jamaal Williams, (quad), … Continue reading NFL CONFIDENCE PICKS WEEK 16 NFL 12/25-27-28/2020
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NFL CONFIDENCE PICKS WEEK 15 NFL 12/17-19-20-21/2020
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
NFL CONFIDENCE PICKS WEEK 14 NFL 12/10-13-14/2020
2020 WalterPayton NFL Man of the Year nominees Team Nominee Arizona Cardinals Corey Peters Atlanta Falcons Steven Means Baltimore Ravens Bradley Bozeman Buffalo Bills Harrison Phillips Carolina Panthers Shaq Thompson Chicago Bears Jimmy Graham Cincinnati Bengals Geno Atkins Cleveland Browns Myles Garrett Dallas Cowboys Jaylon Smith Denver Broncos Justin Simmons Detroit Lions Trey Flowers Green Bay Packers Corey Linsley Houston Texans Michael Thomas Indianapolis Colts Jacoby Brissett Jacksonville Jaguars Josh Lambo Kansas City Chiefs Travis Kelce Las Vegas Raiders Alec Ingold Los Angeles Chargers Isaac Rochell Los Angeles Rams Andrew Whitworth Miami Dolphins Byron Jones Minnesota Vikings Eric Kendricks New England Patriots Devin McCourty New Orleans Saints Demario Davis New York Giants Dalvin Tomlinson New York Jets Pierre Desir Philadelphia Eagles Rodney McLeod Pittsburgh Steelers Vance McDonald San Francisco 49ers Arik Armstead Seattle Seahawks Russell Wilson Tampa Bay Buccaneers Mike Evans Tennessee Titans Kevin Byard Washington Football Team Jonathan Allen Football Team: QB Alex Smith questionable after calf injury. CHIEFS CLINCH AFC WEST DIVISION TITLE. STEELERS CLINCH AFC NORTH PLAYOFF SPOT. PACKERS CLINCH NFC NORTH DIVISION TITLE. SAINTS CLINCH NFC SOUTH PLAYOFF SPOT. CHIEFS QB Patrick Mahomes TIES * NFL record Sunday against the Dolphins. (Tie is with Cardinals’ Stoney Case for a 30-yard loss in 1997). Mahomes. The tied record was a 30 yd loss via SACK. On 3rd and 12 on the Chiefs own 33 yd line, Mahomes was chased back to their own 3 yd line to be sacked by Jerome Baker. He also doubled his season interceptions. The second INT doubled his season INTs. He went on for a 3rd INT. * The 30 yd sack IS the BIGGEST LOSS in NFL history that didn’t nvolve a fumble or an intentional safety. (It would seem to follow; Jerome Baker share a RECORD for LONGEST SACK) (?) VIKINGS: Kicker‘ Dan Bailey missed four kicks, thus. leaving 10 points on the table. MARSHAWN LYNCH says he would return to NFL for only one reason. Another Super Bowl Ring. I was a huge fan of Lynch….until he turned his back on AMERICA, joining Colin Kapernick and his turncoats showing disrespect for the country which made them millionaires. I respect their rights to do the dispicable things they did. BUT I believe the action they took did more harm than good. They should have chosen some way to express their feelings with HONOR, not DISHONORING our USA. I could never support him, he has lost my respect. PATRIOTS: 17 Years of 10 plus wins ended last night with the TNF loss to Rams. BEARS: Temporarily closed facility, Positive COVID-19. LB Khalil Mack (shoulder) was a limited participant in practice Friday and is questionable for Sunday versus the Texans. BENGALS: Placed OT Jonah Williams (knee) on IR. Williams will not need surgery. They also activated cornerback Darius Phillips from IR S Brandon Wilson (hamstring) and WR Tamaurice William “Tee” Higgins (hamstring) are questionable for Sunday versus the Cowboys. S Trayvon Henderson, WR Stanley Morgan, and DT Kahill McKenzie to the active roster. BILLS; Sign GM Brandon Beane through 2025. LB Tyrel Dodson activaed from IR. Tyrel Dodson as been activated from the injured reserve list. BROWNS: TE Austin Hooper was added to the injury report wi.th a neck injury. CB Denzel Ward (calf) and WO KhaDarel Hodge have been ruled out BRONCOS: G Graham Glasgow (foot) is doubtful for Sunday against Panthers. Waived RB Jeremy Cox. S Trey Marshall (shin) and WR Tyrie Cleveland (illness) have also been downgraded to OUT. Activated LB Tyrie Cleveland from IR., TE Troy Fumagalli and S Alijah Holder from practice squad to the active roster and elevated linebacker Josh Watson as a COVID-19 replacement. BUCCANEERS: CB Jamel Dean (groin) will be a game-time decision. He is listed as doubtful CARDINALS: DL Jordan Phillips to return from IR. WR DeAndre Hopkins, (neck, and back) Questionable. CB Johnathan Joseph (neck) on IR. Downgraded kicker Johnathan Joseph to OUT for Sunday’s game vs. the Giants Elevated Mike Nugent from the practice squad. . TE Seth DeValve moved from practice squad to active roster. CHARGERS: LB Denzel Perryman is doubtful to play Sunday versus the Falcons. CHIEFS: S Tyrann Mathieu is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Dolphins. G Stefen Wisniewski and CB Chris Lammons, Moved to active roster. COLTS: Placed OT Le’Raven Clark on injured reserve. OT Anthony Castonzo (knee) is questionable for Sunday’s game versus the Raiders. Punter Ryan Allen and CTR Joey Hunt to active roster. Tackle Anthony Castonzo, listed as questionable with a knee injury. Philip Rivers‘ turf toe injury is improving. Rivers is likely to need offseason surgery for the injury. COWBOYS: RB Ezekiel Elliott (calf) is questionable to play Sunday versus the Bengals. OT Cameron Erving (knee) was placed on injured reserve. Ezekiel Elliott expected to play Sunday. DOLPHINS: G Ereck Flowers and rRB Salvon Ahmed will not play Sunday versus the Chiefs LBs Elandon Roberts and Kyle Van Noy will be questionable. EAGLES: Bench QB Carson Wentz. ROOKIE Jalen Hurts to start against SAINTS. OT Jason Peters OUT for season, (toe Surgery). CB Kevon Seymour, LB Rashad Smith and CB Jameson Houston to active roster. Placed G Marcus Peters on IR. FALCONS: WR Julio Jones will sit out this weeks game against Chargers. (Hamstring). DB T.J. Green and C Willie Wright to the active roster. OL Kaleb McGary OUT. FOOTBALL TEAM: RB Antonio Gibson questionable to play against 49’ers this week. Painful TURF TOE. Backup TE Temarrick Hemingway suffered a dislocated wrist this past week against the Steelers and he will miss the rest of theseason. GIANTS:QB Daniel Jones (hamstring) DB Darnay Holmes (knee), LB Blake Martinez (back) and OT Matt Peart (ankle) are questionable for Sunday’s game against the Cardinals. DB Jarren Williams to active roster. JAGUAR: TE Tyler Eifert (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday versus the Titans. JETS Rookie RB Denzel Mims is currently away from the team dealing with a personal issue that could affect his statusJ for Sunday’s game against the Seahawks. S Ashtyn Davis, G Greg Van Roten, LB Jordan Jenkins and WR Denzel Mims have been ruled out for Sunday versus the Seahawks. WR Jamison Crowder (calf) is questionable, and RB Frank Gore, who remains in… Continue reading NFL CONFIDENCE PICKS WEEK 14 NFL 12/10-13-14/2020
NFL CONFIDENCE PICKS WEEK 13 NFL 12/03-06-07-08/2020
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
NFL CONFIDENCE PICKS WEEK 12 11/26-29-30/2020
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TRIVIA: It isn’t often we see a team (Jets) 0-10; along with (Steelers) 10-0. This will be the first time since 2005 without a Thanksgiving day prime time game since 2005. UPDATE: RAVENS/STEELERS GAME NOW TO BE PLAYED WEDNESDAY AT 20:00. BROWNS: Win Sunday guarantees 1st non-losing season since 2007. CHIEFS: WR Tyreek Hill has 203 receiving yds in 1st quarter. Ends game with 269 yds. SEAHAWKS: WR DK Metcalf has CAREER HIGH 177 yds. on MNF COWBOYS: Strength and conditioning coach, Markus Paul, was rushed to the hospital Tuesday morning from team facility. Died Wednesday at age 54. Cause of death has not been determined at this time. NFL shuts down all team facilities Monday and Tuesday to help combat COVID-19 spread, TEAMS playing Monday and Tuesday are exempt. NFL CONTINGENCY PLAN FOR WEEK 18 may become more real, as MORE COVID-19 cases show up in RAVENS camp. Could be the RAVENS/Steelers delayed game not played. Just have to wait and see. Watch for game Sunday at 13:15. MOVED ,(again), THIS time to WEDNESDAY at 15:40. 49’ers will need to find a “new home”. Effective Monday, Santa Clara County has banned “ALL CONTACT SPORTS”; from holding practices or games for the next 3 weeks. BEARS: QB Mitchell Trubisky to start against Packers, Sunday, as QB Nick Noles battles hip injury. BILLS: LG Cody Ford out for season Ford suffered a torn meniscus, and will require 3-4 months to rehab. BRONCOS: Lose all 4 QBs to COVID-19, (Close Contact). QBs; Drew Lock, Brett Rypien, Blake Bortles, and Jeff Driskel. Driskel tested positive Thursday. The others were not wearing masks. The Broncos most likely will bring up practice squad WR Kendall Hinton to fill the QB spot. Hinton played QB for Wake Forest. Also possible to play QB is 3rd string RB Royse Freeman. QBS Drew Lock, Brett Rypien and Blake Bortles will be allowed to rejoin their teammates at practice Wednesday. BUCCANEERS: CTR A. Q. Shipley MAY have suffered a career ending neck injury in the 4th quarter of MNF game against Rams. COLTS: Kicker Rodrigo Blankenship named AFC Special Teams Player Of the Week. Blankenship kicked the game winning field goal in the OT win against the Ravens. Colts to play without RB Jonathan Taylor an CTR Ryan Keller,and DT DeForest Buckner COVID-19/reserve list. Also CB Isaiah Rodgers is “questionable”. QB Phillip Rivers added to questionable list (Toe Injury). PUNTER, Rigoberto Sanchez to undergo surgery Tuesday to remove a cancerous tumor. No word as to how much time he will miss. COWBOYS: OL Zack Martin and Cam Erving will miss multiple weeks with calf and knee injuries. DOLPHINS: Ryan Fitzpatrick likely starter against Jets; as Tua Tagovailoa, doubtful with injured thumb. RAVENS/STEELERS GAME MOVED TO SUNDAY 13:15. DUE TO COVID-19 ISSUES. Game moved again! This time to Tuesday night at 20:00. . Now moved to WENESDAY at 20:00. THIS MAKES THE 5TH TIME SLOT FOR THIS GAME. Originally scheduled for 20:00 Thursday, then briefly moved to SUNDAY at 11:15, then moved to 13:15 Sunday; THEN moved to TUESDAY at 20:00. NOW to play WEDNESDAY at 20:20. EAGLES: RT Lane Johnson, out for the season with an Ankle Injury. Backup QB Jalen Hurts to see increased playing time MNF against the Seahawks. FALCONS: WR Julio Jones not expected to play against Raiders. GIANTS: QB Daniel Jones suffered a hamstring injury in the 3rd quarter Sunday. Will have MRI Monday. Depending on seriousness, could miss some time. JAGUARS: Fire GM Dave Caldwell after 1–10 start. (10 straight losses), JETS: QB Sam Darnold set to return, (from shoulder injury), this week against the Dolphins. LIONS: Fire Head Coach, Matt Patricia, and GM Bob Quinn. RB Deandre Swift out of Thursday’s game recovering from Concussion. Offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell, a former Packers assistant, has been promoted to interim coach. PACKERS: CTR Corey Linsley to miss 3-6 weeks with sprained MCL in left knee. RAVENS: Seven players tested COVID-19 POSITIVE since Sunday night. They are; RBs Mark Ingram and J.K. Dobbin are not expected to play in Wednesday’s game. Pernell McPhee and Calais Campbell. OL Patrick Mekari. CTR Matt Skura. QB Trace McSorley The team also reported an unconfirmed number of COACHES and SUPPORT STAFF. A staff member has been disciplined for conduct related to the outbreak. (SINCE SUNDAY ! Doesn’t it make you wonder (?), We have to self quarantine for 14 days. Yet these players will be allowed to play with less than 7 days !! MORE !!! More cases show up. QB Robert Griffin III, (RG3), to start Tuesday’s game. (Wednesday ?). STEELERS: Fall victim a second time. Earlier this year they had to use their BYE week, early (4th week), because of TITANS COVID-19 problems. Now they will be deprived of a PRIMETIME game because of RAVENS COVID-19 problems. RB James Conner, and Special Teams Coach Danny Smith test COVID-19 positive TEXANS: To cut WR Kenny Stills. They termed it as a, “mutual parting”. It is said this will give Stills a chance to sign with a “CONTENDER” WR Will Fuller suspended 6 games for violation of NFL Perfomance Enhancing Substance. Fuller said he thought the PRESCRIBED DRUG, was allowed by the NFL. Also given a 6 game suspension for drug violation is CB Bradley Roby. For those of you who are new here. This is how confidence ranking goes, let me explain. If we were playing an office pool,(which we ARE NOT). The object is to score the most points. To obtain the score YOU rank the teams by how confident you are a team will win its game. EXAMPLE: Say this week we have 16 games. The team you are most confident will win you would assign the number 16 and follow down to the team you are least confident in and assign that number 1. You add up the TOTAL CORRECT PICKS.. That would be your score. We use the Monday night (Last game played) as a TIE BREAKER. The tie… Continue reading NFL CONFIDENCE PICKS WEEK 12 11/26-29-30/2020
