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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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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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
