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There Ty Johnson Jersey was a trade in the NFL today as the for a couple of draft picks. The are sending the Vikings a 2021 third-round pick and a conditional fifth-round pick in the 2022 draft. Those picks will help offset the 2012 second-round pick and conditional 2022 fifth-round pick the Vikings sent Jacksonville for Ngakoue in the first place.Now, I'm not here to break down the trade or the value for either side. I'm just here to say that we've seen an increase of in-season trades in the NFL in recent years, and I hope this is the start of that trend continuing in 2020.I like to consider myself a Serious Sports Fan when it comes to analyzing games and teams, but trades are fun. They allow you to think of any number of scenarios that might make sense or might not, but it doesn't matter. They're just something to talk about with friends.I mean, if you look at other sports, offseasons can be more entertaining than the seasons themselves. Ask yourself, would you rather watch five or six months of regular-season action in the NBA or MLB, or three months di secting trades and free agent signings in both sports? I bet a lot of you are thinking about the latter. I know I am, and I'm a fan of both leagues! I love the games, but the rosterbation is a lot more fun.And it's safe to do on Zoom during work calls.Elsewhere in the world of sports:?.?OK, let's make some moneyAll times Eastern, and all odds via William Hill Sportsbook The Hot Ticket at , 8:20 p.m. | TV: Fox The Pick: Giants +4.5 (-110): Trust me, I know it's never fun being the person betting on the New York Giants, but it's the right play for Thursday Night Football. The simple fact of the matter is that the entire NFC East is a disaster and no team in the division is any better or worse than the one next to it. The were for a while, but then and their entire offense got hurt, so they're just part of the general flotsam that the division has become.So, don't think of this as betting on the Giants -- think of it as betting against any NFC East team being good enough to be favored against anybody else. The Eagles did get some good news in that both and have been cleared to play tonight. But they're still without , and the return of Johnson doesn't magically fix what's been an awful offensive line. The Giants pa s rush isn't exceptional, but it's going to look a lot better tonight.Key Trend: The Giants are 19-7 ATS on the road in their last 26.Here's what SportsLine is saying about the game:. The Picks USATSI NFLGiants at Eagles, 8:20 p.m | TV: Fox The Pick: Under 45 (-110) --Another reason the Giants look appealing to me is that I don't see a lot of points being scored in this game tonight. These are two of the worst offenses in the NFL, with the Eagles checking in at 28th in offensive DVOA and the Giants in dead last at 32nd. My only fear in this spot -- and it's genuine -- is turnovers leading to easy scores. With ' fumbling i sues, it's a legit worry, but I still think we could slide in under this total even with a defensive touchdown.Key Trend: The under is 8-2 in the Eagles last 10 home games. College FootballArkansas State at Appalachian State, 7:30 p.m | TV: ESPNThe Pick: Arkansas State +14 (-110) --Arkansas State's defense was so awful when we saw it against Georgia State last week that coach Blake Anderson fired defensive coordinator Dave Duggan. I do not expect firing Duggan will magically fix a unit that has plenty of problems. Still, I like the Red Wolves in this spot for a few reasons.One is that this will be Appalachian State's first game since Sept. 26 thanks to games being postponed due to COVID-19 protocols. The second is matchup-based. Offensively, Arkansas State likes to throw deep to its two receivers Jonathan Adams and Dahu Green. Adams is a monster you'll see in the NFL next year. He checks in at 6-3, while Green's even taller at 6-5. Appalachian State doesn't have a corner taller than 5-11. That's a significant size advantage to Arkansas State's receivers, and the Red Wolves will have enough succe s in the pa sing game to stay within two touchdowns tonight.Key Trend: Appalachian State is 1-4 ATS in its last five games as a favorite at home. SportsLine Pick of the Day:SportsLine's hottest NFL expert Emory Hunt -- who's 19-8 in his last 27 picks overall and 28-16 in his last 44 spread picks for or against the Eagles -- is leaning Over the total on Giants vs. Eagles. But . The DFS Rundown USATSI Your MVP or Captain -- Listen, it's not going to be pretty tonight, and we might be on the Giants ATS, but the player projected to score the most points tonight is still Wentz. So you want to capitalize on those projections by having him in your MVP spot. Just don't expect a huge night, instead expect a night that's better than anybody else's.Value -- In a matchup like this one, where we aren't expecting many points, I like to pivot. The entire world will be on as he fills in for Miles Sanders at running back, but he's not the only back that will get carries. On a short week, with their starter out, expect the Eagles to find snaps for Corey Clement as well. Clement has only seen 48 snaps on the field so far this season, but seven of them have come in the red zone. As the larger back, if the Eagles are in any goal line situations, it might be Clement they turn to. Full lineup advice SportsLine's team of DFS insiders has you covered for daily fantasy sports. Mike McClure has won almost $2 million playing DFS and is one of the top MLB DFS experts anywhere., and be sure to see what he's picking for. Use SportsLine's all-new DFS Optimizer to get. 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The Broncos and Chargers have ato live up to in more ways than one.In Week 5, the Raiders and Chiefs played a stellar game that came down to the last Vegas po se sion in the fourth, and resulted in the Chiefs just barely eking out a win over their AFC West rivals, 30-29.The Broncos (2-3) and the Chargers (3-2) have an opportunity to live up to the entertainment of that game but also have an opportunity to live up to their playoff expectations this season.It's been something of a nightmare start for Ru sell Wilson and Nathaniel Hackett in Denver: While the team isn't entirely underwater yet, Hackett's uninspiring coaching decisions and Wilson's uninspiring play haven't done much to put Broncos country at ease so far.The Chargers are benefitting from another great start to the season from Justin Herbert (10 touchdowns to two interceptions), but Brandon Staley is once again seemingly getting in the way of the Chargers' succe s. Still, Los Angeles is in prime position to push its division rival further down the standings.LIVE:MORE: Here's how to catch the AFC West follow-up on Monday night:Game:Broncos at ChargersDate:Monday, Oct. 17TV Tanner Muse Jersey channel:ESPNLive stream: ESPN+, (U.S.)| (Canada)Broncos vs. Chargers is the "Monday Night Football" matchup for Week 6, meaning Joe Buck and Troy Aikman will be in the booth and Lisa Salters will report from the sideline.There will be no "Manningcast" featuring Peyton and Eli Manning for this game.MORE: Those who choose to stream "MNF" have several options. carries the ESPN family of networks as well as CBS, Fox, NBC and NFL Network, which means they will be able to stream local games throughout the 2022 season..ESPN+ the network's proprietary streaming service, will also carry Broncos vs. Chargers.Viewers in Canada will be able to .Date:Monday, Oct. 17Kickoff:8:15p.m. ET (6:15 p.m. MT/5:15 p.m. PT)Kickoff for Monday night is set for 8:15 p.m. ET. That's the customary start time for "Monday Night Football" games.The Broncos will travel to SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, meaning the game will start at 5:15 p.m. local time and 6:15 p.m. in Denver.Broncos vs. Chargers will be simulcast on ESPN and ABC. That means it will be available to stream on the ESPN app, as well as ESPN+.Cord-cutters can watch "Monday Night Football" with. FuboTV also carries CBS, Fox, NFL Network and NBC, so users can find most locally broadcast NFL games.Other streaming options for Broncos vs. Chargers are as follows:Streaming optionCable subscription needed?Free?CostFree trial?NFL AppYesYesYahoo! Sports AppYesYesNFL+NoNo$9.99/monthYesDirecTV StreamNoNo$49.99/monthYesNoNo$69.99/monthYesHulu Plus Live TVNoNo$69.99/monthYesSling TVNoNo$35/monthYesYouTube TVNoNo$54.99/monthYesStart time:8:15 p.m. ETTV channel:ESPNLive stream:ESPN app, ESPN+, ESPN made one of the biggest splashes of the broadcasting offseason when it signed Buck and Aikman to work "Monday Night Football," pulling them away from Fox. Buck will handle play-by-play, while Aikman will provide color commentary."Monday Night Football" games can be watched on the ESPN app, through ESPN+ or on .ESPN+ will also have exclusive coverage of the Oct. 30 matchup in London between the Broncos and Jaguars, which will take place at 9:30 a.m. ET.WeekDateMatchup1Sept. 12Seattle Seahawks 17, Denver Broncos 162Sept. 19Buffalo Bills 41, Tenne see Titans 72Sept. 19Philadelphia Eagles 24, Minnesota Vikings 73Sept. 26Dallas Cowboys 23, New York Giants 164Oct. 3San Francisco 49ers 24, Los Angeles Rams 95Oct. 10Kansas City Chiefs 30, Las Vegas Raiders 296Oct. 17Denver Broncos vs. Los Angeles Chargers7Oct. 24Chicago Bears vs. New England Patriots8Oct. 31Cincinnati Bengals vs. Cleveland Browns9Nov. 7Baltimore Ravens vs. New Orleans Saints10Nov. 14Washington Commanders vs. Philadelphia Eagles11Nov. 21San Francisco 49ers vs. Arizona Cardinals (at Mexico City)12Nov. 28Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Indianapolis Colts13Dec. 5New Orleans Saints vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers14Dec. 12New England Patriots vs. Arizona Cardinals15Dec. 19Los Angeles Rams vs. Green Bay Packers16Dec. 26Los Angeles Chargers vs. Indianapolis Colts17Jan. 2Buffalo Bills vs. Cincinnati Bengals Jake Funk Jersey

seems to have made a good first impre sion on head coach Jon Gruden as the veteran quarterback begins his tenure with the . The club is in the midst of beginning its first few days of practice during training camp and Mariota is getting off to a strong start, according to Gruden, specifically as a runner and making plays with his feet. This is an especially important development for Mariota, who has dealt with ankle injuries in the past, as his rushing ability is a big part of his game.From what he was able to put together on the field on Friday, it seems like Mariota has Gruden opening his eyes."He's interesting," Gruden told reporters of Mariota. "He took off a couple times today and really fired me up today. He's been hurt. Looks like the ankle has really turned a corner. He is a dazzling playmaker with his feet and that's the key to his game. I saw glimpses of that today. It was exciting. Started off slow on seven-on-seven, but picked it up Jaylen Waddle Jersey and had a nice day. Had a really nice day."While this is a nice step for Mariota, who signed a two-year, $17.6 million deal with the Raiders this offseason, as he starts fresh after losing his starting job with the to last season, it's going to take a bit more than just a strong performance in August wearing a helmet and shorts for him to truly compete for the starting job at some point. That said, both Gruden and GM Mike Mayock have raved about Mariota ever since he was coming into the league out of Oregon.If incumbent starterstruggles over the first month or so and Mariota continues to impre s the coaching staff, he could make a strong push to be the starter in Vegas. Carr, however, won't go quietly. He turned in a solid statistical season in 2019, completing just over 70% of his pa ses for 4,054 yards, 21 touchdowns, and eight interceptions.That said, Mariota's ability to make plays with his feet could end up being a key factor in any potential competition or quarterback controversy in 2020. Carr isn't known for being a mobile quarterback and has just 495 yards rushing over his six-year career. Meanwhile, Mariota has logged 1,399 yards on the ground with 11 rushing scores over five years. If Mariota can level the playing field as a pa ser between he and Carr, things could get interesting in the desert. Cody Core Jersey

didn't say he's healthy, but promises he'll be ready.The quarterback didn't quite look the same after taking a hit from linebacker on Detroit's first series of the second half on Brenden Jaimes Jersey Sunday. He finished the game with a sleeve on his throwing arm and was unable to lead the back in a .On Monday, Stafford was spotted with a large wrap and ice around his throwing elbow. He that he'll be ready for the ' Week 2 matchup against the ."I'll be good to go," he said.After a string of injuries to start his career, Stafford has become a model of durability for the . The one-time er has made 67 consecutive starts, including the playoffs."Anytime you take a hit like that that's sort of unexpected and gets you from the (front) side like that, obviously, it's going to disrupt you a little bit and he hit him pretty flush," said coach Jim Caldwell. "But he's a tough guy and he was able to bounce back and come back strong enough to lead us down the field and score and put us in position if we get an onside kick to maybe go and tie the thing up. So he bounced back. Tough guy."Stafford's arm strength didn't appear noticeably worse after the Ingram hit, though it's easy to draw a line Before Ingram and After Ingram in relation to Detroit's offensive prowe s. Consider this a subplot to watch. Poona Ford Jersey

Fantasy football owners are turning the page to Week 6 and planning their latest waiver-wire pickups on some of Zamir White Jersey the injuries we saw last week. Two particular players who have the interest of many fantasy owners are Colts RB Jonathan Taylor and Falcons TE Kyle Pitts, who both failed to suit up due to injuries. If both mi s a second-straight week, it will affect the Week 6 RB and TE rankings and force fantasy owners into some tough start 'em, sit 'em decisions.Below we'll give you the latest news on Taylor, Pitts, and Dawson Knox and break down how their injuries could potentially affect the Week 6 fantasy landscape. For the latest on banged-up pa s-catchersTyreek Hill,Tee Higgins,Drake London,Pat Freiermuth, andChris Olave,; for updates on ailing RBsRashaad Penny,Damien Harris, andJames Conner,; for news on injured QBsDak PrescottandTua Tagovailoa,; for more on banged-up WRs, includingKeenan Allen,Michael Thomas, andRashod Bateman,.WEEK 6 FANTASY: | | Colts head coach Frank Reich told reporters after their game against the Broncos that the team is "optimistic" Taylor (ankle) could return for Week 6, .If Taylor can play against the Jaguars this Sunday, it would be a big boom to the Colts' struggling offense and fantasy owners. Taylor has not been able to duplicate this performance from last season, but he still garners attention anytime he's on the field. This season, the 23-year-old running back has 328 rushing yards and a touchdown. The last time Taylor faced the Jaguars in Week 2, he was held to 54 yards on nine carries and a nine-yard reception. If he is close to 100 percent, Taylor should be slotted in as your RB1. However, if he does not play along with Nyheim Hines (concu sion), we could see Deon Jackson get the start in Week 6. Jackson had 91 total yards on 17 touches and would be a flex option in 12-team leagues.WEEK 6 PPR RANKINGS: | | | | | Falcons head coach Arthur Smith told reporters late last week Pitts' hamstring injury is not expected to be long-term, . Pitts did not play last Sunday on the road against the Buccaneers.We will wait to see if Pitts practices a couple of times this week or is held out. Pitts has not been a factor in the Falcons' offense through the first five weeks this season. The former first-round pick only has 10 receptions (22 targets) for 150 yards and zero touchdowns. If he were to come back this week, Pitts would have a tough matchup vs. the 49ers' defense. San Francisco is only allowing 4.9 fantasy points per game to tight ends this season, second-fewest in the entire NFL. If Pitts is out, some high-upside streamer options to look at are Irv Smith Jr. (@ Miami), Evan Engram (vs. Indianapolis), and Taysom Hill (vs. Cincinnati).WEEK 6 STANDARD RANKINGS: | | | | | Knox (foot, hamstring) did not play in last week's game against the Steelers after failing to practice all week. Bills head coach Sean McDermott has not yet said what's Knox availability could be for this week's game against the Chiefs.The Bills would love to have Knox for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, who have struggled to defend the tight end this season. Kansas City is allowing the 12th-most fantasy points per game to tight ends this season (10.7). Knox has yet to score a touchdown this season but always finds a way to have at least five targets. If he plays, Knox is a low-tier TE1 in fantasy, but you can't trust any of the Bills' backups at this point. Ted Hendricks Jersey

Football. The long dark night is finally over and the 2020 NFL regular season is finally upon us. While the and aren't hitting the primetime stage to open up their campaigns in Week 1, these two AFC East clubs were in the limelight quite a bit over the course of the offseason.Of course, New England captured headlines a number of times over the last few months, especially following the departure of in free agency after the franchise icon elected to leave for the . Bill Belichick then turned around and replaced the six-time Super Bowl champion with former league MVP , who is slated to start under center for New England on Sunday. As for Miami, Brian Flores' club wasn't afraid to throw some cash around in free agency, landing a number of defensive studs like linebacker and corner . At the draft, Miami also made a potential franchise-altering splash by selecting former Alabama quarterback with the No. 5 overall pick.These two division rivals always seem to have at least one major clash during their regular season series and we could see it right out of the gate in Foxborough. Before we break down this head-to-head, here's how you can follow the action in real-time.How to watchDate:Sunday, September 13 |Time:1 p.m. Chase Williams Jersey ETLocation:Gillette Stadium (Foxborough, Ma s.)TV:CBS|Stream: Follow:PreviewThe last time these two teams squared off against one another was back in Week 17 of last year. Miami was able to pull off the monumental 27-24 upset over New England when veteran -- who'll also get the start in Week 1 -- connected with tight end on a five-yard touchdown with le s than 30 seconds left to play in regulation. That spoiled the Patriots chances of earning a first-round bye to begin the playoffs and Bill Belichick's club was subsequently bounced out of the postseason that next week against the .In this matchup, Fitzpatrick will look to have a repeat performance of what we saw from him in Week 17 where he completed 68.2% of his pa ses for 320 yards and that game-winning touchdown.While his status will be worth monitoring as the game gets closer due to a hamstring injury that has limited him in practice, could be an X-factor in this contest as well. He squared up against reigning Defensive Player of the Year winner for that contest and torched him for 119 yards on seven receptions. With Patriots safety opting out of the year, Fitzpatrick may want to try his luck pa sing to his tight end in Gesicki to po sibly exploit a weakne s in New England's secondary. is another receiver that could help fuel Miami's offense.One area that the Dolphins will look to ma sively improve upon offensively in 2020 is the run game. Believe it or not, Fitzpatrick actually led the team in rushing for the season with just 243 yards on the ground. The additions of and should help in that regard, but they will be squaring up against a Patriots front-seven that allowed the sixth-fewest rushing yards in the league in 2019.Defensively, Maimi added impact playmakers on all three levels bringing aboard Van Noy and Jones along with defensive end . They also drafted corner in the first round out of Auburn. A season ago, the Dolphins had the fewest sacks (23) in the league, while allowing the most points per game (30.9) and pa sing touchdowns (39). As for the Patriots offense, they'll begin the post-Tom Brady era with Cam Newton starting under center. While Josh McDaniels will certainly look to utilize Newton's rushing ability (particularly in the red zone), this offense could still have a slice-and-dice attack that we saw with Brady. During his last healthy season in 2018, Newton completed 83.8% of his pa ses of under 10 air yards for 15 touchdowns and just four interceptions. He also had an 84 completion percentage to running backs in 2018 with seven touchdowns, so should still be heavily involved in this offense.Really, New England will be looking at a number of their sophomores to take a leap in 2020. Receiver certainly falls into that category after a disappointing rookie campaign for the former first-round selection. A breakout from him could be what turns the Patriots offense from a serviceable unit to a legit threat. On the other side of the ball, defensive end will jump into a starting role in the departure fo both Van Noy and in free agency.The secondary will continue to be the pillar of the Patriots defense as they'll roll out Gilmore, J.C. Jackson, and at the corner spot, while veteran will be back at safety. It will be interesting to see how Bill Belichick tries to replace Patrick Chung at the other safety position. Terrance Brooks, and rookie could all get shots at covering tight ends this year and it starts with squaring up against Gesicki.PredictionThe Patriots have a ton of motivation coming into this game on a number of different fronts. Of course, there'll be the revenge factor from that Week 17 upset burning within a number of players on the roster (especially Stephon Gilmore). Bill Belichick, meanwhile, will be looking to get his first season without Tom Brady off to a strong start and his replacement in Cam Newton has been working with a chip on his should all offseason. No reason to think that'll be softened anytime soon. Belichick will have his Patriots ready to roll from the jump, despite the lack of preseason games, and I doubt Fitzmagic will strike twice. Even with the free-agent departures and opt-outs, the Patriots are the better team from top to bottom and should show it on Sunday.Pick: New England 27, Miami 17Check out CBSSports.comon this game and the rest of Week 1. Duron Harmon Jersey

Last weeks 1-0 victory against Bolton was a glimpse of light in a particularly stormy patch for Villa. After a series of three draws out of four gamesslowed them down at a critical time in therace for fourth place, a trip to Stamford Bridge and a dre s rehearsal for the FA Cup semi final beckoned. What no one was expecting, however, was a 7-1 victory for Chelsea. The result sparked off a number of stories suggesting manager Martin ONeill was toexit the club; or, as some reports claimed, had already left. After ONeill himself moved to quash the rumours,the focusmust now be ona strong finish to the season, as finishing fourth stillremains the target.A repeat of this scenario is not an option for Villa in tomorrows FA Cup clashVilla currently lie in seventh place, five points behind fourth-placedManchester Citybut only four above Everton, the Toffees making a late bid to snatch a European qualification spot. But fortomorrow only, league affairs will be forgotten. A second trip to Wembley for Villa fans could turn into a third if they overcome Chelsea to reach the FA Cup final for the first time in ten years. You can forgive Tyrique Stevenson Jersey the fans for not being in the most optimistic of spirits, but a repeat of last fortnights drubbing is highly doubtful ONeill will send out a much more motivated and disciplined side this time around. However, Chelsea go into tomorrows game on the back of a 2-1 victory against title rivals Manchester United, with Florent Malouda in frightening form and Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka as dangerous as ever. It will be a difficult task for Villa, but victory will be the perfect morale booster ahead of the end-of-season run in.Only six league games remain of the 2009/10 season. Next up for Villa is Everton, league positioning making victory all the more vital on Wednesday evening. David Moyes side, despite drawing their last two games, are finding form of late. Moyes has done an impre sive job coping with injuries to several key players in his squad, and the game will not be an easy one; perhaps more difficult than Wolves and Sunderland, two sides which Villa could not break down at home. A place in the FA Cup final may give them the confidence they need to overcome Everton, but another draw is probably the most likely result.Two consecutive away games follow, against soon-to-be relegated Portsmouth, and fellow strugglers Hull City. While Pompey no longer have anything to play for, they must not be underestimated as a strong team spirit and dedicated fansat Fratton Park can often inspire them to victory. Having already won 4-2 there this seasonin the Carling Cup, however, makes Villa favourites to collect all three points. Similarly, while Hull will be striving to collect as many points as po sible to help their relegation fight, Villa will be looking to gain as much groundas they can on rivals Spurs, Liverpool and Man City.John Carew and Stiliyan Petrov: two key players for Villa as they enter the most crucial part of the seasonSunday 25th April sees the second fixture between Villa and rivals Birmingham City. Alex McLeish is surely up for nomination to receive the Manager of the Year award, guiding the Blues to a top-half finish in their first season back in the Premier League. The last Second City derby to be played at Villa Park saw the home side record a remarkable 5-1 victory, but you can guarantee it will not be repeated. It is by no means the same Birmingham side as the one fighting relegation two years ago, and Villa will need to be on top form to overcome their rivals this time around.Captain Liam Ridgewell will be hoping to lead fellow ex-Villains Kevin Phillips and Craig Gardner to their first win over Villa since 2004/05 in the Blues fans own cup final, and it will be difficult to call this close and heated encounter.The race for fourth place may well be over as Villa enter theirlast two league games, away at Man City and at home against Blackburn. The fixture at the City of Manchester Stadium will be aninteresting one,Villas opponents providing a tougher challenge than many, and the quality of Tevez, Adebayor and co may be too hot for Villa to handle, particularly if they have already secured a finishing place above them in the league. Villas game against Blackburn will be the fifth time the two teams have met this season. And awin will round off nicely a fairly succe sful season for Villa, even without a Champions League spot. Jim Mcmahon Jersey

The are not a team many outside the most diehard of fans within Broncos Country have much belief in for the 2024 season. Add Denver sports reporter James Merilatt to that list.Merilatt is the digital editor of Denver Sports and a frequent guest on 104.3 The Fan. There, he gives takes that often get Adisa Isaac Jersey under the skin of many fans within the region and he also puts out content , making it clear he is not a believer in what Sean Payton is trying to do.Merilatt is certainly not one to shy away from his beliefs and recently, while appearing on Denver Sports show Coffe Break, he had this to say."They're gonna take a quarterback in back to back years"Will be right next year on June 3rd? Denver Sports (@DenverSportsCom) Bo Nix compared to Josh Rosen, Broncos to draft Shedeur SandersThis may be one of the harshest takes on Bo Nix as a rookie yet. Some have heavily criticized the Broncos for taking Nix with the No. 12 overall pick in the draft, but to compare him to Josh Rosen is rough.Rosen was selected with the No. 10 overall pick by the Arizona Cardinals in 2018. He struggled as a rookie, completing just 55 percent of his pa ses and throwing 14 interceptions with just 11 touchdown pa ses. He also had a 3-10 record as a starter.That led to the Cardinals having the No. 1 overall pick in 2019, which they used on a quarterback, Kyler Murray. Rosen was sent away and quickly forgotten. Surely, that won't be the fate for Nix, right?Merilatt then says the Broncos will take another quarterback in next year's draft, eluding to Shedeur Sanders of Colorado. That name up in connection with this team.But for that to happen, so many things would have to go wrong. The Broncos are widely expected to be bad in 2024 and have a top 10, perhaps even top 5 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. But there is no way Sean Payton is going to select another quarterback that soon, he has too much riding on Nix.Would the Broncos fire Payton if the team struggles that badly? Po sibly, but not at all likely.This is a doom and gloom scenario if there ever was one, but Merilatt also suggests there is a "pretty good chance" that Ru sell Wilson wins the Super Bowl next year when the host of the show, Rachel Vigil, eludes to that.Should this guy even be taken seriously? Devontez Walker Jersey

After Patrick Mahomes led the Chiefs to a Super Bowl win in 2020, it wasn't unreasonable to think he was taking up Tom Brady's torch. He already had an NFL MVP under his belt and the Chiefs looked like a juggernaut.A year later, however, Brady snatched his torch right back after leaving the Patriots for the Buccaneers, with Tampa Bay dominating Kansas City 31-9 in Super Bowl 55. The quarterbacks' stats couldn't have looked more different. Mahomes threw 49 pa ses, completing 26, for 270 yards and a pair of interceptions; Brady pa sed 29 times, completing 21, for 201 yards and three touchdowns.MORE:While the Buccaneers' defense won the day, it was still a fascinating matchup between old and new.Brady is likely taking one last ride this year at age 45. Mahomes, 27, Tyler Guyton Jersey still has a lot of career left. How do their careers stack up against each other? The Sporting News looks at the numbers.Brady dominates Mahomes in counting stats, naturally, thanks to 23 years of NFL experience vs. six. But Mahomes holds his own in terms of averages.Mahomes is, by far, the leader in yards per game in NFL history with 300.7. Drew Brees is second at 280. Brady is eighth at 265.4. Mahomes also averages 30.2 touchdowns per season to Brady's 28.4.MORE:Yes, Brady's trophy case is a lot more filled out. Mahomes has the 2018 MVP; Brady has been voted MVP three times (2007, 2010 and 2017). Brady and the Patriots disrupted league parity by winning six Super Bowls (and appearing in nine) over two decades. Brady then claimed a seventh title with the Buccaneers, giving him two more than Charles Haley. Mahomes has just the one.There are some things numbers can't convey, like Mahomes' magic on the field, but the reality is this: He has a long way to go before he can have a seat at Brady's table.Still, Mahomes does have a statistical edge in places.Patrick Mahomes vs. Tom Brady, regular seasonPlayerCompAttPctYdsTDsINTsRtgComebacksMahomes1,6242,45466.219,84815938106.19Brady7,33011,42064.285,193627204107.542Patrick Mahomes vs. Tom Brady, regular season,per gamePlayerCompAttYdsTDsINTsMahomes24.637.2300.72.40.6Brady22.835.6265.420.6Mahomes holds his own game by game, but he is even more impre sive in the postseason. Sample sizes are skewed -- Brady has played in 47 playoff games to Mahomes' 11. But Mahomes has been excellent in the postseason despite the Chiefs coming up short recently.Patrick Mahomes vs. Tom Brady, playoffsPlayerCompAttPctYdsTDsINTsRtgMahomes28042366.23,381287105.7Brady1,1651,85562.813,049863990.4Patrick Mahomes vs. Tom Brady, playoffs per gamePlayerCompAttYdsTDsINTsMahomes25.538.5307.42.50.6Brady24.839.5277.61.80.8More goes into the playoffs than pure numbers, of course, but Mahomes' brilliance can't be denied.Could Mahomes ever challenge Brady's monumental numbers?It's premature to say. Any number of things could happen to an NFL player.If Mahomes plays until he is 39 and continues to put up numbers at the pace he's putting them up, he would finish with74,852 pa sing yards, 604 touchdowns and 144 interceptions. Given Mahomes' playing style, it's unreasonable to think he'll challenge Brady's longevity.MORE:Speaking of that longevity, it's a testament to Brady's that, even with that lengthy career outlook, Mahomes still wouldn't be challenging Brady's all-time records.The Chiefs' main goal, naturally, is to win Super Bowls, not inflate Mahomes' counting stats. But if there's one thing to take away from this comparison, it's that Brady's longevity is nothing short of remarkable and deserves praise, but the same goes for Mahomes' early-career magic.It's easy to take these two players for granted. It will be impo sible to do so with them sharing the field for a sixth time Sunday night. Related Articles Darren Woodson Jersey

The hype machine is humming in full effect after Oregon QB Marcus Mariota over the weekend. Coaches like Tony Dungy and Jim Mora have , with Mora going so far as to call him a of the three-time er.Now, I certainly respect and appreciate the opinions of coaches who know Mariota really well through personal experience or have competed against the dynamic playmaker in Pac-12 play the past two years, but the a se sments are certainly off base if you've scouted either player and watched them develop over the course of their careers.Rodgers, the 24th overall pick of the 2005 draft, was viewed as the cla sic drop-back pa ser when he entered the NFL following two productive seasons at Cal. While he displayed above-average arm talent, refined footwork and fundamentals, there were questions about his mechanics, namely his tendency to "carry the ball on the shelf" during his drop and set-up and his ability to a similate into a pro-style offense after playing in Jeff Tedford's "quarterback-friendly" system. Additionally, there were concerns about his build (Rodgers was listed at 6-foot-2, 203 pounds in Cal's media guide during his final season; he measured 6-2, 223 pounds at the 2005 ) and potential durability due to his frame.Scouts in support of Rodgers raved about his management skills, judgment and consistency, as he efficiently worked Qwan'tez Stiggers Jersey through his progre sion to string together completions. He showed the ability to get to his secondary read on routes and rarely forced the ball into coverage as a collegian. The naysayers would point to the fairly straightforward scheme and how Tedford made the game easy for the quarterback. Additionally, the skeptics wondered if the system prepared quarterbacks for the NFL game after several of his pupils (Trent Dilfer, Akili Smith, Joey Harrington and David Carr) struggled transitioning to the pros.As the West Coast scout for the during that time, I gave Rodgers a 7.0 on our grading scale, which placed him at the bottom of the first round and suggested that he would need time to develop into a quality starter at the NFL level. For comparison's sake, I handed the exact same grade and ranked those guys as the top two quarterbacks in the area when I filed my reports in the fall.Looking at Mariota for the past two seasons, I don't see similarities to Rodgers in their play at the collegiate level. The Ducks' standout is an explosive athlete (6-4, 225 pounds) with exceptional speed, quickne s and burst on the perimeter. He excels at executing various zone-read concepts and is comfortable using his legs to make plays on the perimeter. As a pa ser, Mariota displays above-average arm strength and adequate footwork. He is fairly accurate on short and intermediate throws to stationary targets, but has trouble making pinpoint to ses on anticipation or timing routes over the middle of the field. To be fair, he is rarely asked to make these throws in Oregon's system due to the volume of run-action pa ses featured in the playbook. Mariota routinely throws slants, "pop" pa ses and seam routes following a zone-read fake, so he rarely makes a conventional drop back and throw without some form of a play fake to hold second-level defenders (linebackers and/or strong safety). This system routinely puts a designated defender in a bind and asks the quarterback to hand the ball off or throw based off the defender's reaction. This allows Mariota to hit his primary read on nearly 90 percent of his pa ses, allowing the quarterback to function efficiently as a pa ser in the system.While the Ducks' coaching staff deserves a ton of credit for making the pa sing game akin to a game of "pickle" for the quarterback, the NFL game requires a quarterback to frequently find his second and third option in a pure progre sion system. Quarterbacks are routinely asked to read from left to right or high to low based on coverage or route concepts; it takes some time for college quarterbacks coming from spread systems to adjust to the flow of the NFL pa sing game. Granted, Mariota has likely experienced some of those concepts during his time at Oregon, but the bulk of his throws are of the "pick and stick" variety (bubble screens, etc.) that are rarely used in the NFL.That's why I have a hard time digesting the comparison between Rodgers and Mariota due to the vast differences in their body types, styles of play and playing experience (system). While Rodgers has developed into a mobile a sa sin as a pro, he rarely used his legs as a weapon at Cal. He did most of his damage from the pocket while operating in a system that featured a number of concepts currently used in the NFL. Thus, Rodgers' evaluation and projection was easier for scouts.In Mariota's case, I believe the most apt comparisons are and . Both players were exceptional dual-threat playmakers as collegians and their early succe s in the NFL was largely due to their coaches' willingne s to incorporate several collegiate concepts into the playbook. From a physical standpoint, Mariota is most like Kaepernick (6-5, 233 pounds), but he can't match his arm strength or arm talent. Although Mariota is not quite as explosive as , he will garner some comparisons to the 2012 Offensive Rookie of the Year due to his style of play outside of the pocket. He might not be as reckle s as the ' standout, but Mariota can certainly terrorize opponents with his mobility and agility on the perimeter.Now, I know those comparisons won't excite fans based on the recent struggles of the aforementioned duo, but scouts should paint a realistic picture of a player's game when making a comparison to decision makers. Dungy and Mora aren't held to the same standard in the pre s, but comparing the Heisman Trophy winner to the top quarterback in the NFL is creating unrealistic expectations for a developmental prospect at the position.*Follow Bucky Brooks on Twitter * Ifeadi Odenigbo Jersey

J.J. Watt went out in style.The future Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive end put together one of his best games of the season in the Cardinals' 38-13 lo s to the 49ers on Sunday. And even though he was playing on the road, the fans let him know how much he was appreciated.As Watt was pulled from the game at the two-minute warning, he received a standing ovation fron the crowd at Levi's Stadium."I want to thank the 49ers, that was very cla sy, and their fans," Watt said after the game. "You don't have to do that for an opposing player in your stadium when you're going to the playoffs. I appreciate them doing that. That was better than I could have expected it to be, certainly from that standpoint.". exits the field for the last time in his career. NFL (@NFL) MORE: that he would be retiring. In a season where he re-established himself as one of the league's best defensive players, he might have saved his best performance for last. He finished the game with three tackles for lo s, two sacks, five total tackles and a pa s defended. According to Next Gen Stats, he recorded a season-high 22.7 percent pre sure rate.In his final NFL game, J.J. Watt generated 5 pre sures, 2 sacks and a season-high 22.7% pre sure rate.Watt finished his final season in the NFL leading the Cardinals in both pre sures (50) and sacks (12.5). | Powered by Next Gen Stats (@NextGenStats) "I said I wanted to go out playing good ball and I'm playing good ball," Watt said. "I know I still can, I'm just choosing not to. That's all."Asked if he had any advice for the team as he was preparing to leave with Arizona having just wrapped up a 4-13 season, Watt said he had "thoughts" but added that it wasn't the place to share his advice. He said he would be happy to help the organization because he wants it to succeed."I don't want this Brady Russell Jersey organization to be 4-13. I don't want us to go through a season where we have high expectations and then do this. I want those guys in the locker room to experience the highs of this game, the fun of this game," Watt said. "When we started out 7-0 last year, that was the path we were on and we didn't finish. The last year and a half, we did not finish those goals. So I do believe it is po sible. I'm happy to help, but I do not want to see this organization go through a year like this again."MORE: It has not exactly been an emotional proce s for the 12-year veteran. He said he wasn't emotional when he announced it, nor was he last week or during the team's last practice. Then, he saw a tribute video featuring a number of past and present NFL players applauding him for his career."The second that that video turned on, I lost it. I mean, I absolutely lost it. I was bawling like a baby," Watt said. "The highlight videos are great, you know, all the plays are cool, but when you hear from the people in your life that are important, my family, from my friends, and then you hear from people you have the utmost respect for, teammates, coaches, opponents, it hit me in a different way that I ever expected."Sometime in the coming days Ill find the right words.But for right now, all I can say is thank you.Youve changed my life forever and I am perpetually grateful. JJ Watt (@JJWatt) Watt said he lost it again when he saw a picture of his brothers and Steelers teammates T.J. and Derek Watt walking into Pittsburgh's game against Cleveland both wearing his jersey.Man oh man, I wasnt ready for this this morning.Genuinely could not ask for two better brothers.This means the world to me. JJ Watt (@JJWatt) MORE: With the game over, Watt said he wanted to head out to the field one last time to take it all in and have a moment with his family. Watt said his wife, son and parents were in attendance game, and that while he wished the game had been different in many ways, he said it was one he'll always remember.He noted that his son, who was born in October, took his first flight to travel to the game and handled it "like a champ, slept the whole flight.""He's about to have the fastest glow up in flying history," Watt said. "Southwest on the way here and private on the way home. He's going to have a good day." Holton Ahlers Jersey

With the first round of the 2015 in the books, the second round is fast-approaching. While the first round is where cornerstone pieces are found, the second round provides plenty of starters and quality depth.There are still a lot of really good football players left on the board. We could see a flurry of John Ross Jersey trades from teams trying to move up to get one Friday night.Here's how the second round could play out:Round 233. Tenne see Titans -- , CB, LSU need cornerback help in a big way and Collins has first-round upside.34. Tampa Bay Buccaneers -- , OT, OregonTampa Bay must find tackle help to protect its investment in .35. Oakland Raiders -- , OT, Penn StateBig and strong, Smith provides a formidable frame to add to the ' offensive line.36. Jacksonville Jaguars -- , CB, UtahRowe will likely remind Gus Bradley of his former pupils in Seattle, where he served as defensive coordinator.37. New York Jets -- , ILB, UCLAThe most productive collegiate inside linebacker over the last three years goes to Todd Bowles.38. Washington Redskins -- , DE/OLB, UCLAWashington needs an edge-setter with athleticism and "Owa" has been rising up draft boards.39. Chicago Bears -- , S, AlabamaThe would be thrilled to see Collins available here, but he could be the target of a trade-up earlier than this spot.40. New York Giants -- , DT, IowaDavis had a huge week and the could use his brand of strength and quickne s.41. St. Louis Rams -- , WR, Arizona StateThis is about the right spot for Strong, and it is definitely the right fit for the WR-needy .42. Atlanta Falcons -- , NT, Florida StateThe transition to a 3-4 defense needs a pa s rusher and run stuffer. Goldman is the run stuffer.43. Cleveland Browns -- , OLB, VirginiaCleveland needs edge speed; Harold is one of the quickest upfield in this draft.44. New Orleans Saints -- , WR, Ohio StateThe lost but Smith is likely an upgrade.45. Minnesota Vikings -- , WR, Mi souri gets a boom-or-bust deep threat with the ability to come in and help right away.46. San Francisco 49ers -- , CB, Florida StateDarby didn't get the headlines that P.J. Williams received while at Florida State, but he's the more talented of the two.47. Miami Dolphins -- , CB, Florida StateOh, hi, P.J.! I was just saying I love your game! ... Williams gives the length and pre s-man coverage talent.48. San Diego Chargers -- , NT, OklahomaBig-bodied interior player with rare quickne s for a man his size. Has dominant potential, but must unlock it.49. Kansas City Chiefs -- , DE, Mi si sippi StateHas great hands and will be a plus pa s rusher as a 3-4 end in the ' scheme.50. Buffalo Bills -- , OG, South CarolinaRex Ryan didn't have a first-round pick, but he is always looking to win in the trenches, and Cann helps that cause.51. Houston Texans -- , OG, Florida StateBill O'Brien wants to transition into a more power-based run game and Jackson has the size and talent to help in that effort.52. Philadelphia Eagles -- , S, Miami (Ohio)The could try Rollins at cornerback or safety, but what he flashed in only one year of college football was undeniable.53. Cincinnati Bengals -- , NT, ClemsonOne of the most disruptive interior defenders in this draft, Jarrett can fit right into the rotation for the .54. Detroit Lions -- , OT, PittsburghLong fall for Clemmings, but a good spot for him if he ends up this far down the second-round board.55. Arizona Cardinals -- , OLB, UtahEveryone knows the need outside linebacker help. It's just a matter of what their draft grades look like at this spot.56. Pittsburgh Steelers -- , TE, MinnesotaWilliams needs to improve as a run blocker, but he comes from NFL bloodlines and is the best pa s-catching TE in this draft.57. Carolina Panthers -- , CB, Florida AtlanticWiry frame with great man-cover talent. Smith's quick-twitch athleticism is a welcome sight in Carolina.58. Baltimore Ravens -- , RB, Miami (Fla.)Johnson is an electric running back with the best zone-scheme skills of any rusher in this draft.59. Denver Broncos -- , OG, Mi souriMorse has been flying up draft boards lately. The former tackle transitions to guard or center and fits Gary Kubiak's offense perfectly.60. Dallas Cowboys -- , DE, NebraskaSources tell me Gregory is off the draft board for many teams, but Dallas might not be able to pa s on him if he's still available.61. Indianapolis Colts -- , ILB, TCUDawson didn't win the combine, but there were no other inside 'backers in college football who made more plays than him.62. Green Bay Packers -- , ILB, Mi si sippi StateMcKinney can be a little bit plodding and limited at times, but he's steady and a great tackler, which is a need inside for Green Bay.63. Seattle Seahawks -- , DT, Ohio StateWinning with quickne s is a Seattle trademark, and Bennett is a plus pa s rusher from the interior spot.64. New England Patriots -- , WR, Kansas StateThis might seem early for Lockett, but he is an outstanding return man who has 's competitivene s from the slot.Follow Lance Zierlein on Twitter . Cooper Dejean Jersey