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Tom Brady's post-game comments raise eyebrows + Sean McVay updates Rams' RB situation ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ August 29, 2022 [Sign up]( [Legit Football]( Together With: BETTOR FANTASY [ALL-22](  Brady [Tom Brady] Tom Brady on 11-day absence: “I’m 45 years old. There’s a lot of s—t going on” Details: Brady made the comments after the Bucs’ preseason game on Saturday. He said his time away from the team was related to “unique challenges” in his personal life. - Brady also expressed gratitude toward the organization for accommodating him and confirmed that he is ready for the regular season. Tormented: After the interview, preeminent Bucs’ reporter Rick Stroud [tweeted](: “The reason Tom Brady needed to step away still is unknown, but doesn’t appear resolved. That much was clear in his reflective post-game address. He’s still tormented by something unrelated to football.” Performance: Brady played one series against the Colts — an 11-play, 66-yard drive that ended in a field goal. His biggest highlight was a slick 20-yard completion to Julio Jones ([watch](). OL Injuries: Robert Hainsey (Ryan Jensen’s replacement as center) and Nick Leverett (competing for the starting left guard spot) both left the game with injuries and did not return. - The team‘s only healthy center is now John Molchon, a third-year pro who has yet to appear in an NFL game. Image: Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire Rams [Darrel Henderson] Sean McVay provides a key update on the Rams’ running back situation Details: McVay told reporters that Darrell Henderson completed a full-speed workout and should [return]( to practice this week. Cam Akers on the other hand, is not ready to go full-speed and remains out indefinitely. - Both backs have been held out with unspecified soft-tissue injuries. Kyren: According to Gary Klein (LA Times), the Rams did [not]( play rookie RB Kyren Williams in the preseason finale over the weekend because he is “regarded as an integral part of the plan for the season.” Week 1: If Akers does not return to practice soon, he could miss the season opener against Buffalo — which is only ten days away. In that scenario, Henderson would start, with Williams serving as the No. 2. More Rams News... - McVay hinted at a regular season role for TE Brycen Hopkins. - Undrafted rookie WR Lance McCutcheon is expected to [win]( a roster spot. Image: George Walker/Icon Sportswire Together with Bettor Fantasy [All-22]( [Earn prizes as a beta tester for Bettor Fantasy — a new app that lets fantasy players sync their leagues and pick matchup winners.]( [Earn Now]( Fields [Justin Fields] Justin Fields threw 3 first-half touchdowns vs. the Browns Details: If preseason awards were given out — Fields would win Offensive Player of the Week. The 22-year-old completed 14-of-16 passes (87.5%) for 156 yards, 3 touchdowns, and no interceptions… all in the first half. O-Line: Fields had ample time to operate in the pocket and was not sacked. Though Cleveland did rest top defenders like Myles Garrett and Denzel Ward. - When the Bears played the Browns last season, Fields was sacked NINE times. Touchdowns: Fields threw touchdowns to Cole Kmet (24 yards out), Dante Pettis (12 yards out), and Ryan Griffen (22 yards out). Brissett: Browns interim starter Jacoby Brissett completed 13-of-23 (56.5%) of his passes for 109 yards, no touchdowns, and 1 interception. As it stands now, he’s in line to start all eleven games in place of Deshaun Watson. Image: Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire Robinson [Brian Robinson] Commanders rookie RB Brian Robinson is in stable condition after being shot multiple times Details: Robinson suffered multiple lower body bullet wounds in an apparent [car-jacking]( attempt in Washington DC. - Robinson is hospitalized but in stable condition. Great News: Ron Rivera has released a statement indicating that Robinson is in [good spirits]( and will “be back soon doing what he does best.” Image: Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire Dolphins [Tua Tagovailoa] Tua Tagovailoa and Tyreek Hill flashed chemistry vs. the Eagles Details: Tagovailoa completed a 51-yard deep pass to Hill on the first play from scrimmage. While it was an impressive gain, many observers felt the pass was slightly underthrown ([watch](). Final Line: Tagovailoa completed 6-of-7 passes for 121 yards, 1 touchdown, and no interceptions before being removed at the end of the first quarter. - Hill finished with 2 catches for 64 yards. Skylar: Rookie seventh-round QB Skylar Thompson completed 7-of-10 passes for 103 yards, 3 touchdowns, and no interceptions. He’s done all he can to convince the Dolphins to carry a third quarterback (behind Teddy Bridgewater) this season. Tindall: Dolphins third-round rookie LB Channing Tindall was a standout — he recorded a sack and an interception. Flowers: Less than 24 hours after the game, Miami agreed to a one-year [deal]( with DE Trey Flowers. The 29-year-old has struggled with injuries over the last two seasons, but is starting-caliber when healthy. Eagles MVP: The Eagles' top performer was RB/KR Jason Huntley, who totaled 93 yards and a touchdown on 11 carries (8.5 ypc). He also caught 4 passes for 22 yards. Image: Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire Mayfield [Baker Mayfield] Baker Mayfield finished the preseason on a strong note Details: Mayfield, who was officially named starting quarterback last week, completed 9-of-15 passes for 89 yards, 2 touchdowns, and no interceptions against the Bills. - The touchdowns were caught by WR Shi Smith and RB D’Onta Foreman. Darnold: Sam Darnold, who is slated for the backup role, suffered a significant high ankle sprain and is expected to miss 4-6 weeks. - P.J. Walker will back up Mayfield for the time being. Image: John Byrum/Icon Sportswire Titans [Malik Willis] Malik Willis and Treylon Burks impressed vs. the Cardinals Details: Willis put together another flashy performance, he passed for 131 yards and rushed for 79 yards. - Most of the rushing yards came on an impressive 50-yard run ([watch](). Vrabel: HC Mike Vrabel was clearly impressed with the rookie, telling reporters after the game: “He can beat you throwing in the pocket, he can beat you outside the pocket throwing, he can extend plays, and then he can also beat you by turning up and running. QB2: With the strong preseason showing, Willis is expected to win the backup job from Logan Woodside. Burks: First-round rookie WR Treylon Burks was the recipient of Willis’ 14-yard touchdown pass. He also had two other catches for 19 yards. Isabella: WR Andy Isabella was the Cardinals’ top performer, he reeled in 5 catches for 115 yards. The former second-round pick has likely earned an offensive role (in Arizona or elsewhere) with his strong showing this summer. Image: Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire More News - [Mike Tomlin]( is not concerned about injuries to T.J. 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