Hurricane Ian, Golladay, Dak, Davis, Akers, Fields

Hurricane Ian's potential impact on Chiefs-Buccaneers + Kenny Golladay trade update  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ September 28, 2022 [Sign up]( [Legit Football]( Together With: Stathead [Stathead](  Hurricane Ian [Tom Brady] Two alternate sites emerge for Chiefs-Buccaneers Details: Sunday night’s game between the Chiefs and Buccaneers is currently scheduled to be played in Tampa, though Hurricane Ian — which will make landfall today — could change those plans. - The Bucs’ are practicing in Miami this week to avoid the storm. Minneapolis: According to Jenna Laine (ESPN), the NFL will [consider]( a “neutral site in the Midwest, such as Minneapolis” if the game needs to be moved. - The NFL does not want to relocate the game to Miami because it would take state resources away from hurricane recovery efforts. - U.S. Bank Stadium will be available on Sunday because the Vikings are playing the Saints in London. New Orleans: According to Jeff Duncan (New Orleans Times-Picayune), the [Superdome]( will be available to the Bucs as well. Impact: A game in Minneapolis could be full of Chiefs fans, as the car ride from Kansas City is manageable (roughly 6.5 hours). Though New Orleans could be even worse for the Bucs — as rowdy Saints fans would likely fill the stadium to root against a division rival. Image: Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire Golladay [Kenny Golladay] The Giants are willing to eat most of Kenny Golladay’s salary in a potential trade Details: According to Ian Rapoport, the Giants will pay the [bulk]( of Golladay’s contract if they can get a late-round pick for him. Disappointment: Golladay has caught just 39 passes for 534 yards and no touchdowns since joining the Giants — on a 4-year, $72 million contract — in March 2021. - Through three games this season, Golladay has reeled in only 2-of-5 targets for 22 yards. Depth Issues: Sterling Shepard suffered a season-ending ACL tear on Monday, which leaves Golladay, David Sills, and Richie James as the Giants' only healthy receivers. - Though the team hopes to get Kadarius Toney (hamstring) and rookie second-rounder Wan’Dale Robinson (knee) back from injury soon. Trade Partners: Based on need at the position, the Browns, Bears, Packers, Falcons, Texans, Colts, and Cardinals could show interest — if they can work through the contractual issues. Detroit: While his tenure in New York has been disastrous, Golladay was a legitimate playmaker in Detroit. He totaled 2,253 yards and 16 touchdowns between the 2018 and 2019 seasons. Image: Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire Dak [Dak Prescott] Dak Prescott (thumb) is eying a Week 5 return Details: While Prescott has not ruled himself out for this Sunday’s matchup against the Commanders, he told USA Today that a more realistic [target]( is Week 5 against the Rams. - Prescott fractured his thumb in Week 1 and underwent surgery on Sep. 12. Process: Prescott has already had the stitching removed and will begin a strengthening and throwing regimen once swelling subsides. No Rush? Cooper Rush has won both of his starts in place of Prescott and has the Cowboys favored (by 3.5) to beat the Commanders on Sunday. More Cowboys News... - First-round rookie Tyler Smith has excelled at left tackle and may [hold]( onto the job when Tyron Smith returns later in the year. - Jerry Jones expects Michael Gallup (knee) and Dalton Schultz (knee) to play against the Commanders. Image: Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire Davis [Jordan Davis] Eagles DT Jordan Davis was PFF’s highest-graded rookie defender in Week 3 #1. Eagles DT Jordan Davis: Davis earned an elite [90.2]( PFF grade against the Commanders. He generated 4 pressures on 14 passing-rushing snaps. - PFF’s Michael Renner on Davis: “There are some reps where it's impossible to figure out how someone can be expected to block him, and it’s amazing to watch.” #2. Jets DE Jermaine Johnson II: Johnson earned an 86.4 grade in the Jets' loss to the Bengals. Renner described him as a “terror” against the run. - Cincinnati was limited to 69 yards on 28 rush attempts (2.5 ypc). #3. Jaguars LB Devin Lloyd: Lloyd earned an 85.5 grade against the Chargers. He leads all NFL linebackers in pass breakups (4) and interceptions (2). Image: Andy Lewis/Icon Sportswire Akers [Cam Akers] Cam Akers is operating as the Rams’ primary running back Details: Akers took 12 carries for 61 yards and a touchdown in Week 3 against the Cardinals. - While Darrell Henderson only had 4 carries for 17 yards. Increase: Akers has seen his snap count increase 32% since Week 1, while Henderson’s has fallen by the same percentage. Explosion Back? Akers averaged 5.1 yards per carry against Arizona — a sign that he could be returning to pre-injury form. - Prior to last Sunday, Akers had been averaging under 3.0 yards per carry since returning from last July’s Achilles tear. Impressed: Following the game, HC Sean McVay [said]( of Akers: “You saw the explosiveness, you saw the ability to be able to run through contact. Thought he was pressing it the right way, being able to set up his blockers. And then the strength to be able to finish on the touchdown run was big time." Image: Icon Sportswire Fields [Justin Fields] Justin Fields has only completed 23 passes this season Details: Fields completed eight passes in Week 1, seven in Week 2, and eight in Week 3. - Somehow the Bears have managed to win two of those three games. Historic: The last team to complete less than 23 passes over a three-game span was the 1982 Patriots (40 years ago). Disappointment: Fields, the 11th overall pick of the 2021 draft, has a horrendous 51.8% completion percentage — the lowest among the league’s starting quarterbacks. - Adam Jahns (The Athletic) wrote on Tuesday that Fields’ struggles are particularly [problematic]( because the offensive line and running game have shown clear improvement from last season. Future: While Fields is not in danger of getting benched, he must show improvement to secure the starting spot in 2023. Image: Melissa Tamez/Icon Sportswire More News - [Browns]( DE Myles Garrett suffered a shoulder sprain, biceps strain, and lacerations in Monday's car accident - [Jets]( placed LT George Fant (knee) on IR - [Chiefs]( optimistic Harrison Butker will play this week - [Bengals]( DT DJ Reader (knee) will be out for an extended period of time - [Steelers]( S Minkah Fitzpatrick is in the concussion protocol - [Bills]( signed CB Xavier Rhodes Together with Stathead Question of the Day Which WR has the most 2022 fantasy points? - Amon-Ra St. Brown - Cooper Kupp - Jaylen Waddle - Stefon Diggs Unlock the Pro Football Reference database with Stathead Football. Answer [questions]( like “how many teams that started 0-3 reached the playoffs?”, “how many QBs had more touchdown passes through age-26 than Patrick Mahomes?”, “who had the best passer ratio in no-huddle formations in 2021?” and so much more. 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