TNF Recap, Taylor/Cook, Dalton, McCaffrey, KC-TB, Hollins

Tua update + the latest on Jonathan Taylor, Dalvin Cook, and Christian McCaffrey  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ September 30, 2022 [Sign up]( [Legit Football]( Together With: Stathead [Run Your Pool](  TNF Recap [Tua Tagovailoa] TNF: Tua Tagovailoa discharged from hospital, Bengals beat Dolphins 27-15 Background: Tagovailoa was stretchered out of last night’s game and taken to a local hospital after suffering a [terrifying]( neck/head injury. - Fortunately the 24-year-old quarterback never lost consciousness and retained movements in all of his extremities. - He was discharged from the hospital last night and traveled back to Miami with his teammates. Investigation: The NFLPA is still investigating whether or not Tagovailoa and the Dolphins skirted concussion protocols in Week 3. - Some medical experts believe Tagovailoa suffered an obvious neurological injury last Sunday and should [not]( have been allowed to play on four days' rest. Game Takeaway: The Bengals have now won two straight and are starting to look like the dangerous team they were last winter. Offensive Improvement: Joe Burrow had a solid night, completing 20-of-31 passes for 287 yards, 2 touchdowns, and no interceptions. His favored pass-catcher was Tee Higgins, who caught 7-of-9 targets for 124 yards and a touchdown. Defensive Improvement: Cincinnati’s defense excelled before and after the Tagovailoa injury. Safety Von Bell had two interceptions and Sam Hubbard gave Dolphins’ right tackle Greg Little all he could handle. Week 5: The Bengals (2-2) visit the Ravens (2-1). The Dolphins (3-1) visit the Jets (1-2). Image: Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire Taylor/Cook [Jonathan Taylor] Jonathan Taylor and Dalvin Cook trending in the right direction for Week 4 Taylor: Taylor returned to practice on Thursday after sitting out with a toe injury on Wednesday. Iron Man: Prior to Wednesday, Taylor had never missed a practice in high school, college, or the pros. Precaution: Taylor said he sat out for precautionary reasons and [does not]( seem concerned about his status for Sunday’s matchup against the Titans. Cook: Cook, who dislocated his shoulder in Week 3, got in a full practice on Thursday. - He hopes to play through the injury by wearing a harness. The Vikings take on the Saints (in London) at 9:30 AM ET. More RB Injuries: Cordarrelle Patterson (knee) has not practiced this week and could miss the Falcons’ matchup against the Browns. David Montgomery (ankle) has not practiced either and is in danger of missing the Bears’ game against the Giants. - Khalil Herbert (Bears) and Tyler Allgeier (Falcons) could be in store for increased touches. Image: Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire Dalton [Andy Dalton] Saints will ‘confidently’ start Andy Dalton if Jameis Winston can’t play on Sunday Details: Andy Dalton has taken all the starting reps at practice this week, as Winston has been held out with back and ankle injuries. Confident: Saints OC Pete Carmichael [told]( reporters that the team has a “ton of confidence” in Dalton. Though he did not rule out Winston for Sunday’s matchup against the Vikings. Winston Stats: Winston has completed 63.5% of his passes for 858 yards (286 per game), 4 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions this season. He has a middling 65.3 PFF grade. Preseason Star: While far from a perfect indicator — Dalton looked smooth in the preseason, completing 10-of-10 passes for 124 yards, 1 touchdown, and no interceptions. More Saints News... - Michael Thomas (toe) has not practiced this week and should be considered questionable. - Jarvis Landry (ankle) returned to practice and is on track to play. - The Saints (1-2) are 2.5-point underdogs to the Vikings (2-1). Image: Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire McCaffrey [Christian McCaffrey] Christian McCaffrey has yet to practice this week Details: McCaffrey has been missing practice with a quad injury. Status? A league source [told]( ESPN that it's “too early to say what McCaffrey’s status will be on Sunday.” Though Ian Rapoport [thinks]( McCaffrey will play — barring a setback. - The Panthers host the Cardinals this week. - McCaffrey is the NFL’s fifth-leading rusher (243 yards) through three games. Injury Prone: McCaffrey has missed 22-of-33 games with injuries over the past two seasons. Backups: If McCaffrey can’t play, the Panthers will turn to D’Onta Foreman and Chuba Hubbard. - Foreman in 2021 (w/TEN): 689 scrimmage yards (566 rushing, 123 receiving) and 3 touchdowns on 142 touches (4.9 yards per touch) - Hubbard in 2021: 786 scrimmage yards (612 rushing, 174 receiving) and 6 touchdowns on 197 touches (4.0 yards per touch) Image: John Byrum/Icon Sportswire KC-TB [Raymond James Stadium] Chiefs-Bucs will be played in Tampa as scheduled Details: The [decision]( was made because Tampa Bay was “spared the most damaging consequences” of Hurricane Ian. - If necessary, the game would've been moved to U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Getting Healthier in TB: Julio Jones, who has missed the last two games with a partial PCL tear, is expected to play. Left tackle Donovan Smith (elbow) is trending in the right direction as well. - Tom Brady will also be getting Mike Evans back from suspension. - Chris Godwin (hamstring), who practiced on Wednesday but not Thursday, appears less likely to suit up. Brady vs. Mahomes: Brady has won three of five matchups against Mahomes. The last was in Super Bowl LV. KC Injuries: The Chiefs are hoping to have kicker Harrison Butker (ankle) back after a two-game absence. Though they may be without receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling (abdomen) — which could lead to some targets for second-round rookie Skyy Moore. Odds: The Bucs are 0.5-point underdogs. Image: Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire Hollins [Mack Hollins] Mack Hollins has been the Raiders’ most efficient receiver Details: Hollins has caught 14-of-20 targets (70% catch-rate) this season — which is more efficient than Davante Adams (17-of-34 targets, 50%) and Hunter Renfrow (10-of-16 targets, 63%). WR1? Hollins also leads the team in receiving yards (240), yards per reception (17.1), and touchdowns (2). - Hollins caught 8-of-10 targets for 158 yards and a touchdown last Sunday. Analysis: According to Ted Nguyen (The Athletic), opposing defenses are using [bracketed]( coverages (Cover-2 zone and Cover 7) to stop Adams and Darren Waller — which is creating opportunities for Hollins to thrive. More Raiders News... - A [players-only]( meeting was held earlier this week to address the team’s 0-3 start. - The Raiders are 2.5-point favorites over the Broncos. Image: Bryan Lynn/Icon Sportswire More News - [Chargers]( WR Keenan Allen left practice early with a possible injury - [Packers]( CB Jaire Alexander (groin) did not practice - [Raiders]( WR Hunter Renfrow (concussion) did not practice - [Cowboys]( TE Dalton Schultz (knee) trending toward playing against Commanders - [Lions]( WR Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) and RB D'Andre Swift (shoulder) did not practice - [Chargers]( named sixth-round rookie LT Jamaree Salyer starting LT - [Giants]( WRs Kadarius Toney (hamstring) and Wan'Dale Robinson (knee) did not practice - [Browns]( DE Myles Garrett (car accident) has a chance to play - [Patriots]( QB Mac Jones (ankle) did not practice Together with Stathead Question of the Day Who is averaging the most yards per carry (min. 30 carries) this season? - Aaron Jones - Khalil Herbert - Saquon Barkley - Cordarelle Patterson Unlock the Pro Football Reference database with Stathead Football. 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