Dak, Giants, Pickett, Zappe, Geno, OROY/DROY

Big Dak Prescott status update + the Giants and Patriots are preparing to start third-string QBs  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ October 05, 2022 [Sign up]( [Legit Football]( Together With: Stathead [Run Your Pool](  Dak [Dak Prescott] Dak Prescott is out for Week 5 Details: According to multiple reporters, Prescott will miss Sunday’s matchup against the Rams because his surgically repaired thumb is not strong enough to [grip]( the football. - Will Grier has already been called up from the practice squad to back up Cooper Rush — who will make his fourth consecutive start. - There’s optimism that Prescott will be ready for a huge divisional showdown against the Eagles in Week 6. Rush: Rush has won all three of his starts since taking over for Prescott. He’s averaging 224.3 passing yards and 1.3 touchdowns per start and has yet to throw an interception. CeeDee Usage: Rush has displayed strong chemistry with CeeDee Lamb — who has reeled in 21-of-31 targets (67.7% catch-rate) for 259 yards and 2 touchdowns over the past three weeks. More Cowboys News... - The Cowboys have [opened]( the practice window for fifth-round rookie LB Damone Clark (LSU) — a 2021 first-team All-SEC performer — who has been recovering from spinal fusion surgery. - The Rams (2-2) are 4.5-point favorites over the Cowboys (3-1). Image: Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire Webb [Davis Webb] Giants may have to start practice squad QB Davis Webb Background: Daniel Jones (ankle sprain) and his backup Tyrod Taylor (concussion) are [not]( on track to play against Green Bay this week. - Webb is currently the only healthy quarterback on the roster. Profile: Webb, a 2017 third-round pick out of California, has never attempted a regular season pass in the NFL. Though he is coming off a strong preseason — 74.1% completion rate, 457 yards, 3 touchdowns, and no interceptions. Workouts: In anticipation of Jones and Taylor being out, the Giants [worked out]( a trio — AJ McCarron, Jake Fromm, Brian Lewerke — of veteran quarterbacks on Tuesday. - One of them will be signed to back up Webb — unless Jones or Taylor make significant rehab progress within the next 24-48 hours. Odds: The Packers (3-1) are currently 8-point favorites over the Giants (3-1). Image: Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire Pickett [Pickett] Steelers officially name Kenny Pickett the starting QB Details: According to Mike Tomlin, the decision to [elevate]( Pickett over Mitch Trubisky is about scoring more points and providing a much-needed energy boost inside the locker room. - The Steelers are 1-3 and fading fast in the competitive AFC North. Last Week: In one half of action against the Jets last week, Pickett scored 2 rushing touchdowns and completed 10-of-13 passes for 120 yards and 3 interceptions. - The interceptions played a key role in the Steelers’ loss. Bright Side: On the bright side, Pickett averaged 9.2 yards per attempt — which far outpaces Trubisky’s disappointing average of 5.6 yards and demonstrates that he is willing to push the ball downfield. Favorite Target? Pickett showed strong chemistry with fellow rookie George Pickens, who finished the game with 6 catches for 102 yards. Tough Test: Pickett’s first start will come on the road against the top-ranked Bills. Buffalo is a 14-point favorite. Image: Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire Zappe [Bailey Zappe] Patriots preparing to start Bailey Zappe amid uncertainty at quarterback Background: Zappe could start because Mac Jones (high ankle sprain) and Brian Hoyer (concussion) are uncertain for Week 6. - The Patriots have already signed free-agent Garrett Gilbert to potentially serve as Zappe's backup for Sunday’s matchup against the Lions. Zappe: Zappe, a fourth-round rookie out of Western Kentucky, nearly led the Patriots to an improbable overtime victory over the Packers (at Lambeau Field) last week. He completed 10-of-15 passes for 99 yards, 1 touchdown, and no interceptions after Hoyer left the game. - Zappe passed for an astronomical 5,967 yards and 62 touchdowns at WKU last year. Interesting: According to Bill Simmons (The Ringer), Patriots’ owner Robert Kraft “[loves](” and is “all-in” on Zappe. Which could be feeding some of the [rumors]( that the organization is not totally sold on Jones. Odds: The Patriots (1-3) are 3-point favorites over the Lions (1-3). Image: Larry Radloff/Icon Sportswire Geno [Geno Smith] Seahawks QB Geno Smith is getting dark horse MVP attention Details: The Athletic’s Larry Holder considers Smith a [sleeper]( MVP candidate, as he is among the league leaders in multiple passing categories. - Smith ranks first in completion percentage (77.3%), third in passer rating (108.0), tenth in passing yards (1,037), and is tied for tenth in passing touchdowns (10). Career High: Last week against Detroit, Smith earned the highest PFF grade (92.4) of his career. He accounted for 369 yards (320 passing, 49 rushing) and 3 touchdowns. Will it Last? Smith’s career has been defined by inconsistency, so regression is likely — especially because he won’t be facing the Lions' comically bad defense every week. - That said, he’s playing with the most talented supporting cast of his career, which may keep his play above average as time goes on. MVP Odds: The top four contenders for the award are Josh Allen (+275), Patrick Mahomes (+450), Lamar Jackson (+550), and Jalen Hurts (+550). Image: Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire OROY/DPOY [Chris Olave] Saints WR Chris Olave and Jaguars LB Devin Lloyd lead Rookie of the Year races OROY: Olave (+450) has the [best]( odds for Offensive Rookie of the Year. He leads Romeo Doubs (+650), Drake London (+650), Dameon Pierce (+700), and Kenny Pickett (+800). - Pickett’s odds should increase now that he's starting. Olave Stats: Olave leads all rookies in receptions (21) and receiving yards (335) through four weeks. - His 335 receiving yards are more than established stars like Ja’Marr Chase (293), Davante Adams (290), CeeDee Lamb (288), and DK Metcalf (284). DROY: Lloyd (+300) has the best odds for Defensive Rookie of the Year. He leads Aidan Hutchinson (+450), Travon Walker (+800), George Karlaftis (+1000), and Kayvon Thibodeaux (+1200). Lloyd Stats: Lloyd, the 27th overall pick of the draft, is among the league leaders in tackles (38), pass deflections (6), and interceptions (2). Image: Shaun Brooks/Action Plus/Icon Sportswire More News - [Chargers]( WR Keenan Allen (hamstring) is day-to-day - [Rams]( C Coleman Shelton (ankle) will miss 4-6 weeks - [49ers]( LT Colton McKivitz (Trent Williams' replacement) will miss multiple weeks with an MCL sprain - [Cardinals]( released WR Andy Isabella - [Ravens]( designated RB Gus Edwards to return from IR - [Ravens]( RB Justice Hill has a non-serious hamstring injury - [49ers]( designated S Jimmie Ward (hamstring) to return from IR - [Colts]( RB Jonathan Taylor hopes to play Thursday; is wearing a walking boot Together with Stathead Question of the Day Who has made the most field goals this season? - Daniel Carlson - Brett Maher - Graham Gano - Younghoe Koo Unlock the Pro Football Reference database with Stathead Football. 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