Hurts, Montez, Injury Update, TNF, Rhule, Sauce, Challenge

The key to stopping Jalen Hurts revealed? + Albert Breer floats an interesting trade candidate  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ October 06, 2022 [Sign up]( [Legit Football]( Together With: PrizePicks [Stathead](  Hurts [Jalen Hurts] The key to stopping Jalen Hurts could be aggressive blitzing Details: An unnamed NFC analytics executive [told]( PFF’s Doug Kyed: “I don’t know how long he will be able to keep it up… a team is likely to expose him this year via exotic blitzes and containing him in the pocket.” Kryptonite? While Hurts is off to a fantastic start this season, he only has a 64.4 PFF grade when blitzed, which ranks 20th among 35 qualified quarterbacks. Analytics: Kyed also points out that “the Eagles’ expected points added per passing play figure drops to 24th in the NFL when blitzed (-0.167) from second in the NFL when not blitzed (0.299).” - Expected Points Added (EPA) per passing play attempts to measure how many points a passing play is worth to a team. - In simple terms, a -0.167 EPA indicates that when the Eagles pass while blitzed, it results in a negative outcome relative to scoring points. Week 5: The Eagles take on the Cardinals’ league-worst pass-rushing unit this week — Arizona has only totaled 4 sacks through four games. Image: Andy Lewis/Icon Sportswire Montez [Montez Sweat] Albert Breer mentions Commanders DE Montez Sweat as a possible trade candidate Details: Breer thinks Washington has the depth — once Chase Young returns — to explore [trading]( Sweat, who is up for a “massive” contract extension. - The Commanders can put the trade compensation toward selecting a top quarterback in the 2023 draft. - It will be tough for the organization to hand out extensions to both Sweat and Young. Sweat Profile: Sweat, 26, is considered one of the league’s more talented young pass-rushers. He’s totaled 21 sacks, 24 tackles for loss, and 51 QB hits across 46 career games. - In addition to pass-rush, Sweat is an excellent run defender. Among defensive ends, he had the fifth-highest run defense grade last season. Cost? The Commanders would likely ask for a first-round pick, considering the Bears got a second-rounder and sixth-rounder for 31-year-old Khalil Mack earlier this year. Fits? The Colts, Cardinals, Rams, and Ravens stand out as teams in sore need of pass-rush help. Image: John Jones/Icon Sportswire Injury Updates [Alvin Kamara] Week 5 Injury Updates: Alvin Kamara, Daniel Jones, and Mac Jones Kamara: Kamara told reporters that he is “[feeling great](” and expects to play against the Seahawks on Sunday. - Kamara missed Weeks 2 and 4 with a rib injury. Winston/Thomas? Saints HC Dennis Allen did not offer a timetable for the returns of Jameis Winston (back) and Michael Thomas (foot). New Orleans (1-3) is favored over Seattle (2-2) by five points. D. Jones: In a development that caught reporters by surprise, Daniel Jones (ankle sprain) practiced on a limited basis Wednesday and was apparently moving around well during individual and positional drills. - There is now optimism that he will be able to start against the Packers on Sunday (sorry Davis Webb fans). M. Jones: Mac Jones, who is dealing with a high ankle sprain, got in a limited session yesterday — but was spotted with a noticeable limp. He remains highly questionable for the Patriots matchup against the Lions, though he is apparently [pushing]( to play. Image: David Jensen/Icon Sportswire TNF [Courtland Sutton] TNF: The Broncos (2-2) are 3.5-point favorites over the Colts (1-2-1) No JT: The Colts will be without their best player, Jonathan Taylor, who has been ruled [out]( with an ankle injury. The running game will lean on Nyheim Hines and Phillip Lindsay. - Indy will also be without All-Pro LB Shaquille Leonard, S Julian Blackmon, and DL Tyquan Lewis. No JW: The Broncos will be without their top running back, Javonte Williams, who is out for the year with a torn ACL, PCL, and LCL. Melvin Gordon, Mike Boone, and the recently signed Latvius Murray will carry the load. Coming in Hot? Russell Wilson is coming off his best game as Bronco — but will take on a Colts’ defense that is allowing the tenth fewest passing yards in the league this season. - Wilson completed 68% of his passes for 237 yards and accounted for 3 touchdowns (2 passing, 1 rushing) in the Broncos’ loss to the Raiders last week. - He’s shown a strong preference for Courtland Sutton, who has the seventh-most receiving yards (343) in the league. Close? Matt Ryan, who is off to a slow start with his new team, told reporters earlier this week that the offense is very close to clicking and just needs to play with more consistency. The Colts are the NFL’s lowest-scoring team this season. MP vs. PS: The game’s marquee matchup is between Colts WR Michael Pittman and Broncos CB Patrick Surtain II. If Surtain is successful in shutting down Pittman, Ryan will have to direct targets to Alec Pierce (who coming off his best game), Parris Campbell, and Ashton Dunlin. Image: Dustin Bradford/Icon Sportswire Rhule [Matt Rhule] Matt Rhule is expected to be the first coach fired this season Details: According to PFF’s Doug Kyed, sources “around the NFL have lent credence to the idea that Rhule could be the [first]( to go.” - Rhule is also favored by oddsmakers to be the next coach fired. Dissapointment: Rhule went 5-11 in 2020, 5-12 in 2021, and is off to a 1-3 start this season. The Panthers’ offense has rarely found a rhythm under his tenure. - Baker Mayfield, who was supposed to be Rhule’s savior, has a horrendous 46.2 PFF grade. In Demand: Despite his lack of NFL success, Rhule is expected to be sought-after on the college scene. He had success at Temple before accepting the Panthers' job. Hot Candidates: 49ers defensive coordinator Demeco Ryans and Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon are positioning themselves well for 2023 head coaching jobs. Ryans’ unit is allowing the fewest yards (234.5 per game) and points (11.5 per game) in the league. Image: John Byrum/Icon Sportswire Gardner [Sauce Gardner and Ja'Marr Chase] Jets CB Sauce Gardner ranked as the NFL's top rookie Details: The ranking comes from Daniel Jeremiah, who [writes]( that Gardner is “already establishing himself as one of the premier players at his position.” - In Week 3 against the Bengals, Gardner held Ja’Marr Chase catch-less when matched up one on one. - Last week against the Steelers, Gardner only allowed 2 catches on 7 targets for 9 yards. Elite: Across the entire season, Gardner has allowed a completion percentage of 47.4% when targeted in coverage — which is better than established stars like Jalen Ramsey, Marshon Lattimore, and A.J. Terrell. Also Good: Jeremiah has Patriots corner Jack Jones (a fourth-rounder) ranked thirteenth and Seahawks corner Tariq Woolen (a fifth-rounder) ranked fourteenth. - According to PFF, Jones has been the [best]( single coverage corner in the league this season (91.5 grade). - Woolen had a pick-six of Jared Goff last week. Grand Slam: Four Jets’ rookies — Gardner, Breece Hall, Garrett Wilson, and Jermaine Johnson II — are ranked in Jeremiah’s top 18… which is a testament to GM Joe Douglas and the organization’s scouting department. Image: Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire Challenge [Watson] PrizePicks Challenge Entry #1 (TNF) Background: Legit Football is participating in the PrizePicks Challenge. Our goal is to turn a $100 budget into $1,000 in winnings by the end of October. What is PrizePicks? PrizePicks is the easiest way to play daily fantasy sports. All you have to do is pick the over or under on player props. 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