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TNF Preview + injury updates on Dak, Tua, Rodgers, and Kupp  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ October 13, 2022 [Sign up]( [Legit Football]( Together With: PrizePicks [PrizePicks](  TNF [Terry McLaurin] TNF: Commanders favored over the Bears by 0.5 Desperate: The Commanders (1-4) are coming off a heartbreaking loss and desperately need a win to salvage what’s been a disastrous season. - Carson Wentz, who was [thrown]( under the bus by Ron Rivera earlier this week, appears to be on the brink of losing the team’s confidence. Robinson: Rookie RB Brian Robinson Jr. made his debut last week and led the Commanders in carries. He could have a big game against a Chicago defense that is allowing the second-most rushing yards (170 per game) in the league. Coming in Hot? The Bears (2-3) are coming off a hard-fought loss to the Vikings — a game some analysts consider to be a “moral victory.” - Justin Fields completed 15-of-21 passes for 208 yards, 1 touchdown, and no interceptions. - He set career highs in completion rate (71.4%) and passer rating (118.8). Top Secondary: Bears’ corner Jaylon Johnson (one of the best players on the team) is expected to return after a three-game absence. He’ll boost a Chicago secondary that is allowing the ninth-fewest passing yards in the league. Notable Injuries: The Commanders will be without WR Jahan Dotson (hamstring) and TE Logan Thomas (calf). The only Chicago player in question is S Dane Cruikshank (hamstring), who is listed as questionable. Image: Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire Cowboys [Cooper Rush] Cowboys planning to start Cooper Rush vs. the Eagles Details: HC Mike McCarthy [told]( reporters the team is “preparing for Cooper to start against the Eagles” because Dak Prescott is still in the “medical rehab phase.” - Prescott, who had right thumb surgery on Sept. 12, conducted a throwing session on Wednesday — but was [only]( spotted throwing passes with his left (non-dominant) hand. Rush: Rush is 4-0 since taking over for Prescott, though he’s only averaging 167.8 passing yards and 1 passing touchdown per game. - On the bright side, Rush has yet to throw an interception — which has allowed the Cowboys to play an efficient brand of offense. Key Battle: Todd Archer (ESPN) thinks the game will come down to the Eagles’ top-ranked offensive line [versus]( the Cowboys’ elite pass rush. It’s worth noting that the Eagles’ line is banged up — LT Jordan Mailata (shoulder), LG Landon Dickerson (leg), C Jason Kelce (ankle), and RG Isaac Seumalo (ankle) were all limited in practice Wednesday. Odds: Oddsmakers don’t appear concerned, as the Eagles are a hefty 6-point favorite. Image: Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire Dolphins [Skylar Thompson] Dolphins to start Skylar Thompson at QB Details: Both Tua Tagovailoa and Teddy Bridgewater remain in concussion protocol and will not be available to [start]( Sunday against the Vikings. - Tagovailoa has been cleared for limited football activities and is targeting a Week 7 return. - Even if Bridgewater clears the protocol before Sunday, he will not start over Thompson. Thompson Profile: Thompson, a seventh-round rookie, completed 69.5% of his passes for 2,113 yards, 12 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions over ten starts with Kansas State last season. Expert Take: Before the draft, Dane Brugler wrote: “Overall, Thompson is a dual threat prospect who takes care of the football, but it is unlikely that his inconsistent accuracy and mechanics will show substantial improvement in the NFL.” First Look: Thompson completed 16-of-33 passes for 166 yards and an interception in relief of Bridgewater in last week’s loss to the Jets. Other Injuries: Tyreek Hill (foot/quad) and Jaylen Waddle (groin) were full participants in practice on Wednesday. LT Terron Armstead (toe) and RB Raheem Mostert (knee) were held out. Odds: The Vikings are favored over the Dolphins by 3.5. Image: Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire Notable Injuries [Aaron Rodgers] Notable Injuries: Aaron Rodgers, Cooper Kupp, Jonathan Taylor, and James Conner Rodgers: Rodgers is dealing with a “[banged up](” thumb and did not practice on Wednesday. He told reporters that he expects to be “fine” for Sunday’s game against the Jets. Kupp: Kupp did not practice with a foot issue. The injury is not considered to be overly serious and his status for this week’s game against the Panthers does not appear to be in much doubt. Taylor: Taylor, who did not play last week because of an ankle injury, was held out on Wednesday. His status for Sunday against the Jaguars is uncertain. - Nyheim Hines (concussion) returned to practice and is on track to play this week. Conner: Conner did not practice with a rib injury and seems unlikely to suit up against the Seahawks. The Cardinals may have to turn to Eno Benjamin and Keontay Ingram at running back. Image: Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire Saints [Jameis Winston] Jameis Winston returned to practice Wednesday; four WRs listed as DNP Details: Winston, who has missed the past two games with a back injury, got in a limited session on Wednesday. - Ian Rapoport thinks Winston’s participation is a [sign]( that he “could be back.” Winston in 2022: In the first three weeks of the season, Winston completed 63.5% of his passes and averaged 286 yards, 1.3 touchdowns, and 1.7 interceptions per game. He led the Saints to a 1-2 record. Dalton: Backup Andy Dalton has gone 1-1 in place of Winston. He’s completed 69.2% of his passes and is averaging 212 yards, 1 touchdown, and 0.5 interceptions per game. WRs: Michael Thomas (foot), Chris Olave (concussion), Jarvis Landry (ankle), and Deonte Harty (foot) all missed practice — and it would not be surprising to see all four miss Sunday's game. - The Saints only have two healthy receivers — Marquez Callaway and Tre’Quan Smith — on the roster. Odds: The Bengals are favored to beat the Saints by 1.5 points. Image: Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire Boyd [Tyler Boyd] Bengals want to get Tyler Boyd more targets; Tee Higgins has a ‘complicated’ ankle sprain Details: Bengals HC Zac Taylor made clear on Wednesday that Boyd will be more [involved]( in the passing game moving forward. - Boyd has just 15 catches on 23 targets this season — his lowest usage since his rookie season in 2016. - From 2020-2021, Boyd averaged 7 targets per game, this year he's averaging only 4.6. Third Downs: The Bengals have struggled to convert third downs, as Joe Burrow has consistently forced the ball to a double-teamed Ja’Marr Chase — who has a 53.3% third-down success rate. Jay Morrison (The Athletic) thinks Boyd, who has a career third-down success rate of [80.4%](, should be more involved in those situations. Higgins: Taylor said Higgins is day-to-day with a “[complicated](” ankle sprain. A potential Week 6 absence would open up opportunities for Boyd and Mike Thomas. Image: Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire Challenge PrizePicks Challenge #3 (TNF) Background: Legit Football is participating in the PrizePicks Challenge. This week, our goal is to accurately predict at least six-of-ten more or less player projections. We went 7/10 on Monday. What is PrizePicks? PrizePicks is the easiest way to play daily fantasy sports. All you have to do is pick players to get more or less than their projection. You can 10x your entry by getting all four picks correct. Legit Football's Entry: Our 10 predictions for tonight's game are below. - 1. Justin Fields MORE than 165.5 passing yards - 2. Curtis Samuel MORE than 3.5 rush yards - 3. Darnell Mooney MORE than 43.5 receiving yards - 4. Cole Kmet MORE than 27.5 receiving yards - 5. Terry McLaurin MORE than 4.0 receptions - 6. Darnell Mooney MORE than 3.5 receptions - 7. Justin Fields MORE than 211.5 pass + rush yards - 8. 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