Chargers, Cardinals, Wentz, Elijah, Desean, Tua

Cardinals trade for a speedy WR + it's Heinicke time in DC  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ October 18, 2022 [Sign up]( [Legit Football]( Together With: Stathead [Run Your Pool](  Chargers [Dustin Hopkins] Chargers beat Broncos on overtime field goal Details: Dustin Hopkins, who was playing with a strained hamstring, nailed a 39-yarder to lift the Chargers to a 19-16 victory with 2:38 remaining in overtime. - A muffed punt by Broncos’ returner Montrell Washington set up the game-winning kick. Lethargic: Both teams finished with less than 300 total yards. Justin Herbert only averaged 4.2 yards per pass attempt and did account for a single touchdown. - The Chargers’ top offensive performer was Austin Ekeler, who totaled 83 yards (36 rushing, 47 receiving) and a touchdown on 24 touches (14 carries, 10 catches). - Chargers OC Joe Lombardi took some serious [heat]( on social media for consistently [poor]( playcalling. Still Bad: Russell Wilson completed just 15-of-28 passes for 188 yards and 1 touchdown. He was particularly bad on third down. New RB1? In a move that caught the fantasy community off guard, Latavius Murray (66 yards on 15 carries) played ahead of Melvin Gordon (8 yards on 3 carries) and Mike Boone (1 yard on 1 carry). Next Up: The Chargers (4-2) host the Seahawks (3-3). The Broncos (2-4) host the red-hot Jets (4-2). Image: @chargers on Instagram Cardinals [Robbie Anderson] Panthers trade WR Robbie Anderson to the Cardinals Details: The Panthers will [receive]( a 2024 sixth-rounder and a 2025 seventh-rounder. Profile: Anderson has caught 13-of-27 targets (48.1% catch rate) for 206 yards and 1 touchdown this season. He is well-regarded for his speed (4.36) and length (6-foot-3). - Anderson’s most productive season came in 2020 — when he caught 95 passes for 1,096 yards and 3 touchdowns. Fit: Anderson will replace Marquise Brown as the Cardinals’ field-stretching speed threat. - Brown fractured his foot on Sunday and will [miss]( at least six weeks. Starting Trio: Anderson will start on the outside opposite DeAndre Hopkins (who was just activated from a suspension). Rondale Moore will operate out of the slot. Boost Needed: The Cardinals (2-4) have scored 17 points or less in three of six games this season. HC Kliff Kinsbury is facing [pressure]( to relinquish play-calling duties. Impact in CAR: The Panthers will move forward with DJ Moore, Terrace Marshall Jr., Shi Smith, and Rashard Higgins at receiver. Image: David Jensen/Icon Sportswire Wentz [Carson Wentz] Carson Wentz out 4-6 weeks with a broken finger Details: Wentz underwent successful finger [surgery]( on Monday and could be out until December. - He suffered the injury last Thursday against the Bears. Stats: Through six games, Wentz has completed 62.1% of his passes for 1,489 yards, 10 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions. He’s been sacked 23 times, which is tied for the most in the NFL. Replacement: Taylor Heinicke will replace Wentz as the starter. - Heinicke won 7 of 15 starts last season and completed 65% of his passes for 3,419 yards, 20 touchdowns, and 15 interceptions. Boost for Terry: Terry McLaurin, who Wentz often ignored in the passing game, stands to benefit from the quarterback change. The talented wideout showed strong chemistry with Heinicke last year. Backup: Rookie Sam Howell will be elevated to No. 2 duties and could be given a chance to start if Heinicke struggles. The fifth-rounder led the league in preseason passing yards. Image: Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire Elijah [Elijah Moore] Robert Saleh calls Elijah Moore’s controversial tweet a ‘mistake’ Background: Moore, who only has one reception over the past two weeks, tweeted on Sunday night that he doesn’t “understand” his lack of involvement in the Jets’ offense. Mistake: Saleh [responded]( to the tweet by calling it a “mistake,” though made sure to mention that Moore is a good teammate whose heart is in the right place. Disapointment: Moore, a popular breakout pick, has caught just 16 passes for 203 yards and no touchdowns through six weeks. - His 16 catches rank sixth on the team. - Moore caught 43 passes for 538 yards and 5 touchdowns as a rookie last year. Run-First: The Jets have shifted to a run-first approach ever since Zach Wilson returned from injury — which has resulted in limited targets for all of the Jets’ pass-catchers. - While frustrating for Moore, the new offensive identity has been a success overall, as the Jets (4-2) have won three straight games. Image: Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire Ravens [Desean Jackson] Desean Jackson to visit with the Ravens Details: Jackson, who recently indicated that he would like to keep playing, will [visit]( with the Ravens today. Need: Baltimore receivers are averaging a combined 7 catches per game this season — which is shockingly low. Profile Jackson, 35, split last season between the Rams and Raiders. He set a career-high of 22.7 yards per catch (454 yards on 20 catches) — which suggests he still possesses elite vertical speed. - The Ravens (3-3) have yet to effectively replace the vertical speed of Marquise Brown. WR Depth: Jackson would add to a Baltimore receiver unit that includes Rashod Bateman (11 catches), Devin Duvernay (18 catches), Demarcus Robinson (9 catches), Tylan Wallace (3 catches), and James Proche (1 catch). - Bateman — who has missed the last two games with a foot sprain — is “[close](” to returning according to John Harbaugh. Image: Jordon Kelly/Icon Sportswire Tua [Tua Tagovailoa] Tua Tagovailoa (head) is preparing to start this week Details: Tagoaviloa is expected to practice fully this week and [start]( against the Steelers on Sunday. - The 24-year-old quarterback, who hasn’t played in two weeks, cleared concussion protocol over the weekend. Situation: The Dolphins (3-3) lost both games Tagovailoa missed and could use a win to keep pace in an ultra-competitive AFC landscape. - Before the injury, Tagovailoa had thrown for the second-most passing yards and third-most passing touchdowns in the league. - The Dolphins went from being ranked first in points per drive with Tagovalioa, to 29th without him. New Mindset: Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel said he wants Tagovailoa to be more “mindful” about taking hits and fighting for extra yards. Image: Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire More News - [Saints]( WR Chris Olave (concussion) likely to play Thursday - [Raiders]( placed CB Nate Hobbs (hand) on IR - [Rams]( WR Van Jefferson (knee) expected to return Week 8 - [Dak Prescott]( will practice on Wednesday - [Packers]( WR Randall Cobb avoided a serious ankle injury - [Cardinals]( G Justin Pugh (ACL) out for the season - [Rams]( LT Joe Noteboom (Achilles) out for the season Results PrizePicks Challenge #2 - Correct: Gerald Everett MORE than 3.0 receptions - Correct: Austin Ekeler MORE than 36.5 receiving yards - Correct: Austin Ekeler MORE than 4.0 receptions - Correct: Brandon McManus MORE than 6.5 kicking points - Correct: Dustin Hopkins MORE than 6.5 kicking points - Incorrect: Russell Willson MORE than 230.5 pass yards - Incorrect: Justin Herbert MORE than 265.5 pass yards - Incorrect: Gerald Everett MORE than 32.5 receiving yards - Incorrect: Courtland Sutton MORE than 14.5 fantasy score - Incorrect: Courtland Sutton MORE than 67.5 receiving yards Final Score: 5/10 Together with Stathead Question of the Day Who had the most Week 6 fantasy points? - Josh Allen - Joe Burrow - Matt Ryan - Ja'Marr Chase Unlock the Pro Football Reference database with Stathead Football. 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