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Details on Robert Quinn trade + big updates on Ezekiel Elliott's knee and Patriots QB situation ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ October 27, 2022 [Sign up]( [Legit Football]( Together With: PrizePicks [PrizePicks](  TNF [Tom Brady] TNF: Buccaneers favored over the Ravens by 1.5 Shift: The Ravens (4-3) were favored to win earlier in the week. The shift to underdog status could be related to uncertainty surrounding the availability of Mark Andrews (knee) and Rashod Bateman (foot). - Both players practiced yesterday and are listed as questionable. - DL Calais Campbell (illness) has already been ruled out. Gus: Gus Edwards rushed for 66 yards and scored 2 touchdowns in his season debut last week. He could have success against a Bucs’ defense that just allowed 181 combined rushing yards to D’Onta Foreman and Chuba Hubbard. Multiple Injuries: Tampa (3-4) will be without three key members of the secondary (S Antione Winfield, CB Carlton Davis, and CB Sean Murphy-Bunting). WR Russell Gage and TE Cam Brate have also been ruled out. Kickstart: Tom Brady will look to get the Bucs’ offense back on track. Through seven weeks, Tampa ranks 25th in scoring (only 17.7 points per game) — which has put OC Byron Leftwich on the hot seat. - The last time Brady was on a team with a losing record (3-4) at this point of the season was in 2002. Pass-Rush: The Ravens’ totaled five sacks (a season high) in last week’s victory over the Browns and will surely turn up the heat on Brady — who has been skittish under pressure all season. Image: Roy K. Miller/Icon Sportswire Quinn [Robert Quinn] Bears trade DE Robert Quinn to the Eagles Details: The Bears will [get]( the Eagles’ 2023 fourth-round pick. Contract: Chicago has agreed to pay nearly all of Quinn’s salary ($7.1 million) for the remainder of the season. Philadelphia is taking virtually no financial risk, as his base salaries of $14 million (in 2023) and $13 million (in 2024) are non-guaranteed. Profile: Quinn, 32, has totaled 8 tackles, 1 sack, 3 quarterback hits, and 2 tackles for loss across seven games this season. He has an incredibly low 43.8 PFF grade. - Quinn tallied 18.5 sacks last season — the second most in the league behind only T.J. Watt. Get-Off: While Quinn’s statistical production is down, he is averaging the fifth-quickest [get-off]( time in the league — a sign that he still possesses explosive pass-rush ability. - Quinn has faced more [double teams]( than Nick Bosa and Micah Parsons this year — which likely has a lot to do with the reduced productivity. Fit: Quinn will add depth to an Eagles’ pass-rush unit that ranks tenth in the NFL in sacks (17). He’ll rush alongside Haason Reddick (4.5 sacks), Fletcher Cox (3.0 sacks), Brandon Graham (3.0 sacks), Josh Sweat (2.5 sacks), and Javon Hargrave (1 sack). Wizardry: Despite trading for Quinn, C.J. Gardner-Johnson, A.J. Brown, and Jordan Davis (draft) within the last six months, the Eagles still have six selections in next year’s draft — including two first-rounders. GM Howie Roseman continues to be the NFL’s shrewdest dealer. Image: Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire Zeke [Ezekiel Elliott] There are conflicting reports on Ezekiel Elliott’s knee injury Details: On Wednesday morning, Clarence Hill (Fort Worth Star-Telegram) reported that Elliott is [dealing]( with a Grade II MCL sprain and thigh bruise. - If accurate, the injury would likely lead to a multi-week absence. Dispute: Later in the day, Michael Gehlken (Dallas Morning News) disputed Hills’ report and [indicated]( that Elliott is dealing with a less serious (but still painful) hyperextended knee. Zeke Himself: When asked about the situation, Elliott said his knee feels “stiff” — but did not rule himself out for this week’s game against the Bears. - Elliott expressed a willingness to play at less than 100%. RB Depth: Tony Pollard will likely see most of the workload on Sunday — regardless of whether Elliott plays or not. Malik Davis, an undrafted rookie, could also get some touches. Odds: The Cowboys (5-2) are a 9.5-point favorite over the Bears (3-4). Image: Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire Together with PrizePicks [PrizePicks] PrizePicks is the simplest to play NFL daily fantasy. Just pick more or less on 2-5 player projections to earn a payout as high as 10X! [Play Now]( Mac [Mac Jones] Mac Jones will start against the Jets Details: According to ESPN’s Field Yates, Jones took almost all of the Patriots' first-team reps on Wednesday and will [start]( against the Jets. Monday: Jones started this past Monday against Chicago but was pulled for Bailey Zappe after three ugly series. - Bill Belichick claims that his decision to remove Jones from the game was a medical consideration and not related to performance. - Jones is still working his way back from a high ankle sprain. Rough: Jones — who was the top-performing rookie quarterback in the league last year — has struggled in his second pro season. The 24-year-old has completed 65% of his passes for 799 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions. Odds: The Patriots (3-4) are a 2.5-point favorite over the Jets (5-2). Image: Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire 49ers [Christian McCaffrey] Christian McCaffrey will not be limited against the Rams; Deebo Samuel held out of practice Details: Kyle Shanahan told reporters on Wednesday that McCaffrey will have the [full]( playbook available to him against the Rams. - McCaffrey was limited to a small set of plays (10 touches for 62 yards) in his 49ers debut last week. Recent Success: McCaffrey totaled 156 scrimmage yards (69 rushing, 89 receiving) against the Rams — as a member of the Panthers — two weeks ago. Samuel: Samuel is not practicing due to a hamstring injury. His status for Sunday is unclear. - No. 3 WR Jauan Jennings is also missing practice with a hamstring issue. - The injuries could lead to more targets for Brandon Aiyuk, George Kittle, McCaffrey, and Ray-Ray McCloud. Activated: Cornerback Jason Verrett has been activated off IR. The former Pro Bowler has not played since last September due to a torn ACL. He'll look to an improve a 49ers' secondary that just allowed 423 passing yards to Patrick Mahomes. Odds: The 49ers are a 1.5-point favorite over the Rams. Image: Bob Kupbens/Icon Sportswire Saints [Andy Dalton] Saints will continue to start Andy Dalton Details: Dennis Allen told reporters that Dalton will continue to start over Jameis Winston. He believes the offense has found a ‘[rhythm](’ with Dalton at the helm. Winston: Allen called Winston 'healthy’ and said his decision to go with Dalton was performance-based. - It's worth noting that multiple sources have told Saints insider Nick Underhill that Winston is still [dealing]( with a foot injury. Dalton Stats: Dalton, who took over for Winston in Week 4, is 1-3 as the starter. He has a 63.4% completion rate and is averaging 236.5 yards, 1.75 touchdowns, and 1 interception per game. Winston Stats: Winston had a 63.5% completion rate and averaged 286.0 yards, 1.33 touchdowns, and 1.67 interceptions per game before being replaced. He went 1-2 as the starter. More Saints News... - Michael Thomas (foot) and Jarvis Landry (ankle) continue to miss practice. Chris Olave will see heavy targets (14 last week) if they remain out. - The Raiders are a 1.5-point favorite over the Saints. 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