Love, Stafford, Zeke, Herbert, Draft, TNF

Could the Packers bench Aaron Rodgers? + interesting Matthew Stafford (concussion) and OBJ updates  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ November 10, 2022 [Sign up]( [Legit Football]( Together With: Stathead [Run Your Pool](  Love [Jordan Love] Demovsky: Once eliminated from playoff contention, the Packers should start Jordan Love Details: Demovsky, ESPN’s Packers reporter, thinks it would “serve the organization best” to bench Aaron Rodgers and start Love if/when the Packers (3-6) are [eliminated]( from playoff contention. Rationale: Demovsky believes the organization should get an extended look at Love before committing to Rodgers in 2023 and beyond - A strong showing by Love could convince the Packers to pick up his fifth-year option in the offseason or at least boost his trade value. - Rodgers, who is being forced to play with a pathetic receiver group, ranks 18th in completion rate (64.7%), 8th in passing yards (2,091), 7th in passing touchdowns (14), and 16th in QB rating (89.0). - The Packers are averaging 17.1 points per game — their fewest through nine games since 1992. Rodgers' Contract: Rodgers signed a massive three-year, $150 million contract extension this past March. But according to Demovsky, the Packers don’t have to guarantee most of his 2023 salary [until]( the day before the first game of the regular season — which gives them time to trade the 10x Pro Bowler, while minimizing his cap hit (by making a trade post-June 1). Love Profile: Love has appeared in eight games (one start) since the Packers took him 26th overall in 2020. He’s completed 59.2% of his passes for 484 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions - Earlier this week, Packers LB De’Vondre Campbell said that Love is “better than a lot of starting quarterbacks.” Image: Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire Stafford [Matthew Stafford] Matthew Stafford placed in concussion protocol Details: According to coach Sean McVay, the Rams’ medical staff [flagged]( a possible head injury to Stafford and determined that the 34-year-old should be placed in the protocol. - Stafford’s status for Sunday’s game against the Cardinals is now in question. - Though it’s not clear if he actually has a concussion. Backup: If Stafford fails to pass the protocol, John Wolford will start against Arizona. - Wolford led the Rams to a victory over the Cardinals in his lone NFL start (Week 17, 2020). He accounted for 287 yards (231 passing, 56 rushing), no touchdowns and 1 interception. Odds: The Rams are currently a 1.5-point favorite over the Cardinals. Image: Kevin Reece/Icon Sportswire Zeke [Ezekiel Elliott] Ezekiel Elliott: “We want OBJ” Details: Elliott, who made the [declaration]( after practice on Wednesday, is the third member of the Cowboys’ organization to publicly invite/recruit Beckham to Dallas. - Jerry Jones and Mike McCarthy have also been open about the team’s interest in the star receiver. Frontrunner: PFF’s Doug Kyed surveyed his sources around the NFL and found that [most]( of them linked Beckham to the Cowboys. Ian Rapoport has also indicated that Dallas is in [position]( to make a strong run. - After the Cowboys, Kyed’s sources selected the Bills, 49ers, Vikings, Ravens, Packers, and Bengals as contenders. - The Bengals are considered a longshot sleeper pick — but they have a need with Ja’Marr Chase being injured and numerous LSU connections on the roster (including Joe Burrow). Fit in DAL: Beckham’s playmaking ability could help the Cowboys take the NFC East from the undefeated Eagles. He’d also provide important depth, as the team lacks established targets behind Ceedee Lamb and Michael Gallup. Image: Andrew Dieb/Icon Sportswire Herbert [Justin Herbert] Dan Orlovsky thinks the Chargers are wasting Justin Herbert Details: Orlovsky believes the Chargers’ offensive scheme, which favors the short passing game, is [wasting]( Herbert’s generational arm talent. Strange: Orlovosky thinks that Chargers OC Joe Lombardi, who previously served as the Saints QBs coach, has not adapted his scheme for Herbert and is calling plays as if his quarterback is Drew Brees. - Brees, while insanely accurate, was not a prolific down-field passer due to arm strength limitations. Frustrated: After studying the tape, Orlovsky noticed that Herbert will occasionally throw reckless deep passes out of apparent frustration for Lombardi’s conservative scheme. Shocking: Herbert is averaging just 6.4 yards per pass attempt, which ranks 26th in the league. A number that is behind lesser talents like Jacoby Brissett, Andy Dalton, Zach Wilson, Mac Jones, Matt Ryan, Cooper Rush, and Baker Mayfield. Image: Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire Draft [Bryce Young] 2023 NFL Draft Order: 1. Texans 2. Panthers 3. Raiders 1. Texans: Houston (1-6-1) is almost certain to select a quarterback in the first round. Davis Mills has mostly underwhelmed in the starting spot this season. - As many as six quarterbacks could go in the first round — Bryce Young (Alabama), C.J. Stroud (Ohio State), Will Levis (Kentucky), Anthony Richardson (Florida), Tanner McKee (Stanford), and Hendon Hooker (Tennessee). 2. Panthers: Carolina (2-7) is also likely to select a quarterback, as Baker Mayfield, Sam Darnold, and P.J. Walker are all scheduled to hit free agency after the season. 3. Raiders: An argument can be made that Las Vegas (2-6) could use a refresh of their own at quarterback — but Derek Carr’s recent extension could grant him another chance in 2023. If quarterback is off the table, the Raiders will likely target help on the offensive or defensive line. Brugler: Dane Brugler’s [top five]( prospects are Alabama EDGE Will Anderson Jr., Georgia DT Jalen Carter, Alabama QB Bryce Young, Clemson DE Myles Murphy, and Penn State OT Olu Fashanu. Image: John Korduner/Icon Sportswire TNF [Marcus Mariota] TNF: Falcons favored over the Panthers by 1.5 Rematch: The Falcons beat the Panthers two weeks ago on a Youghoe Koo overtime field goal. The final score was 37-34. Mariota: Marcus Mariota was excellent in that game, completing 20-of-28 passes for 253 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. - Rookie RB Tyler Allgeier (85 scrimmage yards, 1 touchdown) and TE Kyle Pitts (5 catches, 80 yards, 1 touchdown) were also key factors in the victory. Big Opportunity: If the Falcons (4-5) win and the Bucs (also 4-5) lose to a good Seahawks team in Germany on Sunday, then Atlanta will take first place in the NFC South. Tanking? The Panthers will start P.J. Walker at quarterback — even though he had a 0.0 QB rating in the Panthers’ loss to the Bengals last week. - Walker completed 3-of-10 passes for 9 yards, 0 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions before getting benched at halftime for Baker Mayfield. - Mayfield completed 14-of-18 passes for 155 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions in the second half. Moore: D.J. Moore caught 6 passes for 152 yards and 1 touchdown in the Week 8 matchup — and could be in line for another big performance with Falcons’ top corner A.J. Terrell out with a hamstring issue. Image: Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire More News - [Bucs]( S Antoine Winfield Jr. (concussion) and TE Cam Brate (neck) are expected to play this week - [Giants]( TE Daniel Bellinger (fractured eye) hopes to play again this season - [Titans]( QB Ryan Tannehill (ankle) was limited in practice - [Carinals]( QB Kyler Murray (hamstring) did not practice; issue considered minor - [Packers]( claimed S Jonathan Abram off waivers - [Texans]( WR Brandin Cooks (wrist, personal) has returned to the team, but is not practicing - [Chargers]( WRs Keenan Allen (hamstring) and Mike Williams (ankle) are not practicing - [Packers]( RB Aaron Jones (ankle) was limited in practice - [Colts]( RB Jonathan Taylor (ankle) returned to practice - [Browns]( TE David Njoku (ankle) did not practice - [Bills]( QB Josh Allen (UCL) did not practice Together with Stathead Question of the Day Which QB has been blitzed the most times this season? - Jared Goff - Geno Smith - Jalen Hurts - Lamar Jackson Unlock the Pro Football Reference database with Stathead Football. 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