Rams, Goedert, Blizzard, Steelers, 49ers, White/Pacheco

Big injury updates on Kupp, Stafford, and Dallas Goedert + a blizzard is likely to impact a Week 11 game  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ November 16, 2022 [Sign up]( [Legit Football]( Together With: Stathead [Stathead](  Rams [Stafford and Kupp] Cooper Kupp needs ankle surgery; Matthew Stafford has not cleared concussion protocol Kupp: Kupp is having [surgery]( on his sprained ankle today and will be placed on injured reserve. Sean McVay called the injury significant but did not rule Kupp out for the season. Impact: Kupp’s absence will force McVay to adapt his game plan — which could actually be a good thing, as the Rams rank second-to-last in yards (282.7 per game) and fourth-to-last in points (16.4 per game). - Allen Robinson, Van Jefferson, and Ben Skowronek will see increased targets. - Jefferson showed some promising signs — 3 catches for 27 yards and 1 touchdown — in last week’s loss to the Cardinals. Stafford: Stafford remains in the concussion protocol — though it’s [unclear]( if he actually has a concussion. - Stafford’s wife, Kelly, has been [outspoken]( about her husband's health over the last two weeks — and implied on Tuesday that the decision to take time away from the game was his own. - She also revealed that Mattthew is seeing an independent brain health specialist. Wolford: Backup John Wolford will start until Stafford is ready to return. He completed 24-of-36 passes for 212 yards, 1 touchdown, and 1 interception in the Rams’ loss to the Cardinals. Image: Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire Goedert [Dallas Goedert] Eagles TE Dallas Goedert (shoulder) to miss extended time Details: Goedert suffered a serious shoulder injury in Monday’s loss to the Commanders. - The injury is [not]( considered to be season-ending. - Though injured reserve — which requires a minimum four-game absence — is a possibility. Impact: Goedert ranks third on the team in receptions (43), second in yards (544), and is tied for second in touchdowns (3). He’s been an ultra-reliable target for Jalen Hurts. TE Depth: The Eagles will turn to Jack Stoll (4-49-0), sixth-round rookie Grant Calcaterra (1-40-1), and Tyree Jackson (no catches). - Jackson is on the PUP list — but is eligible for a Week 11 activation. Image: Ken Murray/Icon Sportswire Blizzard [Snow] Forecast for Browns @ Bills is calling for up to 30+ inches of snow Details: Meteorologists are tracking a potential nor-easter that could [drop]( over 30 inches of snow in Buffalo on Sunday. Favorable: Buffalo forecaster Eric Snitil tweeted that the “setup certainly appears favorable” for multiple feet of snow, though he cautioned that it’s still [too early]( to accurately predict snow accumulation. Impact: Blizzard conditions make it difficult to pass and typically favor the team with a better running game. - Cleveland’s Nick Chubb-led attack is averaging 158.8 rushing yards per game. - Buffalo is averaging 129.9 rushing yards. Postponement? There’s speculation that the storm could lead to a postponement or venue change, as the city is already prepping for logistical issues — like airport and road closures. - In 2014, the NFL moved a Jets-Bills game to Detroit because of a snowstorm. Image: Jerome Davis/Icon Sportswire Steelers [Najee Harris] Najee Harris is dealing with knee soreness; Jaylen Warren hyped by PFF Harris: Mike Tomlin told reporters that Harris will be [limited]( in practice this week due to knee discomfort. - Though Tomlin does not expect Harris to miss Sunday’s game against the Bengals. Momentum: Harris is coming off his best performance — 99 yards on 20 carries — of the season. Warren: According to PFF, Warren was the sixth-highest-graded rookie in Week 10 — he totaled 77 scrimmage yards (37 rushing, 40 receiving) on just 12 touches. More Steelers News... - OLB Alex Highsmith earned an elite 90.9 PFF pass-rush grade in Week 10. He tallied 2 sacks, 4 pressures, and 2 hurries. - S Minkah Fitzpatrick has a [chance]( to play this week — despite having an appendectomy on Saturday. Image: Mark Alberti/Icon Sportswire Mitchell [Elijah Mitchell] Elijah Mitchell out-carried Christian McCaffrey in Week 10 Details: Mitchell — appearing in his first game since the season opener — rushed for 89 yards on 18 carries (4.9 ypc). McCaffrey rushed for 38 yards and 1 touchdown on 14 carries (2.7 ypc). Shanahan: After the game, Kyle Shanahan [said](: “We were hoping that the carries would come out about even. That kinda was our goal before the game started … but you never know how the game goes. Then at the end there when we were just trying to hammer it down, we were just feeling (Mitchell) so we kept him out there.” - Shanahan’s use of the word “hammering” implies that Mitchell will be the preferred option in power situations. Sharing: In addition to getting a talented runner like Mitchell on the field, a shared workload should help keep McCaffrey fresh and healthy over the long-term. The former All-Pro was limited to just ten game appearances between the 2020 and 2021 seasons. More 49ers News... - LG Aaron Banks has not allowed a sack in nine starts. - San Francisco’s defense has allowed the fewest yards (280.6 yards per game) in the league this season. Image: Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire White/Pacheco [Isaiah Pacheco] Bucs’ Rachaad White and Chiefs’ Isaiah Pacheco emerging as primary backs White: The Athletic’s Greg Auman [expects]( White to continue to start over Leonard Fournette when the Buccaneers return from a Week 11 bye. - White started in Week 10 and had the best performance by Buccaneers' running back this season — totaling 105 yards on 22 carries. - Fournette — who totaled 57 yards on 14 carries — injured his hip but is not expected to miss any games. Pacheco: Pacheco saw his highest usage of the season in Week 10, rushing for 82 yards on 16 carries. - The undrafted rookie has started three consecutive games and appears to be firmly implanted as the Chiefs’ early-down running back. - Jerrick McKinnon continues to handle third-down and passing game work. - Clyde Edwards-Helaire only played four snaps in Week 10. Worth Monitoring: Rams RB Kyren Williams could be the next rookie back to emerge. He out-snapped Cam Akers in his return to action last week and totaled 39 yards on just 4 touches. Image: Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire More News - [Packers]( WR Romeo Doubs (ankle) and LB De'Vondre Campbell (knee) did not practice - [Packers]( waived WR Amari Rodgers; designated WR Randall Cobb (ankle) to return from IR - [Bears]( placed RB Khalil Herbert (hip) on IR - [Texans]( claimed RB Eno Benjamin - [Commanders]( QB Carson Wentz (finger) has not been cleared to return; DE Chase Young (knee) trending toward playing this week - [Bengals]( WR Ja'Marr Chase (hip) is still on crutches and does not have a timeline for his return - [Colts]( LB Shaquille Leonard (back surgery) will miss the rest of the season - [NFL]( eying games in Spain and France - [Pete Carroll]( said field in Munich was a 'nightmare' - [Cowboys]( signed WR Antonio Callaway to the practice squad Together with Stathead Question of the Day Which team is averaging the most yards per offensive play? - Dolphins - Chiefs - Seahawks - Bills Sign up for a monthly subscription and get your first month free, or use “[LEGIT20](” to save $20 off one year of Stathead Football. 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