Steelers, Chiefs, 49ers, Watson, Waller, Interesting

Updated Playoff Picture + Melvin Gordon signs with a contender  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ November 29, 2022 [Sign up]( [Legit Football]( Together With: Stathead [Run Your Pool](  Steelers [Kenny Pickett] MNF: Kenny Pickett leads Steelers past Colts 24-17 Pickett: Pickett had his most composed game of the season — he was efficient as a passer (71.4% completion rate), accounted for 206 total yards (174 passing, 32 rushing), and did not commit a single turnover. Harris Hurt: Najee Harris suffered an oblique injury in the first half and did not return. He was replaced by Benny Snell, who rumbled for 62 yards and 1 touchdown on 12 carries. Highsmith: Breakout pass-rusher Alex Highsmith had one of the Steelers’ three sacks and is up to 10 on the season. A Pro Bowl berth and massive contract extension are likely on the horizon. Ryan Struggles: Matt Ryan committed two turnovers and struggled with clock management on the team’s final drive. The 37-year-old was particularly bad in the first half — 38.5% completion rate, 36 yards, 0 touchdowns, and 1 interception (14.6 rating). Bright Spots: Jonathan Taylor (86 yards and 1 touchdown on 20 carries), rookie TE Jelani Woods (8 catches for 98 yards), and Michael Pittman (7 catches for 61 yards and 1 touchdown) were bright spots for the Colts. Impact: The win should give Pickett and the Steelers (4-7) some important late-season momentum. The loss effectively ends the Colts’ (4-7-1) postseason hopes. Next Up: The Steelers visit the Falcons (5-7). The Colts visit the Cowboys (8-3). Image: Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire Chiefs [Melvin Gordon] Chiefs sign RB Melvin Gordon; surpass Bills as Super Bowl favorites Gordon: The Chiefs have [signed]( Gordon to the practice squad. He could be activated for this week’s game against the Bengals. - The 29-year-old was released by the Broncos last week. Profile: Gordon totaled 541 scrimmage yards (318 rushing, 223 receiving) and scored 2 touchdowns across ten games (six starts) with the Broncos earlier this season. Fit: Gordon will join Isaiah Pacheco (485 scrimmage yards) and Jerrick McKinnon (387 scrimmage yards) in the Chiefs’ backfield. - Clyde Edwards-Helaire is currently on IR with a high-ankle sprain. Favorites: The Chiefs have surpassed the Bills as the consensus favorite to win the Super Bowl. Kansas City (+400) has better odds — per DraftKings — than Buffalo (+450), Philadelphia (+600), San Francisco (+650), Dallas (+900), and Miami (+1600). Image: Dustin Bradford/Icon Sportswire 49ers [Elijah Mitchell] Elijah Mitchell and Christian McCaffrey are dealing with knee injuries Mitchell: Mitchell is expected to miss [6-8]( weeks with an MCL sprain to his left knee. He will be out for the remainder of the season and could miss postseason games as well. - Mitchell returned from an MCL sprain to his right knee two weeks ago. McCaffrey: McCaffrey is considered day-to-day with “knee irritation.” He was limited to 15 touches in Week 12 and will likely see his workload managed over the next few weeks. Mason: Jordan Mason, an undrafted rookie out of Georgia Tech, will get an increase in touches. Mason totaled 25 yards on 5 carries this past Sunday. More 49ers News... - The 49ers' defense has [not]( allowed a second-half point since Week 8. - 34-year-old CB Janoris Jenkins (65.4 PFF grade in Tennessee last year) has been signed to the practice squad. Image: Jevone Moore/Icon Sportswire Watson [Deshaun Watson] Deshaun Watson activated, will debut against the Texans this week Details: Watson served his 11-game suspension for violating the league's personal conduct policy and has been added to the 53-man roster. - Watson's return on Sunday will mark 700 days since his last regular-season action (Jan. 3, 2021). Situation: Watson will inherit a 4-7 team that has a 7% of making the playoffs, according to 538. - The Browns are coming off an impressive overtime victory over the Bucs. Texans: Houston (1-9-1) is a soft opponent for Watson to face in his first game back. The Texans’ defense is allowing the fourth-most yards and ninth-most points in the league this season. Image: David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire Raiders [Darren Waller] The Raiders can save nearly $12 million in cap space if they trade Darren Waller in the offseason Details: The Raiders are reportedly [frustrated]( with Darren Waller, who has been sidelined for much of the season with a hamstring injury. - Vincent Bonsignore (Las Vegas Review-Journal) [reported]( a few weeks ago that the “sense is that Waller is not demonstrating the necessary fight to get back on the field.” 2022: Waller, who signed a 3-year, $51 million extension in September, has caught just 16 passes for 175 yards and 1 touchdown in five games this season. Future: The Raiders would likely welcome the cap savings and should be able to find a suitor for the 30-year-old tight end. - The Packers reportedly made a “[strong run](” at Waller at the trade deadline. Image: Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire Interesting [Aaron Donald] Interesting File: Rams, Kayvon Thibodeaux, Playoff Picture Rams: Sean McVay has not ruled out [shutting down]( Matthew Stafford (head, neck), Aaron Donald (high ankle sprain), Cooper Kupp (ankle), and Allen Robinson (foot) for the season. - The Rams (3-8) have virtually no chance of making the postseason. Thibodeaux: Kayvon Thibodeaux [leads]( all rookie defenders with a 14.5% pass-rush win rate. - The first-rounder totaled 9 pressures, 4 QB hurries, and 5 QB hits on Thanksgiving against the Cowboys. - The Ringer's Austin Gayle [called]( Thibodeaux's performance perhaps "the best of any first-round rookie edge rusher this season." NFC Playoff Picture: If the season ended today… 1. Eagles (10-1), 2. Vikings (9-2), 3. 49ers (7-4), 4. Buccaneers (5-6), 5. Cowboys (8-3), 6. Giants (7-4), and 7. Commanders (7-5). AFC Playoff Picture: If the season ended today… 1. Chiefs (9-2), 2. Dolphins (8-3), 3. Titans (7-4), 4. Ravens (7-4), 5. Bills (8-3), 6. Bengals (7-4), and 7. Jets (7-4). Image: Chris Williams/Icon Sportswire More News - [Patriots]( RB Damien Harris (thigh) is not expected to play on Thursday - [Cardinals]( LT D.J. Humphries (back) is out for the season - [Bears]( WR Darnell Mooney (ankle) is out for the season - [Ravens]( designated RB J.K. Dobbins (knee) to return from IR - [Jets]( RB Michael Carter has a low ankle sprain - [Bengals]( RB Joe Mixon (concussion) and WR Ja'Marr Chase (hip) expected to play in Week 13 - [Bucs]( RT Tristan Wirfs (high ankle sprain) expected to miss 3-4 weeks - [Packers]( QB Aaron Rodgers (ribs) feeling better Share SHARE LEGIT FOOTBALL WITH FAMILY & FRIENDS [CLICK TO SHARE]( Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up [here](. [Unsubscribe]( Copyright © 2022 Legit Football. All rights reserved. 710 Main Street South #572, Southbury CT 06488