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 Bucs [Brady] MNF: Tom Brady leads Bucs to improbable comeback win vs. Saints Wow: Brady led two touchdown drives in the final 5:21 of the game to lift the Bucs over the Saints 17-16. - The first scoring drive went 91 yards in 10 plays and concluded with a touchdown pass to TE Cade Otton.
- The game-winning drive went 63 yards in 11 plays and concluded with a [touchdown pass]( to RB Rachaad White. Unbelievable: Brady struggled for most of the night, but managed to complete 14 of his final 19 passes for 118 yards and the 2 aforementioned touchdowns. New Record: Brady passed Peyton Manning for the most career fourth-quarter comebacks in NFL history (44). Meltdown: The loss is a gut-wrencher for the Saints, as their postseason hopes are all but dead. Mark Ingram ([watch here]() and Taysom Hill ([watch here]() both made critical mistakes that contributed to the collapse. NFC South: The Bucs (6-6) widened their division lead over the Falcons (5-8), Panthers (4-8), and Saints (4-9). - Theyâre on track to host the Cowboys in the wild-card round. Next Up: Tampa visits the Jimmy Garoppolo-less 49ers. New Orleans hosts the Falcons. Image: Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire Baker [Baker Mayfield] Panthers waived Baker Mayfield, who is expected to be claimed today Details: According to Adam Schefter, Mayfield will likely be claimed by a [new team]( later today. - The 27-year-old asked the Panthers to release him. Stats: Mayfield completed 57.8% of his passes for 1,313 yards, 6 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions in seven games with Carolina this season. He had a 1-5 record as the starter. Impact in CAR: The Panthers will continue to start Sam Darnold at quarterback, with P.J. Walker serving as the backup. - Carolina is expected to take a quarterback in the first round of next yearâs draft.
- They currently have the No. 6 selection. 49ers? Schefter does not think Mayfield will end up on the 49ers, despite Jimmy Garoppoloâs season-ending foot injury. Thereâs speculation that the Texans, Rams, Saints, and Colts are interested. Image: John Byrum/Icon Sportswire Falcons [Desmond Ridder] Falcons HC Arthur Smith is open to a QB change Details: After the Falconsâ loss to the Steelers on Sunday, Smith told reporters that â[every job](â will be evaluated during the teamâs bye week. - When asked specifically about quarterback, Smith made clear that âevery option is on the table.â Mariota: Marcus Mariota, who has played every quarterback snap this season, is averaging 170.7 yards, 1.15 touchdowns, and 0.69 interceptions per game. - Mariota has been off target on 18.9% of his passes, the sixth-worst mark in the league.
- He also ranks among the worst in interceptions (9) and completion percentage (61.3%). Ridder: Rookie Desmond Ridder will take over if Mariota is benched. The third-rounder was a four-year starter in college (Cincinnati) and impressed the Falcons during training camp/preseason action. Complication: The Falcons (5-8) have lost four of their last five â but are still in contention for the NFC South title. There is some risk in turning the team over to a rookie quarterback â though there is also some risk in continuing to start an underwhelming Mariota. Image: Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire Cowboys [Tyron Smith] Cowboys open LT Tyron Smithâs return window; zero in on OBJ Smith: Smith â who has yet to play this season â will [return]( to practice this week and could play on Sunday against the Texans. - The 2x All-Pro underwent surgery in late August to repair a hamstring issue. Impact: Smith earned an elite 91.4 PFF grade and will boost a Cowboysâ offensive line that is already one of the best in football. His return will bounce first round rookie Tyler Smith â who has been starting at left tackle â to left guard. Odell: Beckham started his visit with the Cowboys on Monday. His itinerary included a physical, a meeting with Mike McCarthy, and [courtside tickets]( to a Mavs game with Micah Parsons and Trevon Diggs. Interesting: When asked at the basketball game if he will sign with Dallas, Beckham [said](: âItâs a good possibility.â Today: The prized free agent will meet with more Cowboysâ players today and is expected to make his decision shortly. More Cowboys News... - Ezekiel Elliott was held out of the starting lineup in Week 13 for [disciplinary]( reasons.
- 2021 second-round CB Kelvin Joseph (53.5 PFF grade) will replace Anthony Brown (torn Achilles) in the starting lineup. Image: Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire Injuries [Kenneth Walker] Injury Updates: K. Walker, L. Jackson, T. Lawrence, H. Hurst K. Walker: There is [hope]( that Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker (foot/ankle strain) can play this week against the Panthers. - Pete Carroll described Walkerâs injury as an unusual foot strain that is causing ankle inflammation.
- DeeJay Dallas (146 scrimmage yards this season) will start if Walker canât play. L. Jackson: Lamar Jackson is likely to miss [at least]( one week with a sprained knee. Taylor Huntley is preparing to start against the Steelers. T. Lawrence: Lawrence (foot) is trending in the [right direction]( for this weekâs game against the Titans. Though he expects his foot/ankle region to be quite sore. H. Hurst: Hayden Hurst is [doubtful]( for the Bengalsâ Week 14 matchup against the Browns. Mitchell Wilcox will start at tight end, with Devin Asiasi serving as the primary backup. Image: Chris Williams/Icon Sportswire Interesting [Anthony Richardson] Interesting File: Dolphins sign an OT, 2023 NFL Draft, Playoff Picture Dolphins: The Dolphins [signed]( veteran OT Eric Fisher and placed RT Austin Jackson (ankle) on IR. - Fisher â who earned a solid 68.2 PFF grade with the Colts last season â is expected to take over for Jackson on the right side.
- The Dolphins are [optimistic]( about LT Terron Armstead (pec) returning for this weekâs game against the Chargers.
- Miami yielded 3 sacks to Nick Bosa in Week 13. 2023 Draft: Two likely first-round picks have declared for next springâs draft â Ohio State WR Jaxson Smith-Njibga and Florida QB Anthony Richardson. - Smith-Njigba has been limited to three games this season with a hamstring injury â but caught 95 passes for 1,606 yards and 9 touchdowns in 2021.
- Richardson is still developing, but has top-of-the-class size, speed, and arm strength. NFC Playoff Picture: If the season ended today⦠1. Eagles (11-1), 2. Vikings (10-2), 3. 49ers (8-4), 4. Buccaneers (6-6), 5. Cowboys (9-3), 6. Giants (7-4-1), and 7. Seahawks (7-5). AFC Playoff Picture: If the season ended today⦠1. Bills (9-3), 2. Chiefs (9-3), 3. Ravens (8-4), 4. Titans (7-5), 5. Bengals (8-4), 6. Dolphins (8-4), and 7. Jets (7-5). Eliminated: The Texans (1-10-1) and Bears (3-10) have been mathematically eliminated from postseason contention. Image: Chris Leduc/Icon Sportswire More News - [Broncos]( WR Courtland Sutton (hamstring) is day-to-day
- [Rams]( QB John Wolford (neck) day-to-day
- [Jets]( will start Mike White at QB in Week 14
- [Bengals]( RB Joe Mixon (concussion) trending toward a Week 14 return Together with Stathead Question of the Day Who had the most rushing yards in Week 13? - Samaje Perine
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