MNF Review, Cowboys, Love, Bengals, Brady, Interesting

Cowboys sign a Pro Bowl WR not named Odell Beckham Jr. + updated playoff picture  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ December 13, 2022 [Sign up]( [Legit Football]( Together With: Stathead [Stathead](  MNF Review [Kevin Harris] MNF: Patriots beat Cardinals 27-13; Kyler Murray tears ACL Back In: The win puts the Patriots (7-6) ahead of the Chargers (7-6) in the race for the AFC’s last wild-card spot (No. 7 seed). If the season ended today, New England would match up against the Chiefs (10-3). Defense: The Patriots’ defense was phenomenal, totaling 5 sacks, 1 interception, and 1 fumble returned for a touchdown. - OLB Matthew Judon tallied 1.5 sacks and is up to 14.5 on the season (tied for the league lead). - Breakout OLB Josh Uche tallied 3 sacks and has now recorded 10 in his last six games. Rookie RBs: Rhamondre Stevenson left the game with an ankle injury, which opened the door for rookie fourth-rounder Pierre Strong Jr. (90 yards and 1 touchdown on 7 touches) and rookie sixth-rounder Kevin Harris (26 yards and 1 touchdown on 8 carries). Murray: Kyler Murray was carted off with a non-contact knee injury less than 90 seconds into the game. According to ESPN, there is “[little doubt](” that the 25-year-old tore his ACL. - Colt McCoy — who mostly struggled in relief of Murray — will close out the season as the starter. Next Up: The Patriots visit Josh McDaniels and the Raiders (5-8). The Cardinals (4-9) visit the Broncos (3-10) — in what might be the least anticipated game of the year. Image: @patriots on Instagram Cowboys [TY Hilton] Cowboys sign WR T.Y. Hilton; lose starting RT Terence Steele Hilton: Dallas signed Hilton to a [one-year]( deal and expect the 33-year-old to contribute right away. Profile: Hilton caught 631 passes for 9,691 yards and 53 touchdowns across ten seasons with the Colts (2012-2021). He is a 4x Pro Bowler. - Hilton struggled with injuries last season and was limited to just 23 catches for 331 yards and 3 touchdowns across ten appearances. Fit: Hilton will provide veteran depth behind CeeDee Lamb (74-961-6), Michael Gallup (30-337-3), Noah Brown (34-484-1), and James Washington (no catches). Odell? The signing of Hilton does not preclude the Cowboys from signing Odell Beckham, who met with the team last week. - According to Josina Anderson, talks between Beckham and Dallas are “[ongoing](.” Steele: Starting right tackle Terence Steele (73.9 PFF grade) tore his ACL in the Cowboys’ win over the Texans on Sunday and will miss the remainder of the season. He will be replaced by 40-year-old Jason Peters (70.9 PFF grade on 127 snaps) or 2021 fourth-rounder Josh Ball (74.7 PFF grade on 38 snaps). Image: MSA/Icon Sportswire Love [Jordan Love] Jordan Love likely to ask for a trade if Aaron Rodgers returns to Packers in 2023 Details: Packers’ insider Jason Wilde made the revelation after speaking [directly]( with Love last Friday. - NFL insider Jordan Schultz also indicated that Love is likely to [request]( a trade in the offseason. Barely Used: Love has only appeared in nine games (one start) since the Packers took him in the first round of the 2020 draft. - The 24-year-old thrived in a spot appearance against the Eagles (Week 12) this season, completing 6-of-9 passes for 113 yards, 1 touchdown, and 0 interceptions. - According to Schultz, many teams around the league view Love as a starting-caliber quarterback. Big Decision: The Packers will need to decide whether or not to pick up Love’s fifth-year option by May 3, 2023. If the option is not picked up, then Love will become an unrestricted free agent in 2024. Rodgers: Aaron Rodgers is under contract with the Packers through 2026 — but could retire or be traded after the season. The 4x MVP has seen his production decline without Davante Adams this season. Image: John Jones/Icon Sportswire Bengals [Tyler Boyd] Bengals WRs: Tyler Boyd (finger) to miss Week 15, Tee Higgins (hamstring) day-to-day Boyd: Boyd dislocated a finger in Sunday’s win over the Browns and will miss [at least]( one week. Higgins: Higgins hurt his hamstring in practice last week and was limited to just one snap against Cleveland. His status for Week 15’s matchup against the Bucs is up in the air. WR Depth: The Bengals' passing game will run through Ja’Marr Chase, Trent Taylor, and Trenton Irwin for the time being. - Irwin caught a 45-yard touchdown on Sunday. Hendrickson: The Bengals are also dealing with a [multi-week]( injury to DE Trey Hendrickson, who has a broken wrist. Image: Mark Alberti/Icon Sportswire Brady [Brady] ‘All options are on the table’ for Tom Brady in 2023 Details: Sources told Ian Rapoport that Brady “feels good enough to keep playing” and could [return]( for his 24th season in 2023. Return to the Bucs? The 45-year-old seems miserable in Tampa Bay this year and would likely seek out a better situation in free agency — if he chooses to continue playing. - The Bucs’ are widely considered one of the league’s worst-coached teams. 49ers? There’s speculation that Brady could join his hometown 49ers next year. Though he deflected when [asked]( about the possibility on Sunday night. - There are also rumors about Brady teaming up with Sean Payton in 2023 — [perhaps]( in New Orleans. Still Got It? Brady still appears to have the arm strength and competitive spirit to keep playing at a high level. His struggles in Tampa can likely be chalked up to poor scheming (OC Byron Leftwich), poor offensive line play, and drops. Image: Tony Ding/Icon Sportswire Interesting [JK Dobbins] Interesting File: Dobbins, Moore, Kern, Playoff Picture Dobbins: JK Dobbins, appearing in his first game since Week 6, rushed for 120 yards and 1 touchdown on 15 carries against the Steelers. - Dobbins (43% of snaps) and Gus Edwards (34% of snaps) have re-emerged as the Ravens’ primary ball carriers. - Baltimore’s rookie center Tyler Linderbaum earned a career-high 91.3 PFF grade in Week 15. Moore: Texans WR Chris Moore caught 10-of-11 targets for 124 yards against the Cowboys. The seventh-year pro is operating as the Texans’ No. 1 WR with injuries to Brandin Cooks and Nico Collins. Kern: The Eagles have [signed]( 2x All-Pro punter Brett Kern (44.8 yards per punt in 2021) to replace Arryn Siposs (45.6 yards per punt). Siposs injured his ankle in Week 15. NFC Playoff Picture: If the season ended today… 1. Eagles (12-1), 2. Vikings (10-3), 3. 49ers (9-4), 4. Buccaneers (6-7), 5. Cowboys (10-3), 6. Commanders (7-5-1), and 7. Giants (7-5-1). AFC Playoff Picture: If the season ended today… 1. Bills (10-3), 2. Chiefs (10-3), 3. Ravens (9-4), 4. Titans (7-6), 5. Bengals (9-4), 6. Dolphins (8-5), and 7. Patriots (7-6). Eliminated: The Broncos (3-10) were eliminated from postseason contention in Week 14. Image: Mark Alberti/Icon Sportswire More News - [49ers]( WR Deebo Samuel has an MCL sprain and an ankle sprain - [49ers]( QB Brock Purdy (oblique) expected to start on Thursday - [Colts]( will start Matt Ryan in Week 15 - [Seahawks]( RB Ken Walker (ankle) listed as limited on estimated practice report - [Dolphins]( RB Jeff Wilson (hip) is day-to-day - [Panthers]( WR D.J. Moore (knee) is day-to-day - [Texans]( RB Dameon Pierce (ankle) could miss Week 15 - [Jets]( QB Mike White (rib) expected to start Week 15 - [Bills]( signed WR Cole Beasley to the practice squad Together with Stathead Question of the Day Who has the most PPR fantasy points among RBs this season? - Josh Jacobs - Austin Ekeler - Derrick Henry - Christian McCaffrey Sign up for a monthly subscription and get your first month free, or use “[LEGIT20](” to save $20 off one year of Stathead Football. [See Answer]( 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