Kyler Murray to miss a big chunk of the 2023 season? + there is a new front-runner for MVP  â â â â â â â â â â â â â  â â â â â â â â â â â â â  â â â â â â â â â  â â â â â â â â â â â â â  â â â â â â â â â â â â â  â â â â â â â â â  â â â â â â â â â â â â â  â â â â â â â â â â â â â  â â â â â â â â â December 14, 2022 [Sign up]( [Legit Football]( Together With: Stathead [Stathead](
 Kyler [Kyler Murray] Kyler Murray could miss a majority of the 2023 season Background: Murray tore his ACL on Monday and is looking at an 8-11 month recovery timeline. - A return in mid to late October 2023 appears to be the most likely scenario. Mobility: Jeff Mueller, a Doctor of Physical Therapy, believes Murrayâs ârushing upsideâ isnât likely to return [until]( late 2023 or 2024. Impact: The Cardinals will have to look for an interim starter in free agency in March. - Possible free-agent fits include Gardner Minshew, Baker Mayfield, Teddy Bridgewater, Jacoby Brissett, Taylor Heinicke, Drew Lock, Daniel Jones, Mason Rudolph, and Sam Darnold. Image: Jordon Kelly/Icon Sportswire Awards [Jalen Hurts] Award Odds: Jalen Hurts takes lead in MVP race, Justin Jefferson favored for OPOY MVP: Hurts (-175) has passed Patrick Mahomes (+200) in the MVP race. - Hurts has accounted for 3,843 yards (3,157 passing, 686 rushing), 32 touchdowns (22 passing, 10 rushing), and 10 turnovers (3 interceptions, 7 fumbles). Heâs led the Eagles to a 12-1 record.
- Mahomes has accounted for 4,440 yards (4,160 passing, 280 rushing), 35 touchdowns (33 passing, 2 rushing), and 12 turnovers (11 interceptions, 1 fumble). Heâs led the Chiefs to a 10-3 record. OPOY: Jefferson (+140) leads Hurts (+250) and Tyreek Hill (+300) for Offensive Player of the Year. - Jefferson has caught 99-of-142 targets (69.7% catch rate) for 1,500 yards and 6 touchdowns.
- Hill has caught 100-of-139 targets (71.9% catch rate) for 1,460 yards and 6 touchdowns. DPOY: The Defensive Player of the Year race is between Micah Parsons (-280) and Nick Bosa (+175). Odds via DraftKings Image: Ken Murray/Icon Sportswire Deebo [Deebo Samuel] Deebo Samuel targeting a regular season return, Jauan Jennings slated for increased role Details: Samuel â who sprained his knee (MCL) and ankle â is hoping to return in Week 17 or 18. - Kyle Shanahan referred to Samuelâs timeline as â[three-ish](â weeks. No Rush? The 49ers (9-4) can effectively win the NFC West with a victory over the Seahawks (7-6) on Thursday night. So itâs possible Samuelâs return wonât be rushed. Jennings: Jauan Jennings is expected to start in Samuelâs absence. In his only start this season (Week 1), Jennings caught 4-of-6 targets for 62 yards. More 49ers News... - Brock Purdy (oblique) will be a game-time decision tomorrow night. Though he is trending in the right direction.
- According to PFF, CB Charvarius Ward [yielded]( just 1 catch for 12 yards to Mike Evans on 20 coverage snaps last week. Image: Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire Vikings [Ed Donatell] Vikings DC Ed Donatell will retain play-calling duties Details: Kevin OâConnell confirmed that he is [not]( considering a new defensive play caller. - The Vikingsâ last-ranked defense has allowed five consecutive 400-yard games. Plan: Instead of making a coaching change, OâConnell wants to focus on schematic and personnel adjustments. He specifically mentioned wanting the defense to play more aggressively No Chance: Many NFL analysts are arguing that the Vikings (10-3) wonât stand a chance in the postseason without significant defensive improvement. - The Cowboys â a potential playoff opponent â beat the Vikings 40-3 in Week 11. Opportunity: Minnesotaâs defense does have an opportunity to get back on track this Sunday against the Colts' 31st-ranked offense. Image: Andy Lewis/Icon Sportswire Sauce [Sauce Gardner] Sauce Gardner is outplaying the 2022 draft class Details: Gardner â PFFâs [highest-graded]( rookie â has earned an elite 87.2 grade this season. DPOY: Opposing quarterbacks are completing just 52.2% of their passes when targeting Gardner in coverage. The fourth overall pick is favored to win Defensive Rookie of the Year and is likely to end up on an All-Pro team. Week 14: Last week against the Bills, Josh Allen only targeted Gardner once in coverage. The former Cincinnati Bearcat blanketed Stefon Diggs and yielded one catch for 6 yards to Gabriel Davis. Top 5: Gardner compares favorably to the top five picks of the 2022 class â Jaguars DE Travon Walker (No. 1 pick) has a 59.2 grade, Lions DE Aidan Hutchinson (No. 2 pick) has a 75.6 grade, Texans CB Derek Stingley (No. 3 pick) has a 49.1 grade, and Giants OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux (No. 5 pick) has a 67.1 grade. Big Test: Gardner will take on the Lionsâ red-hot passing game this week. Heâll likely face some combination of Amon-Ra St. Brown, DJ Chark, and Jameson Williams in coverage. The Detroit trio combined for 13 catches, 203 yards, and 2 touchdowns last week. Image: Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire Mariota [Marcus Mariota] Marcus Mariota has stepped away from the Falcons Details: Falcons coach Arthur Smith told reporters on Tuesday that Mariota has decided to [leave]( the team and may not come back. - Mariota was benched for performance-related issues last week. Ridder: Rookie Desmond Ridder will make his first career start on Sunday against the Saints. Future: Mariota â who went 5-8 as the starter â is under contract through the 2023 season. Though the Falcons are expected to release him after the season. Woodside: Atlanta has signed Logan Woodside to serve as Ridderâs backup. Image: Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire More News - [Eagles]( opened TE Dallas Goedert's (shoulder) practice window
- [Vikings]( LT Christian Darrisaw will play in Week 15
- [Browns]( WR Amari Cooper plans to play through his core muscle injury
- [Ravens]( QB Tyler Huntley (knee) was limited in practice
- [Packers]( WR Romeo Doubs (ankle) expects to play in Week 15
- [Bears]( RB Khalil Herbert (hip) is targeting a Week 16 return
- [Texans]( RB Dameon Pierce (high ankle sprain) will miss at least one game
- [Texans]( released RB Eno Benjamin Together with Stathead Question of the Day Who has the most PPR fantasy points among WRs this season? - Justin Jefferson
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- Tyreek Hill
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