Carr, Hurts, Wentz, Lamar, Foreman, TNF

Derek Carr done in Vegas + an explosive report on Jalen Hurts' shoulder  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ December 29, 2022 [Sign up]( [Legit Football]( Together With: Stathead [Stathead](  Carr [Derek Carr] Raiders bench Derek Carr; Jarrett Stidham to start Background: The Raiders would owe Carr over $40 million in guarantees if he got injured in the final two games of the season. - The benching eliminates that risk, which opens the door for an expected offseason departure. - The Raiders’ preference is to find a trade partner. Disappointment: Carr leads the league in interceptions (14) and has led the Raiders to a disappointing 6-9 record. Though in some ways he’s being used as a scapegoat for Josh McDaniel’s head coaching failures. - Carr will [step away]( from the team (excused from practice and games) for the remainder of the season to avoid being a “distraction.” Two Options: Albert Breer calls Tom Brady and Jimmy Garoppolo the Raiders’ two most obvious quarterback [options]( in 2023. Though the organization could also look into trading for Jordan Love or even Aaron Rodgers (Davante Adams reunion). Stidham: Stidham will make his first career start this Sunday against the 49ers. The 2019 fourth-rounder has completed 8-of-13 passes for 72 yards in three spot appearances this season. Image: Mark Alberti/Icon Sportswire Hurts [Jalen Hurts] Dan Graziano: Jalen Hurts may not be fully healed for the playoffs Details: According to Graziano (ESPN), the Eagles do [not]( know when Hurts will be fully healed from his shoulder sprain, which has led to some concern “about the extent to which the injury will affect him once he does return.” - Hurts is dealing with an SC joint sprain to his throwing shoulder — which could limit range of motion. DNP: Hurts was held out of practice on Wednesday and seems unlikely to suit up for the Eagles’ matchup against the Saints on Sunday. Though Nick Sirianni has not ruled his star quarterback out. No. 1 Seed: The Eagles can clinch the NFC’s top seed with a win over New Orleans this week. A loss would create an opening for Minnesota and Dallas to potentially pass the Eagles in Week 18. More Eagles News: - RT Lane Johnson (torn abdominal tendon) will [delay]( surgery in an effort to play in the postseason. - The Eagles are [not]( ready to open the practice window for S Chauncey Gardner-Johnson (kidney). Image: Andy Lewis/Icon Sportswire Wentz [Carson Wentz] Commanders to start Carson Wentz this week Details: Wentz will take over for Taylor Heinicke, who has gone 0-2-1 in his last three starts. - The Commanders have not topped 20 points in five consecutive games. Stats: Wentz averaged 248.2 yards, 1.7 touchdowns, and 1 interception in six starts to open the season. He had a 1-5 record prior to going on IR with a fractured finger. Make or Break: The Commanders can move on from Wentz without any cap penalty after the season, so he’ll need to play well to convince the organization to keep him around. - ESPN’s John Kiem is [reporting]( that the Commanders would “prefer not to look for another quarterback this offseason.” Playoff Hunt: Washington is currently in possession of the NFC’s final wild-card spot — but will likely need to win both of their remaining games (vs. Browns, vs. Cowboys) to keep it. Howell: If Wentz struggles, the Commanders are expected to turn to rookie Sam Howell, rather than Heinicke — who the organization views as a “high quality backup.” Image: Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire Lamar [Lamar Jackson] Lamar Jackson misses 10th consecutive practice; John Harbaugh mum on nature of injury Details: When asked if Jackson is dealing with a PCL sprain or less-serious knee strain, Harbaugh [said](, “[It’s] not for me to say. We’re just coaching the guys out here right now.” - The fact that Jackson has missed three straight games implies that he is dealing with more than a simple strain. Huntley: Backup Tyler Huntley has gone 2-1 in place of Jackson and appears likely to start this week’s game against the Steelers. - Baltimore clinched a playoff berth last week. Week 18: It’s possible the Ravens are resting Jackson for a Week 18 showdown against the Bengals, which could determine the winner of the AFC North. Image: Mark Alberti/Icon Sportswire Foreman [D'Onta Foreman] D’Onta Foreman ranks third in rushing since the McCaffrey trade Details: Foreman has rushed for 774 yards (86 per game) since McCaffrey was traded on Oct. 20. - Only Josh Jacobs and Derrick Henry have rushed for more over than span. Key Factor: Carolina has won four of their last six, mostly because of strong performances from Foreman. Title Hopes: The Panthers can win the NFC South with victories over the Bucs this week and the Saints next week. - Though a loss to Tampa on Sunday would eliminate Carolina from postseason contention. Week 7: The Panthers beat the Bucs 21-3 in Week 7. Foreman totaled 145 scrimmage yards on just 17 touches (8.5 yards per touch). Image: Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire TNF [Ezekiel Elliott] TNF: Cowboys favored over the Titans by 12 Stakes for DAL: The Cowboys can take the NFC East (and potentially the NFC’s No. 1 seed) if they can win their two remaining games and see the Eagles lose both of theirs. Stakes for TEN: The only way the Titans can realistically make the playoffs is with a division-clinching victory over the Jaguars in Week 18. Which makes the result of tonight’s game meaningless for Tennessee. Skelton Crew: With nothing to play for, Tennessee has decided to rest key starters — like QB Ryan Tannehill, RB Derrick Henry, DT Jeffery Simmons, S Amani Hooker, and OLB Bud Dupree. - Malik Willis — who lost to the Texans last week — will make his second career start. Back on Track? The Cowboys' pass rush (just one sack over the past three games) will have an opportunity to get back on track against a poor Tennessee offensive line (18 sacks allowed over the past four games). Zeke Show: Tony Pollard (thigh) has not practiced this week and is listed as questionable. Ezekiel Elliott and Malik Davis are in line to carry the load. Image: Matthew Pearce/Icon Sportswire More News - [Seahawks]( RB Ken Walker (ankle) and WR Tyler Lockett (finger) did not practice - [Vikings]( designated TE Irv Smith Jr. (ankle) for return from IR - [Broncos]( TE Greg Dulcich (hamstring) did not practice - [Dolphins]( will start Teddy Bridgewater in Week 17 - [Saints]( WR Chris Olave (hamstring) could return this week - [Cardinals]( will start Colt McCoy this week - [Packers]( LT David Bakhtiari (appendectomy) expected to return this week - [Chiefs]( WR Mecole Hardman (abdomen) will return this week - [Jaguars]( will not rest starters in Week 17 Together with Stathead Question of the Day Who leads the league in drops? - Ja'Marr Chase - Austin Ekeler - Zay Jones - Amari Cooper 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. 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