Bills, Commanders, Wilson, Dugger, Vikings, Rookies

Damar Hamlin is showing possible signs of improvement + update on status of postponed game  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Jan 04, 2023 [Sign up]( [Legit Football]( Together With: Stathead [Stathead](  Bills [Damar Hamlin] Damar Hamlin's uncle provides a positive update; Bills-Bengals will not be resumed this week Details: Hamlin — per his uncle — remains sedated and on a ventilator but has [improved]( from needing 100% provided oxygen to 50% provided oxygen. - Doctors are focused on healing his lungs so he can be removed from the ventilator. - Hamlin remains listed in critical condition and his family continues to ask for prayers. Game Status: The NFL has announced that the Bills-Bengals game will not be resumed this week. - The league also stated that no changes have been made to the Week 18 schedule. - The postponed game will either be declared a “no contest” or be resumed in a specially created “Week 19.” Week 18: At this point, the Bills are slated to play the Patriots on Sunday at 1:00 pm. The Bengals matchup against the Ravens has not been given a scheduled start time yet. Image: Randy Litzinger/Icon Sportswire Commanders [Jordan Love] Jordan Love traded to the Commanders in mock trade scenario Details: The mock trade was conducted by PFF and has the Commanders [sending]( the Packers a 2023 second-rounder and a 2023 fifth-rounder for Love. Availability: Love — who will be entering a contract year — is expected to request a trade if Aaron Rodgers returns for the 2023 season. - Green Bay selected Love in the first round of the 2020 draft. Promise: Love hasn’t seen the field much but did show promise in a spot appearance for Rodgers in Week 12 against the Eagles — completing 6-of-9 passes for 113 yards and 1 touchdown. QB Needed: The Commanders are expected to pursue a quarterback upgrade in the offseason and a trade appears to be the most likely acquisition avenue. - Washington is currently slated to pick No. 14 in the draft — which rules out landing a top quarterback prospect. - The organization can get out of Carson Wentz’s contract rather easily. Other Options: If not Love, the Commanders could pursue a trade for Derek Carr or try to land Tom Brady in free agency. Image: John Jones/Icon Sportswire Wilson [Russell Wilson] Peter King thinks internal support for Russell Wilson was likely orchestrated Background: Last week, three of Wilson’s teammates — Jerry Jeudy, K.J. Hamler, and Garrett Bolles — tweeted out full-throated statements of support for the embattled quarterback. - But King thinks the show of support was likely [staged]( because all of the messages were tweeted at the same time. Breer: King’s insight comes a few days after Albert Breer [wrote]( that he doesn't think Wilson is “in a great place” within the Broncos’ locker room. - Breer attributes this to Wilson’s unapproachable personality and poor on-field performance. Struggles: Wilson has gone 3-11 in his first year in Denver. He’s averaging just 231.5 passing yards per game and has thrown 13 touchdown passes to 10 interceptions. His teammates have shown obvious signs of [frustration]( with his performance. Coaching Search: It’s possible Wilson’s presence on the roster will have a negative impact on the Broncos' coaching search. Image: Jordon Kelly/Icon Sportswire Dugger [Kyle Dugger] Mina Kimes: Patriots S Kyle Dugger is turning into an absolute superstar Details: Kimes cites Dugger’s [versatility]( in last week’s game against the Dolphins. - Dugger spent 16 snaps at safety, 23 at inside linebacker, 7 in the slot, 3 at outside cornerback, and 2 on the defensive line. - He had a game-altering pick-six in the third quarter. Underrated: The 2020 second-rounder out of Lenoir-Rhyne has totaled 214 tackles, 6 interceptions, and 3 defensive touchdowns in less than three full NFL seasons. More Patriots News: - Robert Kraft is “[not happy](” with the team’s offensive coaching staff. - Bill Belichick worked out five [CFL]( players on Tuesday. Image: Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire Vikings [Brian O'Neill] Vikings place RT Brian O’Neill on IR Details: O’Neill is expected to miss the remainder of the season with a significant calf injury. - O’Neill (83.1 PFF grade) is considered one of the game’s better right tackles. Replacement: Oli Udoh — who earned a 54.4 PFF grade across 16 starts at right guard in 2021 — will replace O’Neill. Schlottman: The Vikings also placed backup center Austin Schlottman (48.7 PFF grade) on IR with a fractured left fibula. - Scholttman has started four consecutive games in place of starting center Garrett Bradbury — who is out indefinitely with a back injury. - Pre-Bradbury injury Kirk Cousins was sacked on 6.2% of his dropbacks, post-Bradbury injury he’s been sacked on 8.6%. Reed: Third-string center Chris Reed (39.0 PFF grade on limited snaps) will take over at center. The team has signed Greg Mancz (32 career starts) to provide depth. Big Issue: The injuries will weaken an offensive line that was already one of the worst in the league. Minnesota has allowed 47 sacks on the year (tied for the fifth-most in the NFL). Image: Bailey Hillesheim/Icon Sportswire Rookies [Trey McBride] Rookie Report: Trey McBride, Kayvon Thibodeaux, James Houston, and Jalen Pitre among Week 17 standouts McBride: McBride — a tight end for the Cardinals — caught 7-of-10 targets for 78 yards and 1 touchdown against the Falcons. The second-rounder is trending toward breakout status next season. Thibodeaux: Thibodeaux — a pass-rusher for the Giants — totaled 5 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 1 sack, and 1 pass deflection against the Colts. The fifth overall pick has been key to the Giants’ success this season. Houston: Houston — a pass-rusher for the Lions — totaled 3 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, and 2 QB hits against the Bears. The sixth-rounder is up to 8 sacks on the season and may be the biggest steal of the draft. Pitre: Pitre — a safety for the Texans — totaled 13 tackles, 1 pass deflection, and 1 interception against the Jaguars. The second-rounder has been one of the league’s most statistically productive safeties. Image: Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire More News - [Broncos]( placed G Dalton Risner (elbow) on IR - [Titans]( RB Derrick Henry (hip) practiced in full - [Panthers]( have talked with Jim Harbaugh about HC opening Together with Stathead Question of the Day Which WR leads the league in yards per reception (min. 50 receptions)? - A.J Brown - Jaylen Waddle - Davante Adams - Terry McLaurin 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