Divisional, DAL-TB, Chargers, Howell, Coaching, Standouts

Divisional Round schedule revealed + update on Brandon Staley's future with the Chargers  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Jan 16, 2023 [Sign up]( [Legit Football]( Together With: Stathead [Stathead](  Divisional Round [Trevor Lawrence] Divisional Round Schedule Saturday: - Jaguars at Chiefs: 4:30 ET, NBC - Giants at Eagles: 8:15 ET, FOX Sunday: - Bengals at Bills: 3:00 ET, CBS - Dallas/Tampa Bay at 49ers: 6:30 ET, FOX Image: David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire DAL-TB [Dak Prescott] Cowboys favored over the Buccaneers by 2.5 Rematch: Tampa won 19-3 when the two met in Dallas earlier this season (Week 1). - Leonard Fournette totaled 127 yards on 21 carries. - The Bucs’ defense limited the Cowboys to just 244 yards and totaled 5 sacks. History: Dallas hasn’t won a playoff game on the road since 1992. The Cowboys are also 0-7 against Tom Brady. Jensen Intrigue: The Bucs have not ruled out center Ryan Jensen, who has been out since July with a serious knee injury. Jensen is one of Brady’s most valued teammates. Rankings... - Cowboys Offense: 11th in yards (354.9 per game) and 4th in points (27.5 per game) - Buccaneers Offense: 15th in yards (346.7 per game) and 25th in points (18.4 per game) - Cowboys Defense: 12th in yards in allowed (330.2 per game) and 5th in points allowed (20.1 per game) - Buccaneers Offense: 10th in yards allowed (324.3 per game) and 14th in points allowed (21.1 per game) SF Awaits: The winner of the game will visit the second-seeded 49ers next week. Image: Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire Chargers [Brandon Staley] Adam Schefter: Expect fallout from Chargers’ brutal playoff loss Background: The Chargers blew a 27-point lead to the Jaguars on Saturday night. - They became the first team in NFL history to lose a playoff game despite having a +5 turnover differential. - The collapse was full of questionable coaching decisions — such as running the ball just eight times in the second half. Schefter: Schefter thinks the loss will [lead]( to some coaching staff changes. He suspects that HC Brandon Staley and coordinators like Joe Lombardi could lose their jobs. - Staley is [deeply]( unpopular among the Chargers’ fanbase. - Lombardi has long struggled to maximize the skill set of Justin Herbert. Payton: Schefter does not envision the Chargers being “aggressive” enough to land Sean Payton, who is being heavily pursued by big-money owners in Denver and Carolina. Image: Brandon Sloter/Icon Sportswire Howell [Sam Howell] Commanders plan to start Sam Howell in 2023 Details: According to Jonathan Jones (CBS Sports), the Commanders are letting potential offensive coordinator candidates know that the plan is for Howell to [start]( at quarterback next season. - The plan also calls for the release of Carson Wentz and the re-signing of Taylor Heinicke to a backup deal. Promising: Howell — in his first and only career start — led the Commanders to an impressive victory over the Cowboys in Week 18. - The rookie fifth-rounder accounted for 204 yards (169 passing, 35 rushing) and 2 touchdowns. - His 52-yard [strike]( to Terry McLaurin was the longest completion, via [air yards](, by a Washington QB in the Next Gen Stats era [2016]. No Acquisitions: Jones’ reporting suggests that Commanders will not attempt to sign, draft, or trade for a starting quarterback in the offseason. Shurmur: Former Browns and Giants HC Pat Shurmur is a [candidate]( for the offensive coordinator vacancy. Image: Randy Litzinger/Icon Sportswire Coaching News [Sean McVay] Coaching News: Rams, Panthers, Jets, Titans, Kingsbury Rams: Sean McVay has decided to [return]( to the Rams for the 2023 season. He is expected to make staff changes, which could include the hiring of former Jets OC Mike LaFleur. Panthers: The Panthers have been permitted by the Saints to interview Sean Payton. Though Lions OC Ben Johnson and Eagles OC Shane Steichen are considered [frontrunners]( for the job. Jets: The Jets have [interviewed]( Colts OC Marcus Brady and Eagles passing coordinator Kevin Patullo for their OC vacancy. They’ve also requested interviews with Patriots TEs coach Nick Caley and Dolphins QBs coach Darrell Bevell. Titans: The Titans have [requested]( interviews with Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy and Chiefs QBs coach Matt Nagy for their OC vacancy. Kingsbury: Kliff Kingsbury is [not]( pursuing an NFL coaching position at this time. Image: Chris Williams/Icon Sportswire Standouts [Daniel Jones] Wild Card QB Standouts: Purdy, Lawrence, Jones Brock Purdy: Purdy became the lowest-drafted quarterback in NFL history to start and win a playoff game. The rookie seventh-rounder completed 18-of-30 passes for 332 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions in the 49ers’ victory over the Seahawks. Trevor Lawrence: Lawrence recovered from a nightmare start to lead one of the greatest comebacks in postseason history against the Chargers. - First 7 Drives: 5-for-18, 35 yards, 0 touchdowns, 4 interceptions. - Final 5 Drives: 23-of-29, 253 yards, 4 touchdowns, 0 interceptions. Daniel Jones: In the most impressive QB performance of the weekend, Daniel Jones accounted for 379 yards (301 passing, 78 rushing) and 2 touchdowns in the Giants' victory over the Vikings. He did not commit a single turnover. Image: Bailey Hillesheim/Icon Sportswire More News - [Bengals]( LT Jonah Williams suffered a potentially serious knee injury - [Ravens]( RB JK Dobbins was not happy with his usage following loss to Bengals - [Vikings]( RB Alexander Mattison acknowledged that he is likely done in Minnesota Together with Stathead Question of the Day Who had the most receiving yards over the weekend? - Deebo Samuel - TJ Hockenson - DK Metcalf - Stefon Diggs 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