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When the Broncos travel to face the Seahawks to close Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season on "Monday Night Football" (8:15 p.m. ET, ESPN), the spotlight will be Preston Tucker Jersey on Ru sell Wilson returning to face his former team as a starting quarterback for the first time.The former AFC West rivals don't face each other often anymore. While Denver is expected to be an AFC playoff contender with Wilson, Seattle is projected to be one of NFC's worst teams with Geno Smith replacing him.Here's how Sporting News sees the game playing out in what should be an emotional night for Wilson and those who used to play with and coach him in Seattle:LIVE: Spread: Broncos by 6.5Over/under: 44Moneyine:Broncos -115, Seahawks -105The Broncos' favored number has grown a little but the total has stayed pretty low given the Seahawks' offense vs. a tough Broncos defense.(betting odds per Caesars Sportsbook)Broncos vs. Seahawks all-time seriesThe Broncos lead 35-21. They have not faced the Seahawks since 2018. The Broncos Ryan Goins Jersey won that meeting but the Seahawks had won the previous two and three out of five. Most notably, the Seahawks won Super Bowl 48 with Wilson over Peyton Manning's Broncos, 43-8.Three trends to knowAn overwhelming 73 percent of spread bettors like the Broncos to cover on the road at night.55 of total bettors like the under despite the low total, citing little confidence in the Seahawks' offense.The Broncos were 8-8-1 against the spread last season. The Seahawks were 9-8 against the spread in 2021.Three things to watchWilson and his new weaponsWilson played in Seattle for a decade, winning a ton of games Eloy Jimenez Jersey including that Super Bowl. He is used to playing in front of the loud crowd, but this time 'the 6th Man' will be working to try to pump up the Seahawks' defense against him. He will need to settle his nerves and stick with his new offensive system to produce well at first with a new group of receivers, led by Courtland Sutton.DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett without WilsonWhile Sutton and Jerry Jeudy will benefit as the Broncos' wideouts, Metcalf, the speedy and big outside No. 1, and Lockett, the venerable quick slot man, will need to spark the Seahawks' offense despite Smith not having the same big arm as Wilson. They will face a tough Broncos secondary featuring young star Pat Surtain II and safety Justin Simmons.Pete Carroll vs. WilsonWill Carroll, even with a defense short on talent, figure out a scheme that exploit his knowledge of Wilson's pa sing and running tendencies to keep his former on-field leader in check? You can bet the emotions also will be flowing for Wilson's only pro head coach before 2021. Carroll will need all Carlton Fisk Jersey of rah-rah motivational ability for the Seahawks to pull a stunning upset.Stat that matters7.8 vs. 6.9. That's Wilson's career yards per pa s attempt vs. Smith's career yards per pa s attempt. That's a significant difference as the Broncos get a bump in Ron Santo Jersey the downfield pa sing game while the Seahawks take a big hit.Wilson also will be helped by the strong running of Javonte Williams and Melvin Gordon to set up deep shots off play-action that he loves. Smith's support may be suspect with a banged-up Rashaad Penny behind a le ser offensive line.It's just not Wilson vs. the Seahawks' pa s defense. The Broncos have the potential to dominate this game in every which way pa sing from Wilson, running with Williams and Gordon and their own defense. Wilson's experience in hostile Seattle will help calm his teammates down for a comfortable victory.Broncos 27, Seahawks 10

According to Detroit Lions cornerback Josh Reddick Jersey Terrion Arnold, the Las Vegas Raiders had a tough decision to make between he and tight end Brock Bowers with the No. 13 overall pick, and he was told by the Raiders that it was a "coin to s."Per Arnold, who was a guest on , a Raiders coach Arnold said "the Raiders coach," so maybe it was Antonio Pierce contacted him after the draft and said that Las Vegas " Hector Rondon Jersey had a coin to s" between drafting Arnold and their eventual pick, Georgia tight end Brock Bowers, at No. 13."(The Lions) knew that the Raiders, there was a po sibility that they took me," he said. "And, actually, the Raiders coach, they called me after the draft, they were like 'we actually had a coin to s between you and Brock Bowers. Jose Altuve Jersey It landed on him.'"How did the Raiders decide between drafting Terrion Arnold and Brock Bowers?A coin flip. The Next Round (@NextRoundLive) It's likely whoever Arnold spoke to was speaking in a figurative manner. If not, that's an odd way to decide who to take with Craig Biggio Jersey your most important pick in the draft.When asked about the "coin to s" comment on Wednesday, a sistant general manager Champ Kelly said, "I cant confirm that, at all," per .The Raiders clearly had both Bowers and Arnold Yordan Alvarez Jersey ranked close, yet decided to go with a player who did not addre s a major need. That's not to say Bowers was a bad pick, but Arnold was the better choice for what the Raiders needed more.

Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Jameis Winston is playing with le s than a full deck where his receiving targets are concerned, and one of them won't be available for the entire season. The Florida State receiving ranks got thinner Saturday when Seminoles coach Don Larsen Jersey Jimbo Fisher confirmed that sophomore wide receiver Isaiah Jones will mi s the 2014 season due to academic ineligibility.Jones caught just two pa ses as a freshman last year, but at 6-foot-4, 200 pounds, he was certainly one of the candidates to replace rookie as the big target in the Seminoles' pa Alex Rodriguez Jersey sing attack.FSU beat writer Natalie Pierre of the Tallaha see Democrat .While Jones looks to sharpen his pencil this fall, another sophomore receiver, Jesus Wilson (5-9, 177), . Wilson was charged with grand theft after he , and subsequently wrecked it, on the FSU campus in July.Still, Winston's Lou Gehrig Jersey primary target for 2014 is primed for a big senior season. Rashad Greene, who led the team with 76 catches and 1,128 yards last year, will lead a young and inexperienced group, with or without Wilson."He's extremely respected, Zach Britton Jersey " Fisher said earlier this week, . "He's a team guy, he's a team leader, and shows it in everything he does. It's very rare."A healthy season for Greene is critical to Winston's hopes to repeat as both a Heisman winner and national champion Wade Boggs Jersey . Greene had more receiving production last year than the rest of the team's receivers have combined for in their careers.*Follow Chase Goodbread on Twitter *

fans and Footballers exhale and rejoice, for I relay to you good tidings of great joy that should be spread throughout our vast pigskin nation. Adriel Jeremiah "A.J." Green told the Ronald Acuna Jr. Jersey ' and plans to play Jorge Soler Jersey against the . Green strained a ligament in his foot last weekend, forcing him out most of the contest. He mi sed practice Wednesday and caught a few pa ses Thursday, but was limited in practice.Friday morning the receiver said he has "" and if he feels similarly Sunday, he'll play.Green is officially listed as probable for Sunday's game Jonny Venters Jersey .With and already out, quarterback will be relieved to know his best playmaker Tyler Flowers Jersey is on pace to play. Even if he's not full-go, Green's mere presence will open up other targets.We expect will still lean heavily on running backs and against a team that was gashed on the ground last week Bobby Cox Jersey . The latest recaps the ' lopsided win over the Bucs and previews .

The began the preseason on a positive note by beating the last weekend. The Titans will take on another NFC West foe in the in preseason Week 2.Of course, preseason games are all about player development and evaluation. It will be Jeremy Jeffress Jersey interesting to see which players can help their case to make the roster with a strong performance. Last weekend, linebacker Chase Campbell had a huge game.Who will be the star this week? Well, several players could use a big game. Lets identify the players who must step up against the Seahawks if they hope to make the initial 53-man roster.Tenne see Titans who need to step upBackup RBs We know Tyjae Spears and Tony Pollard will be the one-two punch at running back for the Titans. What we dont know is which Christian Yelich Jersey other running backs will make the roster.In preseason Week 1, Ha san Haskins was the best out of the depth backs, taking eight carries for 27 yards. Jabari Small received the Paul Molitor Jersey most carries but struggled behind the backup offensive line. Julius Chestnut has been around for a while now, but he struggled as well.Will either Small or Chestnut step up? Or will the team make an outside addition for the final RB spot?Backup OL The starting offensive line for the Titans performed admirably last week. However, the backups struggled mightily, and its hard to predict who will earn the final roster spots right now.The backup units got abused in the run game, and Small and Chestnut were only able to average 1.8 yards per carry as a result. Brent Suter Jersey Every QB pre sure and hit by the 49ers came against backup offensive linemen.Who will step up and prove they deserve a spot? Andrew Rupcich, Lachavious Simmons, John Ojukwu, and Jaelyn Duncan are specific players who need to prove they belong on the roster.Edge rushers The Titans desperately need an edge rusher or two to step up this preseason. With Arden Keys , an already thin unit will need even more help.Against the 49ers, the Titans only collected two sacks. One was by Campbell, and the other was split between Keondre Coburn and depth edge rusher Khalid Duke.Jaylen Harrell, Rashad Weaver, or Burch Smith Jersey Shane Ray having a big game would help alleviate some of the worries with this position group. If none of these depth pieces can step up, the Titans may have to go outside of the organization to find reinforcements.

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) Baker Mayfield Andrew Miller Jersey and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are playing their best when the stakes are highest.Mayfield threw for 283 yards and two touchdowns on Sunday, pacing a 30-12 rout of the Jacksonville Jaguars that propelled the Bucs (8-7) into position to clinch a third consecutive NFC South title next week.Tampa Bay has won four straight games on the heels of a stretch that saw the team lose six of seven.Mayfield has been one of the keys to the turnaround, minimizing mistakes while taking advantage of opponents' miscues. On Sunday, he converted three turnovers by Trevor Lawrence into touchdowns that helped the Bucs to a 30-0 lead.ADVERTISEMENT We're getting hot at the right time, said Mayfield, who to sed TD pa ses of 3 and 22 yards to Mike Evans to finish drives after Lawrence cleared to play after spending all week in the NFL's concu sion protocol was intercepted on two of Jacksonville's first three po se sions.He's been outstanding in December. That's what you want from your quarterback, Bucs coach Todd Bowles said.We're piecing it together. Everybody's playing for each other. Everybody's locked in, and we're trying to get in, Bowles added of his team's push for Cody Allen Jersey a fourth straight playoff berth. We're clawing, we're scratching, doing everything we can.The Jaguars (8-7) lost their fourth game in a row, this time with Lawrence starting but struggling to find a rhythm after exiting the protocol on Saturday. The third-year quarterback threw a second-half TD pa s to Calvin Ridley before spending the fourth quarter on the bench with what the Jaguars announced was a shoulder injury.Its frustrating. Its really embarra sing," Lawrence said, adding that he hurt his shoulder on a fourth-down dive that extended the drive he finished with an 18-yard scoring pa s to Ridley.You put a lot of work in to (prepare for the game) and to look like you dont even practice. ... You've just got to call it like you see it sometimes. Its bad all the way around, Lawrence said. Weve got to find ways to get better. Weve got to get out of our own way.A week after having a perfect pa ser rating of 158.3 in a road win at Green Bay, Mayfield helped Tampa Bay build a 20-0 halftime lead.Evans finished with seven receptions for 86 yards. The touchdown catches were his 12th and 13th of the season, and the 10th-year pro joined Hall of Famers Jerry Rice (eight), Terrell Owens (seven), Marvin Harrison (six) and Randy Mo s (six) as the only players in NFL history to have at least 12 TD receptions in a season five or more times.The victory, combined with New Orleans' lo s to the Los Angeles Rams last Thursday night, left the Bucs alone atop the NFC South with two weeks left in the season. The Saints (7-8) visit Raymond James Stadium next Sunday.Despite losing four straight, the Jaguars remain tied for first place in the Hanley Ramirez Jersey AFC South with the Indianapolis Colts and Houston Texans, who also lost on Sunday.Devin White and Antoine Winfield Jr. had the interceptions that led to Mayfield's scoring pa ses to Evans. Rookie Yaya Diaby sacked Lawrence early in the third quarter, forcing a fumble by the quarterback to set up Rachaad White's 2-yard TD run that put the Bucs up 27-0.The Jaguars believe Lawrence, who has not mi sed a game in his three-year career, sustained a head injury while scrambling up the middle on the teams final drive during the previous week's 23-7 lo s to Baltimore.The No. 1 overall pick from the 2021 draft practiced for the first time all week on Friday. He was cleared to play by team doctors and the leagues independent neurological consultant before traveling with the team to Tampa on Saturday.Lawrence finished 17 of 29 pa sing for 211 yards. In addition to three turnovers, he was sacked three times. Backup C.J. Beathard played the fourth quarter and had a 1-yard TD pa s to Ridley in the closing minutes.You Carlos Carrasco Jersey cant pin this all on the quarterback, right? Everybody else practiced and as a team it wasnt good, Jaguars coach Doug Pederson said. "The sense of urgency wasnt there. We didnt execute very well on offense. The turnovers keep piling up. The run game, all that kind of stuff, and it just affects the whole proce s. Its not one guy. Were all in this together.INJURIESJaguars: Played without two of their top three receivers, Christian Kirk (groin) and Zay Jones (hamstring/knee). ... RT Anton Harrison (back) and S Daniel Thomas (forearm) left the game in the second half.Buccaneers: LB Devin White (foot) returned to the lineup after mi sing the previous three games. ... CB Carlton Davis (concu sion) left the game early in the second quarter and did Matt Belisle Jersey not return. ... Winfield left the game in the fourth quarter to be evaluated for a concu sion.UP NEXTJaguars: Return home to try to break their skid against the Carolina Panthers, who have the worst record in the NFL.Buccaneers: Can clinch a third consecutive NFC South title with a win at home against the Saints.___AP NFL:

NFL survivor pools almost saw the biggest single elimination of what's already been a carnage-filled year, but Green Bay eked past the Patriots Terry Steinbach Jersey in overtime last week. That win helped stave off yet another week of big eliminations as we head toward the middle of the season. Fortunately, the football pool experts at PoolGenius are once again here to help you find the best Week 5 NFL survivor pool picks.Week 5 gives us the biggest favorite of the year so far with Pittsburgh sitting as 14-point underdogs to the Bills. Using Buffalo comes with a cost in survivor pools, though, as it will be favored by large spreads in several weeks going forward. In this post, we'll break down the Bills and four other popular Week 5 picks since you're probably considering picking at least one of those teams.PoolGenius is the only site that provides customized picks that maximize your edge in NFL survivor pools. 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We currently project the Bills as the biggest favorite in five future weeks, starting in Week 9. If at least a third of pool entries are using them this week, that means they could be le s popular and higher-value plays in some of those upcoming weeks.The trade-off of using the Bills now versus saving them may depend on how large your pool is and how deep into the season you need to go (and if Jose Canseco Jersey you have multiple pick weeks later in the year).WEEK 5 FANTASY PPR RANKINGS: | | | | | Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Atlanta FalconsSurvivor Pick Popularity: 19%Point Spread: -9.0The Bucs have reasonably high popularity (19 percent) for the second-most popular team. 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The Jets announced this week, and one surprising number jumped out.New York's first-round pick, offensive tackle Olu Fashanu, will wear No. 74. That number hasn't been worn by a Jets player since Ring of Honor center Nick Mangold retired from the NFL in 2018. Mangold played 11 years with the Jets from 2006 William Perry Jersey to 2016 where he made seven Pro Bowls and two All-Pro teams.Many were surprised that Fashanu picked this number, and that the Jets hadn't retired it yet. It should be noted, though, that the Jets said the numbers were subject to change before the 2024 NFL season.JETS 2024 DRAFT:||||Should the Jets retire Nick Mangold's jersey number? personalities posed the question of Mangold's number retirement following the rookie cla s announcement. It's Tarik Cohen Jersey a valid thought considering Mangold is one of the most storied players in Jets history.Mangold was the Jets second first-round pick in 2006. The Jets took him No. 29 overall after the team drafted offensive tackle Pat O'Donnell Jersey D'Brickashaw Ferguson with the No. 4 pick. Mangold in games played for the franchise with 164 more than four of the five players . Wide receiver Don Maynard is the only player who has his jersey number retired and who's played more games for New York than Mangold.Mangold was eligible for the Hall of Fame this past year but did not make the cut as a semifinalist.As , though, former Jets center Kevin Mawae who Mangold replaced is in the team's Ring of Honor and is also in the Pro Football Hall of Fame but doesn't have his jersey retired yet. Mawae only played eight seasons with the Jets from 1998 to 2005 after time with the Seahawks. He finished his career with the Titans.NFL JERSEYS:Another thing: No. 74 Jonathan Bullard Jersey is important to Fashanu, too. He wore it throughout his tenure at Penn State and is a part of his brand as he heads into the NFL. He could very well change it between now and the regular season, but there's no real reason to unle s he feels obligated to honor Mangold.For what it's worth, Mangold has not publicly said anything about his number being worn, either.Jets retired jersey numbersThe Jets only have five Trey Burton Jersey players with retired jersey numbers. Of those five, Namath, Martin, Maynard and Klecko are in the Hall of Fame.Joe Namath: No. 12Don Maynard: No. 13Curtis Martin: No. 28Joe Klecko:No. 73Dennis Byrd: No. 90

Real football isn't all about the offensive players. Why should be any different? Every week here in Reading the Defense, we're looking back at the fantasy week that was and offering help for the week that's to come.Game BallsDefensive line: On a defense that is looking for young stars, is making a play to fill the void. The second-year defensive lineman had easily his best game as a profe sional with 10 tackles and a sack. Tuitt's not going to rack up huge sack totals as a defensive tackle, but if he can provide run support for a defense that has been pretty good against opposing rushing attacks, he could have some IDP potential.Linebacker: If you're going to get the first fumble recovery of your career, make it spectacular. Since being drafted by the in the seventh round of the 2012 draft, has been on four different NFL rosters. His overall totals against the in Week 4 weren't very special, but he ended the game with a bang by taking a fumble back Blank Jersey 84 yards for a score. There's no reason to count on Stupar this season, but it was nice for one week.Defensive back: For the second time this season, tops the charts among IDP scorers. The defensive back snagged his third and fourth interceptions of the season and returned one for his second pick six of 2015. The fourth-year defensive back has already set a career-high in picks and has become one of the new shutdown corners in the NFL. But if you , you already knew this.What went wrong On a day when the completely dominated the , you'd think that pa s-rushing sensation would have made an Gerardo Parra Jersey impact. Nope. Beasley made just one tackle in the ballgame. Like many pa s rushing linebackers, the rookie's fantasy totals will be heavily dependent on his ability to get to the quarterback. That doesn't bode well for next week's matchup against Washington, whose offensive line has been pretty stout so far this season. has been a disruptive force in the first three games of the season, but Willie Mays Jersey pulled a disappearing act in Week 4. Credit the offensive line who kept the USC product in check all day long. But with three sacks in his first four games this season, there's little reason to worry that Griffen is going to go bust anytime soon.Week 4 boomer, DL, : The offensive line didn't do anything to impre s anyone in Week 4. This week, the 'Hawks travel to Cincinnati to face a team that his tied for sixth in the NFL with 11 sacks. That's especially good news for who is among the NFL's leader in individual sacks. should expect to get well acquainted with Dunlap on Sunday.Week 4 buster, DB, : has earned rave reviews, but Darby has been equally good in the first four games of his NFL career. This week Darby and the face quarterback , whose biggest strength has been protecting the football. Even if Buffalo can pre sure the rookie signal-caller, he's not prone to throwing a lot of interceptions. Darby could be at a lo s for fantasy points this week.Week 4 sleeper, DL, : We've spent so much of the early season picking on the that it Brandon Crawford Jersey 's about time to hand out some positives. Jenkins has played well in the last couple of weeks and racked up all three of his sacks in the last two games. The offensive line has been a me s so far, allowing 17 sacks. Don't be surprised if Jenkins stays hot at the expense of and the Kansas City offense.Four downsFirst down: cornerback mi sed practice for a second straight day on Tuesday, and there is concern that with Indy on a short week. The veteran cornerback was out of a walking boot, which is good news. But head coach Chuck Pagano expects to see a lot of snaps this week. That's bad news.Second down: After mi sing the past two games with a shoulder stinger, linebacker returned to practice and this week against the . With the game on Monday night, Shazier will have an extra day to get ready. That's a positive for a player who has gotten off to a good start this season.Third down: linebacker is still dealing with a lingering hamstring injury. While he played last week, the i sue appears to have regre sed and this week's contest against the . This is a big blow to a struggling Philadelphia team that has suffered a number of key injuries already. Fourth down: The suffered a pair of big injuries along their offensive line in the Monday night lo s to the . left the game with a calf injury and will need an MRI. Meanwhile, will mi s the rest of the season with a . Detroit's pa s rush was fierce on Monday; we'll see if it can be sustained with two important players potentially unavailable.In the latest episode of the the gang recaps Week 4, looks ahead at Week 5 waiver wire targets, and re-evaluates some top NFL backfields with players returning from injury. Don't forget to subscribe and !Marcas Grant is a fantasy editor for NFL.com. Follow him on Twitter Joe Panik Jersey .

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Dan Campbell and Brian Daboll wanted a highly competitive workout when the Detroit Lions and New York Giants opened two days of joint practices in New Jersey on Monday.And the two coaches may have gotten a little more than even they wanted.Cornerback and Lions first-round draft pick Sammy Sosa Jersey Terrion Arnold left the field after a goal-line drill and was being evaluated for a po sible concu sion. Detroit veteran guard Kevin Zeitler, who was signed as a free agent, injured a shoulder early and left practice.It appeared Arnold was hurt when blocked by Giants left tackle Andrew Thomas.ADVERTISEMENT There were at least four scrums after plays where the players rushed to the altercation from all sides of the field and peace was eventually restored.There were two involving Lions All-Pro receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, one with safety Dane Belton and the other with rookie cornerback Dru Phillips. The scariest one for the Giants was seeing quarterback Daniel Jones rush Javier Baez Jersey into a scrum with his center Greg Van Roten down on the field and the Lions player on top of him.It came one play after Jones hit his hand on the equipment of a Lions defender while making a throw. Daboll immediately took exception and yelled at the Lions to stay away from his quarterback, who was wearing a red no-contact jersey.A situation happens like that, you try to stand up for your guys, Jones said of running to Van Roten's aid. I thought it was good competitive practice all day today and we made some plays and did some good things. There are some things we need to sure up, for sure, but good intensity and competitive spirit today.Giants edge rusher Brian Burns, who had a couple of tackles for lo ses in the workout, later rushed onto the field to help break up a scuffle during the 11-on-11 drills.He smiled when he heard Jones got involved in another.Oh, Lord. Daniel got jiggy with it. Daniel was out there with it? Yeah. Im going to need him to back up. Burns said. Let his O-Line handle that. But Daniel, hes a competitor, man. Hes a fighter. So, I dont expect Tyler Chatwood Jersey anything le s from him."The teams will practice again on Tuesday and then play their preseason opener on Thursday at MetLife Stadium.I told them, Man, like we always do. Were competing and were not pulling back,' Campbell said of his pre-practice talk with his team. But this will be evaluated like a game, so if you do something thats going to cost us in a game, thats part of your evaluation. But weve got to go, weve got to get better, we cant just be tiptoeing either."Campbell was drafted by the Giants and spent his first four seasons with them, playing in a Super Bowl with them after the 2000 season. He led the Lions to the NFC title game last season as coach.The most important thing is that they understand what it took to get to where we were at even last year and just because we got to that point doesnt mean anything, so we start over, Campbell said.The Giants made the playoffs in Daboll's first season in 2022 but they stumbled in '23, finishing 6-11 in a season where Jones tore his ACL in November. Daboll did not put any restrictions on him Daniel Descalso Jersey Monday.Again, its practice, Daboll said. Its a competitive practice against two teams. Well try to do it the right way. Dan and I have talked about it. We talked about it last year. We thought we got a lot out of it. But again, its practice. Its just a higher-tempo practice because youre practicing against somebody else.The Giants have stre sed getting big plays this David Ross Jersey season, and Jones completed a couple of long pa ses to No. 1 draft pick Malik Nabers and second-year wideout Jalin Hyatt. Veteran Darius Slayton also caught a long pa s.Lions quarterback Jared Goff completed long pa ses to a wide-open Daurice Fountain on the second play of the 7-on-7 drill and later with Jameson Williams in a team drill.Giants inside linebacker Bobby Okereke intercepted Goff in the 7-on-7s and nose tackle Dexter Lawrence stuffed a run early. ___AP NFL: