John Harbaugh confirmed J.J. McCarthy will make his first start as a Giant Sunday against the Texans, with Jameis Winston as the backup. The case for him rests on one fourth quarter against the Saints: 243 yards after entering down 24. Friends, Sunday starts at 0-0, and that is a different job.
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Baker Mayfield, out three games with a dislocated thumb, is set to practice Wednesday for the first time since the injury. The Bucs are game planning as if undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels starts again Sunday at Carolina. Folks, Tampa's third downs were worse with the veteran, so one practice settles less than you think.
Terry McLaurin was carted off during the 49ers' 23-17 win Monday night, and the Commanders fear a significant knee injury. His MRI is today. Mike Evans left with what Kyle Shanahan called Achilles soreness, with no rupture. Friends, Washington's bye makes one wait cheap, and the other comes with a bill.
The Colts relieved general manager Chris Ballard of his duties Monday morning, with the team at 2-4 and five straight seasons without a playoff appearance behind it. Coach Shane Steichen remains on the job. Folks, ownership printed its urgency on letterhead, and I am keeping every Colt I roster.
The Giants are expected to change their backfield rotation against the Saints today. Per Jordan Raanan, Najee Harris is likely to have a larger role, with Cam Skattebo downgraded but still in the mix after his fumbles. Nothing is official. Friends, in July I told you to take him a round early.
The Patriots are likely to activate A.J. Brown off injured reserve Saturday after a limited week of practice on a high-ankle sprain, and reporters expect him to play Sunday against the Jets. Nothing is official yet. Folks, I told you to start him in Week 1, and I am telling you again.
The Eagles ruled Jalen Hurts out for Sunday against the Panthers after a follow-up ultrasound showed movement in a superficial blood clot in his calf. Tanner McKee starts. Saquon Barkley missed practice again Thursday. Friends, Wednesday's report had Hurts as a full participant with a calf, and we believed only the good half.
Clayton Whitaker · Las Vegas Raiders
“Floor is a word invented by cowards.”
Raiders fan. Bourbon enthusiast. Believes every roster decision is part of a larger moral struggle.
Gordon Earl Maddox · Cleveland Browns
“Never confuse a possibility with a plan.”
Browns fan by inheritance. Distrusts hype, athletic testing, and any rookie described as raw but explosive.