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Detroit Lions @ Green Bay Packers

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Detroit Lions @ Green Bay Packers

MONDAY, SEPT. 20, 2021 // 8:15 PM ET // LAMBEAU FIELD // REFEREE: ADRIAN HIL

 

ON THE AIRWAVES
TV: ESPN (8:15 PM ET): Steve Levy, Brian Griese, Louis Riddick, Lisa Salters (field reporter)
NATIONAL RADIO: Westwood One: Kevin Harlan, Tony Boselli
SIRIUS: 81 (Det.), 83 (GB) | XM: 226 (Det.), 225 (GB) | SXM App: 810 (Det.), 811 (GB)

 

REGULAR-SEASON SERIES HISTORY

LEADER: Packers lead all-time series, 102-72-7
STREAKS: Packers have won past 4
LAST GAME: 12/13/20: Packers 31 at Lions 24
LAST GAME AT SITE: 9/20/20: Packers 42, Lions 21

 

DETROIT LIONS LEADERS GREEN BAY PACKERS

L 41-33 vs. San Francisco LAST WEEK L 38-3 at New Orleans (in Jacksonville)
Dan Campbell: 0-0 COACH VS. OPP. Matt LaFleur: 4-0
33.0/41.0 PTS. FOR/AGAINST 3.0/38.0
430.0 OFFENSE 229.0
Jared Goff: 38-57-338-3-1-92.6 PASSING Aaron Rodgers: 15-28-133-0-2-36.8
Jamaal Williams: 9-54-6.0-1 RUSHING AJ Dillon: 4-19-4.8-0
T.J. Hockenson (TE): 8-97-12.1-1 RECEIVING Davante Adams: 5-56-11.2-0
442.0 DEFENSE 322.0
Tracy Walker (DB): 1 SACKS –
– INTs –
+1 (2/1) TAKE/GIVE -3 (0/3)
Jack Fox: 50.7 (44.7) PUNTING (NET) Corey Bojorquez: 44.0 (40.8)
Austin Seibert: 5 (2/2 PAT; 1/2 FG) KICKING Mason Crosby: 3 (0/0 PAT; 1/1 FG)

 

LIONS NOTES

• QB JARED GOFF passed for 338 yards & 3 TDs vs. INT for 92.6 rating in Week 1. Has 26 games with 300+ pass yards since 2017, 3rd-most in NFL. Completed 21 of 27 attempts (77.8 pct.) for 174 yards & TD vs. 0 INTs for 105.9 rating in his only career start at GB (1/16/21 NFC-D w/ LAR).

• RB D’ANDRE SWIFT had 104 scrimmage yards (65 rec., 39 rush), career-high 8 receptions & 3rd-career TD catch in Week 1. Had rush TD in last meeting. Aims for his 3rd in row vs. NFC North with rush TD. RB JAMAAL WILLIAMS had 110 scrimmage yards (56 rec., 54 rush), rush TD & tied his career high with 8 catches last week. Spent 4 seasons (2017-20) with GB & had 2,946 scrimmage yards (1,985 rush, 961 rec.) & 18 TDs (10 rush, 8 rec.) in 60 games.

• TE T.J. HOCKENSON had 8 receptions for team-high 97 rec. yards & TD catch last week. Had 6 catches & rec. TD in last meeting. Has 5+ catches in 3 of his past 4 vs. NFC North. WR QUINTEZ CEPHUS had 3rd-career rec. TD in Week 1 & aims for his 3rd in row with TD catch.

• LB JAMIE COLLINS had 7th-career FR in Week 1. Has sack in 2 of his 3 career games vs. GB. Aims for his 4th in row vs. GB with 5+ tackles. LB TREY FLOWERS had 10th-career FF last week. LB ROMEO OKWARA has sack in 2 of his past 3 vs. NFC North. DB TRACY WALKER had 7 tackles & 2nd-career sack in Week 1. Aims for his 3rd in row with sack. Has PD in 3 of his past 4 vs. GB. CB WILL HARRIS had career-high 7 tackles in Week 1.

 

PACKERS NOTES

• QB AARON RODGERS has 25 TDs (24 pass, 1 rush) vs. 3 INTs for 118 rating in 9 career home starts on Monday. Has 2+ TD passes in 6 of his past 7 on MNF. Has 50 TDs (46 pass, 4 rush) vs. 8 INTs for 106.2 rating in 22 career starts vs. Det. Aims for his 3rd in row vs. Det. with 2+ pass TDs vs. 0 INTs & 105+ rating. Has 51,378 pass yards & can surpass HOFer JOHN ELWAY (51,475) for 10th-most pass yards in NFL history.

• RB AARON JONES had 946 scrimmage yards (135.1 per game) & 6 TDs (4 rush, 2 rec.) in 7 home games last season. Has 25 TDs (22 rush, 3 rec.) in 26 career home games. Had career-high 236 scrimmage yards (career-best 168 rush, 68 rec.) & 3 TDs (2 rush, 1 rec.) in last home meeting. Aims for his 3rd in row on MNF with 100+ scrimmage yards & TD.

• WR DAVANTE ADAMS has 90+ rec. yards & TD catch in 3 of his past 4 vs. Det. Has 35 receptions (8.8 per game) for 414 yards (103.5 per game) & 4 rec. TDs in his past 4 on MNF. Aims for his 3rd in row on MNF with 10+ receptions & 100+ rec. yards. Since 2016, leads NFL with 58 rec. TDs. TE ROBERT TONYAN had 98 rec. yards & career-high 3 TD catches in his last game on MNF (10/5/20 vs. Atl.). Aims for his 3rd in row vs. Det. with TD catch.

• LB ZA’DARIUS SMITH aims for his 3rd in row at home vs. Det. with sack. Had 9.5 sacks in 8 home games in 2020. Has 7.5 sacks in his past 3 on MNF & aims for his 3rd in row on MNF with 3+ sacks. CB JAIRE ALEXANDER has PD in 3 of his 4 career games vs. Det.

Kansas City Chiefs @ Baltimore Ravens

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Kansas City Chiefs @ Baltimore Ravens

SUNDAY, SEPT. 19, 2021 // 8:20 PM ET // M&T BANK STADIUM // REFEREE: CLETE BLAKEMAN

 

ON THE AIRWAVES
TV: NBC (8:20 PM ET): Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth, Michele Tafoya (field reporter)
NATIONAL RADIO: Westwood One: Ryan Radtke, Ross Tucker
SIRIUS: 81 (KC), 211 (Bal.) | XM: 226 (KC), 225 (Bal.) | SXM App: 815 (KC), 802 (Bal.)

 

REGULAR-SEASON SERIES HISTORY

LEADER: Chiefs lead all-time series, 7-3
STREAKS: Chiefs have won past 4
LAST GAME: 9/28/20: Chiefs 34 at Ravens 20
LAST GAME AT SITE: 9/28/20

 

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS LEADERS BALTIMORE RAVENS

W 33-29 vs. Cleveland LAST WEEK L 33-27 at Las Vegas (OT, Mon.)
Andy Reid: 6-1 COACH VS. OPP. John Harbaugh: 3-4
33.0/29.0 PTS. FOR/AGAINST 27.0/33.0
397.0 OFFENSE 406.0
Patrick Mahomes: 27-36-337-3-0-131.4 PASSING Lamar Jackson: 19-30-235-1-0-98.6
Clyde Edwards-Helaire: 14-43-3.1-0 RUSHING Lamar Jackson (QB): 12-86-7.2-0
Tyreek Hill: 11-197 (1L)-17.9-1 RECEIVING Marquise Brown: 6-69-11.5-1
457.0 DEFENSE 491.0
Chris Jones: 2 SACKS Three tied: 1
Mike Hughes: 1 INTs Anthony Averett: 1
+2 (2/0) TAKE/GIVE -1 (1/2)
Tommy Townsend: 45.5 (43.5) PUNTING (NET) Sam Koch: 44.8 (42.3)
Harrison Butker: 9 (3/3 PAT; 2/2 FG) KICKING Justin Tucker: 9 (3/3 PAT; 2/2 FG)

 

CHIEFS NOTES

• QB PATRICK MAHOMES completed 27 of 36 passes (75 pct.) for 337 yards & 3 TDs vs. 0 INTs for 131.4 rating & rushed for TD last week, his 16th-career game with 3+ TD passes & 0 INTs, most in NFL since 2018. Has 14,489 pass yards & 117 TD passes in 47 career starts, both most-ever by player in 1st 50 starts. Has 1,136 pass yards (378.7 per game) & 10 TDs (9 pass, 1 rush) vs. 1 INT for 116.2 rating in 3 career games vs. Bal.

• RB CLYDE EDWARDS-HELAIRE had 72 scrimmage yards (43 rush, 29 rec.) in Week 1. Had 2 rush TDs in only career game on SNF (11/22/20 vs. LV).

• WR TYREEK HILL had 11 catches for 197 rec. yards & rec. TD last week, most rec. yards in NFL in Week 1 & his 4th-career game with 175+ rec. yards. Aims for his 6th in row on road with TD catch. Has 216 rec. yards (108 per game) in 2 career games vs. Bal. TE TRAVIS KELCE had 6 catches for 76 yards & 2 TDs in Week 1. Aims for his 6th in row with rec. TD, longest active streak in NFL. Has 50 career rec. TDs & became 5th-fastest TE in NFL history (112 games) to reach 50 rec. TDs.

• DT CHRIS JONES had 2 sacks last week. Has sack in 2 of his past 3. Had 2 sacks & 2 FFs in last meeting. Aims for his 3rd in row vs. AFC North with 2+ sacks. DE FRANK CLARK had sack in last meeting. CB MIKE HUGHES had INT last week in KC debut. Has 3 PD in 2 career games on SNF. S TYRANN MATHIEU has 4 PD, 3 TFL & sack in 3 career games vs. Bal. S JUAN THORNHILL had PD & 1st-career FF in Week 1. Had 6 tackles in last meeting.

 

RAVENS NOTES

• QB LAMAR JACKSON completed 19 of 30 passes (63.3 pct.) for 235 yards & TD vs. 0 INTs for 98.6 rating & led team with 86 rush yards last week. Aims for his 7th in row with 90+ rating & 4th in row with 80+ rush yards. Rushed for 83 yards in last meeting. Has 102.4 rating in 2 career starts on SNF.

• RB TY’SON WILLIAMS had 94 scrimmage yards (65 rush, 29 rec.) & rush TD in NFL debut last week. RB LATAVIUS MURRAY rushed for TD last week in Bal. debut. Aims for his 4th in row vs. AFC West with TD.

• WR MARQUISE BROWNhad 6 catches for 69 yards & TD in Week 1. Aims for his 4th in row with rec. TD. WR SAMMY WATKINS led team with 96 rec. yards last week in Bal. debut. Had 6 catches for 158 yards & 2 TDs in his last game vs. KC (11/29/15 w/ Buf.). Had 129 catches for 1,613 yards & 8 TDs in 3 seasons (2018-20) with KC. TE MARK ANDREWS had 5 TD catches in 7 home games last season. Has 17 rec. TDs since 2019, 2nd-most among TEs.

• CB MARLON HUMPHREY tied for team lead with 9 tackles & had PD last week. Had 6 tackles & 2 PD in last meeting. Aims for his 3rd in row vs. AFC West with PD. CB ANTHONY AVERETT had 1st-career INT last week. Aims for his 6th in row with PD. LB PATRICK QUEEN tied for team lead with 9 tackles & had sack in Week 1. Aims for his 3rd in row with TFL. LB PERNELL MCPHEE had sack in last week. Has sack in 2 of his past 3. Rookie LB ODAFE OWEH had sack last week in NFL debut. DE CALAIS CAMPBELL is 1 of 7 active players with 90+ sacks (92)

Preview of NFL Network’s 2021 Week 2 Saturday and Sunday Programming

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Preview of NFL Network’s 2021 Week 2 Saturday and Sunday Programming

Saturday on NFL Network –

‘Around the NFL’ at 7:00 AM ET; ‘Good Morning Football: Weekend’ at 9:00 AM ET

 

‘NFL GameDay Morning’ Sunday at 9:00 AM ET –

Dallas Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones IN-STUDIO

 

Each and every weekend, NFL Network provides extensive programming on Saturday and Sunday.

On Saturday, coverage begins at 7:00 AM ET with Around the NFL, hosted by Dan Hanzus, Gregg Rosenthal and Marc Sessler. Coverage continues at 9:00 AM ET with Good Morning Football: Weekend, hosted by Colleen Wolfe, Michael Robinson, DeAngelo Hall and Mike Garafolo.

On Sunday, NFL Network’s GameDay programming kicks off at 9:00 AM ET with the Emmy-nominated NFL GameDay Morning. Rich Eisen anchors the most comprehensive pregame show on television, joined by Pro Football Hall of Famers Michael Irvin and Kurt Warner, former head coach Steve Mariucci, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport, analytics expert Cynthia Frelund, contributors Kay Adams, Rachel Bonnetta, Daniel Jeremiah and Nate Burleson, and various NFL Network reporters stationed across the league.

NFL Network’s GameDay coverage continues at 1:00 PM ET with NFL GameDay Live – the ONLY show on television providing in-progress NFL highlights and analysis of the day’s games – and at 7:30 PM ET with NFL GameDay Highlights, which recaps the entire afternoon.

At 11:30 PM ET, NFL GameDay Final recaps the weekend’s games.

Sunday at 8:00 AM ET, NFL GameDay View airs on NFL Network with Rachel Bonnetta, Andrew Hawkins, Cynthia Frelund and Gregg Rosenthal providing analysis and predictions for the day’s games.

NFL RedZone hosted by Scott Hanson whips around the league providing all of the exciting plays and touchdowns as they happen starting at 1:00 PM ET.

 

Saturday, September 18 on Good Morning Football: Weekend – 9:00 AM ET

Hosts: Colleen Wolfe, Michael Robinson, DeAngelo Hall & Mike Garafolo

  • Cameron Wolfe previews Bills-Dolphins, Steve Wyche previews Rams-Colts, Jane Slater previews Chargers-Cowboys and James Palmer previews Broncos-Jaguars
  • DeAngelo Hall and Michael Robinson discuss how long it takes for rookies to truly feel comfortable in Shop Talk
  • Michael Robinson answers viewer questions in the Real Mike Rob Report
  • Mike Garafolo has news and notes from around the league in Mike Drop
  • DeAngelo Hall explains why quarterback Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals offense are so tough on defenses in Secondary Storylines
  • Good Morning Football: Weekend looks at the teams that have already changed our perception
  • Can the Baltimore Ravens slow down quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs?
  • Will quarterback Josh Allen rebound from his shaky start to the season when the Buffalo Bills head to Miami?
  • Should the Dallas Cowboys be worried about running back Ezekiel Elliott?
  • Fantasy expert Adam Rank provides fantasy advice you need to hear before you set your lineup

 

Sunday, September 19 on NFL GameDay Morning – 9:00 AM ET

Dallas Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones Joins In-Studio

Host: Rich Eisen

Analysts: Kurt Warner, Michael Irvin & Steve Mariucci

NFL Media Insider: Ian Rapoport

Analytics Expert: Cynthia Frelund

Contributors: Kay Adams, Rachel Bonnetta, Daniel Jeremiah & Nate Burleson

  • Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones joins NFL GameDay Morning in-studio
  • Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller and Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive back Rod Woodson break down film together in the latest edition of NFL Generations
  • Warner’s Corner – Kurt Warner examines Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson
  • Mooch’s Minute – Steve Mariucci breaks down New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston’s five touchdown performance last week against the Green Bay Packers
  • Football 101 – Kurt Warner and Michael Irvin break down young Tom Brady vs. current Tom Brady
  • Players Only – Kurt Warner, Michael Irvin and Nate Burleson discuss the lessons they learned from their NFL mentors
  • GameDay Notebook – Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo discuss all of the latest NFL news
  • Rookie Spotlight – Daniel Jeremiah joins in-studio to break down New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones and New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson
  • Receiving Attention – Michael Irvin and Nate Burleson discuss which Dallas Cowboys wide receiver will have the better day – Amari Cooper or CeeDee Lamb – and which former Ole Miss wide receiver will have a better game – A.J. Brown or DK Metcalf
  • How does Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson finally defeat the Kansas City Chiefs?
  • Does quarterback Ben Roethlisberger need to do more for the Pittsburgh Steelers to defeat the Las Vegas Raiders?
  • Can the Dallas Cowboys have success with quarterback Dak Prescott throwing the ball 45+ times per game?
  • Should the San Francisco 49ers give rookie quarterback Trey Lance more playing time this week?
  • Cynthia Frelund provides game picks and player projections for Week 2 matchups
  • Kay Adams provides her Under the Kay-Dar fantasy plays of the day
  • Rachel Bonnetta hosts “Pick Six presented by DraftKings Sportsbook” along with Cynthia Frelund
  • Live reports
    • Taylor Bisciotti from Los Angeles for Cowboys-Chargers
    • Mike Garafolo from Philadelphia for 49ers-Eagles
    • Kim Jones from East Rutherford for Patriots-Jets
    • Aditi Kinkhabwala from Pittsburgh for Raiders-Steelers
    • Sara Walsh from Tampa for Falcons-Buccaneers
    • Steve Wyche from Indianapolis for Rams-Colts

 

NFL GameDay Live, NFL GameDay Highlights and NFL GameDay Final Conclude Sunday Coverage

At 1:00 PM ET, NFL GameDay Live provides in-progress highlights and analysis, as well as live fantasy football updates for all of the 1:00 and 4:00 PM ET games. Hosts Rhett Lewis and Patrick Claybon are joined by analysts Shaun O’Hara and James Jones providing 6.5 hours of coverage. NFL GameDay Live is the ONLY in-progress NFL highlights show on television.

At 7:30 PM ET, Chris Rose hosts NFL GameDay Highlights, providing a recap of the day’s action thus far with highlights, postgame press conferences and commentary leading up to kickoff of the Sunday night matchup.

At 11:30 PM ET, NFL GameDay Final airs with host Chris Rose and analyst DeAngelo Hall recapping the weekend’s games.

 

NFL GameDay View

Join Rachel Bonnetta, Andrew Hawkins, Cynthia Frelund and Gregg Rosenthal on NFL GameDay View for analysis and predictions of each week’s slate of games.

Editions of NFL GameDay View air at the following times and on the following platforms:

  • Friday at 6:00 PM ET – NFL.com and the NFL App
  • Friday at 8:00 PM ET – NFL Network
  • Saturday at 12 Midnight ET – NFL Network
  • Sunday at 8:00 AM ET – NFL Network

NFL RedZone Hosted by Scott Hanson

Every Sunday starting at 1:00 PM ET, NFL RedZone hosted by Scott Hanson whips around the league, providing all of the touchdowns and exciting action from the day’s games. To order NFL RedZone, visit NFL.com/redzone.

Week 2 Injury Report — Friday

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Week 2 Injury Report — Friday
ATLANTA FALCONS at TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
ATLANTA FALCONS
Status Report
OUT WR Frank Darby (calf)
Practice Report
Wednesday No Injuries to Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Friday WR Frank Darby (calf)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Thursday WR Frank Darby (calf)
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
Status Report
QUESTIONABLE CB Carlton Davis (hamstring)
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Thursday DT Steve McLendon (not injury related – resting player), LB Jason Pierre-Paul (hand)
Friday WR Antonio Brown (knee), TE Rob Gronkowski (not injury related – resting player), DT Steve McLendon (not injury related – resting player), LB Jason Pierre-Paul (hand), DT Ndamukong Suh (not injury related – resting player)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday LB Jason Pierre-Paul (hand)
Friday CB Carlton Davis (hamstring)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday LB Shaquil Barrett (back), WR Antonio Brown (knee), S Jordan Whitehead (hamstring)
Thursday LB Shaquil Barrett (back), WR Antonio Brown (knee), S Jordan Whitehead (hamstring)
Friday LB Shaquil Barrett (back), S Jordan Whitehead (hamstring)
BUFFALO BILLS at MIAMI DOLPHINS
BUFFALO BILLS
Status Report
QUESTIONABLE WR Gabriel Davis (ankle), DT Star Lotulelei (calf), DE Efe Obada (calf)
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday DE Mario Addison (not injury related – resting player), WR Cole Beasley (not injury related – resting player), WR Gabriel Davis (ankle)
Thursday WR Emmanuel Sanders (foot, not injury related – resting player)
Friday WR Stefon Diggs (not injury related – resting player), DE Jerry Hughes (not injury related – resting player)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday DT Star Lotulelei (calf), WR Isaiah McKenzie (shoulder), LB Matt Milano (ankle)
Thursday WR Gabriel Davis (ankle), S Micah Hyde (neck), DT Star Lotulelei (calf)
Friday WR Gabriel Davis (ankle), S Micah Hyde (neck), DE Efe Obada (calf)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday WR Emmanuel Sanders (foot)
Thursday WR Isaiah McKenzie (shoulder), LB Matt Milano (ankle)
Friday DT Star Lotulelei (calf), WR Isaiah McKenzie (shoulder), LB Matt Milano (ankle), WR Emmanuel Sanders (foot, not injury related – resting player)
MIAMI DOLPHINS
Status Report
OUT WR Will Fuller (not injury related – personal matter)
QUESTIONABLE WR Preston Williams (foot, knee)
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Thursday WR Will Fuller (not injury related – personal matter)
Friday WR Will Fuller (not injury related – personal matter)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday TE Adam Shaheen (knee), LB Andrew Van Ginkel (back), WR Preston Williams (foot)
Friday WR Preston Williams (foot, knee)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday S Clayton Fejedelem (shoulder), DT John Jenkins (knee), WR DeVante Parker (shoulder), LB Elandon Roberts (knee)
Thursday S Clayton Fejedelem (shoulder), DT John Jenkins (knee), WR DeVante Parker (shoulder), LB Elandon Roberts (knee), TE Adam Shaheen (knee), LB Andrew Van Ginkel (back), WR Preston Williams (foot)
Friday S Clayton Fejedelem (shoulder), DT John Jenkins (knee), WR DeVante Parker (shoulder), LB Elandon Roberts (knee), TE Adam Shaheen (knee), LB Andrew Van Ginkel (back)
CINCINNATI BENGALS at CHICAGO BEARS
CINCINNATI BENGALS
 The Bengals did not practice Wednesday. The Wednesday practice report is an estimation.
Status Report
OUT S Ricardo Allen (hand, hamstring), CB Trae Waynes (hamstring)
QUESTIONABLE LB Markus Bailey (knee), CB Darius Phillips (thigh)
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday S Ricardo Allen (hand, hamstring), CB Trae Waynes (hamstring)
Thursday S Ricardo Allen (hand, hamstring), CB Trae Waynes (hamstring)
Friday S Ricardo Allen (hand, hamstring), G Quinton Spain (not injury related – personal matter), CB Trae Waynes (hamstring)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday LB Markus Bailey (knee), CB Darius Phillips (thigh)
Thursday LB Markus Bailey (knee), G Jackson Carman (cramps), CB Darius Phillips (thigh)
Friday LB Markus Bailey (knee)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday QB Joe Burrow (knee), S Brandon Wilson (thumb)
Thursday QB Joe Burrow (knee), S Brandon Wilson (thumb)
Friday QB Joe Burrow (knee), G Jackson Carman (cramps), CB Darius Phillips (thigh), S Brandon Wilson (thumb)
CHICAGO BEARS
Status Report
OUT T Larry Borom (ankle)
DOUBTFUL DT Eddie Goldman (knee)
QUESTIONABLE WR Marquise Goodwin (quadricep), LB Joel Iyiegbuniwe (shoulder), WR Darnell Mooney (back), T Jason Peters (quadricep), LB Robert Quinn (back), WR Nsimba Webster (hamstring)
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday T Larry Borom (ankle), TE Jimmy Graham (not injury related – resting player)
Thursday T Larry Borom (ankle), DT Eddie Goldman (knee)
Friday T Larry Borom (ankle), DT Eddie Goldman (knee)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday DT Eddie Goldman (knee, ankle), T Jason Peters (quadricep), LB Robert Quinn (back)
Thursday T Jason Peters (quadricep), LB Robert Quinn (back)
Friday T Jason Peters (quadricep)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday WR Marquise Goodwin (quadricep), LB Joel Iyiegbuniwe (shoulder), WR Darnell Mooney (back)
Thursday WR Marquise Goodwin (quadricep), TE Jimmy Graham (not injury related – resting player), LB Joel Iyiegbuniwe (shoulder), WR Darnell Mooney (back)
Friday WR Marquise Goodwin (quadricep), TE Jimmy Graham (not injury related – resting player), LB Joel Iyiegbuniwe (shoulder), WR Darnell Mooney (back), LB Robert Quinn (back), WR Nsimba Webster (hamstring)
DALLAS COWBOYS at LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
DALLAS COWBOYS
 The Cowboys did not practice Friday. The Friday practice report is an estimation.
Status Report
OUT T Ty Nsekhe (illness)
QUESTIONABLE S Damontae Kazee (thigh), S Donovan Wilson (groin)
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday S Donovan Wilson (groin), CB Nahshon Wright (not injury related – personal matter)
Thursday S Donovan Wilson (groin)
Friday T Ty Nsekhe (illness), S Donovan Wilson (groin)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday DE Demarcus Lawrence (foot)
Thursday S Damontae Kazee (thigh)
Friday S Damontae Kazee (thigh)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday DE Chauncey Golston (hamstring)
Thursday DE Chauncey Golston (hamstring), CB Nahshon Wright (not injury related – personal matter)
Friday DE Chauncey Golston (hamstring), CB Nahshon Wright (not injury related – personal matter)
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
Status Report
OUT CB Chris Harris (shoulder)
DOUBTFUL DT Justin Jones (calf)
QUESTIONABLE S Nasir Adderley (groin)
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday S Nasir Adderley (groin), T Bryan Bulaga (groin, back), LB Kyler Fackrell (knee), CB Chris Harris (shoulder), S Derwin James (toe), DT Justin Jones (calf)
Thursday S Nasir Adderley (groin), T Bryan Bulaga (groin, back), CB Chris Harris (shoulder), DT Justin Jones (calf)
Friday T Bryan Bulaga (groin, back), CB Chris Harris (shoulder), DT Justin Jones (calf)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday S Trey Marshall (ankle)
Thursday LB Kyler Fackrell (knee), K Tristan Vizcaino (illness)
Friday S Nasir Adderley (groin)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Thursday S Derwin James (toe), S Trey Marshall (ankle)
Friday LB Kyler Fackrell (knee), S Derwin James (toe), S Trey Marshall (ankle), K Tristan Vizcaino (illness)
DENVER BRONCOS at JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
DENVER BRONCOS
Status Report
DOUBTFUL G Graham Glasgow (illness)
QUESTIONABLE LB Bradley Chubb (ankle), LB Jonas Griffith (back)
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday G Graham Glasgow (illness), DE Shamar Stephen (back)
Thursday G Graham Glasgow (illness)
Friday G Graham Glasgow (illness)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday LB Bradley Chubb (ankle), DE Shelby Harris (wrist)
Thursday LB Bradley Chubb (ankle), LB Jonas Griffith (back), DE Shelby Harris (wrist), DE Shamar Stephen (back)
Friday LB Bradley Chubb (ankle), LB Jonas Griffith (back)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday TE Noah Fant (knee)
Thursday TE Noah Fant (knee)
Friday TE Noah Fant (knee), DE Shelby Harris (wrist), DE Shamar Stephen (back)
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
Status Report
OUT CB Tre Herndon (knee)
QUESTIONABLE DE Lerentee McCray (hamstring), DE Jordan Smith (knee)
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday CB Tre Herndon (knee)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday CB Tyson Campbell (calf), DE Lerentee McCray (hamstring), DE Jordan Smith (knee)
Thursday CB Tyson Campbell (calf), CB Tre Herndon (knee), DE Lerentee McCray (hamstring), DE Jordan Smith (knee)
Friday CB Tre Herndon (knee), DE Lerentee McCray (hamstring), DE Jordan Smith (knee)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Friday CB Tyson Campbell (calf)
HOUSTON TEXANS at CLEVELAND BROWNS
HOUSTON TEXANS
Status Report
OUT QB Deshaun Watson (not injury related – personal matter)
QUESTIONABLE TE Pharaoh Brown (ankle, shoulder), LB Kamu Grugier-Hill (illness)
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday TE Pharaoh Brown (ankle, shoulder), CB Desmond King (knee), LB Kevin Pierre-Louis (thigh), WR Andre Roberts (knee), QB Deshaun Watson (not injury related – personal matter)
Thursday TE Pharaoh Brown (ankle, shoulder), QB Deshaun Watson (not injury related – personal matter)
Friday LB Kamu Grugier-Hill (illness), QB Deshaun Watson (not injury related – personal matter)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday CB Lonnie Johnson (thigh)
Thursday CB Lonnie Johnson (thigh), CB Desmond King (knee)
Friday TE Pharaoh Brown (ankle, shoulder)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday DE Jonathan Greenard (illness)
Thursday WR Andre Roberts (knee)
Friday CB Lonnie Johnson (thigh), CB Desmond King (knee), WR Andre Roberts (knee)
CLEVELAND BROWNS
Status Report
OUT WR Odell Beckham (knee), T Christopher Hubbard (triceps)
QUESTIONABLE G Michael Dunn (back), CB Troy Hill (hamstring, foot), WR Anthony Schwartz (knee), C J.C. Tretter (knee), T Jedrick Wills (ankle)
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday T Jack Conklin (knee), T Christopher Hubbard (triceps), DT Tommy Togiai (illness), C J.C. Tretter (knee), T Jedrick Wills (ankle)
Thursday T Christopher Hubbard (triceps), C J.C. Tretter (knee), T Jedrick Wills (ankle)
Friday T Christopher Hubbard (triceps), T Jedrick Wills (ankle)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday WR Odell Beckham (knee), S Grant Delpit (hamstring), G Michael Dunn (back), CB Greg Newsome (biceps), WR Anthony Schwartz (knee), LB Mack Wilson (quadricep)
Thursday WR Odell Beckham (knee), T Jack Conklin (knee), S Grant Delpit (hamstring), G Michael Dunn (back), CB Greg Newsome (biceps), WR Anthony Schwartz (knee), DT Tommy Togiai (illness), LB Anthony Walker (hamstring), LB Mack Wilson (quadricep)
Friday WR Odell Beckham (knee), T Jack Conklin (knee), G Michael Dunn (back), CB Greg Newsome (biceps), WR Anthony Schwartz (knee), C J.C. Tretter (knee)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday CB Troy Hill (hamstring)
Thursday CB Troy Hill (hamstring)
Friday S Grant Delpit (hamstring), CB Troy Hill (hamstring, foot), DT Tommy Togiai (illness), LB Mack Wilson (quadricep)
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS at BALTIMORE RAVENS on Sunday night
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
Status Report
   (no players listed)
Practice Report
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday C Austin Blythe (abdomen), DT Khalen Saunders (glute)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday DE Frank Clark (hamstring), DE Michael Danna (groin), RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle), WR Tyreek Hill (toe), DT Derrick Nnadi (hip)
Thursday C Austin Blythe (abdomen), DE Frank Clark (hamstring), DE Michael Danna (groin), RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle), WR Tyreek Hill (toe), DT Derrick Nnadi (hip), DT Khalen Saunders (glute)
Friday C Austin Blythe (abdomen), DE Frank Clark (hamstring), DE Michael Danna (groin), RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle), WR Tyreek Hill (toe), DT Derrick Nnadi (hip), DT Khalen Saunders (glute)
BALTIMORE RAVENS
Status Report
OUT DE Derek Wolfe (back, hip)
QUESTIONABLE WR Marquise Brown (ankle), WR Devin Duvernay (groin), LB Daelin Hayes (knee), CB Marlon Humphrey (back), CB Jimmy Smith (ankle), T Ronnie Stanley (ankle)
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday WR Marquise Brown (ankle), T Ronnie Stanley (ankle), CB Chris Westry (knee), DE Derek Wolfe (back, hip)
Thursday WR Marquise Brown (ankle), LB Pernell McPhee (not injury related – resting player), T Ronnie Stanley (ankle), CB Chris Westry (knee), DE Derek Wolfe (back, hip)
Friday DT Calais Campbell (not injury related – resting player), LB Justin Houston (not injury related – resting player), T Ronnie Stanley (ankle), DE Derek Wolfe (back, hip)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday LB Daelin Hayes (knee), CB Marlon Humphrey (back), CB Jimmy Smith (ankle)
Thursday WR Devin Duvernay (groin), LB Daelin Hayes (knee), CB Marlon Humphrey (back), CB Jimmy Smith (ankle)
Friday WR Marquise Brown (ankle), WR Devin Duvernay (groin), LB Daelin Hayes (knee), CB Marlon Humphrey (back), CB Jimmy Smith (ankle)
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS at PITTSBURGH STEELERS
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS
 The Raiders did not practice Wednesday. The Wednesday practice report is an estimation.
Status Report
OUT G Richie Incognito (calf), RB Josh Jacobs (toe, ankle), LB Nick Kwiatkoski (concussion), QB Marcus Mariota (quadricep), CB Roderic Teamer (ankle)
QUESTIONABLE DE Carl Nassib (pectoral, toe), DE Yannick Ngakoue (hamstring), DT Darius Philon (knee)
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday G Denzelle Good (knee), G Richie Incognito (calf), RB Josh Jacobs (toe, ankle), LB Nick Kwiatkoski (concussion), QB Marcus Mariota (quadricep), DT Gerald McCoy (knee), DE Carl Nassib (pectoral, toe), CB Roderic Teamer (ankle)
Thursday G Richie Incognito (calf), RB Josh Jacobs (toe, ankle), LB Nick Kwiatkoski (concussion), QB Marcus Mariota (quadricep), CB Roderic Teamer (ankle)
Friday G Richie Incognito (calf), RB Josh Jacobs (toe, ankle), LB Nick Kwiatkoski (concussion), QB Marcus Mariota (quadricep), DT Darius Philon (knee), CB Roderic Teamer (ankle)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday RB Alec Ingold (fibula), DE Yannick Ngakoue (hamstring), LB Denzel Perryman (hip)
Thursday RB Alec Ingold (fibula), DE Carl Nassib (pectoral, toe), DE Yannick Ngakoue (hamstring), LB Denzel Perryman (hip), DT Darius Philon (knee)
Friday DE Carl Nassib (pectoral, toe), DE Yannick Ngakoue (hamstring), LB Denzel Perryman (hip)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday LB Divine Deablo (ankle), WR Bryan Edwards (elbow), DE Clelin Ferrell (back), DT Johnathan Hankins (knee), C Andre James (elbow), S Dallin Leavitt (hip)
Thursday LB Divine Deablo (ankle), WR Bryan Edwards (elbow), DE Clelin Ferrell (back), DT Johnathan Hankins (knee), C Andre James (elbow), S Dallin Leavitt (hip)
Friday LB Divine Deablo (ankle), WR Bryan Edwards (elbow), DE Clelin Ferrell (back), DT Johnathan Hankins (knee), RB Alec Ingold (fibula), C Andre James (elbow), S Dallin Leavitt (hip)
PITTSBURGH STEELERS
Status Report
OUT DT Carlos Davis (knee)
QUESTIONABLE LB Devin Bush (groin), TE Zach Gentry (ankle), CB Joe Haden (groin)
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday QB Ben Roethlisberger (not injury related – resting player), WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (not injury related – resting player)
Thursday DT Carlos Davis (knee), TE Eric Ebron (hamstring)
Friday DT Carlos Davis (knee)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday DT Carlos Davis (knee), LB Robert Spillane (shin)
Friday LB Devin Bush (groin), TE Zach Gentry (ankle), CB Joe Haden (groin)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Thursday QB Ben Roethlisberger (not injury related – resting player), WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (not injury related – resting player), LB Robert Spillane (shin)
Friday TE Eric Ebron (hamstring), QB Ben Roethlisberger (not injury related – resting player), WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (not injury related – resting player), LB Robert Spillane (shin)
LOS ANGELES RAMS at INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
LOS ANGELES RAMS
Status Report
    (no players listed)
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday DT Aaron Donald (not injury related – resting player), DT Sebastian Joseph (knee), LB Terrell Lewis (not injury related – resting player), T Andrew Whitworth (not injury related – resting player)
Friday WR DeSean Jackson (not injury related – resting player)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday DT A’Shawn Robinson (knee)
Thursday DT Sebastian Joseph (knee)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Thursday DT Aaron Donald (not injury related – resting player), LB Terrell Lewis (not injury related – resting player), DT A’Shawn Robinson (knee), WR Ben Skowronek (forearm), T Andrew Whitworth (not injury related – resting player)
Friday DT Aaron Donald (not injury related – resting player), DT Sebastian Joseph (knee), LB Terrell Lewis (not injury related – resting player), DT A’Shawn Robinson (knee), WR Ben Skowronek (forearm), T Andrew Whitworth (not injury related – resting player)
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
Status Report
OUT CB Xavier Rhodes (calf), T Braden Smith (foot)
QUESTIONABLE S Julian Blackmon (back), WR Parris Campbell (abdomen), T Eric Fisher (Achilles), G Quenton Nelson (foot, back), DE Kwity Paye (hamstring), WR Michael Pittman (ankle), S Khari Willis (illness)
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday LB Darius Leonard (ankle), G Quenton Nelson (foot, back), CB Xavier Rhodes (calf), T Braden Smith (foot)
Thursday TE Jack Doyle (not injury related – resting player), LB Darius Leonard (ankle, illness), G Quenton Nelson (foot, back), DE Kwity Paye (hamstring), CB Xavier Rhodes (calf), T Braden Smith (foot), S Khari Willis (illness)
Friday S Julian Blackmon (back), DT DeForest Buckner (groin), CB Xavier Rhodes (calf), T Braden Smith (foot)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday T Eric Fisher (Achilles), DE Al-Quadin Muhammad (ankle), DE Kwity Paye (hamstring), DE Kemoko Turay (groin)
Thursday T Eric Fisher (Achilles), WR Mike Strachan (ankle), DE Kemoko Turay (groin)
Friday WR Parris Campbell (abdomen), LB Darius Leonard (ankle, illness), G Quenton Nelson (foot, back), DE Kwity Paye (hamstring), WR Michael Pittman (ankle), DE Kemoko Turay (groin)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Thursday DE Al-Quadin Muhammad (ankle)
Friday TE Jack Doyle (not injury related – resting player), T Eric Fisher (Achilles), DE Al-Quadin Muhammad (ankle), WR Mike Strachan (ankle), S Khari Willis (illness)
MINNESOTA VIKINGS at ARIZONA CARDINALS
MINNESOTA VIKINGS
Status Report
OUT LB Anthony Barr (knee), T Christian Darrisaw (groin), DE Everson Griffen (concussion), CB Harrison Hand (hamstring)
QUESTIONABLE LB Eric Kendricks (quadricep)
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday LB Anthony Barr (knee), CB Harrison Hand (hamstring)
Thursday LB Anthony Barr (knee), DE Everson Griffen (concussion), CB Harrison Hand (hamstring), LB Eric Kendricks (quadricep)
Friday LB Anthony Barr (knee), DE Everson Griffen (concussion), CB Harrison Hand (hamstring)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday T Christian Darrisaw (groin), LB Nick Vigil (ankle)
Thursday T Christian Darrisaw (groin), LB Nick Vigil (ankle)
Friday T Christian Darrisaw (groin)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Friday LB Eric Kendricks (quadricep), LB Nick Vigil (ankle)
ARIZONA CARDINALS
Status Report
OUT LB Devon Kennard (hamstring)
QUESTIONABLE T Kelvin Beachum (ribs)
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday T Kelvin Beachum (ribs), WR A.J. Green (not injury related – resting player), WR DeAndre Hopkins (not injury related – resting player), C Rodney Hudson (not injury related – resting player), LB Devon Kennard (hamstring), S Charles Washington (thigh)
Thursday T Kelvin Beachum (ribs), LB Devon Kennard (hamstring)
Friday LB Devon Kennard (hamstring)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Thursday S Charles Washington (thigh)
Friday T Kelvin Beachum (ribs)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Friday S Charles Washington (thigh)
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS at NEW YORK JETS
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
Status Report
OUT K Quinn Nordin (abdomen), LB Kyle Van Noy (throat)
QUESTIONABLE T Trenton Brown (calf), T Yodny Cajuste (hamstring), LB Ronnie Perkins (shoulder), TE Jonnu Smith (hip)
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday T Trenton Brown (calf), LB Kyle Van Noy (throat)
Thursday T Trenton Brown (calf), LB Kyle Van Noy (throat)
Friday K Quinn Nordin (abdomen), LB Kyle Van Noy (throat)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday T Yodny Cajuste (hamstring), LB Ronnie Perkins (shoulder)
Thursday T Yodny Cajuste (hamstring), K Quinn Nordin (abdomen), LB Ronnie Perkins (shoulder), TE Jonnu Smith (hip)
Friday T Trenton Brown (calf), T Yodny Cajuste (hamstring), LB Ronnie Perkins (shoulder), TE Jonnu Smith (hip)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday WR Nelson Agholor (ankle), S Kyle Dugger (wrist), CB Jalen Mills (ankle)
Thursday WR Nelson Agholor (ankle), S Kyle Dugger (wrist), CB Jalen Mills (ankle)
Friday WR Nelson Agholor (ankle), S Kyle Dugger (wrist), CB Jalen Mills (ankle)
NEW YORK JETS
Status Report
DOUBTFUL LB Jamien Sherwood (ankle)
QUESTIONABLE WR Keelan Cole (knee), WR Jamison Crowder (groin), CB Isaiah Dunn (shoulder), T Chuma Edoga (illness (non-covid))
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday LB Jamien Sherwood (ankle)
Thursday LB Jamien Sherwood (ankle)
Friday T Chuma Edoga (illness (non-covid)), LB Jamien Sherwood (ankle)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday WR Keelan Cole (knee)
Thursday WR Keelan Cole (knee), WR Jamison Crowder (groin)
Friday WR Keelan Cole (knee), WR Jamison Crowder (groin), CB Isaiah Dunn (shoulder)
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS at CAROLINA PANTHERS
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
Status Report
OUT LB Kwon Alexander (elbow), DE Marcus Davenport (shoulder), LB Chase Hansen (groin), C Erik McCoy (calf), LB Pete Werner (hamstring)
QUESTIONABLE S Chauncey Gardner-Johnson (knee), DE Tanoh Kpassagnon (calf), CB Marshon Lattimore (hand), S P.J. Williams (back)
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday LB Kwon Alexander (elbow), DE Marcus Davenport (shoulder), DE Tanoh Kpassagnon (calf), CB Marshon Lattimore (hand), C Erik McCoy (calf), QB Trevor Siemian (illness), LB Pete Werner (hamstring), S P.J. Williams (back)
Thursday LB Kwon Alexander (elbow), DE Marcus Davenport (shoulder), S Chauncey Gardner-Johnson (knee), LB Chase Hansen (groin), DE Tanoh Kpassagnon (calf), C Erik McCoy (calf), LB Pete Werner (hamstring)
Friday LB Kwon Alexander (elbow), DE Marcus Davenport (shoulder), S Chauncey Gardner-Johnson (knee), LB Chase Hansen (groin), DE Tanoh Kpassagnon (calf), C Erik McCoy (calf), LB Pete Werner (hamstring)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday S Chauncey Gardner-Johnson (knee), LB Chase Hansen (groin)
Thursday CB Marshon Lattimore (hand), S P.J. Williams (back)
Friday CB Marshon Lattimore (hand), S P.J. Williams (back)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Thursday QB Trevor Siemian (illness)
Friday QB Trevor Siemian (illness)
CAROLINA PANTHERS
Status Report
   (no players listed)
Practice Report
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday G Pat Elflein (hip), DT DaQuan Jones (groin), G John Miller (illness)
Thursday DT DaQuan Jones (groin), T Taylor Moton (groin)
Friday DT DaQuan Jones (groin), T Taylor Moton (groin)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday S Juston Burris (neck), S Sean Chandler (hamstring), WR Shi Smith (shoulder)
Thursday S Juston Burris (neck), S Sean Chandler (hamstring), G Pat Elflein (hip), G John Miller (illness), WR Shi Smith (shoulder)
Friday S Juston Burris (neck), S Sean Chandler (hamstring), G Pat Elflein (hip), G John Miller (illness), WR Shi Smith (shoulder)
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS at PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
Status Report
OUT LB Dre Greenlaw (groin)
DOUBTFUL CB Emmanuel Moseley (knee)
QUESTIONABLE DE Arik Armstead (adductor), LB Marcell Harris (oblique), DT Javon Kinlaw (knee)
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday DE Arik Armstead (adductor), LB Dre Greenlaw (groin), DT Javon Kinlaw (knee), CB Emmanuel Moseley (knee)
Thursday LB Dre Greenlaw (groin), CB Emmanuel Moseley (knee)
Friday LB Dre Greenlaw (groin)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday DE Dee Ford (ankle), LB Marcell Harris (oblique)
Thursday DE Arik Armstead (adductor), DE Dee Ford (ankle), LB Marcell Harris (oblique), DT Javon Kinlaw (knee)
Friday DE Arik Armstead (adductor), LB Marcell Harris (oblique), DT Javon Kinlaw (knee), CB Emmanuel Moseley (knee)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Friday DE Dee Ford (ankle)
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
Status Report
OUT S Rodney McLeod (knee)
QUESTIONABLE S Marcus Epps (concussion)
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday WR J.J. Arcega-Whiteside (ankle), G Brandon Brooks (knee, not injury related – resting player), S Marcus Epps (concussion), TE Zach Ertz (hamstring, not injury related – resting player), DE Ryan Kerrigan (not injury related – personal matter)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday DT Fletcher Cox (not injury related – resting player), DE Brandon Graham (not injury related – resting player), T Lane Johnson (not injury related – resting player), C Jason Kelce (not injury related – resting player), S Rodney McLeod (knee), RB Miles Sanders (ankle, not injury related – resting player), CB Darius Slay (not injury related – resting player)
Thursday WR J.J. Arcega-Whiteside (ankle), G Brandon Brooks (knee, not injury related – resting player), S Marcus Epps (concussion), TE Zach Ertz (hamstring, not injury related – resting player), CB Avonte Maddox (groin), S Rodney McLeod (knee)
Friday WR J.J. Arcega-Whiteside (ankle), G Brandon Brooks (knee, not injury related – resting player), S Rodney McLeod (knee)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday G Landon Dickerson (knee), LB Davion Taylor (calf)
Thursday DT Fletcher Cox (not injury related – resting player), G Landon Dickerson (knee), DE Brandon Graham (not injury related – resting player), T Lane Johnson (not injury related – resting player), C Jason Kelce (not injury related – resting player), DE Ryan Kerrigan (not injury related – personal matter), RB Miles Sanders (ankle, not injury related – resting player), CB Darius Slay (not injury related – resting player), LB Davion Taylor (calf)
Friday DT Fletcher Cox (not injury related – resting player), G Landon Dickerson (knee), S Marcus Epps (concussion), TE Zach Ertz (hamstring, not injury related – resting player), DE Brandon Graham (not injury related – resting player), T Lane Johnson (not injury related – resting player), C Jason Kelce (not injury related – resting player), DE Ryan Kerrigan (not injury related – personal matter), CB Avonte Maddox (groin), RB Miles Sanders (ankle, not injury related – resting player), CB Darius Slay (not injury related – resting player), LB Davion Taylor (calf)
TENNESSEE TITANS at SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
TENNESSEE TITANS
Status Report
OUT CB Caleb Farley (shoulder)
QUESTIONABLE LB Jayon Brown (hamstring), LB Bud Dupree (knee), TE Anthony Firkser (knee), LB David Long (hamstring)
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday LB Bud Dupree (knee)
Thursday CB Caleb Farley (shoulder), LB David Long (hamstring)
Friday LB Jayon Brown (hamstring), CB Caleb Farley (shoulder), TE Anthony Firkser (knee)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday WR A.J. Brown (knee), TE Anthony Firkser (knee), LB Harold Landry (groin), LB David Long (hamstring)
Thursday LB Bud Dupree (knee), TE Anthony Firkser (knee)
Friday LB Bud Dupree (knee)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday CB Caleb Farley (shoulder), CB Chris Jackson (hamstring), WR Josh Reynolds (foot), LB Derick Roberson (groin)
Thursday WR A.J. Brown (knee), LB Jayon Brown (hamstring), LB Rashaan Evans (groin), CB Chris Jackson (hamstring), LB Harold Landry (groin), WR Josh Reynolds (foot), LB Derick Roberson (groin)
Friday WR A.J. Brown (knee), LB Rashaan Evans (groin), CB Chris Jackson (hamstring), LB Harold Landry (groin), LB David Long (hamstring), WR Josh Reynolds (foot), LB Derick Roberson (groin)
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
Status Report
DOUBTFUL WR D’Wayne Eskridge (concussion), RB Rashaad Penny (calf)
QUESTIONABLE G Damien Lewis (groin), DT Bryan Mone (elbow), CB D.J. Reed (calf)
Practice Report
Friday Practice Not Complete
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday WR D’Wayne Eskridge (concussion), G Gabe Jackson (not injury related – resting player), RB Rashaad Penny (calf)
Thursday WR D’Wayne Eskridge (concussion), T Jamarco Jones (knee), G Damien Lewis (groin), RB Rashaad Penny (calf)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday T Duane Brown (not injury related – resting player), RB Chris Carson (not injury related – resting player), DT Bryan Mone (elbow)
Thursday DT Poona Ford (shoulder), DT Bryan Mone (elbow)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday S Marquise Blair (knee), WR Penny Hart (concussion), CB Sidney Jones (groin), CB D.J. Reed (foot)
Thursday T Duane Brown (not injury related – resting player), RB Chris Carson (not injury related – resting player), WR Penny Hart (concussion), G Gabe Jackson (not injury related – resting player)
DETROIT LIONS at GREEN BAY PACKERS on Monday night
DETROIT LIONS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Thursday DE Kevin Strong (concussion), WR Tyrell Williams (concussion)
Friday DE Kevin Strong (concussion), WR Tyrell Williams (concussion)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Thursday DE Michael Brockers (shoulder), LB Trey Flowers (shoulder), LB Romeo Okwara (shoulder), RB D’Andre Swift (groin), RB Jamaal Williams (chest)
Friday DE Michael Brockers (shoulder), LB Trey Flowers (shoulder), LB Romeo Okwara (shoulder), RB D’Andre Swift (groin), RB Jamaal Williams (chest)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Thursday DE Levi Onwuzurike (hip)
Friday DE Levi Onwuzurike (hip)
GREEN BAY PACKERS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Thursday TE Josiah Deguara (concussion), G Lucas Patrick (concussion), LB Za’Darius Smith (back)
Friday TE Josiah Deguara (concussion), G Lucas Patrick (concussion), LB Za’Darius Smith (back)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Thursday DT Tyler Lancaster (back, ankle), S Darnell Savage (shoulder), S Vernon Scott (hamstring)
Friday DT Tyler Lancaster (back, ankle), S Darnell Savage (shoulder), S Vernon Scott (hamstring)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Thursday C Josh Myers (finger)
Friday C Josh Myers (finger)

NFL list of team-by-team completed transactions report for 9-17-21

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NFL list of team-by-team completed transactions report for 9-17-21

The following are the NFL transactions for Friday, September 17. Transactions will be published each day after they are circulated to NFL clubs. This version will include waiver requests, assignments via waivers, terminations, free agent signings, reserve list and practice squad additions and deletions, and trades.

 

ACTIVE LIST ADDITIONS

FREE AGENT SIGNINGS

GREEN BAY
    Hamilton, Ladarius LB North Texas      
         From Tampa Bay Practice Squad

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
    Schofield, Michael G Michigan      

NEW ORLEANS
    Armah, Alex RB West Georgia      
         From New Orleans Practice Squad

RESERVE LIST ADDITIONS

BALTIMORE
    Westry, Chris DB Kentucky      
         Reserve/Injured

CLEVELAND
    Walker, Anthony LB Northwestern      
         Reserve/Injured

GREEN BAY
    Smith, Za’Darius LB Kentucky      
         Reserve/Injured

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
    Bulaga, Bryan T Iowa      
         Reserve/Injured
 

NEW ORLEANS
    Alexander, Kwon LB Louisiana State      
         Reserve/Injured
    Davenport, Marcus DE Texas-San Antonio      
         Reserve/Injured
PRACTICE SQUAD TRANSACTIONS

ADDITIONS

ATLANTA
    Fry, Elliott K South Carolina      

CAROLINA
    Melvin, Rashaan DB Northern Illinois      
         Veteran

NEW ORLEANS
    McManis, Wynton LB Memphis      

TENNESSEE
    Santoso, Ryan K Minnesota      

WASHINGTON
    Michel, Marken WR Massachusetts      
    Schoen, Dalton WR Kansas State      

REVERSIONS FROM ACTIVE/INACTIVE LIST

NEW YORK GIANTS
    Board, C.J. WR Chattanooga      
    Myarick, Chris TE Temple      

PRACTICE SQUAD; INJURED

DALLAS
    Mitchell, Osirus WR Mississippi State      
         Does Not Count on Practice Squad

CONTRACTS TERMINATED BY CLUB

ATLANTA
    Isidora, Danny G Miami      

CAROLINA
    Brannon, John DB Western Carolina      

JACKSONVILLE
    Johnson, Duke RB Miami      
 

TENNESSEE
    DiLauro, Christian T Illinois      

WASHINGTON
    Ksiezarczyk, Evin T Buffalo      

CONTRACTS TERMINATED BY PLAYER

NEW ORLEANS
    Armah, Alex RB West Georgia      
         (Also see ACTIVE LIST ADDITIONS)

TAMPA BAY
    Hamilton, Ladarius LB North Texas      
         (Also see ACTIVE LIST ADDITIONS)

OTHER TRANSACTIONS/COMMENTS

DE-ACTIVATIONS (All are 9/16)

NEW YORK GIANTS
    Beal, Sam DB Western Michigan      
    Brown, Cam LB Penn State      
    Engram, Evan TE Mississippi      
    Hilliard, Justin LB Ohio State      
    Jackson, Josh DB Iowa      
    Johnson, Collin WR Texas      
    Roche, Quincy LB Miami      

WASHINGTON
    Charles, Saahdiq T Louisiana State      
    Reyes, Sammis TE Tulane      
    Roberts, Darryl DB Marshall      
    Toney, Shaka DE Penn State

Giants-Washington is Most-Watched NFL Network Exclusive ‘Thursday Night Football’ Game Since 2018

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Giants-Washington is Most-Watched NFL Network Exclusive ‘Thursday Night Football’ Game Since 2018

Total Viewership of 7.9 Million Across TV and Digital –

Up +25% vs. 2020 NFL Network Exclusive ‘Thursday Night Football’ Average

 

Giants-Washington Most-Watched Telecast on Thursday

 

Average Minute Audience on NFL & Yahoo Sports Platforms Hits 532K –

Highest Ever for NFL Network Exclusive ‘Thursday Night Football’ Game

 

Total viewership for last night’s Thursday Night Football Presented by Bud Light Platinum game featuring the Washington Football Team’s 30-29 win over the New York Giants was 7.9 million viewers (TV + Digital) – making it NFL Network’s most-watched exclusive Thursday Night Football game since 2018 (New York Jets vs. Cleveland Browns, 2018 Week 3).

The 7.9 million viewers for Giants-Washington on TV and Digital is up +25% vs. the 2020 NFL Network exclusive Thursday Night Football three-game average (6.3 million P2+) and up +9% versus last year’s Week 2 Thursday Night Football matchup between the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns (7.2 million). Giants-Washington was television’s most-watched telecast of the day.

Digital streaming across NFL digital platforms, Giants and Washington mobile properties, and Yahoo Sports mobile properties delivered an average minute audience of 532K – the highest digital average minute audience ever for an NFL Network exclusive Thursday Night Football game.

The 2021 Thursday Night Football Presented by Bud Light Platinum season continues Thursday, September 23 when the Houston Texans host the Carolina Panthers EXCLUSIVELY on NFL Network. Pregame coverage begins with TNF First Look at 3:00 PM ET, followed by NFL GameDay Kickoff at 6:00 PM ET.

The strong start to the 2021 Thursday Night Football season comes after NFL Network’s most-watched live preseason game schedule since 2017. This year, NFL Network aired a record 23 live preseason games which averaged 1.4 million viewers P2+ and 534K viewers P18-49 – up +35% overall and +37% for P18-49 vs. NFL Network’s live preseason schedule in 2019.

Tennessee Titans @ Seattle Seahawks

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Tennessee Titans @ Seattle Seahawks

SUNDAY, SEPT. 19, 2021 // 4:25 PM ET // LUMEN FIELD // REFEREE: JOHN HUSSEY

 

ON THE AIRWAVES

TV: CBS (4:25 PM ET): Andrew Catalon, James Lofton, Sherree Burruss (field reporter)
SIRIUS: 85 (Ten.), 104 (Sea.) | XM: 383 (Ten.), 228 (Sea.) | SXM App: 830 (Ten.), 828 (Sea.)

 

REGULAR-SEASON SERIES HISTORY

LEADER: Seahawks lead all-time series, 10-6
STREAKS: Titans have won 2 of past 3
LAST GAME: 9/24/17: Seahawks 27 at Titans 33
LAST GAME AT SITE: 10/13/13: Seahawks 20, Titans 13

 

TENNESSEE TITANS LEADERS SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

L 38-13 vs. Arizona LAST WEEK W 28-16 at Indianapolis
Mike Vrabel: 0-0 COACH VS. OPP. Pete Carroll: 2-2
13.0/38.0 PTS. FOR/AGAINST 28.0/16.0
248.0 OFFENSE 381.0
Ryan Tannehill: 21-35-212-1-1-74.9 PASSING Russell Wilson: 18-23-254-4-0-152.3
Derrick Henry: 17-58-3.4-0 RUSHING Chris Carson: 16-91-5.7-0
Chester Rogers: 4-62-15.5-0 RECEIVING Tyler Lockett: 4-100-25.0-2
416.0 DEFENSE 336.0
Harold Landry, Jeffery Simmons: 1 SACKS Three tied: 1
Kevin Byard: 1 INTs –
-2 (1/3) TAKE/GIVE 0 (1/1)
Brett Kern: 50.3 (42.3) PUNTING (NET) Michael Dickson: 37.0 (35.6)
Michael Badgley: 1 (1/2 PAT; 0/1 FG) KICKING Jason Myers: 4 (4/4 PAT; 0/0 FG)

 

TITANS NOTES

• QB RYAN TANNEHILL completed 21 of 35 passes (60 pct.) for 212 yards & had 2 TDs (1 pass, 1 rush) last week, his 9th game with pass & rush TD since 2019, 3rd-most in NFL. Rushed for TD in his last game vs. Sea. (9/11/16 w/ Mia.). Had 15 TDs (11 pass, 4 rush) vs. 5 INTs for 94.4 rating in 8 road starts last season.

• RB DERRICK HENRY had 58 rush yards in Week 1. Rushed for 1,221 yards (152.6 per game) & 11 TDs in 8 road games last season. Leads NFL with 4,684 rush yards & 45 rush TDs since 2018.

• WR A.J. BROWN had 49 rec. yards & TD catch last week. Has rec. TD in 4 of his past 5. Has 100+ rec. yards & rec. TD in 2 of his past 3 on road. WR JULIO JONES has 646 rec. yards (129.2 per game) in 5 career games vs. Sea. Aims for his 3rd in row with 150+ rec. yards vs. Sea. WR CHESTER ROGERS led team with 62 rec. yards last week in Ten. debut.

• S KEVIN BYARD had INT in Week 1. Had 6 tackles & PD in last meeting. Has 7+ tackles in 5 of his past 6 on road. Has INT in 2 of his past 3 vs. NFC. Since 2017, ranks 2nd in NFL with 19 INTs. CB JANORIS JENKINS led team with 8 tackles last week in Ten. debut. Has PD in 2 of his past 3 vs. Sea. Ranks 6th among active players with 26 career INTs. CB KRISTIAN FULTON had careerhigh 2 PD in Week 1. LB HAROLD LANDRY had sack last week. Aims for his 3rd in row with sack. LB RASHAAN EVANS had 6 tackles in Week 1. Has 5+ tackles in 5 of his past 6. Has PD in 3 of his past 4 on road. DT JEFFERY SIMMONS had 5 tackles & sack last week.

 

SEAHAWKS NOTES

• QB RUSSELL WILSON passed for 254 yards & 4 TDs vs. 0 INTs for 152.3 rating in Week 1. Has 11 games with 4+ TD passes & 0 INTs, most by QB in 1st 10 seasons ever. Has 99 reg. season wins & can join HOFer PEYTON MANNING (105) as only QBs with 100+ reg. season wins in 1st 10 seasons in NFL history. Had 26 TDs (25 pass, 1 rush) vs. 4 INTs for 115.9 rating in 8 home starts last season. Passed for 373 yards & 4 TDs vs. 0 INTs for 110.3 rating in last meeting.

• RB CHRIS CARSON had 117 scrimmage yards (91 rush, 26 rec.) in Week 1. Had 550 scrimmage yards (91.7 per game) & 4 TDs (2 rush, 2 rec.) in 6 home games in 2020. Aims for his 7th in row at home with 75+ scrimmage yards.

• WR TYLER LOCKETT had 4 catches for 100 yards & 2 TDs in Week 1, his 5th-career game with 100+ rec. yards & 2+ TD catches. Since 2018, is 1 of 4 WRs with 30+ rec. TDs (30). WR DK METCALF had 60 rec. yards & 18th-career rec. TD in Week 1. Has 9 rec. TDs in his past 9 at home.

• LB BOBBY WAGNER led team with 13 tackles last week. Since 2012, leads NFL with 1,224 tackles. Had 6+ tackles in all 8 home games last season. Had 11 tackles in last meeting. LB JORDYN BROOKS tied his career high with 11 tackles in Week 1. DE CARLOS DUNLAP has 3 sacks in 3 career games vs. Ten. S JAMAL ADAMS had 11 tackles, sack & FF in only career game vs. Ten. (12/2/18 w/ NYJ). Ranks 6th among DBs since 1982 with 21.5 career sacks

CFL Preview: Cornelius makes first start as Edmonton hosts Winnipeg

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CFL Preview: Cornelius makes first start as Edmonton hosts Winnipeg

EDMONTON — The league-leading Winnipeg Blue Bombers travel to Edmonton to take on the Elks at Commonwealth Stadium on Saturday night.

 

With a record of 5-1 on the season, the Bombers have arguably been the best team in the CFL. After handing the Saskatchewan Roughriders, their biggest threat in the West, a pair of losses, there seems to be no stopping them.

 

However, the Edmonton Elks, who will be without Trevor Harris after he was moved to the six-game injured list, will be looking to change that trend this week. In his place will be former XFL Tampa Bay Vipers’ starting quarterback Taylor Cornelius.

 

Cornelius, 26, spent for seasons with the Oklahoma State Cowboys. During his time there, the Amarillo, TX., native completed 59.4 per cent of his passes for 3,978 yards and 32 touchdowns in his senior season while an additional 10 touchdowns on the ground saw him tie OSU legend, Barry Sanders, for the second-most in program history.

 

 

Following his collegiate career, Cornelius spent time with the Green Bay Packers before finding a home with the XFL’s Tampa Bay Vipers. There he played for then offensive coordinator Jaime Elizondo, who spoke highly of Cornelius ahead of his first CFL start.

 

“Obviously he has a cannon of an arm,” said Elizondo. “He can stick a throw into tight windows, he’s accurate. I think his composure and his toughness is very even-keeled. The kid’s played in some big-time environments, went down to Texas where he was the starting quarterback at Oklahoma State and won that game.”

 

While he won’t be on the field Saturday, Harris’ presence in the Elks quarterback room is still there and has played a role in Cornelius’ preparation ahead of the game, giving him advice with his first start looming.

 

“Trevor’s been awesome,” said Cornelius. “He’s helped me prepare this week more so than I ever could have asked for.”

 

One area the Elks look to sure up this week, especially when breaking in a new quarterback, is their ability to prevent sacks. Having given up seven against the Calgary Stampeders just a week ago, Greg Ellingson feels that there are certain things that they can do to ensure that the pocket isn’t collapsing as fast, giving time for throws to be made.

 

“As receivers, it’s our part to be fundamentally sound, we have to make sure we’re in our right assignments, we have to be in our right splits, have the right depth on our routes because it’s precision football,” said Ellingson. “If we have a certain route that we need to change because they’re bringing pressure then we have to do that to make sure we’re on time with the quarterback.”

 

In Winnipeg, the news of Harris’ injury and Cornelius’ start hasn’t altered the course of preparation established earlier in the week for Mike O’Shea’s squad.

 

“Our guys are prepared to play our system and execute our plays against an Elks’ system that shows up through their first bunch of games,” said O’Shea. “We imagine like in any system, the next guy up is quite prepared to run it, they expect him, whoever gets in there to them help win a football game by executing their system.”

 

Similar to O’Shea, Alden Darby believes that who starts at quarterback is irrelevant in the thinking process leading up to Saturday.

 

“They’re still a well-coached team, still have great athletes on all sides of the ball,” said Darby. “We still want to go out there and play ball no matter who lines up. Whoever lines up, we’re going to play ball as if it was Trevor Harris.”

 

Having yet to play the Elks this season, the Bombers are eagerly looking forward to what could be a defensive showdown especially with the addition of former Roughrider and CFL All-Star, Derrick Moncrief who joined the Elks a week ago.

 

“He’s been an All-Star at that spot so we’ll know where he is,” said O’Shea. “Like all good players on your opposition, your team is aware of what they bring to the game and some of the nuances they bring.”

 

With Edmonton’s defence being able to generate big plays much like Winnipeg’s, Zach Collaros knows what it’ll take to play against a unit that just got better.

 

“Crief’s [Moncrief] a great player so we’ll have to be ready however they decide to utilize him,” said Collaros. “Upfront is where it really starts there in Edmonton, they got a really great front four. They get after the passer, they’re very very physical so we’ll have our hands full…they’re a very very good opponent.”

 

Kickoff is set for 9:45 p.m. ET on Saturday night and can be watched on TSN and ESPN+ or followed along on CFL.ca’s Game Tracker.

CFL Preview: Alouettes, Lions battle to kick off Saturday Night Football

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CFL Preview: Alouettes, Lions battle to kick off Saturday Night Football

MONTREAL — On the heels of a dominant performance on their home turf, the BC Lions head to Montreal to take on Alouettes this Saturday.

 

In their Week 6 win over the Ottawa REDBLACKS, the Lions showed just what this 2021 team is capable of. Firing on all cylinders and ruling all phases of the game from Lucky Whitehead’s 119-yard kick return touchdown to Michael Reilly’s 319 yards, four touchdown performance, all eyes will be on Lions for an encore performance.

 

Throughout the season, the BC offence has gotten progressively better with each passing week. Having started the season with a 33-29 loss against the Saskatchewan Roughriders in a game that saw Nathan Rourke and Reilly have reps under centre, quarterback play and offence efficiency have solidified and improved drastically.

 

 

Last week was arguably their most complete and decisive win of the season as on offence, everything seemed to work for the Lions. In the passing game, they found tremendous success as three different receivers: Bryan Burnham, Jevon Cottoy, and Keon Hatcher all found the end zone. On the ground, the Lions managed to rack up 71 rushing yards and dominate on defence, recording three sacks and an interception.

 

One of the areas that BC shines is on special teams, which they will try to continue this week against an Alouettes team that allowed Frankie Williams to rack up 184 return yards in the Ticats’ win a few weeks ago.

 

In Montreal, the Alouettes are also coming into this game riding high on a dominant Labour Day win against the REDBLACKS with their sights set on repeating. Though, the game will not be without adversity as they will have to play without their head coach Khari Jones who tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this week.

 

In Jones’ place, running back coach and assistant head coach, Andre Bolduc will assume the head coaching duties.

 

While the absence of Jones on the Als’ sideline will certainly be felt as his game-day energy will be missed, Kristian Matte says the team is handling it as if it were one of their own position players going down.

 

“For us, it’s almost as a player. When a player goes down, the next man up has to be ready to fill his shoes,” said Matte. “I think our coaching staff is very good at adapting to situations.”

 

The 36-year old, 10-year CFL veteran Matte and the offensive line have quietly been one of the most impactful areas of this year’s Alouette team. With only four sacks surrendered on the campaign, the Als’ pass and run blocking has allowed for their offence to flourish.

 

As a result, Vernon Adams Jr. has picked up where he left off in 2019 as he sits tied with Winnipeg’s Zach Collaros for the league-lead in passing touchdowns (nine) and has played a large role in Montreal’s league-leading 564 rushing yards.

 

While Adams and the Montreal offence will certainly test the Lions’ secondary, most of this week has seen the Als place an emphasis on special teams.

 

“It’s a big part of the game, special teams are important,” said Bolduc. “What they decided to do with two returners- Rainey [Chris Rainey] was here, I coached him, I know he still has gas in the tank; that’s a good duo out there, we’ve got to be watching.”

 

Though his week-to-week goal is to develop and fine-tune the run game, Bolduc noted that he doesn’t plan to lean on that any more than he has to.

 

“A lot of teams are doing a great job right now to stop the run against us,” said Bolduc. “We have to be more creative, especially more patient with the run game…they [BC] certainly do a good job of stopping the run and forcing teams to opposing teams to throw a little more.”

 

Having spent three seasons under Bolduc, William Stanback knows that his coach will put himself and the team in the best position to succeed Saturday.

 

“He’s assistant head coach for a reason,” said Stanback. “He’s going to continue to execute the game plan that we’re going to have this week, we may run the ball a little bit more, but we’re not going to shy away from anything that’s given us success in the past.”

 

Ahead of the game, Adams Jr. echoed the same feelings felt by Stanback and feels the team ready to bring it on Saturday night.

 

“Coaches are doing a good job around here making sure we’re taking care of the little things,” said Adams Jr. “BC’s a good team but we’re the only people who is going to stop us. As long as we do our thing and have fun with it, it should be good.”

 

Kickoff is slated for 7:00 p.m. ET and can be watched on TSN, RDS, ESPN+ or followed along on CFL.ca’s Game Tracker.

CFL Preview: Argos, Riders clash on Friday Night Football

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CFL Preview: Argos, Riders clash on Friday Night Football

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders will be hosting the Toronto Argonauts at Mosaic Stadium in the second game of doubleheader action on Friday night.

 

Approaching Week 7, the Roughriders have not won a game since Week 3 when they defeated the Ottawa REDBLACKS 23-10. They’re coming off consecutive losses in both the Labour Day Classic and the Banjo Bowl games against the division rival Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

 

In the Week 6 matchup, Saskatchewan lost 33-9, though they almost lost more than just the game as Riders’ quarterback Cody Fajardo was forced to exit the contest with an injury and did not return.

 

The Saskatchewan signal caller’s status remained in question entering Friday’s game, however the team expects Fajardo to be ready to start against Toronto in Week 7.

 

“We think he’s going to be alright,” said head coach Craig Dickenson. “We feel like he should be able to go for the game.”

 

Fajardo has been the driving force behind Saskatchewan’s offensive success through the first six weeks of the season. Dropping back 151 times, Fajardo has completed 109 passes for 1,153 yards and four passing touchdowns, while also adding 197 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns.

 

As a team, the Riders have scored on seven of their 14 trips to the red zone through the start of the 2021 season and were one of the league’s most effective scoring teams just a season ago.

 

In the 2019 season, Fajardo was one of the league’s most dangerous playmakers when in scoring position. In the red zone, the Saskatchewan quarterback completed 28 passes for eight touchdowns, while only throwing one interception. Fajardo proved to be equally as dangerous with his legs from striking distance. Carrying the ball 23 times, scoring 10 rushing touchdowns from inside the red zone.

 

“He’s our starting quarterback, we feel like he gives us or best chance to win,” said Dickenson of Fajardo. “We certainty want him on the field.”

 

Saskatchewan’s young group of receivers have stepped up in a big way for the Riders offence through the start of the season. After a breakout year in 2019, third year pass-catcher Kyran Moore is among the league’s best, reeling in 34 of his 48 targets for 301 yards and two touchdowns.

 

In addition to Moore, Canadian rookie Kian Schaffer-Baker has shown he can play at the CFL level through his first three games. The former Guelph Gryphon has totalled 157 yards, catching 12 of the 14 passes thrown his way, drawing praise from his coaches and teammates.

 

“The kid has stepped up big time and he’s made some big plays,” said receiver Brayden Lenius of his teammate. “He has got a tremendous upside; he just has to keep working hard.”

 

On the opposite sideline, the Double Blue boast an aggressive offensive unit, highlighted by their ability to utilize feature backs, D.J. Foster and John White to generate yardage.

 

As a team the Argos have totalled 478 rushing yards and average 5.1 yards per carry on just 92 rushing attempts, the fourth fewest attempts in the league. That makes them one of the most efficient teams at generating yards on the ground.

 

White has carried the ball 54 times for Toronto, accumulating 279 yards and a touchdown. White’s strength and field vision make him one of the toughest runners in the CFL.

 

Toronto is able complement the power of White with the agility of Foster, who has shown the athleticism to line up in multiple offensive sets. On the ground, Foster has totalled 116 yards on 16 carries. The rookie back is equally as effective in the passing game, hauling in nine receptions for 115 yards and a touchdown.

 

The Riders will be facing a tough task with attempting to limit the damage of Toronto’s innovative scheming. However, the Green and White enter their Week 7 matchup as one of the most physical defences in the league and hope their ability to create pressure will rattle the Boatmen.

 

Saskatchewan’s front seven is among the best in the league at creating pressure situations for opposing quarterbacks. Their 16 sacks this season are the most of any defence league-wide and they have forced opposing teams into 30 two-and-out situations.

 

The Riders have also been aggressive at going after the ball and creating turnover opportunities. The defensive backfield has forced six interceptions through the start of the regular season and the defence as a whole has forced 12 turnovers.

 

Against the Argonauts, the Green and White will need to focus on limiting red zone scores. The Riders have had to defend their own goal line nine times on the season and they have yet to stop a team from scoring.

 

Friday Night Football in the CFL will close with a matchup that features the classic gridiron storyline of offence versus defence. Toronto’s ability to be creative on offence will look to stress a stout Saskatchewan defence in a variety of ways as both teams look for a win in Week 7.

 

Kickoff is slated for 9:45 p.m. ET on TSN and ESPNews or can be followed along on CFL.ca’s Game Tracker.

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