San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is active and will start Thursday night against the Seattle Seahawks, the team announced.The 49ers listed Purdy as questionable Wednesday due to oblique and rib injuries.Purdy suffered the injuries during last Sunday's win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. San Francisco listed him as day-to-day throughout most of the week.The 22-year-old was the final pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. Purdy replaced Jimmy Garoppolo in Week 13 after the signal-caller went down with an ankle injury.Purdy has recorded 462 total yards with four touchdowns and two interceptions this season.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Dallas Cowboys star linebacker Micah Parsons knows he didn't make any fans in Philadelphia after questioning Jalen Hurts' MVP bid."I'm pretty sure they hate me," Parsons said of Philadelphia, according to ESPN's Todd Archer.While discussing the Eagles quarterback potentially winning the prestigious award on "The Voncast" earlier this week, Parsons commented: "Is it Hurts or the team?"The 23-year-old linebacker said he stands by his remarks but meant no ill will toward the signal-caller."You've got to stand on everything you say just as a man, but obviously, they small-clipped it and took one line of what was really talked about," Parsons noted, per Archer. "But no pun intended or no disrespect to Hurts, I think he's doing great this year."Hurts declined to respond to Parsons' comments Wednesday, stating that his focus was solely on Philadelphia's next opponent, the Chicago Bears."If we can't have opinions, I mean, you guys get to talk shit all day, why can't we talk a little chatter?" Parsons said. "I don't understand what's so hurtful when we talk about each other. We're the players. We play every day. So, I think people should have opinions."The Eagles lead the NFC East with a 12-1 record while the Cowboys trail with a 10-3 mark. The two clubs are set to meet for their final regular-season meeting Dec. 24 in Dallas.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Week 14 was another 2-3 effort outright. Thankfully, our five most valuable underdogs went 3-2 against the spread (41-26-3 on the season). On the one hand, the Broncos covered thanks to a big comeback. On the other, one wonders if they could've pulled off a win if Russell Wilson hadn't suffered a head injury. Speaking of injuries, we'll never know how much better the Cardinals' offense would've been with Kyler Murray after he went out on Arizona's first drive of a winnable game.How it worksWe parlay five underdogs we like ATS in 10 different three-team parlays. Using every combination of a three-team parlay is called a round robin. We'll use a total of 1.1 units to make 11 different bets: 10 three-team parlays and one five-team parlay, each for .1 units. You'll likely double your money if three teams pull off the upset. If four teams win, you're connecting on four separate parlays and will be very pleased with the return. If all five teams win, you'll be diving into a silo of gold doubloons like a young Scrooge McDuck.Who to playColts +180After winning Jeff Saturday's debut, the Colts lost their next three games. They faced strong pass rushes in the Eagles, Steelers, and Cowboys, but Indianapolis lost those contests due to self-inflicted wounds. Indy fumbled a handoff near the goal line against Pittsburgh and committed numerous fourth-quarter turnovers in Dallas.The Vikings have the league's third-worst sack rate over the last three games (2.86%), while their season-long metrics also put them near the bottom. The Colts' season got off the rails early with their offensive veterans fluctuating in and out of the lineup. However, as long as Saturday has a relatively healthy group playing hard off their bye, Indy can pull off a win with a better-looking offense and a top-10 defense.Falcons +180The Falcons almost beat New Orleans in Week 1, outgaining a healthy Saints team 416-385. After the Buccaneers plunged a sword into New Orleans' season, a veteran team with high expectations will have a hard time playing out the string. Plus, the Saints are being asked to win this game by a decent margin at a high probability.Desmond Ridder takes over at quarterback coming off of the Falcons' bye, giving Atlanta a potential peek at its future. He won't be a drop-off from Marcus Mariota given that the rookie can use his legs, too, and it's not like his predecessor threw the ball well anyway.Jaguars +190Are we sure we shouldn't be worried about the Cowboys? They've now been in close games with the Giants, Colts, and Texans. Dallas' rating has only moved up since its last road game a month ago, and the team has lost twice in three outdoor games this season.Trevor Lawrence claims he flipped a switch in London. Whether he's another young adult claiming to have found themselves in Europe, or he's just more comfortable with Doug Pederson's offense, the Jaguars quarterback is better than Daniel Jones, Matt Ryan, and a makeshift Texans platoon.Buccaneers +165Tampa Bay!? What are you doing here?!The league's worst team relative to the betting market over the last two-plus months has finally gotten the rating downgrade we've been waiting for. It came just in time for the potential return of starting safeties Antoine Winfield and Mike Edwards, as well as nickel corner Sean Murphy-Bunting. Tristan Wirfs is doubtful again at right tackle, but Trey Hendrickson has a wrist injury and will be compromised if he plays. Throw in a handful of injuries to Joe Burrow's targets and a rare situation with the Bucs as home underdogs, and we'll play on Tom Brady's ability to pull off another victory after an embarrassing loss.Giants +180We'll finish off the week with a toss-up where we're getting paid almost two-to-one. Giants-Commanders is such a coin-flip that the two teams literally tied two weeks ago while recording nearly identical yards per play. Jones continued his run of good play against the burgundy and gold by completing 25 of 31 passes while running for 72 yards. With Washington's weak home-field advantage, look for Brian Daboll to make the appropriate adjustments to keep the Giants alive for a big payout with a win amid a wave of blue and red.Here's how the odds look this week:PARLAYODDS (Approx.)IND+ATL+JAX+2000IND+ATL+TB+1900IND+ATL+NYG+2000IND+JAX+TB+1900IND+JAX+NYG+2000IND+TB+NYG+1900ATL+JAX+TB+1900ATL+JAX+NYG+2000ATL+TB+NYG+1900JAX+TB+NYG+1900IND+ATL+JAX+TB+NYG+15300Who are your five underdogs for a football betting lottery ticket?Matt Russell is a betting writer for theScore. If there’s a bad beat to be had, Matt will find it. Find him on Twitter @mrussauthentic.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson said Thursday he'd like to see third-stringer Mason Rudolph start at quarterback over backup Mitchell Trubisky if Kenny Pickett is unavailable for Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers."Yeah, I want to see him play," according to ESPN's Brooke Pryor."I know he's ready to play. I know it's probably in the back of his mind like, 'Dang, when I'm going get my chance?' I feel like this week is it for him. I know he's going to do everything it takes to be prepared this week, get ready for Sunday."Pickett's status is uncertain due to a concussion suffered in last week's loss to the Baltimore Ravens. The first-round rookie got his first taste of NFL action in the second half of Pittsburgh's Week 4 game against the New York Jets and has started every game since.Trubisky, who signed a two-year deal in free agency, began the season as the starter before eventually losing the role to Pickett. Trubisky struggled in four starts this year, completing 59% of his passes for 653 yards and two touchdowns to two interceptions. He entered the game versus the Ravens after Pickett went down and tossed three picks.Johnson and Trubisky had a heated exchange early this campaign, with the veteran signal-caller reportedly calling the receiver out in the locker room before his second-half benching against the Jets. Johnson apparently yelled at Trubisky to throw him the ball more, and Trubisky stood up to confront him."Whoever's at quarterback, they have got to be prepared as well," added Johnson, who's yet to catch a touchdown in 2022. He leads his club with 67 receptions for 647 yards."They've got to be on their stuff just like me. I'll make sure I talk to (Pickett) to see if he's cool or whatnot. But no matter who it is, I'm, I'm going to be ready. Don't matter who's throwing the balls, as long as you're making the play on the ball at end of the day."Rudolph's been inactive every game this season. The 27-year-old has made 10 starts since entering the NFL as a third-round pick in 2018, including one last year.The 5-8 Steelers currently sit third in the AFC North.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will miss his second consecutive game due to a knee issue Saturday against the Cleveland Browns.However, backup Tyler Huntley has cleared concussion protocol and is in line to play in the AFC North matchup. He suffered the injury in last Sunday's win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.Jackson, who's dealing with a PCL sprain, reportedly could return for Week 16 against the Atlanta Falcons.The Ravens are in a tight race for the division crown with the Cincinnati Bengals. Both teams sit at 9-4 but Baltimore currently tops the AFC North thanks to a head-to-head win.Jackson has thrown for 2,241 yards and 17 touchdowns against seven interceptions in 12 starts in 2022. He's also racked up 764 yards with his legs.Huntley completed eight of 12 passes for 88 yards and ran for 31 yards before exiting against the Steelers. Undrafted rookie Anthony Brown stepped in for most of the second half as Baltimore held on for a 16-14 victory.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Find positional rankings, additional analysis, and subscribe to push notifications in the NFL Fantasy News section.theScore's Justin Boone was first overall in FantasyPros' Most Accurate Expert Competition in 2019 and finished among the top seven each of his last seven years in the contest. Follow the links below to see his rankings for Week 15.The final rankings will be released Sunday morning.Half PPR

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa said he's ready to take on the weather and the Buffalo Bills on Saturday."I think for me, it's understanding that there could be many things - could be snowing, it could rain, I don't know," Tagovailoa said, according to ESPN's Marcel Louis-Jacques."For me, it's a mindset thing, really. If I'm too focused on, 'Is it too cold? Can I grab the ball,' then I would say I'm focused on the wrong things. It'll be hard to play that way going (up) there and playing against a good team."Tagovailoa isn't a stranger to the cold, but Saturday's contest could be his first time playing an NFL game in the snow.The 24-year-old performed poorly against the Tennessee Titans in cold and wet conditions last season. The less-than-stellar play prompted Tagovailoa and his younger brother Taulia to throw together in Maryland over the offseason with temperatures below freezing and snow on the ground."It felt really good throwing it while it was snowing," he said. "I didn't feel any effects of throwing in the snow."Tagovailoa noted to reporters Wednesday that it snowed during his time playing in college at Alabama. However, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, recorded just seven inches of snowfall in its snowiest year, while 77 inches of snow covered Orchard Park between Nov. 17 and Nov. 19, according to WKBW's Michael Schwartz.Tagovailoa will look to rebound against the AFC leading-Bills after a rough game against the Los Angeles Chargers in which he completed 10 of 28 passes for 145 yards and a score.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

theScore football editors Jack Browne, Caio Miari, Daniel Valente, and Dan Wilkins make their weekly predictions for every game on the NFL calendar.Last weekBrowneMiariValenteWilkins6-78-58-59-4Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Few quarterbacks have played better than Trevor Lawrence lately.The Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback was inconsistent in the first half of the season but has since become one of the NFL's most efficient passers. On Wednesday, he said his disappointing outing in London against the Denver Broncos in Week 8 marked a turning point."(We) should have won that game," Lawrence said, according to ESPN's Michael DiRocco. "I remember I never forgot how I felt in that locker room, so I don't want to feel like this anymore. I'm going to: one, start taking care of the ball, but two, I just want to be the player that I know I can be."And I think that kind of flipped a switch in me, and honestly, too, I think I have a little bit more of a chip on my shoulder now."Lawrence, who tossed only 12 touchdowns against a league-high 17 interceptions as a rookie last year, completed just 58% of his passes for 133 yards and one touchdown to two interceptions against Denver. The Broncos beat the Jaguars 21-17.But the 2021 first overall pick has been on fire since.Weeks 1-8Weeks 9-14Games85Comp.%6271Yds/Att6.647.5TD1010INT60Record2-63-2"Last year-and-a-half, I don't really forget what's been said and what people have written," Lawrence added. "Now you see people change their mind after a couple weeks, but I remember everything. I don't use that necessarily as my only fuel, but (I) definitely use that, and I think that's something this team's done."The 5-8 Jaguars rank second in the AFC South behind the 7-6 Tennessee Titans. Jacksonville, which hosts the Dallas Cowboys in Week 15, has a 14% chance of making the playoffs, according to FiveThirtyEight.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Arizona Cardinals general manager Steve Keim is taking an indefinite leave of absence for health-related reasons, the team announced Wednesday.Vice president of player personnel Quentin Harris and vice president of pro personnel Adrian Wilson will take over for Keim on an interim basis.Keim, 50, is in his 10th season as the Cardinals' general manager. Arizona has posted an 80-76-2 record with three playoff appearances under his leadership. In February, Keim and head coach Kliff Kingsbury inked contract extensions through 2027.It's been a tumultuous campaign for the Cardinals, who dropped to 4-9 after Monday's loss to the New England Patriots. Quarterback Kyler Murray also tore his ACL during the opening drive and will miss the rest of the season.Murray, one of two first-round quarterbacks Keim drafted for the Cardinals, signed a five-year, $230.5-million extension in July.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Find positional rankings, additional analysis, and subscribe to push notifications in the NFL Fantasy News section.In an effort to help you find trades that could improve your fantasy team, we present the Trade Value Chart.You can use this chart to compare players and build realistic trade offers. Values are based on 12-team leagues.Follow the links below to see the trade values and rest of season rankings for each position.Trade Values

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker is off the injury report and expected to play against the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday.Walker missed last Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers due to an ankle injury.The 22-year-old suffered the injury in Week 13 against the Los Angeles Rams. Running backs Travis Homer and Tony Jones Jr. filled in for Walker during his absence.Walker was a second-round pick of the Seahawks in the 2022 NFL Draft. He has 138 carries for 649 yards and nine touchdowns this season.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The San Francisco 49ers listed quarterback Brock Purdy as questionable for Thursday's game against the Seattle Seahawks due to oblique and rib injuries, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.Purdy was listed as day-to-day Monday following Sunday's win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.The rookie signal-caller, who was selected with the final pick in this year's draft, replaced the injured Jimmy Garoppolo versus Tampa Bay. He accounted for three touchdowns while guiding San Francisco to a 35-7 victory.The 49ers, who own a 9-4 record, lost Trey Lance for the season in Week 2. The team also rosters veteran passer Josh Johnson.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Warning: Video contains coarse languageDallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons is skeptical of the MVP buzz surrounding Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts."When we look at the Eagles, is it Hurts or the team?" Parsons said on the "Voncast," hosted by Buffalo Bills linebacker Von Miller.Hurts has been playing the best football of his young career the last three weeks, racking up 1,007 total yards with nine touchdowns and zero turnovers.The quarterback's recent play has ignited conversation about him potentially being MVP."It's system and team," Parsons said. He added, "I'm not trying to make no enemies. I just love the game so much, and I understand it so much, that when things are off, I just can't hold it in. I just gotta say something."Parsons has been a force this season. He has 12 sacks with 13 tackles for loss. The Cowboys' defense ranks third in points per game allowed."We're worried about the Bears right now," Hurts said Wednesday when asked about Parsons' comments, according to Eliot Shorr-Parks of 94WIP.Eagles offensive tackle Jordan Mailata echoed Hurts' comments about staying focused on the Bears.

Find positional rankings, additional analysis, and subscribe to push notifications in the NFL Fantasy News section.Welcome to theScore Fantasy Football Podcast, hosted by Justin Boone.Find the show on iTunes, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, and Anchor.In this episode, Derek Brown of FantasyPros joins Boone to discuss the biggest fantasy questions heading into Week 15:

Last season, we rocked and rolled our way to the Super Bowl with music-themed Thursday Night Football player props, joyfully celebrating the start of a new NFL week. This year, we'll use an episode from "Must See TV" cornerstone "Seinfeld" each week to remind us that betting is supposed to be fun, even when an absurd series of events leads to a losing bet."We're lucky they're even interested in us in the first place. We've got a show about nothing. With no story. What do you think, they're up there going, 'Maybe we should give those two guys, who have no experience and no ideas, more money?'" - Jerry to George after he passes on NBC's offer to produce their sitcom pilot.The 49ers were ready to go into the season with Trey Lance and Brock Purdy. Talk about limited experience. Two quarterbacks on rookie contracts were supposed to allow San Francisco to keep a loaded roster intact. When push came to shove, Jimmy Garoppolo went back into negotiations to keep his 49ers tenure alive for another year. Two injuries later, and it's Purdy who excelled in his pilot episode. Meanwhile, San Francisco had to go into its wallet for a fourth quarterback - veteran uber-journeyman Josh Johnson, who's had more jobs than George Costanza.'The Wallet'Season 4 of 'Seinfeld' started with three different hour-long double episodes. Presumably, that was the network's attempt to take advantage of the sitcom's popularity. It was at the point in the show's run when the studio audience would wildly cheer when Kramer entered his first scene. After less than two games, Purdy's already gaining Kramer-like popularity, with Shanahan guiding the rookie like an offensive coaching Svengali.'The Wallet' was the front half of a "to be continued" episode. The 49ers won the first meeting with the Seahawks easily. But San Francisco added Christian McCaffrey while this rivalry was on a "to be continued" pause. Like "Crazy" Joe Davola on Kramer's head, the running back is ready to make an imprint in this matchup.Seattle allows the sixth-most receiving yards to running backs, but San Francisco only threw twice to a tailback in Week 2. With Deebo Samuel out and the team on a short week, McCaffrey should be more involved in the passing game regardless of who starts at quarterback. He's had 34-plus receiving yards in five of his last six games since being limited in his 49ers debut. Even the slightest increase in usage should put McCaffrey over.Pick: Christian McCaffrey over 37.5 receiving yardsA TD that's definitely going to happenJerry opens "The Wallet" with a stand-up bit about the different vantage points of looking at the dashboard. If you're looking at the needle on the gas gauge from the passenger seat, the tank looks closer to empty. Samuel being out might appear troublesome. But if you've been watching San Francisco straight on, you know Brandon Aiyuk has technically been the Niners' leading receiver.That's taken responsibility off George Kittle in the passing game, but the tight end loves facing Seattle - something that might be lost after he missed the first matchup. Kittle had 22 targets in two games against the Seahawks last season, exploding on the road for 181 yards and two touchdowns. Seattle is having trouble defending tight ends this campaign, allowing the fourth-most yardage to the position.Without Samuel, Aiyuk should get coverage attention near the goal line since he's recorded seven scores this season. Purdy or Johnson will look for Kittle in the red zone in the toughest road environment San Francisco has faced this season. We're getting a price up over +200 because Kittle has just four touchdowns in 11 games played in 2022.Pick: George Kittle anytime touchdown (+210)A TD that probably won't happen ... but maybe it doesThe episode is called "The Wallet" because Jerry's dad believes someone stole his wallet while he was being treated by a New York back specialist. If you've been hoping for big things from our long-shot touchdown bets this season, you also might be running around yelling, "My wallet's gone! My wallet's gone!" That's why they're long shots.Colby Parkinson isn't Kittle, just as Costanza isn't Ted Danson. Nominally the Seahawks' third tight end, Parkinson plays 33% of his team's offensive snaps per game. He's been targeted in 10 of 13 contests this season, and he's caught a pass every matchup he's been thrown to. Parkinson scored in the season opener but hasn't found the end zone since. If he does, we'll be as excited as Jerry, George, and Kramer when Elaine surprises them on her return from Europe.If Parkinson doesn't score, then we'll react like Elaine when she touches her face after the guys ask her about her relationship - a classic tell that things aren't going great.Pick: Colby Parkinson anytime touchdown (+1100)How to bet: The first two bets should be single-unit wagers to win a unit on minus prices and more than a unit on a plus-money bet. The last wager should be smaller, trying to win back your standard unit size.Matt Russell is a betting writer for theScore. If there’s a bad beat to be had, Matt will find it. Find him on Twitter @mrussauthentic.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

With four weeks to go in the NFL schedule, some single-season yardage records are in play to be toppled, while a handful of teams could attain significant benchmarks in January. Here's a rundown of the milestones to monitor around the league.Patrick Mahomes, passing yards

Baker Mayfield is in line to make his first start for the Los Angeles Rams on Monday Night Football against the Green Bay Packers.Head coach Sean McVay told reporters Tuesday that quarterback John Wolford is expected to miss Week 15 due to a neck injury, paving the way for Mayfield to start, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.Mayfield, who was claimed off waivers last Tuesday, played hero in the Rams' Thursday night victory over the Las Vegas Raiders last week. Though he didn't start, the signal-caller led two touchdown drives in the fourth quarter to rally L.A. from a 13-point deficit to win 17-16.The 27-year-old sealed the victory by capping off a 98-yard drive with a 23-yard touchdown pass to Van Jefferson.Mayfield ended up in Los Angeles after requesting his release from the Carolina Panthers. He started six games for the Panthers this season, throwing six touchdowns to six interceptions with the club.The Rams' 2022 campaign hasn't gone as expected for the reigning Super Bowl champions. The club owns a 4-9 record, while stars such as Matthew Stafford and Cooper Kupp are on injured reserve.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce could be sidelined for up to three weeks with a high ankle sprain, sources told ESPN's DJ Bien-Aime.Pierce suffered the injury in the fourth quarter of Sunday's loss to the Dallas Cowboys.Taken in the fourth round of the 2022 draft, Pierce has recorded 939 yards and four touchdowns on 220 carries this season. He leads all rookies in rushing yards this season.Rex Burkhead figures to carry the bulk of the workload with Pierce sidelined. Dare Ogunbowale fills out the Texans' running back room.Houston has lost eight in a row to fall to 1-11-1.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Find positional rankings, additional analysis, and subscribe to push notifications in the NFL Fantasy News section.theScore's Justin Boone was first overall in FantasyPros' Most Accurate Expert Competition in 2019 and finished among the top seven each of his last seven years in the contest. Follow the links below to see his rankings for Week 15.Updated rankings (including Standard and PPR) will be released Thursday, with the final version coming down Sunday morning.Half PPR

The NFL and NFLPA are reviewing the circumstances surrounding New England Patriots wide receiver DeVante Parker's display of concussion-like symptoms and subsequent exit from Monday's game, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports.Parker appeared to be shaken up after taking a hard hit on a 10-yard reception. Teammate Nelson Agholor attempted to get the attention of officials to halt the game so that Parker could be removed before the next play.The 29-year-old left the contest after making two receptions for 24 yards.Parker criticized the NFL on Tuesday, telling the league to "get on y'all's f----n' job" on Instagram and thanking Agholor, according to NESN's Zack Cox.The NFLPA previously initiated a review of the September incident in which Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was allowed to return to a game after hitting his head on the ground and stumbling toward the team's huddle. Tagovailoa told the team physician and an independent neurotrauma consultant that his unsteadiness was a result of back and ankle injuries.The Dolphins passer was cleared to play and sustained another hard hit to his head in a game four days later. He was briefly hospitalized and diagnosed with a concussion.Following the review, the league fired the independent neurotrauma consultant and amended its concussion protocol. One of the amendments states that players who display ataxia should be removed from the game and entered into the protocol. The NFL and NFLPA's joint statement defined ataxia as "abnormality of balance/stability, motor coordination, or dysfunctional speech caused by a neurological issue."Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray will miss the rest of the season after an MRI confirmed he tore his ACL in Monday's loss to the New England Patriots, head coach Kliff Kingsbury announced Tuesday.Murray was carted off the field after going down with a noncontact knee injury on the third play of the game.There was immediate fear from the Cardinals that Murray had suffered a serious knee injury. Kingsbury said postgame that it didn't look good, according to ESPN's Josh Weinfuss."Anytime you see a noncontact injury, you know it's worse right away," wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins added Monday.Backup Colt McCoy played the rest of the game in Murray's place. He completed 27 of 40 pass attempts for 246 yards and an interception. He was also sacked six times.McCoy is slated to start the final four games of the regular season. He posted a 1-1 record after Murray missed time due to injury in November.Murray's fourth NFL campaign comes to an unfortunate end. The two-time Pro Bowler went 3-8. He racked up 2,368 passing yards and 14 touchdowns, threw seven interceptions, and also added 418 rushing yards for three scores on the ground.The 2019 Offensive Rookie of Year signed a five-year, $230.5-million contract extension with Arizona in July.The Cardinals (4-9) will take on the Denver Broncos next Sunday.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

In Week 13, Lamar Jackson went out early, which probably prevented the Ravens from covering -2.5 in legs teased down. On Monday night, Kyler Murray was injured on the third play from scrimmage, and it's hard to convince me that the Cardinals wouldn't have scored more than 13 points if he hadn't gotten hurt.Vikings teaser legs also went down, but in a different way. Minnesota-Detroit was a good example of the difference between a 2.5-point spread in a game with a high total versus one with a low total like Baltimore-Pittsburgh. The Vikings game always felt close, but its loose nature resulted in the Lions winning by more than one score, whereas the Ravens' six-point lead seemed insurmountable for the Steelers.Some games don't have a teaser-worthy point spread. For example, Week 15's Thursday nighter has the 49ers as 3.5-point favorites on the road in Seattle. Teasing San Francisco would bring the spread through zero, wasting valuable price points around an improbable tie.Teasing the Seahawks to +9.5 gets the key numbers through a touchdown, but you're already winning on a 3-point margin at a -110 price. Getting +6, +7, or +8 over a big sample size isn't worth the price hike over -270, especially since you're not even getting a push with +10.The Steelers and Panthers have regularly played low-scoring contests, and this Sunday, they meet in a tightly lined game. We can use Pittsburgh's visit to Carolina (-2.5) to exemplify the value of teasing a short underdog up.ALT. SPREADODDSSteelers +3.5-175Steelers +4.5-200Steelers +5.5-210Steelers +6.5-260Steelers +7.5-320Steelers +8.5-350The pricing significantly jumps once you move across +3, the key number, from -110 at +2.5 to -175 at +3.5, showing the importance of capturing that number in NFL betting. More importantly, Pittsburgh's alternative spread (+8.5) is priced at -350, which is much higher than getting the team at +8.5 with a teaser leg at around -270.To get an incredible deal on Steelers +8.5, we must pair them with another bet and win both to cash the ticket. Fortunately, we can choose that other leg from our weekly "teaser basket" using what we know about key numbers.Teaser basketLet's look at the mathematically optimal plays available for Week 15:TEAMSPREADTEASER LEGBills-7.5-1.5Steelers+2.5+8.5Cardinals+2.5+8.5Packers-7-1A few games could find their way into the basket. If the Ravens move to +2.5 for Saturday's game in Cleveland, it will likely be due to a clean bill of health for Tyler Huntley. At that point, getting the Ravens at +8.5 would be very valuable. Meanwhile, the Eagles are an eyelash away from being tease-able. They're widely available at -9, but should that fall to -8.5, a six-point tease would take Philadelphia down under a field goal. Lastly, the Titans are an interesting bet at +3 against the Chargers, but if that dropped to +2.5, or stayed at +3 with heavy juice, then we'd grab them on our way to the checkout.The Dolphins are banged-up with hobbled receivers, Tua Tagovailoa has started to struggle, and Miami will play its third road game in a row in potentially grim weather conditions as the Bills host. The spread has moved across a touchdown, but is still vulnerable to a teaser.There's all kinds of murkiness at quarterback in the matchup between the Cardinals and Broncos. Arizona obviously won't have Murray and Russell Wilson may not be available for Denver, leading to a potential matchup of Colt McCoy and Brett Rypien. What we can expect is a low-scoring game, which makes every point valuable, and getting 8.5 points with either side would be worth a bet.On Monday night, the Packers host Baker Mayfield and the Rams. While Mayfield's impromptu performance Thursday was remarkable, somehow pulling out a victory, a road win in Green Bay would be a next-level accomplishment - one worth betting against.Matt Russell is a betting writer for theScore. If there's a bad beat to be had, Matt will find it. Find him on Twitter @mrussauthentic.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Find positional rankings, additional analysis, and subscribe to push notifications in the NFL Fantasy News section.Every Monday during the season, theScore's Justin Boone runs down the recommended waiver-wire pickups.Roster percentages are based on Yahoo leagues. Free Agent Budget (FAB) amounts are based on a $100 salary cap. Only players rostered in less than 50% of leagues are considered.Quarterbacks Wesley Hitt / Getty Images Sport / GettyRyan Tannehill, TitansNext UpRosteredFABat LAC33%$7Tannehill hasn't been a fantasy factor this season, but a date with an up-tempo Chargers team should help bring him out of his shell.The Titans will likely get back their top wideout, Treylon Burks, who missed last week in concussion protocol. The first-round rookie had 206 yards and a touchdown in just over two games before getting hurt.Tennessee's offense should be able to move the ball consistently against one of the five easiest opponents for running backs.The Chargers are also a positive matchup for fantasy quarterbacks; they've allowed a top-15 fantasy QB finish in three of their last four outings.While Tannehill might not be a week-winner, he's a high-end QB2 option for Week 15.Daniel Jones is at the 50% rostered mark but would be the No. 1 QB add if available.Streaming options (if healthy): Mike White vs. DET (20% rostered), Brock Purdy at SEA (10% rostered)Streaming options (if healthy): Tyler Huntley at CLE (28% rostered), Russell Wilson vs. ARI (47% rostered)Risky streaming options: Mac Jones at LV (18% rostered), Andy Dalton vs. ATL (7% rostered), Taylor Heinicke vs. NYG (11% rostered)Dart-throw streaming options: Desmond Ridder at NO (4% rostered), Colt McCoy at DEN (1% rostered), Matt Ryan at MIN (12% rostered), Baker Mayfield at GB (5% rostered), Sam Darnold vs. PIT (5% rostered)Dart-throw streaming options (if starter is out): Joe Flacco vs. DET (0% rostered), Mitch Trubisky at CAR (1% rostered), Josh Johnson at SEA (0% rostered), Brett Rypien vs. ARI (0% rostered), Anthony Brown at CLE (0% rostered)Dart-throw streaming options (if healthy): Kenny Pickett at CAR (14% rostered)Running backs Grant Halverson / Getty Images Sport / GettyChuba Hubbard, PanthersNext UpRosteredFABvs. PIT33%$24It's not a great week to find running back help on the waiver wire. The Texans' backfield could have an opening if Dameon Pierce sits out due to his ankle injury, but a likely subsequent committee forces us to look elsewhere.Despite getting fewer snaps and touches than teammate D'Onta Foreman, Hubbard is still seeing more volume than most running backs thanks to the Panthers' dedication to their rushing attack.Hubbard has recorded 31 carries and three receptions for 164 scrimmage yards and a touchdown over his last two appearances.Meanwhile, the Steelers' defense has allowed a top-12 fantasy RB finish in three of their last four games.If you need a flex play, Hubbard could step into your lineup in the first round of the fantasy playoffs.Zonovan Knight, Jerick McKinnon, and Gus Edwards are at the 50% rostered mark but should be rostered in all leagues.High-upside backups like Alexander Mattison (35% rostered) should be rostered in most leagues.Flex options: Tyler Allgeier at NO (38% rostered), Jordan Mason at SEA (13% rostered)Flex options (if starter is out): Kevin Harris at LV (1% rostered), Pierre Strong Jr. at LV (1% rostered), Dare Ogunbowale vs. KC (0% rostered), Travis Homer vs. SF (38% rostered)Risky flex options: Boston Scott at CHI (1% rostered), Kyren Williams at GB (36% rostered), Jaylen Warren at CAR (15% rostered), Joshua Kelley vs. TEN (4% rostered)Risky flex options (if starter is out): Rex Burkhead vs. KC (3% rostered), Myles Gaskin at BUF (0% rostered), Gary Brightwell at WAS (0% rostered), Matt Breida at WAS (11% rostered)Dart-throw flex options: Keaontay Ingram at DEN (1% rostered), Marlon Mack vs. ARI (3% rostered), Kenneth Gainwell at CHI (15% rostered), JaMycal Hasty vs. DAL (8% rostered), Darrynton Evans vs. PHI (0% rostered), Justin Jackson at NYJ (1% rostered), David Johnson vs. ATL (0% rostered), Zack Moss at MIN (1% rostered)Other backups to consider: Hassan Haskins at LAC (0% rostered), Julius Chestnut at LAC (0% rostered), Zamir White vs. NE (3% rostered)Injured-reserve stashes: Khalil Herbert (37% rostered), Darrel Williams (2% rostered)Wide receivers Mitchell Leff / Getty Images Sport / GettyElijah Moore, JetsNext UpRosteredFABvs. DET27%$29Moore's playing time has quietly risen back to the levels he saw in the opening month of the season when he was regularly on the field for more than 80% of the Jets' snaps.He's also benefitted from New York's quarterback change, posting 64 yards and a touchdown in Mike White's first start back in Week 12. Moore only caught two balls the next week but received six targets.Now he's fresh off his busiest afternoon of the year with six catches for 60 yards on 10 targets. Though the numbers were likely inflated by Corey Davis entering the concussion protocol, a similar situation could occur in Week 15 if Davis isn't cleared.With matchups against the Lions and Jaguars in the next two weeks, Moore is a sneaky addition who can step into your flex spot.D.J. Chark/Jameson Williams, LionsNext UpRosteredFABat NYJ40%/36%$24/$9Chark would've been the first name in this section if it wasn't for his matchup against the Jets' defense. New York is top five in the fewest fantasy points permitted to receivers.However, it's hard to deny the impact he's had when he's played over 70% of the Lions' snaps. In those contests, Chark has stat lines of 4-52-1, 3-46-0, 2-16-1, 5-98-0, and, most recently, 6-94-1.The back-to-back 90-yard games are especially enticing on a Lions team that's looking more and more like a playoff contender. Chark will be an underrated WR3/flex the rest of the way.His teammate, Williams, is on the rise as well. The first-rounder had his snaps rise from 11% in his catch-less debut last week to 19% in his second outing, complete with a 41-yard score.His involvement needs to increase before you can trust him in your lineup, but he's worth a bench spot.Even if the Lions make Williams a bigger part of the offense, Chark should still be in consideration as a fantasy WR4/flex in most formats.Treylon Burks, Donovan Peoples-Jones, Zay Jones, and Chase Claypool are at or above the 50% rostered mark but should be rostered in most leagues.Flex options: Jahan Dotson vs. NYG (15% rostered), Parris Campbell at MIN (33% rostered)Flex options (if healthy): Nico Collins vs. KC (25% rostered), Corey Davis vs. DET (21% rostered), Kadarius Toney at HOU (35% rostered), Richie James at WAS (11% rostered)Flex options (if starter is out): Chris Moore vs. KC (2% rostered), Nelson Agholor at LV (2% rostered)Risky flex options: Alec Pierce at MIN (13% rostered), Mack Hollins vs. NE (30% rostered), Demarcus Robinson at CLE (15% rostered), Ben Skowronek at GB (3% rostered), Van Jefferson at GB (25% rostered), Tutu Atwell at GB (0% rostered), Julio Jones vs. CIN (16% rostered), Laviska Shenault vs. PIT (1% rostered), Terrace Marshall vs. PIT (6% rostered)Risky flex options (if starter is out): Kendall Hinton vs. ARI (6% rostered), Trent Sherfield at BUF (2% rostered)Dart-throw flex options: Robert Woods at LAC (42% rostered), Jarvis Landry vs. ATL (17% rostered), Isaiah McKenzie vs. MIA (42% rostered), Nick Westbrook-Ikhine at LAC (5% rostered), David Bell vs. BAL (1% rostered), Quez Watkins at CHI (1% rostered), Marquise Goodwin vs. SF (2% rostered), Rashid Shaheed vs. ATL (1% rostered), Equanimeous St. Brown vs. PHI (0% rostered), Isaiah Hodgins at WAS (1% rostered), Ray-Ray McCloud at SEA (1% rostered), Jauan Jennings at SEA (1% rostered)Dart-throw flex options (if starter is out): Trenton Irwin at TB (0% rostered), Trent Taylor at TB (0% rostered), Denzel Mims vs. DET (0% rostered)Tight ends Cooper Neill / Getty Images Sport / GettyTyler Conklin, JetsNext UpRosteredFABvs. DET26%$14Conklin is yet another Jets pass-catcher who's capitalized on the move away from Zach Wilson.The 27-year-old is tied for seventh in tight end targets over the last three weeks since White took over.Conklin could have more work with Davis in concussion protocol, especially given his matchups during the fantasy playoffs.Over the next three games, the Jets face the Lions, Jaguars, and Seahawks. Those teams are fourth, 13th, and second in fantasy points allowed to tight ends, respectively.Even if White's injury keeps him out, some of Conklin's best games came with Joe Flacco at the helm earlier this year.Greg Dulcich, Evan Engram, and Hunter Henry are at or above the 50% rostered mark but should be rostered in most leagues.Streamer options: Chiggy Okonkwo at LAC (14% rostered),Streamer options (if healthy): Juwan Johnson vs. ATL (18% rostered)Risky streamer options (if TE eligible): Taysom Hill vs. ATL (44% rostered), Jeff Driskel vs. KC (0% rostered)Risky streamer options: Cade Otton vs. CIN (9% rostered), Trey McBride at DEN (4% rostered)Dart-throw streamer options: Austin Hooper at LAC (16% rostered), Robert Tonyan vs LAR (27% rostered), Logan Thomas vs. NYG (6% rostered), Noah Gray at HOU (0% rostered), Jelani Woods at MIN (2% rostered)Dart-throw streamer options (if starter is out): Mitchell Wilcox at TB (0% rostered)Defenses Cooper Neill / Getty Images Sport / GettyWeek 15 streamersTeamNext UpRosteredJetsvs. Det38%Packersvs. LAR34%Panthersvs. PIT7%Commandersvs. NYG27%Brownsvs. BAL20%Bengalsat TB31%Saintsvs. ATL25%Cardinalsat DEN25%Broncosvs. ARI43%Favorable upcoming Week 16 schedule: Jets vs. JAX (38% rostered), Broncos at LAR (43% rostered), Browns vs. NO (20% rostered), Chargers at IND (21% rostered), Bengals at NE (31% rostered), Lions at CAR (3% rostered)Favorable upcoming Week 17 schedule: Chargers vs. LAR (21% rostered), Jaguars at HOU (5% rostered), Browns at WAS (20% rostered), Lions vs. CHI (3% rostered)Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. 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Wide receiver Cole Beasley is coming out of retirement and signing with the Buffalo Bills' practice squad, the team announced Tuesday.Beasley will likely be promoted to the gameday roster in short order, reports NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.The 33-year-old retired in October, a month after signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He recorded four receptions for 17 yards in two games after Tampa activated him from the practice squad.The Houston native returns to Buffalo, where he spent three seasons from 2019-21. He racked up 231 receptions, 2,438 yards, and 11 touchdowns during his previous stint and averaged 10.6 yards per catch.Buffalo granted Beasley permission to seek a trade this past spring. His tenure ended in controversy due to his stance against vaccination for COVID-19 and the league's related protocols.The Bills have been among the clubs pursuing free agent Odell Beckham Jr. and hosted him for a visit recently, but it's unclear if the star pass-catcher will be able to suit up in the regular season.Beasley joins a depth chart that features Stefon Diggs, Gabe Davis, and Isaiah McKenzie.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The NFL Power Rankings are selected by a panel of theScore's football editors.1. Philadelphia Eagles (12-1) Sarah Stier / Getty Images Sport / GettyPrevious Rank: 1There's no debate regarding who's the best NFL team after 14 weeks. On Sunday, the Eagles became the first club to clinch a playoff berth this season. It seems only a matter of time until they claim the NFC's No. 1 seed.2. Dallas Cowboys (10-3)Previous Rank: 2Let's not overreact about the Cowboys' ugly victory over the one-win Texans - even good teams are allowed to have bad days. Dallas remains the biggest threat to the Eagles in the NFC.3. Cincinnati Bengals (9-4)Previous Rank: 3Injuries to key skill-position players could be an issue in the final weeks of the regular season for the Bengals. However, they'll remain competitive as long as Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase are healthy. Chase caught 10 passes for 119 yards and one touchdown Sunday to help Cincinnati win its fifth consecutive game.4. Kansas City Chiefs (10-3)Previous Rank: 4Teams usually lose contests when their quarterback tosses three interceptions. Patrick Mahomes threw three picks in Week 14 - tying a single-game high for him - but the Chiefs still put up 431 total yards and 34 points to beat the Broncos.5. San Francisco 49ers (9-4) Thearon W. Henderson / Getty Images Sport / GettyPrevious Rank: 6Rookie Brock Purdy looked solid in his first NFL start and kept the 49ers' offense on the rails. That's exactly what San Francisco and its top-ranked defense need to keep thriving.6. Buffalo Bills (10-3)Previous Rank: 5Josh Allen and Buffalo's offense again struggled against the Jets' defense, but Sunday's win was crucial for the Bills. They remain the AFC's No. 1 seed at the moment.7. Miami Dolphins (8-5)Previous Rank: 7Miami is coming off back-to-back road losses in which the team's offense struggled. Things won't get any easier as the Dolphins visit the Bills in Week 15.8. Detroit Lions (6-7)Previous Rank: 14The No. 8 spot might appear too high for a team with a losing record. But the Lions, winners of five of their last six games, are the hottest team in football and just beat the 10-win Vikings. Detroit can match up against anybody right now.9. Minnesota Vikings (10-3)Previous Rank: 8Minnesota is still in full control of the NFC North and could clinch the division title with a win in Week 15. However, losing to Detroit raises even more questions about how the Vikings will fare versus better competition in the postseason.10. Baltimore Ravens (9-4) Icon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / GettyPrevious Rank: 13The Ravens' offense still has glaring holes, but Baltimore deserves a lot of credit for beating Pittsburgh on the road without quarterback Lamar Jackson.11. Washington Commanders (7-5-1)Previous Rank: 9The bye week couldn't have come at a better time for the Commanders, who are refreshed and ready for the season's final stretch.12. Los Angeles Chargers (7-6)Previous Rank: 17Even with Derwin James sidelined, the Chargers' secondary did a superb job limiting Tua Tagovailoa to just 10 completions for 145 yards.13. New York Jets (7-6)Previous Rank: 12Losers of two in a row, the Jets are headed in the wrong direction. Mike White's toughness and ability to rally the troops have kept them in the fight.14. Tennessee Titans (7-6)Previous Rank: 10Despite being in a chaotic state, Tennessee is benefitting greatly from playing in the AFC's worst division. After making the rare in-season move to fire their general manager, the Titans dropped their third straight game Sunday.15. Seattle Seahawks (7-6) Steph Chambers / Getty Images Sport / GettyPrevious Rank: 11The Seahawks will have to dig deep if they want to make the postseason. Three of their last four games come against clubs that currently have winning records.16. New England Patriots (7-6)Previous Rank: 18New England's offense remains a disaster, but the defense can lead the way to wins by itself. Josh Uche has been a breakout star, recording 10 sacks over the last five games.17. Jacksonville Jaguars (5-8)Previous Rank: 20The Jaguars are riding high thanks to Trevor Lawrence, who has thrown 10 touchdowns to zero interceptions over his past five games.18. New York Giants (7-5-1)Previous Rank: 15After Sunday's loss to the Eagles, the Giants are still searching for their first victory since Week 10.19. Green Bay Packers (5-8)Previous Rank: 19With Aaron Rodgers' health dominating storylines in Green Bay, the Packers got to enjoy a much-needed bye in Week 14.20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-7) Cooper Neill / Getty Images Sport / GettyPrevious Rank: 16Scoring just seven points Sunday, another low offensive output by the Bucs shouldn't come as a surprise. But rookie quarterback Purdy and the 49ers dominating Tom Brady and Co. raised some eyebrows.21. Carolina Panthers (5-8)Previous Rank: 28Against all odds, the Panthers are back in the mix for the NFC South crown after beating the Seahawks. They also have a favorable schedule down the stretch with three of their last four games against the Steelers, Bucs, and Saints.22. Pittsburgh Steelers (5-8)Previous Rank: 23The Steelers are one loss away from the first losing season of the Mike Tomlin era. This team has a long way to go.23. Atlanta Falcons (5-8)Previous Rank: 24Atlanta's last four games will be all about Desmond Ridder. Can the third-round rookie show enough promise to enter next season as the starter?24. Arizona Cardinals (4-9)Previous Rank: 22What had already been a supremely disappointing season for the Cardinals gets even more difficult following Kyler Murray's knee injury.25. Las Vegas Raiders (5-8) Icon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / GettyPrevious Rank: 21Just when it seemed like the Raiders could make a late push for the playoffs, they lose to the Rams and Baker Mayfield. This team has no idea how to finish games.26. Cleveland Browns (5-8)Previous Rank: 25The Browns have one offensive touchdown in two contests with Deshaun Watson as the starting quarterback. It won't get any easier against the defenses down the stretch.27. Los Angeles Rams (4-9)Previous Rank: 30Mayfield performed unbelievably in his debut Sunday, just two days after landing with the Rams via waiver claim. He'll be an interesting free agent at season's end if he can build on that game over the next month.28. Chicago Bears (3-10)Previous Rank: 26The Bears are headed in the right direction and have all the resources you could want to build up the roster. Still, there's a ton of work to be done.29. Indianapolis Colts (4-8-1)Previous Rank: 27Wins will be difficult to come by over the season's final month. Can the Colts sneak into a position to draft a quarterback?30. New Orleans Saints (4-9) Julio Aguilar / Getty Images Sport / GettyPrevious Rank: 29The Saints still being alive in the NFC South race tells you everything you need to know about that division. This team has a lot of problems. Cap issues in the offseason ahead may only make things more difficult.31. Denver Broncos (3-10)Previous Rank: 31Russell Wilson and the Broncos' offense finally started to make some plays in Sunday's loss to the Chiefs. They came up short in the end, but it was a promising sign as this nightmare season nears its conclusion.32. Houston Texans (1-11-1)Previous Rank: 32The Texans almost came away with the upset of the year against the Cowboys. As fun as that result would have been, solidifying their place atop the 2023 NFL Draft is more important.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. 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Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray is believed to have torn his ACL after suffering a non-contact knee injury on the opening drive in Monday's 27-13 loss to the New England Patriots, a source told ESPN's Josh Weinfuss.Murray is set for an MRI on Tuesday. Head coach Kliff Kingsbury said postgame that "it doesn't look good" for Murray, but the team should know more after the additional tests, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.The signal-caller was carted off the field after falling to the ground on a 3-yard scramble on the Cardinals' third play of the game.

New Orleans Saints defensive lineman Cameron Jordan said the NFL has given him a bad name after fining him $50,000 for allegedly faking an injury.The NFL fined the Saints $350,000 for Jordan's alleged actions in last Monday's loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Head coach Dennis Allen was fined $100,000, while assistant coach Ryan Nielsen was docked $50,000."I feel like my name's low-key been slandered. Like I haven't played with more or less," Jordan said Monday, according to ESPN's Katherine Terrell.The veteran pass-rusher went down and pointed at his leg on a Bucs' fourth-down attempt in the fourth quarter. He exited before returning to the game on Tampa Bay's next drive. Cameras reportedly caught Jordan receiving direction from the sideline to fake an injury.Jordan said MRIs showed he suffered a mid-foot sprain. He added he plans to follow the Saints' lead in appealing the fine."In terms of how I play this game and how hard I play this game, I was like, 'Yo, if this was a civil lawsuit, I'd countersue for triple the amount,'" Jordan said.He added: "You know my track record, you know I'll do everything I can to try to be on the field and try to be part of the team."Jordan has played in 188 of a possible 190 games over his 12-year career. He missed his first contest due to injury this season, and a trip to the COVID-19 list cost him one appearance in 2021.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel is expected to return at some point during the regular season despite suffering an MCL sprain and an ankle sprain in Sunday's win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to Cam Inman of The Mercury News.The 49ers are also listing rookie quarterback Brock Purdy as day-to-day due to oblique and rib injuries.Samuel could return as early as the team's Week 17 meeting with the Las Vegas Raiders, a source told Jordan Schultz, theScore's NFL insider.The wide receiver was carted off the field in the second quarter due to what appeared to be a serious injury. San Francisco initially announced that he injured his knee but later ruled him out for the remainder of the contest with an ankle issue.49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said postgame that the All-Pro receiver didn't suffer any fractures and likely sustained a high ankle sprain.Samuel tops San Francisco with 840 scrimmage yards. The 26-year-old, who's scored five touchdowns in 2022, also led the team in total yards last year.Purdy didn't miss any snaps versus Tampa Bay. The rookie passer, who was selected with the final pick of the 2022 draft, accounted for three touchdowns on Sunday while making his first NFL start in place of the injured Jimmy Garoppolo.The 9-4 49ers visit the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Miami Dolphins running back Jeff Wilson Jr. is listed as day-to-day with a hip injury, head coach Mike McDaniel announced Monday."Still accumulating information, but so far, it was more positive than the worst-case scenario could have been," McDaniel said.McDaniel added that Wilson's status for this Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills is unknown.Wilson left the Week 14 contest against the Los Angeles Chargers in the first half and didn't return.The Dolphins acquired the 27-year-old before the trade deadline. He has 238 rushing yards and two touchdowns in five games with Miami.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Find positional rankings, additional analysis, and subscribe to push notifications in the NFL Fantasy News section.Welcome to theScore Fantasy Football Podcast, hosted by Justin Boone.Find the show on iTunes, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, and Anchor.In this episode, Boone discusses the latest injuries and the top players available on the waiver wire.

The Dallas Cowboys signed former Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton, the team announced Monday.It's unclear if adding Hilton will end the Cowboys' interest in Odell Beckham Jr.Dallas made a strong run at the free-agent wide receiver but is reportedly concerned Beckham can't play before mid-January after bringing him in for a physical. Beckham suffered a torn ACL in the last Super Bowl while playing for the Los Angeles Rams.Hilton hasn't played this season after spending the first decade of his career with the Colts."Great addition," head coach Mike McCarthy said Monday, according to Jon Machota of The Athletic. "We'll get him out there Wednesday and get him acclimated. He had a workout. Everything passed with flying colors. The timing is right. He's ready to go."The 33-year-old made four Pro Bowls and produced five 1,000-yard campaigns with the AFC South club. He also led the NFL in receiving yards (1,448) in 2016.Hilton joins a receiving group led by CeeDee Lamb, Michael Gallup, and James Washington.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has remained in contact with the Kansas City Chiefs as he continues his free-agency tour, sources told Jordan Schultz, theScore's NFL insider.Schultz adds that Beckham and the Chiefs have yet to schedule a visit.

Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Terence Steele will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a torn ACL and MCL against the Houston Texans on Sunday, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network and Todd Archer of ESPN.Steele left the game in the second half and didn't return. Josh Ball struggled after stepping in for Steele and was replaced by veteran offensive lineman Jason Peters.The 25-year-old Steele started all 13 games for the Cowboys this season. He was an undrafted free-agent signing following the 2020 NFL Draft.The Cowboys activated the 21-day practice window for Tyron Smith last Wednesday. Smith, who's primarily their starting left tackle, progressed well enough last week and has a chance to play this Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to Rapoport.Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said after the game that Ball and Peters will get a chance to step in for Steele, as there are no plans to move Tyler Smith or Tyron Smith to right tackle, according to Jon Machota of The Athletic.The Cowboys are 10-3 and sit in second place in the NFC East.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New York Jets are preparing to start Mike White in the Week 15 game against the Detroit Lions despite the quarterback suffering a rib injury in Sunday's loss to the Buffalo Bills, head coach Robert Saleh said, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.White, who was hospitalized as a precaution after the AFC East matchup, is considered day-to-day. He exited the game twice after taking big shots but returned both times.Defensive lineman Quinnen Williams is also viewed as day-to-day after sustaining a calf injury against Buffalo. Williams appeared to suffer a non-contact injury after awkwardly planting his leg but was able to walk off the field.White started the last three games after the Jets benched former No. 2 overall pick Zach Wilson. The 2018 fifth-round pick threw for 952 yards and three touchdowns against two interceptions, helping the Jets go 1-2.Joe Flacco replaced White briefly against the Bills and would be in line to start if White can't play.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Sunday Rundown recaps the most important developments from the day's action and examines their significance moving forward.Lions heating up NurPhoto / NurPhoto / GettyThe 5-7 Lions' status as favorites over the 10-2 Vikings could have, and perhaps should have, been the ultimate bulletin board material for Minnesota. Maybe it was. But it didn't matter.Detroit cruised to a 34-23 win with 464 yards of offense, which should clear up any confusion about the betting line heading into this week. The Lions deserved that kind of faith - they're just a better football team.We saw flashes of elite play from Detroit's offense early in the season, with the unit averaging 35 points per game in the opening month, but the defense was such a mess that the team only produced a 1-3 record. When injuries struck and the offense hit a wall in the back-to-back blowout losses that followed, it seemed like the Lions would have to wait until next year to take the next step.Dan Campbell and Co. had other plans. The resurgence started with a Week 8 game against the Dolphins. That ended in another defeat, dropping the Lions to 1-6, but their ability to hang with a juggernaut Miami offense in the 31-27 contest was evidently a sign of things to come.Detroit has since won five of its last six games, with the only loss being a 28-25 defeat at the hands of the Super Bowl-contending Bills on Thanksgiving Day. The offense, of course, has been the key to it all, with an incredibly designed scheme getting the most out of an outstanding group of playmakers and one of the league's premier offensive lines. And now they get the healthy return of explosive first-round rookie Jameson Williams, who hauled in a 41-yard touchdown on his first NFL catch to open the scoring.Sunday headlines about the Lions seeing Jared Goff as a long-term quarterback may have given you some pause, but the veteran signal-caller is playing the best football of his career as Detroit's point man. Goff was near-perfect against the Vikings, throwing for 330 yards and three touchdowns and posting his fifth straight game without an interception.With the defense having taken some subtle steps in the right direction of late - making timely plays to get off the field, as we saw with two key turnovers against the Vikings - the formula is far more conducive to favorable results. They're only 6-7, but nobody is as hot as the Lions right now.Chasing down the Vikings for the NFC North title would be next to impossible, as it'd not only require a perfect finish from Detroit, but also an 0-4 stretch run from Minnesota. A wild-card spot is very much on the table, though. The Lions will enter the last four games just one win behind the Commanders, Giants, and Seahawks in the race for the sixth and seventh seeds in the NFC playoff picture.If the Lions can sneak into the playoffs as the final wild-card team, they'll draw the No. 2 seed. At this point, that could easily end up being the Vikings. And the way Minnesota's defense is playing, you can bet it wants nothing to do with this Lions offense.Herbert outshines Tua Ronald Martinez / Getty Images Sport / GettyThe football world tends to do this weird thing with quarterbacks, acting like they're the only person with any say in whether their team wins. And when #QBWinz somehow seeps into every mainstream conversation about the position, we treat things like Sunday night's matchup of top 2020 draft picks as though there's even a debate to be had.To be clear, Tua Tagovailoa has been incredible all year. His growth into a quality NFL starter has been a joy to watch, and he's been masterful at the controls of Mike McDaniel's offense. Limitations in natural arm talent just don't matter as much when you play with his level of anticipation and precision in attacking zones over the middle of the field.But Justin Herbert is on another level. The Chargers quarterback was far and away the best player on the field Sunday night against Tua's Dolphins. He made one ridiculous throw after another in leading his team to a much-needed win, connecting on a career-high 39 of 51 passes for 367 yards and one touchdown.Meanwhile, Tagovailoa struggled with the tight windows created by the Chargers' press man coverage, completing just 10 of 28 passes for 145 yards and a score. Tyreek Hill being in and out of the game due to an ankle issue was also a factor, but that merely demonstrated how invaluable the superstar receiver is to Tua and the Dolphins' offense. He's their MVP.But Los Angeles barely escaped with a one-score victory despite limiting a high-powered Dolphins passing game and Herbert playing out of his mind. It's just another example of how much meat this team leaves on the bone. Frankly, it's become something of a yearly ritual.The Chargers should be in the playoffs at season's end. If Joey Bosa and Rashawn Slater return for the stretch run, L.A. could even make some noise. But until it starts running an offense designed to take advantage of what its all-world quarterback can do - which seems unlikely to ever happen with this offensive coaching staff - we're going to be left wanting more.In the meantime, Herbert's rare abilities will likely be saved for the times when the Chargers don't have any choice but to attack downfield. Just don't let stats, win/losses, and Los Angeles' general incompetence fool you into thinking he isn't one of the top three quarterbacks in the game right now.The AFC West rivalry between Herbert and Patrick Mahomes will be one of the best things this sport has to offer for a long time to come.Mr. Irrelevant no more Icon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / GettyLast week, when the 49ers lost Jimmy Garoppolo to injury, I suggested that we'd soon find out just how 2000 Ravens-like this 49ers defense could be in pursuit of a Super Bowl. With sincere apologies to Brock Purdy, I'm here to walk back that notion.While the defense remains the team's heart and soul and the key to matching up with the tough competition in this year's NFC playoffs, the idea that the offense would fall off with a seventh-round rookie under center looks to have been a tad presumptuous.Purdy got his first start Sunday against the Buccaneers, and it couldn't have gone much better. The raw statistical production - completions on 16 of 21 passes for 185 yards and two touchdowns - was nothing spectacular, but that doesn't even begin to tell the story of his steady presence. Thriving under pressure, extending plays, and attacking downfield to positive results, he looked more like a seasoned veteran.That the 49ers aren't hiding Purdy within the scheme, as you might expect with an inexperienced rookie forced into action, demonstrates the trust he's earned from Kyle Shanahan. Not only does he have the offense running as it would have with Garoppolo, but there may even be reason to believe that his skill set opens up further possibilities.

Each Monday, we'll finish off the week that was in the NFL with a look at value spots in the remaining game - under one condition: You promise not to chase. Whether Sunday provided a boost to the accounts or left a little to be desired, Monday Night Football provides an opportunity to show responsibility in your betting, as there'll always be another wild Sunday to get lost in.It's not the hottest Monday night matchup in the Valley of the Sun, but that's what betting is for. The Patriots have a much better claim to playoff contention than the Cardinals, but is that enough reason to make New England the favorite, given that it's lost two straight games - both in prime time? Or is it a coaching matchup between Bill Belichick and Kliff Kingsbury that has bettors more interested in the Patriots?Patriots @ Cardinals (+2, 43.5)We'll listen to the case for Belichick's advantage right up until we realize Matt Patricia is calling plays on offense opposite solid Cardinals defensive coordinator Vance Joseph. And what's Belichick's reason for having Patricia call plays despite Mac Jones' apparent dissatisfaction? It's too late to have someone else do it. That's not exactly a ringing endorsement.All the jokes about Kingsbury's late-season record have to do with his stint at Texas Tech, where the Red Raiders' schedule was weighted to the back end. Last year's Cardinals got attention for starting the season on a seven-game win streak, but they were never as good as that small sample size suggested. Plus, once Deandre Hopkins was out of the lineup and Kyler Murray returned from his own injury hobbled, Arizona was playing with one hand tied behind its back.The Cardinals' early-season 2-4 record - which coincided with Hopkins' suspension and Marquise Brown going down - actually looked like their late-season record usually does. But both are back and healthy, coming off Arizona's late bye. A week of rest should have Murray at his most mobile, ready to take advantage of a Patriots defense whose numbers were propped up by replacement-level opposing quarterbacks until successively running into extremely capable QBs in Kirk Cousins and Josh Allen.New England couldn't cover indoors against the Vikings or outdoors at home against the Bills. Arizona seems to be a step down from those opponents, but the coach's reputation ends up overrating the Patriots as much as it underrates the Cardinals.Pick: Cardinals +2Kyler Murray over 35.5 rushing yardsMurray has averaged 41.5 rushing yards per game in 2022 and has had 36 yards or more in five of his last six contests. So why is this total so low? It's the credit continuously given to the Patriots' defense this season and the idea that Belichick will take away what the Cardinals want to do.That might be the case with Hopkins, as it's easier to double-cover a star receiver. However, New England has already faced two explosive running quarterbacks: Lamar Jackson ran 11 times for 107 yards early in the campaign, and Justin Fields later carried the ball 14 times for 82 yards. The Patriots' defensive personnel may be incapable of keeping up with Murray, who's been more willing to take off this late in the season.Hunter Henry longest reception over 15.5 yardsIt's a Cardinals game - by rule, we have to investigate the opposing tight end for a big game. Arizona is easily the NFL's worst team at defending the tight end, allowing 6.9 receptions for 73.3 yards per game.Noah Fant's led the Seahawks in receiving yardage twice against the Cardinals, as did Dallas Goedert (8 receptions, 95 yards) and Tyler Higbee (8 receptions, 73 yards). Tight end luminaries such as Tommy Tremble and Juwan Johnson each had receptions over 15.5 yards. Both Darren Waller and Foster Moreau had 19-yard catches in Week 2. You don't even want to know how Travis Kelce shredded this defense in the season opener.Before a rough outing against the Bills in Week 13, Hunter Henry had a 20-yard reception in six of his previous seven games, so we'll hope he joins the illustrious company of tight ends to burn the Cards in the desert.Matt Russell is a betting writer for theScore. If there's a bad beat to be had, Matt will find it. Find him on Twitter @mrussauthentic.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

NFL Playoff Picture is a weekly look at the teams jockeying to secure their shot to make it to Super Bowl LVII.AFCSeedTeamDivisionRecord1BillsEast10-32ChiefsWest10-33RavensNorth9-44TitansSouth7-65BengalsNorth9-46DolphinsEast8-57ChargersWest7-6The Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs, and Baltimore Ravens all won Sunday to keep their spots as the AFC's top three seeds. Baltimore earned the more impressive victory, edging the Pittsburgh Steelers on the road despite playing without an injured Lamar Jackson. The Ravens also saw Tyler Huntley, who started at quarterback in place of Jackson, enter concussion protocol midway through the contest. However, the club still found a way to beat its division rivals thanks to a big game from J.K. Dobbins.With a 36-22 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Tennessee Titans have now suffered three straight defeats for the first time since head coach Mike Vrabel's first year with the team in 2018. Tennessee, the AFC's No. 1 seed last year, still holds a comfortable lead for the AFC South's top spot but has shown flaws on both sides of the ball over the last month.The Bills got their revenge Sunday against the New York Jets, who dropped out of the postseason picture this week after the Los Angeles Chargers beat the Miami Dolphins on Sunday night. The New England Patriots can still jump ahead of the Chargers in the standings if they beat the Arizona Cardinals on Monday.In the huntSeedTeamDivisionRecord8JetsEast7-69PatriotsEast6-610JaguarsSouth5-811RaidersWest5-812BrownsNorth5-813SteelersNorth5-8Multiple teams entered Week 14 just two games below .500 and hoping to slide into the playoff picture in the season's final stretch. But this week wasn't kind to those clubs. That includes the Las Vegas Raiders, who suffered a stunning loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday in Baker Mayfield's debut with L.A.NFC SeedTeamDivisionRecord1Eagles (x)East12-12VikingsNorth10-3349ersWest9-44BuccaneersSouth6-75CowboysEast10-36CommandersEast7-5-17GiantsEast7-5-1x = clinched playoff berth

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles is searching for his team's identity after suffering a one-sided 35-7 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.With the offense held off the scoreboard until the third quarter and the defense surrendering 404 total yards, Tampa Bay finds itself at a pivotal moment in the 2022 campaign."We've got to decide what team we want to be," Bowles said postgame. "We can't be one set of Bucs and another set of Bucs. It's got to mean something."The coach didn't blame the team's lackluster performance on any one side, instead insisting it was a complete failure from everyone involved."As a coach, you don't go on the field, but we definitely got outcoached, so we're not excused from this at all," Bowles said. "But we got outplayed as well. As a team, as a group, we gotta buckle down, and we got to decide what our fate is in the next few weeks."Bowles noted that Tampa's eight penalties for 62 yards didn't help matters.The 6-7 Bucs remain a game ahead of the Carolina Panthers and Atlanta Falcons for first place in the NFC South. Tampa Bay has won three of its last five games and is attempting to earn a playoff berth despite erratic play down the stretch."We've got a one-game lead with four games to go," Bowles said. "We want it, or we don't."Quarterback Tom Brady wasn't sharp in Sunday's defeat. He completed 34 of 55 passes for 253 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. The future Hall of Famer said the Bucs haven't played well consistently for four quarters but added that this week's loss wouldn't impact the team going forward."You got to put the work in, you gotta dig deep, and keep fighting," said BradyTampa Bay will try to bounce back against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 15.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The San Francisco 49ers are optimistic All-Pro receiver Deebo Samuel avoided a major injury after he was carted off the field during Sunday's 35-7 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, sources told Jordan Schultz, theScore's NFL insider.

New York Jets quarterback Mike White was taken to hospital as a precaution after Sunday's 20-12 loss to the Buffalo Bills, head coach Robert Saleh said postgame, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.White exited the Week 14 matchup twice after taking big shots from Bills defenders but managed to return to the game both times.Joe Flacco replaced White for a few plays midway through the second quarter after the starter was hit by defensive tackle Ed Oliver.

New York Jets defensive lineman Quinnen Williams injured his calf during Sunday's 20-12 loss to the Buffalo Bills.Williams appeared to suffer a noncontact injury while planting his leg awkwardly and falling to the ground. Trainers attended to him on the field, and he walked off under his own power before being ruled out for the remainder of the contest.Jets head coach Robert Saleh said postgame that Williams is day-to-day and has a chance to play in Week 15 against the Detroit Lions, according to Connor Hughes of SNY.The 24-year-old entered Week 14 with a team-high nine sacks and added two more against the Bills before exiting. It's the first time Williams, the No. 3 pick in the 2019 draft, has recorded double-digit sacks in a season.If Williams is sidelined, Solomon Thomas would likely take on an expanded role alongside Sheldon Rankins and John Franklin-Myers.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Baltimore Ravens held on to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 16-14 on Sunday at Acrisure Stadium despite losing quarterback Tyler Huntley midway through the contest.Huntley entered the concussion protocol after taking a hit and was replaced by rookie undrafted free agent Anthony Brown.Huntley completed 8 of 12 pass attempts for 88 yards with no touchdowns and rushed for 31 yards before being sidelined. He had started Sunday's contest after Lamar Jackson suffered a PCL injury against the Denver Broncos in Week 13. Brown went 3-for-5 passing with 16 yards in his first NFL appearance.Pittsburgh faced its own quarterback issues Sunday, as rookie passer Kenny Pickett entered the concussion protocol after being sacked on the team's opening drive. He returned for the next possession before being ruled out. Mitch Trubisky passed for 276 yards and one touchdown against three interceptions in place of Pickett.The Ravens put on a show on the ground Sunday, with J.K. Dobbins rushing for 120 yards and one touchdown on just 15 carries. Gus Edwards carried the ball 13 times for 66 yards, helping Baltimore finish the day with 215 yards and one score on 42 rushing attempts.Meanwhile, Pittsburgh failed to run the ball effectively once again, collecting only 20 attempts for 65 yards and one touchdown.The Ravens, who've now won their last two games, improved to 9-4 with the win. The Steelers dropped to 5-8.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett entered the concussion protocol during Sunday's 16-14 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.Pickett was initially evaluated for a concussion after being sacked on the team's opening drive. He returned for the next possession before being ruled out.Mitch Trubisky took over for the rookie and led the Steelers to a touchdown on his first drive. Trubisky finished the contest with 22 completions on 30 attempts for 276 yards with one touchdown. However, he also threw three interceptions.Pickett took the starting job from Trubisky in Week 5. He entered Sunday's game with four touchdown passes to eight interceptions, though he also added three scores on the ground.This marks the second time Pickett has entered the concussion protocol this season. He was previously placed in the protocol following the Week 6 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, though he did not miss the team's next game.Sunday's loss drops the Steelers to 5-8 on the season.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Philadelphia Eagles are the first NFL team to clinch a postseason berth.The Eagles routed the New York Giants 48-22 on Sunday, and hold the best record in the league at 12-1.More to come.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson could be sidelined until the team's Week 16 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Jackson, who's reportedly dealing with a PCL sprain in his knee, would be slated to miss the club's next game against the Cleveland Browns in addition to Sunday's meeting with the Pittsburgh Steelers.Although the Ravens are hopeful that Jackson can return for next week's bout against the Browns, the Week 16 contest with the Falcons remains more realistic, Schefter adds.Jackson suffered the injury in a Week 13 victory over the Denver Broncos. Tyler Huntley stepped in for the injured quarterback and won the contest for Baltimore.Head coach John Harbaugh described Jackson as week-to-week on Monday.Huntley will start Sunday's matchup against the Steelers, with Jackson inactive after missing all three practice sessions this week.The Ravens are tied with the Cincinnati Bengals for the best record in the AFC North (8-4) entering Sunday's slate. Jackson has recorded 17 passing touchdowns to seven interceptions while also adding another three scores with his legs.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is active for Sunday's game against the Tennessee Titans.Lawrence returned to practice Friday as a limited participant after missing the first two sessions of the week due to a toe injury.The 2021 first overall pick went down awkwardly after being sacked late in the first half of last week's loss to the Detroit Lions. Despite missing some plays, Lawrence was able to return to the contest. He recorded 179 passing yards and one touchdown, adding 32 rushing yards.Earlier in the week, head coach Doug Pederson expressed confidence in backup C.J. Beathard and was uncertain if Lawrence would be available.Lawrence has displayed notable improvement in his second year in Jacksonville. The Clemson product has recorded 2,834 passing yards for 17 touchdowns to just six interceptions. He's also completing 65.6% of his pass attempts.The Jaguars (4-8) are tied with the Indianapolis Colts for second place in the AFC South.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper is active for Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals.Cooper was limited in practice during the week as he continues to deal with a hip injury. He was listed as questionable for Sunday's contest.Head coach Kevin Stefanski said Cooper suffered the ailment toward the end of Thursday's practice.The four-time Pro Bowler leads all Cleveland wideouts with 61 receptions, 832 yards, and seven touchdowns. He's averaging 13.6 yards per catch.Cooper is looking to improve his timing with quarterback Deshaun Watson, who made his season debut in last Sunday's win over the Houston Texans. The veteran wideout hauled in four receptions for 40 yards in Week 13.The Browns (5-7) enter the weekend occupying third place in the AFC North, behind the Bengals and the Baltimore Ravens.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

New York Giants star running back Saquon Barkley will play in Sunday's divisional contest against the Philadelphia Eagles, head coach Brian Daboll told NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.Barkley was questionable this week after popping up on the injury report with a neck injury Thursday. He was a limited participant in practice Thursday and Friday.Daboll added the team will keep an eye on Barkley's condition throughout the game.The 2018 second overall pick has been key to the Giants opening the season with a 7-4-1 record. Barkley leads all NFC rushers with 1,055 yards on the ground. He trails only Josh Jacobs, Nick Chubb, and Derrick Henry for the NFL lead.New York enters Week 14 having failed to record a victory in its last three games, dropping two contests before tying the Washington Commanders last week. The Giants still currently hold a wild-card spot.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.