2020 NFL - Week 15

[WIMUSKY]

Reporting from the Grand Rapids MI area today....

NFL Covid Update:

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  Giants OC Jason Garrett tests positive for COVID-19; TEs coach Freddie Kitchens to call plays vs. Browns

  Giants OC Jason Garrett tested positive for COVID-19. New York announced TEs coach Freddie Kitchens will serve as its offensive play-caller Sunday night against the Browns.

  www.nfl.com
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  Dolphins' top RB Gaskin placed on COVID-19 list

  With Myles Gaskin being placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list, the Miami Dolphins are now minus their top three running backs for Sunday's game vs. the Kansas City Chiefs.

  www.espn.com

News:

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  Lions plan to interview former Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff

  The Lions' interview pool for their open general manager position continues to widen. Tom Pelissero reports that Detroit plans to interview former Falcons GM Tomas Dimitroff next week. Ian Rapoport reports the team will also interview former Chiefs GM Sc

  www.nfl.com
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  Former Ravens RB Lorenzo Taliaferro passes away at 28

  Lorenzo Taliaferro, a running back who saw action in three seasons for the Baltimore Ravens, passed away at age 28, the team announced Thursday.

  www.nfl.com
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  QB Index, Week 15: Aaron Rodgers overtakes Patrick Mahomes at No. 1

  Does Aaron Rodgers deserve the title of QB1 over Patrick Mahomes? NFL.com editors assess the quarterback hierarchy heading into Week 15 of the 2020 NFL season.

  www.nfl.com
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  Tom Brady, Philip Rivers among top 10 free-agent signings of 2020

  As we hurtle toward the conclusion of the NFL regular season, it's a good time to review which offseason investments provided the greatest returns. Nick Shook ranks the top 10 free-agent signings of 2020.

  www.nfl.com
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  Ranking top candidates to win 2020 NFL Coach of the Year

  Gil Brandt ranks his nine candidates in the race for Coach of the Year. Where do Ron Rivera, Kevin Stefanski and Brian Flores stand?

  www.nfl.com
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  Ben Roethlisberger on Steelers' offensive struggles: 'We've got time'

  Ben Roethlisberger would like Steelers fans to relax. Now is not the time to panic, despite back-to-back losses.

  www.nfl.com
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  NFL owners approve formula for determining potential 17th game

  NFL owners did not vote to expand the regular season to 17 games on Wednesday, but the league did agree to the formula for determining a 17th game if/when a decision is made to expand the schedule.

  www.nfl.com
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  Colts P Rigoberto Sanchez rejoins team after cancer surgery

  Rigoberto Sanchez returned to Colts practice after undergoing surgery for a cancerous tumor a little more than two weeks ago and shared his account of the experience Wednesday.

  www.nfl.com
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  NFL hopes to celebrate health care workers at Super Bowl LV

  On Wednesday, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell sent a letter to Rob Higgins, president of the Tampa Super Bowl Host Committee, noting the league's desire to honor health care workers who have been on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  www.nfl.com
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  Payton: Brees return depends on how week goes

  Saints coach Sean Payton says Drew Brees' return from injury depends on how he responds to practice.

  www.espn.com
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  Lions center Ragnow fractured throat in game

  Lions center Frank Ragnow fractured his throat during Sunday's game.

  www.espn.com

Thursday Nite:
Chargers
4-9, 1-5 AWAY
VS
Raiders
7-6, 2-4 HOME
FOX/NFL 7:20 PM CT LAR -3.5

Saturday:
Bills
10-3, 4-2 AWAY
VS
Broncos
5-8, 2-4 HOME
NFL 12/19 3:30 PM CT

Panthers
4-9, 2-4 AWAY
VS
Packers
10-3, 5-1 HOME
NFL 12/19 7:15 PM CT

Monday Nite:
Steelers
11-2, 5-1 AWAY
VS
Bengals
2-10-1, 2-4 HOME

Injuries:
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/injuries/

ESPN Power Rankings:
BIGGEST MOVERS
9 BEARS UP
5 BROWNS Down

GB and BUF moved up the ranks, Steelers keep slipping...

1. Kansas City Chiefs (12-1) ​

2. Green Bay Packers (10-3)​

3. Buffalo Bills (10-3)​

4. Pittsburgh Steelers (11-2)​

5. New Orleans Saints (10-3)​

6. Los Angeles Rams (9-4)​

7. Seattle Seahawks (9-4)​

8. Tennessee Titans (9-4)​

9. Indianapolis Colts (9-4)​

10. Baltimore Ravens (8-5)​

iBOATS Pigskin:
Bassman took sole position of 1st place with 11 wins....... Atta boy!!

Group Results​

RANK	ENTRY, OWNER	11	12	13	14	15	TOTAL	PCT
1	bassman284 1bassman284	7	11	10	11	0	139	96.9
2	GA_Boaterespn71195291	7	10	10	10	0	138	95.5
3	PSU Homer 1PSU Homer	6	11	11	9	0	136	92.1
4	Thoma3135 1Thoma3135	4	13	10	9	0	135	90.2
5	FishyFishFishyFish	7	12	11	9	0	134	88.2
6*	ESPNFAN4374194016 1iboats redneck joe	6	11	10	10	0	133	86.3
6*	SPJAG00 1SPJAG00	7	10	11	8	0	133	86.3
8	FlaCowboy 1FlaCowboy	8	12	10	8	0	129	79.0
9	MuskyWIMUSKY1	7	9	4	10	0	125	73.5
10	12vMan12vMan	9	11	9	10	0	121	69.6

* - Denotes tiebreaker used

Good Luck!!!
Musky

 

[GA_Boater]

The amazing thing about Frank Ragnow is his throat was fractured early in the game and he played the whole game. Must be one tough cookie!

 

[Old Ironmaker]

For several teams each game is a must win to make the tournament. Like each and every game there is no such a thing as a sure win. Ask them 12 and 1 Chiefs how they feel about the lowly 7 and 6 Raiders (I had to delete the L.V. I typed, can't do it yet). Had the up until then undefeated New England Patriots lost a single game going into the Super Bowl that season they most likely would have thier 7th Lombardi. Going undefeated is great for the record books but not so great for the grey matter of lowly football players.

In the future how will the NFL honour Belichick the way they honoured Vince Lombardi? No one would have ever in thier wildest dreams ever even dare dream some human could have become an even greater coach of the game than Vincenzo Lombardi.

 

[redneck joe]

Ironmaker - I have posted a few times about the raiders knocking us down a few years back when they were 0-10. I have learned form that to NEVER EVER take a game for granted - and given the way we are playing, especially last week, i'm worried about this week.

And I'm a raider hater, regardless of the city they are in.

 

[redneck joe]

our (TN) former golden boy had a good night, playing and finacially>

Marcus Mariota earns bonus from Raiders by filling in for the injured Derek Carr; here's how much he made

Mariota is a bit richer after 'Thursday Night Football'

www.cbssports.com

 

[aspeck]

I almost forgot yesterday was Thursday and TNF ... made my pick minutes before the game. All that stress and frenetic energy wasted ... should have just left the pick ride, then I could have complained that I forgot instead of picking wrong ...

 

[redneck joe]

better to be ignorant than stupid?

 

[aspeck]

better to be ignorant than stupid?

But what if you are both????

 

[redneck joe]

But what if you are both????

then you get to be me!

 

[sphelps]

Lol ! ^.
The Mustache makes his return tomorrow for a beat down against the Ravens ..
Let’s keep the streak going ..

 

[aspeck]

then you get to be me!

Just call me Redneck Joe! LOL!

 

[GA_Boater]

If I want to PM @redneck joe do I send to @aspeck ?

I am so confused that I am trying to have a conversation with myself. One side only says "Huh", so I can't help myself.

 

[WIMUSKY]

1st time since 2008 NE wont make the playoffs. Shows what happens when you let the GOAT out of the corral...

 

[GA_Boater]

1st time since 2008 NE wont make the playoffs. Shows what happens when you let the GOAT out of the corral...

The streak is over. Not NE, the Jets won a game.

 

[sphelps]

The streak is over. Not NE, the Jets won a game.

Outstanding news !

 

[sphelps]

TL will look great in teal and black !

 

[GA_Boater]

TL will look great in teal and black !

Have you given up on the Stashe?

 

[sphelps]

Have you given up on the Stashe?

Not given up .. For a backup he would do ok ..
Bad teams don’t get better unless they get better quarterbacks ..
We need one in a really bad way ..
Whoever the next GM and coach may be . They will be getting a potential franchise QB , a bunch of draft picks and piles of money under the cap .
That and an extremely patient Boss ....Who wouldn’t want that job ?

 

[redneck joe]

i almost picked the jets this week. :-(

 

[WIMUSKY]

Outstanding news !

Not for the Jets if they wanted Trevor Lawrence, who wouldn't. Vikes could use him.....