jake haener to replace injured derek carr vs commanders

Jake Haener to replace injured Derek Carr vs. Commanders

Jake Haener is the next man up to play as center for the New Orleans Saints. Haener will make his first start in the NFL on Sunday against the Washington Commanders.  Derek Carr is nursing a left hand injury that will keep him out on Sunday and possibly for the rest of the season, and Haener will be picked over Spencer Rattler.  Haener was the backup for Saints when Carr was absent with an oblique injury earlier in the campaign. Although he came in to relieve Carr of his duties when he was injured in Week 5 against the Kansas City Chiefs, former head coach Dennis Allen gave all the starts to Rattler. Rattler was 0-3 as a starter. Now, Haener will get the opportunity to be QB1. 

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marquise brown gets last clearance to return to practice

Marquise Brown gets last clearance to return to practice

“Hollywood” could return to Kansas City before the final credits roll on the regular. Marquise Brown is coming back.  The wide receiver who is recovering from a surgery to repair his SC joint, has gotten final clearance to return to practice with the Chiefs. This sets a path for Brown to play before the playoffs.  Brown, who is presently on injured reserve,  might have his 21-day practice window opened Friday or Monday, but Kansas City will be careful about his return.  Marquise is yet to make his Chiefs debut due to a preseason injury, despite being signed to a one-year contract ahead of the 2024 campaign. Kansas signed him with hopes of getting a deep threat to their offense. 

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miami dolphins vs new york jets

NFL PREDICTIONS: Miami Dolphins VS New York Jets betting Tips

The Miami Dolphins will want to drown the New York Jets when both teams meet today at the Hard Rock Stadium. Read our analysis on Dolphins VS Jets.  Keep reading to find out our NFL Betting tips, picks, odds, and analysis for the Dolphins VS Jets game. We have other previews for this league. Predictions And Betting Preview For Miami Dolphins VS New York Jets  Odds provided by 1XBet. Betting On The Miami Dolphins The Miami Dolphins haven’t made much progress with a 3-3 record during their season run, so they need to win more games to secure a wild-card spot. This is a winnable match against the Jets, as Rodgers is 22nd in EPA play with a 63.8 completion percentage and 5.9 YPA during the same stretch. New York is 1-4 while permitting 24.6 points per game and the 9th highest EPA per play.  Since coming back from a concussion in Week 8, Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa is pacing the NFL in EPA per play while completing 77.3% of his passes for an impressive 7.6 yards per attempt. Analysts expect Tagovailoa and Miami’s offense to deliver too many points on the board for the Jets to struggle to keep up with.  Betting On The New York Jets The New York Jets defense was supposed to be their calling card, but Aaron Rodgers inability to lead the offense has affected the stop unit poorly. The Jets possess the seventh-lowest yards per play and tie for the eight-fewest play per drive (5.8). New York has permitted opponents to average the sixth-highest drive length (3:00) with the eight-most plays per drive (6.2). It has added up to the Jets losing the time-of-possession battle in six successive matches.  MatchPlug Prediction For Miami Dolphins VS New York Jets  The Dolphins aim to win most of their matches this week, and analysts don’t trust the Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers to pull off an upset on the road against a healthy Miami defense. So, take the Dolphins to cover the spread.  Final Prediction: Miami Dolphins Spread.

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NFL PREDICTIONS: Minnesota Vikings VS Atlanta Falcons betting Tips

The Atlanta Falcons will want to end a three-game skid when they visit the Minnesota Vikings tonight. Watch Vikings VS Falcons.  To get NFL predictions for Watch Vikings VS Falcons, you can visit MatchPlug. We are one of the Best sports betting sites to get picks, odds, and previews for all NFL games.  Predictions And Betting Preview For Minnesota Vikings VS Atlanta Falcons Odds as seen on 1XBet. Betting On The Minnesota Vikings The Minnesota Vikings have won 14 of their last 20 matches, and while their defense shows signs of breaking apart, they have allowed the fifth-fewest points per game (18.3) and lowest EPA per play. Minnesota have a higher clip than any team in the NFL (38.0%) and are fourth in pressure percentage. Similarly, analysts like that the Vikings defense knows Atlanta QB Kirk Cousins very well. Most of Cousin’s numbers drop drastically when he is not throwing from a clean pocket. He dips from a 7.8 yards per attempt and 71.9 completion percentage to respective 7.3 and 56.1% marks when pressured.  Betting On The Atlanta Falcons This match won’t exactly qualify as a high-end contest on the surface, and it’s due to the Atlanta Falcons’ record. The Falcons permit a middling 7.24 yards per target and 72.0 catch percentage to opposing tight ends; they also haven’t encountered many top receivers at the position. Fans can expect Atlanta to lean on the run to shorten the match and sideline Vikings offense.  Bijan Robinson has topped 70% snap share in four straight, and he can deliver a solid 3.37 yards after contact per attempt and 34.1 breakaway percentage for the season. Supporters can have confidence in Robinson and Atlanta’s offensive line. The team is sixth in PFF run blocking grade, and the second-year rusher has cleared his total in 6 of the past seven matches, while averaging 85.7 rushing yards per and 4.8 yards per carry.  MatchPlug Prediction For Minnesota Vikings VS Atlanta Falcons  The Vikings continue to win close matches, and they have a superior coaching staff. In addition, Minnesota knows Kirk Cousins well, and he has turned the ball over six times during the Falcons three-game skid. The Vikings enter Week 14 with a 2-4-1 record against the spread, so expect them to cover today. Final Prediction: Minnesota Vikings Spread. 

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new york giants vs new orleans saints

NFL PREDICTIONS: New York Giants VS New Orleans Saints betting Tips

The New Orleans Saints will visit the Meadowlands on Sunday when they compete against the New York Giants. Read our preview of Giants VS Saints. MatchPlug has the NFL predictions, picks, odds, and analysis for Giants VS Saints. Check out the previews for similar matches on our site. Predictions And Betting Preview For New York Giants VS New Orleans Saints  Odds provided by 1XBet. Betting On The New York Giants The New York Giants have permitted a run of 18 or more yards in all of their last eight matches and in 10 games overall this term. With Alvin Kamara as the starting running back for their opponents, he will hit a high mark for the Saints. If Taysom Hill wasn’t injured, he would have been another player to back.  Most of the runs that the Giants have conceded have been from their quarterbacks, but Derek Carr is not a mobile threat out of the pocket. Carr has 59 yards rushing this campaign with a long of 13 yards. Jamaal Williams has just 32 carries on the season and is mostly used for short yardage events.  Betting On The New Orleans Saints The New Orleans Saints spot a 4-8 record and are still alive in the NFC South race. They will like their chances of winning when they face the Giants today. They have won two of their last three matches after losing seven straight. Their current opponents have lost seven consecutive matches and seem to have lost hope this season after letting Daniel Jones go.  Kamara is the starting linebacker for the Saints in this game and he has explosive plays. He has 23 runs of 10+ yards and 45 runs where he reached up to 15 MPH. Both of those numbers are the second-highest in any given term throughout his career. Now, Kamara will face a New York team with the 29th-ranked rushing defense in the  NFL and that permitted 52 runs of 10 yards.  MatchPlug Prediction For New York Giants VS New Orleans Saints  On paper and by performance, the New Orleans Saints are in a better position to win this match versus the New York Giants. Take the Saints on the moneyline.  Final Prediction: New Orleans Saints moneyline. 

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NFL PREDICTIONS: Pittsburgh Steelers VS Cleveland Browns betting Tips

Two AFC North rivals will have their second meeting in three weeks when the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Cleveland Browns. Don’t miss Steelers VS Browns.  Read out NFL predictions, picks, odds, and analysis for Steelers VS Browns. MatchPlug provides accurate Sports betting predictions for NFL previews.  Predictions And Betting Preview For Pittsburgh Steelers VS Cleveland Browns Odds provided by 1XBet. Betting On The Pittsburgh Steelers The Pittsburgh Steelers just took their third loss of the season to the Cleveland Browns in Week 12, but that can be chalked up to an anomaly. That match witnessed a lot of heavy snowing and strong winds that kept both clubs one-dimensional and away from their normal offensive scheme.  Pittsburgh has the obvious edge today, thanks to their defense that is permitting only 311 total yards per game (6th in the NFL).  Betting On Cleveland Browns  Meanwhile, the Cleveland Browns have played below-average at defending the rush. The Browns are 22nd in rushing yards allowed per game (1,538) while conceding 17 rushing touchdowns. They are tied for fourth-most among all teams.  If the Browns bring this type of performance against the Steelers and their veteran quarterback Russell Wilson, he will have no other choice but to fallback on some of his backfield options. Thankfully for Pittsburgh, they have a good player in Najee Harris.  MatchPlug Prediction For Pittsburgh Steelers VS Cleveland Browns  The Steelers lead the AFC North, thanks to their strong rushing attack led by Harris. Fans can expect him to play a significant role against a Browns defense that stays susceptible on the ground.  Final Prediction: Pittsburgh Steelers Moneyline. 

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NFL PREDICTIONS: Tampa Bay Buccaneers VS Las Vegas Raiders betting Tips

The Las Vegas Raiders will visit the Sunshine State to play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers today. Don’t miss Buccaneers VS Raiders.  Use out NFL Betting tips to wager easily on Buccaneers VS Raiders. You can also find similar previews on MatchPlug.  Predictions And Betting Preview For Tampa Bay Buccaneers VS Las Vegas Raiders  Odds provided by 1XBet. Betting On Tampa Bay Buccaneers The Tampa Bay Buccaneers may have a weak defense, but the Raiders lack the playmakers to exploit that weakness. Las Vegas is last in the NFL in rush EPA, and their tight end Brock Bowers is the only weapon they have in a one-dimensional passing match.  The Buccaneers are fifth in the league in offensive success rate and should have little issues running up the score at home here. They are also off a win against the Carolina Panthers that was way closer than they expected, so they won’t take the Raiders for granted.  Betting On The Las Vegas Raiders  The Las Vegas Raiders almost upset the Kansas City Chiefs as 13.5 -point road dogs last week, but that doesn’t erase the fact they lost eight matches in a row, with five of those losses happening by double digits.  On the other end of the ball, Vegas is 26th in the NFL in defensive dropback EPA and 28th in points per game conceded (27.8). The Buccaneers offensive line allows pressure at the lowest rate in the league, and if it can control Maxx Crosby, then Baker Mayfield will have enough time to destroy a weak secondary.  MatchPlug Prediction For Tampa Bay Buccaneers VS Las Vegas Raiders  The Raiders have lost eight consecutive matches, and will now travel for an early match. The Buccaneers are the more talented side (mainly on offense) and are in a fight for the NFC South, while Las Vegas is tanked. Final Prediction: Tampa Bay Buccaneers spread. 

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nfl ends investigation into sexual assault allegations against deshaun watson

NFL ends investigation into sexual assault allegations against Deshaun Watson

The NFL has ended an investigation into sexual assault allegations against Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson.  They had been reviewing the case for months, debating whether Watson should be punished or not.  “The matter is closed,” league spokesman Brian McCarthy said Friday in an email to The Associated Press. “There was insufficient evidence to support a finding of a violation of the personal conduct policy.” Watson, who got an 11-game suspension in 2022, was accused of assault in Texas by a woman in September. She wanted over $1 million in damages before the parties reached a confidential settlement.  Deshaun denied the allegations through his attorney, Rusty Hardin. He had suffered a season-ending Achilles tendon tear in October, and had been recovering with hopes of coming back next season. 

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pickens on browns rematch with greg newsome: 'i don't even know who that is'

Steelers’ George Pickens on Browns rematch with Greg Newsome: ‘I don’t even know who that is’

Pittsburgh Steelers’ George Pickens had some comments about the uneventful match between the Browns and Steelers that happened last Sunday.  But one thing that remained unchanged is the rivalry between Pittsburgh and Cleveland. Pickens did not even recognize the existence of Browns’ defender Greg Newsome. He told reporters “I don’t even know who that is,” on Friday. Pickens was not exactly professional when speaking on the Steelers loss to the Browns. After losing 24-19 to them and getting into an altercation with Greg Newsome II, he maintained that he did not think Cleveland was a good team.  Statistically speaking, Pickens was correct. The Browns are all but knocked out of the playoff contention at 3-9, falling short of expectations after ending 11-6 and reaching the playoffs last term.  He  doubled down on his stance Friday. “I just go by the record,” Pickens said. When asked if Cleveland were getting bulletin board material, he kept it simple: “I don’t know what motivates them. I’m just focused on what we can do.”

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diontae johnson suspended for one match

Diontae Johnson suspended for one match for refusing to enter Ravens Week 13 loss to Eagles

The Baltimore Ravens have suspended wide receiver Diontae Johnson for one game on Wednesday for a behaviour deemed detrimental to the team. It was Johnson “refusing to enter our game against the Philadelphia Eagles” on Sunday. Johnson will now miss the Ravens’ Week 15 match against the New York Giants following the upcoming bye week.  Wednesday’s suspension explains why he was missing from Baltimore’s defeat in Philadelphia where he recorded no snaps.  “We have made the difficult decision to suspend Diontae Johnson for our upcoming game against the New York Giants for conduct detrimental to the team,” Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said in a statement on Wednesday. “We will have no further comments on this matter going forward.”

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