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The Rams’ move to claim quarterback Baker Mayfield off of waivers was Tuesday’s biggest story involving the teams playing on Thursday night, but it’s unclear at this point if Mayfield has a chance of being on the field against the Raiders. Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams and Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey should be on the [more] … [Read more...] about Davante Adams: Always a fun matchup with Jalen Ramsey

The stretch run is coming, one week at a time. And to cap every remaining week, we’ll have out some awards. You know the routine by now. Five winners. Plenty of other deserving finalists. Here we go. Offensive player of the week: Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow. Superman has Kryptonite, and Patrick Mahomes has Joe Burrow. [more] … [Read more...] about PFT’s Week 13 2022 NFL awards

Statistically, Raiders edge rusher Chandler Jones has been having a quiet 2022 — his first year with the team after signing a three-year deal with Las Vegas in March. But he broke out in a big way for the club’s Week 13 victory over the Chargers and now he’s been rewarded for it. Jones is [more] … [Read more...] about Chandler Jones is the AFC defensive player of the week

On Tuesday afternoon, word emerged of the Rams claiming quarterback Baker Mayfield on waivers. Linebacker Bobby Wagner met with reporters after it became clear that Mayfield would be playing for the Rams. Wagner’s responses, or lack thereof, were intriguing. What’s his reaction to the news? “Anything to help the team,” Wagner said. What does he [more] … [Read more...] about Bobby Wagner didn’t have much to say about Baker Mayfield

The Rams claimed Baker Mayfield off waivers Tuesday, and he arrived at the team facility about 14 hours ago. Coach Sean McVay said the Rams are “working through” the quarterback’s status for Thursday Night Football. “I’ll lean toward him being active,” McVay said. He acknowledged it would be “unprecedented” for a quarterback to be ready [more] … [Read more...] about Rams are leaning toward having Baker Mayfield active Thursday night

For the third consecutive week, Raiders Josh Jacobs has a questionable designation. He started the past two weeks and had 67 touches for 453 yards and three touchdowns despite a calf injury. Jacobs also has a quadriceps injury this week. He had another limited practice Wednesday after being estimated as a non-participant Monday. Cornerback Tyler [more] … [Read more...] about Josh Jacobs questionable with calf, quad injuries

The Rams are leaning toward having Baker Mayfield active for Thursday Night Football. Coach Sean McVay made it sound as if John Wolford‘s availability will play a part in whether Mayfield dresses. Wolford was limited in Tuesday and Wednesday’s practices. He has started two of the three games Matthew Stafford has missed. Third-stringer Bryce Perkins [more] … [Read more...] about John Wolford questionable for Thursday Night Football

The NFL has unveiled this year’s list of nominees for the Walter Payton Man of the Year award. The award has been given out since 1970 and was renamed for the late Bears star in 1999. The award honors a player for his excellence on and off the field with each team nominating a player [more] … [Read more...] about NFL announces 2022 Walter Payton Man of the Year nominees

The Panthers released quarterback Baker Mayfield on Monday. All teams have until 4:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday to make a waivers claim for the balance of Mayfield’s contract. It’s five games, at a total financial investment of $1.349 million. There are three categories of teams that could be interested. One, teams that would want him [more] … [Read more...] about Which teams may make a claim for Baker Mayfield?