Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Save us, Tyrek Hill! You’re our only hope! One of the biggest surprises heading into Monday Night’s primetime matchup vs. the Los Angeles Rams was Tyreek Hill’s unexpected wrist injury that nearly forced him to miss Miami’s Week 10 contest. Hill would eventually play on Monday Night, catching 3 of 4 targets for 16 yards and a touchdown — his third touchdown of the season. But the injury, which Hill said he aggravated before Miami’s week one matchup vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars, is not improving. “It was just a small, little wrist injury. Nothing too crazy.” Hill said. He was then asked whether he suffered the injury after being detained by police before Miami’s week one matchup. “No, I wouldn’t say – I’d say Commanders week, when we had that joint practice; red zone play.” And yet, with Miami’s season hanging on by a thread, Hill has decided against season-ending injury. Despite what others may have said, he’s decided to push through and play through the injury. “I’ve been talking to a lot of people about this particular injury. At the end of the day, I just got to suck it up and just deal with the pain. It’s going to get worse the more I play, but I got get it out for my team. I’m here, I’m locked in no matter what, no matter how I feel. So even if I’ve got to cut my wrist off, I’m still out there because I love the game of football. Surgery was brought up and it was talked about whenever I talked to a few of the doctors, but it’s my call at the end of the day and my call is to stay out on the field.” For now, Tyreek Hill will continue to play and do everything he can to help the Dolphins dig themselves out of the hole they have found themselves in. But for how long depends on what the Dolphins, who sit at 3-6 and in second place in the AFC East, can do in the coming weeks. What are your thoughts on Tyreek Hill’s injury? How do you feel that he’s chosen to continue to fight through the pain until Miami’s season is on life support? Do you think tomorrow is a statement game for the Dolphins? Let us know in the comments section below!
Tyreek Hill plans to play through wrist injury, will wait to have surgery until after 2024 season
Ramalytics: Don’t overrate Patriots defense
Photo by Matthew J. Lee/The Boston Globe via Getty Images Why a strong game by Patriots against Bears could be an outlier The New England Patriots defense dominated Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears in a 19-3 victory last week. Williams was overwhelmed by the Patriots pass rush, and the outing suggests that Jerod Mayo’s unit is turning a corner after a slow start to the year. However, we often jump to conclusions far too quickly in the NFL. After diving into the advanced metrics surrounding the New England defense, there’s plenty of reason to conclude that this was more of a one-off than a sign of long-term improvement for the Patriots. After moving on from Bill Belichick, the Patriots still lack talent overall on their roster and have plenty of work to do this coming offseason and beyond. I wouldn’t overrate New England’s defense ahead of this weekend’s matchup with the Los Angeles Rams. Here’s why: Why Patriots’ domination of Bears was an outlier New England recorded 23 total pressures on Williams in Week 10. Seven came from OLB Anfernee Jennings with another five from second-year standout Keion White. These are the Patriots pressure totals from all other games this season: Week 1 vs Bengals: 11 Week 2 vs Seahawks: 21 Week 3 vs Jets: 18 Week 4 vs 49ers: 12 Week 5 vs Dolphins: 11 Week 6 vs Texans: 14 Week 7 vs Jaguars: 4 Week 8 vs Jets: 13 Week 9 vs Titans: 14 Week 10 vs Bears: 23 Of the Patriots’ 141 pressures this season, White and Jennings account for 35 and 20, respectively. Those individuals comprise nearly 40% of the team’s total pressures. It will be key for the Rams to identify and have a plan for White and Jennings, because if you slow them down the Patriots have few other options that are capable of making you pay. It’s also clear after reviewing the production over the first 10 games that the defensive outing against the Bears is not indicative of the Patriots’ recent performance. In the six games prior to Week 10, New England was averaging just 11 pressures per game before spiking all the way up to 23. Rams fans know best that Geno Smith’s play style with the Seahawks invites pressure, as he seems to prefer pushing the ball down the field rather than routinely making the underneath throw. Seattle has also had its fair share of offensive line struggles this season, including the abrupt midseason retirement of starting center Connor Williams. Rams play their best brand of football when Stafford is kept clean Monday night’s loss against the Miami Dolphins was disappointing in nearly every aspect on the offensive side of the ball—and the offensive ineptitude wasted an impressive performance by Chris Shula’s young defense. But leading up to the Week 10 set back, the Rams didn’t allow a single sack on Stafford in the previous two games against the Minnesota Vikings and Seahawks. Coincidence or not, those both turned into wins for Los Angeles. Matthew Stafford’s pass is intercepted by Anthony Walker Jr. on third down. According to ESPN Research, he has thrown an interception in six straight games, tying his longest streak in his career. — Sarah Barshop (@sarahbarshop) November 12, 2024 Stafford played his best game of the season against Minnesota on Thursday Night Football, though he easily could have left Seattle with four interceptions on the box score. If the Rams can hold up in pass protection, there is still hope for New England that they can catch Stafford on a downswing of his recently inconsistent play. Overall LA is the more talented team at this stage of its roster build. Stafford in Week 8 and Week 9 without being sacked: Vikings: 25 of 34 for 279 yards, 4 TD’s, 1 INT, 2 BTT’s, 1 TWP, 81.8% ADJ comp Seahawks: 25 of 44 for 298 yards, 2 TD’s, 1 INT, 3 BTT’s, 4 TWP’s, 63.4% ADJ comp After the loss to the Dolphins, Stafford has now thrown an interception in six-straight games which ties the longest streak in his 16-year career. Another interception in New England would set a new watermark for him. It’s also worth mentioning that the Rams are leaving sunny Los Angeles to play in Boston where Sunday’s weather forecast shows potential 17 MPH winds with gusts up to 35 MPG and a feels like temperature in the low 50 degrees. We’ve seen the Rams in earlier seasons struggle to acclimate to colder climates. All-in-all, the Rams shouldn’t be scared of the Patriots defense despite them coming off a dominant outing against the Bears. If the offensive line can hold up in pass protection and Matthew Stafford keeps the ball out of harm’s way, the Rams should be able to leave Boston with a victory and earn their fourth win in five games.
Baltimore Ravens vs. Pittsburgh Steelers live stream, TV channel, start time, odds | Week 11 2024
Derrick Henry and the Baltimore Ravens play the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET at Acrisure Stadium. The Ravens rank 25th in scoring defense this year (25.3 points allowed per game), but they’ve been shining on the offensive side of the ball, ranking best in the NFL with 31.8 points per game. The Steelers rank 18th with 326.3 total yards per game on offense, and they rank eighth with 302.7 total yards given up per game on the defensive side of the ball. Watch Ravens vs. Steelers on Fubo! Ravens vs Steelers: live streaming info, TV channel & game time Game day: Sunday, November 17, 2024 Game time: 1 p.m. ET Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Stadium: Acrisure Stadium TV Channel: CBS Live stream: Watch Redzone & other NFL content all season long on Fubo Live stream: Watch on Paramount+! Ravens vs Steelers betting lines NFL odds courtesy of BetMGM. Odds updated Saturday at 3:31 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Spread Favorite: Ravens (-3) Moneyline: Ravens (-177), Steelers (+148) Total: 48.5 points Watch Ravens vs. Steelers on Fubo! Gannett may earn revenue from sports betting operators for audience referrals to betting services. Sports betting operators have no influence over nor are any such revenues in any way dependent on or linked to the newsrooms or news coverage. Terms apply, see operator site for Terms and Conditions. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available. Call the National Council on Problem Gambling 24/7 at 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ, OH), 1-800-522-4700 (CO), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN). Must be 21 or older to gamble. Sports betting and gambling are not legal in all locations. Be sure to comply with laws applicable where you reside. We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. Ravens Wire operates independently, though, and this doesn’t influence our coverage.
Ravens players fined for multiple plays vs. Bengals, including the game-deciding play
Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images The Ravens are one of the most penalized teams in the league, but even so not enough penalties were called when they defeated the Bengals on Thursday Night Football The Cincinnati Bengals barely lost to the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday night when they failed to convert the two-point conversion, and now some question whether they shouldn’t have had a do-over. Two Ravens were fined for the Thursday game for three separate plays. Marlon Humphrey was fined on two occasions, one for a facemask on Andrei Iosivas and then another one on one of the latest hits on a QB ever seen that was somehow not called. He was fined 33,766 for these two instances. Boy I didn’t see that late hit from Marlon Humphrey that has Burrow in pain. Unreal that wasn’t called. video from @MarkVSlaughter pic.twitter.com/DpQ70c8IAM — Jake Liscow (@JakeLiscow) November 8, 2024 The other even more infuriating penalty was on the two-point conversion that ultimately lost the Bengals the game. During the play, pressure was very quick, and even on a quick replay it was clear that the Ravens had hold of multiple facemasks during the play. The Bengals were vindicated if they felt this way as well, as Travis Jones was fined $22,511 for a blow to the head/neck against Joe Burrow on the two-point conversion attempt. It may not have changed the game’s result, but it is frustrating to see the NFL admit there was a penalty after the Ravens got the win. 3 face mask penalties in one picture #bengals#refs#ravens pic.twitter.com/3JHubzOyMw — Jennifer Jones (@JenniJ014) November 10, 2024 Oh well. We’re on to Los Angeles.
What to expect out of the Colts and Anthony Richardson going forward
Grace Hollars-USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images The second time around needs to be different. Second chances are abundant in the NFL. Players may struggle with the team that drafted them but find a resurgence with another. Quarterbacks such as Jared Goff, Sam Darnold, and Baker Mayfield are just a few names in that conversation. Yes, many players find second and even third or fourth chances as they drift from team to team, but second chances are the end of the line when operating within the same franchise. Anthony Richardson is already on his second chance with the Indianapolis Colts, and I can just about guarantee there won’t be a third. Richardson has struggled on the field to start his second year. While the on the field struggles have been evident, they aren’t being cited as the reason he wasted benched in favor of Joe Flacco. The bigger issues appear to be effort and maturity. Gathering the tidbits we have received from players and coaches, it appears Richardson needs to start understanding his role as a NFL starting quarterback and begin taking it more seriously. The “tap-out” in isolation wasn’t the issue; it was the breaking point. It was the moment in which the organization felt he wasn’t quite where he needed to be to lead this team. The most important aspect now is whether Richardson has learned his leason. I don’t expect him to come straight into the Jet’s game and be unstoppable. He still needs to log reps and experience. The hope now is that he is taking a better and more engaged approach to preparing for the games. The hope is he understands that nothing in this game is promised and raw ability alone isn’t enough. The hope is he becomes a student of the game and comprehends that everyone around him is relying on him. If Richardson pours himself into the game and used his time on the bench to self reflect, he will be that much better for it. We shouldn’t look for miracles on Sunday. Anthony Richardson isn’t going to be a totally different player. We need to look for progress over the next month. Let’s see if we can identify growth and maturity. Those are less tangible traits, but they should be identifiable in aspects of his game. If we see that through the rest of the year, all is not lost, and Richardson will have made the best of his second chance.
Raiders-Dolphins: A get-right game for Miami?
The Miami Dolphins ended three-game skid with an impressive win over the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images 5 questions with The Phinsider The Las Vegas Raiders head to the Miami Dolphins in Week 11 and we’ll get to see what the Silver & Black are all about after the bye week. To preview the matchup, Kevin Nogle from our friends at The Phinsider took the time to answer a few questions about the Dolphins for Raider Nation. Q: Miami has gone from the second-ranked scoring offense in 2023 to 30th in the league nine games into the 2024 campaign. What’s the biggest obstacle for the Dolphins to overcome to become the explosive offense they once were? I wish there was an easy answer to this one. Losing quarterback Tua Tagovailoa for four games was a huge blow to the offense, but the team is not putting up a ton of points with him back on the field either. Head coach Mike McDaniel seems to be pressing too hard at times, trying to prove that he is the offensive genius he has been dubbed and looking for the perfect play or the perfect evolution to his offense, rather than sticking to what works. Defenses are sticking to two-high looks and bracketing both Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, with a jam at the line of scrimmage to throw off the timing between the receivers and Tagovailoa, but if that is all it takes to change Miami from averaging nearly 30 points per game to barely two touchdowns per game, then the offensive scheme was a mirage. The Dolphins have run the ball more this season, which does take down some of the explosive offensive plays, with running backs Raheem Mostert or De’Von Achane getting the ball instead of simply looking for Hill and Waddle on 65-yard passes, but again, the deep pass should be there, especially if a defense is creeping up to stop the run, but we really are not seeing it. Hill has been dealing with a torn ligament in his wrist, which could be a part of why we are seeing him rotate off the field as much as we have been this year. Waddle has had a drops problem this season. Maybe there is something bothering him as well. Whatever has caused this downturn in Miami’s offense has to be answered if the team wants to have any chance at a surprise wild card run this year. Gregory Fisher-Imagn ImagesMiami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel seems to be pressing too hard at times trying to showcase the offensive genius moniker bestowed upon him. Q: How does Miami take advantage of Las Vegas struggling defense in Sunday’s matchup? If you have what should be an explosive offense but have yet to find their full groove for the season, they could use a game against a team that has struggled to limit teams from scoring. The Raiders, sitting at 30th in the league with an average of 27.9 points per game allowed, could be exactly what Miami needs to get themselves in rhythm. Of course, Raiders fans are probably looking at a game against a 3-6 team that has scored an average of just 16.3 points per game this year and see a team that could allow their defense to find its rhythm. I think you are likely to see a heavy dose of Achane during this game. He has 105 carries this year, the most for on the team and 42 receptions, the most on the team. He is quietly becoming a threat no matter where he is on the field, even if Miami’s offensive struggles through the first half of the season have not allowed fans from outside south Florida to recognize it. The Dolphins are going to line him up in the backfield and in any of the receiving positions, trying to create mismatches as the defense turns their attention to Hill and Waddle. I also think the Dolphins will show more of their fast motion, hurry-up style this week. They are back at home, in a 1 p.m. game, against a team that will be wearing black and had to make the cross-country road trip. It is supposed to be in the 80s for this game. Keep the offense running at a high speed and wear out the Raiders’ defense. Miami has not had a lot of homefield advantage opportunities this year, playing night or away games during the hot months. This could be an opportunity to use the South Florida heat to their advantage — even against a team coming out of the Nevada desert. Q: The Dolphins have the third-ranked third down defense in the league allowing just a 32% conversion rate (103 attempts, 33 conversions). What makes Miami’s defense so stout on that all-important down? Calais Campbell and Zach Sieler. I think their presence on the field just completely changes the Miami defense. When Sieler missed a couple of games due to a fracture to his orbital bone, the Dolphins defense was not the same. Now that he is back, the defense looks like what new defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver wants. Campbell and Sieler can stuff the middle of the line of scrimmage, clogging running holes in short-yardage situations, but they can also get after the quarterback in passing yardage — or free up players like Chop Robinson and Emmanuel Ogbah to create pressure. Robinson growing into a bigger role is also an important part of Miami’s defensive system, especially following the season-ending injury to Jaelan Phillips. Another big move for Miami was the benching (and eventual waiving) of linebacker David Long, Jr. Long was initially named a captain for the Dolphins and was the defensive signal caller, but he struggled with consistency throughout the first half of the season and Miami was forced to move to Anthony Walker, Jr., in the middle of the defense. But when it all comes down to it, the basic answer
Buffalo Bills vs. Kansas City Chiefs 2024 odds, tips and betting trends | Week 11
Something will have to give when the streaking Buffalo Bills (8-2) meet the Kansas City Chiefs (9-0), who have won nine in a row, on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at Highmark Stadium. The spread foretells a close game, with the Bills favored by 2.5 points. The over/under for the outing is 46 points. The Bills beat the Indianapolis Colts, 30-20, in their most recent game. Bills QB Josh Allen went 22-for-37 for 280 yards, with no TDs and two INTs, versus the Colts. The Chiefs won against the Denver Broncos in their last game, 16-14. Bills vs Chiefs betting information NFL odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Saturday at 5:31 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Spread Favorite: Buffalo (-2.5) Moneyline: Buffalo (-130), Kansas City (+110) Total: 46 points Bills betting insights At home this season, Buffalo has two wins against the spread and is 4-0 overall. The Bills have compiled a 6-4-0 record against the spread this season. At home, Buffalo has two wins ATS (2-2) as 2.5-point favorites or more. In games they were favored in by 2.5 points or more so far this season, the Bills have gone 4-2 against the spread. Buffalo has gone over the total in all four home games this season. Games involving the Bills have hit the over six times this season. Bills leaders Allen: 2,281 PASS YDS / 228.1 YPG / 63.5% / 17 TD / 4 INT / 55 CAR / 261 RUSH YDS / 4 TD James Cook: 128 CAR / 576 YDS / 64 YPG / 8 TD / 20 REC / 175 YDS / 19.4 YPG / 1 TD Ray Davis: 64 CAR / 268 YDS / 26.8 YPG / 2 TD / 10 REC / 149 YDS / 14.9 YPG / 1 TD Khalil Shakir: 48 REC / 529 YDS / 58.8 YPG / 2 TD Keon Coleman: 22 REC / 417 YDS / 46.3 YPG / 3 TD Dalton Kincaid: 34 REC / 356 YDS / 35.6 YPG / 2 TD Bills vs Chiefs game info Date: Sunday, November 17, 2024 Time: 4:25 p.m. ET City: Orchard Park, New York Venue: Highmark Stadium TV Channel: CBS Live Stream: Fubo (Watch Bills vs Chiefs on Fubo) Live Stream: Watch on Paramount+ Watch the Buffalo Bills all season on Fubo! More NFL news Gannett may earn revenue from sports betting operators for audience referrals to betting services. Sports betting operators have no influence over nor are any such revenues in any way dependent on or linked to the newsrooms or news coverage. Terms apply, see operator site for Terms and Conditions. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available. Call the National Council on Problem Gambling 24/7 at 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ, OH), 1-800-522-4700 (CO), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN). Must be 21 or older to gamble. Sports betting and gambling are not legal in all locations. Be sure to comply with laws applicable where you reside. We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. Bills Wire operates independently, though, and this doesn’t influence our coverage.
Vikings Fans Don’t See Sam Darnold Getting Benched
Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images The results of our survey for this week It’s that time of the week when we take a look at our SB Nation Reacts results concerning the Minnesota Vikings for this week. We’ve got a few things we need to go over here, so let’s get to them right away. First off, we always ask whether or not our fans think that the purple are heading in the right direction, and after a victory that could charitably be described as “ugly,” the confidence of the fan base has taken a bit of a hit. This week, 77% of our respondents said that they believe that the Vikings are going in the right direction. This is just the third time this season that number has been out of the 90s and the second-lowest figure we’ve seen this season, trailing the 74% that number was at following the team’s two-game losing streak. Yes, the win over Jacksonville won’t be replayed any time soon by most fans, but a win is a win and the Vikings are still sitting pretty in the NFC playoff hunt at this point. Things could be significantly worse. Along those lines, we asked if there was any reason to think that the Vikings might bench quarterback Sam Darnold at some point. Sure, they’ll sit him if he gets hurt, but otherwise? It doesn’t appear that a lot of Vikings fans are seeing that in the future. Only 15% of those who responded to our poll think that the Vikings should consider benching Darnold for performance reasons. Darnold’s past couple of games haven’t been artistic or anything, but there isn’t really a good alternative behind him at this point. After all, we watched the Nick Mullens Show a few times last year, and the big issue there was turning the ball over, too. It’s ride or die with Darnold for 2024, it would appear. Lastly, we have a look at the betting action on this week’s game from the folks at FanDuel, and it looks like a lot of gambling types still have confidence in this team. A full 84% of those who are putting their money down on this week’s game think that the Vikings will cover a 6.5-point spread. Last week’s final score would not have covered that number, but maybe the Vikings will pull it together a little more this week. We can only hope. Those are your
Detroit Lions make 2 roster moves ahead of Week 11 game vs. Jaguars
Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Detroit Lions announced that they have made two roster moves ahead of their Week 11 game with the Jacksonville Jaguars, one on each side of the ball. The Detroit Lions are taking on the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 11, and on Saturday, they made two roster moves to account for injuries: signing linebacker Ezekiel Turner to the active roster and elevating tight end James Mitchell. In each of the previous two weeks, the Lions have purposefully kept a spot open on their 53-man roster, signed linebacker Abraham Beauplan, subsequently released him the following Monday, and then signed him back to the practice squad on Wednesday. By taking this route to and from the roster, the Lions were not forced to use any of Beauplan’s practice squad elevations, leaving him with three available on the season. Last week, the Lions used a practice squad elevation on Turner, and while he only played on special teams, the recently signed linebacker out-snapped Beauplan. Turner played in all four phases of special teams, including the important role of personal protector (PP) on punts, filling in for Jalen Reeves-Maybin who was placed on injured reserve in Week 10. By signing Turner to the active roster, if he follows the “Beauplan path,” he will still have two practice squad elevations remaining, which perfectly covers the minimum amount of games Reeves-Maybin is required to miss. It’s also worth noting that linebacker Ben Niemann showed up with an ankle injury on Friday and is currently listed as questionable. With Sam LaPorta injured and unable to play, the Lions will turn to Brock Wright as TE1, Zylstra as TE2, and Mitchell will hold the TE3 role in this upcoming game. This will be Mitchell’s first regular season game of the 2024 season. The Lions drafted Mitchell in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft and he has 29 games of experience over his first two seasons in the league. In training camp, Mitchell was in a battle for the Lions TE3 role—that initially went to Parker Hesse and is currently held by Shane Zylstra—while Mitchell landed on the practice squad. Following the conclusion of the game, Mitchell will revert back to the Lions practice squad, having used one of his three elevations for the season.
Rams-Patriots final score prediction
Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images The Los Angeles Rams are coming off a self-imposed Monday night loss The Los Angeles Rams (4-5) travel to Gillette Stadium for a matchup against the New England Patriots (3-7) in Week 11 of the NFL Season. This should be a bounce back game for the Rams who in theory have a more complete roster than New England. Of course, the best teams do not always win on Sunday. It is which team plays the best in a 60-minute window. The Patriots are on a two-game win streak and may have found their future with rookie quarterback Drake Maye. Maye is an exciting young QB who has a strong arm and can run. What’s not to love about him if you are a New England fan? The rest of New England’s roster with the exception of a few starters is more or less a work in progress as they try to retool and rebuild for future seasons to come. The expectation for the Rams is they should be able to compete now. They have Matthew Stafford and Sean McVay to go along with plenty of starting caliber talent, and yet LA has been inconsistent. It’s unclear what this team is missing, but they certainly did not look like a playoff ready team in their Monday night loss to the Miami Dolphins. Despite the semi self-imposed loss to the Dolphins last week, I am going to pick the Rams in this one simply due to my perception of LA having the more complete roster at this time. Final Score: Rams 24, Patriots 10 Of course, it’s any given Sunday in this league and this may be an overreaction but if LA loses on Sunday, then I think many will question how “ready” this team really is, whereas if New England wins it would help them make a case that they are not as far behind as many may have thought going into this NFL campaign.
