Jags go from favorites to 2.5-point underdogs to Bucs

In just a matter of days, the Jags went from favorites vs. the Bucs to underdogs and it was likely due to some key injuries.

The Jacksonville Jaguars opened the week as 1.5-point favorites over the Tampa Bay Bucs, but that’s no longer the case. Per BetMGM, they are now 2.5-point underdogs for their upcoming in-state battle Week 13.

The Jags’ final injury report for Week 13 had multiple starters listed as questionable, including linebacker Myles Jack and corner Tre Herndon, who were ruled questionable while safety Ronnie Harrison was ruled out with a concussion. That’s not a good position to be in with the No. 4 ranked passing defense coming into town, especially when considering the Jags’ defense was struggling all around even when they were 100%. That said, their iffy status health-wise seemingly caught the eyes of oddsmakers.

The Jaguars went from being a -115 favorite on the money line to a +115 underdog in the category. The over/under for the game also decreased from 48.5 to 47.5.

Heading into Sunday’s game fans can honestly say the Jags have been difficult to gauge with a 5-6 record against the spread. They also are below .500 against the spread at home with a 2-3 record.

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James Harden honors NBA legend Vince Carter in postgame interview

After scoring 60 points in just three quarters, Rockets star James Harden paused his postgame interview to honor NBA legend Vince Carter.

Houston Rockets guard James Harden scored a historic 60 points in just three quarters during Saturday’s huge win over Atlanta. But a big part of his postgame interview was about one of his legendary NBA opponents.

Now 42 years old and in his 22nd and final season, Saturday (box score) was most likely the final game in Houston for Hawks swingman and future Basketball Hall of Famer Vince Carter, barring a trade or buyout.

After starting his postgame interview with local network AT&T SportsNet Southwest, Harden paused for about 30 seconds to recognize Carter on his way off the court. The entire exchange played out on live television.

Courtside reporter Cayleigh Griffin, who was interviewing Harden, made it clear that she had no objections at all to the brief delay.

Harden’s 60 points on 24 field-goal attempts during Saturday’s blowout victory were the fewest of any player in NBA history to score 60. The former NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) also tied Michael Jordan for career 60+ point games at four, which is the third-most in NBA history. No other active player has more than one 60+ point game.

Harden now leads the NBA at 38.9 points per game, which is nearly eight points per game above the No. 2 scorer (Giannis Antetokounmpo) at 31.2 points. That 38.9 total would be the highest in over 55 NBA seasons.

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Fantasy Football – Week 13 Updated PPR Lineup Cheat Sheet Rankings

NFL fantasy football PPR rankings for Week 13 of the NFL season.

The fantasy football title pursuit is scorching hot in Week 13, and we have the fantasy football player rankings and cheat sheets to keep your team ablaze.

Bye weeks are behind us, but there are crucial lineup decisions to be made for playoff positioning.

We consulted with our friends at TheHuddle.com, who have been helping fantasy players just like you win their leagues for over two decades. Check out TheHuddle.com‘s top players in point-per-reception (PPR) fantasy scoring for the upcoming weekend:

Quarterback Rankings – Week 13

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  1. Patrick Mahomes, KC vs. OAK – 30.0 projected fantasy points
  2. Nick Foles, JAC vs. TB  – 28.5
  3. Russell Wilson, SEA vs. MIN – 28.0
  4. Drew Brees, NO vs. ATL – 27.5
  5. Lamar Jackson, BAL vs. SF – 27.0
  6. Josh Allen, BUF vs. DAL – 26.5
  7. Jameis Winston, TB vs. JAC – 26.0
  8. Kyler Murray, ARI vs. LAR – 24.5
  9. Jared Goff, LAR vs. ARI – 24.0
  10. Dak Prescott, DAL vs. BUF – 22.5
  11. Kirk Cousins, MIN vs. SEA – 22.0
  12. Matt Ryan, ATL vs. NO – 21.5
  13. Carson Wentz, PHI vs. MIA – 21.5
  14. Aaron Rodgers, GB vs. NYG – 21.0
  15. Andy Dalton, CIN vs. NYJ – 21.0
  16. Baker Mayfield, CLE vs. PIT – 20.0
  17. Mitchell Trubisky, CHI vs. DET – 19.5

Running Backs Rankings – Week 13

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  1. Christian McCaffrey, CAR vs. WAS – 31.0 projected fantasy points
  2. Dalvin Cook, MIN vs. SEA – 26.0
  3. Saquon Barkley, NYG vs. GB – 23.0
  4. Ezekiel Elliott, DAL vs. BUF – 22.0
  5. Miles Sanders, PHI vs. MIA – 22.0
  6. Josh Jacobs, OAK vs. KC – 21.0
  7. Devonta Freeman, ATL vs. NO – 20.0
  8. Chris Carson, SEA vs. MIN – 20.0
  9. Le’Veon Bell, NYJ vs. CIN – 19.0
  10. Todd Gurley, LAR vs. ARI – 19.0
  11. Melvin Gordon, LAC vs. DEN – 19.0
  12. Kenyan Drake, ARI vs. LAR – 19.0
  13. Alvin Kamara, NO vs. CAR – 19.0
  14. Derrick Henry, TEN vs. IND – 18.0
  15. Kareem Hunt, CLE vs. PIT – 18.0
  16. Jamaal Williams, GB vs. NYG – 18.0
  17. Mark Ingram, BAL vs. SF – 17.0
  18. Jonathan Williams, IND vs. TEN – 17.0
  19. Leonard Fournette, JAC vs. TB – 17.0
  20. Ronald Jones, TB vs. JAC – 17.0
  21. Tarik Cohen, CHI vs. DET – 16.0
  22. Aaron Jones, GB vs. NYG – 16.0
  23. Tevin Coleman, SF vs. BAL – 15.0
  24. Sony Michel, NE vs. HOU – 14.0
  25. Nick Chubb, CLE vs. PIT – 14.0
  26. Benny Snell, PIT vs. CLE – 14.0

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Wide Receivers Rankings – Week 13

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  1. Michael Thomas, NO vs. ATL – 33.0 projected fantasy points
  2. DJ Chark, JAC vs. TB – 32.0
  3. Cooper Kupp, LAR vs. ARI – 24.0
  4. Chris Godwin, TB vs. JAC – 24.0
  5. Julian Edelman, NE vs. HOU – 23.0
  6. Davante Adams, GB vs. NYG – 23.0
  7. DJ Moore, CAR vs. WAS – 23.0
  8. Tyreek Hill, KC vs. OAK – 22.0
  9. Amari Cooper, DAL vs. BUF – 21.0
  10. Dede Westbrook, JAC vs. TB – 20.0
  11. Adam Thielen, MIN vs. SEA – 20.0
  12. Tyler Lockett, SEA vs. MIN – 19.0
  13. Tyler Boyd, CIN vs. NYJ – 19.0
  14. Cole Beasley, BUF vs. DAL – 18.0
  15. Allen Robinson, CHI vs. DET – 18.0
  16. Auden Tate, CIN vs. NYJ – 18.0
  17. Randall Cobb, DAL vs. BUF – 17.0
  18. Robby Anderson, NYJ vs. CIN – 17.0
  19. Calvin Ridley, ATL vs. NO – 17.0
  20. Odell Beckham Jr., CLE vs. PIT – 16.0
  21. Corey Davis, TEN vs. IND – 16.0
  22. James Washington, PIT vs. CLE – 15.0
  23. Jamison Crowder, NYJ vs. CIN – 14.0
  24. DeVante Parker, MIA vs. PHI – 14.0
  25. Mecole Hardman, KC vs. OAK – 14.0
  26. Julio Jones, ATL vs. NO – 12.0
  27. Robert Woods, LAR vs. ARI – 12.0
  28. Darius Slayton, NYG vs. GB – 12.0
  29. A.J. Brown, TEN vs. IND – 12.0
  30. Mohamed Sanu – NE vs. HOU – 11.0

Tight Ends Rankings – Week 13

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  1. Travis Kelce, KC vs. OAK – 23.0 projected fantasy points
  2. Jared Cook, NO vs. ATL – 18.0
  3. Zach Ertz, PHI vs. MIA – 18.0
  4. George Kittle, SF vs. BAL – 18.0
  5. Darren Waller, OAK vs. KC – 17.0
  6. Hunter Henry, LAC vs. DEN – 15.0
  7. Kyle Rudolph, MIN vs. SEA – 14.0
  8. Jack Doyle, IND vs. TEN – 14.0
  9. Jacob Hollister, SEA vs. MIN – 14.0
  10. Dallas Goedert, PHI vs. MIA – 13.0
  11. Ryan Griffin, NYJ vs. CIN – 12.0
  12. Tyler Higbee, LAR vs. ARI – 12.0
  13. Kaden Smith, NYG vs. GB – 12.0
  14. Noah Fant, DEN vs. LAC – 12.0
  15. Greg Olsen, CAR vs. WAS – 10.0

Place Kickers Rankings – Week 13

  1. Mason Crosby, GB vs. NYG – 12.0 projected fantasy points
  2. Jason Myers, SEA vs. MIN – 12.0
  3. Wil Lutz, NO vs. ATL – 12.0
  4. Ryan Succop TEN vs. IND – 11.0
  5. Sam Ficken, NYJ vs. CIN – 11.0
  6. Brandon McManus, DEN vs. LAC – 10.0
  7. Ka’imi Fairbairn, HOU vs. NE – 10.0
  8. Harrison Butker, KC vs. OAK – 10.0
  9. Justin Tucker, BAL vs. SF – 9.0
  10. Greg Zuerlein, LAR vs. ARI – 9.0
  11. Matt Gay, TB vs. JAC – 9.0
  12. Adam Vinatieri, IND vs. TEN – 8.0
  13. Stephen Hauschka, BUF vs. DAL – 8.0
  14. Randy Bullock, CIN vs. NYJ – 8.0

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Defensive Team Rankings – Week 13

  1. Panthers, CAR vs. WAS – 15.0 projected fantasy points
  2. Packers, GB vs. NYG – 10.0
  3. Eagles, PHI vs. MIA – 10.0
  4. Chargers, LAC vs. DEN – 9.0
  5. Chiefs, KC vs. OAK – 9.0
  6. 49ers, SF vs. BAL – 8.0
  7. Rams, LAR vs. ARI – 9.0
  8. Lions, DET vs. CHI – 8.0
  9. Ravens, BAL vs. SF – 7.0
  10. Redskins, WAS vs. CAR – 7.0
  11. Cardinals, ARI vs. LAR – 7.0
  12. Titans, TEN vs. IND – 7.0
  13. Browns, CLE vs. PIT – 7.0
  14. Patriots, NE vs. HOU – 7.0

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Game day inactives, injuries and weather: Week 13

Sunday updates will begin when teams start releasing official pregame inactives and starter information to the league. This is typically around 60-90 minutes prior to the kickoff of their game.

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TODAY’S KEY GAME-TIME DECISIONS
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Titans at Colts (1:00pm ET)

Kickoff Weather: Indoors if conditions warrant

TENNESSEE TITANS
Inactives: Added upon release by team
Lineup Notes: WR Tajae Sharpe (hamstring) was downgraded to questionable on Saturday and looks iffy to play. TE Delanie Walker (ankle) will end this season on IR.

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
Inactives: Added upon release by team
Lineup Notes: RB Marlon Mack (hand) will be on the sidelines again this weekend. Joining him will be WR T.Y. Hilton (calf) following his brief return to action last week. WR Parris Campbell (hand) put in limited practices all week and is questionable to return Sunday.

Jets at Bengals (1:00pm ET)

Kickoff Weather: 45 degrees and clear

NEW YORK JETS
Inactives: Added upon release by team
Lineup Notes: None

CINCINNATI BENGALS
Inactives: Added upon release by team
Lineup Notes: WR A.J. Green (ankle) remains out indefinitely.

Redskins at Panthers (1:00pm ET)

Kickoff Weather: 61 degrees and overcast

WASHINGTON REDSKINS
Inactives: Added upon release by team
Lineup Notes: RB Chris Thompson (toe) put in a limited week of practice and is questionable to make his long-awaited return to the field. WR Paul Richardson (hamstring) has been ruled out after failing to practice all week.

CAROLINA PANTHERS
Inactives: Added upon release by team
Lineup Notes: None

49ers at Ravens (1:00pm ET)

Kickoff Weather: 40 degrees with a 90% chance of light rain

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
Inactives: Added upon release by team
Lineup Notes: RB Matt Breida (ankle) got on the practice field this week on a limited basis and has improved to questionable status, however, his return to play is unclear. WR Dante Pettis (knee) has been ruled out this week. PK Robbie Gould (quad) has a good chance to return to kicking this week after a solid week of practice.

BALTIMORE RAVENS
Inactives: Added upon release by team
Lineup Notes: None

Buccaneers at Jaguars (1:00pm ET)

Kickoff Weather: 76 degrees and partly cloudy

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
Inactives: Added upon release by team
Lineup Notes: None

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
Inactives: Added upon release by team
Lineup Notes: None

Browns at Steelers (1:00pm ET)

Kickoff Weather: 47 degrees and overcast

CLEVELAND BROWNS
Inactives: Added upon release by team
Lineup Notes: None

PITTSBURGH STEELERS
Inactives: Added upon release by team
Lineup Notes: RB James Conner (shoulder) progressed to doubtful this week but is not expected to play again. WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (concussion, knee) has been ruled out again.

Packers at Giants (1:00pm ET)

Kickoff Weather: 32 degrees with a 50% chance of light rain

GREEN BAY PACKERS
Inactives: Added upon release by team
Lineup Notes: None

NEW YORK GIANTS
Inactives: Added upon release by team
Lineup Notes: WR Golden Tate (concussion) didn’t practice all week and is out. TE Rhett Ellison (concussion) and TE Evan Engram (foot) have been ruled out again.

Eagles at Dolphins (1:00pm ET)

Kickoff Weather: 78 degrees and partly cloudy

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
Inactives: Added upon release by team
Lineup Notes: RB Jordan Howard (shoulder) had another limited week of practice but has yet to be cleared for contact so he’ll miss another game. WR Alshon Jeffery (ankle) is on track to return to action after putting in a full practice on Friday and not making the team’s final injury report. The same goes for WR Nelson Agholor (knee). TE Zach Ertz (hamstring) only got in a limited practice on Friday but the team is hopeful he’ll suit up today.

MIAMI DOLPHINS
Inactives: Added upon release by team
Lineup Notes: WR Jakeem Grant (ankle) was placed on IR, ending his season.

Rams at Cardinals (4:05pm ET)

Kickoff Weather: Indoors if conditions warrant

LOS ANGELES RAMS
Inactives: Added upon release by team
Lineup Notes: TE Gerald Everett (knee) didn’t hit the practice field this week and has been declared out.

ARIZONA CARDINALS
Inactives: Added upon release by team
Lineup Notes: QB Kyler Murray (hamstring) was added to the team’s injury report on Friday as questionable despite a full practice. RB Chase Edmonds (hamstring) returned to practice this week and is on track to return to action after failing to make the team’s final injury report.

Chargers at Broncos (4:25pm ET)

Kickoff Weather: 39 degrees and clear

SAN DIEGO CHARGERS
Inactives: Added upon release by team
Lineup Notes: None

DENVER BRONCOS
Inactives: Added upon release by team
Lineup Notes: None

Raiders at Chiefs (4:25pm ET)

Kickoff Weather: 35 degrees and overcast

OAKLAND RAIDERS
Inactives: Added upon release by team
Lineup Notes: WR Hunter Renfrow (rib) is out.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
Inactives: Added upon release by team
Lineup Notes: RB Damien Williams (rib) didn’t practice all week and is out.

Patriots at Texans (8:20pm ET)

Kickoff Weather: 59 degrees and clear

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
Inactives: Added upon release by team
Lineup Notes: WR Mohamed Sanu (ankle) was limited in practice all week but is expected to return to action today despite his questionable status. WR Phillip Dorsett (concussion) cleared protocol and is expected to return also following a limited week of practice. WR Julian Edelman (shoulder) is of course expected to play through his questionable tags yet again. TE Ryan Izzo is out again. PK Kai Forbath was signed this week to kick followed by the release of PK Nick Folk.

HOUSTON TEXANS
Inactives: Added upon release by team
Lineup Notes: None

Vikings at Seahawks (Monday Night)

Kickoff Weather: 44 degrees and clear

MINNESOTA VIKINGS
Inactives: Added upon release by team
Lineup Notes: WR Adam Thielen (hamstring) remains limited in practice but remains on track to return to action Monday night.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
Inactives: Added upon release by team
Lineup Notes: TE Luke Wilson (hamstring) has yet to return to practice this week and he’s not expected to play despite a questionable tag.

Georgia fans took over Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday

Georgia football fans took over Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday

If the angles on TV didn’t already do it justice, Georgia fans absolutely took over Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday.

After invading Nashville to kick off the 2019 season, you all have been with this team through thick and thin, and for that we say thank you.

This journey is far from over, but today was another great step in the right direction for the game we’ve been waiting for since Jacksonville.

But first, take a moment to enjoy these pics from ‘The Flats’.

Joel Embiid has been a new player since zero-point game in Toronto

The Sixers have won each of their last three games, and Joel Embiid has been a truly dominant force in each of those contests.

Last season, the Philadelphia 76ers saw their quest for the Larry O’Brien trophy end at the hands of Kawhi Leonard and one of the most dramatic shots the NBA has ever seen.

And when Joel Embiid returned to the scene of the crime — the place where he was last seen sobbing in the aftermath of the heartbreak — he turned in the worst performance of his young career.

In the games since then, though, the young big man has been quite dominant. With 32 points, 11 rebounds and four assists in Saturday night’s win over the visiting Indiana Pacers, Embiid has put together an incredible stretch. Over the last three contests, he’s averaging 30.7 points, 14.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists and two blocks. He’s also taken a total of 44 free throws, an average of 14.7 per contest.

His newfound productivity isn’t a coincidence, either. According to Kyle Neubeck of the Philly Voice, Embiid has experienced an awakening since the Nov. 25 debacle at Scotiabank Arena.

Since the Toronto game, I kind of changed my mindset on the whole season. I have not been as aggressive as I was last year, attempting 10 free throws a game, so the last couple of games I have just been aggressive… Just being more physical, creating the contact, causing whoever is guarding me to react to it.

Of course, until the Sixers head back up to Toronto and Embiid’s dominance travels to Canada with him, little else will matter. As of right now, the perception is that the combination of Marc Gasol, Serge Ibaka and Pascal Siakam is a bit too much for him. His individual brilliance and ability to put up impressive stat lines has never been in question. His ability to beat the Raptors has.

Embiid will have the opportunity to prove otherwise when the Sixers next play at the Raptors on Jan. 22, though Toronto will pay Philadelphia a visit for a Dec. 8 contest at the Wells Fargo Center. The Sixers will enter play on Dec. 1 with a 14-6 record, while the Raptors — even without Leonard — are sitting pretty at 14-4./

Embiid will have to wait a few games to get some revenge against the Raptors, but he is helping the Sixers do something more important right now — string together some wins. The club has now won three straight and seven of their last eight and will host the Utah Jazz on Monday night.

Hopefully, for the team’s sake, Embiid’s dominance will continue.

WATCH: Florida football fans carry on Tom Petty tradition under the lights in Gainesville

Florida Gators fans continued their tradition of honoring Tom Petty on Saturday in Gainesville

The Florida Gators knocked off Florida State on Saturday by a score of 40-17, to extend their rivalry win streak to 2 games.

Of course, we at UGA Wire are far from fans of the Gators, but we will admit some traditions in college football are worth mentioning at given moments.

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium singing Tom Petty’s ‘Won’t Back Down’ on Saturday was one of those times.

Just sit back, relax, and enjoy this short video from Gainesville.

We know no one can ‘Light Up The Fourth Quarter’ like Georgia, but this tradition is pretty cool, you have to admit. Props to Florida for continuing to honor Petty.

And thanks for that resume boost on the schedule tonight as well. We run the East!

Georgia’s final TD against Georgia Tech was even funnier than you thought

Georgia football’s final touchdown against Georgia Tech was even funnier than you probably thought

Remember that last touchdown Georgia scored against Georgia Tech Saturday to hang half a hundred on the Jackets?

You know, the one that made this guy put a bag back on his head?

Well, if you weren’t at the game or you hit the exits for a head start on traffic, you missed one epic fail by the Jackets.

Georgia Tech, the so-called engineering school, decided to blast ‘Kernkraft 400’ from the stadium speakers in the middle of a play and well, it didn’t go as planned.

Whether this was planned out or just an accident, the Jackets fumbled a Jake Camarda punt in the end zone, which Tyson Campbell fell on for the Georgia touchdown.

(Sound up)

This put the Dawgs over the magic number of 50, officially locking up the biggest beatdown in the game’s history for the good guys.

If you weren’t in Bobby Dodd Saturday, it was probably the funniest sequence you’ll ever see.

Go Dawgs! We Run This State!

Bucs vs. Jaguars: Week 13 Jags Wire staff picks and predictions

The Jacksonville Jaguars will be returning home to take on the Tampa Bay Bucs after spending a month away from TIAA Bank Field. They’ll be looking to end a three-game skid against a group that has some momentum after the Bucs took it to the Atlanta …

The Jacksonville Jaguars will be returning home to take on the Tampa Bay Bucs after spending a month away from TIAA Bank Field. They’ll be looking to end a three-game skid against a group that has some momentum after the Bucs took it to the Atlanta Falcons Week 12.

Here are our predictions for Week 13 as fans will get to witness an in-state rivalry in North Florida:

James Johnson (@Sportsgrind_Don): 35 Jags, 31 Bucs

Call it a gut feeling, but I believe both teams will score a lot of points. The Jags’ defense isn’t elite anymore and hasn’t been for a while. They also could be without starters Myles Jack and Tre Herndon against a very good Bucs passing unit to make matters worse. However, the Bucs’ defense is even worse (at least against the pass) making for the perfect situation for Nick Foles to find his groove. I believe the Jags will make one more key play than their in-state rivals a notch a win here.

Phil Smith (@PhiltheFilipino): Jags 16, Bucs 14

Three straight division losses have seemingly sent the locker room and fanbase into an all-out frenzy. The Jaguars are a better team than the Bucs, they should win this game handily, however, they’ll find a way to make it much closer than it needs to be. As I mentioned last week, it’s in the team’s best interest to lose out, but they’ll trip into a win in front of an empty TIAA Bank Stadium with fans growing tired of the poor choices by the organization.

Jacob DeLawrence (@_Jdela): Jags 17, Bucs 10

This game is literally the definition of a pick-em game. Both teams have fallen short of their expectations for the season. Both teams are also suffering from inconsistent quarterback play and that will likely be the theme of the day and the reason why the Jags win. Jameis Winston will throw a costly pick that leads to a field goal that seals it.

Daniel Griffis (@GriffisNFL): 26 Bucs, Jags 20

Confidence in the Jaguars has hit an all-time low. The team has lost three straight games by 20 or more points and have shown no signs of turning it around. Both sides of the balk are struggling, but with the turnover prone Tampa Bay Bucs coming to town, the team may be able to show signs of life. I think the Jags come away disappointed, but will manage to keep it close.

Robert Ricks (@rrickswriting): Bucs 36, Jags 23

The Jags will have their hands completely full with a potential makeshift group in the front seven, who will have to guard both Buccaneers receivers Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. The Jaguars will need to force Jameis Winston into a couple of turnovers to keep this game even. I predict that Nick Foles will struggle, which could lead to him getting benched in favor of Gardner Minshew II in this game.

Ryan Kerrigan praised as ironman streak comes to an end

Ryan Kerrigan won’t suit up this weekend.

Ryan Kerrigan’s incredible attendance sheet comes to an end this weekend when the Washington Redskins take the field.

Kerrigan won’t be able to suit up due to a concussion, meaning his consecutive games streak ends at 139.

Bill Callahan, interim head coach, was one of many to offer praise, per Redskins.com’s Kyle Stackpole:

“I can’t even begin to express how much he’s meant to this organization, what he’s contributed, what he means to this teammates and the type of pro that he is day in and day out. He’s a consummate pro as you just watch him around the facility, in the meeting room, on the field. There’s no better example of what a pro should be in the NFL than Ryan Kerrigan.”

There’s also this to consider:

Kerrigan, after all, is 31 years old and he’s only got one year left on his deal. Were the Redskins smart, they’d reward him with another massive extension without worrying about a one or two-game absence this year.

Either way, the praise continuing to roll in for Kerrigan is more than warranted.

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