Tag: NFL Week 10

Were any of the Commanders’ injury decisions made in preparation for Thursday?

Dan Quinn said injured players not held out with Thursday in mind.

Thursday night games are not fun for NFL coaches or players, but the one benefit is a few days off after such a busy and demanding week full of two games.

The Washington Commanders entered Week 10 with two difficult games on their schedule. On Sunday, they’d host the 6-2 Pittsburgh Steelers, followed by a Thursday night football date with the 7-2 Philadelphia Eagles.

The Commanders have yet to have their bye week and are a little banged up currently. Washington ruled out starting running back Brian Robinson Jr. for the second straight game on Sunday, as well as newly acquired cornerback Marshon Lattimore, kicker Austin Seibert, right tackle Andrew Wylie and offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas.

So, that made some wonder if the Commanders were purposely sitting some of these players to give them a few days of extra rest until Washington played Philadelphia in a battle for first place in the NFC East.

Head coach Dan Quinn insisted that was not the case.

“Was not. Nope,” Quinn said after Sunday’s loss to the Steelers. “It was all relative to this game, and everything was just for this week.”

NFL teams aren’t in the business of playing for next week. You only have 17 regular-season games and all of them count. Sure, there is a little more emphasis on those division games, but the goal remains to win as many games as possible.

Is it possible that the Commanders didn’t want to risk further injury if a player was close? Sure, but that’s not the same as purposely sitting these players and holding them until Thursday. In fact, it wouldn’t be a surprise if some of these injured players missed Thursday’s game, too.

What was Bobby Wagner’s advice for the Commanders after tough loss to Steelers?

Bobby Wagner and his teammates already looking ahead to Thursday night.

On Sunday, the Washington Commanders lost a heartbreaker to the Pittsburgh Steelers, 28-27, to end their three-game winning streak. It’s good to have a veteran like Bobby Wagner in your locker room when you lose a heartbreaker like that.

After Washington’s loss, which featured several mistakes and some questionable officiating, the future Hall of Fame linebacker spoke to the media after the game and kept things in perspective.

“This is part of the game,” Wagner said when questioned about what he tells younger players who’ve never experienced an NFL loss like the one on Sunday.

“When you lose a game like this, sometimes it’s a blessing to have that Thursday game cause you don’t have to wait as long to get back on the field and right some of those wrongs, and so, understand where we’re at, understand the things that we’re doing we can fix and it’s on us to fix them.”

 

It was a difficult loss for the Commanders, who came into Week 10 as winners of three in a row and seven of eight. However, those tough losses can sometimes benefit teams later in the season.

Washington has a date on Thursday Night Football in Philadelphia against the Eagles.

 

Huge special teams mistake cost Steelers 7 points

Steelers’ fake punt misfire led to a Commanders TD, shifting momentum to Washington in their toughest game of the 2024 season.

It is safe to say Steelers’ CB James Pierre may be getting the cold shoulder from the Steel City, following what appeared to be a beautifully designed fake-punt call by Pittsburgh’s special teams coach Danny Smith—only for Pierre to drop the pass from special teams ace Miles Killebrew.

On fourth down, deep within the Steelers’ own 20-yard line, the shocking 18-yard pass from Killebrew seemed to catch Washington’s special teams unit off guard, and would have given Pittsburgh a crucial first down. However, due to Pierre’s botched execution, the Commanders took over in the red zone on downs.

A handful of plays later, this decision on special teams ultimately gifted Commanders RB Austin Ekeler a one-yard rushing touchdown, tying the game at 7-7 and shifting momentum away from Pittsburgh.

The special teams unit eventually rebounded in a big way, recovering a fumble off a muffed punt in the second quarter, immediately granting red-zone positioning to the Steelers offense.

Pittsburgh will need all three facets of their game to be near-perfect, as the 7-2 Commanders are their toughest opponent of the 2024 season so far.

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Saints rookie Taliese Fuaga dealing with thigh injury vs. Falcons

Rookie New Orleans Saints left tackle Taliese Fuaga was questionable to return against the Atlanta Falcons. He’s fighting through a new thigh injury:

New Orleans Saints rookie left tackle Taliese Fuaga was questionable to return against the Atlanta Falcons, going down with a thigh injury in the first half of the game. He headed to the injury tent shortly after the play.

Fuaga has since returned to the game and New Orleans will hope that the injury does not affect his level off play too much as the Saints are now on one of their most solid trajectories of the season.

The former Oregon State Beavers offensive lineman was selected in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft with the No. 14 overall pick. According to NFL.com, the rookie had a 6.48 overall prospect grade coming out of college, putting him the category of “will become a good starter within two years.” He’s since converted to left tackle from the right side and held down  his starting job through ten games.

The Saints currently lead the Falcons, 10-0 midway through the second quarter.

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Bengals schedule: Do the Cincinnati Bengals play today? 

Is Cincinnati playing today? Here’s a look at the schedule and the games to come. 

Will the Cincinnati Bengals be on the field today in Week 10 of the NFL schedule?

The Bengals played in Week 10 already, enduring a short turnaround to a Thursday night game and promptly falling to 4-6 with a 35-34 loss to the Baltimore Ravens despite 428 yards and four touchdowns from Joe Burrow — with 264 and three of those going to Ja’Marr Chase.

Burrow and the Bengals next play in Week 11, a road game against the Los Angeles Chargers that was flexed into the “Sunday Night Football” slot, meaning an 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff on NBC and Peacock.

 

Bengals 2024 schedule

  • Sept. 8: vs.  New England (L, 16-10)
  • Sept. 15: at Kansas City (L, 26-25)
  • Mon. Sep 23: vs. Washington (L, 38-33)
  • Sept. 29: at Carolina (W, 34-24)
  • Oct. 6: vs. Baltimore (L, 41-38OT)
  • Oct. 13: at NYG (W, 17-7)
  • Oct. 20: at Cleveland (W, 21-14)
  • Oct. 27: vs. Philadelphia (L, 37-17)
  • Nov. 3: vs. Las Vegas (W, 41-24)
  • Nov. 7: at Baltimore (L, 35-34)
  • Nov. 24: BYE
  • Record: 4-6

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Pittsburgh has seemingly taken over D.C. ahead of Week 10 matchup

Fans of the Black and Gold seem ready to outnumber the Burgundy and Yellow, potentially forcing a silent count in Washington for Week 10.

Fans of the Black and Gold have arrived in droves in the nation’s capital to represent their Pittsburgh Steelers as they take on the Washington Commanders in Week 10.

It seems that no matter where the Steelers travel—Las Vegas, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Denver, or perhaps even the moon—Steelers Nation shows up in astonishing numbers.

Ahead of the Week 10 contest, a video circulating on social media highlights the potential impact Pittsburgh fans could have on what should have been a tough road game for the Steelers.  Adding fuel to this passionate fire is the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins defeating the Washington Capitals on Friday.

Will Steelers fans be able to outnumber Commanders fans, forcing the home team to work off a silent count for the majority of the contest? Pittsburgh could use the extra support as they face a very formidable Commanders team in a game that could set the tone for the second half of the 2024 season.

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Fantasy football inactives, injuries and weather: NFL Week 10

Week 10 weather, injury updates and gameday inactives for the fantasy football lineup decisions.

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

Weather forecasts are courtesy of The Football Database.

Week 10 gameday inactives, weather and notes

KEY GAME-TIME DECISIONS

Early games: QB Trevor Lawrence, WR Brian Thomas Jr., WR Deebo Samuel
Afternoon games:
Sunday night:
Monday night: WR Tyreek Hill

Early games

New York Giants at Carolina Panthers in Munich (9:30 a.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 41°F, cloudy

Giants

Inactives: CB Jason Pinnock, DT Jordon Riley, QB Tommy DeVito, WR Darius Slayton, LB Darius Muasau, WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton and OG Jake Kubas

Lineup notes: WR Darius Slayton (concussion) is out. PK Graham Gano (hamstring) was activated from IR on Saturday.

Panthers

Inactives: DE Charles Harris, OT Ikem Ekwonu, CB Shemar Bartholomew, DT Jaden Crumedy, TE Tommy Tremble, S Jammie Robinson and RB Jonathon Brooks

Lineup notes: WR Adam Thielen (hamstring) is out again. RB Jonathon Brooks (knee) is inactive despite being close to playing. TE Ja’Tavion Sanders (wrist, ankle) managed a full session in Friday and will start at tight end. OT Ikem Ekwonu (ankle) is out.

New England Patriots at Chicago Bears (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 58°F, clear, SSW 12 mph

Patriots

Inactives:

Lineup notes: S Kyle Dugger (ankle) will not play.

Bears

Inactives:

Lineup notes: CB Jayon Jones (shoulder) was placed on IR. S Jaquan Brisker (concussion), LT Braxton Jones (knee) and RT Darnell Wright (knee) are out.

Buffalo Bills at Indianapolis Colts (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 64°F, mostly cloudy (retractable-roof dome)

Bills

Inactives:

Lineup notes: WR Keon Coleman (wrist) has been ruled out. WR Amari Cooper (wrist) is questionable after limited work all week. TE Dalton Kincaid (knee) and QB Josh Allen (hand) practiced all week and will play.

Colts

Inactives:

Lineup notes: C Ryan Kelly (knee) went on IR with a knee injury. WR Michael Pittman Jr. (back, finger) also is out.

Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 55°F, clear, WNW 11 mph

Broncos

Inactives:

Lineup notes: No injuries of fantasy relevance.

Chiefs

Inactives:

Lineup notes: RB Isiah Pacheco (leg), WR Rashee Rice (knee) and WR Skyy Moore (abdomen) are on IR. WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (hamstring) also is out. RB Kareem Hunt (quadriceps), WR Mecole Hardman (shoulder, knee) and QB Patrick Mahomes (ankle) all practiced Friday and will play.

Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: Dome stadium

Falcons

Inactives:

Lineup notes: WR Drake London (hip) is questionable after limited practices all week. He’s expected to play. LB Troy Andersen (knee) practiced all week and will play.

Saints

Inactives:

Lineup notes: RB Kendre Miller (hamstring) landed back on IR with an injury to the hamstring in his other leg. WR Chris Olave (concussion) will join him, and WR Cedrick Wilson (shoulder) was ruled out. RB Jamaal Williams (groin) is questionable. QB Derek Carr (illness) and RB Alvin Kamara (hand) practiced all week and will play.

San Francisco 49ers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 82°F, cloudy, ESE 10 mph

49ers

Inactives:

Lineup notes: RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) is questionable but had a full practice Friday and is expected to play after Saturday’s activation from IR. WR Deebo Samuel (rib, oblique) and DE Nick Bosa (hip) are questionable after limited work Friday. RB Jordan Mason (shoulder), PK Jake Moody (ankle) and WR Jauan Jennings (hip) practiced Friday and will go.

Buccaneers

Inactives:

Lineup notes: WR Chris Godwin (ankle) remains on IR and will miss the rest of the season. WR Mike Evans (hamstring) is out again WR Jalen McMillan (hamstring) is questionable after limited work Friday. RB Bucky Irving (toe), WR Sterling Shepard (hamstring, hip) and QB Baker Mayfield (toe) will all play.

Pittsburgh Steelers at Washington Commanders (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 60°F, cloudy, S 11 mph

Steelers

Inactives:

Lineup notes: No injuries of fantasy relevance.

Commanders

Inactives:

Lineup notes: CB Marshon Lattimore (hamstring) and RB Brian Robinson Jr. (hamstring) are out. PK Austin Seibert (hip) was downgraded to out, so PK Zane Gonzalez will handle the kicking chores. RT Andrew Wylie (shoulder) remains questionable. RB Chris Rodriguez Jr. was elevated to the active roster.

Minnesota Vikings at Jacksonville Jaguars (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 77°F, cloudy

Vikings

Inactives:

Lineup notes: LB Blake Cashman (toe) and LB Ivan Pace (knee) are out.

Jaguars

Inactives:

Lineup notes: WR Christian Kirk (collarbone) remains on IR and is likely out for the season. OG Ezra Cleveland (ankle) is out again. QB Trevor Lawrence (shoulder) is listed as questionable, but there’s a large shadow of doubt that he plays. WR Brian Thomas Jr. (chest), WR Gabe Davis (shoulder) and RB Keilan Robinson (toe) are all questionable. Robinson had a full session Friday, but the other two were limited all week. RB Tank Bigsby (ankle) also was limited this week, but he doesn’t carry an injury designation. WR Devin Duvernay (hamstring) was activated from IR, but he’s questionable.

Late-afternoon window

Tennessee Titans at Los Angeles Chargers (4:05 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 68°F, clear (open-air dome)

Titans

Inactives:

Lineup notes: WR Treylon Burks (knee) remains on IR. CB L’Jarius Sneed (quad) will not play. RB Tyjae Spears (hamstring), WR Tyler Boyd (shoulder), QB Will Levis (shoulder) and RB Tony Pollard (foot) will all play. Pollard was limited Friday, but the rest were full participants. LB Joey Bosa (hip) and LB Khalil Mack (groin) are questionable.

Chargers

Inactives:

Lineup notes: RB Gus Edwards (ankle) came off IR and graduated to a full practice Friday. He’s questionable.

Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys (4:25 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 76°F, clear

Eagles

Inactives:

Lineup notes: TE Dallas Goedert (hamstring), WR A.J. Brown (knee) and WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) will all play. Smith was out of practice Wednesday, limited Thursday and a full-go Friday. Brown was limited Wednesday and good the rest of the week.

Cowboys

Inactives:

Lineup notes: WR Brandin Cooks (knee) remains on IR. QB Dak Prescott (hamstring) and CB DaRon Bland (foot) are out. DE Micah Parsons (ankle) upgrades to questionable this week after limited practices and will play, per reports. WR CeeDee Lamb (shoulder) and RG Zack Martin (shoulder) were limited early in the week but worked in full Friday and will play.

New York Jets at Arizona Cardinals (4:25 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 77°F, clear (retractable-roof dome)

Jets

Inactives:

Lineup notes: TE Tyler Conklin (ankle) and RT Morgan Moses (knee) are questionable. Both practiced Friday, alongside QB Aaron Rodgers (knee, hamstring), who will start.

Cardinals

Inactives:

Lineup notes: PK Matt Prater (knee) remains on IR.  RB James Conner (finger) practiced Friday and will play.

Sunday Night Football

Detroit Lions at Houston Texans (8:20 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 77°F, clear (retractable-roof dome)

Lions

Inactives:

Lineup notes: LT Taylor Decker (shoulder) is out.

Texans

Inactives:

Lineup notes: WR Stefon Diggs (hamstring) is out for the year with a torn ACL. DE Will Anderson (ankle) and RB Dameon Pierce (groin) are out. WR Nico Collins (hamstring) and WR Tank Dell (back) questionable after limited work Friday. Collins was activated from IR on Saturday, and both receivers are expected to play.

Monday Night Football

Miami Dolphins at Los Angeles Rams (8:15 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 61°F, clear (open-air dome)

Dolphins

Lineup notes: WR Tyreek Hill (wrist) didn’t practice Friday. Watch his participation level Saturday. RT Austin Jackson (knee) will not be available to protect QB Tua Tagovailoa‘s blindside.

Rams

Lineup notes: TE Tyler Higbee (knee) remains on the PUP. WR Jordan Whittington (shoulder) and WR Demarcus Robinson (toe, hip) avoided injury tags.

Two Steelers newcomers will play against Commanders

Steelers will have some additional help vs. Commanders.

The Pittsburgh Steelers (6-2) were off last week before their Week 10 showdown against the Washington Commanders (7-2). While the Steelers didn’t play a game, they were busy making moves for the stretch run.

Currently sitting atop the AFC North, Pittsburgh has been searching for wide receiver help for months. On Tuesday, at the NFL trade deadline, the Steelers acquired veteran wideout Mike Williams from the New York Jets.

Pittsburgh general manager Omar Khan wasn’t done, though. Khan also acquired veteran defensive end/linebacker Preston Smith from the Green Bay Packers. The Steelers don’t need Smith to start but supply depth behind starters T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith.

While the Commanders’ prized trade acquisition, cornerback Marshon Lattimore, will not play, Williams and Smith will suit up for the Packers. Williams could play an immediate role, lining up opposite George Pickens and giving quarterback Russell Wilson another reliable target.

Smith, a former second-round pick of Washington in 2015, has 68.5 career sacks, including 2.5 this year. Williams, a first-round pick by the Chargers in 2017, has 321 career receptions and 31 touchdowns.

How to watch Commanders vs Steelers today: Time, TV channel for Week 10

It’s Commanders vs Steelers in Week 10 of the 2024 NFL season. Here’s how to watch, including time, channel, TV schedule and streaming info.

The Washington Commanders (7-2) host the Pittsburgh Steelers (6-2) on Sunday in one of the best matchups of the weekend. It’s a battle between the NFC East and AFC North leaders.

It’s the beginning of a critical week for the Commanders. After playing the Steelers, Washington has a date against the Eagles in Philadelphia on Thursday Night Football.

Can Jayden Daniels lead Washington to a win over the best defense he’s faced this season? He’ll be without starting running back Brian Robinson Jr. again. The Commanders will also be without kicker Austin Seibert.

Here’s how to watch the Commanders game, including time, TV schedule and streaming information:

What channel is Commanders vs. Steelers game on today? Time, TV schedule

TV Channel: CBS

Start time: 1:00 p.m. ET

Commanders vs. Steelers will be broadcast regionally on CBS in Week 10 of the 2024 NFL season. Ian Eagle and Charles Davis will call the game from the booth at Northwest Stadium, with Evan Washburn reporting from the sidelines.

Where to watch Commanders vs. Steelers on livestream

Streaming options for the game include FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.

For FUBO:

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Commanders vs. Steelers predictions, picks, odds

Commanders 20, Steelers 17: It’s tough to bet against Steelers coach Mike Tomlin coming off a bye. Under Tomlin, Pittsburgh is 13-4 off bye weeks. And the Steelers are well-rested, while the Commanders are banged up heading into Sunday’s game. In past times, going against Washington was an easy call. Things are different now. The Commanders have a quarterback. Jayden Daniels is better than Russell Wilson, which will be the difference in Sunday’s game.

ODDS: Commanders by 2.5 points (-110)

O/U: 45

All NFL Odds via BetMGM.

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Commanders schedule 2024

  • Sept. 8: at Tampa Bay (L, 37-20)
  • Sept. 15: New York Giants (W, 21-18)
  • Sept. 23: at Cincinnati (W, 38-33)
  • Sept. 29: at Arizona (W, 42-14)
  • Oct. 6:  Cleveland (W, 34-13)
  • Oct. 13: at Baltimore (L, 30-23)
  • Oct. 20: Carolina (W, 40-7)
  • Oct. 27: Chicago (W, 18-15)
  • Nov. 3: at New York Giants (W, 27-22)
  • Nov. 10: Pittsburgh
  • Record: 7-2

Steelers schedule 2024

  • Sept. 8: at Atlanta (W, 18-10)
  • Sept. 15: at Denver (W, 13-6)
  • Sept. 22: Los Angeles (W, 20-10)
  • Sept. 29: at Indianapolis (L, 27-24)
  • Oct. 6: Dallas (L, 20-17)
  • Oct. 13: at Las Vegas (W, 32-13)
  • Oct. 20: New York Jets (W, 37-15)
  • Oct. 28: New York Giants (W, 26-18)
  • Nov. 3: BYE
  • Nov. 10: at Washington
  • Record: 6-2

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Will Harris described his injured reserve stint as ‘a long four weeks’

Will Harris played every defensive snap prior to his injury. This week the New Orleans Saints safety makes his return from injured reserve:

For the first time in a month, Tyrann Mathieu and Jordan Howden will be joined by Will Harris, and the New Orleans Saints will have their full compliment of safeties.

It’s been what Harris described as, “A long four weeks.”

Hamstrings have plagued the New Orleans Saints all season long. So much so that New Orleans had to revisit how they begin practice.

Harris was one of many starters to be taken out by the injury. That list includes Marshon Lattimore, Kool-Aid McKinstry and Pete Werner. For the first time since Harris injured his hamstring against the Kansas City Chiefs, the safety will return to the field.

Harris tried to stay as involved as he could during his stint on injured reserve even though he couldn’t get on the field. The safety said, “I try to stay as integral of a piece as possible. I try to incorporate myself in anything I can to help. I’m always around. I try to give them my perspective of what I see.”

At the time that’s all he could do. Prior to the injury, however, Harris was the only defensive player to play every single snap. It’s safe to say he’ll be involved in the defensive game plan next to Mathieu and Howden.

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