Tag: Week 13

Chiefs DL Chris Jones among league leaders in QB pressures since Week 13

#Chiefs DL Chris Jones has been one of the most productive pass rushers in the NFL since Week 13, according to Pro Football Focus.

The Kansas City Chiefs have relied on their defense to win games all season, and star lineman Chris Jones has been a key piece of the unit’s gameplan since he returned from a preseason holdout to rejoin the team in Week 2.

While it took Jones some time to get back up to speed his contributions have been crucial to Kansas City’s defensive success in recent weeks. According to Pro Football Focus, he has racked up 20 quarterback pressures since Week 13, which is tied for the best mark in the NFL among interior defensive linemen during that period.

There remains plenty of work for Jones to do if he intends to put up career-best numbers before the regular season ends in early January. In the 13 games he has played this season, Jones has tallied 7.5 sacks, which puts him in second place on Kansas City’s leaderboard in the category behind second-year pass rusher George Karlaftis.

Monday Night Football schedule: Is there a ‘ManningCast’ tonight?

Peyton and Eli are back tonight with another ‘ManningCast’ for the Eagles-Seahawks ‘Monday Night Football’ game on ESPN2.

After a hilarious fake search for a third host this offseason, Peyton Manning and Eli Manning have returned to ESPN2 this fall for a third season of the ManningCast (without a third host).

As they have done for the past two seasons, Peyton and Eli will have special guests join them on the alternate broadcast of Monday Night Football, but they will remain the two hosts of the popular show.

Disney will continue to carry its standard MNF broadcasts on main ESPN with Joe Buck and Troy Aikman serving as the commentators for the primary broadcast. The ten alternate ManningCasts featuring Peyton and Eli will be broadcast on ESPN2 and available to stream on NFL+.

Here is the full ManningCast schedule of games during the 2023 season.

NFL Week Date Monday Night Football Game TV Channel
Week 1 Sept. 11 Buffalo Bills at New York Jets ESPN2, ESPN+, NFL+
Week 4 Oct. 2 Seattle Seahawks at New York Giants ESPN2, NFL+
Week 5 Oct. 9 Green Bay Packers at Las Vegas Raiders ESPN2, NFL+
Week 7 Oct. 23 San Francisco 49ers at Minnesota Vikings ESPN2, NFL+
Week 9 Nov. 6 Los Angeles Chargers at New York Jets ESPN2, NFL+
Week 10 Nov. 13 Denver Broncos at Buffalo Bills ESPN2, NFL+
Week 11 Nov. 20 Philadelphia Eagles at Kansas City Chiefs ESPN2, ESPN+, NFL+
Week 13 Dec. 4 Cincinnati Bengals at Jacksonville Jaguars ESPN2, NFL+
Week 14 Dec. 11 Titans at Dolphins AND Packers at Giants ESPN2, NFL+
Week 15 Dec. 18 Philadelphia Eagles at Seattle Seahawks ESPN2, NFL+
Wildcard Jan. 15 TBD Playoff Game ESPN2, ESPN+, NFL+

Peyton and Eli both won a pair of Super Bowls as quarterbacks in the NFL.

[lawrence-related id=702919,702655,701713,700594,699386]

[vertical-gallery id=620142]

ManningCast schedule: What games will Peyton and Eli call in 2023?

Peyton and Eli are back tonight for a special ‘ManningCast’ for Titans-Dolphins AND Packers-Giants!

After a hilarious fake search for a third host this offseason, Peyton Manning and Eli Manning have returned to ESPN2 this fall for a third season of the ManningCast (without a third host).

As they have done for the past two seasons, Peyton and Eli will have special guests join them on the alternate broadcast of Monday Night Football, but they will remain the two hosts of the popular show.

Disney will continue to carry its standard MNF broadcasts on main ESPN with Joe Buck and Troy Aikman serving as the commentators for the primary broadcast. The ten alternate ManningCasts featuring Peyton and Eli will be broadcast on ESPN2 and available to stream on NFL+.

Here is the full ManningCast schedule of games during the 2023 season.

NFL Week Date Monday Night Football Game TV Channel
Week 1 Sept. 11 Buffalo Bills at New York Jets ESPN2, ESPN+, NFL+
Week 4 Oct. 2 Seattle Seahawks at New York Giants ESPN2, NFL+
Week 5 Oct. 9 Green Bay Packers at Las Vegas Raiders ESPN2, NFL+
Week 7 Oct. 23 San Francisco 49ers at Minnesota Vikings ESPN2, NFL+
Week 9 Nov. 6 Los Angeles Chargers at New York Jets ESPN2, NFL+
Week 10 Nov. 13 Denver Broncos at Buffalo Bills ESPN2, NFL+
Week 11 Nov. 20 Philadelphia Eagles at Kansas City Chiefs ESPN2, ESPN+, NFL+
Week 13 Dec. 4 Cincinnati Bengals at Jacksonville Jaguars ESPN2, NFL+
Week 14 Dec. 11 Titans at Dolphins AND Packers at Giants ESPN2, NFL+
Week 15 Dec. 18 Philadelphia Eagles at Seattle Seahawks ESPN2, NFL+
Wildcard Jan. 15 TBD Playoff Game ESPN2, ESPN+, NFL+

Peyton and Eli both won a pair of Super Bowls as quarterbacks in the NFL.

[lawrence-related id=702919,702655,701713,700594,699386]

[vertical-gallery id=620142]

Bucs vs. Falcons: Three keys to victory in Week 14

Here are a few things the Bucs can do to better their chances in a crucial NFC South matchup.

In what has become a pivotal game for the NFC South, the Buccaneers’ Week 14 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons could very well decide whether Tampa Bay goes to the playoffs. After losing to the Falcons 16-13 in Week 7 on a walk-off field goal, the Bucs will be looking to avoid another close game decided by whoever holds the ball last.

The Falcons are currently on a two-game win streak but are looking far from invincible. Quarterback Desmond Ridder is not looking all that improved since Week 7. The defense appears more formidable, but that may be a mirage induced by Derek Carr and Tim Boyle.

Tampa Bay has not been any better, squeaking by the 1-11 Panthers last week. The Bucs offense has struggled to properly leverage all its playmakers and get in the end zone. Something will have to change this week if the Bucs hope to retake control of the division.

Here are the three keys to victory for the Bucs in their Week 13 game against the Falcons:

Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco is NFL’s fifth-leading rusher

#Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco ranks fifth in the NFL for rushing yards after a huge performance against the #Packers in Week 13.

The Kansas City Chiefs offense has taken a step back in 2023 in terms of passing production, but as the team seeks to assemble a more well-rounded attack, running back Isiah Pacheco is helping to reinvent head coach Andy Reid’s strategies.

After putting together a 110-yard rushing performance against the Green Bay Packers in Week 13, Pacheco is the NFL’s fifth-leading rusher.

This remarkable achievement is even more impressive than it may seem on the surface, given Pacheco’s relatively limited role in Reid’s offense. The veteran playcaller has seemed hesitant to stick with the ground game at times in 2023, but after Pacheco’s exceptional performance against Green Bay, things may start to change.

Patrick Mahomes hasn’t quite looked like himself lately, and Kansas City needs a dynamic threat to turn to when the passing game can’t produce. Expect Pacheco to have his number called more often as Reid seeks to fix the Chiefs’ offensive woes before January’s AFC playoffs.

DL Matt Dickerson led Chiefs in PFF grade vs. Packers

Matt Dickerson earned the #Chiefs’ highest PFF grade for his performance against the #Packers in Week 13

The Kansas City Chiefs’ dismal performance in Week 13 resulted in a loss to the Green Bay Packers and knocked the team down in the AFC playoff standings.

Injuries on defense played a key factor in the disappointing defeat, and as Kansas City looks to pick up the pieces and win out in the coming weeks, it may be wise to lean on a few unsung heroes who helped keep the tilt against Green Bay close.

Surprisingly, defensive lineman Matt Dickerson led the Chiefs with a 79.8 PFF grade in Week 13 and may have played himself into a more substantial role with his performance.

While his contributions to Kansas City’s defense were relatively minimal, Dickerson’s presence was among the few things that went right for the Chiefs in this game.

With the playoffs on the horizon, expect defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo to call Dickerson’s number more in key situations after his showing against the Packers.

WATCH: Best of the ‘ManningCast’ from Week 13

Here are the highlights from the best moments of the ‘ManningCast’ in Week 13.

The Manning brothers, Eli and Peyton, were back for another entertaining ManningCast of Monday Night Football in Week 13. The brothers’ broadcast focuses on ESPN’s Monday Night Football, which featured the Jacksonville Jaguars versus the Cincinnati Bengals. While quarterback Joe Burrow is out for the season, backup quarterback Jake Browning made the game worthwhile, helping the Bengals pull out the 34-31 win. 

As for the Manning brothers and their broadcast, they made sure to keep the audience entertained and occupied while watching the show. While they made their reactions to Burrow on the sideline, Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawerence’s injury, and several other occurrences that happened throughout, they also brought on guest Tua Tagovailoa, who is the quarterback for the Miami Dolphins. The pair also brought in sportscaster Kay Adams in the second half of the game to add her insight and flavor, and former NFL wide receiver Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson.

To view the full highlights from the ManningCast, check out the below video.

Which 10 Falcons earned the highest PFF grades in Week 13?

Which 10 Falcons earned the highest Pro Football Focus grades in Sunday’s win over the New York Jets?

The Atlanta Falcons came away with a 13-8 win over the New York Jets on Sunday. While the game wasn’t among the most memorable in recent history, the Falcons scratched and clawed their way to a gritty road victory to stay atop the NFC South.

Linebacker Bud Dupree had a monster game, finishing with seven tackles and two sacks in Week 13. Safety Jessie Bates came up with his fifth interception of the season and linebacker Nate Landman forced another fumble.

Check out the 10 highest-graded Falcons from Sunday’s win over the Jets, according to Pro Football Focus.

Falcons LB Nate Landman voted Week 13 Player of the Game

Falcons LB Nate Landman voted Week 13 Player of the Game

The Atlanta Falcons won their second straight game in Week 13, a 13-8 victory over the New York Jets. While several players were injured in the process, the Falcons got the job done and now are in a position to win their first division title since the 2016 season.

Safety Jessie Bates and linebacker Nate Landman came up big once again. Both players forced a turnover and helped Atlanta win a close defensive battle. We asked our readers to select the Week 13 Player of the Game following Sunday’s win.

The polls have closed and the results are in. Nate Landman is your winner! Check out the full poll results below.

[polldaddy poll=13057915]

50 Falcons free agents

Twitter reacts to win over Jets

10 takeaways from win over Jets

Studs and Duds from Week 12

Falcons 7-round mock draft

Broncos jump one spot in NFL power rankings after Week 13

Despite the loss in Houston, the Broncos rose one spot in NFL power rankings this week.

Following a heartbreaking 22-17 loss to the Houston Texans, the Denver Broncos are now ranked No. 12 in Nate Davis’ latest NFL power rankings for USA TODAY Sports. Believe it or not, that’s up one spot from their No. 13 ranking last week.

Here is Davis’ commentary on Denver this week:

Bad time for QB Russell Wilson (3 INTs in Sunday’s loss) to revert to the 2022 version of himself. A date with the Chargers’ conference-worst pass defense should get him back on track … if he can avoid OLB Khalil Mack.

Elsewhere in the AFC West, the Kansas Chiefs (8-4) are ranked No. 5, the Los Angeles Chargers (5-7) are ranked No. 23 and the Las Vegas Raiders (5-7) are ranked No. 24. The Broncos will travel to Los Angeles this week to face the Chargers in a game Denver needs to win to stay alive in the playoff hunt.

The Carolina Panthers (1-11) are ranked No. 32 (last) and the San Francisco 49ers (9-3) are ranked No. 1. To view the complete NFL power rankings going into Week 14, visit USATODAY.com.

[lawrence-auto-related count=5 category=482983128]