Tag: Week 13

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.

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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.

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How former Alabama players performed in Week 13 of NFL season

Roll Tide Wire takes a close look at how former Alabama players performed in Week 13 of the NFL season.

Alabama is one of the top programs in the country when it comes to producing NFL talent. The Crimson Tide are well-represented on both sides of the ball and at just about every position on the football field.

Week 13 of the 2023 season kicked off on last Thursday night and concluded on Monday night, which means there were a lot of former Alabama players suiting up for their respective professional teams.

Believe it or not, 26 of the 32 teams in the NFL have at least one Alabama player on its roster. There are not many college programs that can say the same.

Roll Tide Wire breaks down how former Alabama players performed in their Week 13 matchups.

8 studs from Chiefs’ loss to Packers in Week 13

These eight players stood out as top performers for the #Chiefs during Kansas City’s Week 13 loss to the #Packers.

The Kansas City Chiefs saw victory slip through their hands during their Week 13 loss to the Green Bay Packers, plenty of players put together admirable performances that set a good tone for the team, despite the loss.

Injuries played a key factor in the matchup’s outcome, and several Chiefs stepped up in a tight spot to give Kansas City a chance to make a late-game comeback. If not for a few questionable calls on the final drive of the Sunday Night Football showdown, the Chiefs may have been able to overcome the severe adversity they faced in the game to complete a come-from-behind win at Lambeau Field.

Though some pundits will choose to focus on what Kansas City didn’t do in this tilt, the intrigue in watching the Chiefs’ backups compete was worth tuning in for, even if they were behind the eight-ball in all four quarters.

Check out which players were Kansas City’s studs in Week 13:

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

Peyton and Eli will have a ‘ManningCast’ on ESPN2 tonight for the Bengals-Jaguars showdown on ‘Monday Night Football.’

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 15 Dec. 18 Kansas City Chiefs at New England Patriots 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.

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Chiefs stock watch: Which players impressed during Week 13 vs. Packers?

Here’s a look at the stock trends for some #Chiefs players after the Week 13 loss to the #Packers. | from: @EdEastonJr

The expected cold and wintery weather at Lambeau Field was in play on Sunday night as the legendary setting lived up to its billing. In front of celebrities supporting both sides, the Kansas City Chiefs fell short on the road to the Green Bay Packers.

Mahomes picked up where he left off last week with another efficient performance through the air, except for the late fourth-quarter interception. The offense, however, was sparked by starting running back Isiah Pacheco’s bruising runs, pushing the Packers’ defense to its limits.

The injury of left tackle Donovan Smith forced rookie Wanya Morris to step in and play against a tremendous Green Bay pass rush. Rashee Rice has established himself as the go-to wide receiver of the room, while Travis Kelce racked up the yards per reception.

The defense struggled with injuries, losing Drue Tranquill and Bryan Cook to significant injuries during the game. The injuries immediately affected the secondary as Jordan Love successfully connected on multiple big pass plays to his wide receivers. The defensive line secured sacks with Mike Danna and Chris Jones as the Packers’ offensive line held solid most of the night.

The Chiefs fail to reach nine wins as they continue to battle with multiple teams in the AFC for a potential first-round bye in the postseason.

Here’s a look at how the stock is trending for some players after the Week 13 victory at Lambeau Field:

NFL playoff picture: Broncos have less room for error now

After losing to the Texans, the Broncos are now 6-6 with a 3-5 conference record. The playoffs are still possible, but it will be tough.

Following a 22-17 loss to the Houston Texans on Sunday, the Denver Broncos are now 6-6 with a 3-5 in-conference record.

Making the playoffs is still possible, but the Broncos will face a tougher road to the postseason now. Houston (7-5) has a better record and a head-to-head tiebreaker, and the Indianapolis Colts (7-5) also won on Sunday.

The Pittsburgh Steelers (7-4) did lose in Week 13 and Denver has a head-to-head win over the Cleveland Browns (), but if the Broncos don’t win out, they might need help from other teams to make the playoffs.

Here’s a look at the AFC’s playoff picture after Sunday’s games.

Division Leaders

1. Miami Dolphins (9-3)
2. Baltimore Ravens (9-3)
3. Kansas City Chiefs (8-3)
4. Jacksonville Jaguars (8-3)

Wild Card Leaders 

5. Pittsburgh Steelers (7-4)
6. Cleveland Browns (7-5)
7. Indianapolis Colts (7-5)

In the Hunt 

8. Houston Texans (7-5)
9. Denver Broncos (6-6)
10. Buffalo Bills (6-6)
11. Cincinnati Bengals (5-6)

Up next for the Broncos is a road game against the Los Angeles Chargers (5-7) in Week 14. If Denver is going to keep its playoff hopes alive, the Broncos need to get an in-conference victory next week.

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