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– Packers: Jaire Alexander will not play again this season
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No record for Saquon Barkley
2105 rushing yards in one season. It is one of the most legendary records in NFL history, established by Eric Dickerson in 1984.
Saquon Barkley (RB, Eagles) is 101 yards away from this record with a game against the Giants to play. So it is within range.
But Barkley won’t go after him.
“He will probably be one of the players who will be rested,” Nick Sirianni announced to the press on Wednesday.
Speaking to ESPN, Saquon Barkley confirmed the news.
“He asked me if I wanted to play and try for the record,” explained the runner. “I said on Sunday that it didn’t do much for me. After thinking about it since then, I told myself that this was an opportunity to put my name in American football history, and that I might never have such an opportunity again. So I’m dejected. But in the end, I don’t want to put the team in danger. […] He’s the coach for a reason. He makes these decisions, and whatever decision he wanted to make, I told him if he let me play, I was going to play and make sure I got the record. But if I don’t play, I’m OK with that too. »
The Eagles had their bye week in Week 5. So they played 12 games in a row. A cut will therefore be good before the playoffs. What weighed in the coach’s decision.
“In the end, we do what is best for the team,” explained the coach.
Holders at rest (or not)
– Unsurprisingly, the Chiefs will not take the slightest risk now that they are assured of first place in the AFC. Andy Reid announced Monday that Patrick Mahomes and his team’s most important starters will be rested this Sunday against the Broncos. It is therefore Carson Wentz (QB) who will be the starting quarterback. As a reminder, Kansas City faces Denver, who must win to go to the playoffs.
– Little surprise on the Rams side. Los Angeles still has something to play for against the Seahawks on Sunday. If they win, they will be assured of the number 3 seed in the NFC. If they lose and the Buccaneers win against the Saints, then Tampa will go number 3. But Matthew Stafford (QB) will be well rested. Sean McVay announced that it is Jimmy Garoppolo (QB) will be the starter for the last regular season game. Stetson Bennett (QB) will be his understudy.
– Drake Maye (QB, Patriots) will start the Patriots’ last game of the season well. The franchise could get the first pick of the Draft, but Jerod Mayo explained to the press that his starters will play if they are healthy. “ He’s a competitor, he wants to play and he’s always improving. He will be ready »explained the coach about Maye.
Aaron Rodgers’ latest?
Will it continue? Will not continue? Aaron Rodgers (QB, Jets) has been keeping the suspense alive for several weeks.
On Wednesday, in front of the press, he was asked if the game against the Dolphins could be his last, and if he had thought about it.
“Yes, of course,” replied the 41-year-old pitcher. “The game has given me a lot. I have given him back a lot, and I am grateful. I won’t think about it on game day. I’ll just enjoy it. I try to stay in the moment, but of course it’s been a long career. I am proud of what I was able to be a part of, what I was able to accomplish, and I am also looking forward to having a good physical and mental rest. »
Pro Bowl: Travis Kelce wins popular vote
Travis Kelce (TE, Chiefs, 252 200 votes) won the Pro Bowl vote. It could be that his relationship with a certain pop artist gave a little boost to his popularity. The ranking is in any case surprising, since second place is for… Jahmyr Gibbs (RB, Lions, 250,082 votes) and Jayden Daniels (QB, Commanders, 242,352 votes).
-As a reminder, those selected for the Pro Bowl (well, those who will not go to the Super Bowl, or will not suffer a diplomatic injury) will compete in a flag football game on February 2 in Orlando. They will also compete in various workshops over the preceding days.
Injuries
– Tua Tagovailoa (QB, Dolphins, quarterback) still absent? On Wednesday, Mike McDaniel announced to the press that his team is preparing for Sunday’s game as if Tyler Huntley (QB) was going to start, like last week. Miami faces the Jets. We have to win and hope for a defeat for the Broncos. (ESPN)
– Joshua Dobbs (QB, 49ers) will be San Francisco’s starter for the last game of the regular season. It was Kyle Shanahan who announced it to the press. Brock Purdy (QB) suffers from right elbow. He has a hematoma and inflammation of a nerve. Nothing serious in the long term, but enough to deprive him of the final meeting of the year.
– Deprived of his team’s last match due to back pain, Anthony Richardson (QB, Colts) told the press that he was suffering from spasms so severe that he could not even get up. An MRI reportedly revealed a disc problem, which could be chronic. (The Athletic)
They are placed on the injured list and will miss at least 4 games: James Conner (RB, Cardinals, genou), Elijah Molden (S, Chargers, tibia), Cedric Tillman (WR, Browns), Trey Benson (RB, Cardinals), Greg Zuerlein (K, Jets), Chuck Clark (S, Jets), Dre Greenlaw (LB, 49ers)
They come off the injured list: Alex Anzalone (LB, Lions), Alohi Gilman (S, Chargers), Miles Sanders (RB, Panthers, cheville), Austin Ekeler (RB, Commanders), Dallas Goedert (TE, Eagles, genou)
Transactions
– Ezekiel Elliott (RB) was cut by the Cowboys. This is the player who would have requested it, to try to sign with a team contending for the title. It remains to be seen if a playoff team will be interested in his 3.1 yards per carry this season… No one has claimed Elliott on the waiver. He is free to sign with the team of his choice. (NFL Media)
– Jamal Adams (S) will not participate in the playoffs with the Lions. The 29-year-old safety was cut.
The main signatures of the day: Greg Joseph (K, Jets), Joe Gaziano (DE, Jaguars, PS), Gabe Jeudy-Lally (CB, Titans, PS), Matthew Wright (K, Titans, PS), Earnest Brown IV (DE, Cowboys)
The main cuts of the day: Yannick Ngakoue (DE, Patriots)
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