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Cheat Sheet: Cards-Falcons will feature elite matchup Published: Nov 25, 2016 at 09:42 AM Around the NFL Writer Key game-time decisions New England Patriots: QB (knee), TE (chest), TE (ankle, shoulder), WR (foot), WR (back) Brady, Gronk, Bennett, Edelman, Hogan will all play according to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport. Buffalo Bills: RB (thumb), WR (foot), WR (illne s), T (not injury related), LB (ankle), TE (knee), T (back) Both McCoy and Watkins will play, Rapoport reported. The receiver has been out since Week 2 and was activated to the 53-man roster on Saturday. Harvin sat out all week. No. 2 running back (hamstring) was ruled out. New Orleans Saints: RB (concu sion) Ryan Ellis Jersey Ingram must pa s the final stages of concu sion protocol. New York Giants: DE (knee) told NFL Network's Kimberly Jones he plans to play. Kansas City Chiefs: LB (achilles), CB (hip), CB (neck), DT (back), DE (knee) Peters was full-go Friday -- a good sign he'll return. Johnson and Poe both sat out Friday. With and already ruled out K.C. needs all the defensive firepower it can get. Miami Dolphins: WR (shoulder), WR (calf), DT (knee), T (shoulder), DE (ankle) Landry will play, according to Adam Gase. Tunsil is a game-time decision. With and out, the hope Tunsil can go. Suh was full-go on Friday and should play. Arizona Cardinals: S (shoulder), WR (hamstring), WR The Honey Badger will play, Rapoport reported. Floyd sat out all week and will be a game-time decision. Carolina Panthers: LB (concu sion), C (knee) With starters and already ruled out, the status of their backups is noteworthy. Atlanta Falcons: CB (shoulder), P (right hamstring) The ' top corner will not play, according to Rapoport. The punter will be a game-time decision. Baltimore Ravens: LB (foot), DT (shoulder), DT (back, hand), G (shoulder) The quartet was full-go on Friday. Top corner is doubtful to play. San Francisco 49ers: LB (ankle), WR (shoulder), CB (concu sion), DT (knee, neck) All were limited at practice on Friday. Smith will play, according to Rapoport. Oakland Raiders: WR (ankle), RB (ankle), CB (knee), C (knee), G (knee), LB (hamstring) All were limited on Friday. Murray will play and Crabtree is expected to, according to Rapoport. Jacksonville Jaguars: RB (ankle) Yeldon sat all week making him a longshot to play. New York Jets: C (ankle) Mangold returned limited to close out the week. San Diego Chargers: WR (knee), WR (ankle), LB (hamstring) Benjamin was a full participant all week and he will play, according to Rapoport. Seattle Seahawks: S (hamstring) -- OUT The will be without their hard-hitting safety. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: CB (quadricep), RB (foot), TE (ankle), CB (not injury related) Grimes, 'Quizz and Stocker were full participants to close out the week. Chicago Bears: WR (toe) Royal mi sed all week again. is designated as "doubtful" but won't play. Weather Tracking* *It's looking mostly dry for our 11 outdoor games this week. We will update Sunday prognostications for all non-dome contests as we drift closer to game time. * at -- 49 degrees at -- 42 degrees at -- 54 degrees at -- 49 degrees at -- 82 degrees at -- 76 degrees at -- 79 degrees at -- 59 degrees at -- 49 degrees at -- 32 degrees at (MNF) -- 45 degrees What to Watch For When the have the ball, just put your eyes on and , the No. 1 best-on-best matchup of the season. Jones leads the NFL in receiving with 1,105 yards and has 100-plus receiving yards in four of the past five games. Peterson has been the most succe sful traveling corner in the NFL and the only one asked to take on the other team's best receiver every game. The last time the two tangled was 2014 when Jones caught eight pa ses for 171 yards and a score with PP in coverage. It sounds like hyperbole, but whichever player wins this matchup could swipe the win for his team. earned a 100-plus pa ser rating in just three games this season -- compared to 11 last season. The aging quarterback can't find the mark on his deep ball and is getting pounded in the pocket. Coach Bruce Arians defended his quarterback this week, . The group most in need of improvement is the Cards' offensive line, which has allowed 30 sacks this season. Palmer has taken 27 of those sacks in the six lo ses/tie. The ' defense has proven porous at times and gives up 283 pa sing yards per game (31st in NFL). If Palmer is to take advantage of Atlanta's backend, his line blocking off the edge will be the No. 1 task. Say what? Stat of the week: is averaging 349.5 pa sing yards per game at home (10 TDs, 2 INTs, 119.8 pa ser rating). Exactly a year ago, was poised to lead his team to a 9-2 record, blasting holes in the theory he was a J.A.G. quarterback and bury the postseason demons. Two weeks later he suffered a hand injury that wiped out the rest of his 2015 campaign. Now the football gods have taken away and , leaving Dalton to sing to a rookie ( ) and a castoff ( ), behind one of the worst offensive lines in the NFL. Against a defense that should whip his blockers and mostly negate 's rushing attack, Dalton will have to get the ball out quick and hope his dwindling pa s-catching corps make plays. If I were in Dalton's shoes (I'm not) I'd heave more than a few YOLO balls 's way. It's an 'if not now, then when?' game for the ' rushing attack. and gashed the ' defense early last week before becoming an afterthought. Sunday the duo faces a defense giving up 123.4 rushing yards per game (28th). We've been calling for the to run the ball more, yet Marty Mornhinweg continues to dial up for inefficient pa ses. Every team has run on the this year. Baltimore should be no different if John Harbaugh's team is patient enough to stick with the run game for once. Say what? Stat of the week: has an 80.0 pa ser rating this season (29th in NFL), which is sandwiched between (28th) and (30th). The biggest beneficiary of the check-down-palooza has been . The bruising back looks like the player the Jags overpaid this offseason. Ivory has 100-plus scrimmage yards in two of his last three games. The most succe sful attacks against Rex Ryan's defense have rushed right at its heart, which fits Ivory. Expect the Jags to ride the back heavily. With Bortles lacking the confidence to throw down the field, corners are likely to sit on short routes early. should return, but the ' offense will continue to revolve around the ground-and-pound attack. is expected to be fine after undergoing hand surgery this week. He should carry the load this week against a Jags defense that has a soft underbelly. Jacksonville has allowed fewer than 280 total yards the past three weeks, led by an underrated pa s defense that forces things underneath. scampers -- more rushing TDs (3) than pa s TDs (2) in his last four games -- and McCoy's shiftine s on the second level will carry the . Say what? Stat of the week: The Jags have allowed just 21 sacks (T-11th). The have earned 31 sacks (T-Most in NFL). What do you do when facing a defense that just lost its top tackler due to a suspension? Run right at the void. The should plow forward with right into the hole left by . Going from Freeman to is like trading in your Harley for a scooter with a basket. has thrown 2-plus TD pa ses in seven straight games, guiding the league's No. 1-rated red zone offense. Mariota could continue that streak with short scores set up by Murray carrying the offense into range. With weak-armed under center, it's or bust for the . It's not the best way to attack the -- picking on is the preferred method -- but we don't expect Barkley to do much through the air. Howard has 99-plus scrimmage yards in three straight games (five of his last seven). The rookie is tied with with four 100-plus rushing games since Week 4. Chicago's sad offense will revolve around Howard and , when the former starter subs in for the rookie. Say what? Stat of the week: Rishard Matthews: 6 receiving TDs in last seven games. Tied with for most receiving TDs since Week 5. The ' offense has been a maddening concoction of ineptitude sprinkled with dollops of big-play strikes. hasn't led a 30-point game this season after Big Blue managed seven in 2015. The running game has gotten on track, with 100-plus rush yards in each of the past two weeks, but Manning's on-again-off-again pa sing attack has led to a bevy of three-and-outs. Against a defense that would make Charlie Brown a viable quarterback option, the should get back on track. Cleveland ranks 31st in points per game allowed (29.5), total yards per game 409.5) and rushing yards per game (143.9). might be a turnover machine, but at least he does it with style (yes, ugly is a type of style). McCown won't be afraid to test the defense deep. He'll need to with Cleveland generating next to no a rushing attack against a good New York D-front. The ' best hope is for and to win deep and force a shootout at MetLife. If that is Hue Jackson's strategy, will have plenty of chances to increase his league-high five interception total. Say what? Stat of the week: Since 1970, there have been five matchups between a team on a winning streak of at least five games (Giants) and a team on a losing streak of at least 11 games (Browns). The team on a winning streak is 5-0 in these matchups. Can pick apart a stingy secondary? The ' quarterback has averaged 288.6 pa sing yards per game (sixth in NFL), spreading the ball around to whatever pa s-catchers happen to be active in a given week. The NFL's No. 2 scoring offense faces the No. 4 ranked pa s defense in the NFL, which gives up just 206.6 pa s yards per game. If the can stymie Rivers, they'll enhance their AFC South lead. has not taken advantage of struggling secondaries this seasonbut gets another go at a bottom-five pa s defense. The allow 274.5 pa sing yards per game this season (28th ranked)but boasts a top-5 rush defense. San Diego will load up to stop and dare Brock to try and beat them. Osweiler is coming off perhaps his best game of the seasonbut remains an inefficient pa ser (59.5 completion percentage). If Miller is bottled up, will Bill O'Brien trust his high-priced pa ser in a big spot? Say what? Stat of the week: has fewer than 75 receiving yards in eight straight games, the longest such streak of his career. Chip Kelly wants to run the ball and has the matchup to do it against a defense giving up 126.1 rush yards per game. The outside zone runs with sets up well for the to avoid in the middle of Miami's D. The need a huge game from Hyde to churn the clock and keep their poor defense on the sideline Sunday. Hyde has a good matchup. has a great one. The running back leads the NFL in rushing since Week 6 (685 yards) and faces a defense that gets gashed on the ground. The Niners allow 179.5 rushing yards per game, last in the NFL by more than 35 YPG. The offensive line is banged up, but that shouldn't stop the bruising running back from piling up yards this week. Say what? Stat of the week: 's last five games: 6 TDs, 1 INT, 99.3 pa ser rating in the first five-game winning streak of his career. 's career debut displayed why the were reluctant to play the rookie out of the gate. The No. 1 overall pick was a one-read robot in the L.A. rain last week, completing just 54.8 percent of his pa ses for 134 yards. When Goff's first read was taken away, the play usually went kaput. Against a defense that gives up yards, we'll get to see if the rookie makes any strides. New Orleans' front has been much more stout since the return of defensive tackle , giving up just 280.0 yards per game and 76.5 rush YPG in the last two contests. We don't marvel enough at ' exquisite play. The 37-year-old is on pace for 5,243 pa sing yards, which would be the third-most in NFL history. While often gets accolades for playing well in his Nick Bonino Jersey late-30s, the world seems to forget that Brees is matching the Pats' pa ser. Brees has thrown three-plus touchdowns in nine of his last 10 home games. The D has allowed fewer than 300 total yards in P.K Subban Jersey four straight games. Brees moved the ball against the and defense in the dome, so we don't expect him to be slowed down Sunday. Say what? Stat of the week: The are averaging 427.7 total YPG this season, which would be second-highest YPG in franchise history for a full season (2011, 267.1). has carried the ' offense during their three-game winning streak, to sing six touchdowns to zero interceptions and 300.7 pa sing yards per game. Finally healthy, Wilson is once again elusive behind a shaky offensive line. The are allowing just 211.0 pa sing yards per game the past two weeks, but haven't faced anything akin to the bevy of pa s-catchers Wilson will utilize Sunday. could be in for a good day against Tampa linebackers and safeties that are susceptible in coverage. has 12 touchdowns to just two interceptions and a 102.2 pa ser rating over his last six games. Sunday could be a statement game for the second-year quarterback. The ' secondary is the best at baiting a quarterback into making mistakes and negating big plays. If Seattle deploys on for longspurts, will Winston look elsewhere or test the top corner? We have yet to see Winston put a masterful game together for 60 minutes against a defense the caliber of Seattle. The Bucs need it Sunday to stay on the outskirts of the playoff hunt. Say what? Stat of the week: owns a pa ser rating of 133.8 when targeted in 2016 (best in NFL, min. 50 targets). is sure to take his deep shots against a secondary that has regularly been burned this season. I'm more interested in how Brady and Josh McDaniels continue to incorporate into the game plan. The shifty back displayed his uncanny ability to make defenders mi s in tight quarters in his first game back last week. But Lewis played just 20 of 71 offensive snaps (28.2 percent). Against linebackers and safeties, Lewis is a mismatch if Brady comes under siege by the pa s rush. deserves reps, but increasing Lewis' snap count down the stretch of the season adds another dynamic element for Brady to take employ. 's matchup versus is worth keeping an eye on. targets his top receiver, almost to a fault. Marshall is averaging just 4.3 receptions for 60.1 yards per game this season with just two touchdowns and two 100-yard games. The will need more to topple Brady. Meanwhile, Butler continues his ascent as one of the stingiest cover men in the NFL. Marshall must win his matchups with Butler for the to keep pace Sunday. Say what? Stat of the week: Brady's 123.3 pa ser rating would set a new single-season NFL record -- currently held by (122.5 in 2011). The need a breakout game from and he's got the matchup to do just that Sunday. KB has fewer than 90 receiving yards in each of last eight games and is without a TD in six straight. The defense has played better of late (ranking 9th in pa s yards allowed the last four games) but can be picked apart by bigger receivers like Benjamin. If Benjamin becomes a chain-mover in Oakland, & Co. will put up points in the Black Hole. 's absence (concu sion) is a huge break for and the ' offense. Carr has been spectacular at picking the right matchup and exploiting weakne ses. Against a banged-up squad (top pa s rusher also out), the Oakland signal-caller should have his choice of targets. Kuechly's ability in the pa sing game often goes understated as he's adept at closing down the middle of the field. Without their leader will the be able to slow down a rolling offense? Say what? Stat of the week: sits 5th in NFL with 900 receiving yards this season. He's on pace for 1,440 receiving yards, which would break Tim Brown's franchise record of 1,408 yards in 1997. Facing a healthy 'No Fly Zone' in Denver without means we are sure to see an abundance of runs for Kansas City. The allow 123.7 rushing yards per game this season (ranks 29th). Getting back will help Denver, but even before the defensive lineman was injured the were getting gashed on the ground. Sans Maclin, the have struggled to get receivers open in 's quick pa sing attack. Ware must churn out yardage on early downs to set up Smith with manageable situation against a fierce pa s defense. might be the biggest wild card in the AFC playoff hunt. The haven't been able to run the ball, putting the onus on the second-year quarterback to make plays. Siemian has struggled since returning from an injured shoulder (6-4 TD-INT ratio, 77.2 pa ser rating in his last five games). Coming off the bye, it will be intriguing to see how much Gary Kubiak puts on his plate against a good secondary. With (hip, questionable) looking set to return for K.C., Siemian will need to be wary of the ball-hawking corner when targeting his side of the field. Say what? Stat of the week: has 53 carries for 152 rush yards in three starts since 's injury, 2.9 yards per carry average. The are in a four-game swoon, but has not been the problem. Green Bay is averaging 26.6 points per game in their last five contests, including 297.6 pa sing YPG. Since Week 7, Rodgers has the most completions (150), pa sing yards (1,591), and pa sing TDs (15) in the NFL. Monday he faces an defense that is a different team on its home turf. Philly is allowing 9.5 points per game and just 281.0 yards per game at home this season. The key to Jim Schwartz's defense is the pa s rush. If the can slow and , Rodgers can take advantage of a secondary susceptible to breakdowns. has an enviable matchup versus one of the worst defenses in the NFL. Green Bay is allowing opposing pa ser rating of 105.5 (31st in NFL) and has given up 420.8 yards per game over the past four contests. The question is whether Wentz has the help surrounding him to take advantage of the matchup. Outside of and , no have consistently helped the quarterback this season. might get benched and is injured. It's a cro sroads game for Philly. Say what? Stat of the week: The allowed 153 points in the last four games -- second-most in a four-game span in franchise history (allowed 156 points in final four games of the 1951 season). This article has been reproduced in a new format and may be mi sing content or contain faulty links. Please use the Contact Us link in our site footer to report an i sue.
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