It appears as if the Jets aren’t the one ones with quarterback points. These three groups may even have somebody totally different beneath heart in Week 17.
CARR STEPS AWAY
Josh McDaniels apparently has seen sufficient of Derek Carr this season. After McDaniels introduced the 31-year-old can be on the bench for the 2 remaining video games this season, Carr and the Raiders agreed that the quarterback will step away from the group so he’s not a distraction, in accordance with ESPN.
Jarrett Stidham will take over and make his first profession NFL begin.
Carr has accomplished 60.8% of his passes whereas throwing for 3,522 yards, 24 touchdowns and a league-leading 14 interceptions this season for the disappointing Raiders.
During his nine-year profession, the three-time Pro Bowler has compiled 35,222 yards and 217 touchdowns, however has solely led the Raiders to the playoffs as soon as.
The Raiders are 6-9 in McDaniels’ first season as head coach. The long-time Bill Belichick assistant entered this season with excessive expectations on account of bringing in Carr’s former faculty teammate Davante Adams — a two-time All-Pro extensive receiver — on a five-year, $140 million deal. It’s secure to say, this season has not gone to plan.
WENTZ GETS THE CALL
Carson Wentz will return to the beginning position in Washington as Taylor Heinicke has been relegated to the bench.
The Commanders have dropped two video games in a row — together with a vital matchup towards the Giants two weeks in the past — which has made their remaining two video games must-wins in the event that they need to attain the postseason.
“Where we are right now, I’m looking for a little bit of a spark, a little something different,” Commanders head coach Ron Rivera stated after observe Wednesday. “The last three games we were 0-2-1, so [we are] looking for a little something extra to get us over the hump.”
Heinicke initially landed the beginning job in Week 7 after Wentz — the 2nd total decide within the 2016 draft by the Eagles — went down with a finger damage. Heinicke has thrown for 1,859 yards, 12 touchdowns and 6 interceptions in 9 video games this season.
Wentz has struggled throughout his first season with Washington. The 29-year-old threw for 1,612 yards, 11 touchdowns and 6 interceptions whereas main the Commanders to a 2-4 file.
The Commanders are 7-7-1 and are hoping to tug one final rabbit out of the hat in a last-ditch effort to make the playoffs. They end towards the Browns and Cowboys.
TUA CONCUSSED AGAIN
Tua Tagovailoa’s standing for the Dolphins’ essential matchup towards the Patriots on Sunday is unsure on account of a concussion.
Tagovailoa suffered the damage of their loss to the Packers on Christmas. It is the 24-year-old’s second confirmed concussion of the season.
The former Alabama star first appeared to have suffered a concussion on Sept. 25 towards the Bills. Controversially, he was again on the sphere simply 4 days later towards the Bengals the place he was slammed to the bottom once more and was immobile on the bottom for roughly 10 minutes earlier than being stretchered off the sphere.
A joint evaluation by the NFL and the gamers’ union after the Bengals sport led to the league altering its concussion protocol.
Head coach Mike McDaniel informed reporters that the group is working with veteran Teddy Bridgewater as their starter transferring ahead.
Tagovailoa is within the midst of a career-best season. The lefty has hurled 3,548 yards, 25 touchdowns and simply eight interceptions this season.
The Dolphins, losers of 4 straight, are 8-7 with a must-win sport developing towards their division rivals this week.
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Source: www.bostonherald.com