Adam Schefter reports that veteran QB Kirk Cousins is currently expected to start in Week 8 as Michael Penix Jr. recovers from a bone bruise in his knee. Cousins, 37, is a former fourth-round pick of Washington back in 2012. He played out the final year of his rookie contract before being franchised in back-to-back seasons. Cousins later departed in free agency for a … [Read more...] about Falcons QB Kirk Cousins Expected To Start In Week 8
NFC Notes: Divine Deablo, Mickey Loomis, Buccaneers, Falcons, Saints
Buccaneers Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles said they’ve ruled out WR Chris Godwin (fibula), RB Bucky Irving (foot/shoulder), and OLB Haason Reddick (ankle) from Week 8 against the Saints, via Greg Auman. Falcons Falcons DC Jeff Ulbrich said the team will utilize multiple players in order to help mitigate the loss of LB Divine Deablo. “As we all know, he’s very unique in the fact … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Divine Deablo, Mickey Loomis, Buccaneers, Falcons, Saints
NFC Notes: Kyle Jusczyk, Michael Penix Jr., 49ers, Falcons, Saints
49ers Despite losing so many key contributors to injury at different points already this season, the 49ers stand at 5-2 with a perfect 3-0 divisional record. San Francisco FB Kyle Juszczyk has been blown away by the younger players’ ability to step in without live game time and make the same impact as the veterans. “I wish I knew the definite answer,” Juszczyk said, via … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Kyle Jusczyk, Michael Penix Jr., 49ers, Falcons, Saints
NFL Trade Deadline Buzz For 12 NFC Teams
49ers ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler notes if the Bengals change their mind about trading DE Trey Hendrickson, the 49ers have come up as a team that would be especially interested. He mentions Texans LB Christian Harris as another potential target, as he’s played in a similar scheme under Texans HC DeMeco Ryans and San Francisco might need reinforcements after losing LB Fred Warner for … [Read more...] about NFL Trade Deadline Buzz For 12 NFC Teams
Five Coordinators On The Hot Seat
We’ve already had one NFL head coach fired this season — Brian Callahan was out in Tennessee after six games. Fans are waiting to see who will be next, but it might be a while before another head coach gets canned. In the meantime, there are a number of coordinators on the hot seat themselves. Often, head coaches desperate to hold onto their jobs will fire underperforming … [Read more...] about Five Coordinators On The Hot Seat