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Patrick Mahomes is looking to continue his hot start against the Patriots. (Chen Chenoy / USA TODAY Sports)
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Exhausted veteran Tom Brady is on the verge of history as the New England Patriots face the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Night Football and watch the rookie recruits the league.
Brady spent a season entering the league, but it's a luxury that Baker Mayfield, Josh Allen, Sam Darnold and Josh Rosen do not get and Brady thinks that the need is only part of the reason.
"I think it was a different moment. Football was different then, "he said of his rookie season in 2000 (via WEEI). "In some ways, professional football is a more glorified college football. In some ways, the transition – it's more similar than it was at the beginning. Football now removes some of the physical elements of the game. It's more of a game in space. You see a lot of college players playing more in the professional game than I remember when I started. "
This certainly makes it a more entertaining and interesting product to watch and, of course, the Patriots have played a role in the evolution as early adopters of some elements of the generalized offense. The 3-2 Patriots will have a glimpse of what 5-0 and quarterback Patrick Mahomes can do. He has already accomplished something important: he asked Bill Belichick to talk about him at length.
"He sends the ball to all his receivers, quick release," Belichick said Monday. "He sees things quickly, can extend games. He has a big arm, a fabulous arm. He can throw the ball out of the stadium. He makes good decisions. "
It's just a sign of the times of a season in which the average number of smugglers is 93.4 (he was 84.2 from 2002 to last season) and 10 starting quarters have a number of passersby greater than 100. (Eight of those 10 are under 30 years of age.) Mahomes, as noted by the next-generation statistics, was "on the run" (over 8 mph at the time of the pass) when 22.2% of his attempts this season, the highest rate among QBs. And its percentage of achievement remains stable while the average league decreases.
In New England, he will also fight in history. Quarterbacks aged 25 and under score 1 to 41 in regular season games at Gillette Stadium. (The only puzzle to have won is Colin Kaepernick in 2012.)
V for the victory. And maybe vertigo: The annual games in London start this week and one person in particular is not a fan. Raiders coach Jon Gruden said he was dizzy for a month after a 14-hour flight from Belarus, where he had attended his son Deuce's Powerlifting Championship. "I could not even go to bed, the house was spinning. I hope not to be dizzy, "said Gruden. "I am not a great traveler. I'll be honest with you, I hate it. I am not good. I'm worried. The 1 to 4 Gruden Raiders play the 2-3 Seahawks at 1 pm. Is.
Be grateful for several screens: The Red Sox and the Patriots are both playing prime time Sunday; brewers and packers do the same thing in prime time on Monday.
Snowy day: Forecasts for the Rams-Broncos match predict a high of 29 degrees with an 80 percent chance of snow in Denver (duh).
One last thing about Drew Brees: The New Orleans Saints quarterback, who broke Peyton Manning 's career career record Monday night, has been remarkably healthy since 2004, missing the three – three! – Games.
Watt's new: Texan defensive end J.J. Watt and his brother, Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt, are tied with the Bengals Geno Atkins defensive tackle for the NFL with six sacks. It's a feat that even surprises the Watts.
"It's pretty wild when you go to look at the bag sheet and see our names next to each other," J. J. Watt said. "We were fighting each other in [the] backyard and now we see our names at the top of the NFL bags charts. So, it's amazing and I'm lucky. I have two incredible brothers [T.J. and Chargers fullback Derek Watt] and I am very lucky. "
T.J .: "It's a healthy competition and I'm really happy to see my two brothers play on Sunday. This is something I will never take for granted: to sit on the couch and watch them play. It's quite special.
Like their siblings, they stand each for the other. Just look what happened when T.J. was fined $ 20,054 for "forcibly striking [Falcons QB Matt Ryan] in the knee area or below. "
What happens under the battery stays under the battery: Expect officials to try to pay more attention to grabbing (so much grabbing) that occurs at the bottom of a stack of players. Wide receiver Adam Thielen described the "Football Night in America" scene, Peter King, when he recovered a side kick preserving the Vikings' victory over the Eagles. "We knew it would be the biggest game of the game," Thielen said. "He made a phenomenal kick and this is by far the hardest hit of all the shots I've had at the college of pros. It was the worst thing I saw. It was low, with a lateral rotation. It was not a normal kick at the end. It had a bad turn and when I saw it coming to me, I just wanted to make sure that I could drop it and jump on it. I just wanted to go there and secure it because when it's a bang bang like that, there are a lot of guys on you – a lot of pinching and tearing of hair. They were trying to pull my hair. Fortunately I have cut hair. It was not fun below.
This week's bye teams: Lions and saints are on leave.
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New injuries
Olsen watch: Panthers forward Greg Olsen is questionable against the Redskins as he continues to recover from a broken foot. He was injured in the first game and his recovery took about four to five weeks. Redskins receiver Jamison Crowder (ankle), defensemen Chris Thompson (coast) and Adrian Peterson (shoulder / ankle / knee) and wide receiver Paul Richardson (shoulder / knee) are questionable.
Delivered again: Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (hamstring) will not play against the Cowboys. Cornerbacks D.J. Hayden (toe) and Tre Herndon (hamstring) and offensive lineman Josh Wells. Cornerback Jalen Ramsey (knee) is questionable.
No Bernard: Bengals midfielder Giovani Bernard (knee) was sidelined against the Steelers, as was attacker Tyler Kroft (foot) and center Billy Price. Cornerback William Jackson (knee), wide receiver John Ross (groin) and offensive tackle Cedric Ogbuehi (wrist) are questionable. The safety of the Steelers, Morgan Burnett (groin) and the big gap Darrius Heyward-Bey (ankle) will not play. Linebacker L.J. Fort is uncertain.
Freeman will not play: The Falcons Devonta Freeman (groin / foot) and defender Grady Jarrett (ankle) face the Buccaneers.
Eric Berry uncertain: The safety of leaders Eric Berry (heel) and linebacker Justin Houston (hamstring) have doubts about the Patriots and defender Eric Murray (ankle) is missing. Wide receiver De'Anthony Thomas had a fractured leg during the practice session on Thursday. Patriot Rob Gronkowski (ankle), Sony Michel running back (knee) and receivers Josh Gordon (hamstring) and Chris Hogan (thigh) are considered dubious.
Cook will he play? Violation midfielder Dalvin Cook is questionable against the Cardinals. Defensive end Arizona Markus Golden (knee) and defensive forward Robert Nkemdiche (foot) are debatable.
Crowell uncertain: Isaiah Crowell (ankle) is questionable against the Colts. Indy wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (chest / hamstring) and tight end Jack Doyle (hip) will not play. Linebacker Darius Leonard (ankle) and Eric Ebron (tibia / quad / ankle / knee) are questionable.
Travis Benjamin on: Receiver Chargers Benjamin Travis (the foot) will not play against the Browns; offensive tackle Russell Okung (groin) and kicker Caleb Sturgis (quadriceps) are questionable.
Watson chest injury: Texan quarterback Deshaun Watson (chest) is questionable for playing against the Bills.
Torn biceps for Peters? Eagles lineman Jason Peters reportedly tore his biceps Thursday night, according to the NFL network.
Questionable Osemele: Offensive Raid lineman Kelechi Osemele (knee) is uncertain for the Seahawks game in London and Karl Joseph's safety (knee) is questionable. Seattle linebacker K.J. Wright (knee) and defensive end Rasheem Green (ankle) will not play; Defenders Dion Jordan (on the knee) and Nick Vannett (on the back) are questionable.
Fantasy football tips
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Tips / Choice of ATS bets
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