The Colts' COVID outbreak reached the quarterback position on Tuesday afternoon. Starter Carson Wentz was placed on the COVID-19 reserve list ahead of the team's Week 17 game against the Raiders and now, the Colts will have to prepare to be without him in a key contest.Indianapolis has a 9-6 record and is currently the top wild-card seedin the AFC. That said, there are eight teams in the AFC that have either a 9-6 or 8-7 record, so the team's hold onto one of the three wild-cardslots is tenuous at best.The Colts appear to be in control of their own destiny, and winning out would get them into the postseason. However, with Wentz potentially unavailable, the path to doing that becomes more difficult.Here's everything to know about Wentz landing on the COVID list, including his vaccination status and how long he mightbe on the list.NFL PICKS WEEK 17: | Carson Wentz's status for Sunday's game is yet to be determined.The NFL on Logan Forsythe Jersey Tuesday reduced its mandated quarantine period from 10 days to five days for players who test positive but are asymptomatic. It's unclear whether Wentz tested positive or was a close contact, or if he's developed symptoms.Per that timeline, Wentz still has a chance to play Week 17 if he is asymptomatic and tests negative twice prior to Sunday. However, it's not guaranteed, so the Colts may be forced to use a different starting quarterback for the first time this season.Right now, rookie sixth-round pick Sam Ehlinger is the backup to Wentz. He figures to get a crack at starting against the Raiders with practice squad veteran Brett Hundley backing him up. Third-year quarterback James Morgan is also on the practice squad, but he figures to be the team's third-string option at the position.Could the Colts add another quarterback though? According to Zak Keefer of The Athletic, the Colts are considering calling Philip Rivers to see if the veteran, who started for the Colts in 2020, would be willing to return to the team to help replace Wentz.Colts need to call Philip Rivers. Have heard it's being discu sed. Zak Keefer (@zkeefer) Carson Wentz is not vaccinated. As David Freese Jersey a result, he will have to quarantine for a minimum of five days.Wentz revealed that he wasn't vaccinated before the season after a small COVID outbreak hit the Colts. Hesaid that it was a "personal decision" not to get it."I'm not going to go in-depth on why, but it's a personal decision for me and my family," Wentz told reporters in early September, . "I respect everybody else's decision and I just ask that everybody Yasmani Grandal Jersey does the same for me. I know that's not the world we live in. Not everyone is going to view things the same. But no one really knows what's going on in someone else's household and how things are being handled."Wentz admitted that he had gone back and forth about his choice, but he ultimately arrived at the conclusion to remain unvaccinated."Trust me, I've weighed a lot of things. I know what's at stake. I know all those things," Wentz said. "Thats just where I'm at, where I'm at with my family."Wentz said that "understanding the protocol" would be critical to him this season. He followed it closely and that's part of why he is almost alwaysseen wearing a mask on the Colts sideline. But even still, he couldn't escape the COVID outbreak that has been a major problem acro s the NFL, and for the Colts, in recent weeks.RIVERA: Wentz must sit out at least five days before being eligible to Justin Turner Jersey return from the COVID list, per the updated NFL rules. Since he was placed on the list on Tuesday, Dec. 28, that would put him in line to be eligible to return on Sunday, Jan. 2.That said, Wentz must remain asymptomatic. If he develops any symptoms that linger past Week 17,his eligibility could be aquestion mark for the Colts ahead of their final game of the regular season.MORE: The Colts currently have a 9-6 record and are penciled in as the No. 5 seed in the AFC playoff race. However, only one game separates them from the No. 10 seed Raiders, who they are playing in Week 17.If the Colts lose to the Raiders, they would find themselves at 9-7. That would guarantee the Titans the AFC South crown, regardle s of their result against the Dolphins, so the Colts would only be able to make the playoffs as a wild card. And if they lose, they would have to rely on tiebreakers to keep them in one of those final three playoff spots.The good news for the Colts is that they have an advantage in several key tiebreakers. They have a 3-2 divisional record with one game to play and they also have a 7-3 record against AFC opponents, tied with the Patriots for the best among wild card teams.A lo s to the Raiders would drop the Colts to 7-4 against AFC opponents. However,they would still be among the best in that category, pending the results of other games. Then, they would just have to worry about the potential for head-to-head tiebreakers; they would have an advantage over the Patriots, Dolphins and Bills in any head-to-head tiebreaker while they would be at a disadvantage against the Ravens, Titans and the Raiders (if they lose on Sunday).A win would make the Colts' path to the postseason a lot simpler, but they certainly wouldn't be eliminated with a lo s. The Max Muncy Jersey path to clinching would simply become dicier.Indianapolis is scheduled to close the season in Jacksonville in Week 18, should their playoff fate come down to it.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The coincidence wasnt lost on Baker Mayfield.Standing in the same room at Bank of America Stadium where he was informed late last season by the Carolina Panthers he was being released, Mayfield spoke to reporters about winning an NFC South championship with his new team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Personal redemption? Check.There's a lot of , Mayfield said. But that is what happens Nico Hoerner Jersey when you go to a team within the division and you have memories of playing with them.ADVERTISEMENT Chase McLaughlin kicked three field goals, Tampa Bay's defense forced two turnovers and to win their third straight NFC South title and reach the playoffs for the fourth straight season. For Mayfield, returning to the playoffs for the first time since 2020 was satisfying and not only because it came against the Panthers, where he was 1-5 as a starter last season before being waived on Dec. 5.Mayfield has struggled to John Lackey Jersey find career stability, playing for his fourth team in three seasons. He was traded by Cleveland, released by Carolina and not re-signed by the Los Angeles Rams in a two-year span. He bounced back this season going 9-8 as a starter for the Buccaneers, completing 64.4% of his pa ses for 3,907 yards with 28 touchdowns and 10 interceptions.He beat the Panthers Brad Wieck Jersey twice.I've been through a lot, Mayfield said. "But I have had a lot of help along the way."The biggest question moving forward might be how effective Mayfield will be when the Buccaneers host the Philadelphia Eagles in a wild-card game next weekend. Mayfield came into Sunday's game with sore ribs and suffered an ankle injury against the Panthers, although he remained in the game.The 2018 No. 1 overall pick walked with a slight limp as he entered the interview room.He said he's looking forward to healing up.Ill see how he feels and how he goes through his treatment and well make a decision based on how Victor Caratini Jersey the week goes, Bucs coach Todd Bowles said.Kyle Trask is Tampa Bay's backup quarterback and John Wolford is the third string.The 28-year-old Mayfield wasn't particularly happy with his own play, finishing 20 of 32 pa sing for 137 yards with no touchdowns.He just mi sed on a long connection with Mike Evans in the first quarter. I got to be better, Mayfield said. They ran a lot of two-shell defense and there was some stuff that was open underneath and I have to be better in that facet.He was banged up, Bowles said of Mayfields performance. But the times he had to throw they had great coverage. Youve got to credit their defense too. They played very good defense. We were off and werent clicking on all cylinders.But Mayfield likes Tampa Bay's chances heading into the playoffs, where it could be a home underdog despite winning five of its final six games.Like Mayfield, the Bucs have been counted out time and time again, particularly after losing six of seven games during one stretch.We have a Kyle Schwarber Jersey locker room full of guys that are comfortable being counted out, Mayfield said. All we wanted was a chance to get in and now we are here and we have to handle it the right way.___AP NFL:
Tuesday's health and safety news from the world of football: that the state's high school governing body has voted to limit full-contact practice time for football teams, po sibly Tobias Harris Jersey becoming the most strict among the growing number of states to make such a move.Full-contact drills only will be permitted 135 minutes Wesley Johnson Jersey per week during the week with no consecutive days and never more than once on Chris Paul Jersey two-a-day practices. During the season, that limit drops to 90 minutes a week with no more than 30 minutes for one practice no more than two consecutive days of full contact. the school's study on acoustical effects of concu sions. on how the Blake Griffin Jersey NFL is vetting college players linked to personal conduct i sues prior to the . in as several former NFL players, including former linebacker Kim Bokamper, talked to the Speakers A sembly of Southwest Florida about retirement and Montrezl Harrell Jersey player safety. at how tax day on Wednesday affects pro athletes like NFL players.-- Bill Bradley, contributing editor
BALTIMORE (AP) The Pittsburgh Steelers finished the regular season Saturday in wait-and-see mode.After defeating the depleted Ravens 17-10, the Steelers were uncertain if they would qualify for the postseason and unsure if injured Mike Clevinger Jersey pa s-rusher T.J. Watt would be available if they did.Pittsburgh's victory on a soggy field left the Steelers (10-7) in position to reach the playoffs after mi sing out in 2022. If Buffalo or Jacksonville lose on Sunday, Pittsburgh is in.But will the Steelers have Watt if they get that far? ADVERTISEMENT Watt had to raise his season total to an NFL-leading 19 before he went down in the third quarter with a knee injury after his leg collided with the leg of teammate Montravius Adams. Watt immediately started pounding the turf in apparent pain or frustration.He did not need to be carted off, however, and went over to Yan Gomes Jersey the sideline tent. After a brief examination, Watt walked to the tunnel.Afterward, coach Mike Tomlin held out hope that Watt would be OK.Ill have more information probably next time we get together, Tomlin said. "Obviously disappointed in that, but there are challenges in the game of football, there are challenges in life. So well deal with it, Jason Kipnis Jersey whatever it may be.Watt's injury was the most notable on a day in which the Ravens rested many of their starters after clinching the top seed in the AFC last week. Baltimore (13-4) played without star quarterback Lamar Jackson, rookie wide receiver Zay Flowers, Pro Bowl safety Kyle Hamilton and standout cornerback Marlon Humphrey.Coach John Harbaugh was intent upon keeping his team healthy, and it appears as if he accomplished that objective, even though defensive back Geno Stone hurt his knee, linebacker Del'Shawn Phillips injured his shoulder and defensive end Brent Urban was examined for a concu sion.I think it looks like we got through OK, Harbaugh said. Right now it looks like we would have all those guys back for the playoff week in the division round.The Ravens played short-handed, and nearly won anyway.Cant dwell on it, linebacker Patrick Queen said. Even though we had a chance to Jose Ramirez Jersey send them home, now they have a chance to go the playoffs. It stings a little bit, but at the end of the day we have a lot of pages in our book that sets us up pretty good. Nobodys hanging their head or anything. If we see those guys again, well be ready.Unlike the Ravens, the Steelers had to have all hands on deck in this game. Pittsburgh got the victory and a sweep of its Satchel Paige Jersey AFC North rival, but it came at a deep cost if the Steelers are forced to play without Watt, who not only leads the NFL in sacks but is an inspiration to the team's gritty defense.___AP NFL:
After being away from the game for four seasons, former Las Vegas Raiders first-round pick and cornerback Gareon Conley is attempting an Addison Russell Jersey NFL comeback.According to , Conley has inked a contract with the Dallas Cowboys. The length and financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.Conley was a first-round pick (No. 24 overall) of the Raiders Kris Bryant Jersey in 2017 and spent two-plus years with the team Ian Happ Jersey , starting in 20 of the 23 games he played in. He was then traded to the Houston Texans in 2019 before playing in eight contests (six David Bote Jersey starts).But those eight games were the last ones he would play in. Conley landed on injured reserve prior to the start of the 2020 campaign after having offseason ankle surgery earlier in the year.He has not played in Kendall Graveman Jersey the NFL since because of lingering ankle i sues. He most recently played in the United Football League in 2024 with the DC Defenders.
Davante Adams and the Las Vegas Raiders will host Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers in Week 3 of the 2024 NFL season (Sunday, Sep. 22 at 4 p.m. ET).The Sporting News has all the information you need to purchase tickets and secure parking for this interconference clash.The Raiders might not have been the talk of the AFC West this summer that distinction seems to be reserved for the Chargers and new head coach Jim Harbaugh but Vegas also has plenty of optimism moving forward, having won three of its last four games of the 2023 campaign.Raiders interim-turned-head coach Antonio Pierce will be Marcell Ozuna Jersey looking to QB Aidan O'Connell to take a big step forward, likely with the help of pa s-catchers Davante Adams, Jakobi Meyers, and first-round rookie tight endBrock Bowers.The Panthers also look forward to a better tomorrow, after many gloomy yesterdays since the end of the Christian McCaffrey era. Second-year QB Bryce Young will be hoping for an emergent season under new Carolina head coach Dave Canales, who oversaw the breakouts of Geno Smith and Baker Mayfield in Seattle and Tampa over the past two years.Interested in scoring tickets to thisearly-season showdown in Sin City? Here's everything you need to know about seeing the Raiders face the Panthers in Week 3 of the 2024 NFL season.BUY NOW:Ravens vs. Raiders tickets Albert Pujols Jersey for Week 3 in Las VegasTickets: Date: Sunday, Sep. 22Time:4:05p.m. ETVenue: Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NVTickets for theat Allegiant Stadium in Ozzie Smith Jersey Las Vegas are available on StubHub, but they're selling fast.The cheapest get-in prices for this early-season tilt are currently listed at between $180 and $200.The Raiders and Panthers have faced each other seven times, with the Raiders leading the lifetime series 4-3.BUY NOW: Raiders schedule 2024Here's a look at all of the Raiders opponents in 2024, along with links to purchase tickets.WeekDateOpponentTime (ET)TVTickets1Sept. 8at Chargers4:05 p.m.CBS2Sept. 15at Ravens1 p.m.CBS3Sept. 22vs. Panthers4:05 p.m.CBS4Sept. 29vs. Browns4:25 p.m.CBS5Oct. 6at Broncos4:05 p.m.Fox6Oct. 13vs. Steelers4:05 p.m.CBS7Oct. 20at Rams4:05 p.m.CBS8Oct. 27vs. Chiefs4:25 p.m.CBS9Nov. 3at Bengals1 p.m.Fox10BYE11Nov. 17at Dolphins1 p.m.CBS12No. 24vs. Broncos4:05 p.m.CBS13Nov. 29at Chiefs3 p.m.Prime14Dec. 8at Buccaneers1 p.m.CBS15Dec. 16 (MNF)vs. Falcons8:30 p.m.ESPN16Dec. 22vs. Jaguars4:25 p.m.CBS17Dec. 29at Saints1 p.m.Fox18Jan. 5vs. ChargersTBDTBDPanthers schedule 2024Here's a look at all of Carolinas opponents in 2024, along with ticket links.WeekDateOpponentTime (ET)TVTickets1Sept. 8at Saints1 p.m.Fox2Sept.15vs. Chargers1 p.m.CBS3Sept. 22at Raiders4:05 p.m.CBS4Sept. 29vs. Bengals1 p.m.Fox5Oct. 6at Bears1 Enos Slaughter Jersey p.m.Fox6Oct. 13vs. Falcons4:25 p.m.Fox7Oct. 20at Commanders4:05 p.m.CBS8Oct. 27at Broncos4:25 p.m.CBS9Nov. 3vs. Saints1 p.m.CBS10Nov. 10vs. Giants (Munich)9:30 a.m.NFL11BYE12Nov. 24vs. Chiefs1 p.m.CBS13Dec. 1vs. Buccaneers4:05 p.m.Fox14Dec. 8at Eagles1 p.m.Fox15Dec. 15vs. Cowboys1 p.m.Fox16Dec. 22vs. Cardinals1 p.m.Fox17Dec. 29at Buccaneers1 p.m.CBS18Jan. 5FalconsTBDTBDRaiders vs. PanthersWeek 3: AllegiantStadium seating map(StubHub) Mark McGwire Jersey Raiders vs. Panthers in Week 3: Parking, with the cheapest options hovering in the price range of $26-$40 per pa s. These affordable prices won't last, so you might want to act quickly if you're planning on attending this Week 3 showdown!StubHubThe best ticket prices for any live eventBUY NOW
Michigan Panthers kicker and UFL star Jake Bates, who has from multiple NFL teams, including the , was back in action on Saturday, with his team taking Dominic Leone Jersey on the Memphis Showboats in Week 8.Bates entered the day having made 15 of his 17 field goals on the season, including a whopping six from 50-plus, with three of those coming from 60-plus yards. He was also riding a streak of Jack Flaherty Jersey nine-straight makes since mi sing two in Week 5.Unfortunately, that streak ended in the second half of the Week 8 contest against the Showboats, when Bates mi sed a 51-yard field goal in the second half. It was his first mi s at Ford Field this season after Albert Pujols Jersey making his first 10 at the Lions' home venue.Jake Bates mi ses his first field goal at home.This 51-yard attempt is wide right. | | | Between The Goalposts (@NoahBeauso) In the words of the great Tony "Duke" Evers from "Rocky 4": "He's not a machine, he's a man!"That was the only field goal Bates would attempt on the afternoon, leaving him 15 Jordan Hicks Jersey -of-18 on the season. On the bright side for Bates and the Panthers, they topped the Showboats, 24-18.There are now two games left in the UFL regular season. At 6-2, the Panthers have already punched their ticket to the postseason and are Paul Goldschmidt Jersey on a crash course to face the Birmingham Stallions in the USFL Conference Championship game on Saturday, June 8.Once the UFL season is over, Bates can begin talking to NFL teams. He's fully expected to get an opportunity somewhere.
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