How Odell Beckham Jr. will match into the Rams’ offense, plus what is occurring to the Ravens?
Congratulations, everybody! You’ve got made it to Friday. Give your self a pat on the again — particularly for those who by some means began the Dolphins D/ST in your fantasy crew — and prepare for an enormous weekend of sports activities forward.
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Good morning to everybody however particularly to…
ODELL BECKHAM JR. AND THE LOS ANGELES RAMS
Out in Los Angeles, the wealthy obtained richer as the Rams added Odell Beckham Jr. to what’s a completely loaded roster. It is the newest transfer to sign they’re championship-or-bust, in keeping with our NFL professional Bryan DeArdo:
- DeArdo: “Beckham is becoming a member of a Rams crew that’s going all-in on this season. The Rams, who’re at present 7-2 and one sport again of the Cardinals for the AFC West division lead, just lately traded to amass future Corridor of Fame cross rusher Von Miller. Miller will make his Los Angeles debut on Sunday whereas becoming a member of a protection that features three-time Defensive Participant of the 12 months Aaron Donald and All-Professional cornerback Jalen Ramsey.”
Everybody on Twitter — LeBron James included — weighed in when news broke, however now the query is the way it all comes collectively. The Rams’ offense is averaging 29 factors per sport this season — third within the NFL — and Matthew Stafford has developed a robust relationship with Cooper Kupp. How robust? Kupp is the primary participant with 1,000+ receiving yards and 10+ receiving touchdowns by means of 9 video games since Jerry Rice in 1990.
The Rams even have a more-than-capable No. 2 broad receiver in Robert Woods and a operating again who ranks top-10 league-wide in touches in Darrell Henderson Jr.
This is DeArdo on how OBJ will fit into the Rams offense:
- DeArdo: “The most effective-case state of affairs for Los Angeles is that Beckham can do for them what Antonio Brown did for the Buccaneers throughout his first season in Tampa Bay. Brown not solely complemented the Buccaneers’ receiving corps throughout Tampa Bay’s Super Bowl run, he additionally served as Tom Brady’s main possibility on a number of events. Brown capped off his first season with the Buccaneers with a landing catch in Tremendous Bowl LV.”
Honorable point out
- File this within the “it’s important to see it to consider it” class. UC Riverside’s JP Moorman II nailed a 70-foot buzzer beater to stun Arizona State late final evening. It was the primary time the Highlanders have ever crushed the Solar Devils. And no, I can not clarify why Arizona State tried to steal the inbounds cross. Just enjoy the video.
And never such an excellent morning for…
THE BALTIMORE RAVENS — AND EVERYONE WHO STAYED UP TO WATCH THEM LOSE
Thursday evening’s contest between the Ravens and Dolphins — eventually won by Miami 22-10 — was one of many strangest video games I’ve seen shortly. I suppose that makes it an ideal Thursday evening sport: one all of us remorse staying up for (and this specific one lasted FOREVER).
Listed here are some “highlights”:
- This was the fifth sport this season during which neither crew scored a landing within the first half.
- Jacoby Brissett began the sport for Miami as Tua Tagovailoa continues to cope with a fractured finger. Brissett appeared to get injured within the third quarter however then seemed like he was truly able to re-enter the sport. As a substitute, Miami head coach Brian Flores inserted Tagovailoa. Tagovailoa wasn’t wholesome sufficient to start out, however just a few hours later he was wholesome sufficient to play. I am nonetheless confused.
- The simple huge spotlight of this sport was Dolphins offensive lineman Robert Hunt catching a screen pass, making a defender miss and diving toward the end zone. The one drawback? He wasn’t an eligible receiver. A play that didn’t rely (and resulted in a penalty) was far and away essentially the most memorable a part of the sport, which ought to inform you about how this sport went.
I will definitely give credit score the place credit score is due: The Dolphins’ protection stepped up in a serious approach, enjoying as much as its preseason expectations. Tagovailoa performed properly, regardless of his mysterious damage. In a span of 5 days, Miami has gone from 1-7 to 3-7.
However make no mistake, this was a missed alternative for the Ravens, who have been coming off a powerful comeback this previous weekend in opposition to Minnesota. Does anybody need the No. 1 seed within the AFC?
Pete Prisco’s NFL picks for Week 10 💸
Pete Prisco is right here to make you cash, plain and easy. Getting into Week 10, he was 15 video games over .500 in opposition to the unfold this 12 months, sporting a 74-59-3 document.
Listed here are his picks for 2 of the highest video games this week:
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Browns at Patriots: “The Browns are enjoying back-to-back highway video games and put quite a bit into successful a giant division sport final week at Cincinnati. The Patriots are again house for the primary time in three weeks after successful two highway video games. Their protection is enjoying significantly better and they’re going to do a strong job of placing the sport on Baker Mayfield with the chance Nick Chubb is out. Mac Jones will do sufficient on offense to get the victory. Decide: Patriots 27, Browns 21″
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Seahawks at Packers: “Russell Wilson is again for the Seahawks and Aaron Rodgers needs to be. That can make this a enjoyable offensive sport to look at. The Packers protection, although, is getting higher by the week. I believe they’ll play properly after shedding final week and Rodgers can have a discipline day in his return. Decide: Packers 31, Seahawks 24″
Cam Newton is again with the Panthers 🏈
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No must photoshop a jersey this time: Cam Newton is returning to the Carolina Panthers on a one-year deal. Newton spent the primary 9 seasons of his profession with Carolina, rewriting the franchise’s document guide earlier than spending the 2020 season with the Patriots. He was launched this offseason after Mac Jones gained the beginning quarterback job in New England.
The Newton addition comes simply days after starter Sam Darnold headed to IR with a fractured scapula. P.J. Walker will get the beginning this weekend at Arizona, however Newton might take over as early as Week 11, when Washington — led by Newton’s former coach in Carolina, Ron Rivera — involves city.
So far as fantasy implications go, Newton does have some upside and he might assist these round him, writes our fantasy expert Chris Towers.
- Towers: “He has loads of enchantment on his personal — his speeding makes him a possible top-12 QB by itself — but when Newton can simply be someplace north of abysmal, that is an improve over what the Panthers have proper now.”
Is Rob Manfred’s job in peril? The reply is… ⚾
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No. Rob Manfred’s job isn’t in danger, at the same time as MLB barrels toward a lockout starting Dec. 1. That is when the present collective bargaining settlement expires.
There’s one factor that Manfred might try this could damage his job security, although, writes our MLB professional Dayn Perry:
- Perry: “The one approach he might lose his job is by shedding cash for homeowners. … and the concept that he’d drive by means of an settlement that is to not the liking of most homeowners is far-fetched within the excessive (he additionally has an intensive background in labor negotiations, together with throughout his time as one among Selig’s lieutenants). You possibly can guess something Manfred does towards advancing an settlement can have the imprimatur of the homeowners upon it.”
What we’re watching this weekend
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Friday
⚽ World Cup qualifying: USA vs Mexico, 9:10 p.m. on ESPN 2 | Our soccer guru Roger Gonzalez has three things to watch forward of a pivotal World Cup qualifier.
🏀 No. 4 Villanova at No. 2 UCLA (-4.5), 11:30 p.m. on ESPN 2 | It is a late tip however an incredible matchup between two of the nation’s finest groups.
Saturday
🏈 No. 8 Oklahoma (-5.5) at No. 13 Baylor, 12 p.m. on FOX | The Huge 12’s Faculty Soccer Playoff probabilities could lie within the palms of the Sooners, who might use a top quality win right here to spice up their resume.
🏈 No. 1 Georgia at Tennessee, 3:30 p.m. on CBS | The Bulldogs look to complete SEC play undefeated for the primary time since 1982.
🏈 No. 19 Purdue at No. 4 Ohio State (-21), 3:30 p.m. on ABC | Purdue has already crushed No. 2 Iowa and No. 3 Michigan State this season. Is No. 4 Ohio State subsequent?
🏀 No. 5 Texas at No. 1 Gonzaga (-7.5), 10:30 p.m. on ESPN 2 | Texas has by no means crushed an AP No. 1 crew.
Sunday
🏈 Chiefs (-2.5) at Raiders, 8:20 p.m. on NBC | All 4 AFC West groups are over .500. This can be a huge one for each Kansas Metropolis and Las Vegas.
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/information/how-odell-beckham-jr-will-fit-into-the-rams-offense-plus-what-is-happening-to-the-ravens/ | How Odell Beckham Jr. will match into the Rams’ offense, plus what is occurring to the Ravens?
