Updating a previous report, Carolina Panthers RB Christian McCaffrey (shoulder) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 29, due to a sore shoulder stemming from a hard hit he took during the team’s Week 12 win over the New York Jets.
Monthly Archives: November 2017
Cardinals | Deone Bucannon injury update
Arizona Cardinals LB Deone Bucannon (ankle) suffered a sprained ankle during the team’s Week 12 game, according to head coach Bruce Arians. The team initially thought Bucannon cracked the ankle in the same place he had offseason surgery. Arians said there’s no timetable for Bucannon’s return but characterized the injury as day to day.
Giants | Geno Smith unimpressive in starting role
New York Giants QB Geno Smith has made 30 career starts in his five seasons in the NFL, posting a 71.1 QB Rating in those games. In all, he’s completed 460-of-806 passes (57.1 percent) for 5,577 yards, while tossing 26 touchdowns compared to 34 interceptions. In addition, he’s rushed 130 times for 607 yards, producing seven touchdowns on the ground as well. He’s also lost seven fumbles.
Ravens | Joe Flacco sets historic new low
Baltimore Ravens QB Joe Flacco became the first quarterback in NFL history to register 10 career games in which he averaged 4.5 yards or less per pass attempt (minimum 30 attempts) with his performance in the team’s Week 12 game Monday, Nov. 27, opposite the Houston Texans.
Patriots | Rob Gronkowski sets franchise record
New England Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski recorded his 16th game with multiple touchdown receptions in the team’s Week 12 affair Sunday, Nov. 26, versus the Miami Dolphins, breaking the club record that was previously held by retired WR Randy Moss.
Saints | Alvin Kamara already in exclusive company
New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara became the first player since retired RB Herschel Walker in 1986 to record 500 receiving yards and 500 rushing yards in his first 11 career games after his performance in Week 12 on Sunday, Nov. 26.
Falcons | Julio Jones one-of-a-kind with 250-yard gems
Atlanta Falcons WR Julio Jones recorded 250 or more receiving yards in a game for the third time in his career with his performance in the team’s Week 12 game Sunday, Nov. 26, against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. No other player in NFL history has ever done it more than once.
Colts | Ryan Kelly not expected to play
Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano said he is not confident that C Ryan Kelly (concussion) will be able to play in Week 13.
Bills | Kelvin Benjamin expects to sit
Buffalo Bills WR Kelvin Benjamin (knee) said he does not expect to play in Week 13 but believes he will be able to play again this season.
Seahawks | Oday Aboushi likely out Sunday night
Seattle Seahawks OG Oday Aboushi (shoulder) has made progress with his injury, according to head coach Pete Carroll, but there has also been ‘no real change at this point’ and Aboushi is ‘likely’ out for the team’s Week 13 game Sunday, Dec. 3, against the Philadelphia Eagles.