★ NFL WEEK 6 ★ News and notes, Arizona +2.5 in Cleveland ....... And it's CLE -3' on TNF !

mjp28

Let's take a closer look at our BROWNS could they be 5-0 probably they led late in all five, but they are 3-2 and have to go on from there.

They were favored in two, dogs in two, one even those are just the numbers. Whatever happens next they will be a good team to watch.

GO BROWNS !

mjp28

And from the NFL injury report from Monday October 11....... It just keeps growing.

A Week 6 return could be on the docket for Christian McCaffrey.

Carolina Panthers coach Matt Rhule told reporters on Monday that he's "hopeful" the star running back will play this week against the Vikings. CMC has been out of action since sustaining a hamstring injury in Week 3 against the Texans.

A return in Week 5 seemed imminent after McCaffrey logged a week of limited practices prior to Carolina's date with the Eagles. He was eventually listed as doubtful on the injury report before being deemed inactive prior to kickoff. The Panthers went on to drop that game, 21-18.

return but did not.
Indianapolis Colts cornerback Xavier Rhodes limped off the field and headed to the locker room in the fourth quarter versus the Ravens. He did not return.
Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields underwent tests Monday on the left knee he hyperextended on Sunday and he should be good to go, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported.
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster could have played his final snap in Pittsburgh. Smith-Schuster will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. Smith-Schuster suffered the shoulder injury last in the second quarter of the Steelers' 27-19 victory over the Broncos. The injury is brutal, as JuJu was hoping a big season would lead to a hefty payday in 2022. Now, he might be forced to take another one-year prove-it deal if the injury indeed ends his season.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance suffered a left knee sprain and underwent an MRI on Tuesday, coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters. Lance will be reevaluated at the end of the week. Shanahan said Lance's knee injury would be a a one- to two-week injury at worst, but his status for the 49ers' Week 7 matchup versus the Indianapolis Colts is up in the air. The 49ers are on their bye in Week 6.
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow checked out fine after visiting a local hospital last night to be evaluated for a potential throat contusion, Rapoport reported. Burrow was released from the hospital last night and is expected to be OK. Coach Zac Taylor confirmed Burrow is back in the building and in "good shape." Linebacker Jordan Evans (knee) was placed on injured reserve while guard Jackson Carman and running back Samaje Perine were placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list.
Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores said he's hoping quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will practice this week after throwing today. Tagovailoa has been on IR since Sept. 25 after sustaining fractured ribs in Week 2.
Detroit Lions receiver Quintez Cephus suffered a broken collarbone Sunday, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported. Cephus is slated to undergo surgery to repair the potentially season-ending injury and is facing a three-month recovery, Pelissero added.
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is in concussion protocol, coach Joe Judge said. The team won't know his status until later this week and the Giants are still evaluating running back Saquon Barkley's ankle injury. Wide receiver Kenny Golladay (knee) is expected to miss this week and possibly the next, a source tells Rapoport. Considering the initial fear was a major knee injury, Golladay's diagnosis is a sigh of relief in New York, Rapoport adds. Giants defensive back Rodarius Williams also suffered a torn ACL in his right knee on Sunday, Pelissero reported. His season is likely finished.
Los Angeles Rams cornerback Darious Williams (ankle) won't be available for Week 6 versus the Giants and could be placed on short-term injured reserve, per coach Sean McVay.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David will miss Thursday's game against the Eagles after suffering a low-ankle sprain in Sunday's win. David, who is expected to miss some time, will be considered week-to-week following Week 6. Tom Brady sustained a thumb injury against the Dolphins but isn't expected to be hindered, per Rapoport. Brady was listed as limited in the team injury report. Jason Pierre-Paul also suffered a notable hand injury in Week 5, telling reporters that he has a fractured finger on his right hand that split "into two pieces." He was limited in the team's injury report, as well. Tight end Rob Gronkowski (ribs) has missed the last two games and it will be "very close" on him being able to play Thursday against the Eagles, head coach Bruce Arians said Monday
Greg Auman@gregauman
Arians says it will be "very close" on Rob Gronkowski being able to return from ribs injury Thursday, and it's possible that safety Antoine Winfield is back after missing a game in concussion protocol.
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. Arians added it's possible safety Antoine Winfield Jr. could play after missing a game in concussion protocol. Gronkowski did not participate in Monday's practice, while Winfield was limited. Wide receiver Chris Godwin (knee/ankle) was also listed as limited.
Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Jordan Mailata (knee) was listed as a limited participant for Monday, while defensive end Derek Barnett (ankle), tight end Dallas Goedert (illness), offensive tackle Lane Johnson (personal reasons) and center Jason Kelce (foot/rest) were all DNPs.
Green Bay Packers left tackle David Bakhtiari (ACL) is eligible to return to practice next week but Matt LaFleur didn't share the team's plans for Aaron Rodgers' blindside protector. "He's chomping at the bit to get back out there, too," LaFleur said, per The Athletic
Matt Schneidman@mattschneidman
Matt LaFleur won’t share plans for LT David Bakhtiari, who is eligible to return to practice off PUP next week following his ACL rehab.

“He’s chomping at the bit to get back out there, too.”
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Kansas City Chiefs guard Joe Thuney will undergo more tests Monday on a fractured hand suffered in Sunday's loss to the Bills, Rapoport reported. Thuney broke his hand on the game's first series and played the entire game with it in a cast. Running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire suffered an MCL sprain and is out for a few weeks, Rapoport reported, per sources familiar with the situation.
Houston Texans left tackle Laremy Tunsil suffered a torn UCL in his thumb against the Patriots, Rapoport reported. The hope is that Tunsil can put off surgery, which he'll eventually need, until after the season and continue playing through the injury, Rapoport added.
New England Patriots running back Damien Harris is day-to-day after being limited with rib and chest injuries against Houston, Rapoport reported. Further testing ruled out anything significant.
Cleveland Browns rookie linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, who sustained a throat contusion versus the Chargers and was taken to an LA hospital after the game, was released from the hospital last night, Rapoport reported. JOK was cleared to travel to Cleveland this morning.
Arizona Cardinals tight end Maxx Williams is feared to have suffered a major, season-ending right knee injury on Sunday, Rapoport reported. Williams was carted off after getting injured in the second quarter.
Las Vegas Raiders coach Jon Gruden said guard Richie Incognito (calf) is aiming to make his return following the team's Week 8 bye.
Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Myles Jack has an oblique injury and will be day-to-day, per coach Urban Meyer.
The Seattle Seahawks activated tight end Gerald Everett off the reserve/COVID-19 list, Pelissero reported per the transaction wire.

mjp28

And WEEK 7 THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL on Thursday October 20 is just a week away. Yes the BROWNS can't look ahead and have to concentrate on Arizona and a good team with a good exciting quarterback and CLE -3 will have their hands full........but we can !! ?

Right now Cleveland is a 6 point favorite at home over Denver, the under/over is about 44.5. They then close the 3 game home stretch before going on to WEEK 9 at Cincinnati and then NE both 1 pm games.

It's simple beat AZ and then they should be a nice -6 or -7 favorite against Denver and set them up nicely against long time WEEK 8 old rival Pittsburgh....... and the season will be about half gone. Time sure flies when you're having fun !

GO BROWNS, beat Arizona and then move on.......baby !

mjp28

NFL injury report, from ESPN Tuesday October 12 at 3 pm...... For all 32 teams. https://www.espn.com/nfl/injuries.

The lists are getting loooonger.

Cleveland Browns

NAME

POS

DATE

STATUS

COMMENT

Jarvis Landry

WR

Oct 13

Injured Reserve

Landry (knee) will do some running Wednesday, but won't participate in practice, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Myles Garrett

DE

Oct 13

Questionable

Garrett won't practice Wednesday due to ankle and knee injuries, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.

Kareem Hunt

RB

Oct 13

Questionable

Hunt (wrist/knee) won't practice Wednesday, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Nick Chubb

RB

Oct 13

Questionable

Chubb (calf) won't practice Wednesday, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

David Njoku

TE

Oct 13

Questionable

Njoku (knee) will not practice Wednesday, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Andy Janovich

FB

Oct 12

Injured Reserve

The Browns placed Janovich (hamstring) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Chris Hubbard

OT

Oct 12

Injured Reserve

Hubbard was placed on IR Tuesday.

M.J. Stewart Jr.

S

Oct 12

Injured Reserve

Stewart was placed on IR with a hamstring injury Tuesday.

Jedrick Wills Jr.

OT

Oct 12

Questionable

Greg Newsome II

CB

Oct 12

Questionable

Tony Fields II

LB

Oct 12

Questionable

Jadeveon Clowney

DE

Oct 12

Questionable

Denzel Ward

CB

Oct 11

Questionable

Ward (neck) is scheduled to undergo a MRI on Monday, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.

Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah

LB

Oct 11

Questionable

Owusu-Koramoah (throat) was released from hospitalization Monday and cleared to travel back to Cleveland, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.

Jack Conklin

OT

Oct 10

Questionable

Conklin will get an MRI on his injured knee Monday, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Greedy Williams

CB

Oct 10

Questionable

Williams (shoulder) will undergo an MRI on Monday to determine the extent of the injury, which he suffered in the second half of Sunday's loss to the Chargers, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Nick Harris

C

Oct 5

Injured Reserve

Harris (undisclosed) was placed on the injured reserved list Tuesday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Jacob Phillips

LB

Sep 3

Injured Reserve

Phillips (biceps) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.

Drew Forbes

G

Aug 31

Injured Reserve

Forbes (knee) has been placed on the Browns IR list, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Montrel Meander

LB

Aug 25

Injured Reserve

The Browns placed Meander on injured reserve Tuesday after undergoing surgery to repair his Achilles tendon, Anthony Poisal of ClevelandBrowns.com reports.

Connor Davis

TE

Aug 25

Injured Reserve

Davis was placed on injured reserve with a shoulder injury Tuesday, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Stephen Carlson

TE

Aug 17

Injured Reserve

Carlson will undergo surgery on his knee and miss the entire 2021 season, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Ryan Switzer

WR

Aug 17

Injured Reserve

Switzer will undergo foot surgery, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Tre Harbison

RB

Aug 9

Injured Reserve

Harbison (concussion) reverted to injured reserve Saturday, per the NFL's official transactions report.

Arizona Cardinals

NAME	POS	DATE	STATUS	COMMENT
Chandler Jones	LB	Oct 13	Out	Coach Kliff Kingsbury doesn't expect Jones (illness) to play in Sunday's game against the Browns, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Rodney Hudson	C	Oct 13	Out	Coach Kliff Kingsbury said Wednesday that Hudson (ribs) will not play Sunday against the Browns, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Joshua Miles	OT	Oct 13	Injured Reserve	The Cardinals designated Miles (ankle) to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official website reports.
Jordan Phillips	DE	Oct 13	Injured Reserve	The Cardinals designated Phillips (undisclosed) to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official website reports.
Ezekiel Turner	LB	Oct 13	Injured Reserve	The Cardinals placed Turner (shoulder) on injured reserve Wednesday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official website reports.
Maxx Williams	TE	Oct 13	Injured Reserve	Williams (knee) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.
Marco Wilson	CB	Oct 12	Questionable
Byron Murphy Jr.	CB	Oct 12	Questionable
Justin Murray	OT	Oct 9	Injured Reserve	Murray (back) was placed on injured reserve Friday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Charles Washington	S	Sep 29	Injured Reserve	The Cardinals placed Washington (hamstring) on injured reserve Wednesday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official website reports.
Jack Crawford	DE	Aug 25	Injured Reserve	The Cardinals placed Crawford (undisclosed) on injured reserve Tuesday, Bob McManaman of The Arizona Republic reports.

jiggins7919

@tiamat63 said:

Healthy? I'd take the Browns. Injury report will tell.

I'm 4-1 on the season (blew the Vikings game) and I have a very strange feeling we're not just going to win, but we're going to put it ON them. I know that doesn't make sense, but I feel it. First game where offense, defense, and special teams all play well. We're getting a defensive TD or special teams score, it's time.

Browns 31

Cards 19

mjp28

@jiggins7919 said:

I'm 4-1 on the season (blew the Vikings game) and I have a very strange feeling we're not just going to win, but we're going to put it ON them. I know that doesn't make sense, but I feel it. First game where offense, defense, and special teams all play well. We're getting a defensive TD or special teams score, it's time.

Browns 31

Cards 19

And in the FWIW department the line is still CLE -3 across the board plus next Thursday night CLE -6 hosting DEN just a week away.

I like CLE -3 but it would be better if a few more hands were on deck and ready to play, AZ is still the only 5-0 team left in the NFL. A strange number going into WEEK 6 I think the 72 Dolphins are really safe that might end this Sunday starting at 4:05.

tiamat63

Not touching this if the injury report doesn't clear up. Will likely hammer the over, weather permitting.

mjp28

@tiamat63 said:

Not touching this if the injury report doesn't clear up. Will likely hammer the over, weather permitting.

A lot of those things (wx, injuries, etc) are the game day and game time decisions when it comes to wagering. Most bets and picks I know by Tuesday or Wednesday of any week.

Field conditions and late scratches can alter that -but- sometimes I bet early and maybe bet against late to take advantage of the lines or call off a bet and you only risk the 10% vig at most and occasionally (rarely) hit the middle. I've bet for over 40+ years and mainly for the fun of it, remember you never bet the rent and grocery money........ unless you like to be wet and hungry.

tiamat63

@mjp28 said:

A lot of those things (wx, injuries, etc) are the game day and game time decisions when it comes to wagering. Most bets and picks I know by Tuesday or Wednesday of any week.

Field conditions and late scratches can alter that -but- sometimes I bet early and maybe bet against late to take advantage of the lines or call off a bet and you only risk the 10% vig at most and occasionally (rarely) hit the middle. I've bet for over 40+ years and mainly for the fun of it, remember you never bet the rent and grocery money........ unless you like to be wet and hungry.

I've become more patient over the last year or so when locking in my wagers. Injury reports are a huge deal, every bit as much as the lines themselves. For example I saw a last second injury report for the giants on Sunday and, despite the fact the talking heads said the gmen defense would keep it close, I went in heavy on Cowboys to cover. Worked a treat. Same same for the KC-BUF gsme. Saw Chris Jones was out and doubled down on BUF with the ML.

SdBacker80

Weather is windy up to 20MPH. Our guys know all about the stadium so clear advantage to us…Baker rockets everything so I wouldn’t expect too many flutter balls from him. Now those Lofted High Point throw from Murray to Hopkins might move a little.

Another Lamar Jackson practice game…with a mobile RPO machine like Murray. Chandler Jones out hurts them on third down and obvious passing situations.

-3 Vs. Cards not surprised.

-6 vs Broncos I’m very surprised. Short week two time zones for the Broncos who haven’t looked good at all lately. We could win a one sided affair

mjp28

A look ahead at 506 sports.....

October 17, 2021

All listings are unofficial and subject to change. Check back often for updates.

NATIONAL BROADCASTS

Thursday Night: Tampa Bay @ Philadelphia (FOX/NFLN)
Sunday Morning 9:30 AM ET: Miami vs Jacksonville (in London) (CBS) (Kevin Harlan, Trent Green)
Sunday Night: Seattle @ Pittsburgh (NBC)
Monday Night: Buffalo @ Tennessee (ESPN)

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Arizona @ Cleveland (LATE)

Kevin Kugler, Mark Sanchez

UPDATES:

San Diego CA: LAR-NYG to AZ-CLE (Thu)
Burlington VT: CHI-GB to LAR-NYG (Thu)

mjp28

And I always check out the college football weekend ahead.

Oh Ohio State is off this weekend.

jrb12711

@tiamat63 said:

I've become more patient over the last year or so when locking in my wagers. Injury reports are a huge deal, every bit as much as the lines themselves. For example I saw a last second injury report for the giants on Sunday and, despite the fact the talking heads said the gmen defense would keep it close, I went in heavy on Cowboys to cover. Worked a treat. Same same for the KC-BUF gsme. Saw Chris Jones was out and doubled down on BUF with the ML.

It's always interesting too in regards to where the "sharp" money is going. When the Browns line first came out, it was IMO a pretty big fish on the line to hit the Cardinals +2.5. Seeing the Cardinals now getting +3 or +3.5 is honestly surprising to me, I figured the line was going to move much closer to Browns -1.5 or even -1. It's fascinating, for sure how it all works.

tiamat63

@jrb12711 said:

It's always interesting too in regards to where the "sharp" money is going. When the Browns line first came out, it was IMO a pretty big fish on the line to hit the Cardinals +2.5. Seeing the Cardinals now getting +3 or +3.5 is honestly surprising to me, I figured the line was going to move much closer to Browns -1.5 or even -1. It's fascinating, for sure how it all works.

Sharp plays are either brilliant or Retarded. No where in between.

Saw a Vegas sharp try to tell people to bet Arky State and the points against Washington. Sure, if you ignore the huge difference in the size and speed of the line play between the two. Arky state is barely D-1.

52-3, Washington. Spread was 16.5

jiggins7919

@tiamat63 said:

Not touching this if the injury report doesn't clear up. Will likely hammer the over, weather permitting.

I like the sound of having Newsome, Ward, and Greedy. They're all playing barring setback.

SdBacker80

@jiggins7919 said:

I like the sound of having Newsome, Ward, and Greedy. They're all playing barring setback.

The Sore neck healed quickly

mjp28

@sdbacker80 said:

The Sore neck healed quickly

The uncanny world ? of sports medicine.

gumby73

@mjp28 said:

The uncanny world ? of sports medicine.

Jeff Schudel

@jsproinsider

The #Browns have designated Jarvis Landry to return from injured reserve. Landry can practice today and play against the Cardinals on Sunday after missing three games with a knee injury. It will be the first game Landry and Beckham are together since Game 6 last season.

10:15 AM · Oct 15, 2021

Happy Friday ! Let's Go #80

mjp28

From the NFL injury report, Friday 5:30 pm.........

Cardinals

Player	Position	Injuries	Practice Status	Game Status
Kyler Murray	QB		Limited Participation in Practice
Chase Edmonds	RB	Shoulder	Limited Participation in Practice	Questionable
Dennis Gardeck	LB		Full Participation in Practice
DeAndre Hopkins	WR		Did Not Participate In Practice
Kelvin Beachum	T	Ribs	Limited Participation in Practice	Questionable
Tanner Vallejo	LB	Hand	Did Not Participate In Practice	Out
Byron Murphy	CB	Ribs	Limited Participation in Practice	Questionable
Jordan Hicks	LB	Toe	Did Not Participate In Practice	Questionable
Rodney Hudson	C	Ribs, Shoulder	Did Not Participate In Practice	Out
Darrell Daniels	TE		Limited Participation in Practice
Corey Peters	DT		Did Not Participate In Practice
Marco Wilson	CB	Ribs	Limited Participation in Practice	Questionable

Browns

Player	Position	Injuries	Practice Status	Game Status
Malcolm Smith	LB	Abdomen	Did Not Participate In Practice	Out
Elijah Lee	LB		Full Participation in Practice
Malik McDowell	DT		Limited Participation in Practice
Nick Chubb	RB	Calf	Did Not Participate In Practice	Out
Jack Conklin	T	Knee	Did Not Participate In Practice	Questionable
Malik Jackson	DT		Limited Participation in Practice
Greg Newsome II	CB	Calf	Limited Participation in Practice	Questionable
Jadeveon Clowney	DE	Elbow, Knee	Limited Participation in Practice	Questionable
Takkarist McKinley	DE	Ankle, Knee	Limited Participation in Practice	Questionable
David Njoku	TE		Limited Participation in Practice
A.J. Green	CB	Shoulder, Groin	Limited Participation in Practice	Questionable
Denzel Ward	CB	Neck	Limited Participation in Practice	Questionable
Greedy Williams	CB		Limited Participation in Practice
Jedrick Wills	T	Ankle	Did Not Participate In Practice	Questionable
Myles Garrett	DE	Knee, Ankle	Limited Participation in Practice	Questionable
Kareem Hunt	RB	Wrist, Knee	Did Not Participate In Practice	Questionable
JC Tretter	C	Knee	Did Not Participate In Practice	Questionable

gumby73

According to Field Yates of ESPN, Murray has been added to the Cardinals’ injury report because of a right shoulder issue. He did participate in the team’s practice, but in a limited capacity due to the issue. While Arizona did not reveal further details about the issue, Yates noted that the superstar quarterback received some medical attention during the closing stages of their Week 5 win over the San Francisco 49ers.