Cheat Sheet Deshaun Watson vs. Legion of Boom

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Cheat Sheet: Deshaun Watson vs. Legion of Boom Published: Oct 27, 2017 at 11:30 AM Around the NFL Writer Key game-time decisions Minnesota Vikings: WR (groin, ankle), CB (hip), G (calf), WR (hamstring), T (knee) Diggs was full-go on Thursday and Friday, a trend that indicates he's closer to a return. Cleveland Browns: DT (neck), S (toe) Peppers was limited on Friday. CB (ankle) is doubtful to play. The didn't bring DE (concu sion) to London. Washington Redskins: CB (rib), G (knee, back), LB (groin), T (knee), CB (knee), G (concu sion), S (hamstring), S (knee, hamstring), CB (hamstring), T (ankle, ankle) NFL Network's Jane Slater reported Norman is expected to play barring a setback. Scherff and Williams sat out all week. Smith was limited Thursday and Friday. Carolina Panthers: LB (concu sion), RB (hamstring), S (knee), TE (ankle), K (right knee, illne s) Kuechly was on the injury report, but has cleared concu sion protocol and will play. Dickson was full-go on Friday. Ex-Bucs kicker is on the ' practice squad and could be called up if Gano can't go Sunday. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: QB (right shoulder), DT (ankle), DE (shoulder) Winston followed last week's script and threw fully on Friday. He'll play. Tampa ruled out CB (shoulder), CB (concu sion), S (concu sion). Dallas Cowboys: DT (foot), LB (groin), LB (knee) The trio was limited on Friday. CB (hamstring), K (right groin) were both ruled out. New York Jets: DE (shoulder, foot) Wilkerson sat out all week. The ruled out CB (concu sion). Chicago Bears: RB (hamstring), C (hand) Both were limited on Thursday and Friday. Houston Texans: LB (hand), DT (back) Jenkins was limited Friday. Langford did not practice Thursday or Friday. Seattle Seahawks: C (ankle), CB (groin, finger), DE (ankle) Britt mi sed practices this week and is likely a game-time decision. RB (ankle) is doubtful to play. G (knee) was ruled out. Indianapolis Colts: C (knee, pelvis), WR (shoulder), S (ankle), S (hamstring) Kelly was full-go on Friday and should start. The ruled out CB (concu sion) in a banged-up secondary. Los Angeles Chargers: RB (foot), DT (back) Gordon was limited all week. The running back has been listed as questionable most of the year but hasn't mi sed a game. We don't expect that to change in Week 8. New England Patriots: WR (knee), T (ankle), CB (concu sion, ankle), DE (chest), DE (shoulder), LB (ankle) Amendola was limited on Friday but told reporters he expects to play. Gilmore was limited all week. Oakland Raiders: LB (knee), P (right groin), LB (ankle), LB (ankle), T (foot) The quintet was limited on Friday. S (groin) is doubtful to play. Buffalo Bills: G (ankle), S (knee) Incognito was limited Friday. Poyer sat out all week. Buffalo ruled out TE (knee), CB (hamstring), LB (thumb) San Francisco 49ers: T Trenton Brown (concu sion), LB (ankle, ribs), G (biceps), WR (back) Brown sat out all week. Fusco was limited on Friday after mi sing the previous two practices. Foster was limited all week. Goodwin returned to practice on Friday as a limited participant. Philadelphia Eagles: CB (ankle) Darby was limited all week. He hasn't played since Week 1. Detroit Lions: DE (knee), WR (shoulder), LB (knee) Tate was limited all week. The receiver is trending towards playing but could be a game-time decision. Weather Tracking at (LONDON) -- 53 degrees, partly cloudy, winds 10 mph at -- 69 degrees, rain (81 percent chance) at -- 68 degrees, mostly cloudy, winds 19 mph at -- 66 degrees, rain (81 percent chance), winds 12 mph at (indoors) -- 58 degrees, clear at -- 64 degrees, overcast, winds 12 mph at -- 43 degrees, light rain (38 percent chance) at -- 45 degrees, mostly cloudy at -- 60 degrees, clear at -- 55 degrees, light rain (70 percent chance), winds 11 mph at (indoors) (SNF) -- 43 degrees, partly cloudy at (MNF) -- 43 degrees, partly cloudy, slight chance of rain (15 percent) What to Watch For quarterback owns an advantage Sunday versus a Cleveland secondary that has been picked on this season. While the have been solid versus the run, the backend has given up chunk gains throughout the season. Keenum will hopefully have back (questionable). The playmaking receiver has mi sed the last two games with a groin injury. Despite winning both games, Keenum has struggled for stretches sans Diggs:Keenum with Diggs (Wks 2-5): 64.5 completion percentage, 7.4 yards per attempt, 4-0 TD-INT, 97.6 pa ser rating.Keenum without Diggs (Wks 6-7): 63.8 completion percentage, 6.2 yards per attempt, 1-2 TD-INT, 73.8 pa ser rating. The ' lack of explosive plays in the pa sing game should end if Diggs returns against Cleveland. is back under center after coach Hue Jackson continued his quarterback yo-yoing. The struggling rookie faces the worst po sible scenario Sunday: mi sing left tackle against a QB-pounding, A-gap blitzing, ball-hawking defense. and will swarm Kizer if he holds the ball like he has in previous appearances. Jackson's benchings have done the rookie no favors, and he shouldn't expect Kizer to get well versus a Mike Zimmer defense that scrambles the brains of far more experienced quarterbacks. The best hope to move the ball is to ride , who has run much harder the past few weeks, and and pray the duo can break a few big runs. NFL Research stat of the week: The offense has increased their rushing output since tore his ACL in Week 4 vs. DET (won all 3 games): Weeks 1-4: 108.0 rush YPG (17th in NFL); Weeks 5-7: 146.7 rush YPG (4th in NFL). 's suspension thrusts and into a backfield rotation, but the key will be 's arm. The quarterback came out of a funk last week to explode for 417 yards. With the ' secondary mi sing key players (corner EJ Gaines out), Carr will again have a plus matchup to put up big numbers if his line provides time. finally went off last game using his run-after-catch ability and catch-point acumen. Did he put the early-season struggles to bed or was last week an aberration? If Oakland goes off offensively, we could have a shootout in Buffalo. should find green gra s against a defense that gives up chunk gains on the ground. McCoy is coming off his best game of the season and should double down Sunday at home. has flown under the radar this season. The scrambling quarterback continues to make plays despite being surrounded by second-fiddle receiving talent. Any quarterback moving the ball as consistently as Taylor has with tight end as a primary weapon deserves more credit. We're still waiting for second-round pick to break his terrible start. Jones has been the least-efficient receiver in the NFL this season. Can the rookie finally find footing against a secondary that is ripe to be picked on? NFL Research stat of the week: The are 3-0 at home this season. Sean McDermott is first BUF head coach to win his first three home games. The only two victories this season have come against the winle s and . In their five lo Keldon Johnson Jersey ses, Chuck Pagano's team has been outscored 171-62. Woof. In a season slowly floating towards the aby s, it's instructional to watch how young players bounce back from struggles. looked rattled in last week's 10-sack game. How does the second-year quarterback respond to the shutout shellacking? After called out his offensive line, how will the Pro Bowler respond? Outside of the two wins, Hilton has been a JAG this season. The wideout has 182 total yards and zero touchdowns in the five lo ses, not breaching the 60-yard mark in any of those games. After talking, it's time to see Hilton do work against a good defense. Following a disaster second-half last week, gets a great matchup for a bounce back. The will be without (ACL), and are banged up at corner. Facing a defense that made look like Peyton Manning (hyperbole intended), Dalton should feast. should gobble up targets. Rookie receiver will finally return and could provide needed speed on the outside. With an early lead gained through the air, should get his wish and see more opportunities as the attempt to salt away a home win. NFL Research stat of the week: The have allowed five individual 300-yard pa sing games this season -- 2nd-most 300-yard pa sing games in NFL (Patriots: 6). Allowed four such games in 2016. 's injury is a killer blow to a defense that had been rounding into form of late. The linebacker's absence is a boon for against a New England defense allowing 4.76 yards per tote this season. Look for Gordon to do damage as a pa s-catcher out of the backfield as well, as Pats linebackers have yielded high receiving days to running backs. If the running game gets going early, it will set up Phillip Rivers' play-action pa ses to and on cro sers against a secondary that is still giving up big statistical games to pa s-catchers. The ' offensive line has plugged the gaps the past two games, allowing just two sacks after 16 in the first five weeks. But they haven't faced a rush as fierce as the one and will bring. The duo has wrecked game-plans this season collapsing the pocket from the outside, and combining Trey Lyles Jersey for 16 sacks in seven games. Sunday is setting up for a quick-pa s day for Brady. The Pats have gotten back to the short game in recent weeks after opening the season with a dive-bombing attitude. With Bosa and Ingram looming, Brady will continue to pepper the underneath routes. is in for another big day against a defense that saw ex- tight end go for a career-high six catches last week. NFL Research stat of the week: The are tied for the most players (7) with 25-plus offensive touches in the NFL this season: RB (87), RB (65), RB (51), WR (31), WR (31), WR (29), TE (29) The have only three players with 25-plus touches this season: RB (146), WR (36), and RB (26). Foxball is in full force! The are the first team to win back-to-back games with fewer than 10 completions since 2011 (won 3 straight games with Tim Tebow). Who coached that Denver squad? Of course, it was John Fox. The deploy a stifling, opportunistic defense and lean on the running game in an effort to hide rookie . The rank second in rush play percent this season (50.6 percent) -- JAX: 53.1 rush play percent. In the last two weeks, Trubisky has a combined 23 pa ses. Is this pace sustainable? The defense is giving up 114.2 yards per game on the ground this season, so expect Foxball to continue out of the gate. If, however, the get down early on the fast track in New Orleans, will Fox let his rookie rip it? It's strength on strength when has the ball. The have ridden the Mark Ingram- tandem to great effect in recent weeks. The duo, however, faces a much stiffer matchup this week against a good front seven. has been a ball hawk versus the run the last two weeks. I'm expecting this to be the week Sean Payton flips his recent tendencies and uses play action to try to pick on a surging but still young secondary. versus on the outside is the matchup to watch. If Thomas can get off the line clean, he will find open space over the middle on slants when linebackers suck up on the run fakes. NFL Research stat of the week: The have stepped up their defensive production since became the starter in Week 5: Weeks 1-4: 27th PPG allowed, 15th pa s YPG allowed, 16th yards per play allowed, T-23rd takeaways, T-15th touchdowns Weeks 5-7: T-7 PPG allowed, 6th pa s YPG allowed, 4th yards per play allowed, T-24th takeaways, T-1st touchdowns Is this the battle of which team will collapse the least? The offensive struggles are multifaceted. has been off on downfield targets. Receivers aren't getting nearly as open as 2016. And we haven't seen enough of and Davonte Freeman in the pa sing game. Coming off a disappointing lo s, expect Atlanta to get Freeman and Coleman going in the pa s attack against a defense that has given up big gains to tailbacks through the air. While the focus has been on in the receiver corps, is in for a big day from the slot against a secondary that has struggled to blanket the position this season. The running back by committee performed well last week and should see similar running lanes against a struggling run D that is without rookie linebacker . and shared snaps last week, with each earning double-digit touches. I expect the to continue to ride a similar rotation. Each provides pa s catching ability against a Dan Quinn defense that has struggled to corral running backs in space. Despite looking solid on paper, Atlanta's D has struggled to get stops this season, ranking 27th in DVOA by Football Outsiders' metrics (30th versus the run). There is a chance we could see a shootout Sunday at MetLife Stadium. has doomed his team this season with an NFL-high four fourth-quarter interceptions, but he faces a defense dead last in the NFL in forcing turnovers. NFL Research stat of the week: The have blown double-digit leads in three of the last four games: Week 4 vs. JAX: W, 23-20 OT (blew 10-point 4th quarter lead) Week 6 vs. NE: L, 24-17 (blew 14-point first half lead) Week 7 at MIA: L, 31-28 (blew 14-points 4th quarter lead) trap game? History says: Nope. Since 1970, there have been 40 occurrences of the team with the best record playing a team with the worst record in Week 7 or later (including ties for best/worst record). The team with the best record is 36-4 in those games. First, the good news for rookie quarterback C.J. Beathard: The have allowed 272.9 pa s YPG this season (29th in the NFL), a 100-plus pa ser rating to four QBs (T-most in NFL), and allowed 70-plus comp percentage to three QBs (T-3rd most in NFL). Now the bad news: His starting right tackle and right guard have mi sed practices this week, and he faces a devastating defensive front. Beathard struggled last week under pre sure. With the O-line i sues, expect the rookie corner to try and get the ball out quick to have any chance of moving the ball in Philly. Let's continue Week with a bevy of superlatives: Wentz has thrown 11 TD pa ses in the last three games, more pa s TDs than 22 QBs with 2-plus starts have all season. Wentz is the first QB to throw for three-plus TDs in three straight games since 1953 (3-Time Pro Bowler Bobby Thomason). Those three weeks are more TD pa ses than the (5) and (3) combined for this season. It's the same number of TD pa ses (7) and (4) have combined in 2017. Wentz leads the NFL in pa sing touchdowns with 17 this season. Only one QB in the era has led the NFL in pa sing TD -- Roman Gabriel in 1973 (23). No QB has ever had 3-plus pa sing TDs in four straight games. Wentz has a chance to break that last statistic against a defense that is injured and thin on talent. Perhaps the only thing stopping him could be an early lead that causes Doug Pederson to pull his foot off the gas. NFL Research stat of the week: and have been the most efficient QB-receiver duo in the NFL completing. Highest Pa ser Rating by QB-Receiver duo this Season (minimum 50 attempts): PHI Carson Wentz- 115.2 ARI Carson Palmer- 106.7 SEA Ru sell Wilson- 104.7 HOU Deshaun Watson- 97.6 Here is a sideways take on the latest silly Cam-troversy: Newton thrives when he's under siege and is manufacturing motivation. He doesn't need it. Cam faces a Bucs defense that is among the worst in the NFL, allowing 294.8 pa sing yards per game (30th), 49.4 third down conversion percentage (31st), an opposing pa ser rating of 102.9 (29th), and allowing 25.2 points per game (29th). Oh, and their best cornerback, , is out Sunday. Newton is in a prime spot for a bounce back, as is receiver . If Bucs defensive coordinator Mike Smith deploys the 3-3-5 defense that got eaten up last week, Newton should also see plenty of gra s for a few big runs. Despite nursing a shoulder injury, played his best game of the season last week, completing 72.7 percent of his pa ses for 384 yards, three touchdowns and one interception and a fumble. Picky Bucs fans can get on Winston for his interceptions, a penchant to put the ball at risk, and his ball security. The fact remains Tampa would be nowhere without the quarterback. The Bucs need Winston to have another big day. The excel at shutting down the run (fourth ranked; fifth in DVOA) and could be getting linebacker back from a concu sion. If the Bucs are to make up for their injured defense, Winston will need to throw the ball all over the park. NFL Research stat of the week: The only qualifying quarterbacks with a worse pa ser rating than (80.9) this season are , , , , , and . has yet to face a defense with a secondary the caliber of the Legion of Boom. The closest the rookie came was his first start on the road against the , in which he looked shaky early. Since then, he's faced average-to-poor pa sing defense. That changes Sunday against , and the rest of a defense that is No. 1 in scoring, giving up 15.7 points per game and allowing 190.8 pa s yards per game (8th in the NFL). Watson is tied for the most pa sing touchdowns through six career games since the NFL merger in 1970 and is the first rookie in NFL history with three straight games with three TD pa ses (also the first player in history to do so). Houston has scored 30-plus points in four straight games. It's a different sort of defense Watson faces Sunday in Seattle, however. If Watson comes out of the game soaring, the hype-machine will be in overdrive next week, and rightfully so. gets a reprieve not having to face or , but the will still find a pa s rush against a struggling offensive line. Wilson looked more like himself last week than he has all season. While the running game still is a gobbledygook of three-yard flops, Wilson has the pa sing game going. Had it not been for a few drops, the would have blown the doors off the early. The Doug Baldwin-Wilson connection looks back on course and should torch slot corner this week. NFL Research stat of the week:Ru sel Wilson and have the highest percentage of their throws coming from outside the tackle box in the NFL this season, per Next Gen Stats: 23.6 percent of throws, 3-0 TD-INT; 21.6 percent, 1-2 TD- INT. The Dallas offense is on a roll, scoring 30-plus points in three straight games this season. looked like his old self last week, darting through holes, dodging defenders at the second level, and putting his shoulder into anyone who dare come near. The are banged up in the front seven, with , , and now on IR. The injuries portend another big day for Elliott. As always, the - battle is one to watch, with the corner expected to make his return this week. Over their last three matchups, Norman has allowed four receptions on 12 targets for 38 yards with zero touchdowns and three pa ses defended when covering (43.1 pa ser rating). Jay Gruden is giving a chance to swipe an every-down role from . The former first-round pick needs to reward that faith Sunday in a winnable matchup versus defensive backs. needs some help from the outside. Running back leads the in receiving yards (366). Second on the list is 58-year-old with 292 (OK, he's 33 years old, but you get the point). This is not sustainable if the are to remain in the playoff hunt. Dallas' secondary can be gashed if Doctson is up to the task in what sets up as a shootout. NFL Research stat of the week: has thrown 3-plus pa s TDs in three straight games. He is the third QB in DAL franchise history to accomplish the feat: Tony Romo (2007, 2008, 2014) and Don Meredith (1963, 1965). No DAL QB has ever thrown three-plus pa s TDs in four straight games. The touch-meter could broach the 30-plus mark again this week. Bell is averaging 34.25 touches per game and 165.5 scrimmage yards over the last four weeks. Detroit meanwhile has allowed 110.5 rushing yards per game over the last two contests. The running back should eat on the ground on early downs and feast through the air against linebackers who struggle in space. The vs. matchup could be fun, but don't expect AB to be slowed. Brown leads the NFL in targets, receptions, and receiving yards this season. The storyline will get a lot of action ahead of this week's game, but has been the better player and could tear up the secondary (especially when checks into the game). is looking to get healthy after the bye week both physically and on the field after some disastrous performances. Unfortunately, he's got a terrible matchup to do it in. The boast the No. 2 pa s defense in DVOA and bring an a sortment of QB pummelers in , , et al. that will make Stafford's life hell David Robinson Jersey behind a struggling offensive line. The QB could also be without , who was officially listed as questionable, though appeared to be on track to play. If Tate can't go, the will need to manufacture an offense with and in space against a speedy linebacking corps. On paper, the own no advantages over the defense, save one: Stafford's gun-slinging arm. The QB will have to work magic Sunday night. NFL Research stat of the week: leads the NFL in receptions, receiving yards, and 100-yard games this season -- 10-plus targets in six of seven games this season (most in NFL). Brown holds a 220-yard lead in receiving yards over the NFL's 2nd-place player ( , 545 yards). With both teams trying to avoid three-game losing skids, Monday night brings a pivotal AFC West showdown. returns to Kansas City for the first time this week. The running back, along with , will play a key role. When the can't get the running game going the rest of the operation crumbles. Anderson and Charles must churn out yards on early downs to keep and Co. from lambasting . The defense has given up 944 total yards the past two week (second most behind the Colts). If Anderson, in particular, comes out of the gate picking up tough yards, the should be able to move the ball. The own the No. 1 offense in yards per play this season thanks to (15 TDs, 0 INTs), (leads NFL in rush yards and scrimmage yards) and big plays from . K.C., however, has faced one other Top 5 defense this season, the , and found the sledding much tougher in that contest. The are first in the NFL in yards per game allowed, second in yards per play, second in run D, and second in pa sing yards per game allowed. The key matchup to watch is tight end . The gave up a big day to last week, so Smith should look to his tight end often in prime time. NFL Research stat of the week: The have faced a running back in five games this season. Those RBs averaged 26.6 rush YPG and 1.96 yards per carry vs Denver. leads the NFL in rushing yards (717) and scrimmage yards (1,002) this season. Teams on bye: , , , , , Tenne see Titans This article has been reproduced in a new format and may be mi sing content or contain faulty links. Please use the Contact Us link in our site footer to report an i sue.
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