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USATSI The Minnesota Vikings will start their fourth different quarterback of the 2023 season when they travel to take on the Cincinnati Bengals this Saturday. The team announced on Tuesday that Nick Mullens would start at quarterback, while Joshua Dobbs is sent to the bench. Dobbs was benched for Mullens in the fourth quarter of the eventual 3-0 victory over the …

Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase is on the team’s injury report Tuesday. Chase is listed as a non-participant in practice due to an ankle injury. The Bengals are only holding a walkthrough on Tuesday, so the listing is an estimation of what he’d do at a normal practice. That will make the rest of the week more telling about Chase’s …

In this unsettled season for the Minnesota Vikings, Nick Mullens is next up at quarterback. Coach Kevin O’Connell announced Tuesday that Mullens will start Saturday at Cincinnati (1 p.m. ET) after relieving an ineffective Joshua Dobbs last week and helping lead the Vikings to a 3-0 victory at Las Vegas. Mullens is the fourth different starter for the Vikings. They’ve …

Getty Images Tommy Devito’s agent, Sean Stellato, became a social media star during the New York Giants’ 24-22 win over the Green Bay Packers on Monday Night Football. Fans watching the game on ESPN2 even got introduced to Stellato’s alleged nickname, “Slimy,” but that may have been some bad information from a Giants legend. During the “Manningcast,” Eli Manning said …

Getty Images The NFL and NFL Players Association are jointly reviewing the situation involving T.J. Watt, specifically how and when he was placed in the concussion protocol, per NFL Media. The Pittsburgh Steelers’ star outside linebacker was placed in the protocol after reporting symptoms the morning after the team’s loss to the New England Patriots last Thursday night.  Watt exited …

The NFL isn’t providing answers. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin claims he doesn’t have them. The league and the union apparently will be getting them. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the NFL and NFL Players Association have been conducing a joint review as to “how and when” Watt entered the concussion protocol. “This is standard any time a player …

Star Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill is day-to-day after suffering an ankle injury in Miami’s loss to the Tennessee Titans on Monday night, head coach Mike McDaniel said. Hill left the game late in the first quarter after twisting his ankle in a tackle by Titans wide receiver Sean Murphy-Bunting. He eventually reentered in the second half but did not …

Getty Images The Indianapolis Colts have had to play much of this season without their star running back, Jonathan Taylor. They’ve been without him for each of their two most recent games after Taylor underwent thumb surgery, but on Tuesday Colts coach Shane Steichen told assembled media members that the plan remains for Taylor to return at some point this …

Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.comDec 12, 2023, 04:00 PM ET CloseSean Allen is a fantasy analyst for ESPN.com. He was the 2008 and 2009 Fantasy Sports Writers Association Hockey Writer of the Year. You can tweet him @seanard. One of the issues with using power-play time as a “positive” indicator for fantasy assessment is that more of it doesn’t always …

Brock Purdy has delivered some dominant performances of late. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) Should Brock Purdy be the frontrunner for the NFL MVP race? He’s been excellent in fantasy of late, that’s for sure. Outside of a sub-15-point performance in Week 12, Purdy has delivered 20+ point performances every week since Week 8. Purdy will get another chance to …

Carmen Vitali NFC North Reporter Well, at least there don’t appear to be any significant injuries due to the MetLife Stadium turf following Monday night’s game. The Green Bay Packers’ three-game win streak, as well as coach Matt LaFleur’s unbeaten record in December, came to an end in their 24-22 loss to the New York Giants. The Packers are finding …

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert suffered a fractured ring finger on his throwing hand last week and reports indicate the Chargers’ big-armed quarterback will likely sit as the Chargers visit the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday Night Football. This will drastically alter the appeal of popular NFL DFS picks such as Austin Ekeler and Keenan Allen. How confident can daily …

There’s a new boss in New Jersey. After just four starts, quarterback Tommy DeVito has become an instant fan favorite among New York Giants fans. Shoot, his father and agent have become stars when the two exchanged kisses while mimicking DeVito’s unique celebration during Monday’s come-from-behind win over the Green Bay Packers.  DeVito’s rise is more than just a good …

USATSI Miami Dolphins wide receiverTyreek Hill has been labeled as day-to-day by coach Mike McDaniel after the star injured his ankle during Monday night’s loss to the Tennessee Titans.  Hill suffered the injury late in the the first quarter and didn’t return until the third quarter, but was limited and struggled to stay on the field because of his ailing ankle.  The …

Texas A&M linebacker Edgerrin Cooper announced Tuesday that he is entering the 2024 NFL draft. He will not play in the Texas Bowl against Oklahoma State. “Like many in my position, my goal has always been to achieve the professional level of football,” Cooper wote on social media. “I’ve spent much of my college career perfecting my craft and bettering …