Russell Wilson scrambles in a win against the Arizona Cardinals.
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At this point, I may never bet on the NFC West again.
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At this point, I may never bet on the NFC West again. After losing to the Rams last week, Seattle turned around and beat the Cardinals on Thursday night. Every matchup in that division is a heavyweight bout and it's hard to justify betting on one when they can all throw a haymaker at any time. Meanwhile, the Bengals weren't ready for a D like the Steelers and the QB of the future looked stuck in the present reality for the time being.
As for our wins, in a shocking turn of events, betting against the Chargers WORKED! Or, perhaps, I should say betting on the Dolphins worked. Brian Flores looks more and more like he was the true key to the Patriots defensive success in recent years. He took on two NFC teams back to back and cruised against the poor, befuddled Chargers. Tua coming into his own has certainly helped, as well.
Brandon Aiyuk tallied a whopping seven catches down in New Orleans, even as the 49ers completely sputtered and blew a chance to upset a Drew Brees-less Saints. This continues a month long streak of calling player props, which is almost certain to end this week after pointing out its existence. *Fingers crossed* *No jinx* *Reverse jinx*
<p><strong>Browns -2.5 over Eagles</strong></p><p>The Browns and Eagles have been equally inept against the spread at 3-6, while Cleveland's record stands at 6-3, Philly has barely scraped together those three wins and a tie. The return of Nick Chubb should bring the offense back to it's early glory. When both Chubb and Kareem Hunt are in the lineup, there hasn't been a better rushing attack in the league with a 209 yard average in those games. If they can control the ball like that against a team, who gave up two rushing TDs to Wayne Gallman last week, I like their odds.</p><!-- Ezoic - longer_content - longer_content -->
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<small class="image-media media-caption" placeholder="Add Photo Caption...">Drew Lock was under constant pressure from the Raiders. </small><small class="image-media media-photo-credit" placeholder="Add Photo Credit...">AP Photo/Isaac Brekken</small></p><p><br/></p><p><strong>Taysom Hill under 179.5 Passing Yards/Saints -3.5 over Falcons</strong></p><p>This FASCINATES me. Sources leaked mid-week that Taysom Hill would be the starting quarterback for the New Orleans Saints in the absence of Drew Brees against the Falcons and <a href="https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/taysom-hill-saints-starting-quarterback-nfl-twitter/mf3tenhhebjv13rannqmyn019" target="_blank">NFL Twitter went OFF</a>. There are a lot of reasons to be skeptical of this move, not the least of which is that Sean Payton refused to confirm these reports taking the Internet by storm in his Friday press conference. He would only go so far as to say a decision has been made. </p><p>This seems to imply the possibility of some Jameis Winston packages, not that his play against the 49ers in garbage time was a confidence builder. Hill's primary use in the offense has been as a gadget player, a change of pace player that can execute a RPO, line up wide and catch a TD, or receive a pitch to fire a rocket downfield. </p><p>Over the course of his career, we've seen a lot more running and catching than throwing, as evidenced by his 18 passes for 205 yards and a pick in four NFL seasons. There's a simple reason for this, <a href="https://www.nfl.com/videos/deion-jameis-joining-saints-is-a-move-of-humility" target="_blank">Hill's wonky throwing motion</a>, a certain hitch in his giddyup that can be seen by even the most vision impaired. </p><p><br/></p><div class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="bec309cd1e0b1d86530a07c002963dae" id="00f29"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet twitter-custom-tweet" data-partner="rebelmouse" data-twitter-tweet-id="1256033790851518464"><div style="margin:1em 0">When Taysom Hill finally becomes QB1 https://t.co/ZCK5wNv2xF</div> — Warren Sharp (@Warren Sharp)<a href="https://twitter.com/SharpFootball/statuses/1256033790851518464">1588296766.0</a></blockquote></div><p>This points to a very specific game plan that Sean Payton would be looking to utilize against the Falcons. Atlanta's D has stood up to both passing and rushing in equal measure this season, allowing the second and sixth least yards in each, respectively. However, they're strength comes from rushing the passer through the middle of the line where the Saints remain weakest. </p><p>A great way to neutralize that threat is to use your dual threat quarterback to push rushing plays to the edge and hit wide receivers on quick, short passes, which offers the added bonus of getting your QB who last played a full game under center nearly four years ago into a rhythm. </p><p>You can also expect a healthy dose of screens and dump offs to Alvin Kamara, the most dynamic safety valve in the league. All of this should amount to a game built on ball control and allowing the Saints' secondary hunt. That reads like a run heavy game from Hill and a victory for New Orleans. <br/></p>
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Kelly Oubre will be heading to Golden State this year
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The draft saw a few trades that sent some familiar faces to new places and the free agency period is now open.
In less than a week, we've seen the defending champion Lakers acquire dynamic guard Dennis Schröder from OKC. Chris Paul is now in Phoenix with Devin Booker and the Suns. Jrue Holiday and, well, just Jrue Holiday, is joining Giannis in Milwaukee, and that's just a few of the big moves around the NBA so far.
But with all that excitement comes some bad news as well. Warriors star Klay Thompson tore his Achilles and will miss the entire 2020-21 season. This after the sharpshooting guard missed the previous season with a torn ACL. It's a tough blow for the Dubs as they sought to contend for a title this season, but without Thompson, the odds are against them. General manager Bob Myers wasted no time in bolstering the roster, however:
The Golden State Warriors are finalizing a trade to acquire Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kelly Oubre, Jr., for a 2… https://t.co/5VDqSmtyhH— Adrian Wojnarowski (@Adrian Wojnarowski)1605837968.0
Kelly Oubre, within a matter of days, went from Phoenix, to Oklahoma City before finally landing in the Bay Area. Oubre will be joined by No. 2 overall pick James Wiseman.
<p>Point guard Tyrese Haliburton fell into the Sacramento Kings' lap at No. 12 after the Iowa State product was projected to be a top-8 pick. LaMelo Ball will be playing in Charlotte, meaning we might get to see Lavar and Michael Jordan play 1-on-1 after all.</p><p>The Clippers traded Landry Shamet to Brooklyn in a three-team trade that puts shooting guard Luke Kennard in Los Angeles. Denver picked up RJ Hampton who could be the Nuggets' next Michael Porter Jr — a guy who was a former five-star recruit in high school and might be the steal of the draft.</p><p>But perhaps the biggest winner in this thrilling and unpredictable NBA week so far are the Philadelphia 76ers. No, they didn't get James Harden. But president of basketball operations Daryl Morey showed his worth Wednesday with these two moves:</p><!-- Ezoic - longer_content - longer_content -->
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<p>Cap space means potential free agents, and there's a couple New York should be targeting.<br/></p><h2>Free Agency</h2><p>The Knicks have money to spend and there's players looking to get paid. This could end well for both parties involved, and Knicks fans might have something to look forward to after years of being a league laughing stock.</p><p>Celtics forward Gordon Hayward opted out of his $34 million player option to become an unrestricted free agent. You might think he's dumb for leaving that money on the table, and he might be, but Hayward is looking for a long-term contract, hence why his time in Boston ended. Hayward would give New York an effective playmaker, efficient scorer and veteran presence. He should be their second free agent aspiration, however.</p><!-- Ezoic - longest_content - longest_content -->
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<p>VanVleet and Hayward could bring the Knicks back to relevancy and maybe, just maybe, to the playoffs.<br/></p><p>Other notable free agents who could be on new rosters soon include:</p><p> -Serge Ibaka (UFA)</p><p> -Rajon Rondo (UFA)</p><p> -Dwight Howard (UFA)</p><p> -Demarcus Cousins (UFA)</p><p> -Danilo Gallinari (UFA)</p><p> -Avery Bradley (UFA)</p><p> -Brandon Ingram (RFA)</p><p>There's many more free agents than those listed above which is why these next couple days are going to be fun.</p><p>Wes Matthews and reigning sixth man of the year, Montrezl Harrell, are expected to sign with the Lakers. Bradley opted out of his deal with LAL as he's looking for a longer deal, and he might get it, but it might not be with the Lakers, as the Warriors will try to lure the defensive specialist to NorCal.</p><p>New Orleans will presumably offer Ingram the max money he can earn after his first All-Star selection last season. Joe Harris has reportedly gotten his payday from the Nets with a 4 year, $75 million contract.</p><p>The Hawks, like the Knicks, have a bunch of money to spend and could throw some to Rondo who's coming off an incredible championship run with the Lakers. The Clippers will also be in the hunt for the veteran point guard, per reports.</p><h3></h3><p>Friday's free agency opening could make for some major power shifts and headlines that would cap off one of the most memorable NBA off seasons in undeniably the most memorable year in recent history.</p>
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NFL DFS
Each Friday, FindBet will preview the week's DFS slate, highlighting players that are priced well on FanDuel, as well as some contrarian plays that can push your team to the top of the leader board.
Most NFL FanDuel games have you putting a team together with players from a certain slate of games. It could be just Sunday 1:00 PM games or it could be every game that is slated for the week.
Once the last game that has eligible players is over, the final payouts are made according to how many fantasy points each team scored. Each player is worth a certain dollar amount, and you have a cap of $60,000 to build your team with. You have to have 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE, 1 FLEX (RB, WR, or TE) and 1 DEF.
The general scoring rules include (6) points for each rushing and receiving touchdown, (4) points for each passing touchdown, (0.1) points for each rushing and receiving yard gained, (0.04) points for each passing yard, and also (0.5) points for each reception. There are other scoring opportunities for defenses. You can see the entire breakdown on FanDuel. Let's take a look at players we like this week.
<h2>Players to Target:</h2><p><strong>Justin Herbert (QB) - $8500</strong></p><p>Herbert gets the lowly Jets this week and he's shown he can hang points against better defenses earlier in the season. He's an under the radar DFS play this week.</p><p><strong>Nick Chubb (RB) - $8100</strong></p><p>Chubb returned to action last week and showed why he is still one of the best RBs in the league against the Texans. He had over 100 yards and a TD, and could've had a bigger day if he hadn't stopped short of the endzone on a long run in the 4th quarter. Cleveland gets the Eagles this week.</p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-proxy-image">
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⭐ PFF receiving grade: 91.2 (2nd among WRs)
⭐ Yards per catch: 18.1 (5th)
⭐ Yards per route run:… https://t.co/bGmphRtDdS</div> — PFF Fantasy Football (@PFF Fantasy Football)<a href="https://twitter.com/PFF_Fantasy/statuses/1329789102976344066">1605881403.0</a></blockquote></div><p><strong>JuJu Smith Schuster (WR) - $6500</strong><br/></p><p>Are we witnessing a JuJu rejuvenation in Pittsburgh? He's had 60+ yards and a TD the last two weeks. The Steelers get the Jaguars this week and Smith-Schuster has the chance to continue to produce.</p><p><strong>Tyreek Hill (WR) - $8500</strong></p><p>Hill gets a Raiders defense that may be playing with all 2nd and 3rd string players this week due to Covid-19 exposures. Even with the Raiders starting defense on the field, he still has a great matchup.</p><p><strong>Jared Cook (TE) - $6100</strong></p><p>Cook has been a disappointment for fantasy and DFS players this year. Drew Brees is sidelined for at least 2 weeks with rib injuries. Jameis Winston takes over as the starter and he has always targeted TEs in the pass game in his time in Tampa Bay. Cook is a high risk, high ceiling play this week.</p><!-- Ezoic - longest_content - longest_content -->
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Alex Smith Quarterback of the Washington Football Team
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At this point in the season we know who the playoff contenders are, and each game becomes more important to determine who makes it in.
The Colts and Cardinals came away with wins that put them both tied for the lead in their respective divisions. With their Week 10 wins, the Buccaneers and Dolphins drew to within a one game striking distance for their divisions' top spot. The Bills, Ravens, Seahawks, Eagles, and Titans took losses giving up valuable ground for playoff positioning.
Drew Brees suffered fractured ribs and a collapsed lung in a win over the 49ers, and is expected to miss at least two weeks. Jameis Winston will fill in during Brees' absence and will have a great opportunity to raise his value in free agency by keeping the razor thin division lead the Saints have over Tom Brady and the Buccaneers.
Let's take a look at FindBet's Week 11 NFL Power Rankings based on what we've seen so far this season.
<p><strong>32. New York Jets (0-9, Last Week 32 +/- 0) -</strong> <strong>Trevor Lawrence</strong> seriously needs to consider going back to Clemson next year to avoid being a part of this train wreck under <strong>Adam Gase</strong>. </p><!-- Ezoic - long_content - long_content -->
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(h/t @FieldYates) https://t.co/JCaeXK4CtO</div> — ESPN (@ESPN)<a href="https://twitter.com/espn/statuses/1327992847245733890">1605453142.0</a></blockquote></div><p><strong>29. Dallas Cowboys (2-7, Last Week 28, - 1) -</strong> Coming off their bye week the Cowboys get a tough matchup against the streaking Minnesota Vikings and <strong>Dalvin Cook</strong>. Their defense will be tested as Cook has run all over everyone he's faced this year.<br/></p><!-- Ezoic - longer_content - longer_content -->
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<!-- End Ezoic - longer_content - longer_content --><p><strong>28. Denver Broncos (3-6, Last Week 25, - 3) -</strong> Denver dropped their second game in a row in an embarrassing 37-12 loss that saw <strong>Drew Lock</strong> toss four interceptions. <strong>Jerry Jeudy</strong> has settled into the offense though, and should be a nice pairing with <strong>Courtland Sutton</strong> when he returns from injury next season.</p><p><strong>27. Chicago Bears (5-5, Last Week 27, +/- 0) -</strong> Chicago has now lost four straight and is giving Minnesota the window they needed to make a move for second place in the NFC North. The Bears must have thought between <strong>Mitch Trubisky </strong>and <strong>Nick Foles</strong> that they had a starting quarterback, but over this stretch it's clear they need to be looking for other options in 2021.</p><p><strong>26. New York Giants (3-7, Last Week 29, + 3) -</strong> The Giants enter their bye week riding a two game win streak. They'll get Cincinnati in Week 12, and have positioned themselves to unseat the Eagles for top spot in the NFC East. That's an accomplishment right?</p><div class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="23f06eb6755ec66ae8185e629637468d" id="5e0cf"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet twitter-custom-tweet" data-partner="rebelmouse" data-twitter-tweet-id="1328044122624712710"><div style="margin:1em 0">Daniel Jones' 34-yard TD marks his third rush of 30+ yards this season.
Just as many as Lamar Jackson 😮 https://t.co/KvT0wL40Hh</div> — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter)<a href="https://twitter.com/SportsCenter/statuses/1328044122624712710">1605465367.0</a></blockquote></div><p><strong>25. Los Angeles Chargers (2-7, Last Week 23, - 2) -</strong> Another one score loss for <strong>Justin Herbert </strong>and the Chargers. With a banged up running back group, <strong>Kalen Ballage</strong> has been productive in the primary role. <br/></p><!-- Ezoic - longest_content - longest_content -->
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<!-- End Ezoic - longest_content - longest_content --><p><strong>24. Houston Texans (2-7, Last Week 22, - 2) -</strong> The Texans were smothered by the Cleveland defense with <strong>Deshaun Watson</strong> only being able to throw for 162 yards. <strong>Nick Chubb </strong>and <strong>Kareem Hunt</strong> ran the Houston defense into the ground as both went for over 100 yards rushing. We won't be seeing a return to the playoffs for this group in 2020.</p><p><strong>23. Carolina Panthers (3-7, Last Week 21, - 2) -</strong> Now losers of five games in a row, the Panthers have played themselves out of contention in a division looking up at the Saints and Bucs. <strong>Christian McCaffrey</strong> will be out again this week and that doesn't bode well for a team struggling to get a win.</p><p><script async="" src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>
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</script></p><div class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="6b9a41e733e877cc0d449163e1ed562d" id="7600a"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet twitter-custom-tweet" data-partner="rebelmouse" data-twitter-tweet-id="1329120591878770694"><div style="margin:1em 0">Panthers officially ruled out RB Christian McCaffrey for Sunday's game against Detroit.</div> — Adam Schefter (@Adam Schefter)<a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/statuses/1329120591878770694">1605722017.0</a></blockquote></div><p><strong>22. San Francisco 49ers (4-6, Last Week 20, - 2) -</strong> Even though they've dropped three straight, it's still impressive what this team has been able to do with all the injuries they've sustained. The NFC West is just too competitive this year and the 49ers have run out of tricks to keep their season afloat. <br/></p><p><strong>21. Cincinnati Bengals (2-6-1, Last Week 19, - 2) - </strong>The Bengals got beat up by the Steelers in Week 10, but they get Washington this week and have the Giants the following week. A couple of opportunities for <strong>Joe Burrow</strong> to put on a show.<span></span></p><p><strong>20. Detroit Lions (4-5, Last Week 26, + 6) -</strong> The Vikings look like the more serious contenders, but Detroit gets Carolina, Houston, and Chicago over the next three weeks.</p><p><strong>19. New England Patriots (4-5, Last Week 24, + 5) -</strong> Say what you will about the Patriots and <strong>Bill Belichick</strong>, but they've now won two straight and are just a game below .500. One thing we've learned over the past two decades is to never count out a Belichick coached Patriots team. </p><p><strong>18. Philadelphia Eagles (3-5-1, Last Week 18, +/- 0) -</strong> They lost to the Giants in Week 10 which moved the G-Men into second place in the East behind Philly. It's anyone's division to win, but right now it's Philadelphia's to lose.<br/></p><p><strong>17. Atlanta Falcons (3-6, Last Week 16, - 1) -</strong> The Falcons are coming off their bye and get a gift from the football gods as they'll take on a Drew Brees-less Saints team in Week 11. Atlanta looks like they're getting on the right track under interim head coach <strong>Raheem Morris</strong>, and a win over New Orleans would give them a boost heading into the home stretch.</p><p><strong>16. Los Angeles Rams (6-3, Last Week 17, + 1) -</strong> Okay L.A. you got your first <em>good</em> win beating the Seahawks last week. Even though <strong>Russell Wilson</strong> and Seattle are on a little slide and not playing their best football, it's a big win for the Rams.</p><p><strong>15. Cleveland Browns (6-3, Last Week 14, - 1) -</strong> Nick Chubb ruined bettors' day running out of bounds at the end of the game instead of running it in for the touchdown. Anyone who had Cleveland laying four points, we feel for you here at FindBet.</p><div class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="680e1de65a524b58586f6d758ff5e7c4" id="d2404"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet twitter-custom-tweet" data-partner="rebelmouse" data-twitter-tweet-id="1328083713436082179"><div style="margin:1em 0">Nick Chubb fantasy owners crying right now https://t.co/RtKWXutbdw</div> — Barstool Sports (@Barstool Sports)<a href="https://twitter.com/barstoolsports/statuses/1328083713436082179">1605474806.0</a></blockquote></div><p><strong>14. Minnesota Vikings (4-5, Last Week 13, - 1) -</strong> Dalvin Cook had a pedestrian 112 total yards and no touchdowns in a win over Chicago. I guess we have been a little spoiled by his recent fantasy performances.<br/></p><p><strong>13. Indianapolis Colts (6-3, Last Week 15, + 2) -</strong> The Colts took the division lead with their victory over the Titans last week. They did it in convincing fashion and could run away with the AFC South if the Titans' recent run of play continues.</p><p><strong>12. Tennessee Titans (6-3, Last Week 9, - 3) -</strong> No team is falling from grace faster than the Titans right now. They're 1-3 in their last four games and have the Ravens, a rematch with the Colts, and the Browns over the next three. </p><p><strong>11. Las Vegas Raiders (6-3, Last Week 12, + 1) -</strong> Following the Raiders this season has been like a high school romance. Right now Vegas is on a three game winning streak and everything is looking great, but they get the Chiefs this week and the break up could get ugly.</p><p><strong>10. Miami Dolphins (6-3, Last Week 11, + 1) -</strong> In Tua we trust. Now 3-0 as a starter and beginning to get it done with his arm as he had 2 TD passes last week outdueling Justin Herbert. <strong>Salvon Ahmed</strong> burst onto the scene with 85 yards and a TD.</p><div class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="b62e9aaf38580a93e6b44f8eb8db7f26" id="bc1cf"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet twitter-custom-tweet" data-partner="rebelmouse" data-twitter-tweet-id="1328139731113275397"><div style="margin:1em 0">AFC East point differential:
1. Miami Dolphins +69
2. Buffalo Bills +7
3. New England Patriots -28
4. New York Jet… https://t.co/3RSOxHdAo8</div> — Adam Beasley (@Adam Beasley)<a href="https://twitter.com/AdamHBeasley/statuses/1328139731113275397">1605488162.0</a></blockquote></div><p><strong>9. Baltimore Ravens (6-3, Last Week 7, - 2) -</strong> <strong>Lamar Jackson</strong> was unable to lead his team to a game winning drive in the fourth quarter. Doubt has begun to set in on one of the preseason favorites to win it all. Cleveland is right on their heels and a Thanksgiving Day matchup with the Steelers is ahead of them.<br/></p><p><strong>8. Seattle Seahawks (6-3, Last Week 6, - 2) -</strong> It's hard to believe it but Seattle is on a two game slide and losers of three of their last four. <strong>Russell Wilson</strong> has looked human over the past couple weeks, and they're at the bottom of a three way tie for the NFC West division lead.</p><p><strong>7. Buffalo Bills (7-3, Last Week 4, - 3) -</strong> It took a miracle Hail Mary to be beaten by Arizona in Week 10. The Bills have become one of the must-see teams in the NFL this year. <strong>Josh Allen</strong> has done it all for the Bills this season including catching a touchdown from <strong>Isaiah McKenzie </strong>against the Cardinals.</p><div class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="296d8c1657247f119e2dcbf0b1c47dac" id="3de3c"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet twitter-custom-tweet" data-partner="rebelmouse" data-twitter-tweet-id="1328086285609680896"><div style="margin:1em 0">JOSH ALLEN IS WR1 😱
(via @NFL)
https://t.co/9s7qgWJYt5</div> — Bleacher Report (@Bleacher Report)<a href="https://twitter.com/BleacherReport/statuses/1328086285609680896">1605475419.0</a></blockquote></div><p><strong>6. Arizona Cardinals (6-3, Last Week 10, + 4) -</strong> <strong>Kyler Murray</strong>'s Hail Mary to <strong>DeAndre Hopkins</strong> may have taken the lead for play of the year in the NFL. A great game overall was capped off by one of the most exciting plays in sports. The Cardinals are looking more and more like a Super Bowl contender rather than just a playoff contender.</p><div class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="d0a87ccfbb637683c9f3cdcef00bb375" id="2d059"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet twitter-custom-tweet" data-partner="rebelmouse" data-twitter-tweet-id="1329235555100491776"><div style="margin:1em 0">Hail Murray on repeat. @K1 @DeAndreHopkins
(by @WilsonFootball) https://t.co/MUuskOjaat</div> — NFL (@NFL)<a href="https://twitter.com/NFL/statuses/1329235555100491776">1605749426.0</a></blockquote></div><p><strong>5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-3, Last Week 8, + 3) -</strong> That's more like it. <strong>Antonio Brown</strong>, <strong>Chris Godwin</strong>, and <strong>Mike Evans</strong> all had at least six catches and <strong>Ronald Jones </strong>had a 98 yard touchdown run. Tampa Bay cruised to a win over Carolina in Week 10.</p><div class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="fd402dc69dad9f64a4d26c0e5d8a97ef" id="bc571"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet twitter-custom-tweet" data-partner="rebelmouse" data-twitter-tweet-id="1328066832826208256"><div style="margin:1em 0">RONALD JONES GOES 98 YARDS!
@rojo | #GoBucs
📺: #TBvsCAR on FOX
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: … https://t.co/vKrV2Pmpt9</div> — NFL (@NFL)<a href="https://twitter.com/NFL/statuses/1328066832826208256">1605470781.0</a></blockquote></div><p><strong><br/></strong></p><p><script async="" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>
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