Rams, Bucs, Packers earn wins on same day in upside-down NFC
Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers led comeback wins and the Los Angeles Rams dominated Russell Wilson and the BroncosDECEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
DENVER BRONCOS 7-5 · 3RD IN AFC WEST
7-5 · 3RD IN AFC WEST
Next Game vs Browns · Tue 1:15AM
DEN -5.5 TOTAL 41.5
Cardinals' McSorley falls short in NFL starting debut
Trace McSorley had the unenviable task of facing Tom Brady in his first NFL startDECEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NFL Christmas Day top plays: Brady, Bucs prevail in OT; Packers, Rams secure wins
Week 16 of the NFL season concluded Sunday with a three-game Christmas Day slate. Here are the top plays!DECEMBER 26, 2022
Frustration spills over for Broncos in humbling loss to Rams
The Denver Broncos' frustration over a disappointing season spilled onto the sideline and field in the 51-14 loss to the Los Angeles RamsDECEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cowboys' statement win; Packers' playoff hopes still alive; Lions fall flat: 3 up, 3 down
The Cowboys proved they are a legit NFC contender by beating the Eagles, while the Packers and Lions are in a fight for a playoff berth.DECEMBER 26, 2022
Chase Edmonds - Receives eight touches in return Edmonds (ankle) was activated off injured reserve and gained 31 yards on six carries and 22 yards on two receptions in Sunday's 51-14 loss to the Rams.
Impact Edmonds spent the minimum four weeks on injured reserve before being activated ahead of Sunday's tilt. The 26-year-old was mixed in behind starter Latavius Murray (8/41/0) and finished second in backfield touches ahead of Marlon Mack (2/17/0). Edmonds should continue to handle receiving duties while spelling Murray when the Broncos take on the Chiefs in Week 17.
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Latavius Murray - Limited on nine touches Murray rushed eight times for 34 yards and had one reception (three targets) for six yards in Sunday's 51-14 loss to the Rams.
Impact Murray led a committee of veteran backs in carries and rushing yards despite the paltry final line. The Broncos fell behind big early and had to abandon the run, which is not a formula conducive of success for a plodding power back. The return of Chase Edmonds (6/31/0) and the presence of Marlon Mack (4/22/0) hurts the veteran starter's value moving forward. Murray is still the preferred option in Denver's backfield, but his upside is limited heading into a matchup against Kansas City on Sunday.
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
NFL Christmas top viral moments: Packers-Dolphins, Broncos-Rams, Buccaneers-Cardinals
The NFL has delivered a stellar Christmas Day tripleheader for football fans both naughty and nice. Here are the top viral moments!DECEMBER 26, 2022
Russell Wilson - Woes continue with three picks Wilson completed 15 of 27 pass attempts for 214 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions in Sunday's 51-14 blowout loss to the Rams. He added 17 rushing yards on two attempts.
Impact Wilson returned from a one-game layoff due to a concussion, but his fantasy managers are probably wishing he sat this one out based on the poor results. The 34-year-old showed some signs of life in his last start against the Chiefs when he threw three touchdowns for the first time this year, but he followed that up with his first three-interception game in this horrid loss. Wilson was pulled for Brett Rypien late in the contest, but the backup didn't fare much better (4/8, 45 yards, INT) than the player he replaced. Assuming the Broncos stick with their $245 million quarterback in Week 17, Wilson will try to recapture the success he experienced against the Chiefs in Week 14 when the two clubs meet Jan. 1.
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Respect. Bobby Wagner 🤝 Russell Wilson #shorts
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Cam Akers waltzes into the end zone untouched for his second touchdown vs. the Broncos 💥 #shorts
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Victory Speech: Sean McVay Gives Game Balls To Tyler Higbee, Cam Akers & More After Win vs. Broncos
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Rams DT Michael Hoecht's sack on Russell Wilson makes it SIX sacks in the game for Rams 😈 #shorts
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Courtland Sutton - Gains 64 yards in return Sutton (hamstring) caught five of seven targets for 64 yards in Sunday's 51-14 loss to the Rams.
Impact Fantasy managers welcomed Sutton back after a two-week layoff due to a bum hamstring. The 27-year-old performed well and didn't appear to suffer any setbacks in the blowout loss. Sutton could be in line for heavy usage if the Broncos have to play catch up with Patrick Mahomes and Kansas City's high-powered offense on New Year's Day.
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jerry Jeudy - New season high in receiving yards Jeudy had six receptions (10 targets) for 117 yards in Sunday's 51-14 loss to the Rams.
Impact Jeudy was the lone bright spot in yet another forgettable performance from the Broncos offense. The 23-year-old put his route-running skills on full display when he ran a crisp sluggo that beat two Los Angeles defenders for a 36-yard gain. Jeudy set a new high-water mark in receiving yards with this standout effort, bringing his season total up to 780 yards through 13 starts. The Broncos will face the Chiefs on Jan. 1, and Jeudy will match up with a defense that he torched for three touchdowns when they met in Week 14.
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sean McVay & Baker Mayfield Address The Media After Rams' Win vs. Broncos in Week 16
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Denver Broncos Top Plays vs. Los Angeles Rams | 2022 Regular Season Week 16
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Mayfield, Akers lead Rams' 51-14 blowout of Wilson's Broncos
The Los Angeles Rams routed the Denver Broncos 51-14 for their second victory since mid-OctoberDECEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Greg Dulcich - Not returning Sunday Dulcich has been ruled out of Sunday's game at the Rams due to a hamstring injury.
Impact Prior to his departure in the fourth quarter, Dulcich reeled in four of eight targets for 39 yards and one touchdown, marking his second end-zone visit of the season. His status now will need to be watched as the Broncos prepare for a Week 17 road matchup with the Chiefs next Sunday, Jan. 1.
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Albert Okwuegbunam - Healthy scratch against Rams Okwuegbunam (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Rams, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Impact Okwuegbunam hasn't seen much playing time in recent weeks, and he'll be a healthy scratch for Sunday's Christmas Day matchup. As long as the Broncos' other tight ends remain healthy, Okwuegbunam is unlikely to see much of a role late in the regular season.
DECEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Brandon Johnson - Inactive Sunday Johnson (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Rams.
Impact Johnson caught three of his four targets for 30 yards in last week's win over the Cardinals, but with Courtland Sutton (hamstring) back in the mix Sunday, he's the odd man out in the Broncos' Week 16 wideout corps.
DECEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dalton Risner - Good to go Sunday Risner (foot) is active for Sunday's game against the Rams.
Impact Risner, who originally entered the Christmas Day matchup versus Los Angeles with a questionable designation due to a foot injury, is now slated to continue operating as Denver's starting left guard in Week 16.
DECEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Courtland Sutton - Active for Sunday's game Sutton (hamstring) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Rams.
Impact Sutton, who last suited up in Week 13, was able to practice in a limited fashion all week and will be back in action Sunday to work alongside fellow starting wideout Jerry Jeudy in a game that also marks the return of QB Russell Wilson, who was held out of Week 15 action due to concussion issues. In the absence of any in-game setbacks versus Los Angeles, Sutton is poised to reclaim a key role in Denver's offense after having recorded a 52-688-1 line on 89 targets through 12 contests to date.
DECEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
K'Waun Williams - Ready for Christmas matchup Williams (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Rams.
Impact After being listed as questionable to suit up in Week 16 versus Los Angeles due to a lingering knee issue, Williams has ultimately received the green light to continue operating in his usual rotational cornerback role Sunday behind Patrick Surtain and Damarri Mathis.
DECEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Latavius Murray - Suits up versus Rams Murray (foot) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Rams.
Impact After sitting out Thursday's practice, Murray returned to a limited session Friday and he'll give it a go Sunday. Assuming no in-game setbacks, he should continue pace Denver's rushing attack after having carried 24 times for 130 yards and a TD and catching one pass for 12 yards in the team's Week 15 win over the Cardinals. Also in the Broncos' Week 16 backfield mix are Marlon Mack and Chase Edmonds, who was activated off IR on Saturday, but Murray's strong effort versus Arizona should earn him enough touches versus Los Angeles to maintain fantasy utility.
DECEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
