{"id":8240,"date":"2019-12-22T07:40:00","date_gmt":"2019-12-22T07:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.betonline.ag\/news-room\/?p=8240"},"modified":"2019-12-22T22:40:32","modified_gmt":"2019-12-22T22:40:32","slug":"week-16-tweet-storm-recap-why-the-saints-have-a-higher-ceiling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.betonline.ag\/news-room\/nfl\/week-16-tweet-storm-recap-why-the-saints-have-a-higher-ceiling\/","title":{"rendered":"Week 16 Tweet Storm Recap: Why the Saints Have a Higher Ceiling"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Every Sunday morning, the NFL\u2019s national reporters unload injury news and other tidbits to inform our gambling decisions. Here are some of the top news items and what they mean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>PLAYERS RULED OUT<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n <blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Players out Sunday include Duane Brown, A.J. Green, Kiko Alonso, Larry Warford, Vonn Bell, Adam Humphries, Adoree Jackson, Richie Incognito, Josh Jacobs, Leighton Vander Esch, Lane Johnson, Taylor Gabriel.<\/p>&mdash; Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AdamSchefter\/status\/1208605538667368448?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 22, 2019<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps the biggest losses involve offensive lineman with Duane Brown (SEA) and Lane Johnson (PHI) sitting out consequential games. The Seahawks have their sights set on the top seed in the NFC while the Eagles look to take control of the NFC East.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adoree\u2019 Jackson (TEN) is a big loss for the Titans, who are facing Drew Brees and Michael Thomas. The Saints\u2019 offensive ceiling just got a little higher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leighton Vander Esch (DAL), A.J. Green (CIN) and Josh Jacobs (OAK) may not return this season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>PLAYERS RETURNING<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n <blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Players returning from injury Sunday include Daniel Jones, Vance McDonald, Hunter Renfrow, Luke Willson, Damien Williams.<\/p>&mdash; Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AdamSchefter\/status\/1208605450524069888?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 22, 2019<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Daniel Jones (NYG) is probably the biggest name, as he\u2019ll send Eli Manning back to the bench. Though it isn\u2019t mentioned in the tweet, JuJu Smith-Schuster (PIT) is expected to be back as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>DERRICK HENRY (TEN) NOT EXPECTED TO PLAY<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Titans\u2019 RB Derrick Henry, downgraded to questionable on Saturday due to a hamstring injury, is not expected to play today vs. Saints, per source.<\/p>&mdash; Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AdamSchefter\/status\/1208676476607963136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 22, 2019<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Though Henry was recently downgraded to questionable, this comes as a surprise. The Titans are in a must-win situation considering they\u2019re in a heated race with the Steelers for a playoff spot. Dion Lewis should take over for Henry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>NELSON AGHOLOR (PHI) WILL NOT PLAY<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n <blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Eagles\u2019 WR Nelson Agholor, listed as questionable for Sunday\u2019s game due to a knee injury, will not play vs. Cowboys, per source.<\/p>&mdash; Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AdamSchefter\/status\/1208617359491112960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 22, 2019<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With Agholor out, Greg Ward\u2019s stock goes up. Alshon Jeffery is already out, so Ward and JJ Arcega-Whiteside will lead Philadelphia\u2019s receivers against Dallas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>CHRISTIAN KIRK (AZ) EXPECTED TO PLAY<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n <blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/AZCardinals?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#AZCardinals<\/a> WR Christian Kirk (ankle) is expected to go vs. the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Seahawks?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Seahawks<\/a>, source said. He was listed as questionable.<\/p>&mdash; Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RapSheet\/status\/1208674285125947392?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 22, 2019<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Kirk had recently been considered a game-time decision, so the fact that he\u2019s already considered good to go should comfort Arizona backers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>RONNIE STANLEY (BAL) CLEARS CONCUSSION PROTOCOL<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n <blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Ravens?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Ravens<\/a> Pro Bowl LT  Ronnie Stanley (concussion) has cleared concussion protocol and will play vs the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Browns?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Browns<\/a>.<\/p>&mdash; Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RapSheet\/status\/1208674788303990785?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 22, 2019<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ravens were without their Pro Bowl tackle in Week 15. He\u2019ll return to action in Baltimore\u2019s revenge game against Cleveland. With a win, the Ravens secure the top seed in the AFC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>CURTIS SAMUEL (CAR) SHOULD PLAY<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n <blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Panthers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Panthers<\/a> WR Curtis Samuel (knee) is listed as questionable, but he\u2019s expected to play vs the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Colts?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Colts<\/a>, source said.<\/p>&mdash; Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RapSheet\/status\/1208675291394117633?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 22, 2019<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Samuel\u2019s status was up in the air since he didn\u2019t appear on the injury report until Thursday and missed Friday\u2019s practice. Apparently, that was just a precaution. Samuel will look to help Will Grier pick up a win in his first NFL start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>KERRYON JOHNSON (DET) TO GET FULL WORKLOAD<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n <blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Lions?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Lions<\/a> RB Kerryon Johnson may not come out as the starter today, but he\u2019s expected to get his full share of carries along with Bo Scarbrough vs. the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Broncos?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Broncos<\/a>, source said.<\/p>&mdash; Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RapSheet\/status\/1208675794651885570?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 22, 2019<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Lions have repeatedly said they would \u201cbe smart\u201d with Johnson, whatever that means. It seems the smartest thing to do would be shutting Johnson down since the Lions are 3-10 and in the midst of the longest active losing streak in the NFL. If this report is to be believed, Bo Scarbrough will be taking a backseat to Johnson. It would be difficult to trust Detroit\u2019s offense considering how poorly they\u2019ve played since David Blough took over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>DJ CHARK (JAX) EXPECTED TO RETURN<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n <blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Jaguars?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Jaguars<\/a> WR DJ Chark (ankle) is listed as questionable, but he\u2019s expected to play vs the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Falcons?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Falcons<\/a>, source said.<\/p>&mdash; Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RapSheet\/status\/1208676298022891520?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 22, 2019<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Chark missed Week 15 with an ankle injury. He\u2019ll face an Atlanta defense that hasn\u2019t given up a touchdown or more than 81 yards to a receiver in three games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get the latest NFL football odds and information&#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/betonline_ag\">follow BetOnline.ag on Twitter<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/betonline_ag\/\">BetOnline.ag on Instagram<\/a>&#8211;Follow for the latest odds, stats and information!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every Sunday morning, the NFL\u2019s national reporters unload injury news and other tidbits to inform our gambling decisions. Here are&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":8241,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[129],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8240","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nfl"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.betonline.ag\/news-room\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8240","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.betonline.ag\/news-room\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.betonline.ag\/news-room\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.betonline.ag\/news-room\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.betonline.ag\/news-room\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8240"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.betonline.ag\/news-room\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8240\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8242,"href":"https:\/\/www.betonline.ag\/news-room\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8240\/revisions\/8242"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.betonline.ag\/news-room\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8241"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.betonline.ag\/news-room\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8240"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.betonline.ag\/news-room\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8240"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.betonline.ag\/news-room\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8240"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}