While neither Luck nor Pagano have updated the original two-to-six week timetable for a return, Luck’s rehab work has steadily increased. The line movement is an indication that bettors feel as though both of these teams will give up a ton of points based on last week’s results.
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Oh, and All-Pro running back Le’Veon Bell has also missed more than half of the season as the Steelers have only improved upon their rushing numbers from last season.
“Getting better, feeling better…so definitely trending upward, trending in the right direction, ” he said. “It’s just a different mentality going into this game”.
Dorsett last saw action on October 25 against New Orleans when he suffered an ankle injury that has kept him sidelined since then.
HURNS RETURNS: Jaguars receiver Allen Hurns is expected to return to the starting lineup after missing a game for the first time in his National Football League career. The 40-year-old had been healthy enough before that to win three starts in relief of an injured Andrew Luck.
Hasselbeck was forced to leave in the fourth quarter of a 45-10 drubbing in Pittsburgh last weekend, and an MRI showed he has a mild rib separation and a stiff neck.
Hasselbeck shook off the soreness and was back on the field taking the majority of snaps in practice Wednesday.
Hasselbeck is making his sixth start and won the first four before the meltdown against Pittsburgh. I think we have guys that have roles and understand those roles and are playing well in those roles.
Jaguars defensive end Andre Branch beat rookie tackle Denzelle Good and knocked the ball out of Matt Hasselbeck’s hands.
ABOUT THE JAGUARS (4-8): Bortles threw for 298 yards and a touchdown and T.J. Yeldon rushed for 105 yards in the first meeting but an Adam Vinatieri field goal late in overtime proved to be the game-winner. Greg Toler has been routinely victimized, but will miss the game with a knee injury.
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Indy is ranked 24th against the run, 30th against the pass and 30th in total defense. Brown was fined $11,576 for his celebration and now he could get another chance to make an impact on special teams against the Bengals. “There’s steps to get there and that’s definitely a big part of the step and the preparation”.
