NFL world fiercely debates Comeback Player of the Year odds
Damar Hamlin or Joe Flacco?
When Buffalo Bills defensive back Damar Hamlin announced his return to the NFL this season after the scary incident last season that saw him needing life-saving CPR on the field, it was widely assumed that he would ultimately be the recipient of the league’s Comeback Player of the Year award. While that still may be the case, it is certainly a debate as the season comes to a close with the emergence of Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco.
The Cleveland Browns signed Joe Flacco shortly after starting quarterback Deshaun Watson suffered a season-ending injury, and it’s safe to say that Flacco has saved their season and is playing some of the best football of his career. He’s thrown for over 300 yards in four consecutive games with 13 touchdown passes in just five games with the Browns. He has been one of the most dominant quarterbacks in the league at a time when it looked like his NFL career was likely over.
While it’s extraordinarily impressive that Hamlin was able to return to the NFL at all, he has not exactly put up dominant numbers this season. In fact, he’s appeared in just two games, totaling two tackles this season.
According to the latest odds from DraftKings, however, Hamlin is still the favorite to win the award with -150 odds while Flacco has the second-best odds at +100.
It’s a tight race with a valid argument for both players, and the NFL world had a lot to say about it on social media.
We’ll have to see who ultimately wins the award at the end of the season.
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Former Ole Miss receiver Elijah Moore ‘grateful’ for everyone’s prayers, on road to recovery
Moore suffered a scary injury last week
Former Ole Miss and current Cleveland browns wide receiver Elijah Moore turned to Twitter to thank fans for their concern and support and give an update on his condition on Sunday. Moore was injured versus the New York Jets last week during a Thursday Night Football game. He suffered a head injury when he went into convulsions after a play that looked to be routine.
“Thank you to everyone for the love, support and to all who lifted me up in prayer since Thursday night. Thank you to the Cleveland Browns doctors and the staff at University Hospital for taking amazing care of me. I feel extremely blessed to be feeling much better and am excited to get back to work with my brothers as we embark on this playoff run for the city of Cleveland! Most importantly all PRAISES to the MOST HIGH for his covering AND PROTECTION and everything else in between. All of this is simply a reminder of how extremely lucky and blessed we are to be doin(g) what we love, let alone waking up everyday. You never know how quick it can be taken away. Love love love and blessings,” Moore wrote.
After catching a pass from quarterback Joe Flacco, Moore was tackled by Jets linebacker C.J. Mosley. Moore hit his head on the turf and was seen laying on the grass as he suffered what was described as involuntary movements of his arms and neck.
Moore was ruled out of the game with a head injury.
Moore also suffered a concussion issue during his rookie season when he was playing for the Jets.
Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said he’s “very excited” Moore’s feeling better.
“We’ll see how that goes over these days,” Stefanski said of his potential availability.
