Each week, Yardbarker highlights the most important people driving this week’s NFL action.
From players to coaches, here are the 10 most important people to watch in Week 12.
QB Tommy DeVito | new york giants
Earlier this week, New York benched Daniel Jones. Promoting DeVito to starting quarterback. The undrafted free agent, a North Jersey product, is looking to avoid all the mess that came with his promotion to starting QB last season.
“External operations are paused,” DeVito said. According to Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com: “I have already talked to everyone around me, my inner circle. I want to maintain a close relationship and make sure everything is about production on Sunday.”
In 2023, DeVito started six games and went 3-3 after throwing eight touchdowns and three interceptions.
Giants coach Brian Daboll said the spark DeVito gave the team last season was important in his decision to bench Jones and make DeVito QB1 backup Drew Lock.
The Giants (2-8) play at home Sunday against Tampa Bay (4-6).
Owner Jerry Jones | dallas cowboys
Dallas’ season is spiraling out of control. Injured QB Dak Prescott will not play. remaining season, The sheet metal fell off. DB Trevon Diggs at AT&T Stadium pay attention to the media And Jones has diabetes. About the effects of natural light In his home palace.
The de facto GM is expected to make comments that will raise more eyebrows during a frustrating season for the Cowboys (3-7) when they play at Washington (7-3) on Sunday.
QB back tag | miami dolphins
The Dolphins (4-6) have won their second straight game thanks to Tagovailoa, who has been playing well since returning from a concussion earlier in the season. In a Week 11 win over the terrible Raiders, he completed 28 of 36 passes for 288 yards and three touchdowns.
Miami presented by ESPN 15% chance They need to keep winning to advance to the playoffs and advance to the postseason for the third straight season. On Sunday, the Dolphins play the New England Patriots (3-8).
RB Saquon Barkley | Philadelphia Eagles
Barkley, second in the NFL in rushing yards with 1,137, led the league in rushing yards with 146 in Week 11 in a 26-18 win over the Washington Commanders. The addition of Barkley is a key reason the Eagles head to 8-2 heading into their matchup with the Los Angeles Rams (5-5).
“A different beast,” Rams rookie outside linebacker Jared Verse called Barkley. According to the Orange County Register.
QB Bonics | Denver Broncos
Nix, a rookie who started slowly, completed 180 degrees and looked like a veteran. In Week 11 against Atlanta, he went 28-of-33 for 307 yards with four touchdown passes. Expect another dominant performance on the road Sunday against the terrible Las Vegas Raiders (2-8).
6-5 Broncos 7th place in AFC playoff rankingsThey are good for the final wild card spot and have a 51% chance of making the postseason. Per ESPN.
HC Matt Everplus | chicago bears
The Bears started out 4-2 but are now 4-6.
“It’s almost comical,” Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson said of the team’s latest loss. Per ESPN. “At this point it’s down to the luck of the draw. We have to figure out how to make it better.”
bear Fired offensive coordinator Luke Getsy They recently replaced him with Thomas Brown. If Eberflus can’t turn things around, he’ll probably be out the door after the hugely popular Thanksgiving game in Detroit.
The Bears’ next game is Sunday at home against Minnesota (8-2).
QB Jared Goff | Detroit Lions
After throwing five interceptions in Week 10, Goff threw for 412 yards and four touchdowns in Week 11 in a 52-6 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. If he continues to perform like that, he could be a dark horse MVP candidate.
sugar fan duel As of Thursday (Nov. 21), Goff has the third-best odds to win MVP (+800).
The Lions (9-1) will look to continue their hot streak Sunday at Indianapolis (5-6).
QB Justin Herbert | Los Angeles Chargers
The Chargers (7-3) have won four straight. Much of the credit for the streak goes to Herbert, who played very efficiently (13 TD passes, 1 interception). According to Pro Football Focus, he has an above-average scoring ability. Rated 93.6 in Clean Pocket Ranked first among QBs this season.
Herbert and the Chargers will be at their best Sunday at home against Baltimore (7-4), which has the NFL’s worst pass defense. (284.5 YPG) but have the second-best rushing defense (77.5).
RB Christian McCaffrey | San Francisco 49ers
McCaffrey, who made his season debut in Week 10, has rushed 32 times for 118 yards (3.7-yard average) and 10 receptions for 95 yards over the past two weeks. He may still be suffering from rust or injuries sustained throughout the season. Or both.
At 5-5, the 49ers need McCaffrey to make the playoffs and have a chance to defend their NFC title. On Sunday, San Francisco has a 27% chance of advancing to the postseason. Per ESPN — Will play at Green Bay (7-3).
QB Jaden Daniels | Washington Commanders
The Commanders (7-4) are poised to make the playoffs for the first time since the 2020 season, but have lost two straight and are in second place in the NFC East behind the Eagles (8-2).
daniels ESPN ranked 5th in total QBR (67.6) But he’s lost steam recently, scoring just one touchdown in his last two games. Perhaps his rib injury is more serious than we realize.
Daniels and the Commanders will try to get back in the win column Sunday at home against the terrible Cowboys (3-7).
