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This news shouldn’t come as much of a shock, as Irsay was already on record in November saying he expects Ballard to be retained as general manager. His affinity for Saturday isn’t lost on anybody, but a full slate of coaching candidates is expected to be interviewed before the team decides on a new head coach for 2023. In his brief tenure with the team, Saturday has led the Colts to a 1-4 record and played a role in the Vikings setting an NFL record for the largest comeback in league history when they overcame a 36-0 halftime deficit to down the Colts 39-36 in Week 15. Saturday’s qualifications to coach at the NFL level came under fire when Irsay opted to hire him after letting go of Frank Reich after Week 9. More qualified coaching candidates are almost certain to pass through Irsay’s office this upcoming offseason, but whether or not they can move him off his love for Saturday is anybody’s guess.

Steen left with the shoulder issue earlier in the game and was listed as questionable to return. Fred Johnson took his spot at right guard for a few drives. While the Eagles are still down several key names due to injury, Steen is no longer among them.

Shipley suffered the foot injury in the second quarter and was initially listed as questionable to return. He will now miss the remainder of the contest. Dameon Pierce is the only other running back on the roster with a touch today. Carson Steele is also active.

Right guard Tyler Steen is questionable to return with a shoulder injury. Philly came into this game without several key players because of injuries. Now they will be without even more players on both sides of the ball.

Harrison went down with a non-contact injury in the third quarter. He rode the cart to the locker room. His day is likely over. Walker Little will take his spot at left tackle.

It was reported earlier in the day that Dowdle was unlikely to suit up due to his ongoing foot injury, so this doesn’t come as a major surprise. We could be looking at a big game for Jaylen Warren against an underperforming Colts defense. With Keenan Allen back for the Colts, the injury to Jamel Dean is a bit of a blow to this Pittsburgh secondary.

Jeanty will play through his foot and ankle injuries against New England. It wouldn’t be surprising if he cedes some backfield work to a healthy and much more explosive Mike Washington, however. Jeanty should be considered a top-24 option this week while Washington is a desperation flex. Raiders declared WR Jalen Nailor, QB Aidan O’Connell, S Tristin McCollum, RB Roman Hemby, S Dalton Johnson, OL Trey Zuhn, and DT JJ Pegues inactive against the Patriots.

Singletary is once again a healthy scratch as the Giants will roll with Cam Skattebo, Najee Harris, and Tyrone Tracy as their top three backs. J.J. McCarthy will serve as the QB2 behind Jameis Winston in what figures to be a messy game in the elements in Washington this afternoon.

The Texans had five questionable players, including three offensive linemen with illnesses. All three of those linemen will play, and Kayden McDonald and M.J. Stewart were activated off injured reserve to make their season debuts as well as the Texans try to avoid an 0-5 start.

Allen got in a full practice on Friday, so he seemed to be trending towards being active, but now we know for sure. With Jamel Dean out this week and Joey Porter Jr. now in Dallas, the Colts’ passing game gets a slight bump, which is good news for Daniel Jones, who really needs to get back on track. The Colts inactives are: LB Jaylon Carlies, WR Ashton Dulin, QB Riley Leonard, WR Darius Slayton, and G Dalton Tucker.

Kamara will split work with Kendre Miller and C.J. Donaldson. He projects to lead the group in carries and targets, giving him some RB3 potential. Inactive for the Saints are EDGE Anfernee Jennings, S Mike Reid, LB Kaden Elliss, OL Jeremiah Wright, DL Vernon Broughton, and DL Nathan Shepherd.