MMQB Week 12: Jacoby Brissett Appreciation, Eagles Run Over Packers

Welcome to Week 12 of the NFL season here at The MMQB. We are trying things a little differently with Albert Breer’s Monday-morning column, publishing items as separate stories throughout the morning. Below are links to everything Albert wrote about Week 11, plus more from our staff.

For Jacoby Brissett, a Day of Rain, Tears and One Last Win With the Browns

Brissett got one last start for the Browns, an overtime win against Tom Brady and the Buccaneers.

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Brissett will return to a backup role behind Deshaun Watson next week. On Sunday, the ‘Hall of Fame teammate’ delivered a memorable victory in likely his final start for Cleveland. Albert Breer spoke to the quarterback and his coach about the last 12 weeks.

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Three Deep: Inside Justin Jefferson’s Milestone Day Against the Patriots

Jefferson’s career is off to a historic start, and he knocked former Vikings great Randy Moss down a spot in the record books.

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Albert Breer spoke to Justin Jefferson, who walked us through some of the key plays on Thursday night as he set a new record for most receiving yards this early in a career. Plus, he speaks to Zack Martin about the Cowboys’ offensive and Austin Ekeler about Brandon Staley’s latest aggressive decision that paid off for the Chargers.

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Ten Takeaways: Eagles Run Over Packers; Saleh Right to Bench Zach Wilson

Sanders had a career-high 143 yards rushing against the Packers on Sunday night.

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Albert Breer spoke to Miles Sanders about a monster night for the Eagles on the ground. Plus, Robert Saleh on the decision to start Mike White, Trevor Lawrence flashes in a win over Ravens thanks to Doug Pederson, Josh Jacobs is a perfect fit for Raiders, the situation in Denver and much more.

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Six From Saturday: Michigan’s Experienced Offensive Line Helped Topple Ohio State

An experienced group up front was given the chance to develop, and paved the way for a big win Saturday.

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Plus more notes on Week 13 of the college football season, including thoughts on whether Jim Harbaugh would return to the NFL, players skipping bowl games and more.

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More From The MMQB Staff

Garoppolo has gone from the trading block to a familiar position: leading the 49ers as the playoffs near.

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Conor Orr: The Many Factors That Are Making 2022 the Year of Jimmy Garoppolo

Conor Orr: If the Broncos Fire Nathaniel Hackett, They’ll Still Have a Russell Wilson Problem

Conor Orr: Mike White Gives the Jets Their Best Chance to End Their Playoff Drought

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