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The Colts playoff push is back on plus Aaron Rodgers could be punished for violating COVID protocols

Happy Friday sports fans, it's Chris Bengel with you once again. We have arrived at another weekend of football and whatever other sports tickle your fancy.I've found myself watching more games than I ever thought I would. That's because the could own the Colts' first round pick if quarterback reaches certain milestones. Wentz has to play 70 percent of the offensive snaps this season if the Colts don't make the playoffs and 75 percent if they do. CBS Sports HQ Newsletter Your Ultimate Guide to Every Day in Sports We bring sports news that matters to your inbox, to help you stay informed and get a winning edge. I agree to receive the "CBS Sports HQ Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. By pre sing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the and acknowledge Paramount's . Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Thanks for signing up! Keep an eye on your inbox. Sorry! There Andre Smith Jersey was an error proce sing your subscription. Considering that the Eagles also own the ' first round pick along with their own, it would be a huge deal or them if Wentz hits those milestones.We have more on Thursday's NFL action and many other items below, but first (for the second straight morning!) we have breaking news to cover up top: .Both sides have agreed upon a financial settlement, which will make it easier for another team to claim him. OK, now let's dive into the other news. What you need to know1. Carson Wentz throws three touchdowns as Colts rout The New York Jets were the talk of the NFL on Sunday after upsetting the in Week 8 behind a stellar performance from quarterback in his first start of the year. Well, the honeymoon phase is over. The signal caller suffered an arm injury in the first half and the Indianapolis Colts were able to cruise to a .The story behind the score is that the Colts' offense was firing on all cylinders and the Jets defense had no answers:Quarterback Carson Wentz led the way for the Colts as he completed 22-of-30 pa Boogie Basham Jersey ses for 272 yards and three touchdowns on the nightThe Colts also had a spectacular performance on the ground with star running back running for 172 yards and two touchdownsIndianapolis ended up recording 532 yards of total offenseAfter getting off to a 1-4 start, the Colts have won three of their last four games and are attempting to climb back into the playoff race. Wentz has been playing well and the Colts finally have gotten Taylor going after a rough start to the season. If the Colts can stay an offensive juggernaut, it's not crazy to think that they could vie for a Wild Card spot in the postseason.For more on Thursday's matchup,.2. Explaining the Jack Eichel vs. Buffalo Sabres saga Entering the 2021-22 NHL season, one of the biggest storylines was where star center Jack Eichel would end up getting traded to. That question was answered on Thursday as the Vegas Golden Knights acquired Eichel and a conditional draft pick in exchange for center Peyton Krebs, winger Alex Tech, a 2022 first round pick and a 2023 third round pick. Back in March, Eichel suffered a neck injury and was eventually ruled out for the remainder of the season. That's when this saga started taking turns. Eichel became frustrated with the Sabres after they refused to allow him to have the type of procedure that he wanted, an artificial disk replacement procedure. The team wouldn't give their consent.The two sides were at odds, and it all was resolved yesterday when Eichel was traded. Von Miller Jersey CBS Sports NHL scribe Wajih AlBaroudi:March 7 - Eichel injures neck: April 14 - Sabres rule Eichel out for the seasonMay 10 - Eichel reevaluated Sept. 23 - Eichel fails physical, is stripped of Sabres captaincyNov. 4 - Eichel traded to Golden KnightsEichel figures to mi s multiple months because he will finally have the procedure done now that the Sabres are out of the picture. However, the Golden Knights could get the star forward back for a Stanley Cup Playoff run... 3. could be subject to punishment due to violation of COVID-19 protocols Aaron Rodgers has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the . This is because , so he has to be out for at least 10 days. Now that it is public knowledge that Rodgers isn't vaccinated, it's becoming clear he may have committed multiple COVID-19 violations.The NFL does have the right to fine the or even take away draft picks as a result. It wouldn't be the first time the league has reprimanded teams on this topic:During the 2020 season, the and committed COVID-19 violations and were penalizedThe Saints were fined $700,000 and also lost a sixth round draft pickThe Raiders were fined $800,000 and docked a sixth round pick. However, the pick ended up being reinstated after the Raiders appealed the decision.If Rodgers is found to have committed violations of COVID-19 protocols, he could be fined $14,650 for a first offense. If he committed multiple violations, he could be fined one game check. Players can also be suspended for up to four games for conduct detrimental to the team. CBS Sports NFL scribe John Breech this season:Breech:4. NBA investigating Suns owner Robert Sarver for claims of racism and misogyny Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver, who is white, has allegedly used the N-word on several occasions, made misogynistic comments in team meetings and has also berated coaches at times, .After ESPN published the report, the NBA announced that they would be launching an investigation into Sarver. The NBA's statement on the report: This story really does speak for itself. Here are some quotes and claims .Sarver repeatedly said the N-word in the coaches room after a lo s against the Golden State Warriors in 2016, complaining that Draymond Green, who is Black, said it during the game. Then-coach Earl Watson told him, "You can't f---ing say that"At least six Suns employees described Sarver saying the N-word aloud when repeating something a Black player had saidIn telling a Suns Marquez Stevenson Jersey employee that he wanted to hire Lindsey Hunter, who is Black, instead of Dan Majerle, who is white, as coach in 2013, Sarver said, "These N-words need a N-word ," according to an executive who heard the conversationAs the Suns tried to sign LaMarcus Aldridge in 2015, Devin Singletary Jersey they knew that he would like to play near his children in Texas. Sarver said then that they needed to get Phoenix-area strippers pregnant with NBA-player children so the team could have an edge in recruiting. 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There's nothing better than creamy peanut butter spread on a sandwich. I'm with Edwards.