Overview
- Interim OC Tim Kelly said Dart must slide or step out decisively to avoid exposure, calling the New England hit by Christian Elliss a clean, legal play.
- The league determined Dart was in bounds on the collision, shifting focus to the quarterback’s decision-making rather than opponent discipline.
- Theo Johnson’s shove of Elliss drew an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty that turned a likely third-and-2 into third-and-17 on the ensuing series.
- After reviewing tape during the bye, coaches want Dart to balance aggression with situational awareness; he went 17-of-24 for 139 yards and a touchdown with 20 rushing yards vs. New England.
- Special teams moves followed injuries and miscues: veteran Cameron Johnston joined the practice squad and is in line to punt with Jamie Gillan nursing a left knee issue, and WR Ryan Miller was claimed off waivers to bolster coverage units.