example 1 Quarterback Sam Howell, a fifth-round draft choice in 2022, was handed the ball with 19 career passing attempts entering 2023. Despite Howell's inexperience and low draft position, Rivera and the staff loved his poise, had confidence in his decision-making and believed they could win with him. That thinking has largely proved to be well founded. Despite being in danger of breaking the NFL single-season record of 76 sacks he has been dropped 58 times Howell is second in the league in passing yards (3,466) and has accounted for 21 touchdowns (18 passing, five rushing) on the year. example2 When the second half started, he looked like himself again and the Pacers looked like a totally different team. Behind Haliburton's first career triple-double 26 points, 10 rebounds and 13 assists in 40 minutes Indiana emerged with a 122-112 victory over the heavily favored Celtics to advance to the in-season tournament semifinals in Las Vegas on Thursday. "It feels good to win," Haliburton said with a smile, "especially in a game where nobody expected us to." example3 The Cowboys are first in points per game (32.3) and fifth in yards per game (380.4) with McCarthy calling plays. He has a 164-100-2 career regular-season record and is the fifth-winningest active coach. example4 In the seven quarters since Andrews injured his ankle, Jackson's three most-targeted players are Zay Flowers (11 targets), Odell Beckham Jr. (11) and Isaiah Likely (eight). The X factor is Likely, who brings more speed and elusiveness as the starting tight end. His average of 4.8 yards after the catch per reception ranks eighth among AFC tight ends with at least 40 catches over the past two seasons.