ProFootball Talk on NBC SportsNo practice for Myles Garrett on Wednesday
The Browns kicked off the practice week without their top defensive player. Defensive end Myles Garrett did not practice on Wednesday. He is listed with an ankle injury, although it is not one that seems to be a cause of much concern for the team. Head coach Kevin Stefanski said the team was “just being [more]
Yahoo Sports VideosMad Bets: Can the Giants stop Tom Brady?
Minty Bets, Jared Quay & Matt Harmon debate whether the Buccaneers will pass for more than 256 yards in their Week 8 game vs. the Giants.
SNYGiants' Marc Colombo acknowledges Andrew Thomas' struggles: 'He needs to fight through some of this stuff'
Through a seven-game sample size, the struggles for Giants rookie offensive tackle Andrew Thomas have been well documented. Giants offensive line coach Marc Colombo was honest about an up and down start for Thomas, the 2020 NFL Draft's No. 4 overall pick.
USA TODAY SportsCowboys cut NT Dontari Poe, CB Daryl Worley after trying to trade them
The Cowboys are cutting NT Dontari Poe and CB Daryl Worley after trying to trade them. Dallas signed both players as free agents this offseason but neither has met expectations on defense. Poe only made seven tackles in seven games, while Worley only broke up one pass
ProFootball Talk on NBC SportsCowboys are releasing Dontari Poe, Daryl Worley
Some would say defensive tackle Dontari Poe‘s fate in Dallas was sealed the moment he took a knee during the anthem. Regardless, he’s out. So is cornerback Daryl Worley. NFL Media reports that the Cowboys will cut both Poe and Worley after failing to find a trade partner for either player. The moves won’t save [more]
Washington Football WireWashington signs WR Trevor Davis to PS; former fifth-round pick in 2016
Washington added Trevor Davis to the practice squad, a former fifth-round pick who specializes in punt and kick returns.
ProFootball Talk on NBC SportsAaron Rodgers says it’s “absolutely crazy” if Mike Zimmer is on the hot seat
Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has been squaring off with Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer for years, and Rodgers says that’s a tough challenge. So when Rodgers was asked about talk that Zimmer could be fired as a result of the Vikings’ highly disappointing 2020 season, he was surprised. Rodgers told reporters today that he thinks [more]
ProFootball Talk on NBC SportsTexans placing Max Scharping on COVID-19 list
The Texans closed their training facility Wednesday after a player tested positive for COVID-19. The team will place offensive guard Max Scharping on the reserve/COVID-19 list, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports. Scharping is the first Texans player to test positive during the season, with several players having contracted the virus during the offseason. [more]
NBC Sports WashingtonWhat, if anything, will be the Ravens’ next move?
The Ravens boosted their defense with Yannick Ngakoue. Are they done?
LA TimesL.A. Times' Sam Farmer predicts Falcons-Panthers winner on Thursday football
L.A. Times' Sam Farmer predicts Falcons-Panthers winner on Thursday football.
ProFootball Talk on NBC SportsJohn Brown returns to practice, Jerry Hughes sits out
Bills defensive end Jerry Hughes was named the AFC defensive player of the week on Wednesday for his work against the Jets in Week 7, but his outlook for Week 8 is a bit cloudy after the team’s practice later in the day. Hughes was listed as a non-participant when the team released its injury [more]
NBC Sports BostonPatriots vs. Bills Week 8 injury report: N'Keal Harry misses practice with concussion
The Patriots had a lengthy list of players on Wednesday's Week 8 injury report.
- Detroit Free Press
How Detroit Lions' trade for Everson Griffen went down: 'Motown we coming, baby!'
Coming from Dallas Cowboys, Everson Griffen must pass COVID-19 tests on five consecutive days before joining Detroit Lions for team activities
RotoworldFantasy Football Week 8 Exploitable Matchups: Redemption for Mike Gesicki
C.D. Carter looks at how offenses are attacking the Rams, Cowboys, and Giants defenses for a fantasy edge in Week 8.
ProFootball Talk on NBC SportsAaron Jones still out for Packers, Allen Lazard practices
There was good news and bad news for Green Bay’s offense at Wednesday’s practice. The good news was that wide receiver Allen Lazard was on the practice field for the first time since having core muscle surgery after the team’s Week 3 victory over the Saints. The bad news was that running back Aaron Jones [more]
- Patriots Wire
Home of Stephon Gilmore’s wife is for sale, and offers are due by NFL trade deadline
A very surprising development.
ProFootball Talk on NBC SportsNFL planning 20 percent capacity at Super Bowl
Super Bowl LV will be the least-attended Super Bowl in history, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect not just the NFL but everything about American life. The league is currently planning for fans at about 20 percent capacity at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Raymond James Stadium seats [more]
ProFootball Talk on NBC SportsBrowns designate KhaDarel Hodge for return
The Browns designated receiver KhaDarel Hodge for return from injured reserve, the team announced Wednesday. The timing is good for Hodge’s return with Odell Beckham having gone on season-ending injured reserve earlier this week. Hodge appeared in the first three games this season and made three receptions for 51 yards. He injured his hamstring during [more]
ProFootball Talk on NBC SportsAllen Robinson in concussion protocol
The Bears need to get more from their offense, but any attempt to improve this week may have to take place without wide receiver Allen Robinson. Robinson left Monday night’s loss to the Rams to be evaluated for a head injury and head coach Matt Nagy updated his condition on Wednesday. Nagy confirmed that Robinson [more]
ProFootball Talk on NBC SportsFalcons rule out Takk McKinley; Julio Jones off report
The Falcons ruled out defensive end Takk McKinley for Thursday’s game against the Panthers. He has a groin injury that kept him out of practice Tuesday and Wednesday. The injury kept McKinley sidelined in Week 6 before he played 23 defensive snaps in Sunday’s loss to the Lions. He is the only player with an [more]
NFL HighlightsTagovailoa on challenge of Rams' defense: 'We know what we're going up against'
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa breaks down what the Dolphins are up against vs. Los Angeles Rams. This game is streaming live on the Yahoo Sports mobile app, or on NFL Network
NBC Sports PhiladelphiaJason Peters nearing return … but where will he play?
Jason Peters is nearing a return from Injured Reserve, but where will the Eagles play him? By Dave Zangaro
NBC Sports BostonHow stars from Patriots' early dynasty shaped Tom Brady's leadership style
The Buccaneers' signing of Antonio Brown had Tom Brady in an introspective mood Wednesday.
NBC Sports NorthwestEx-Seahawks rookie Kemah Siverand (cut for sneaking a woman into team hotel) signs with Raiders practice squad
Everyone deserves a second chance.
ProFootball Talk on NBC SportsMike Munchak away from Broncos due to COVID-19 protocols
Broncos running backs coach Curtis Modkins is back with the team after testing positive for COVID-19 earlier this month, but another one of the team’s assistants is now missing due to the protocols in place for this season. As first reported by Brandon Krisztal of KOA, offensive line coach Mike Munchak is not at practice [more]
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- NFL readying for stadium at 20 percent capacity for Super Bowl LV
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- Bengals trade unhappy Dunlap to Seahawks after he tried selling his house on Twitter
- Texans close facility after player tests positive for COVID-19
- Tom Brady claims on COVID-19 death toll, suicide deemed 'false' by PolitiFact
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| AFC East | W | L | T | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 2 | 0 | .714 | |
| 3 | 3 | 0 | .500 | |
| 2 | 4 | 0 | .333 | |
| 0 | 7 | 0 | .000 |
| AFC North | W | L | T | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | |
| 5 | 1 | 0 | .833 | |
| 5 | 2 | 0 | .714 | |
| 1 | 5 | 1 | .214 |
| AFC South | W | L | T | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 0 | .833 | |
| 4 | 2 | 0 | .667 | |
| 1 | 6 | 0 | .143 | |
| 1 | 6 | 0 | .143 |
| AFC West | W | L | T | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1 | 0 | .857 | |
| 3 | 3 | 0 | .500 | |
| 2 | 4 | 0 | .333 | |
| 2 | 4 | 0 | .333 |