The 49ers and Cardinals already knew they’d be without some key players for Thursday’s game, and there were no surprises as the teams submitted their inactive lists.
Jets Coach Todd Bowles told reporters Thursday that cornerback Darrelle Revis “is progressing” and will continue to rehab his hamstring injury in hopes of playing Sunday at Pittsburgh.
The NFL said Thursday it is “conducting contingency planning” for Sunday’s Titans-Dolphins game in South Florida as well as Monday’s Buccaneers-Panthers game in Charlotte due to Hurricane Matthew.
After making 18 tackles and also recording a sack and a forced fumble, Bills linebacker Zach Brown was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week on Wednesday.
After the game they had last Sunday vs. the Panthers, it was pretty clear that either Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan or wide receiver Julio Jones was going to be NFC Offensive Player of the Week.
Browns running back Duke Johnson came out of the pile with his own fumble in last week’s game at Washington, but officials ruled on the field that the ball had been recovered by Redskins linebacker Will Compton.
After missing the last two games due to a bulging disc in his back, Cowboys left tackle Tyron Smith told reporters Tuesday he’s hopeful he can return to practice this week and be healthy enough to play Sunday vs. the Bengals.
