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Jackson did not practice this week and will not play in the Week 5 contest.
Chicago Bears icon and Hall of Fame tight end Mike Ditka has died at age 86. Chris Simms and Connor Rogers reflect on his legendary life in football and explore his enduring impact on the sport.
Mike Florio and Michael Holley recap the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ stunning win against the Dallas Cowboys, and how the Buccaneers were able to dominate time of possession despite starting a rookie quarterback.
Mike Florio and Michael Holley analyze Sean Payton’s decision to take over offensive play-calling duties ahead of their matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Jayden Daniels is officially back.
Mike Florio and Michael Holley listen to Jerry Jones’ postgame press conference and explain how Jones has struggled in recent years with the Dallas Cowboys.
Mike Florio and Michael Holley draft their top Show me Something headlines going into week 5; Holley emphasizes that the Eagles must prove they’re still competing this season.
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Seahawks defensive tackle Leonard Williams (ankle) has no injury designation.
The Broncos ruled out both of their starting cornerbacks for Sunday’s game against the Chargers.
49ers wide receiver Mike Evans does not have an injury designation for Sunday’s game against the Seahawks.
The Chargers won’t have either of their starting offensive tackles for Sunday’s game against the Broncos.
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Kyle Dvorchak unpacks George Pickens’ elite performance on Thursday Night Football against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and what that means for his fantasy football outlook going forward.
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Mike Tomlin and Maria Taylor react to Lions vs. Panthers, particularly looking at Bryce Young’s strong showing and Detroit’s defensive weaknesses.
Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth and Mike Tomlin discuss the storylines of Week 4, where the 49ers and Cowboys both “dig down deep” to get wins that set the tone for the rest of the season.
Mike Tomlin breaks down his big takeaways from Week 4, including another slow start for the Denver Broncos and the Rams pulling off a comeback against the Eagles.
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The Colts hope to have wide receiver Keenan Allen back in the lineup when they face the Steelers on Sunday.
Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is not expected to play in Sunday’s game against the Packers, but he is officially questionable.
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One of the Chargers’ offensive tackles is now on the mend.
Cowboys owner and General Manager Jerry Jones was stunned to see his team get upset by the previously winless Buccaneers on Thursday night.
There have been some major changes to the Eagles roster this week and another tweak is reportedly coming.
The Vikings may or may not have their top two receivers when they play the Saints on Sunday.
The Saints will have wide receiver Chris Olave in the lineup against the Vikings on Sunday.
Live coverage of Sunday’s Ravens vs Falcons game begins at 7 PM ET on NBC and Peacock.
The Browns will be thin in the center of their defensive line for Sunday’s game against the Jets.
