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NFL power rankings: Risers and fallers
The Rams and Eagles, led by a pair of second-year quarterbacks, are surprising division leaders while the Raiders are dealing with a season-altering injury.Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl-power-rankings-five-good-reasons-rams-real-time-055426430.html?src=rss
Ryan Switzer not losing confidence because of muffed punt; 'One play doesn't make or break anybody'
FRISCO -- Ryan Switzer assures that one muffed punt won't change the way he plays. The rookie receiver/returner remains confident in his abilities. "That's who I am," Switzer said Tuesday. "It's hurt me sometimes in the past, but more than not, it's been beneficial to meSource: https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2017/10/03/ryan-switzer-losing-confidence-muffed-punt-one-play-make-break-anybody?src=rss
Ratings for 'Monday Night Football' are up again
ESPN's Monday Night Football broadcast of the Kansas City Chiefs' 29-20 win against the Washington Redskins was the top rated show of the night, the fourth straight week that has happened. Viewership is averaging 11.9 million for Monday Night Football through the first four weeks and that hisSource: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2017/10/03/ratings-monday-night-football-up-again/729798001/?utm_source=feedblitz&utm_medium=FeedBlitzRss&utm_campaign=usatoday-newstopstories?src=rss
Danny Trevathan's suspension for brutal hit on Davante Adams reduced to one game
The Chicago Bears and their starting inside linebacker, Danny Trevathan, got good news when Trevathan's two-game suspension for an illegal hit on Packers receiver Davante Adams was reduced to one game. That means Trevathan will miss the Bears' game against the Vikings on Monday night, when NoSource: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/danny-trevathans-suspension-for-brutal-hit-on-davante-adams-reduced-to-one-game/?src=rss
Packers legend Brett Favre reveals he wanted to play for the Dallas Cowboys
When Brett Favre was inducted into the Hall of Fame last year, he went in as a Green Bay Packers legend. But if he had it his way, he would've entered the Hall of Fame as a Dallas Cowboy. On Monday, Favre revealed that he wanted to be the Cowboys' quarterback. "I wanted to be the DallasSource: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/packers-legend-brett-favre-reveals-he-wanted-to-play-for-the-dallas-cowboys/?src=rss
NFL Week 5 odds, picks: Proven computer model loves Steelers, Eagles
The NFL's fifth weekend will attract bets from average Joes to professional bettors. The Dallas Cowboys are two-point home favorites over the Green Bay Packers in a game that's already seen plenty of line movement, the Houston Texans are one-point underdogs against the Kansas City Chiefs on SundaySource: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-week-5-odds-picks-proven-computer-model-loves-steelers-eagles/?src=rss
Biggest fantasy surprises, disappointments through 4 weeks
With a quarter of the Fantasy Football season over, let’s look at all the positions for actionable data to make ourselves better for the next quarter of the season.Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/biggest-fantasy-surprises-disappointments-4-weeks-234615949.html?src=rss
Tuesday's NFL: Panthers sign safety Byrd
Charlotte, N.C. — The Panthers signed three-time Pro Bowl safety Jairus Byrd to help fill in for veteran Kurt Coleman, who'll miss at least a month with a knee injury. Carolina placed wide receiver Damiere Byrd on injured reserve Tuesday. The 5-foot-10, 205-pound Jairus Byrd is a veteran of eightSource: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/2017/10/03/tuesdays-nfl-panthers-sign-safety-byrd/106282028/?src=rss
Unofficial Depth Chart: Texans vs. Chiefs
The Houston Texans (2-2) will take on the Kansas City Chiefs (4-0) in Week 5 on Sunday Night Football. Kickoff at NRG Stadium is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. CT on NBC and Westwood One Radio for the team's annual Pink Ribbon Day, presented by Kroger. Houston is coming off one of its best offensive performancesSource: http://www.houstontexans.com/news/article-2/Unofficial-Depth-Chart-Texans-vs-Chiefs/254d8f83-7659-4423-b79c-19e72f906f7b?src=rss
Thomas, Dumervil help 49ers re-discover pass rush; will first win come next?
When 49ers rookie Solomon Thomas got his first career sack on Sunday, the first teammate to reach him with a congratulatory hug was old man Elvis Dumervil. Dumervil shouted something in the kid's ear, too. “He said, 'There we go!”' Thomas said. A few hours later, Dumervil got his 100th careerSource: http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/10/03/thomas-dumervil-help-49ers-re-discover-pass-rush-will-first-win-come-next/?src=rss
Tell The Truth Tuesday: Players Recap Loss To Denver Broncos
According to Oakland Raiders Head Coach Jack Del Rio, the football week doesn't end until Tuesday. The reason for that is because Tuesday's are the last day to reflect on the positives and negatives from Sunday, prior to getting started on the new work week. Once Wednesday hits, it's on toSource: http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Tell-The-Truth-Tuesday-Players-Recap-Loss-To-Denver-Broncos/820504de-f769-4869-a25c-67a4564ebc6a?src=rss
NFL hot seat rankings: Things going from bad to worse for Hue Jackson, Browns
The calendar has flipped to October, when the temperatures get cooler, but the backsides get warmer for NFL coaches who aren't getting the job done. Here's the latest installment of our weekly hot seat rankings: 1. Hue Jackson, Cleveland Browns: He can hear the pitchforks starting to rattle .Source: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2017/10/03/nfl-hot-seat-rankings-hue-jackson-browns-ben-mcadoo-giants/729673001/?utm_source=feedblitz&utm_medium=FeedBlitzRss&utm_campaign=usatodaycomsports-topstories?src=rss
What They're Saying: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers coaches and players comment on their upcoming Thursday night football game against the New England Patriots. On the Patriots... "That's a great team. [They're] the defending champs. We want to attack them regardless [of] if they are giving up points or not. [We] wantSource: http://www.patriots.com/news/2017/10/03/what-theyre-saying-tampa-bay-buccaneers?src=rss
Give the Jets credit for passing on free-agent QB flop
Good decisions on quarterbacks are hard to find in Jets history, but it looks like Mike Maccagnan made a very good one this offseason. The Jets had interest in free agent Mike Glennon entering the offseason. If he was not at the top of their list of free-agent quarterbacks, he was near it. In the weeksSource: http://nypost.com/2017/10/03/give-the-jets-credit-for-passing-on-free-agent-qb-flop/?src=rss
Is Dez Bryant elite? Cowboys' decision not to restructure his contract is very telling
He hasn't had consecutive 100-yard games since 2012. He's only done it once in his career. He's not what we think he is. He's very good at making big plays, having attractive personality ... but in terms of raw production, he's only done that once or twice in his career, many yearsSource: https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2017/10/03/dez-bryant-elite-cowboys-decision-restructure-contract-telling?src=rss
Bears' Danny Trevathan has suspension reduced after appeal
The NFL announced on Tuesday evening that Danny Trevathan’s suspension had been cut in half, from two games to one, after an appeal. Michael Signora, a spokesman for the league, tweeted that appeals officer Derrick Brooks, who was jointly appointed by the NFL and NFL Players’ Association, had made theSource: https://sports.yahoo.com/bears-danny-trevathan-suspension-reduced-appeal-225052872.html?src=rss
Chiefs unanimously take top spot in AP NFL Power Rankings
NEW YORK (AP) -- With the regular season 25 percent complete, there's only one unbeaten team left: the Kansas City Chiefs. So it's not a huge surprise that Kansas City is the unanimous No. 1 team in the latest AP Pro32 poll , receiving all 12 first-place votes for 384 points Tuesday in ballotingSource: http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2017/10/03/chiefs-unanimously-take-top-spot-in-ap-nfl-power-rankings.html?src=rss
Manning: 'I still think we're a good team' despite 0-4 start
In search of his first win this season, New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning has yet to abandon all hope as October rages onward. Despite being billed by some as a sleeper Super Bowl contender, the Giants have instead fallen asleep at the wheel, stumbling out of the gate to an 0-4 start. Manning hasnSource: https://www.thescore.com/news/1390129?src=rss
Jason Garrett can't expect Dak to win with old Tony Romo strategy of making something out of nothing
What's happened to Dallas' offense? Sturm: They're having a hard time finding that groove offensively that made them the talk of the league ... and made their offense very, very difficult to defend. They kept you off balance. It's not crazy to assume the rest of the league went to workSource: https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2017/10/03/jason-garrett-stop-expecting-dak-prescott-win-tony-romo-make-something-nothing-strategy?utm_campaign=Echobox&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter?src=rss
Deion Sanders: Raiders need to rely heavily on Marshawn Lynch
The "21st and Prime" team discusses how the Oakland Raiders should use running back Marshawn Lynch, especially without QB Derek Carr.Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/deion-sanders-raiders-rely-heavily-224638328.html?src=rss
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