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Colts downgrade E.J. Speed to doubtful

The Colts are likely to be without linebacker E.J. Speed in Sunday’s game against the Dolphins. Speed was listed as questionable to play on Friday’s injury report, but the Colts downgraded him to doubtful on Saturday. Speed has a knee injury and he missed practice on Wednesday before returning for the final two days of the week. Speed has started …

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Fantasy Football Week 7 Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em

Fantasy football sit-and-start advice should always be relative and league-dependent. Many starts and sits are obvious too, so we will instead focus on fringe options in this column, the ones that take real thought. Good luck with your Week 7 lineups! New England Patriots at Jacksonville Jaguars (London) Start: DeMario Douglas Douglas saw a 33.3% first-read target rate during Drake …

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Steelers planning to start Russell Wilson against Jets in Week 7: report

While the Jets are expected to have a new face in WR Davante Adams on Sunday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers, he won’t be the only player making his team debut. The Steelers are planning to start veteran QB Russell Wilson for the first time this year now that he is fully healthy, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Although, …

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Report: Russell Wilson will start vs. Jets, but Justin Fields also will play

Yes, Russell Wilson will start for the Steelers on Sunday night. And, yes, Justin Fields will also play. Wilson, who has recovered from a training-camp aggravation to his calf injury, got the first-team reps this week. As receiver George Pickens said on Friday, Wilson will get the start. But Fields, who started six games in Wilson’s absence, also will play, …

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Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa will reportedly return to practice Wednesday with eye on Week 8 start

Tua Tagovailoa is aiming to return to practice with the Miami Dolphins on Wednesday, and if all goes well he could start their Week 8 game against the Arizona Cardinals. According to The Athletic’s Diana Russini, Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel told players that Tagovailoa’s practice window will open Wednesday and the quarterback intends to participate. Barring any setbacks, Tagovailoa …

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Jared Goff is one great game away from making history

When the Lions gave quarterback Jared Goff a new contract earlier this year, it came with an expectation that he’ll step up his game. He has. Goff has two straight games with a passer rating for 150 or higher. With another on Sunday in Minnesota, Goff will become the first quarterback in NFL history to do it for three games …

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Againt the Bucs, Lamar Jackson will try to push record vs. NFC to 23-1

Remember when Lamar Jackson was available to be signed by any team for only two first-round picks and Falcons owner Arthur Blank made the case for not being interested? Blank might have overlooked one important fact in deciding not to try to sign the now two-time MVP. Jackson absolutely dominates the conference in which the Falcons play. On Sunday, Jackson’s …

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Week 7 2024 NFL game previews

We’re trying something a little different this week. If you see it next week, that means we like it. If you never see it again, well, it won’t be accidental. It’s a one-stop place to get a quick look at the upcoming Sunday and Monday games. It’ll show up at some point on Friday or Saturday. It will include the …

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In Roob’s Eagles Observations: Could we see Jeremiah Trotter Jr. replace Nakobe Dean?

In Roob’s Eagles Observations: Could we see Jeremiah Trotter Jr. replace Nakobe Dean? originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia It’s time for Roob’s 10 Random Eagles Observations, and that means we’re about to discuss Nakobe Dean’s future, Josh Sweat’s resurgence and everything you’ve ever wanted to know about Eagles running backs Bosh Pritchard and Clarence Peaks. 1. Replacing Avonte Maddox …

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Should the Rams trade Cooper Kupp? | Inside Coverage

Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz, senior NFL reporter Charles Robinson, and senior NFL writer Frank Schwab discuss whether it’s time for the Rams to move on from Cooper Kupp and get some draft picks for the future. Hear the full conversation on “Inside Coverage” – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript I’m …

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Eagles notebook: Vic Fangio praises young player earning snaps

Eagles notebook: Vic Fangio praises young player earning snaps originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia In his second NFL season, defensive tackle Moro Ojomo is carving out a role in the Eagles’ defensive tackle rotation. And he’s playing well It’s not going unnoticed. “He’s a guy that’s made a good improvement from the start,” defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said. “Works …

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Eagles at Giants predictions for Week 7 of the NFL season

Eagles at Giants predictions for Week 7 of the NFL season originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles (3-2) will head to MetLife Stadium to face the Giants (2-4) on Sunday afternoon. Let’s get to the predictions: Reuben Frank (1-4)  The Eagles have lost four straight games following wins and haven’t won consecutive games since last November, when they …

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