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Report: Derek Carr to miss “multiple” games with oblique injury

The Saints won’t have their starting quarterback, for a while. Derek Carr, injured in the second half of Monday night’s game against the Chiefs, will miss multiple games with an oblique injury, according to NFL Media. With a short-week (Monday to Sunday) against the Bucs and another short week (Sunday to Thursday) against the Broncos, Carr likely will miss both …

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Report: Saints considering starting Spencer Rattler in Derek Carr’s absence

With starting quarterback Derek Carr expected to miss multiple games with an oblique injury, the Saints could turn the job over to rookie Spencer Rattler. NFL Media reports that the Saints are weighing their options, but that Rattler is a “strong candidate” to start in Carr’s absence. Rattler would become the fifth rookie quarterback to start a game this season, …

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Jim Irsay denies Bill Belichick’s claim that Colts piped in crowd noise

On Monday night, Bill Belichick brought back an old accusation that the Colts played artificial crowd noise over the stadium speakers when the Patriots had the ball during a 2007 game between the teams. On Tuesday night, Colts owner Jim Irsay denied it. It started when Belichick was talking to Peyton Manning on the Monday Night Football ManningCast. Manning asked …

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NFL trend watch: big passing days appear to be on the way back

CJ Stroud has led the Texans to a 4-1 record this season.Photograph: Eric Christian Smith/AP Trending up Passing pyrotechnics This has been a season defined by defensive minds and bodies keeping quarterbacks quiet. The paltry passing numbers have been so alarming that veteran analyst Mel Kiper delivered the hot take of the year by calling for a ban on two-high …

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Vikings sign Myles Gaskin to 53-man roster, release Robert Tonyan

Running back Myles Gaskin has been shuttling back and forth from the Vikings’ practice squad to their active roster, but he’ll be staying with the big club for a bit. The NFL’s daily transaction report shows that they have signed Gaskin to their 53-man roster. Tight end Robert Tonyan was released in a corresponding move. Gaskin has appeared in every …

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Cowboys sign WR Seth Williams, DE Luiji Vilain to the practice squad

The Cowboys have injuries at receiver and defensive end that entailed bringing in some outside reinforcements. Dallas worked out receivers Denzel Mims, Dante Pettis, Seth Williams and Chad Cota. The Cowboys had quarterback Max Duggan throw to them. They also worked out defensive ends Luiji Vilain and Shaka Toney. The Cowboys have agreed to terms with Williams and Vilain, Todd …

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Raiders DT Christian Wilkins underwent surgery to repair foot fracture

Raiders defensive tackle Christian Wilkins underwent surgery to repair a Jones fracture in his foot, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. Wilkins is out indefinitely, and the Raiders will place him on injured reserve. He played 22 snaps on Sunday, totaling five tackles and a sack before leaving before halftime and not returning. Wilkins, a first-round pick of the Dolphins …

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Cowboys hopeful CB DaRon Bland can make his 2024 debut Sunday

The Cowboys have taken some hard hits on defense, but one of their injured stars could return this week. Cornerback DaRon Bland, who missed the first five games with a stress fracture in his foot, could have at least a limited role against the Lions. “I think DaRon Bland has a real chance,” Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said, …

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Kyle Shanahan on Robert Saleh firing: “That stuff throws you off”

Robert Saleh parlayed his time as 49ers defensive coordinator into the head-coaching job with the Jets. After he was fired on Tuesday, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan was asked for his reaction to the news. “I sent him a text, but I haven’t gotten to talk to him,” Shanahan told reporters. “And yeah, I was pretty shocked. That stuff throws you …

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Pharaoh Brown, Boye Mafe, Rayshawn Jenkins estimated as full participants

The Seahawks had another walkthrough Tuesday, but three players were estimated as full participants after being limited Monday. While safety Julian Love (hamstring) remained limited, tight end Pharaoh Brown (groin), linebacker Boye Mafe (knee) and safety Rayshawn Jenkins (hand) had full participation. Those were the only changes to the Seahawks’ practice report. Cornerback Tariq Woolen (ankle), outside linebacker Derick Hall …

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James Conner set to feast against Packers’ defense

Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst Tera Roberts explain why fantasy managers should start the Arizona RB in Week 6. Video Transcript James Connor is absolutely dominating the Arizona backfield averaging just over 18 touches per game with his only subpar performance coming against a tough Detroit Lions defense. Connor’s receiving work is down a little bit compared to what we typically …

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Can Chuba Hubbard keep his hot streak alive in Week 6?

Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst Tera Roberts explain why fantasy managers should start the Carolina RB vs. the Falcons. View more Video Transcript As of the filming of this video, the Panthers have not opened, Jonathan Brooks practice window and Tuba Hubbard is likely the lead back for the Panthers again. In week six, Hubbard had a rough start to the …

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Breece Hall’s redemption vs. Bills in Week 6

Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst Tera Roberts explain why fantasy managers should start the Jets RB vs. the Bills in Week 6. View more Video Transcript Robert Sala has been fired and the Jets are a complete mess. The offense is just not clicking, but I am here to tell you that this will be the bounce back week for Breece …

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