Baltimore Ravens receiver Marquise Brown doesn't appear happy with his workload, but quarterback Lamar Jackson is aiming to change that.Brown questioned his usage in a since deleted tweet Sunday following a one-catch performance in a loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, and Jackson took responsibility for the wideout's timid production in Week 8."That's one of our key players to our offense," Jackson said Wednesday, according to Jamison Hensley of ESPN. "I want to get him the ball, the easiest way and fastest way we can. I have to do a better job of getting it to him."Brown was targeted a team-high seven times per game through the Ravens' first six contests this season, but only two passes were thrown in his direction against the Steelers.The second-year speedster leads Baltimore with 27 receptions and 379 yards. He's also scored two touchdowns."He's a big part of our offense. We need him," Jackson added. "So we got to be better at that, and we'll be fine."The 5-2 Ravens next face the Indianapolis Colts, who own one of football's best defensive units against the pass.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Detroit Lions placed quarterback Matthew Stafford on the reserve/COVID-19 list, the team announced Wednesday.Stafford was around an infected individual who's not connected to the team on Monday and he's considered high risk, reports ESPN's Adam Schefter. He'll reportedly be eligible to face the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday if the signal-caller continues to test negative throughout the week."We are fine. We are all negative, my husband is negative," Stafford's wife, Kelly, said on her Instagram story. "There was just a certain exposure. So we have been testing since our exposure and we are all negative."The 32-year-old would have to fly to Minnesota on a private plane since he'll still be in the NFL's five-day isolation window when the Lions depart Saturday, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.This is the second time Stafford has been added to the reserve group. He was placed on the COVID-19 list in August due to a false positive result.The 32-year-old is the second Lions player to hit the reserve/COVID-19 list in as many days after linebacker Jarrad Davis.The one-time Pro Bowler has completed 61.4% of his passes for 1,916 yards and 13 touchdowns against five interceptions through seven games this season.The NFL's reserve/COVID-19 list is for players who either tested positive for the coronavirus or are quarantining after close contact with an infected person.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Find positional rankings, additional analysis, and subscribe to push notifications in the NFL Fantasy News section.Welcome to theScore Fantasy Football Podcast, hosted by Justin Boone.Find the show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, and Anchor.In this episode, Derek Brown of FTN joins Boone to discuss the most important fantasy questions heading into Week 9.

Chicago Bears backup quarterback Mitchell Trubisky suffered a shoulder injury on his lone play during Sunday's overtime loss to the New Orleans Saints, head coach Matt Nagy announced Wednesday, according to Sean Hammond of the Northwest Herald."It's unfortunate and I know that he's bummed out," Nagy said. "He kind of landed on it weird."Trubisky made a 3-yard run on the play during the first quarter.The 26-year-old, who missed Wednesday's practice, is now expected to be sidelined for at least a few weeks, reports Mike Garafolo of NFL Network."At first, he didn't really even know," Nagy said. "It was something that was lingering and hurting as the night went on."Trubisky missed one game last season due to a left shoulder injury. He underwent offseason surgery to repair the issue.The 2017 second overall pick started the season as the Bears' No. 1 quarterback, but Nick Foles replaced him after Week 3. Trubisky completed 59.3% of his pass attempts for 560 yards and six touchdowns against three interceptions over the team's first three games.Chicago brought in quarterbacks Jake Rudock and Kyle Sloter for a workout on Wednesday, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Signal-caller Tyler Bray is also on the club's practice squad.The Bears are currently on a two-game losing streak, but they remain positioned for a playoff push at 5-3. They'll face the Tennessee Titans and Minnesota Vikings over the next two weeks before a Week 11 bye.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara is dealing with a foot injury that limited him in practice Wednesday, according to Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football.The injury is not considered major as the Saints prepare for a Sunday Night Football matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Head coach Sean Payton says the team will be careful with Kamara and designated him as "day-to-day," according to The Athletic's Greg Auman.The 25-year-old compared the injury to a stubbed toe. "That shit hurts," Kamara said, according to Underhill. The star running back added that he will play Sunday and expects to practice Thursday.Kamara rushed for 67 yards on 12 attempts, adding nine receptions for 96 yards in the Saints' 26-23 overtime win against the Chicago Bears.Through seven games, the Tennessee alum has rushed for 431 yards and four touchdowns while averaging 5 yards per carry. He's also added 55 receptions for 556 yards and three receiving touchdowns.Elsewhere, quarterback Drew Brees was limited in Wednesday's practice due to a right shoulder injury, according to Underhill. The signal-caller downplayed the issue."I'm always limited on Wednesdays," Brees said. "I'm 41 years old. I have a lot of stuff going on. I keep ticking."Star wideout Michael Thomas was limited too as he continues to recover from ankle and hamstring problems.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New York Giants claimed wide receiver Dante Pettis off waivers, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.Pettis was waived by the San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday after they failed to trade him at the deadline.The 2018 second-round pick amassed 467 receiving yards and five touchdowns as a rookie but hasn't replicated that production recently. After being held to 109 yards in 2019, the Washington product has yet to record a catch through five appearances this season.The 25-year-old's workload decreased this year due to the 49ers' offseason additions, which included first-round receiver Brandon Aiyuk.Pettis will join a Giants receiving corps that already features Darius Slayton, Sterling Shepard, Golden Tate, and Evan Engram.Tate was absent from Wednesday's practice for undisclosed reasons. Head coach Joe Judge refused to say whether the wideout's absence was related to his comments made during Monday Night Football.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The receiver-needy New England Patriots have signed journeyman wideout Donte Moncrief to their practice squad, the team announced Wednesday.The New York Jets most recently inked Moncrief in August, but he was unable to make their final roster. He played for the Carolina Panthers and Pittsburgh Steelers in 2019, the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2018, and the Indianapolis Colts from 2014 to 2017.Moncrief has registered 204 career receptions for 2,561 yards and 21 touchdowns.The 2-5 Patriots have tallied the league's second-fewest passing yards, and veteran Julian Edelman, the team's leading pass-catcher, is out after undergoing knee surgery. Damiere Byrd is the active Patriot with the most receiving yards (272), with N'Keal Harry (172) and running back James White (171) following him.Due to the club's shallow pass-catching corps, New England traded a sixth-round pick to the Miami Dolphins for Isaiah Ford on Tuesday. Ford has logged 18 receptions for 184 yards and no touchdowns over seven games this season.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Green Bay Packers listed starting running back Aaron Jones as questionable for Thursday's game against the San Francisco 49ers.Jones was a limited participant in practice Monday and Tuesday with a calf issue. He's been sidelined for the past two weeks with the injury.Jones' availability is important as the Packers have already placed backups Jamaal Williams and A.J. Dillon on the COVID-19/reserve list.Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said on Tuesday he'll give the rusher "up to game time" to determine his availability before the team looks elsewhere for options.The next players on the depth chart are running backs Tyler Ervin and Dexter Williams. Ervin has 10 career carries in five years, and Williams has five rushes in two seasons.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

New York Giants receiver Golden Tate may be in some hot water due to his actions on Monday Night Football.Head coach Joe Judge revealed Tate will not be at Wednesday's walk-through but will return to the team Thursday, according to ESPN's Jordan Raanan. Judge didn't say whether Tate's absence is discipline for the events that transpired Monday, only saying the team will deal with it internally.Tate was caught yelling, "Throw me the ball" after catching a touchdown pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The Baltimore Ravens will practice this week with eight players missing on defense due to cornerback Marlon Humphrey’s positive COVID-19 test.Head coach John Harbaugh doesn’t view the lack of available bodies as a negative as his team prepares for Sunday’s matchup against the Indianapolis Colts.“You look at it as an opportunity to create versatility within your defense," said Harbaugh, per ESPN’s Jamison Hensley.Seven of the Baltimore players on the reserve/COVID-19 list could return as soon as Saturday: linebackers Matthew Judon, Patrick Queen, Tyus Bowser, Malik Harrison, and LJ Fort, and defensive backs DeShon Elliott and Terrell Bonds.Humphrey is ruled out for Sunday’s contest. The Ravens haven't recorded any additional positive cases since their All-Pro cornerback announced his test result.Harbaugh didn't want to speculate when asked how missing practice will impact his team."Well, I think we'll find that out. It's impossible to predict that," he said. "I don't spend a lot of time being anxious about that because it's really a waste of time."According to Harbaugh, there’s been no discussion of postponing the game if more positive cases arise.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive lineman William Gholston announced Wednesday he was exposed to an individual outside the team who tested positive for COVID-19.Gholston is currently self-isolating as a precaution. The Michigan State product also revealed he tested positive for the virus earlier in the offseason and experienced "relatively minimal symptoms."The 29-year-old added he is still being tested daily and expects to rejoin the team in time for its Sunday matchup against the New Orleans Saints.Gholston is currently in his eighth season with the Buccaneers. The 2013 fourth-round selection has tallied 21 tackles, two sacks, and four tackles for loss this season.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers hope Antonio Brown can help them win a lot of football games, and the receiver hopes he can win over critics of his character in the process."Hopefully, I can change their perspective ... hopefully, I can win them over in my actions," Brown said Wednesday when asked for a response to those questioning whether he should be allowed to return to the pros, according to The Athletic's Greg Auman.Speaking at his first press conference since signing with the Buccaneers, the receiver stressed his gratitude for another opportunity to suit up in the NFL."I've been working on myself for a year and a half ... trying to be a better person," he said, according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times.Brown hasn't played in the NFL since suiting up for one game with the New England Patriots last season. The receiver's time in New England was cut short due to off-field issues, and the league later suspended him eight games in the offseason for violating its personal conduct policy.The 32-year-old caught passes from Tom Brady during his one game with the Patriots, and he'll team up with the quarterback again in Tampa Bay. Brady has taken Brown under his wing, letting him stay at his house and even connecting him with self-help author and motivational speaker Tony Robbins."Tom is my boy," Brown said. "I've learned a lot from him. He's been a great guy in my corner and one of my best friends.''He added: "(Tony Robbins) has been a great asset ... changing my outlook on a couple things, getting away from anger, being able to see the positive things."Brown - who spent the majority of his career thus far with the Pittsburgh Steelers - was one of the NFL's most dominant receivers over the past decade. He recorded over 100 receptions and 1,200 receiving yards in six straight seasons from 2013-18.The Buccaneers will have Brown on the field for the first time Sunday when they take on the New Orleans Saints. He's expected to add even more firepower to an offense that already includes Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, and Rob Gronkowski."I’m just super grateful to be here in such a great organization to be around some great players," Brown said.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Find positional rankings, additional analysis, and subscribe to push notifications in the NFL Fantasy News section.In an effort to help you find trades that could improve your fantasy team, we present the Trade Value Chart.You can use this chart to compare players and build realistic trade offers. Values are based on 12-team leagues.Follow the links below to see the trade values and rest of season rankings for each position.Trade Values

The Chicago Bears released veteran wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr., the team announced Wednesday.Ginn - who signed a one-year deal with the Bears as a free agent in April - failed to make an impact this season and was a healthy scratch for a second straight game in Week 8 after struggles returning punts.The Bears benched Ginn, who took over as punt returner following Tarik Cohen's injury, for Dwayne Harris.The 35-year-old caught just three passes for 60 yards while on the field for just 62 offensive snaps all season.Ginn began his career with the Miami Dolphins after being drafted with the No. 9 pick in 2007. He's also spent time with the San Francisco 49ers, Carolina Panthers, Arizona Cardinals, and New Orleans Saints.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians may be scared of Alvin Kamara's talent on the field, but he certainly isn't afraid to admit it.Arians even ranked Kamara ahead of a Hall of Fame running back as the Buccanneers prepare to clash with the New Orleans Saints on Sunday."I coached Marshall Faulk, and this guy's scarier," Arians said Tuesday, according to Fox Sports' Sara Walsh.Arians was the Indianapolis Colts' quarterbacks coach during the 1998 campaign and saw firsthand what Faulk could do. The talented running back put up a league-leading 2,227 yards from scrimmage for Indianapolis that season.The Buccaneers held Kamara to just 67 yards from scrimmage in the Saints' Week 1 win over Tampa Bay, but Arians knows his defense faces a tall task trying to contain the running back a second time."He's got great speed, he's got great hands, he's got wide-receiver skills but he's a hell of a running back. He's a tough tackle. I thought in the first ballgame we did a good job, but he's expanded his role," Arians told reporters."Drew (Brees) is really doing a nice job of finding him in the passing game and (Saints head coach) Sean (Payton) is putting him in position to be successful. We've got our hands full. Hopefully, we can do as good of a job this time."Kamara has put up big numbers this season, leading the NFL with 987 yards from scrimmage. The 25-year-old has also had little trouble finding the end zone, scoring seven touchdowns thus far.The Buccaneers will look to contain Kamara with the NFL's stingiest run defense. Tampa Bay has allowed just 70.4 rushing yards per game in 2020.Tampa Bay and New Orleans are currently locked in a tight race for the NFC South crown, with the 5-2 Saints narrowly trailing the 6-2 Buccaneers.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The NFL Power Rankings are selected by a panel of theScore's football editors.This week, we look ahead to the second half of the season and name one player from each team who needs to step up.1. Pittsburgh Steelers (7-0) Frederick Breedon / Getty Images Sport / GettyPrevious Rank: 2It's hard to nitpick an undefeated team, but Terrell Edmunds is the only starter in the Steelers' secondary without an interception this season.2. Kansas City Chiefs (7-1)Previous Rank: 1Frank Clark came on strong in the second half last year, and he'll need to repeat that after managing just three sacks and 20 quarterback pressures through the first eight games in 2020.3. Seattle Seahawks (6-1)Previous Rank: 3Though they're 6-1 and the class of the NFC, there's plenty of room for the Seahawks to improve, starting with their 31st-ranked defense. Top corner Shaquill Griffin has allowed five touchdowns and a 115.4 passer rating against.4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-2)Previous Rank: 4The Buccaneers' defense is playing well to start the campaign, but although pass-rusher Shaq Barrett has been disrupting quarterbacks, he's logged just three sacks and is well off the pace from his 19.5-sack season in 2019.5. Baltimore Ravens (5-2) Icon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / GettyPrevious Rank: 5With All-Pro left tackle Ronnie Stanley lost for the season, Orlando Brown Jr. figures to move across the offensive line, and he'll need to play the best football of his young career.6. Green Bay Packers (5-2)Previous Rank: 6Za'Darius Smith has registered six sacks in seven games, but he's getting little help from his teammates. Tag-team partner Preston Smith notched 12 sacks last year, but he's tallied just half a sack this season.7. Arizona Cardinals (5-2)Previous Rank: 8Aside from a 164-yard outburst in Week 6, Kenyan Drake has recorded just one other game with 80-plus rushing yards. Drake will need to give the Cardinals' offense some balance when he returns from his ankle injury.8. Buffalo Bills (6-2)Previous Rank: 11Ed Oliver hasn't taken the sophomore leap the Bills envisioned, and the team's defensive line issues threaten to linger if the 2019 No. 9 pick doesn't pick up his game.9. New Orleans Saints (5-2)Previous Rank: 10The Saints have won four straight, though no victory has come easy. New Orleans needs Michael Thomas to make a seamless return from his injury and disciplinary issues so its offense can kick into a higher gear.10. Tennessee Titans (5-2) Frederick Breedon / Getty Images Sport / GettyPrevious Rank: 7The Titans were expecting more than zero sacks from Jadeveon Clowney when they handed him $13 million before the season, yet that's what they've received thus far.11. Indianapolis Colts (5-2)Previous Rank: 13The key for the Colts down the stretch will be offensive consistency, so it would help if T.Y. Hilton recaptured his top form. He's averaging under 36 yards per game, and there aren't many quality options beyond him on the Colts' depth chart.12. Las Vegas Raiders (4-3)Previous Rank: 16There's no way Nick Kwiatkoski should be outplaying Cory Littleton, a marquee free-agent signing. But the former has taken over as the Raiders' top linebacker.13. Los Angeles Rams (5-3)Previous Rank: 9Jared Goff is coming off a four-turnover performance, and he'll need to make better decisions when faced with pressure, particularly with games against the Seahawks, Buccaneers, 49ers, and Cardinals upcoming.14. San Francisco 49ers (4-4)Previous Rank: 12Jimmy Garoppolo and George Kittle are out long term, shifting the 49ers' offensive focus to their running game going forward. Injuries have also crippled San Francisco's backfield, and although he's played in all eight games, Jerick McKinnon has failed to make an impact.15. Miami Dolphins (4-3) Michael Reaves / Getty Images Sport / GettyPrevious Rank: 17Byron Jones has been in and out of the lineup, and his consistent presence would be a major boost to a Dolphins secondary already benefitting from Xavien Howard playing at a Pro Bowl clip.16. Cleveland Browns (5-3)Previous Rank: 14The Browns didn't draft Baker Mayfield first overall to be a game-manager. He needs to step up against better teams for Cleveland to be taken seriously in the playoff race.17. Chicago Bears (5-3)Previous Rank: 15The Bears are married to Nick Foles, for better or worse. For Chicago to remain in playoff contention, the veteran quarterback needs to improve his near 1:1 touchdown-to-interception ratio, and a passer rating worse than what Mitchell Trubisky produced.18. Denver Broncos (3-4)Previous Rank: 23They've got a long road ahead of them, but if Drew Lock can get hot, the Broncos could make a run at the AFC's final wild-card spot. Lock has thrown four touchdown passes and five interceptions in five appearances, though he led a game-winning drive against the Chargers in Week 8.19. Philadelphia Eagles (3-4-1)Previous Rank: 21Carson Wentz may lack playmakers around him, but he needs to take care of the ball better. His penchant for extending plays has led to a league-high 12 interceptions and four fumbles lost.20. Carolina Panthers (3-5) Grant Halverson / Getty Images Sport / GettyPrevious Rank: 18Derrick Brown, the Panthers' first-round pick and the seventh overall pick last spring, has recorded just 18 tackles while missing three.21. New England Patriots (2-5)Previous Rank: 22Tom Brady isn't walking through that door. Unless Cam Newton can transform into Superman, the skill-deficient Patriots don't stand a chance.22. Minnesota Vikings (2-5)Previous Rank: 27Kirk Cousins sure isn't playing like the seventh highest-paid quarterback based on annual average. The Vikings passer has thrown 10 picks, and he's made few contributions during the team's two victories.23. Detroit Lions (3-4)Previous Rank: 20Marvin Jones Jr. needs to become the Lions' No. 1 receiver with Kenny Golladay set to miss time again due to an injury. Jones struggled with that responsibility earlier in the year, and he's logged just 265 yards and three scores this season.24. Washington Football Team (2-5)Previous Rank: 24Life after Trent Williams is rough. Geron Christian Sr., Washington's replacement at left tackle, has allowed six sacks and 24 quarterback pressures.25. Cincinnati Bengals (2-5-1) Todd Olszewski / Getty Images Sport / GettyPrevious Rank: 28Joe Mixon is off to a sluggish start for the second straight year, and the Bengals' poor ground game has resulted in Joe Burrow trying to win contests by himself. As Cincinnati's record shows, that's too much to ask of a rookie quarterback.26. Houston Texans (1-6)Previous Rank: 26Houston can't begin a second-half surge without a defensive resurrection, which means J.J. Watt needs to reach into the fountain of youth and come up with more than the three sacks he's tallied during the first half.27. Los Angeles Chargers (2-5)Previous Rank: 19The Chargers haven't struggled during the first three quarters of games, so we're calling out head coach Anthony Lynn for the repeated fourth-quarter meltdowns. Coach, whatever you're doing in the final frame, change it.28. Atlanta Falcons (2-6)Previous Rank: 29The Falcons' pass defense has been barbecue chicken, allowing the second-most yards and a league-high 20 touchdowns. Rookie A.J. Terrell has given up 25 receptions on 32 targets.29. Dallas Cowboys (2-6)Previous Rank: 25With the uncertainty at quarterback in Dallas, it's imperative that Ezekiel Elliott returns to form. He's averaging a career-low 3.9 yards per rush, and his three lost fumbles have played a role in the Cowboys' ugly record.30. New York Giants (1-7) Icon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / GettyPrevious Rank: 31Daniel Jones has accounted for 10 turnovers, and he's missed several open receivers running free past the secondary. There's still a chance for the Giants to make the playoffs out of the weak NFC East, but their sophomore quarterback needs to improve his accuracy.31. Jacksonville Jaguars (1-6)Previous Rank: 30In a rebuilding season, the Jaguars wanted to see more from DJ Chark, who finished with 1,008 receiving yards last year. But the club is still waiting for him to surpass the 300-yard mark at the midway point of its schedule.32. New York Jets (0-8)Previous Rank: 32Denzel Mims compiled a pair of 42-yard games to begin his career, and the Jets will need the second-round wideout to flash more if they want to resuscitate Adam Gase's offense.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. 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The NFL's half-billion dollar man has no problem picking up the tab.Super Bowl-winning quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs split the $100,000 cost to make Arrowhead Stadium a polling location on Election Day. The cost was taken care of by the Chiefs and Mahomes' charitable foundation, according to FOX4 Kansas City.Mahomes spoke about the move with Jim Trotter and Steve Wyche of NFL Network.

The Tennessee Titans informed edge rusher Vic Beasley they will be releasing him Wednesday, ending his uneventful stay with the club after five appearances, the team announced.Beasley signed a one-year, $9.5-million deal with the Titans in the offseason following a five-year stint with the Atlanta Falcons, with whom he made the Pro Bowl in 2016.Beasley's tenure in Tennessee got off to a rocky start, as he arrived to training camp several days late without being given an excused absence. The team fined him $500,000 for his tardiness.Once the season began, Beasley struggled to carve out a role in the Titans' defense, which ranks near the bottom of the league in sacks. In five outings, he recorded just three tackles and a forced fumble.The Titans, who have lost two straight and their defense has been struggling for much of the season, also released veteran cornerback Johnathan Joseph on Tuesday. Tennessee acquired fellow cornerback Desmond King on Monday in a trade with the Los Angeles Chargers.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas remains confident in quarterback Sam Darnold.The Jets are winless and Darnold is struggling, but Douglas believes his team hasn't done enough to upgrade the signal-caller's supporting cast."He's our best quarterback and our quarterback for the future," Douglas said Tuesday, according to Rich Cimini of ESPN."... My feeling on Sam hasn't changed. We have to do a better job of surrounding him with talent," he added, according to Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News.Douglas said one of his mistakes was letting wide receiver Robby Anderson go as a free agent this past offseason.Anderson, who led the Jets in receiving during two of the past three seasons, is on pace to set career highs with the Carolina Panthers. He's recorded 51 catches and 688 yards through eight games this season."That's on me," Douglas said, according to SNY's Ralph Vacchiano. "Honestly, we would all love to see Robby here doing what he's doing."Darnold has regressed during his third season, completing 58.6% of his pass attempts for 1,045 yards and three touchdowns against six interceptions over six games.Here are his completion percentages and per-game averages since being drafted third overall:YearGamesComp %YardsTDINT20181357.7220.41.31.220191361.9232.61.512020658.6174.20.51Meanwhile, the Jets are 0-8 while ranking 32nd in scoring offensively and 28th defensively."We're all frustrated with where we are right now," Douglas said. "But everyone in this building has to own it. … I certainly take my fair share of the responsibility."The Jets currently hold a 57% chance of landing the No. 1 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, according to ESPN.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

In a rare trade between division rivals, the New England Patriots acquired wide receiver Isaiah Ford from the Miami Dolphins.The Dolphins received a 2022 seventh-round pick for the wideout, according to Jim McBride of the Boston Globe.Ford joins a depleted Patriots receiving corps that includes N'Keal Harry, Jakobi Meyers, and Damiere Byrd. Julian Edelman is on injured reserve with a knee injury.After playing college football at Virginia Tech, Ford was Miami's seventh-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. He played in just nine games over his first three seasons but earned a larger role under Brian Flores this year.The 24-year-old has caught 18 passes for 184 yards through seven games in 2020, which would rank third on New England behind Edelman and Byrd.Ford offers good size and agility at 6-foot-2, 201 pounds. The Dolphins will move forward with DeVante Parker, Preston Williams, Jakeem Grant, and Mack Hollins at receiver.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Details on every trade made before the deadline on Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 4 p.m. ET.Nov. 3To Dolphins To Chiefs ⬇️RB DeAndre Washington2021 6th-round pickRead More2021 7th-round pickTo PatriotsTo Dolphins ⬇️WR Isaiah Ford2022 7th-round pickRead MoreNov. 2To SaintsTo 49ers ⬇️LB Kwon AlexanderLB Kiko AlonsoRead MoreConditional 5th-round pickTo TitansTo Chargers ⬇️DB Desmond King2021 6th-round pickRead MoreNov. 1To SteelersTo Jets ⬇️LB Avery Williamson2022 5th-round pickRead More2022 7th-round pickOct. 30To Cowboys To TexansDT Eli Ankou7th-round pickOct. 28To SeahawksTo Bengals⬇️DE Carlos DunlapOL B.J. FinneyRead More7th-round pickOct. 27To LionsTo Cowboys⬇️DE Everson Griffen6th-round pick (conditional)Read MoreOct. 23To CardinalsTo Giants⬇️LB Markus Golden6th-round pickRead MoreOct. 22To RavensTo Vikings⬇️DE Yannick Ngakoue3rd-round pickRead More2022 5th-round pick (conditional)Oct. 19To BuccaneersTo Jets⬇️DT Steve McLendon2022 6th-round pickRead More2023 7th-round pickOct. 14To JaguarsTo Titans⬇️LB Kamalei Correa6th-round pickRead More7th-round pickCopyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Find positional rankings, additional analysis, and subscribe to push notifications in the NFL Fantasy News section.theScore's Justin Boone was the winner of FantasyPros' Most Accurate Expert Competition in 2019, marking the seventh time he's placed in the top 10. Follow the links below to see his rankings for Week 9.Updated rankings (including Standard and PPR) will be released Thursday, with the final version coming down Sunday morning.Half PPR

The San Francisco 49ers waived wide receiver and 2018 second-round pick Dante Pettis after failing to trade him at the deadline, the team announced.The Niners were known to be taking calls on Pettis for two weeks leading up to the Tuesday afternoon deadline.Pettis enjoyed a promising rookie campaign in 2018, posting 467 yards and five touchdowns. However, the former Washington star appeared to fall into head coach Kyle Shanahan's doghouse last year, and he's out of the rotation completely this season.Dante Pettis with 49ersGamesReceptionsYardsTDs20181227467520191111109220205000Any team that claims Pettis will inherit whatever is left of his $961,870 salary this year, plus his 2021 salary of $1.25 million.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Miami Dolphins acquired running back DeAndre Washington and a seventh-round draft pick from the Kansas City Chiefs for a sixth-round selection.Both draft choices involved in the deal are conditional.Miami was motivated to make the move after learning Myles Gaskin will miss around three weeks with an MCL sprain, reports Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald.Washington appeared in one game for the Chiefs, rushing three times for five yards and catching one pass for two yards. The 27-year-old spent the first four years of his career with the Las Vegas Raiders.As a rookie in 2016, Washington rushed for 467 yards and two touchdowns. He's proven to be a capable receiver out of the backfield throughout his career.The Dolphins opened a roster spot earlier in the day after dealing wide receiver Isaiah Ford to the New England Patriots for a seventh-round pick in 2022.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Baltimore Ravens announced Tuesday they've placed seven players who had recent close contact with cornerback Marlon Humphrey on the reserve/COVID-19 list.The players are pass-rushers Matthew Judon and Tyus Bowser; linebackers Patrick Queen, Malik Harrison, and L.J. Fort; safety DeShon Elliott; and cornerback Terrell Bonds.They will be isolated for five days and need to pass daily COVID-19 tests during the week to play Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts, according to Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic.Humphrey received his positive test result Monday, just hours after facing the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday afternoon. He was one of two players to contract the virus after Week 8, along with Green Bay Packers running back A.J. Dillon.The NFL sent a memo to teams Tuesday highlighting its COVID-19 protocols, including the recommendation that players should wear masks on the sideline.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Green Bay Packers disagreed at the highest levels of their organization about whether they should make a short-term deal for a wide receiver at the trade deadline, according to ESPN's Dianna Russini.The Packers were linked to Will Fuller of the Houston Texans leading up to the Tuesday afternoon buzzer, but the two sides couldn't agree on draft-pick compensation or the amount of money Houston would take on, reports The MMQB's Albert Breer. The Texans were rumored to be holding out for significant compensation in a Fuller deal, even though he's set to become a free agent at the end of the season.Green Bay's passing attack has become increasingly reliant on Davante Adams since Allen Lazard was sidelined indefinitely with a core muscle injury. In four games as the No. 2 wideout to Adams, Marquez Valdes-Scantling has averaged 24 yards per contest and hasn't caught a touchdown."I wouldn't say it's a need, but obviously - I've said this before - I don't think that it's any secret that that could help us, potentially," Adams told Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Press-Gazette about two hours before the deadline. "So I wouldn't be opposed to it. It could help us, but I definitely got full faith and trust in my guys here to be able to get it done."The Packers were heavily scrutinized over the offseason after failing to upgrade Aaron Rodgers' receiving core. Rodgers, 36, acknowledged after the NFL draft that he wanted the club to use a top draft pick on a skill player. Instead, Green Bay selected quarterback Jordan Love in the first round.The Packers didn't make a move at Tuesday's deadline. They've dropped two of their last three games but still sit atop the NFC North at 5-2, half a game in front of the Chicago Bears.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton will be placed on the COVID-19 reserve and miss Week 9 versus the Pittsburgh Steelers, the team announced.The Cowboys added that Dalton will likely be out for 14 days.Dallas will turn to either Garrett Gilbert or Cooper Rush in Week 9 after third-stringer Ben DiNucci's poor performance against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports.Dalton sat out Week 8 with a concussion, leaving DiNucci to make his first career start in a loss to the Eagles.The Cowboys are in the midst of a three-game losing streak, with all three losses coming on starts from Dalton or DiNucci. They'll take on a Steelers team that has won its first seven contests.Both Cowboys quarterbacks have struggled to move the offense when they've been in the game. The quarterback carousel in Dallas began spinning when Dak Prescott suffered a season-ending ankle injury in Week 5.QB comparison: Dalton vs. DiNucciGames*YardsTD/INTSacksAndy Dalton34521/37Ben DiNucci22190/07*Excludes one appearance for each quarterback in which they attempted one or fewer passes.Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Tuesday morning that DiNucci was overwhelmed in his inaugural start."I think that it was a lot for him," Jones told 105.3 The Fan. "I think we certainly, as a team, paid the price to have him come in and under those circumstances. And that's almost trite. It was frankly more than he could handle."Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Multiple teams contacted the New England Patriots regarding star cornerback Stephon Gilmore, and the price for the reigning Defensive Player of the Year was a first-round draft pick and a player, ESPN's Dianna Russini reports.Gilmore remains one of the league's premier defensive players despite seeing his play drop off somewhat this season. He's broken up two passes and intercepted one across six games after leading the NFL with six picks in 2019.With the Patriots in danger of falling out of the AFC playoff race, Gilmore's name surfaced in trade rumors last week. The 30-year-old is signed through 2021 but could seek a similar raise to the $5-million boost he received ahead of the 2020 campaign.Last year, the Jacksonville Jaguars traded cornerback Jalen Ramsey to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for two first-round picks and a fourth-rounder.Gilmore missed his first game since 2017 last Sunday against the Buffalo Bills with a knee injury.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The list of San Francisco 49ers unavailable for Thursday's game against the Green Bay Packers continues to grow.Running back Tevin Coleman and receiver Deebo Samuel will not play in Week 9, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said Tuesday, according to team reporter Keiana Martin.Coleman is out with a knee injury and Samuel is nursing a hamstring injury.Coleman has seen sparse game time. He played in the first two weeks of the season and then was out with an injury until he returned versus the Seattle Seahawks in Week 8. He has just 50 rushing yards on 21 carries this season.Fellow running backs Raheem Mostert and Jeff Wilson Jr. are on injured reserve, so the Niners will have to rely on JaMycal Hasty and Jerick McKinnon out of the backfield.Samuel missed the first three games of the season, returned for Weeks 4-7, and then was out versus the Seahawks.Shanahan also announced starting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and tight end George Kittle will be placed on injured reserve. Garoppolo is out with a high ankle sprain, while Kittle suffered a fracture in his foot.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones doesn't think quarterback Ben DiNucci's first career NFL start came under the right circumstances against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 8."I think that it was a lot for him," Jones said Tuesday on 105.3 The Fan, according to ESPN's Ed Werder. "I think we certainly, as a team, paid the price to have him come in and under those circumstances. And that's almost trite. It was frankly more than he could handle."DiNucci completed 21 of 40 pass attempts for 180 yards during the 23-9 loss to the Eagles on Sunday Night Football. He also suffered two fumbles in the game.The seventh-round rookie out of James Madison took over the Cowboys' starting role after Andy Dalton - who's replacing starter Dak Prescott - suffered a concussion the prior game.The 2-6 Cowboys are one of the most disappointing teams in the NFL this season. Prescott's offensive production compensated for Dallas' defensive struggles, but the team's issues have been exposed since he was sidelined. The Cowboys are 0-3 without Prescott and failed to score more than 10 points in each game.Dallas has yet to announce the starting signal-caller for its Week 9 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers after Dalton was placed on the COVID-19/reserve list Tuesday.The Cowboys' depth chart at quarterback also features veteran Garrett Gilbert - their backup signal-caller against the Eagles - and Cooper Rush, who was recently signed to the team's practice squad.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Find line reports, best bets, and subscribe to push notifications in the Betting News section.Hopefully, you tuned in last week. We won again, easily, with the Chiefs, and while that's no reason to brag, advising you to avoid picking the Packers, is. Green Bay lost to the Vikings, and if you followed our advice, you enjoyed every second of that game as another chunk of people were eliminated from your survivor pool.Let's break down the Week 9 options.Week 9 confidence rankingConfidence rankings (CR) are out of 10 based on the author's picks:AWAYHOME (SPREAD)PICK (CR)CarolinaKansas City (-11.5)KC (9)HoustonJacksonville (+6.5)HOU (7)PittsburghDallas (N/A)PIT (7)New EnglandNY Jets (+7)NE (7)ChicagoTennessee (-6)TEN (5)New OrleansTampa Bay (-4)TB (4)BaltimoreIndianapolis (N/A)BAL (4)NY GiantsWashington (-3.5)WAS (4)Green BaySan Francisco (N/A)GB (3)SeattleBuffalo (+2.5)SEA (3)Las VegasLA Chargers (-1)LAC (2)DetroitMinnesota (-4)MIN (2)DenverAtlanta (-4)DEN (1)MiamiArizona (N/A)MIA (1)(Odds source: theScore Bet)After going with Kansas City last week, obviously, I'm taking an alternate route here. But it bears mentioning: if you haven't used the Chiefs yet, they would be my top choice this week.Instead, I'm presented with a tough decision in Week 9. The way I look at it, there are three options, each with its own appeal. Do I trust an unbeaten team coming off an emotionally draining win? If not, it's between a pair of teams I don't particularly trust, facing a pair of squads I'm quite content fading.Let's make the case for all three.The case for Pittsburgh...There isn't a team in the NFL right now playing better football than the Steelers, and the Cowboys have blossomed into the NFC's version of the Jets. Pittsburgh is playing lights out on defense, ranking second in DVOA, and while the offense is in the middle of the pack for efficiency, it's in the top five in terms of scoring thanks to its big-play ability.Everything seems to be going right for the 7-0 Steelers. The opposite is true of the Cowboys. Dallas has been outscored 86-22 in three games without Dak Prescott while averaging just 3.5 yards per play. They have just one touchdown in that span, coming late in garbage time against the Cardinals. The Cowboys are hopeful they'll get Andy Dalton back for this game, but it won't matter. Whoever is under center hasn't been afforded the time to find success. Their porous offensive line has allowed the fifth-most sacks, and they could make a real run at the top spot after this week against a Steelers defense that leads the league in that regard.Pittsburgh's only concern is an emotional hangover in what has to be dubbed a letdown spot following a huge win in Baltimore last week. If the Steelers can maintain their focus, it's tough to find a path to victory here for the Cowboys.The case for Houston...The Texans wouldn't be on my radar if Bill O'Brien was still in charge, but the absence of BOB inspires a bit more belief in Deshaun Watson and Co. The Texans steamrolled the Jaguars 30-14 at NRG Stadium in their first game after firing O'Brien, averaging an incredible 8.4 yards per play. Watson threw for 359 yards and two touchdowns in that contest and there's every reason to expect him to find the same success as the Jaguars secondary ranks dead-last against the pass, allowing 8.4 yards per attempt.The Jaguars defense has been victimized with remarkable consistency this season, ranking 31st in both yards and points allowed per play. Houston will have its way on offense, putting pressure on the Jaguars and rookie quarterback Jake Luton to keep pace in his first NFL start. We can expect a healthy dose of James Robinson against a Texans defense that's surrendering a miserable 5.2 yards per rush (31st), but Luton will have to make plays through the air eventually.Jacksonville struggled on offense with Gardner Minshew at quarterback, with its passing and overall offense ranking in the bottom third in yards per play. It's tough to envision a scenario where this group improves with Luton under center. Meanwhile, Houston boasts a top-five overall offense in both of those categories and has posted terrific numbers against weak defenses like the Jaguars. In a matchup between Watson and Luton, you'd be crazy to pick the latter.The case for New England...As I watched the Chiefs beat up on the Jets Sunday, my biggest takeaway was that Sam Darnold is absolutely still feeling the effects of his shoulder injury. He spent all afternoon throwing checkdowns and wide receiver screens, despite playing the entire game from behind. He averaged a feeble 4.4 yards per attempt, with just one pass going for more than 20 yards. On Monday, it was confirmed Darnold is indeed still battling his injury. As bad as Joe Flacco has been for this miserable Jets offense, you can't convince me an injured Darnold, who can't push the ball downfield, is an improvement.The Patriots have their own offensive issues, but it appeared as though they figured some things out. I have a lot more faith in Cam Newton and New England's stable of running backs to find success moving the ball than I do a Jets offense ranking last in the NFL by a landslide with just 4.2 yards per play. The opportunistic Patriots defense will force a few turnovers and present the offense with some short fields to help get back into the win column.On-field product aside, backing Bill Belichick to beat Adam Gase is about as safe a bet as one could make. Belichick's defense has given Darnold fits in the past. Darnold saw ghosts when these teams met at MetLife Stadium last season on Monday Night Football. He finished that game with just 11 completions for 86 yards on 32 attempts and turned the ball over five times (four interceptions, one fumble) in a 33-0 loss. We've been fading the Jets all season, and I don't see the point in stopping now.Author's pick: PatriotsAlex Moretto is a sports betting writer for theScore. A journalism graduate from Guelph-Humber University, he has worked in sports media for over a decade. He will bet on anything from the Super Bowl to amateur soccer, is too impatient for futures, and will never trust a kicker. Find him on Twitter @alexjmoretto.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Denver Broncos general manager John Elway and CEO Joe Ellis tested positive for COVID-19, the team announced Tuesday.The Broncos believe Elway and Ellis contracted the virus outside the team's facilities and no players or coaches had close contact with them.Elway, 60, experienced minor symptoms Monday morning. He's been Denver's general manager and executive vice president of football operations since 2011.Ellis missed Sunday's home game against the Los Angeles Chargers because he wasn't feeling well and worked remotely Monday. The 61-year-old was named Broncos CEO in 2008 and has also served as team president since 2014.Broncos offensive lineman Graham Glasgow also tested positive for the virus last Friday. Denver opted to work remotely that day and returned to the practice field Saturday.Three Broncos assistant coaches - Curtis Modkins, Mike Munchak, and Ed Donatell - had to be isolated in the last three weeks due to the NFL's COVID-19 protocols, per Mike Klis of 9News.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Find positional rankings, additional analysis, and subscribe to push notifications in the NFL Fantasy News section.Every Monday during the season, theScore's Justin Boone runs down the recommended waiver wire pickups.Rostered percentages are based on Yahoo leagues. Free Agent Budget (FAB) amounts are set off a $100 salary cap. Only players rostered in less than 60% of leagues are considered.Quarterbacks Jason Miller / Getty Images Sport / GettyDerek Carr, RaidersNext UpRosteredFABat LAC42%$1Prior to Week 8's weather-induced 112-yard performance in Cleveland, Carr was a sneaky fantasy streamer with multiple touchdown passes in five straight games.From Week 2 to Week 7, Carr averaged over 20 fantasy points per game, which ranked 13th at the position during that stretch.He shouldn't have a problem with a Chargers defense that's among the most friendly units to opposing fantasy quarterbacks and just gave up a three-touchdown day to Drew Lock.Drew Lock, BroncosNext UpRosteredFABat ATL10%$1Fresh off his season-best stat line in the comeback win over the Chargers, Lock gets another favorable matchup in Week 9.Though the Falcons have shown signs of improvement since firing Dan Quinn, Atlanta has still given up the most fantasy points to quarterbacks this year. Before containing Teddy Bridgewater last Thursday, the Falcons had allowed over 300 passing yards in each of their first seven outings.With the skill position talent around him getting healthier, Lock is an intriguing streamer this week.Long-term option: Tua Tagovailoa at ARI (32% rostered)Risky streamer options: Kirk Cousins vs. DET (28% rostered), Daniel Jones at WAS (26% rostered), Nick Foles at TEN (9% rostered), Nick Mullen vs. GB (1% rostered), Kyle Allen vs. NYG (4% rostered)Running backs Adam Glanzman / Getty Images Sport / GettyJaMycal Hasty, 49ersNext UpRosteredFABvs. GB42%$24Tevin Coleman got off to a hot start on Sunday before reinjuring the knee that kept him on injured reserve for most of the season. That means the 49ers will be without Coleman, Raheem Mostert, and Jeff Wilson when they face the Packers on Thursday Night Football.Hasty's 31 yards on 13 touches wasn't exactly awe-inspiring, but he did salvage his fantasy performance by finding the end zone against the Seahawks.Fortunately for him, the Packers are the worst defense in the league at stopping opposing fantasy backs. If you need proof, just watch Dalvin Cook's 226-yard, four-touchdown dominance in Week 8.With Nick Mullens taking over at quarterback, the 49ers will need to rely on the run more than ever. So expect a big dose of Hasty this week, with Jerick McKinnon handling the bulk of the passing down work.Both backs will be high-end RB3 options with RB2 upside thanks to Green Bay's generosity.Cam Akers/Malcolm Brown, RamsNext UpRosteredFABon Bye31%/31%$14/$9Darrell Henderson was forced from this week's game after re-aggravating his thigh injury and now heads into the bye with his status for Week 10 up in the air.The upcoming bye week should allow you to scoop up Akers and Brown with a lower FAB bid.As we saw in the Ravens' scenario with Mark Ingram, the running back's injury opened the door for the team to give more touches to their second-round rookie runner J.K. Dobbins. And Much like Dobbins, Akers has flashed on limited usage.If Week 8 was any indication, the Rams will use Akers as the lead ball carrier with Brown being the more trusted option on passing downs. That would make Akers a potential low-end RB2 if Henderson misses time, while Brown continues in his role as an RB3/flex.Jordan Wilkins, ColtsNext UpRosteredFABvs. BAL2%$9Jonathan Taylor's fantasy managers were frustrated before this week, and with news that an ankle injury cost him touches on Sunday, now they might be willing to trade him for anything. That's why we continue to recommend buying low on the rookie, while also investing in his main backup.Wilkins has been listed as a pickup in the waiver wire column all season and finally gets his own write up because we don't know the severity of Taylor's ankle ailment.Wilkins saw the field on a season-high 50% of the snaps in Week 8, turning 21 touches into 113 yards and a score. Given the upside he's shown, Wilkins should be rostered in most leagues - just in case Taylor's injury remains a problem.Zack Moss, Justin Jackson, Devonta Freeman, Latavius Murray, and Damien Harris are around the 60% rostered mark and should be rostered in almost all leagues.High-upside backups Alexander Mattison (44% rostered), Tony Pollard (19% rostered), and Brian Hill (11% rostered) should be rostered in most leagues.Flex options: Dexter Williams at SF (0% rostered), Gus Edwards at IND (30% rostered), La'Mical Perine vs. NE (42% rostered), Joshua Kelley vs. LV (46% rostered), Wayne Gallman at WAS (23% rostered), DeeJay Dallas at BUF (25% rostered), J.D. McKissic vs. NYG (25% rostered), Tyler Ervin at SF (0% rostered)Other backups to target: Carlos Hyde at BUF (26% rostered), Duke Johnson at JAX (15% rostered), Benny Snell at DAL (97% rostered), Matt Breida at ARI (18% rostered), Rex Burkhead at NYJ (22% rostered)Injury stash: Rashaad Penny (4% rostered)Deeper stashes: Troymaine Pope vs. LV (0% rostered), Jeremy McNichols vs. CHI (1% rostered), D'Onta Foreman vs. CHI (0% rostered), Eno Benjamin vs. MIA (0% rostered), Anthony McFarland Jr. at DAL (1% rostered), Devontae Booker at LAC (1% rostered), Jalen Richard at LAC (2% rostered)Wide receivers Nic Antaya / Getty Images Sport / GettyMarvin Jones, LionsNext UpRosteredFABat MIN49%$24Kenny Golladay is week-to-week with a hip injury, once again thrusting Jones into a more prominent role in the Lions' passing attack.Though he struggled early in the season with Golladay out of the lineup, Jones has come on the last two weeks, recording a 5-80-1 line against the Falcons and 3-39-2 versus the Colts.If he's still available in your league, he'll be a top-30 option for the length of Golladay's absence. In deeper leagues, you can also look to rookie Quintez Cephus (0% rostered) and field-stretcher Mavin Hall (0% rostered) as deep flex plays.Corey Davis, TitansNext UpRosteredFABvs. CHI47%$24Davis was a recommended pickup following Week 1 and has continued to produce whenever he's in the lineup.The former first-round pick has 69 yards and/or a touchdown in all five of the games he's suited up in this season. He's also coming off an eight-catch, 128-yard, one-score afternoon against the Bengals.With his stint on the COVID list behind him, Davis is back to being a WR3 with WR2 upside.Tim Patrick, BroncosNext UpRosteredFABat ATL19%$14Patrick missed this past week with a hamstring injury, but was reportedly pushing to play, which is a good sign for a potential Week 9 return.Since Courtland Sutton was lost for the year, Patrick has stat lines of 4-43-1, 6-113-1, and 4-101-0 in his three full outings, as well as 3-44-0 in the game he left early due to injury.The only way to explain him being available in 81% of leagues is that most fantasy managers don't realize his value yet. A date with the Falcons sounds like a perfect chance for him to attract attention, so now is the time to get him on your roster before his price goes up.There are plenty of quality receivers mentioned on this list, but Patrick is someone who could be a regular in your starting lineup for the rest of the season.Jerry Jeudy, Christian Kirk, Mike Williams, John Brown, and Rashard Higgins are around the 60% rostered mark and should be rostered in almost all leagues.Flex options: Sterling Shepard at WAS (43% rostered), Jalen Reagor on Bye (24% rostered), Russell Gage vs. DEN (13% rostered), Henry Ruggs at LAC (48% rostered).Risky flex options: Denzel Mims vs. NE (9% rostered), Jakobi Meyers at NYJ (1% rostered), Tre'Quan Smith at TB (23% rostered), Mecole Hardman vs. CAR (30% rostered), Curtis Samuel at KC (20% rostered), Laviska Shenault vs. HOU (28% rostered), Keelan Cole vs. HOU (29% rostered), Darnell Mooney at TEN (6% rostered), Kendrick Bourne vs. GB (8% rostered), Zach Pascal vs. BAL (4% rostered), Marcus Johnson vs. BAL (1% rostered), Michael Pittman Jr. vs. BAL (7% rostered), Nelson Agholor at LAC (43% rostered), Quintez Cephus at MIN (0% rostered), Danny Amendola at MIN (1% rostered)Dart-throw flex options: Demarcus Robinson vs. CAR (2% rostered), Preston Williams at ARI (21% rostered), Scotty Miller vs. NO (31% rostered), Josh Reynolds on Bye (3% rostered), Damiere Byrd vs. NYJ (3% rostered), Randall Cobb at JAX (16% rostered), Marvin Hall at MIN (0% rostered), Anthony Miller at TEN (21% rostered), Hunter Renfrow at LAC (22% rostered)Injury stashes: Allen Lazard at SF (34% rostered), Sammy Watkins vs. CAR (45% rostered), Emmanuel Sanders at TB (55% rostered), Breshad Perriman vs. NE (7% rostered)Deep bench stashes: David Moore at BUF (2% rostered), Devin Duvernay at IND (1% rostered), Auden Tate on Bye (1% rostered)Tight ends Greg Fiume / Getty Images Sport / GettyLogan Thomas, WashingtonNext UpRosteredFABvs. NYG21%$5You'll remember Thomas from our early season waiver wire articles, before the Washington offense got bogged down and rendered him unstartable.Thankfully, with Kyle Allen under center the last two games, Thomas has returned to fantasy relevance with seven catches, 102 yards, and two touchdowns.He's once again flirting with low-end TE1 production, and given the state of the tight end position, he should be rostered in most leagues.Eric Ebron, SteelersNext UpRosteredFABat DAL45%$5Ebron has quietly put up over 40 yards in five of his seven appearances with the Steelers.Some managers may harbor resentment for past negative performances - don't be one of them. Ebron has proven he can deliver in the right setting and Pittsburgh is giving him an opportunity to re-emerge as a fantasy option.If you're searching for a George Kittle replacement, Ebron is a great place to start.Injury stash: Austin Hooper on Bye (39% rostered)Streamer options: Jordan Reed vs. GB (2% rostered), Albert Okwuegbunam at ATL (1% rostered), Trey Burton vs. BAL (22% rostered)Risky streamer options: Jordan Akins at JAX (2% rostered), Darren Fells at JAX (7% rostered), Irv Smith Jr. vs. DET (7% rostered), Greg Olsen at BUF (15% rostered), Dalton Schultz vs. PIT (26% rostered), Ross Dwelley vs. GB (0% rostered)DefensesWeek 9 streamersTeamNext UpRosteredTitansvs CHI48%Texansat JAX5%Giantsat WAS11%Washingtonvs. NYG16%Cardinalsvs. MIA13%Lionsat MIN4%Favorable upcoming schedules: Titans DEF (48% rostered), Packers DEF (36% rostered), Lions DEF (4% rostered), Texans (5% rostered)Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. 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The Cincinnati Bengals aren't expected to trade wide receiver John Ross before Tuesday's deadline, a source told Tyler Dragon of the Enquirer.Ross is in the last year of his rookie contract and set to become a free agent in the offseason. He requested a trade last week due to a lack of playing time.The 2017 first-round pick has played just 15% of the Bengals' offensive snaps this season, amassing two catches for 17 yards on seven targets. He's been sidelined the last two games with an illness.Ross had a career year - albeit a modest one - last season with 28 receptions, 506 yards, and three touchdowns.The 2-5-1 Bengals traded disgruntled defensive lineman Carlos Dunlap to the Seattle Seahawks last week.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Green Bay Packers appear very thin at running back heading into Thursday Night Football.Jamaal Williams and linebacker Kamal Martin were designated as high-risk close contacts of rookie A.J. Dillon and will miss Thursday's game against the San Francisco 49ers, a source told NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.Dillon tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday and also won't play. With starter Aaron Jones nursing a calf injury, Green Bay may be left with Dexter Williams and Tyler Ervin at running back.Any player with a high-risk close-contact exposure must isolate for five days. Williams and Martin were exposed Sunday, meaning they'll be unable to rejoin the team until Saturday at the earliest, Pelissero adds.Williams started each of the last two games in place of Jones, amassing 152 rushing yards and one touchdown. Martin, a fifth-round rookie, also started his last two contests after being activated from injured reserve.Jones was limited in Monday's practice and Green Bay has yet to determine his playing status against the 49ers.There were reportedly no new positives for the Packers in Monday's round of testing following Dillon's results. Thursday's game in Santa Clara remains on schedule.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Las Vegas Raiders offensive tackle Trent Brown was released from a Cleveland hospital on Monday and will return to Las Vegas, sources told ESPN.Brown was hospitalized Sunday after air entered his bloodstream during a pregame IV ahead of the Raiders' Week 8 matchup against the Cleveland Browns."Very glad to report he is up and seems to be doing well," Raiders head coach Jon Gruden on Monday. "I want to really thank our medical staff, what a job they did in an emergency situation and we're just happy he's up and around and once we get the official word as to what's wrong with Trent we'll let you know."Raiders quarterback Derek Carr spoke about the scene in the locker room."Honestly, I'm human, I got a little scared for Trent," Carr said. "All of a sudden, we come in and they're wheeling him out and I'm like, bro, what is going on? It was crazy and so we prayed. As a team we prayed for him, we made sure he was OK, his family, because I'm sure they were scared to death."The NFL Players Association is launching an investigation into the medical procedure that resulted in Brown being hospitalized, according to Adam Hill of the Las Vegas Review-Journal.The Raiders activated Brown from the reserve/COVID-19 list prior to the contest. He's in his second season with the team after signing a $66-million deal in 2019.Gruden didn't provide a timeline for Brown's return."We don't know, really, anything about Trent's status," he said. "The most important thing is that we find out what went wrong. But his availability and his status is not up for discussion right now, as far as we're concerned."Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Denver Broncos edge rusher Von Miller is eyeing a return in three-to-four weeks despite suffering what was believed to be a season-ending injury in training camp."My ankle is feeling good," Miller said on Instagram Live, according to Troy Renck of Denver7. "I am straight. Hopefully in a couple of weeks, three weeks to a month, I should be ready to go."Miller had surgery in September for a dislodged tendon in his left ankle. The eight-time Pro Bowler sustained the injury days before the season opener but kept the door open for a return late in the year.The Broncos started the campaign 0-3 amid a rash of injuries, but wins in three of their last four games has them on the cusp of wild-card contention.Miller posted eight sacks last season, which marked the first time in his career that he failed to hit double digits while playing in at least 10 games.The 31-year-old previously said he would play in 2020 if healthy enough, regardless of the Broncos' record.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The NFL's competition committee is expected to submit a proposal for a 16-team playoff field in the event games are lost during the 2020 season due to the coronavirus pandemic, ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports, citing league sources.A resolution is expected to be presented to team owners in the near future.A 16-team field would consist of the four division winners and four wild-card teams from each conference, Mortensen adds.Such a contingency may be necessary if COVID-19 wreaks havoc on the NFL schedule. The league will enter Week 9 on Thursday and many teams have already passed their bye week. Aside from adding a Week 18, the league may have to expand the playoff field if some of its clubs can't fulfill a 16-game schedule.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick was transparent when pressed with concerning questions surrounding the team's talent level.The Patriots currently sit at 2-5 and have been forced to use young, inexperienced players this season - a price to pay for an extended streak of postseason success."I mean, look, we paid Cam Newton a million dollars. It’s obvious that we didn’t have any money. It’s nobody’s fault. That’s what we did the last five years. We sold out and won three Super Bowls, played in a fourth and played in an AFC Championship Game. This year we had less to work with. It's not an excuse. It's just a fact," the head coach said Monday on WEEI 93.7.Belichick's answer was a follow-up to an interview that took place over the previous weekend, in which he pointed to the Patriots' salary cap limitations as a major factor for the team's lack of depth."This is kind of the year that we've taken to, I would say, adjust our cap from the spending that we’ve had in accumulation of prior years. We just haven’t been able to have the kind of depth on our roster that we've had in some other years," Belichick said, per ESPN's Mike Reiss.The Patriots currently have $26.4 million in dead cap for this season. Tom Brady accounts for $13.5 million of their dead money while Antonio Brown is on the books for another $4.5 million, per Spotrac.New England's roster was also dealt a significant blow over the offseason due to player opt-outs. The team had a league-leading eight players choose to bypass the 2020 season.The Patriots have finished with at least 10 wins in every season dating back to 2003 but that streak could be in serious jeopardy this year. New England has lost four games in a row and have struggled on offense, averaging just 19.4 points per game.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Wide receiver Kenny Golladay is expected to miss the Detroit Lions' Week 9 contest against the Minnesota Vikings after suffering a hip injury Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.Golladay is considered week-to-week and could be a candidate to land on injured reserve depending on the severity of the injury, Rapoport adds. The Lions reportedly haven't made a full determination regarding Golladay's timeline.Any player placed on injured reserve this season is required to miss a minimum of three games. The Lions moved defensive end Trey Flowers to reserve Monday with an undisclosed injury, per Rapoport.Golladay's hip issue isn't the first ailment he's dealt with this season; a hamstring injury forced him to miss the first two games of the campaign.The 26-year-old has recorded 20 receptions for 338 yards and two touchdowns this season as he looks to build on a 2019 campaign that saw him lead the NFL with 11 receiving touchdowns.The Lions may be looking to add some insurance to their receiving group following Golladay's injury as free-agent receiver Mohamed Sanu is trying out for the team.Golladay, selected by the Lions in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft, is in the last year of his rookie contract.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa was placed in concussion protocol after suffering a head injury Sunday versus the Denver Broncos, according to Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times.Bosa didn't finish the Week 8 contest, which he left to undergo a concussion evaluation early in the fourth quarter.Bosa has posted 18 tackles and 4.5 sacks through the first seven games of the 2020 campaign. He hit the double-digit benchmark in sacks three times in his first four seasons, and had 5.5 sacks in seven appearances in the one season he fell shy of the milestone.The Chargers handed Bosa a five-year, $135-million contract extension before the season, tying the former No. 3 overall pick to the club through the 2025 campaign.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The San Francisco 49ers are trading linebacker Kwon Alexander to the New Orleans Saints in exchange for a conditional fifth-round pick and linebacker Kiko Alonso, the Saints confirmed Monday.Alexander is in his second season with the 49ers after joining them on a four-year, $54-million deal in 2019. He played in just eight games last season after suffering a torn pectoral but returned in time to participate in San Francisco's playoff run.The 26-year old has also missed time this year, sitting out the last three games due to an ankle injury.The Saints are expected to pair the newly acquired linebacker with Demario Davis to bolster their defense.Alexander is currently in his sixth pro campaign and has recorded 444 tackles since entering the NFL. Drafted in the fourth round by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2015, he made the Pro Bowl as a member of the Buccaneers in 2017.Alonso has not yet appeared in a game this season as he works his way back from a torn ACL.The 29-year-old linebacker has 588 career tackles under his belt, while the move to San Francisco will mark the fourth trade of his NFL career:

Find positional rankings, additional analysis, and subscribe to push notifications in the NFL Fantasy News section.Welcome to theScore Fantasy Football Podcast, hosted by Justin Boone.Find the show on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Anchor.In this episode, Boone recaps all the notable injuries from Week 8 and goes over the top options available on the waiver wire.

The Los Angeles Chargers traded defensive back Desmond King to the Tennessee Titans, the team officially announced Monday.The Chargers will receive a 2021 sixth-round pick in exchange for King.King earned first-and second-team All-Pro honors in 2018 as a defensive back and punt returner, respectively.Los Angeles held the 25-year-old out of Sunday's loss to the Denver Broncos due to what head coach Anthony Lynn called a "team decision."Selected by the Chargers in the fifth round in 2017, King is set to become an unrestricted free agent after this season.The Titans needed to upgrade their secondary as they enter the second half of the season in a two-horse race with the Indianapolis Colts for the AFC South crown.Tennessee has allowed 268.7 passing yards per game through eight weeks, the sixth-worst mark in the league.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The NFL suspended Chicago Bears wide receiver Javon Wims two games without pay for punching New Orleans Saints cornerback Chauncey Gardner-Johnson on Sunday.

The San Francisco 49ers can't seem to shake the injury bug.George Kittle will miss eight weeks after suffering a small fracture in his foot, while Jimmy Garoppolo is expected to be sidelined at least six weeks with a high ankle sprain, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.Garoppolo was removed late in Sunday's loss to the Seattle Seahawks with the injury. San Francisco believes he requires time to rest an ailment that's bothered him since Week 2, Schefter adds.Garoppolo missed two games after initially hurting his ankle against the New York Jets. He briefly returned in Week 5 but exited again due to the injury.Kittle's absence will also be a significant blow to Kyle Shanahan's offense. The tight end sat out two contests earlier this season after injuring his knee in Week 1.Initial X-rays didn't reveal a fracture for the two-time All-Pro selection, but he now could be forced to miss the remainder of the 2020 campaign.Nick Mullens replaced Garoppolo against Seattle and could start Thursday night against the Green Bay Packers. Ross Dwelley and rookie Charlie Woerner are Kittle's backups at tight end, though veteran Jordan Reed could return from injured reserve within the next two weeks.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Find line reports, best bets, and subscribe to push notifications in the Betting News section.We saw another week full of NFL records, though most were of the lowlight variety. Here are five betting takeaways from Week 8.Steelers stake claim as NFL's bestFor the second straight week, we lead with the undefeated Steelers, who erased a 10-point halftime deficit in Sunday's 28-24 win over the Ravens (-4). The victory brings them to 7-0 for just the second time in franchise history; Pittsburgh started 7-0 en route to a Super Bowl in 1979.Four of the last seven teams to start 7-0 made the Super Bowl, though only one of them actually won it all (the 2015 Broncos). These Steelers could be the second. Their defense forced reigning MVP Lamar Jackson into a career-high four turnovers and a career-low 12.6 QBR, and their offense showed enough to justify their short +600 title price.As good as Sunday was for Pittsburgh, it was equally as bad for the Ravens (+900 to win the Super Bowl), who are now two games back in the AFC North. They lost All-Pro tackle Ronnie Stanley to a season-ending knee injury just days after signing him to an extension, which is a major blow to a team that relies heavily on its offensive line. Then on Monday, All-Pro corner Marlon Humphrey announced that he had tested positive for COVID-19. You might want to take a wait-and-see approach before trying to buy low on Baltimore.Rookie QBs lead major upsetsThe top two picks in April's draft were both in action Sunday, and each helped key two of the week's bigger upsets.Before the year, we suspected there would be weekly betting value on Joe Burrow and the Bengals. Sure enough, they're 6-1-1 against the spread after a convincing win over the Titans (-7), whom we felt could be walking into a trap game. Burrow had one of his best games as a pro, picking apart Tennessee's defense for 249 yards, two touchdowns, and zero turnovers. If you aren't already all aboard the Burrow betting train, your ticket is waiting in will call.Tua Tagovailoa (93 yards, 1 TD) didn't look as sharp Sunday, but he did just enough to help the Dolphins (+3.5) score our favorite upset pick of the week against the inconsistent Rams. He had some rookie moments in his NFL debut, though Miami's exotic defense showed its game-wrecking potential, and its elite special teams unit turned the tide once again. Only three teams have better ATS records than the Dolphins (5-2), who are quickly becoming one of my favorite teams to bet each week.Eagles blast Cowboys to stretch division leadFor as bad as all four NFC East teams have been this year, we knew the winner of Sunday's game would be in the driver's seat to win the division. That honor went to the Eagles (-10), who are now 1.5 games ahead of Washington and priced at -230 to win the NFL's most dubious divisional race.Despite the final score, Philadelphia wasn't particularly impressive in its 23-9 win. Carson Wentz finished with 123 yards, two touchdowns, and two bone-headed interceptions that continue to raise questions about his legitimacy as a starting quarterback. The defense did just enough to fluster seventh-round rookie Ben DiNucci, whose late fumble resulted in the Eagles' game-sealing score and a brutal loss for Cowboys +10 bettors.This contest likely says less about Philly and more about Dallas, which drops to 0-8 ATS and third place in the NFC East. The Cowboys are only the third team to start 0-8 ATS in the last 30 years (1991 Bengals, 2003 Raiders). Neither club went above .500 ATS over its final eight games, and Dallas won't either if its offense doesn't improve from Sunday's showing.Chargers collapse again in historic fashionIf you thought the Falcons and Lions were alone on the pedestal of the NFL's biggest chokers, you might want to make room for the Chargers.At one point in Sunday's 31-30 loss to the Broncos, Los Angeles (-3) led 24-3 and had 24 first downs to Denver's two. Still, the Chargers managed to cough up that 21-point lead and lose on a game-winning touchdown as time expired. It was the third straight 17-point lead or worse that Los Angeles has blown this season, which is to say nothing of the 16-point advantage the Chargers threw away last week before closing out the Jaguars.L.A. had a 17-point lead or better against the Buccaneers (-7), Saints (-7), and Broncos (+3), and had at least a 94.6% chance of winning each of those contests, per ESPN. It had a mere 0.0016% chance of blowing all three. The Chargers might be a sneaky value given how well they've played against the NFL's best, but if they can't resolve their late-game woes, it won't matter.Favorites losing at historic paceRemember two weeks ago when we highlighted how bad favorites were? They were even worse this week, bringing down this season's mark to a record low.Favorites went 4-9 ATS this week, the worst regular-season mark since Week 6 of 2017, which was one of the worst of all time. Their straight-up record this week (6-7) was also the worst since 2017 and the first time favorites had a losing record outright in the last 15 weeks.On the season, favorites are now on pace for the worst ATS winning percentage (47.4%) and the lowest average scoring margin (+4.54) since 2006. Part of it might be the dwindling value of home-field advantage. This season, home favorites have the second-worst ATS mark (44.4%) since 1997, while home teams in general are sporting the worst record (45.6%) since at least 1989, the first year of available data.This could be a sample size issue - four of the last five seasons have seen a worse record for favorites through Week 8. Still, there are more sizable upsets this year than usual, and it's a trend that has only gotten stronger as the season has developed.C Jackson Cowart is a betting writer for theScore. He's an award-winning journalist with stops at The Charlotte Observer, The San Diego Union-Tribune, The Times Herald-Record, and BetChicago. He's also a proud graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill, and his love of sweet tea is rivaled only by that of a juicy prop bet. Find him on Twitter @CJacksonCowart.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew will miss Sunday's game against the Houston Texans with a thumb injury, head coach Doug Marrone announced Monday, according to ESPN's Michael DiRocco.Marrone said rookie sixth-round pick Jake Luton will make his first career start in place of Minshew.Minshew is reportedly dealing with multiple fractures and a strained ligament in his right thumb. He felt discomfort since Oct. 11, but the Jaguars weren't aware of the injury until this week.Marrone said he won't discipline Minshew for hiding the injury.Luton is a tall, strong-armed quarterback who began his college career at Idaho. After transferring to a California community college in 2016, he spent the next three years at Oregon State, serving as the Beavers' primary starter in his final two campaigns.Marrone didn't give a timeline for Minshew's recovery and said there's no guarantee he'll be the starter when he returns, according to DiRocco.Veteran Mike Glennon will operate as Luton's backup versus Houston.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Find line reports, best bets, and subscribe to push notifications in the Betting News section.We took it on the chin in last week's bad line selection. The Los Angeles Rams, laying 3.5 over the Miami Dolphins, lost by double digits, ending our streak of four straight correct picks.But there's no time like the present to get back on track. Here's the board for Week 9, as well as the one line that looks a little fishy.MatchupSpreadGB @ SFPackers -2DET @ MINVikings -4DEN @ ATLFalcons -4HOU @ JAXTexans -6.5CAR @ KCChiefs -12SEA @ BUFSeahawks -2.5CHI @ TENTitans -6BAL @ INDRavens -3NYG @ WFTWFT -3LV @ LACChargers -1.5MIA @ ARICardinals -4.5PIT @ DALOFFNE @ NYJPatriots -7NO @ TBBuccaneers -4Bad line of the week: Texans (-6.5 @ Jaguars)The Houston Texans' lone victory of the season came in Week 5 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Houston should double its win total comfortably on Sunday when the two AFC South clubs meet again.Houston has been one of the toughest teams to gauge in 2020. Most 1-6 clubs don't get a pass, but the Texans may have a case: they've played the second-toughest schedule in the NFL entering Week 9, including games against three of the top four DVOA offenses and two of the top three DVOA defenses. It's actually impressive that the Texans are +0.1 in net yards per play despite that tough path.That's a sign that Houston is probably due for a bounce-back game, and it's likely to come against a punching bag like the Jaguars. We saw a similar situation earlier in the year; after going 0-4 against the Kansas City Chiefs, Baltimore Ravens, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Minnesota Vikings to open, the Texans steamrolled Jacksonville in their first real tune-up.The Texans dropped a crucial divisional game against the Tennessee Titans in Week 6 and were run out of their own building by the Green Bay Packers a week later. Coming off a bye, the Texans should feast against a Jaguars squad getting out-gained by nearly a full yard per play despite playing the seventh-easiest schedule in the NFL.This is also a smash spot both for Houston and against Jacksonville. We can play the road favorites coming off a bye (81-43-2 against the spread since 1999) and fade the home underdogs off a bye (11-25-1 ATS since 1999).Finally, the Texans are 3-0 both straight-up and ATS all time versus the Jags when coming off a bye and 0-5 against all other opponents in the same situation.Jacksonville should be focused more on inching closer to the No. 1 overall pick than competing against a far superior team. Fade a Jags squad that hasn't covered a spread since Week 2.Pick: Texans -6.5(Odds source: theScore Bet)Alex Kolodziej is a betting writer for theScore. He's a graduate of Eastern Illinois who has been involved in the sports betting industry for 12 years. He can quote every line from "Rounders" and appreciates franchises that regularly wear alternate jerseys. Find him on Twitter @AJKolodziej.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Cleveland Browns closed their facility and will work remotely Monday after an unnamed active player reported experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, the club announced."While there have been no positive test results among players, coaches, or staff members, the team decided to host meetings remotely to exercise the appropriate level of caution," Cleveland said in a statement.The Browns added that the player in question hadn't been at the club facility Monday.The NFL experienced a rash of COVID-19 issues following Sunday's Week 8 slate of games.The Baltimore Ravens are in the NFL's intensive protocol after cornerback Marlon Humphrey announced he tested positive for the coronavirus, while the Green Bay Packers are working virtually due to running back A.J. Dillon's positive result.Additionally, two Arizona Cardinals players reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 over the weekend.The Browns - who haven't had a player test positive for COVID-19 this season - have a bye in Week 9 and aren't scheduled to play until Nov. 15 against the Houston Texans.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.