CHICAGO (AP) — Nick Foles beat Tom Brady again, Cairo Santos kicked a 38-yard field with 1:17 left and the Chicago Bears beat Tampa Bay 20-19 on Thursday night after Brady seemingly lost count of downs on his final play.Brady never lost to Chicago in five meetings as a member of the Patriots. But facing Foles for the first time since New England fell to Philadelphia in Super Bowl 52, the six-time champion once again came up short.Brady threw for 253 yards and one touchdown. But the Buccaneers (3-2) came up short after winning three in a row.Khalil Mack had two sacks. DeAndre Houston-Carson broke up Brady’s fourth-down pass with 33 seconds left after Santos kicked the go-ahead field goal. Brady put up four fingers, appearing to think he had one more down. But Chicago took over.With the win, the Bears (4-1) bounced back from a lackluster loss to Indianapolis.Foles, the Super Bowl 52 MVP, completed 30 of 42 passes for 243 yards and a touchdown, in his second start after replacing Mitchell Trubisky.Allen Robinson had 90 yards receiving. Jimmy Graham caught a touchdown pass and David Montgomery ran for a score.Brady was 25 of 41. The three-time MVP was seen screaming on the sideline late in the third quarter after an ugly drive for Tampa Bay.Mike Evans had a touchdown reception.Ryan Succop kicked four field goals, including a 25-yarder to give Tampa Bay a 19-17 lead with 4:49 remaining.But nose tackle Vita Vea was taken from the field on a cart with less than two minutes remaining after a teammate rolled up on his right leg. And Tampa Bay lost for the first time since the opener at New Orleans.The Buccaneers looked like they might blow this one open, jumping out to a 13-0 lead. But the Bears turned it around in a flash, with two touchdowns in the final 1:48 of the half.Montgomery plowed in from the 3. Kyle Fuller then put a big hit on Ke’Shawn Vaughn as he caught a short pass, and Robert Quinn recovered the fumble, giving the Bears possession on the Tampa Bay 27. A leaping Jimmy Graham made a one-handed grab in the end zone with Jamel Dean on him to haul in Foles’ 12-yard pass.INJURIESBuccaneers: Vaughn (chest) was hurt on that big hit by Fuller. ... LB Jack Cichy (hamstring) left the game.Bears: LG James Daniels (pectoral) was hurt early in the third quarter. ... LB Devante Bond (quad) was hurt on the game’s opening kickoff.UP NEXTBuccaneers: Host Green Bay on Oct. 18.Bears: Visit Carolina on Oct. 18.___More AP NFL: https://apnews.com/NFL and https://twitter.com/AP_NFLCopyright © 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 5.The final rankings will be released Sunday morning.Half PPR

The Denver Broncos and New England Patriots will meet Monday at 5 p.m. ET instead of Sunday afternoon for their Week 5 battle due to coronavirus concerns connected to the latter, the league announced on Thursday.Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore and practice squad defensive tackle Bill Murray tested positive for COVID-19 in recent days, while quarterback Cam Newton produced a positive test six days ago.New England recorded no positive tests Thursday, leaving the NFL optimistic that the Patriots could field a healthy roster and get ready to play by Monday.The game will air on ESPN and precede the originally scheduled Monday Night Football matchup between the Los Angeles Chargers and New Orleans Saints.The Patriots canceled practice Wednesday following Gilmore's positive test and worked virtually Thursday while their facilities were shut down. They'll work virtually again Friday and hope to finally get back in the building and practice Saturday, according to Albert Breer of The MMQB.Teams typically limit their on-field preparations to a walkthrough on the day before a game, meaning New England could face Denver with only one full true practice under its belt.New England had its Week 4 game against the Kansas City Chiefs pushed back from Sunday to Monday for similar reasons. The club has a bye in Week 6.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The game between the Tennessee Titans and Buffalo Bills scheduled for Sunday will take place on Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET, the league announced Thursday.Additionally, the Bills, who were scheduled to face the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday Night Football in Week 6, will now square off against the reigning Super Bowl champions on Sunday of that week, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.The rescheduled games will remain in place as long as Tennessee doesn't register more positive COVID-19 tests in the coming days.Last week, a coronavirus outbreak hit the Titans, affecting several players and staff, and closing the team's training facility. The NFL was also forced to postpone Tennessee's Week 4 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.The NFL and the players' union are reportedly investigating multiple unauthorized workouts involving Titans players, who currently aren't allowed to enter the team's facility under the league's COVID-19 protocols.A group of Titans players reportedly conducted a workout on Sept. 30 despite the NFL banning such gatherings outside facilities this season.The game between the New England Patriots and Denver Broncos was also moved from Sunday to Monday due to virus concerns connected to the Patriots, who have three players on the reserve/COVID-19 list, including quarterback Cam Newton and cornerback Stephon Gilmore.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette is a surprise active for the team's Thursday Night Football contest against the Chicago Bears after being listed as doubtful with an ankle injury.The Buccaneers got additional good news ahead of the game when Mike Evans was also ruled active after dealing with an ankle injury of his own.Fournette and Evans' availability is welcome news for a Tampa Bay squad that will be without running back LeSean McCoy and wide receiver Chris Godwin.Fournette, 25, has rushed for 124 yards and two touchdowns in three games with the Buccaneers. The former LSU standout spent the first three seasons of his NFL career with the Jacksonville Jaguars, running for 2,631 yards and 17 touchdowns.Tom Brady will have his favorite passing target available once again: Evans, 27, leads the team with five touchdowns and 17 receptions this season.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Arizona Cardinals have reached an agreement to sign free-agent cornerback Prince Amukamara, reports ESPN's Dan Graziano.The deal is pending COVID-19 testing results, which is part of the physicals that free agents must take before signing a contract, Graziano adds.Amukamara isn't expected to pass his physical in time to suit up for the Cardinals' game against the New York Jets on Sunday.The 31-year-old was released from the Las Vegas Raiders in August after signing a one-year deal with the team in May. He has yet to take the field this season but appeared in 15 games for the Chicago Bears in 2019, amassing 53 tackles and 10 pass breakups.A first-round pick in 2011, Amukamara spent his first five NFL seasons with the New York Giants, where he won Super Bowl XLVI as a rookie. He played one year with the Jacksonville Jaguars before spending the past three campaigns with the Bears.Arizona's depth chart at cornerback also features veteran Patrick Peterson, second-year pro Byron Murphy, and the recently acquired Dre Kirkpatrick. The 2-2 Cardinals have intercepted just one pass through four games this season.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn announced Thursday that rookie Justin Herbert will be his team's starting quarterback moving forward, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.Herbert started each of the last three games after team doctors accidentally punctured Tyrod Taylor's lung before Week 2.Following Taylor's incident, Lynn stated the veteran would remain his starter when he returns to full health but didn't want the first-rounder to keep looking over his shoulder for the remainder of the campaign."This is why we brought him here: To be our franchise quarterback," he told reporters, according to Daniel Popper of The Athletic.The Chargers' head coach added the signal-caller's performance is what drove him to name Herbert the permanent starter."I did not take that decision (lightly) because Tyrod Taylor is a veteran quarterback in this league," Lynn said, per SB Nation's Jason B. Hirschhorn.Herbert is completing 72% of his passes for 931 yards, five touchdowns, and three interceptions through three starts this season. He's generally played well even though he's yet to win a game.Lynn said Taylor will return to practice this week and will be Herbert's backup on Monday Night Football against the New Orleans Saints if healthy, according to NFL Network's James Palmer.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Dallas Cowboys left tackle Tyron Smith is receiving medical opinions on his neck injury, and one scenario being considered involves him sitting out for the remainder of the season, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.Smith suffered a setback with his injury, but no final decision has been made yet, Garafolo adds.The veteran tackle hasn't practiced this week, and head coach Mike McCarthy didn't offer an optimistic outlook on Smith when speaking to the media Thursday."He’s further back than he was this time last week,” McCarthy said, per ESPN's Todd Archer.The Cowboys' offensive line is already thin after losing right tackle La'el Collins to season-ending hip surgery.Smith has missed two games this season but managed to suit up for all of the offense's snaps in Week 4.The left tackle has made 133 career starts and has been selected to seven Pro Bowls since entering the league in 2011.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.Each week during the NFL season, we'll focus on one underdog with a chance to pull off the outright upset. Last week, we cashed with the Vikings (+175) against the Texans, bringing our season record to 2-2 with +1.85 units won.This week, we're fading Houston once again in favor of the Jaguars (+220), who are surprisingly big underdogs against a team in disarray.A franchise in fluxI couldn't believe this line when I saw it early in the week. The Texans lost all four games this year by at least a touchdown, boast below-average numbers on offense and defense, and have dropped five straight games against the spread dating back to last season.Then Houston fired coach Bill O'Brien, and the number inexplicably didn't move. Teams that introduce a new coach in the middle of the season are 13-23 ATS/11-25 straight up in the last 20 years, and new coach Romeo Crennel is 7-16 ATS in his last 23 games as a head coach with just four outright wins.Crennel was at the helm of the league's sixth-worst scoring defense before Monday's promotion, and now he'll manage the overall game plan and play-calling duties that O'Brien left behind. Does that sound like a winning recipe?Which is the better team?Last week, we noted how the Vikings were a better team than the Texans by nearly every metric, highlighting the suspect nature of that betting line. The same is true this week, especially since oddsmakers have priced Houston as an even bigger favorite.The Jaguars rank higher than the Texans in DVOA (No. 15 to No. 21) and PFF team grades (No. 17 to No. 23), yet the latter are power-rated as roughly four points better on a neutral field based on this line. Houston is also 2-7 ATS in its last nine as a favorite and 4-7 ATS in its last 11 giving points to Jacksonville.The matchup bodes well for the Jaguars, who rank seventh in yards per carry and sixth in rushing DVOA. The Texans' run defense is atrocious no matter what stat you check, ranking dead last in rushing yards allowed per game (181.8) and 29th in DVOA run defense.Why the Jaguars will winA week ago, the Vikings gashed the Texans' vulnerable rush defense and pinned their ears back defensively, forcing Houston's inconsistent passing attack to win in unfavorable circumstances.The Jaguars are built to follow a similar blueprint, especially against a team trying to install a new coaching staff and game plan on short notice. Nothing about Houston is stable, creating the perfect environment in which to take a long shot on a team that might be better, anyway.(Odds source: theScore Bet)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.

The NFL and union are investigating multiple unauthorized workouts involving Tennessee Titans players after the team facility closed due to a COVID-19 outbreak, sources told NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.A group of players reportedly held a workout on Sept. 30 despite a directive from the league that banned such gatherings, and the new reported meetups involve more than just skill position players, Pelissero adds.Tennessee's Week 5 game against the Buffalo Bills appears in doubt after a player tested positive for the second straight day this week. The matchup currently remains on as scheduled, but the NFL will continue to evaluate the situation, according to Pelissero.Players were told one option is to move Sunday's contest against the Bills to Monday or Tuesday in Nashville.Possible penalties for unauthorized workouts could include fines, an altering of the club's draft position, or a loss of draft picks.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The NFL is reportedly considering whether to base the playoffs on win percentage rather than the total number of wins in case games are canceled due to COVID-19 outbreaks, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

The Tennessee Titans' Week 5 game against the Buffalo Bills is now in doubt after a player tested positive for COVID-19 for the second straight day this week, a source told NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.Players on both teams have told ESPN's Dianna Russini one of the NFL's options is to move Sunday's tilt to Monday or Tuesday in Nashville. In this case, next Thursday night's game between the Bills and Kansas City Chiefs would be moved to Saturday.An inconclusive test from Wednesday's round of results was ultimately a confirmed positive.The league already moved Tennessee's Week 4 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers to Week 7 after a team virus outbreak out last week. Mike Vrabel's squad returned no new cases on Monday and Tuesday before players were flagged on Wednesday.The NFL and NFLPA are investigating whether the Titans violated COVID-19 protocols before and during their outbreak. A group of players reportedly held a workout on Sept. 30 despite a directive that banned such gatherings.The league is evaluating options with Sunday's game being just three days away, but the Titans' facilities will remain closed.Tennessee's total positives among players and personnel staff stand at 23 since its first case on Sept. 24.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New England Patriots had no new positive tests for COVID-19 Thursday, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. These results came from testing conducted Wednesday.Three Patriots players have tested positive over the last week, with quarterback Cam Newton, cornerback Stephon Gilmore and practice squad member Bill Murray ending up on the COVID-19 list.New England canceled practice Wednesday due to Gilmore's positive result and will continue to work remotely Thursday. The earliest the team facility can reopen is Friday."We made a decision to close the facility for the health and safety of our team. That's priority No. 1. We continue our preparation for Denver with virtual calls," head coach Bill Belichick told the media Thursday, per NESN's Zack Cox.The Week 5 matchup between the Patriots and Denver Broncos is still currently scheduled to proceed.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Houston Texans fired Bill O'Brien this week because it was honkingly obvious there was no one left to blame for the team's 0-4 start, which qualified as one of the NFL's biggest early season disappointments.But the subtext of the move is what it says about owner Cal McNair, and his ability to set the franchise on the right path.O'Brien was in his seventh season as the Texans' head coach, but he'd only been the de facto general manager since June 2019. The franchise officially gave him the GM title nine months ago - less than three weeks after the Texans blew a 24-0 lead in a playoff game against the eventual Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs.In the last 16 months - the last six in particular - O'Brien set about reshaping the Texans' roster according to a vision that at best seemed certain to keep the team running in place. But this monster was really McNair's creation since he's the one who allowed O'Brien to gain total control of the football operation in the first place. It then took all of four games for McNair to pull the plug. Now what?Cal McNair. Icon Sportswire / Getty ImagesLet's consider what McNair allowed O'Brien to get away with. After O'Brien ran off a pair of GMs, the plan was to have Nick Caserio, O'Brien's old buddy from their time together with the New England Patriots, take the job. Another former New England hand, Jack Easterby, had been brought in as VP of football operations, and Easterby's attempt to corral Caserio at the Patriots' Super Bowl ring ceremony resulted in a tampering charge. Somehow, no one was aware that Caserio's contract with the Pats prevented him from so much as interviewing, even though the Patriots previously denied Houston permission to talk to Caserio in January 2018. This left O'Brien in charge.On the eve of the 2019 season, O'Brien got to work making personnel decisions based on no discernible plan. He traded Jadeveon Clowney after the franchise tag deadline for doing multi-year deals had passed, ensuring he'd get little in return, which he did. He then finally acquired a left tackle, Laremy Tunsil from Miami, to protect quarterback Deshaun Watson - chasing a mistake made when McNair's late father Bob alienated veteran Duane Brown, who was traded in 2017. But it cost two first-round picks and didn't include a new contract for Tunsil, which essentially gift wrapped him a boatload of leverage. Jamie Squire / Getty ImagesThen came this past offseason, when O'Brien unloaded DeAndre Hopkins - one of the best receivers on the planet - to Arizona for running back David Johnson and a second-round pick. He then gave up a second-round pick for wideout Brandin Cooks, who's now on his fourth team in five years, and signed veteran slot man Randall Cobb, giving him $18 million in guaranteed money. O'Brien framed dumping Hopkins as a matter of culture fit, but he also didn't want Watson to have to rely so heavily on Hopkins. There was a certain logic to it, even if it was difficult to see how this qualified as an improvement.All of that was followed by mammoth contracts for Tunsil and Watson - expensive deals at two of the game's priciest positions - in addition to a major deal for inside linebacker Zach Cunningham. The Texans entered 2020 with the game's highest payroll, and they'll have some important salary-cap decisions to make next year when they also have no picks in the first two rounds of the draft.The schedule this season was unforgiving, with games at the Chiefs, home to the Baltimore Ravens, and at the Pittsburgh Steelers - three potential AFC contenders - right out of the chute. After losing all three games, O'Brien responded by taking on even more responsibility by getting involved again in the offensive play-calling. Sunday's loss to the also-winless Minnesota Vikings was the last straw. One report later surfaced that O'Brien and Easterby had a bit of a falling out; another indicated O'Brien lost the trust of star defensive end J.J. Watt, which resulted in a snowball effect:

Lamar Jackson was surprisingly absent from the Baltimore Ravens' practice Wednesday, but the quarterback's status doesn't appear to be a concern for the team ahead of Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals.Jackson was sidelined due to a knee injury that isn't considered serious, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.The reigning NFL MVP's absence was for "precautionary reasons," Schefter adds.Jackson hasn't missed a game due to injury since stepping up as the Ravens' starter midway through his rookie campaign in 2018.The 23-year-old, who broke the NFL single-season record for rushing yards by a quarterback last season, has completed 68.4% of his passes for 769 yards and seven touchdowns against one interception through four games this campaign. He's also rushed for 235 yards and one score.The Ravens' depth chart under center also features Robert Griffin III, who's been Baltimore's backup quarterback for the last three seasons, and second-year dual-threat option Trace McSorley.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Von Miller is hopeful that he can play this season.The linebacker is targeting a return on Dec. 13 when his Denver Broncos face the Carolina Panthers."If I'm healthy enough to play, I'm going to play," Miller told The Associated Press' Pat Graham and Arnie Stapleton. "In my mind, I want to make it back and I want to play and I want to show the world some of the stuff I've been working on."Miller, 31, underwent surgery to repair a dislodged tendon in his left ankle on Sept. 11 after suffering the injury at practice just days before the Broncos' season opener."I've been through the ACL surgery (in 2013) and this rehab is nothing like that rehab," he said, according to Ryan O'Halloran of the Denver Post. "I'm trying to stay in the present and stack days and when December comes around, see where I'm at. If I can play, I'm going to play. If it's not healthy and it's ridiculous to play, then I won't play."Despite initial reports suggesting Miller would be sidelined until 2021, head coach Vic Fangio said in September that it was "too early" to rule out the Super Bowl 50 MVP for the entire season.Miller, the Broncos' all-time sack leader, racked up eight over 15 games last season. He's led Denver in sacks in eight of his nine NFL campaigns since entering the league as the second overall pick in 2011.The Broncos are off to a 1-3 start after losing multiple key players to injuries.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New Orleans Saints decided to stay in New Orleans and not evacuate to Indianapolis on Thursday as Hurricane Delta weakens and heads west of the city, The Athletic's Jeff Duncan reports.The Saints reportedly considered shifting to Indianapolis due to the hurricane and playing their Monday Night Football game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Lucas Oil Stadium since the Colts will be on the road in Week 5.Moving the game reportedly was a last resort for the Saints.Hurricane Delta has already caused one major schedule change in Louisiana, as LSU's home game Saturday was moved from Baton Rouge to Missouri.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Houston Texans' search for the fourth head coach in team history will begin only after the 2020 season - and it'll have to wait until the team finds a new general manager."We'll search for a general manager first, find the right guy, and then we'll hire the coach," Texans owner Cal McNair said Wednesday, according to John McClain of the Houston Chronicle. "Jack (Easterby)'s agreed to be the interim general manager while we conduct our search. Once we find the right GM, Jack will return to his position as executive vice president of football operations."The Texans, who are 0-4 to start the 2020 season, parted ways with head coach and general manager Bill O'Brien on Monday after six-plus seasons.Houston plans to have assistant head coach Romeo Crennel on the sidelines as the team's interim head coach until the end of the campaign."We're going to do this the right way," McNair said. "We'll start the interview process after the season and follow the league's protocols."We're going to work hard to get the best possible people for our organization. I think within the next couple of weeks, we'll start the process internally. Right now, we're focused on Sunday's game against (the) Jacksonville (Jaguars)."O'Brien posted a 52-48 regular-season record with the Texans and went 2-4 in the postseason. He was the third official head coach in franchise history after Dom Capers and Gary Kubiak.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay believes the NFL shouldn't have even started its season amid the coronavirus pandemic."My true opinion, I felt like we shouldn't have even had one (season) because of what was going on. It's a difficult time," Slay said Wednesday when addressing the recent positive tests across the league, according to Tim McManus of ESPN."We shouldn't have had (a season)," Slay added moments later. "But it is what it is. We'll go to work and get it done. If there's a way we can play, I'll go play."A coronavirus outbreak hit several members of the Tennessee Titans recently, which forced the league to move their Week 4 contest against the Pittsburgh Steelers and possibly their upcoming matchup against the Buffalo Bills.Additionally, the Patriots have placed three players on the reserve/COVID-19 list this week, including quarterback Cam Newton and cornerback Stephon Gilmore.Slay said he based his decision to play on the Eagles' and NFL's established COVID-19 protocols."They came up with a great game plan to have us in the building," he said, according to Reuben Frank of NBC Sports. "Before then I was thinking to myself, 'How are they going to do this?'"Now I feel comfortable doing it because of the fact that I'm getting tested every day."Over 60 players opted out before the campaign began, including Philadelphia's recently-acquired wide receiver Marquise Goodwin.Slay, 29, is playing his first season with the Eagles this year after a seven-season stint with the Detroit Lions. The three-time Pro Bowler, who inked a three-year, $50-million deal in the offseason, has amassed 20 tackles and two pass breakups through four games with Philadelphia.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, Chris Allen of 4for4.com joins Boone to discuss the most important fantasy questions heading into Week 5.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes says he knew playing the 2020 campaign amid the coronavirus pandemic would be challenging heading into the NFL season."It's a different time. I think that's the biggest thing," Mahomes said Wednesday, according to NFL.com. "We knew that coming into the season. If you thought you were going to go through the entire season and no one was going to test positive, then you had a little bit of false hope. You just trust that the protocols in place are the right protocols."Mahomes is paying special attention, considering his fiancee Brittany is pregnant."I try to do whatever I can to social distance and stay away," Mahomes added. "It's being available for the team, but even more for me just keeping my family safe."Images of Mahomes and New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore's postgame embrace surfaced on social media Wednesday after Gilmore tested positive for COVID-19.

The Seattle Seahawks have ruled out star safety Jamal Adams for Sunday's prime-time game against the Minnesota Vikings due to a groin injury, head coach Pete Carroll said Wednesday, according to Maria Santora of KVAL News.Adams was also sidelined during the Seahawks' victory over the Miami Dolphins in Week 4. The All-Pro defender injured his groin during Seattle's Week 3 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys.Acquired by the Seahawks in a trade from the New York Jets this offseason, the 24-year-old missed just two games due to injury over his three-season stint with the Jets, both last year.The two-time Pro Bowler amassed 23 tackles, two sacks, and one pass breakup in his first three appearances with Seattle.Carroll said he doesn't expect first-round rookie linebacker Jordyn Brooks to play Sunday but added that cornerback Quinton Dunbar is determined to suit up, according to Aaron Levine of Q13 Fox.The Seahawks have a bye in Week 6.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have ruled out Chris Godwin and LeSean McCoy for their Thursday Night Football game against the Chicago Bears, the club announced, per Carmen Vitall of the team's official site.Leonard Fournette is listed as doubtful.In addition to Godwin, Tampa Bay will also be without fellow wide receiver Justin Watson. Two other Buccaneers wideouts - Mike Evans and Scotty Miller - are questionable for Thursday with ankle and hip/groin injuries, respectively.Miller leads the team in receiving yards (250) and Evans is the team's top threat in the end zone with five receiving touchdowns.This will mark the second consecutive game Godwin has missed since suffering a hamstring ailment in Week 3.McCoy suffered an ankle injury last Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers and didn't return. Fournette missed Tampa Bay's matchup against L.A. with an ankle ailment of his own.Ronald Jones is expected to receive the bulk of carries due to the injuries plaguing the team's running back group. Jones has rushed for 253 yards this season and is averaging 4.4 yards per carry.Rookie running back Ke'Shawn Vaughan could also see an expanded workload.The 3-1 Buccaneers enter Thursday having won three games in a row.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.A pair of 3-1 teams face off Thursday when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-4.5, 44) take on the Chicago Bears, who are looking for an offensive spark after their first loss on Sunday. Can they find it against an opportunistic Buccaneers defense?Here are our favorite trends, props, and bets for Thursday night's contest.Betting trendsTom Brady is undefeated in his career against the Bears - boasting a 5-0 record straight up and 3-1-1 against the spread - and he's in a solid spot for this one. Brady is 18-11-2 ATS as a road favorite since 2016, while the under is a stellar 21-9-1 in those games.He's also worth betting following Sunday's strong showing. Since 2014, the former Patriots quarterback is 14-4 ATS (17-1 SU) when his team scores 38 points in the previous game. He's also covered 10 of his last 13 after a 350-yard passing game or better, and he's 23-11-1 in his last 35 games after tossing at least three touchdown passes.The trends aren't as optimistic on the other side. Nick Foles is 3-9 ATS in his career as a home 'dog, and he's 3-9 ATS in his last 12 games after he throws fewer than 250 years in the previous matchup. The under is 8-4 through those 18 contests.Don't overlook the Thursday night effect, either - Brady and Foles are both 7-3 ATS in their last 10 in prime time, though Brady is 8-4-1 ATS in his career on Thursday night. Road favorites have also gone 10-4-1 ATS in their last 15 tries on Thursday.Player propsNick Foles passing yards under 251.5 yards (-115)Even if you're optimistic about Foles, this number is too high. The Bears field general has thrown for fewer than 250 yards in 23 of his last 30 regular-season starts and has fallen short of that mark in both appearances this year. He's thrown under 250 yards in 34 career regular-season games (min. five attempts) but has only topped 250 yards the following week just eight times.The Bucs have held opposing signal-callers below this yardage total in six of their last nine, dating back to last season - despite their tendency toward shoot-outs in recent years - and their pass defense ranks fourth in DVOA in 2020. Take advantage of a bad number on a shaky QB.Mike Evans to score a touchdown (-106)Tampa Bay is running out of healthy receivers. With a short turnaround this week, the Bucs practiced Tuesday without Evans, Chris Godwin, Scott Miller, or Justin Watson. Godwin will probably be out Thursday, but Evans did play through his injury Sunday and had even closed the first half with a touchdown.Evans' fifth score this year also marked his fifth consecutive game with a touchdown. Brady should be looking the 27-year-old's way even more with Godwin likely sidelined - if the seventh-year receiver can fight through the pain once again.Best betUnder 44The NFL is in the midst of a scoring boom, but don't expect that to carry into this contest. The Buccaneers' offense is banged up, but the defensive unit has performed at an elite level early on and should be able to corral a Bears offense that put up just 11 points a week ago. If Chicago's defense plays up to its standard from the first four weeks, this game will remain well under the total.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.

Former Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien got into verbal altercations with multiple staff members - along with arguments involving pass-rusher J.J. Watt and defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver at practice - in the weeks leading up to his firing, according to the Houston Chronicle's Aaron Wilson.Watt expressed his frustration with the team's situation Sunday after the club fell to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 4."We obviously have to do something different. Something has to change. Something has to be different. Only thing I know I can do is work harder," Watt said, per Wilson.The star pass-rusher said on Wednesday there's no bad blood with his former coach and thanked him for his time leading the organization."I appreciate what Bill did here. I'm very thankful for what Bill did," Watt said, according to NFL Network's James Palmer. "I don't have ill will. I do look forward to a fresher start."O'Brien received intense scrutiny since the season began, with much attention focused on his locker room presence.

A group of Tennessee Titans held a group workout on Sept. 30 despite the NFL's directive that banned such gatherings while the club's facility was closed due to its COVID-19 outbreak, sources told team reporter Paul Kuharsky.Kuharsky's source adds quarterback Ryan Tannehill was present for the workout.The meetup took place at Montgomery Bell Academy in Nashville, where private school students saw a group of football players they identified as members of the Titans.

New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore has tested positive for COVID-19, he confirmed Wednesday.In a statement released on Twitter, Gilmore thanked his supporters for their well-wishes and said he's asymptomatic.

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 New York Jets will start Joe Flacco at quarterback in Week 5 after ruling out Sam Darnold due to a shoulder injury, the team announced.Flacco's upcoming game against the Arizona Cardinals will be his first start since Week 8 of last season when he was a member of the Denver Broncos.The veteran quarterback was active for the first time this year in Week 4 and completed two passes in a quick appearance after Darnold briefly left to be evaluated for an injury.Darnold injured his shoulder after being slammed to the turf by the Broncos' defense. The young signal-caller exited the game but managed to return and played through the injury.

After the Houston Texans fired Bill O'Brien on Monday, many pointed to Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney as an ideal replacement due to his time with quarterback Deshaun Watson.However, Swinney quickly dispelled any rumors connecting the two."I have not heard from Deshaun and that is not even anything that I want to even have to think about," he said before laughing, according to Matt Young of the Houston Chronicle."You don't want to ask anything about (Clemson's next opponent) Miami?" he continued. "Next question."Swinney spent three seasons as Watson's coach with the Tigers from 2014-2016. The duo captured a national title in the quarterback's final collegiate campaign.The 50-year-old bench boss is also said to have a relationship with Texans executive vice president of football operations Jack Easterby, per Young.O'Brien was relieved of his duties after an 0-4 start to the 2020 season. Assistant head coach Romeo Crennel will serve as Houston's interim coach.Prying Swinney away from Clemson would prove to be a difficult task for the Texans if the team expressed interest. He's currently college football's highest-paid coach at $9.3 million per year.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.In this week's edition, we try to sum up how every team has fared during a chaotic, injury-filled, and wildly unpredictable first month of the 2020 season.1. Kansas City Chiefs (4-0) MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images / MediaNews Group / GettyPrevious Rank: 1The Chiefs made short work of the Ravens and got to play the Patriots when they didn't have Cam Newton. Andy Reid's squad seems to be strolling through the regular season knowing it possesses an extra gear that 90% of the league can't even imagine. That's terrifying.2. Green Bay Packers (4-0)Previous Rank: 3Only one head coach in NFL history (George Seifert) has produced a better record through his first 20 games than Matt LaFleur's 17-3. Aaron Rodgers rediscovering his inner badass helps, of course, but LaFleur deserves far more credit than he's receiving.3. Seattle Seahawks (4-0)Previous Rank: 2Who knew that unshackling your uber-talented quarterback and allowing him to toss dime after dime downfield to two of the league's best deep-ball threats would lead to success? Never let Russ stop cookin'.4. Buffalo Bills (4-0)Previous Rank: 5Bills fans routinely set themselves on fire for fun, so it shouldn't be too shocking that their team is thriving amid the insanity of 2020. But even the most faithful supporters couldn't have imagined Josh Allen making a seismic leap in Year 3.5. Baltimore Ravens (3-1) The Washington Post / The Washington Post / GettyPrevious Rank: 4The Ravens are clearly very good. But with another loss to the Chiefs (Lamar Jackson is now 0-3 against Patrick Mahomes), Baltimore will likely spend the rest of the regular season trying to convince people it can take down the AFC champs when it matters most.6. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-1)Previous Rank: 8Tom Brady has certainly endured some growing pains in his new home. But even with a slew of offensive injuries impacting his supporting cast, the legendary quarterback looks to be finding his groove. Tampa Bay is a legitimate Super Bowl contender.7. Pittsburgh Steelers (3-0)Previous Rank: 6The Steelers are undefeated, but they haven't faced a good opponent yet. With 13 straight games now ahead of them following the rescheduling of their game against the Titans, Pittsburgh must prove it belongs among the AFC's elite.8. Tennessee Titans (3-0)Previous Rank: 7The Titans' outbreak halted two weeks of relative calm around the NFL regarding COVID-19. It remains unclear when Tennessee will resume play, and the club's situation is a stark reminder that this season could become precarious.9. Los Angeles Rams (3-1)Previous Rank: 9This version of the Rams won't dazzle us as much offensively as the team has in year's past, but it seems Sean McVay has learned from his 2019 missteps. Considering how close L.A. was to making the postseason last year, its hot start shouldn't be surprising.10. New Orleans Saints (2-2) Nic Antaya / Getty Images Sport / GettyPrevious Rank: 12When everything is clicking, the Saints still seem like the contender they've been for the past several years. However, aside from Alvin Kamara, who on this team is playing better than in 2018 or 2019? New Orleans' window might be closed already.11. Indianapolis Colts (3-1)Previous Rank: 15Talk of Philip Rivers' demise has proven to be premature, and Indy's defense is allowing the veteran to work within his limits by shutting down offenses weekly. After an easy schedule to start the year, though, the Colts will be truly tested over the next month.12. Cleveland Browns (3-1)Previous Rank: 18Better late than never, I suppose? The Browns appear to be on track to fulfill their hype from before the 2019 campaign, with Odell Beckham Jr. finally looking like the game-changer he's been in the past.13. New England Patriots (2-2)Previous Rank: 10Let's all be grateful that the Patriots didn't actually ride with the Brian Hoyer-Jarrett Stidham quarterback duo for 2020 after the disaster against the Chiefs on Monday. Bill Belichick is a genius, but for a chance at taking down the conference's juggernauts, he needs Newton.14. San Francisco 49ers (2-2)Previous Rank: 13The 49ers' toughest opponent so far this season has been the turf at Metlife Stadium. Injuries have decimated San Francisco's playoff-caliber roster, and to make matters worse, DeForest Buckner has been a monster for the Colts.15. Arizona Cardinals (2-2) Icon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / GettyPrevious Rank: 11After a hot start, the Cardinals crashed back down to Earth over the past two weeks. Kyler Murray and Kliff Kingsbury could be the men to lead Arizona to glory, but perhaps expectations for this team became too big too soon this offseason.16. Chicago Bears (3-1)Previous Rank: 16Whether Nick Foles or Mitchell Trubisky is under center, the Bears just don't feel like a postseason-caliber team after a month despite their record. Their next five opponents include the Bucs, Titans, Saints, and Rams, so Chicago's record could soon reflect its talent.17. Carolina Panthers (2-2)Previous Rank: 23With Christian McCaffrey sidelined, most assumed Carolina - which started 0-2 - would free fall to the bottom tier of the league. But quietly, Teddy Bridgewater and Matt Rhule are building a team that could, at the very least, make the Saints and Bucs earn their spots atop the NFC South.18. Las Vegas Raiders (2-2)Previous Rank: 17The Raiders have made more headlines for their COVID-19 protocol failures than the club's on-field product, which speaks volumes about where the team is in Year 3 of the Jon Gruden era. Maybe nicknaming your new stadium after something famous for being easy to utterly destroy wasn't the smartest idea.19. Dallas Cowboys (1-3)Previous Rank: 14The Cowboys clearly want Dak Prescott to earn every cent of his $31.4-million franchise tag. With their defense unable to stop so much as a nosebleed, Prescott is on pace to be the first quarterback to exceed 800 pass attempts. Could Mike McCarthy be one-and-done in Dallas?20. Minnesota Vikings (1-3) Hannah Foslien / Getty Images Sport / GettyPrevious Rank: 22A finally healthy Dalvin Cook looking like an absolute stud is one of the few positives for the Vikings through four games. While Mike Zimmer and Kirk Cousins likely aren't going anywhere, it might be time for some major changes in Minnesota this offseason.21. Philadelphia Eagles (1-2-1)Previous Rank: 24Carson Wentz has regressed more than anyone could've imagined, injuries are pushing an aging roster to the brink, and Doug Pederson seems to have lost his edge. Luckily, the Eagles play in a city known for its level-headedness.22. Los Angeles Chargers (1-3)Previous Rank: 20While we feel for Tyrod Taylor, he shouldn't see the field again this season with Justin Herbert silencing those who believed he was a reach at No. 6. There might be more bumps ahead in 2020 for the Chargers, but their future is bright.23. Detroit Lions (1-3)Previous Rank: 21Jim Caldwell produced a 27-21 record through his first three seasons in Detroit before being fired following a 9-7 campaign in Year 4. To highlight just how poor the Lions have been under Matt Patricia, the head coach could have gone 16-0 in 2020 and still only be 25-22-1 in Detroit.24. Cincinnati Bengals (1-2-1)Previous Rank: 29Joe Burrow is on pace to shatter Andrew Luck's rookie passing yards record, despite an offensive line in front of him that would make even the former Colts quarterback blush. Questions about whether head coach Zac Taylor is the right guy for Burrow remain though.25. Miami Dolphins (1-3) Michael Reaves / Getty Images Sport / GettyPrevious Rank: 25While the Dolphins are understandably being cautious with Tua Tagovailoa, what value is there in allowing Ryan Fitzpatrick to start until the team is definitely out of the playoff race? With Burrow and Herbert starring, it's time for Tua, who is fully healthy, to join in the fun.26. Houston Texans (0-4)Previous Rank: 19Bill O'Brien should've been fired the second last year's playoff game against the Chiefs ended. Instead, Houston gave the head coach/general manager an extra offseason to complete his destruction of the team's future. Texans fans, for your health, we recommend not looking at your club's 2021 draft picks or cap space.27. Jacksonville Jaguars (1-3)Previous Rank: 27The Jaguars might be better off not drafting highly anymore and just rolling with their late-round picks and undrafted players. Rookie James Robinson looks like a star, and Gardner Minshew has performed solidly. The rest of the roster, which seems as bad as expected, is letting the duo down.28. Denver Broncos (1-3)Previous Rank: 30Nothing like facing the Jets to get some perspective on your season. Denver is keeping its head above water with Drew Lock injured, and the Broncos could get some more luck against the Patriots with Newton potentially out again in Week 5.29. Atlanta Falcons (0-4)Previous Rank: 26Seriously, how much more time does Falcons owner Arthur Blank need to evaluate his coaching staff? Dan Quinn's team is just as unorganized, undisciplined, and almost impossibly poor in clutch situations as it was two years ago.30. Washington Football Team (1-3) Rob Carr / Getty Images Sport / GettyPrevious Rank: 28With the rest of the NFC East also floundering, Washington made a change a quarterback. Kyle Allen will get the first crack to replace Dwayne Haskins, but it's becoming increasingly possible we get the perfect end to Alex Smith's miraculous story.31. New York Giants (0-4)Previous Rank: 31The biggest positive for the Giants through the first month is that they aren't the Jets.32. New York Jets (0-4)Previous Rank: 32At least O'Brien will have company soon. Adam Gase is a dead man walking as the Jets fall flat every week.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Washington Football Team is making a change at quarterback ahead of Week 5, as Kyle Allen will start against the Los Angeles Rams, the club announced Wednesday.Dwayne Haskins, who Washington selected 15th overall last year, is demoted to third string, as veteran Alex Smith will be Allen's backup Sunday.Haskins started just 11 games since entering the league but has failed to find consistency. He owns a 3-8 career record with 11 touchdowns to 10 interceptions, completing just under 60% of his passes.The former Ohio State passer had just one full season of starting experience in college before declaring for the NFL Draft. He was a first-team All-Big Ten selection in his final season with the Buckeyes, winning Rose Bowl MVP.Allen has experience under head coach Ron Rivera, starting 12 games for the Carolina Panthers last year. The former undrafted free agent amassed 3,322 passing yards, 17 touchdowns, and 16 interceptions in 2019.Washington acquired Allen for a fifth-round pick this offseason after Rivera was hired.Smith missed all of last season while recovering from several surgeries on a leg that nearly required amputation. The club has been pleased with the 36-year-old's progress as he continues his comeback.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Tennessee Titans' Week 5 game against the Buffalo Bills is in jeopardy as two more players tested positive for COVID-19, a source told NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.Tennessee was expected to return to its facility Wednesday, but now won't be able to due to its latest COVID-19 results, according to ESPN's Dianna Russini.Mike Vrabel's squad was coming off two consecutive days with clean results following six straight days of positives from 20 players and personnel staff.The Titans' Week 4 matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers was already moved to Week 7 after the team's outbreak.Clubs experiencing outbreaks are required to have at least two consecutive days without a positive test before considering reopening team facilities.The NFL and NFLPA are investigating whether Tennessee violated COVID-19 protocols before and during its outbreak.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

North Dakota State quarterback Trey Lance is entering the 2021 NFL Draft and won't play in the school's upcoming season, which was postponed until the spring, he told Yahoo Sports' Pete Thamel.Lance scored four touchdowns - two passing and two rushing - against Central Arkansas in the Bison's lone fall contest Saturday. He won all 17 games he started in his career at North Dakota State and finished with 30 passing touchdowns against one interception.Despite coming from an FCS school, Lance has been widely projected as a first-round pick in 2021. The upcoming NFL draft is likely to feature Clemson's Trevor Lawrence and Ohio State's Justin Fields at quarterback. Lance "absolutely" believes he can challenge the two college superstars to be the first quarterback selected."I'm very confident in myself and my ability both from a mental and physical standpoint," he said.Lance is looking to follow Easton Stick of the Los Angeles Chargers and Carson Wentz of the Philadelphia Eagles as recent North Dakota State quarterbacks to be drafted.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.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 5.Updated rankings (including Standard and PPR) will be released Thursday, with the final version coming down Sunday morning.Half PPR

Find line reports, best bets, and subscribe to push notifications in the Betting News section.The Rams certainly didn't make it comfortable, but they got the job done as we move on to Week 5 unscathed.Looking ahead, based on the teams we have and haven't picked so far, we're in a good position to make a nice run. So let's do exactly that.Week 5 confidence rankingConfidence rankings (CR) are out of 10 based on the author's picks:AWAYHOME (SPREAD)PICK (CR)MinnesotaSeattle (-7)SEA (9)CincinnatiBaltimore (-13.5)BAL (9)MiamiSan Francisco (OFF)SF (7)ArizonaNY Jets (+6.5)ARI (7)LA RamsWashington (+9)LAR (7)LA ChargersNew Orleans (-7.5)NO (7)JacksonvilleHouston (-6.5)HOU (6)PhiladelphiaPittsburgh (-7)PIT (6)NY GiantsDallas (-9)DAL (6)DenverNew England (OFF)NE (4)Tampa BayChicago (+6)TB (3)CarolinaAtlanta (-3.5)CAR (2)BuffaloTennessee (OFF)TEN (2)IndianapolisCleveland (+2.5)CLE (1)(Odds source: theScore Bet)Author's pick: Seattle SeahawksSeattle is a beautiful city. Its waterfront is gorgeous, there's a fun downtown core, clean architecture, plenty of greenery, and it's just a short drive away from Mount Rainier. Despite all the city offers, it's fair to say Mike Zimmer and the Vikings hate visiting.CenturyLink Field has been a house of horrors for the Vikings, and the Seahawks have become Zimmer's kryptonite. Minnesota has visited Seattle in each of the last two seasons - with much better teams than the current Vikings - and it hasn't come close to winning on either occasion while also going 0-2 ATS. Since Zimmer was named head coach of the Vikings in 2014, they're 0-4 against the Seahawks and have looked miserable when playing in Seattle.Zimmer will need to dig deep for this Week 5 trip. His team is limping into Seattle with a depleted defense to take on a Seahawks offense that ranks second in the NFL in yards and points per game, and first in red-zone touchdown percentage and yards per pass. Russell Wilson is indeed cooking, and the Vikings' defense won't slow him while missing key contributors at all three phases, and as it gives up 6.1 yards per play this season.Offensively, the Vikings could give Seattle some problems, especially following the emergence of Justin Jefferson. But it's hard to see them keeping pace with the hosts. Minnesota needs to establish the run for Kirk Cousins to find success, and that's where the Seahawks excel defensively, ranking third in the NFL while allowing just 3.4 yards per rush.It's going to be another long evening for the Vikings at CenturyLink.Avoid: Dallas CowboysIt's been a minefield of a season in survivor pools, and if you've made it this far, are you really comfortable risking it all on the Cowboys? If the Falcons simply jumped on an onside kick, Dallas would be 0-4 right now, and that record would be fully deserved.Opposing offenses have dominated the Cowboys, and it's impossible to feel safe backing a team with a defense that has more holes than a mesh tank top. Dallas ranks dead last in the NFL in points allowed and points per play against. The Cowboys are also 22nd in yards allowed per play, and they would be lower if Dallas didn't keep falling far behind in the second half, resulting in the opposition getting conservative with its play-calling.The Giants don't often catch fire offensively, but there are enough weapons on this team to exploit a miserable Cowboys defense, even without the injured Saquon Barkley and Sterling Shepard. Despite falling to 0-4, the Giants haven't just laid down this season. They've competed well against the Steelers, Bears, and Rams, and defensively New York has been better than expected, ranking sixth while allowing just 5.1 yards per play.Don't bite on the chalk in a divisional showdown between a pair of clubs with a combined one win. There are eight teams I'd rather pick this week than the Cowboys.Alex 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.

Find line reports, best bets, and subscribe to push notifications in the Betting News section.We're a quarter of the way through the NFL season, and the divisional race is already starting to crystalize for a few teams. The AFC West is clearly the Chiefs' to lose, while the NFC East is anybody's to "win" - if you can even call it that with four sub-.500 teams.Unlike the preseason divisional markets, which feature saturated pricing and relies heavily on blind prognostication, betting divisions in-season lets you attack value after gaining four weeks of valuable info. Here are my favorite divisional bets after the first quarter of the season:Washington Football Team to win the NFC East (+1000)Before the year, oddsmakers pegged Washington as one of the worst teams in the NFL. That hasn't necessarily changed over four weeks. But most didn't expect the Cowboys and Eagles to be similarly inept at the quarter mark, too.Washington has the best defense in this division and already has a win over Philly, which is hampered by an inaccurate Carson Wentz and decimated offensive line. The Cowboys' defense might be one of the worst in NFL history, and the Giants' ceiling is capped without Saquon Barkey.Washington isn't the best team in the NFC East, but it's only a half-game back from the division lead and plays just one team with a winning record over the next seven weeks. At 10-1, this is easily the best value on the entire board.Tampa Bay Buccaneers to win the NFC South (+105)The Saints might be in trouble. They beat the Buccaneers in Week 1 despite an uneasy showing from Drew Brees. Then, in three games without Michael Thomas, they lost to the Raiders and Packers and were down 14 points to the Lions before roaring back (as Detroit's opponents tend to do).This offense should find its footing again when Thomas returns, but Brees' play early in the year hints that the elite upside of previous Saints offenses could be a thing of the past. The bigger issue might be on defense, where New Orleans is allowing 30.8 points per game, eighth-worst in the NFL.Compare all that to the Buccaneers, who rank sixth in PFF in offensive and defensive grades - teasing the upside we thought they had if they cleaned up their turnover issues. Sure enough, their turnover margin is plus-2 on the year, allowing top-tier talent on both sides of the ball to shine. Tampa Bay is the better of these two teams and has a one-game lead, making this an easy buy at plus-money.Indianapolis Colts to win the AFC South (-105)The Colts are for real. They entered the week ranked No. 1 in DVOA and defensive DVOA, and they subsequently held the undefeated Bears to 11 points in an easy road win. Their net yards per play - a common tool used by handicappers to rate teams - is second-best at 1.1, just ahead of the undefeated Steelers (0.9), Packers (0.8), and Chiefs (0.7).Indianapolis' schedule has been favorable, but it's still blown out its opposition aside from Week 1 when it outgained the Jaguars by 204 yards and lost thanks to a handful of key plays. This slate also hasn't been any easier than what the Patriots faced a year ago, and the Colts have allowed fewer yards through four games than New England's historically dominant defense did in the same stretch.The biggest challengers to Indianapolis' divisional goals are the Titans, who have outscored three teams with losing records by a combined six points. Their schedule is on pause due to the team's coronavirus outbreak, leaving even more doubt in betting them to overtake the Colts. Indianapolis is the clear gem of this division, and the short price makes it even clearer.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.

Atlanta Falcons safety Damontae Kazee suffered a torn Achilles during Monday night's contest against the Green Bay Packers, head coach Dan Quinn told 92.9 The Game, per Will McFadden of the team's official site.Kazee sustained the injury in the second quarter. He was ultimately carted off the field and ruled out for the game.The 27-year-old is set to become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season. The San Diego State product has recorded 10 interceptions and 13 passes defended over four campaigns in Atlanta.Kazee's ailment is another major blow to a Falcons secondary that has been decimated by injuries. Atlanta entered Monday's game missing both of its starting safeties in Keanu Neal and Ricardo Allen. Additionally, A.J. Terrell is on the reserve/COVID-19 list and Darqueze Dennard is on injured reserve with a hamstring injury.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers found humor in the notion that he was over the hill following a couple of seasons below his traditional MVP form."I sometimes laugh when people talk about down years for me, because a lot of times down years for me are career years for most quarterbacks," he said Tuesday on "The Pat McAfee Show."Rodgers saw his numbers dip slightly in 2018 and 2019, prompting chatter that he was no longer capable of carrying the Packers as he had done for years.Green Bay did him no favors this past offseason, selecting a quarterback in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft to eventually replace him rather than take a skill player to improve his supporting cast.However, Rodgers has enjoyed a return to peak form this season. The 36-year-old has thrown for 13 touchdowns and zero interceptions while leading the Packers to a 4-0 start. He's on pace for 4,856 yards and 52 touchdowns through the air, which would represent new career highs.Passing stats: Aaron Rodgers in 2020TotalNFL RankYards12145thTouchdowns132ndPasser Rating128.42ndYards/Attempt8.74th (tied)Rodgers threw for 4,002 yards, 26 touchdowns, and four interceptions last season. In 2018, he tossed for 4,442 yards, 25 touchdowns, and two interceptions.Rodgers owns the best touchdown-to-interception ratio in NFL history with a minimum of 1,500 pass attempts, averaging 4.49 touchdowns for every pick he commits. Russell Wilson ranks second, averaging 3.47 touchdowns per interception.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The San Francisco 49ers released wide receiver Mohamed Sanu, the team announced Tuesday.Sanu registered just one reception for nine yards over three games after signing with San Francisco in mid-September. The 49ers brought him in amid a rash of injuries at wide receiver, but they've since gotten healthier at the position.Sanu was with the New England Patriots at the beginning of training camp. The team cut him despite sending a second-round pick to the Atlanta Falcons in exchange for his services the previous season.The 31-year-old had his most productive campaign in 2018, racking up 838 yards and four touchdowns with the Falcons while operating as the top receiving option after Julio Jones.In 15 games split between the Falcons and Patriots last year, Sanu posted 59 catches for 520 yards and two touchdowns.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 Harry How / Getty Images Sport / GettyJustin Herbert, ChargersNext UpRosteredFABat NO16%$2Herbert found his way into last week's column as a potential long-term option you likely wanted to avoid in a tough Week 4 matchup against the Bucs. It turns out he didn't need coddling.The rookie put up 290 passing yards and three touchdowns while going toe to toe with Tom Brady. Herbert now faces a Saints team that's given up three passing scores in each of its last three contests. After an impressive opening month of his career, the passer is now poised to be a high-end QB2 with QB1 upside the rest of the way.Daniel Jones, GiantsNext UpRosteredFABat DAL34%$1Jones hasn't reached double-digit fantasy points in three straight games, but we knew his September schedule was incredibly difficult. His suffocating string of opponents ends this week with a Cowboys defense that's among the top five in fantasy points allowed to quarterbacks, and that includes Dallas giving up 12 touchdown passes over its last three outings.With one of the highest projected point totals on the Week 5 slate, the game against Dallas should be a shootout featuring Herbert against a vulnerable secondary. Consider him a strong streaming option for the next couple of weeks.Long-term options (don't start in Week 5): Ryan Tannehill vs. BUF (49% rostered), Jimmy Garoppolo vs.MIA (31% rostered)Streamer options: Teddy Bridgewater at ATL (19% rostered), Gardner Minshew at HOU (46% rostered), Kirk Cousins at SEA (29% rostered), Philip Rivers at CLE (21% rostered)Running backs James Gilbert / Getty Images Sport / GettyJoshua Kelley/Justin Jackson, ChargersNext UpRosteredFABat NO55%/5%$49/$24Austin Ekeler suffered a Grade 2 hamstring strain on Sunday, and he's now out for four-to-six weeks and possibly longer. Kelley, who was working as the power complement to Ekeler, is now positioned to be the Chargers' lead back, with Jackson playing a change-of-pace role.Since Herbert was placed at the helm, the Chargers' offense has been a revelation, going from one of the NFL's slowest-paced units in 2019 to the top half of the league in 2020, according to Football Outsiders. The Saints' run defense is stout, but Los Angeles' schedule softens considerably after Week 5.If Kelley is still available in your league, he's worth paying for since he'll be a fantasy RB2 moving forward. Jackson is a sneakier add, and he's capable of delivering as a weekly upside flex play.Damien Harris, PatriotsNext UpRosteredFABvs. DEN31%$49After Sony Michel was placed on injured reserve Monday, Harris was activated and immediately thrust into a lead back role against the Chiefs. The sophomore rushed 17 times for 100 yards in a losing effort.It was a strong return for a player who drew plenty of praise in training camp and now looks to be the favorite for carries in New England's backfield.Patriots running backs are always subject to the weekly gameplan, so we can't lock Harris in for workhorse volume yet. But he's a promising young runner in a well-coached offense, who displayed RB2 upside in his first start of 2020. That's exactly the kind of player you should use your FAB budget to acquire.Chase Edmonds, CardinalsNext UpRosteredFABat NYJ34%$19Through the first month, Edmonds has looked like the Cardinals' best running back. Kenyan Drake, their current starter, has been unable to recapture his second-half magic from last season, and his lack of production - even in favorable matchups - has become too glaring to overlook. Arizona may have never traded for Drake if Edmonds stayed healthy in 2019.Edmonds racked up 150 total yards and three touchdowns during his lone start last year. You should be trying to acquire him in case Drake gets benched or injured. This situation might take a few weeks to develop, so look elsewhere if you're in search of immediate RB help.D'Ernest Johnson, BrownsNext UpRosteredFABvs. IND1%$14The Browns have found success with a run-heavy attack under head coach Kevin Stefanski. Even after Nick Chubb went down with a knee injury that's expected to keep him out for at least six weeks, Cleveland's ground game kept chugging on Sunday.

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton hasn't experienced any COVID-19 symptoms as of Monday after testing positive for the virus last week, a source told ESPN.Newton - who reportedly tested positive Oct. 2 - must continue to not exhibit symptoms, have two negative tests 24 hours apart, and be cleared by the Patriots' doctor to potentially play in Week 5.New England hosts the Denver Broncos on Sunday. The AFC East club hasn't had any other positive COVID-19 tests.With Newton sidelined for Week 4, Brian Hoyer started Monday's game - which was pushed back due to Newton's positive result - against the Kansas City Chiefs.The veteran quarterback was benched for Jarrett Stidham after throwing one interception and losing a fumble in the 26-10 loss. Stidham also had two turnovers, including a pick-6, but he threw the first touchdown pass of his career.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Miami Dolphins will continue to roll with Ryan Fitzpatrick as their starting quarterback for Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers, the team announced Tuesday.Head coach Brian Flores said Monday he won't be rushed into playing first-round quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who's 11 months removed from undergoing surgery for a dislocated hip and posterior wall fracture."If it was my kid and he had a serious injury like that, I wouldn't want his coach to be in a rush to put him in there because of media pressure," Flores said."No one is going to pressure me into doing anything."Miami's playoff hopes are dwindling after starting the season 1-3, though the expanded playoff format should help teams around the league stay in the hunt longer than usual.Fitzpatrick has thrown for 994 yards and four touchdowns against five interceptions - two of which came in the Week 4 loss to the Seattle Seahawks - through four weeks. He's also completed 69% of his passes.The push for Tagovailoa to make his debut has ramped up amid impressive early season performances from fellow rookie quarterbacks Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals and Justin Herbert of the Los Angeles Chargers.Tagovailoa starred at Alabama before being drafted by Miami at No. 5 overall in this year's draft. He finished his college career with 87 touchdowns against just 11 interceptions in 32 games.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Tennessee Titans recorded no new positive COVID-19 tests Tuesday, sources told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.It's Tennessee's second straight clean day after six consecutive days of positive tests, which could allow the team to reopen its facility.The NFL requires clubs experiencing outbreaks to have at least two consecutive days without a positive to consider clearing them to return, so it's possible the Titans will be back at practice Wednesday.Tennessee's outbreak stands at 20 between players and personnel. Any additional cases moving forward would put Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills in serious jeopardy.The Titans had their Week 4 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers rescheduled to Week 7.The NFL previously said it won't reopen the AFC South club's facility until they're "convinced" the transmission event is at an end.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

We're just four weeks into the 2020 NFL campaign, but a number of first-year players are already making their marks on the league.Here's a look at the top five offensive and defensive Rookie of the Year candidates for the early portion of the season.Offensive Rookie of the Year5. Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers James Gilbert / Getty Images Sport / GettyIt's hard not to be impressed with Herbert after his first three NFL starts. A prospect whom many believed needed more polish before taking the field, the former Oregon standout was thrust into the Chargers' starting lineup following Tyrod Taylor's medical setback.Herbert has flashed plenty of promise despite injuries to L.A.'s receivers and offensive line. He already has the deep game working, as only Russell Wilson has scored more touchdown passes on attempts traveling at least 20 yards through the air. The 2020 sixth overall pick is also demonstrating plenty of natural accuracy, especially on timing routes, completing 72% of his pass attempts so far.Overall, Herbert's first three pro starts have been successful ones: Head coach Anthony Lynn and the Chargers' front office couldn't have hoped for much more than 931 yards and five touchdowns with three interceptions. Herbert even nearly defeated Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on the road this past Sunday.4. CeeDee Lamb, Dallas CowboysOn a Cowboys offense featuring a plethora of weapons for Dak Prescott to choose from, Lamb is making his presence felt. With at least five catches in all four games this year, the dynamic pass-catcher is consistently finding ways to get open.Lamb ranks second among rookie receivers with 16 catches and 309 yards, and he scored his first two NFL touchdowns in Week 4. Prescott has a 134.4 passer rating when targeting Lamb, who's doing damage on contested targets and after the catch. Expect them to keep developing their connection as the season progresses.3. Justin Jefferson, Minnesota Vikings Adam Bettcher / Getty Images Sport / GettyThe fifth receiver selected from an incredibly deep 2020 class is the cream of the crop at his position thus far. Running routes primarily from the slot at LSU, Jefferson is displaying an advanced game for a Vikings squad that was desperate for a secondary option opposite Adam Thielen.Jefferson leads all first-year receivers with 348 yards, 14 first downs, and 21.8 yards per reception after breakout performances against the Tennessee Titans and Houston Texans. He's found the end zone just once so far, but he's a polished route-runner for his age and dangerous after the catch. If his first two outings had been as strong as his most recent pair, Jefferson would have a legitimate claim to the No. 1 spot.2. Joe Burrow, Cincinnati BengalsThis year's first overall pick is certainly living up to the hype early on. Battered and bruised behind a suspect offensive line, Burrow has led the Bengals to a 1-2-1 record through four games.The former LSU star ranks seventh in the NFL with 1,121 passing yards, adding six touchdowns to just two interceptions. Burrow has shown plenty of poise under pressure, and his ability to scramble and make defenders miss in the pocket is an underrated trait.Burrow appears to be leading a turnaround after Cincinnati posted the league's worst record in 2019. Even if the Bengals aren't competing for a playoff spot by season's end, the talented passer will be a top candidate for Offensive Rookie of the Year if his squad displays enough improvement.1. James Robinson, Jacksonville Jaguars James Gilbert / Getty Images Sport / GettyWho would have thought an undrafted free agent would be the player to beat after four weeks?Robinson has been a revelation for a Jaguars team that waived Leonard Fournette prior to Week 1. His 285 yards on the ground rank seventh in the NFL and he's hauled in 14 catches for 161 receiving yards. The former Illinois State star leads all rookies with eight runs of 10 yards or more and is averaging 3.2 yards after contact per attempt, according to PFF.Though he's thriving to the surprise of many at the head of Jacksonville's offense, the powerful tailback will need to up his game against top competition if he's to keep hold of the No. 1 spot. For now, Robinson is the league's most productive offensive rookie.Honorable Mentions: Clyde Edwards-Helaire (Chiefs), Jonathan Taylor (Colts), Antonio Gibson (Washington)Defensive Rookie of the Year5. Jeremy Chinn, Carolina PanthersDrafted as a safety out of FCS Southern Illinois, Chinn has primarily played his snaps at linebacker since the Panthers selected him in the second round this past April. The move appears to be a success thus far, as the athletic defender presents a favorable matchup in space against opposing tight ends and running backs.Chinn leads Carolina with 35 tackles and is playing well enough in every phase of the game to carve out an increased role moving forward. He's been an excellent complement to Shaq Thompson and Tahir Whitehead.4. Jaylon Johnson, Chicago Bears Icon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / GettyThrust into the starting lineup as a rookie opposite stud cornerback Kyle Fuller, Johnson is making the Bears look as though they came away with a second-round steal.Johnson has already been targeted 26 times through four games but only allowed 12 catches. That rate, along with his 13.4 coverage snaps per reception, leads all rookies at his position, according to PFF. Johnson is making plays on the ball as well: Only James Bradberry defended more passes than the former Utah star in the first quarter of the season. Chicago got a good one at a key position.3. CJ Henderson, Jacksonville JaguarsHenderson's arrival should make Jaguars fans feel slightly better about the team trading away Jalen Ramsey. Henderson hasn't been perfect, but the Florida product's strong performances against the Indianapolis Colts and Tennessee Titans to kick off the year place him among the early rookie standouts.The speedy defender intercepted a pass in his NFL debut and has since proven a tricky matchup for opposing receivers. He's defending passes and appears to have improved his tackling abilities - something experts knocked him for leading up to the draft. Henderson has allowed just 23 total yards after the catch in primary coverage, and four of his 15 tackles have come at or behind the line of scrimmage.2. Chase Young, Washington Football Team G Fiume / Getty Images Sport / GettyA groin injury has forced Young to play only three games thus far, but he hasn't needed much time to make his presence known around the NFL. The second overall pick has notched 2.5 sacks in his first three contests - the most recent of which he left with the injury - illustrating why he was viewed as the top overall prospect in his class.Able to beat veteran left tackles with power, technique, and athleticism, Young pressured the quarterback at a consistent rate before going down. Once he returns to the lineup, the star edge rusher should continue to dominate and remain a favorite for Defensive Rookie of the Year.1. Antoine Winfield Jr., Tampa Bay BuccaneersEvaluators are somewhat loose with the phrase, "All over the field," but Winfield is truly impacting every phase of the game as a rookie. He's yet to intercept a pass, but the first-year safety has forced a handful of incompletions and is thriving in run defense.Winfield's resume through four weeks speaks for itself: 25 total tackles (with just one miss), one forced fumble, and two sacks. Whether in the box or as a deep-lying defender, the 2019 All-American is proving to be the last piece of the puzzle for an already stout Buccaneers defense.Honorable Mentions: L'Jarius Sneed (Chiefs), Patrick Queen (Ravens), Javon Kinlaw (49ers)Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Atlanta Falcons star receiver Julio Jones did not return to Monday night's game against the Green Bay Packers due to a hamstring injury.Jones played in the first half of the game and recorded four catches for 32 yards, but he didn't exit the locker room after halftime and was ruled out during the second half.The 31-year-old was questionable to even play against Green Bay due to a pre-existing hamstring issue. He caught just two passes against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 2 and missed the Falcons' Week 3 tilt against the Chicago Bears with the injury.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Julio Jones secured his place in the record books Monday night, becoming the Atlanta Falcons' all-time leader in receptions.

The Kansas City Chiefs caught a huge break in the first half of their Monday night matchup against the New England Patriots after officials ruled Patrick Mahomes in the grasp on a potential interception.As Patriots pass-rusher Chase Winovich sacked Mahomes, the quarterback attempted to get the pass off and appeared to turn the ball over with New England recovering.The officials had a different idea, though, ruling that Mahomes was in the grasp and wiping the potential turnover off the board.

Sunday Rundown recaps the most important developments from the day's action and examines the significance of those events moving forward.The Browns are alright Jason Miller / Getty Images Sport / GettyThe Cleveland Browns almost blew a 27-point fourth-quarter lead, but that's not important right now. All that matters is that they held on to beat the Dallas Cowboys 49-38. Cleveland has won three straight games and sits two games above .500 for the first time in six years. Keep your eyes peeled for winged pigs.What's also important is the way the Browns won this game. They scored on six of their first seven possessions. They pounded out 307 rushing yards on 40 carries even though Nick Chubb left the game with an ankle injury in the first quarter. They got another solid performance from Baker Mayfield. Myles Garrett continues to be a dominant edge rusher. And Odell Beckham Jr. had his best game as a Brown, with five catches for 81 yards and two touchdowns plus a dazzling 50-yard TD run on an end-around with 3:25 to go after the Cowboys had pulled to within three points.It's too soon to truly believe in the Browns because that's just the way the world works. But this three-game run has offered a glimpse of the sort of promise Cleveland was widely expected to provide a year ago. The next two weeks - the Indianapolis Colts at home, the Pittsburgh Steelers on the road - should tell us a bit more.Brady is still pretty good James Gilbert / Getty Images Sport / GettyThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers fell behind the Los Angeles Chargers 24-7, with Tom Brady throwing a pick-6 for the second time this season. Then the quarterback proceeded to play with his trademark cold-blooded precision, leading the Bucs to a 38-31 win. Have you heard Brady is 43 years old?Brady wound up throwing five touchdown passes to five different receivers. He completed 18 of his last 20 passes for 269 yards, four touchdowns, zero picks, and a perfect passer rating. He even got his former New England Patriots teammate Rob Gronkowski involved with a 29-yard completion that set up a late field goal. And he did it all with wideout Chris Godwin sidelined with a hamstring injury.The Bucs lost tight end O.J. Howard for the season and have a short week coming up with a Thursday night game at the Chicago Bears. But on a day when their defense was less than stellar, Brady showed he's still capable of bailing them out.NFC East is still bad Abbie Parr / Getty Images Sport / GettyThe Cowboys, New York Giants, and Washington all lost again, while the Philadelphia Eagles needed two late scores to knock out the functional equivalent of the San Francisco 49ers' freshman team. The Eagles entered Week 4 without a win. They're now in first place.The four NFC East teams are now a combined 3-12-1, including 2-11-1 in games against non-division opponents. The only other win outside the division was the Cowboys' herculean comeback against the Falcons. There's a lot of season left, but through four weeks, the NFC East drinks from the toilet.No way Taylor gets his job back, right? Harry How / Getty Images Sport / GettyThe Chargers might have blown that big lead, but they must have realized - if they hadn't already - that rookie Justin Herbert should remain their starting quarterback, even after Tyrod Taylor returns from injury.Herbert completed 20 of 25 passes, with two of his three touchdown tosses covering 53 and 72 yards. He flirted with a perfect passer rating, only to be done in by a late interception. And he's making tough throws: His completion percentage over expected (CPOE) was 12.6, according to Next Gen Stats.The Chargers were down 11 starters due to injury. They certainly seem to have found a capable replacement for the one at the game's most important position.O'Brien is ruining Watson Bob Levey / Getty Images Sport / GettyWhat a shame it is that Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is stuck with a nimrod like Bill O'Brien as his head coach and general manager.It was bad enough that O'Brien wrecked the Texans' skill personnel this offseason. But his insistence on sticking with the ground game while not involving Watson much as a runner (five carries, nine yards) is one of the league's biggest mysteries.

The Philadelphia Eagles are on the board.Quarterback Carson Wentz put the Eagles ahead with a rainbow 42-yard touchdown pass to Travis Fulgham and safety Alex Singleton ran an interception back 30 yards for a touchdown on the very next play to seal a 25-20 victory over the San Francisco 49ers.With the win, the Eagles improved to 1-2-1 and, incredibly, the top spot in the NFC East. The 49ers fell to 2-2 on the year.More to come.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.