The Houston Texans claimed cornerback Vernon Hargreaves, a former first-round pick, off waivers from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the team announced Tuesday.Hargreaves was drafted 11th overall in 2016 but never lived up to expectations in Tampa. He was benched Sunday for a lack of hustle and was waived two days later.Hargreaves represents the second notable in-season cornerback acquisition for the Texans this year. Houston also acquired Gareon Conley, a first-round pick in 2017, from the Oakland Raiders before the trade deadline.The Texans have struggled with injuries in the secondary throughout the season. They've started Johnathan Joseph and Bradley Roby at cornerback when healthy.In nine games with the Bucs this year, Hargreaves notched 40 tackles and one interception. He has two interceptions to his name over 35 career games.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Eric Reid, Carolina Panthers safety and friend of Colin Kaepernick's, suspects the NFL doesn't have genuine intentions when it comes to the arranged workout for the quarterback."If it's a real process, I'm excited," Reid told reporters. "The strange thing is that it's on a Saturday, and it remains to be seen who's gonna be able to make that workout being that it's a day before a game."Kaepernick received notice Monday that the league set up a workout for him in Atlanta and sent invites to all 32 teams. Scouts across the league are expected to attend, though head coaches and general managers likely won't with, as Reid notes, games being played the next day.The 32-year-old signal-caller hasn't been offered a workout by any team since becoming a free agent in 2016. The Seattle Seahawks are the only club to bring him in for a visit during the last three years."At this point, it feels like a PR stunt," Reid said. "Again, being that it's on a Saturday, what decision-makers are gonna be able to attend that workout? The other strange thing is I saw a report that teams were interested in Colin but they reached out to the league about it. That's strange."When asked if he viewed the showcase as progress for Kaepernick, Reid said, "I'll quote Malcolm X: 'If you stick a knife nine inches in my back and pull it out six, that's not progress, there's still a knife in my back.' So we'll see what happens."Reid and Kaepernick were teammates on the San Francisco 49ers from 2013 to 2016. They have been two of the most outspoken figures in the NFL when it comes to social issues in the United States.Reid also said he spoke to Panthers owner David Tepper about the possibility of signing Kaepernick after Carolina placed Cam Newton on injured reserve."He communicated to me that (the Panthers) weren't looking to add a veteran quarterback, but if they were they'd be interested," Reid said.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Minnesota Vikings' offense has been firing on all cylinders lately, and on Wednesday, head coach Mike Zimmer heaped praise on one of the main contributors: assistant head coach and offensive adviser Gary Kubiak."Gary has been tremendous. It's probably the best thing that's ever happened to me since I came here," Zimmer told reporters.Minnesota's offense ranked 20th in the league last season, prompting Zimmer to make some changes to his staff. He promoted Kevin Stefanski to offensive coordinator midway through 2018 and hired Kubiak in the offseason.The offense has improved as a result, sitting eighth in offensive yardage through Week 10. Quarterback Kirk Cousins has impressed, boasting the third-best passer rating in the NFL to go with a sparkling 18-3 touchdown-to-interception ratio.The running game has been potent as well, as the Vikings sit in third with 153 rushing yards per game while leading the NFL with 12 scores.Kubiak had been out of football for a few years, previously serving as head coach of the Denver Broncos from 2015-2016 and the Houston Texans from 2006-2013.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Adam Gase's seat just got a whole lot cooler.New York Jets owner Christopher Johnson told reporters Wednesday that his team will not make a change at head coach before the 2020 campaign, according to Connor Hughes of The Athletic.Johnson added that he told the entire Jets team that Gase won't be fired during or after this season. He said the decision was received very well by the players.Gase's job security has been a topic of conversation throughout the season with New York struggling to a 2-7 record. After a loss to the previously winless Miami Dolphins in Week 9, Jets fans flew a "Fire Adam Gase" banner over the city.In Gase's first year at the helm, New York has allowed the eighth-most points per game while only ranking ahead of the Dolphins and Washington Redskins in points scored per contest.However, the Jets did bounce back in Week 10 by beating the rival New York Giants 34-27. Gase and Co. will now head to the nation's capital to face the Redskins in Week 11.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Philadelphia Eagles left tackle Jason Peters recently underwent arthroscopic knee surgery, head coach Doug Pederson told reporters Wednesday, including 97.3 ESPN's John McMullen.Pederson added that the 16-year veteran, who hasn't played since Week 6 due to a knee issue, would take part in practice on Wednesday and will be re-evaluated at the end of the week.After missing just two games during a four-year stretch between 2013-2016 that saw him named to four straight Pro Bowls, Peters has now missed 12 contests over the past three seasons.Rookie Andre Dillard has filled in for the 37-year-old over the past few weeks and has allowed three sacks and nine pressures during his three starts, according to Pro Football Focus.Pederson also gave updates on wide receiver Alshon Jeffery, who is day-to-day with an ankle issue, and linebacker Nigel Bradham, who won't practice but will do some running on Wednesday. The team is optimistic that Bradham will return this week following a three-game absence due to an ankle injury.Copyright © 2019 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.The Pittsburgh Steelers travel to take on the Cleveland Browns to open Week 11 in what's expected to be freezing-cold temperatures. Here's everything you need to know about the prime-time tilt from a betting perspective.Line movementCleveland is a favorite over Pittsburgh for the first time since 2014. The Browns won that game but have gone 0-7-1 against their division rival since. Freddie Kitchens' team opened -3 and has since seen a fair share of juiced -2.5s around the marketplace. With the Steelers ranking fifth in defensive DVOA and the Browns fully healthy on their side, this total's been pushed from 41 to 40.Betting breakdownThe Browns have seen an odd trend with their totals. After starting the season with six in the 44-48 range, their totals will eventually close at 43 or lower in four consecutive weeks. Cleveland hasn't had a dance partner to engage in a shootout in some time - it's played the New England Patriots, Denver Broncos, and Buffalo Bills over its last three - but the Browns aren't the offensive team we thought they'd be. In fact, their approach has been out of whack.With the addition of Odell Beckham Jr. at wide receiver and quarterback Baker Mayfield in his second year, we thought the Browns were due for a monster season in the passing game. Instead, they enter Week 11 No. 24 in passing DVOA and No. 15 in rushing despite throwing the ball more than 60% of the time.Throwing the ball might be tough against a Steelers defense that's ranked fourth in passing DVOA and 11th in rushing. After running back Nick Chubb went off for 116 yards against the Bills last weekend - his fourth time crossing the century mark in his last six games - you'd expect another heavy dose Thursday. But Cleveland will probably try to throw the ball 40 times - that's just how things have played out this season.Important trendsThe Steelers are the NFL's hottest team against the spread right now. They've ripped off six covers in seven tries since Ben Roethlisberger went down with a season-ending injury. Pittsburgh isn't as aesthetically pleasing as it was in years past, but the team has impressed so far. It has covered in narrow losses to two of the league's best in the San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens, and it beat both L.A. squads outright despite being the underdog in both.X-FactorMayfield isn't having the year we thought he would to this point. The Browns quarterback is completing fewer than 60% of his passes, has more interceptions than touchdowns, and is getting sacked almost three times per game. He's going to be tested again Thursday against a Steelers defense that's ranked second in the league in adjusted sack rate. The last time Cleveland played a top-five defense in that department - San Francisco in Week 5 - Mayfield was sacked four times and the offense mustered a lone field goal in a 28-point blowout.PickBrowns team total over 20.5Pittsburgh has been solid defensively, but there's a chance that it slips up against the rush in this one. The Steelers' success rate against the rush ranks in the bottom half of the league despite facing one of the easier slates of opposing offenses through 10 weeks. The secondary looks to be revamped since acquiring Minkah Fitzpatrick from the Miami Dolphins, but again, the strength of schedule is concerning. The Steelers have allowed 16.7 points per game over the last four but have played passing offenses that rank 31st, 20th, 18th, and 10th in DVOA.Cleveland should have success on the ground to open things up for Mayfield to make just enough plays.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 © 2019 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 before the deadline, 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

OAKLAND - The Golden State Warriors hadn't won a game in 12 days or made the playoffs for 12 years when, in the first week of March 2007, they strode onto the Detroit Pistons' home court with a glint in their eyes that Paul Wong thought he could discern from 2,400 miles away. Yet another losing season was square in the players' sights, but something about the way they looked on TV ran counter to the acquiescence that might be expected of a team that was 26-35. They seemed confident that they could engineer a turnaround together. Perhaps it was time for other people to start believing, too.For decades before the Splash Brothers delivered a dynasty to the Bay Area, doubt in the Warriors was their fans' default state. Wong joined their ranks in 1979 as a 6-year-old new immigrant from Burma who didn't yet speak English. On the final day of the 1981-82 season, with the Warriors needing to beat Seattle to reach the playoffs, he stayed awake past midnight to watch on tape delay as they lost by one point. In 1994, at the first postseason game Wong got to watch in person, Charles Barkley dropped 56 points for the Phoenix Suns to sweep the Warriors from the first round.During a big defeat in the down years that followed, Warriors play-by-play announcer Bob Fitzgerald turned to his broadcast partner, retired NBA guard Jim Barnett, and posed a question of perpetual significance: Where, exactly, does a player look for motivation when they're getting blown out?Barnett's reply stuck with Wong. Back in his day, the broadcaster said, he would fix his gaze on someone in the stands - a personal guest, a child in a jersey - and commit that night to playing for them.On March 5, 2007, Golden State beat Detroit, the best team in the Eastern Conference, 111-93 and flew home for a matchup two nights later with Denver. Wong attended that game with a sign on which he'd printed two words: "We Believe."Paul Wong in 2008. MediaNews Group / Getty ImagesThe premise was absurd - right up until it wasn't. When Wong distributed duplicates of his placards on Oakland street corners and inside Oracle Arena, some people accepted, then promptly dropped the offering on the ground. Only drugs, a few onlookers said, could have emboldened his delusion that the Warriors could win their way into the playoffs.Printing the signs had cost Wong several thousand dollars, so he dusted off any that were discarded and returned them to his stack. Soon, he started to find willing takers in a comparatively optimistic segment of the market: kids. And within a month, after 12 wins in 17 games vaulted the Warriors from 12th place to eighth in the Western Conference, team staffers arranged to meet with Wong at the Hawaiian barbecue restaurant he owned in nearby Alameda. They asked if they could repurpose "We Believe" as an official slogan if the Warriors held on to their playoff spot.Wong gave his blessing on one condition: The team could use his mantra on T-shirts if they were handed out for free.The highlights of the Warriors' subsequent playoff run were timeless. Baron Davis' posterization of Andrei Kirilenko in the second round. The stunning six-game upset of the 67-15 Dallas Mavericks that got Golden State that far. And a memory from before each of those milestones that Wong won't soon forget: the realization, as he entered Oracle ahead of Game 3 against Dallas, that every seat was adorned with his cri de coeur."I choked up," Wong said. "For me to walk into a stadium where every single attendee went home with that shirt, how incredible is that?"––––––––––Your browser does not support the video tag. In October, 12 years on from the fulfillment of Wong's show of faith, a new Warriors season tipped off not in Oakland but in San Francisco, kickstarting the team's passage from one NBA era to the next. Kevin Durant is rehabbing his torn Achilles in Brooklyn. Klay Thompson and Steph Curry are confronting long injury layoffs of their own. And Golden State is no longer the league's singular franchise, reduced instead this season to dreaming of a future return to glory.In a way, it's fitting that the Warriors are assuming this novel identity - temporarily hapless contender - in a new home. They now play at the glitzy, $1.4-billion Chase Center, a traffic-snarled drive across the Bay Bridge from the building formerly known as "Roaracle."What did Oakland retain in the move? A legacy of supporting the Warriors through lean decades and a long-awaited heyday. Stories that bring this fidelity to life, like the genesis of "We Believe." Pride, off the court, in the city's ethnic diversity and the historical propensity of its underdog residents to work hard. And the awareness of what it's like to lose the symbiosis between a place and its team - the relationship that forms when many people watch sports and see in the players a reflection of themselves."Their character as a team represents a lot of the East Bay: the never-die (mentality), the fight in us," Wong said. "When you look at a player like Draymond Green, that's Oakland. It's a personality that they're taking away."Welcome to Oakland in fall 2019, where the nightmarish sensation of a pro team relocating - the departure of the rare business around which thousands of locals orient a significant portion of their lives - is doubly raw. Just as the Warriors have packed up and left, the NFL's Raiders are getting set to depart. Once this season ends they are bound for Las Vegas as soon as 2020, the conclusion of owner Mark Davis's maneuvering to escape Oakland's aged Coliseum.Thearon W. Henderson / Getty ImagesRelocation is a recurring fact of life in more than a few Big Four cities. St. Louis lost baseball's Browns (now the Baltimore Orioles), basketball's Hawks, and football's Cardinals and Rams. Two NBA franchises (the Rockets and Clippers) and the NFL Chargers left San Diego. The NBA and MLB have each, at different times, jilted Milwaukee and Philadelphia; the same goes for Kansas City, which also lost an NHL franchise.But not since 1995, when the Raiders and Rams uprooted simultaneously from Los Angeles, has any city lost multiple teams in such close succession. After several years of fruitless stadium negotiations and grassroots campaigns to keep the Warriors and Raiders, Oakland's sports fans are learning how much those losses hurt."We're in the throes right now of trying to figure that out," Oakland sports historian Paul Brekke-Miesner said. "It's going to be such an incredible hole."When dyed-in-the-wool fans across Oakland think about life without the Warriors and Raiders, a constellation of common concerns and convictions starts to emerge. They fear that basketball crowds at Chase Center won't be nearly as diverse or exuberant as at Oracle. They detest that their dynastic team was handed on a platter to an archrival city. They believe that since the Raiders' black-and-silver mystique originated in Oakland, Davis should find another name to use in Vegas. They understand the economic and aesthetic allure of moving to a lavish facility, but they know as well as anyone that these moves have an emotional toll.The pain is theirs to share, but it's also atomized. When teams leave, there are many faces of grief.These ones include Lloyd Canamore, 57, whose diehard Warriors fandom was born from a teenage gig selling peanuts and hot dogs at home games in the late '70s. He lives eight miles from the arena, in a house that a friend painted blue and gold as a goodwill gesture after two of Canamore's brothers died not long apart. Visitors duck under a replica championship banner to get to the door. When the rapper Bizzle wrote a paean to the team called "Warriors," he recorded his music video - complete with a cameo from Curry - on Canamore's front steps. The Warriors mean everything to him, Canamore said, and it has been awful to see them go.They include Mark Acasio, 52, a landscaper, an ordained minister, and the Raiders superfan known as Gorilla Rilla. In his signature furry black mask and bodysuit, he's a fixture at the front of the Black Hole, the famously fervent section of the Coliseum where he once caught an errant pass from Houston quarterback Matt Schaub. (Al Davis himself sent word through security that Acasio could keep the ball.) NFL commissioner Roger Goodell joined him in Row 1 for a Thursday night rivalry game against Denver in 2012. He has officiated the weddings of couples he met through Raider Nation and struck up friendships at tailgates with people from around the world. People all over the East Bay wake up excited on game day, Acasio said, and it will be deeply sad when that spark is gone.They include Wayne Mabry, 63, the Raiders superfan known as Violator, a persona it takes two hours to assume each week. He dons 10-pound boots, a leather headpiece and motorcycle pants, face paint, shoulder pads, and a jersey with protruding spikes. He drives seven hours north from Moreno Valley, California, for every home game, never failing to admire the sight of the Coliseum - "hallowed ground" - as he exits right off the Nimitz Freeway. It has been bittersweet to sit through Sundays this season, he said, expecting the infectious, intimidating energy in the stadium won't translate to tourist magnet Vegas - and knowing it will never invigorate Oakland again."It's going to leave an empty hole in the city," Mabry said.The Raiders have done this to Oakland before. Al Davis whisked the franchise to L.A. in 1982; the team won a Super Bowl the following year and stayed in SoCal for another decade. But the Raiders' aura is inextricably connected to their original and present home. "Just win, baby," is a product of Oakland, as were the John Madden-coached teams whose blood feud with Pittsburgh gave malicious meaning to the motto in the '70s. Quarterbacks Ken Stabler and Rich Gannon won MVP awards there on either side of the L.A. years. "Oakland and the Raiders," Hall of Fame defensive back Ronnie Lott once wrote, "are synonymous with each other - a compound word.""Oakland has been a tough, working-class port and railroad town over the years. It's no accident that the Raiders have that tough image that they've always had," Brekke-Miesner said. "What they are is Oakland. You can't just rip them out of Oakland and everything is the same."Mark Acasio, aka Gorilla Rilla. The Mercury News / Getty ImagesLike the Raiders, the Warriors' backstory includes a transitory chapter: The team was founded in Philadelphia, based in San Francisco from 1962-71, and never explicitly branded itself an Oakland entity. But the bulk of Golden State's history was crafted in The Town. The 1975 NBA title. Sleepy Floyd's 39-point half against Magic Johnson and the Lakers. The span of 35 seasons that yielded only six playoff berths, and the five seasons that culminated in as many runs to The Finals. The Warriors' last 343 games at Oracle were played in front of a sellout crowd.Thirty percent of Warriors season-ticket holders didn't renew their seats this season, opening the door for a new segment of Bay Area fans to support the team up close. The demographics of San Francisco and Oakland suggest that in the years to come, Chase Center crowds will differ, generally, in two ways from the throngs that used to pack Oracle: They'll be more affluent and they'll be whiter.U.S. Census Bureau data (2018)OAKSFU.S.Total population429‚082883‚305327‚167‚434White pop. %36.747.276.5Black or African-American pop. %24.35.313.4Asian pop. %15.934.25.9Hispanic or Latino pop. %27.015.318.3Median household income$63‚251$96‚265$57‚652Your browser does not support the video tag. The latter distinction troubles Oakland civil rights attorney John Burris, a longtime Warriors fan who told The Undefeated earlier this year that the relocation to San Francisco would inevitably curtail the number of black people who attend home games. That means something, Burris believes, in a league where about three-quarters of the players are African-American, according to The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sports.In Oakland, "you didn't have this feeling that I did (at other NBA arenas): that there were black men performing just for white, well-to-do (people)," the 74-year-old said in an interview. "To me, it was important and is important that the black community itself, the African-American community itself, shares in their skill level and shares in observing them and being present and cheering them on."On a personal level, Burris said, the Warriors' move leaves a hole in his heart. He'll go to far fewer games than the 20 he'd attend each year in Oakland, and his distance from the team will feel greater than the width of San Francisco Bay. Oracle was a joyous, uproarious venue, he said. About a month before the home opener at Chase, he encountered at the grocery store a friend he'd often see at games. They took a minute to lament the end of the good times they shared."That's yesterday's news," Burris said.Fans at Oracle during the 2007 playoffs. MediaNews Group / Getty ImagesBrekke-Miesner, 74, has his own reasons for feeling stung. He bemoans the irony of the Warriors and Raiders departing a city that has raised so many talented athletes: Frank Robinson and Bill Russell, Rickey Henderson and Joe Morgan, Jason Kidd and Gary Payton, Damian Lillard and Marshawn Lynch. Money seems to matter over everything when a team skips town, he said. It's an aching lesson, and the ache lingers.A couple of years ago, after the Raiders' plan to move to Vegas was set in stone, Brekke-Miesner ran into an acquaintance at a downtown tapas restaurant. The man hailed from a Raiders family. His dad took him to games and tailgates as a little kid. He passed down his zeal for the team to his two sons. The boys were 9 and 12 when they heard about the relocation, and in the course of processing the news, they started to cry."This is family roots. This is what we do," the man told Brekke-Miesner, tearing up himself. "I don't believe that owners really understand how deeply rooted we get with our professional teams. And then they leave."––––––––––Your browser does not support the video tag. Two Saturdays ago in Oakland, the day before the Raiders played at the Coliseum for the first time in seven weeks, Mark Acasio - the landscaper in the gorilla suit - spun on his heel and found himself face-to-face with Wayne Mabry, outfitted for the afternoon in his faux linebacker garb. The men grinned and greeted each other with a hearty bro hug."Old soldiers," Mabry said, sizing up his longtime Black Hole contemporary.Acasio and Mabry - Gorilla Rilla and Violator - were holding court on the gym floor of a community center one freeway stop south of the football stadium, slapping backs and happily obliging a continual stream of photo requests at a gathering of their team's most devout followers. The Raiders Fan Convention is a traveling production; hundreds of Al Davis disciples flocked to stops in Seattle, San Diego, and Las Vegas in the past few months. This event was billed as a return to roots: a reunion and weekend kickoff party in the city "where it all started."Black and silver clothing was ubiquitous, but that guideline allowed ample space for sartorial flexibility. People wore ghoulish masks, biker vests, and butterfly wings. Jerseys paid homage to a host of favorite players through the years: Fred Biletnikoff, Jim Plunkett, Amari Cooper, Marshawn Lynch. More than one man came dressed as a pirate. On stage at the front of the room, a rapper laid down a Raiders-themed rendition of "Old Town Road" that included a shoutout to the Hall of Fame punter Ray Guy. Plunkett, the featured celebrity guest, signed autographs all the while in a nook outside the gym, away from the noise.Nick Faris / theScoreAs Acasio and Mabry chatted near a table covered in T-shirts, on sale for $20, that bore their likenesses, an imposing, goateed man wearing a sombrero, silver football pants, and a No. 69 jersey with "Señor" on the back walked over to say hello. "The circle is complete," Mabry said, as a fourth man swept in, phone in hand, to ask for a photo."Señor," or "Señor Raider," is Sean Camacho, a former U.S. Marine of Mexican heritage who adopted the moniker in tribute to the Raiders' short-lived original nickname, the Señors. Camacho used to live in Southern California, but the grind of flying in for home games - he and Mabry sit together in the front row at the 50-yard line - helped inspire him to relocate to Hayward, fewer than 10 miles from the Coliseum. Raiders fans are family, he said, and Oakland is their home, making everywhere else the logical opposite: "not home."Up on stage, the event DJ paused for a minute to recall the very first Raiders Fan Convention, held in Oakland on a much smaller scale 11 years earlier. A few friends, he said, had "just decided to get together and" - here he waited a beat - "love each other. And now look at what it's grown into."The lovefest spilled into the following morning, when many thousands more fans - bearing grills, lawn chairs, and loudspeakers; craving barbequed meats and a win over the Detroit Lions - occupied huge swaths of the parking space that encircles the Coliseum. Tents, neatly organized into long parallel rows, shielded much of the crowd from the sun. Beer and discussion flowed as others milled about the lots, taking in the spectacle of the Oakland Raiders tailgate scene's last hurrah.Your browser does not support the video tag. There was a lot to see. An inflatable Darth Vader figurine perched atop one tent, standing guard over a flat-screen TV tuned to highlights on CBS. Nearby, Raiders superfan (and Hulk Hogan impressionist) Malkamania shouted into a microphone during a live taping of a fan-run podcast. Clutching a football, two men in Derek Carr jerseys stood 50 yards apart and lobbed deep bombs back and forth. An interloper in a San Francisco 49ers jacket dropped a slip of paper on the ground, eliciting a playful heckle from the curb: "That's why you don't belong here!"Camacho strolled by, pausing for a few selfies on his way to the Black Hole's outpost at the back of the far lot. The image of a hooded reaper, superimposed onto a banner along with photos of Camacho, Acasio, and Mabry, heralded entrance to the enclosed area, where visitors clustered around picnic tables with hot dogs and Corona cans. People crowded the adjacent walkway, snapping photos and cheering a Raider Nation-branded limo's attempt to inch in the direction of the stadium. A little later on, everyone at the tables raised their drinks and sang "Happy Birthday" to Acasio, who'd turned 52 a few days earlier."Wait a minute," a man in a Charles Woodson jersey said from the walkway. "It's my motherf------ birthday!"Your browser does not support the video tag. Nick Faris / theScoreThat afternoon's Raiders-Lions game was telecast on FOX, whose cameras cut repeatedly to Acasio and his fellow Black Hole denizens. His section went wild in the second quarter, when Raiders running back Josh Jacobs leapt into their ranks to celebrate a touchdown plunge. They exulted again with two minutes to go, when receiver Hunter Renfrow toe-tapped in the end zone for a tiebreaking score. Oakland won 31-24, and after time expired, head coach Jon Gruden rushed toward the Black Hole to get mobbed.The jubilation ebbed as the Coliseum cleared. Some spectators lingered in the parking lot for another drink, while many more continued toward a footpath that leads to a transit station and the street. Somewhere in the pack, two men cut through the hum of murmured conversation with a chant: "F--- Las Vegas!"––––––––––In the coming months, how will Oakland fans process all of this change? The disappearance, after three more regular-season home games, of Raider tailgates from the Coliseum grounds? The likelihood - a consensus among this subculture's fiercest adherents - that opposition fans will neuter the Raiders' home-field advantage in Vegas? The type of stirring scene that unfolded at Chase Center the night after the Lions game, when the Warriors wore San Francisco retro uniforms and withstood 39 points from Oakland's own Damian Lillard to stun Portland? The possibility, floated by MLB commissioner Rob Manfred, that the Athletics, too, might leave town if they're unable to finance the construction of a new stadium?Sports grief can assume any number of forms. One manifestation already overcame Ray Perez, a former Raider Nation stalwart known as Dr. Death. In November 2016, Sports Illustrated featured a photo of Perez on its cover. That Christmas Eve, he attended his final game at the Coliseum, a Pyrrhic victory over the Colts in which a sack broke Derek Carr's fibula. Three months later, on the day that NFL owners approved the Raiders' relocation to Vegas, Perez opened his iPad and live-streamed the retirement of his persona, crying as he slammed ownership for taking for granted and abandoning its community of supporters."They're dead to me. Anytime I see somebody wearing a Raider emblem, I just scowl," Perez, 31, said in an interview. "My sentiment now is I just want nothing but the worst for that franchise."Sean Camacho, aka Señor Raider. MediaNews Group / Getty ImagesUnited in their roles as Raider Nation talismen, Gorilla Rilla, Señor Raider, and Violator's future plans fall along different points of a spectrum. Acasio will keep his tickets when the team moves, steadfast as ever in his desire to "spread the Raider love." Camacho hasn't committed to traveling to Vegas, convinced as he is that the atmosphere won't be anywhere close to the same. Mabry won't tailgate under the beating Vegas sun, but summarizes his intent to travel to some home games thusly: "I'm a Raider fan till they put me in the box, and then after that."Back in Oakland, Brekke-Miesner, the historian, has soured on pro sports in recent years, a perspective in line with the dispiriting message he feels the business has sent to fans: "Don't get too attached."Wong, the progenitor of "We Believe," works these days as a realtor, a world in which he has styled himself the Dub Agent. He has sworn to never wear San Francisco-branded Warriors gear; "The Town" remains his insignia of choice. And yet the move across the bay didn't sever his allegiance. When Wong was 5 years old in Burma, he got the chance to attend a single soccer game with his dad. He treasures that memory for the same reason he came to consider Oracle a second home - the place where for 22 years he spent wonderful nights with his wife, Mai, and their sons Jordan and Tommy, savoring the heights the Warriors finally reached and his unique proximity to that success."I feel we're sort of part of the Warriors' history," he said.Histories are forged through stories, and so here is one more, about a birthday gift to a 9-year-old girl and the lifetime of fandom that followed. Leslie Sosnick's parents, Peter and Sylvia, were sports-crazed. They cared about the Raiders and the 49ers. They kept tabs on the A's and the San Francisco Giants. In 1962, the Warriors moved to San Francisco from Philadelphia, and that season the Sosnick clan adopted its newest and dearest pastime. Late timeouts in close games doubled as tutorials in basketball strategy: Peter would turn to his daughter, flatten his palm, and trace the play he expected the Warriors to run. Sometimes they sat courtside, where the hard-nosed guard Al Attles - Leslie's first favorite player - once dove headlong over her for a loose ball.Leslie Sosnick in 2015. Courtesy of Leslie SosnickThe Warriors moved to Oakland, and Attles was hired as head coach, and in spring 1975 Leslie was by her parents' side as Golden State swept the Washington Bullets for the NBA title. Three years later, Peter passed away; Leslie took over his season tickets. She was there for the down years, each and every one, suffering but loving it, contributing to a home-crowd din that remained stubbornly, pleasantly insane. Sylvia died in 2000, and Leslie retired early. In 2015 she celebrated another championship with the sense that her parents were there, too, watching on each of her shoulders.Leslie, now 65, resided in the Oakland Hills for some of this time. She ran into Steve Kerr on a couple of walks and, for a few years, lived next door to Andre Iguodala. Eighteen months ago, she and her husband, Ron Saxen, moved an hour east to Brentwood and gave up her family's season tickets of 54 years, squeezed out by price increases and aware that relocation in the other direction loomed. They'll go to some games at Chase Center, but mostly she'll tune in on TV, texting Saxen, elsewhere in the house, score updates anytime he finds the live action too stressful.With Curry and Thompson shelved, she knows this season will be a struggle, yet still, she believes. Soon enough, she figures, she'll get to reprise her new tradition of blocking off her social calendar from April through June. Curry will return to run the offense, which she likens to watching a beautiful dance. She'll continue to appreciate the tone Kerr sets, empowering players to speak out on social issues and be themselves. She'll reflect on how, at Oracle, she had a seventh-row seat to the entire careers of legends - Bird, Magic, Jordan - and marvel at her good fortune.Chase Center will be unfamiliar, and her heart will wish that the Warriors stayed in Oakland. But they'll still feel like family, and that is all the assurance she needs."What can I say?" she said. "I'm loyal."Nick Faris is a features writer at theScore.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The NFL sent its teams a memo Tuesday stating a private workout will be held for free-agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick on Saturday in Atlanta, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.Representatives from all clubs are invited to attend the workout, which will include on-field drills and an interview. Several teams inquired about Kaepernick's football readiness and both he and his reps have expressed a desire to return to the league, Rapoport added."Earlier this year, we discussed some possible steps with his representatives and they recently emphasized his level of preparation and that he is ready to work out for clubs and be interviewed by them," the memo reads, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. "We have therefore arranged this opportunity for him to work out, and for all clubs to have the opportunity to evaluate his current readiness and level of interest in resuming his NFL career."Kaepernick confirmed the news on Twitter, expressing his excitement regarding a second shot at playing in the NFL.

The NFL Power Rankings are selected by a panel of theScore's football editors.With 10 weeks in the books, we identify every team's unsung hero so far this season.1. Baltimore Ravens (7-2)Icon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / GettyPrevious Rank: 4Lamar Jackson and the run game takes most of the credit for Baltimore's 2019 success, but Greg Roman's offense wouldn't be as potent without Ronnie Stanley at left tackle. The 2016 first-round pick helps fuel the Ravens' rushing attack and is an elite pass protector.2. New England Patriots (8-1)Previous Rank: 3Joe Thuney has been a bright spot on the struggling Patriots offensive line. His stellar play at left guard has been needed, too, given the leakiness of tackle Marshall Newhouse and center Ted Karras beside him.3. Seattle Seahawks (8-2)Previous Rank: 5Tight end Will Dissly was the Seahawks' unsung hero before he was lost for the season to injured reserve. His replacement, Jacob Hollister, has inherited the role. Hollister made the game-winning touchdown catch in overtime in Week 9 and caught eight passes and another TD in an overtime win in Week 10.4. San Francisco 49ers (8-1) Previous Rank: 1While Tevin Coleman leads the Niners with five rushing scores, it's homegrown favorite Matt Breida who leads the group in yards with 542. He stepped up during Coleman's injury absences, starting five games and averaging 75 rushing yards in those contests.5. Green Bay Packers (8-2)Dylan Buell / Getty Images Sport / GettyPrevious Rank: 6One of the top under-the-radar offseason signings, Adrian Amos has solidified the back end of Green Bay's defense. Thriving in coverage and run defense, and as an open-field tackler, Amos' presence aids a productive Packers pass rush.6. New Orleans Saints (7-2)Previous Rank: 2Former first-rounder Eli Apple was dumped by the New York Giants after just two-plus seasons, leading many to label him a bust. But he's turned his career around with the Saints, developing into a much-needed solid partner for Marshon Lattimore.7. Minnesota Vikings (7-3)Previous Rank: 9You'd be hard-pressed to find a linebacker playing better football in 2019 than Eric Kendricks is. Pass-rushers Danielle Hunter and Everson Griffen make more splash plays, but the Vikings' fifth-ranked scoring defense is clearly led by Kendricks. Whether it's in run defense or coverage, the veteran is always around the ball.8. Houston Texans (6-3)Previous Rank: 8As a nose tackle, D.J. Reader will never stuff the stat sheet and is often overlooked in discussions about the best interior linemen as a result. But Reader has become the linchpin of Houston's defense after developing into a three-down player.9. Kansas City Chiefs (6-4)Previous Rank: 7For a team bereft of strong corners, Charvarius Ward has been a godsend. He leads the team in tackles and interceptions. The Chiefs' secondary is routinely ridiculed but ranks eighth in the league in pass defense.10. Dallas Cowboys (5-4)Ronald Martinez / Getty Images Sport / GettyPrevious Rank: 10The Robert Quinn pickup didn't generate much buzz but it's turned out to be a crucial one for the Cowboys. His 7.5 sacks have been huge in light of the sluggish play from Pro Bowl defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence.11. Philadelphia Eagles (5-4)Previous Rank: 14With holes galore in the secondary, it's been up to the Eagles' line to keep the pass defense somewhat afloat. Brandon Graham has a team-high six sacks and is on pace to hit double digits for the first time in his career at age 31.12. Oakland Raiders (5-4)Previous Rank: 16If you watched the Thursday nighter, you learned the name of the Raiders' unsung hero: Erik Harris. The former Division II walk-on and potato chip factory worker leads the team with three interceptions and two pick-6s.13. Los Angeles Rams (5-4)Previous Rank: 12For all the turnover and injuries that have befallen the Rams' offensive line, the consistency of right guard Austin Blythe is welcomed. He's started eight of nine games, during which he's allowed only two sacks and taken an equally impressive two penalties. He took the field for all 77 offensive snaps Sunday.14. Carolina Panthers (5-4)Previous Rank: 15Mario Addison - who leads Carolina in sacks - returned to the Panthers to play the Packers after missing one week following the death of his brother, a display of fortitude that makes him worthy of this distinction.15. Buffalo Bills (6-3)Timothy T Ludwig / Getty Images Sport / GettyPrevious Rank: 11John Brown leads the Bills in receiving with 680 yards and would have plenty more if Josh Allen could hit him downfield. Brown has consistently gotten open while playing the No. 1 receiver role.16. Pittsburgh Steelers (5-4)Previous Rank: 19Where did this season come from, Bud Dupree? Most were ready to declare Dupree a draft bust, but the former first-round pick is in the midst of a breakout campaign. The outside linebacker already tied his career high of six sacks with seven games to go.17. Tennessee Titans (5-5)Previous Rank: 21While Logan Ryan had a rough outing against Patrick Mahomes - most do - during Sunday's win, the cornerback has been one of Tennessee's most consistent defenders this year, routinely locking down opposing receivers in the slot.18. Indianapolis Colts (5-4)Previous Rank: 13Chris Ballard's rookie class isn't at the level of last season's, but the Colts general manager has unearthed another gem in safety Khari Willis. The fourth-rounder has slipped seamlessly into Indy's high-energy unit and is routinely a big factor in run defense.19. Chicago Bears (4-5)Previous Rank: 22Chicago's defense hasn't played up to its 2018 standards, but Ha Ha Clinton-Dix is proving to be a key addition to the unit. Opposing quarterbacks have earned a 40.8 passer rating when targeting the former Green Bay Packer in coverage.20. Jacksonville Jaguars (4-5)Logan Bowles / Getty Images Sport / GettyPrevious Rank: 20Jacksonville, of course, misses the All-Pro talents of departed cornerback Jalen Ramsey, but A.J. Bouye has stepped up after taking over the top role. He more than held his own against DeAndre Hopkins in Week 9, limiting the receiver to just 48 yards on eight catches.21. Detroit Lions (3-5-1)Previous Rank: 18Though the Lions are currently mired in a slump, safety Tracy Walker continues to excel as a starter in Matt Patricia's defense. Walker leads the team in tackles while providing solid coverage against tight ends and running backs.22. Los Angeles Chargers (4-6)Previous Rank: 17Defensive tackle Damion Square has filled in nicely with Brandon Mebane and Justin Jones nursing injuries. He's been crucial in stopping the run game.23. Cleveland Browns (3-6)Previous Rank: 25While Baker Mayfield and Odell Beckham Jr. have largely disappointed in 2019, Jarvis Landry's high level of play saved a struggling Browns offense on multiple occasions. Landry has more catches, receiving yards, and touchdowns than his former LSU teammate.24. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-6)Previous Rank: 26Defensive tackle Vita Vea, Tampa Bay's first-round pick in 2018, is a one-man wrecking crew. While he has just one sack, his 31 total quarterback pressures trail only Shaq Barrett on the Buccaneers and are tied for eighth among all interior defensive linemen.25. Arizona Cardinals (3-6-1)Christian Petersen / Getty Images Sport / GettyPrevious Rank: 23Of all the Cardinals' offseason moves, the signing of linebacker Jordan Hicks barely registered on the national scale. But the five-year vet has been a vital part of the defense, leading the team in tackles and interceptions while adding two forced fumbles.26. Atlanta Falcons (2-7)Previous Rank: 28Atlanta's offensive line has been a mess again this season, but it isn't because of left tackle Jake Matthews. The 27-year-old remains solid and would get far more recognition if he had superior teammates to work alongside.27. Denver Broncos (3-6)Previous Rank: 24Free safety Justin Simmons has been a force for the Broncos and is deserving of Pro Bowl consideration. He always finds himself around the ball and leads the team in tackles and picks.28. Miami Dolphins (2-7)Previous Rank: 30In a rebuilding season, the Dolphins have learned that Raekwon McMillan can be a big part of their future. The third-year linebacker has 55 tackles and stands out in run defense.29. New York Jets (2-7)Previous Rank: 31Jamison Crowder is quietly having a really nice debut season with the Jets. He leads the team in receiving with 48 catches for 486 yards, and has been everything Gang Green hoped he would be in the slot.30. New York Giants (2-8)Icon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / GettyPrevious Rank: 27Giants fans may never get over the Beckham trade, but at least Jabrill Peppers has held up his end of the bargain. The safety has three forced fumbles, one interception, five pass breakups, and 71 tackles since being traded from the Browns.31. Washington Redskins (1-8)Previous Rank: 29Josh Norman is the Redskins cornerback who everybody knows, but Quinton Dunbar has been the one standing out on tape. The rising star had an interception in Washington's only win this year.32. Cincinnati Bengals (0-9)Previous Rank: 32With A.J. Green yet to suit up in 2019, Auden Tate has stepped in nicely to fill the veteran's role in Zac Taylor's offense. Tate emerged as a viable No. 2 target behind Tyler Boyd thanks to his unique ability to get open using size and strength.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Monday's NFC West thriller between the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers made headlines for a number of reasons, but a Geno Smith coin-toss call certainly wasn't a storyline fans expected.Seattle sent its backup quarterback out for the overtime coin toss. Smith won the toss by selecting heads, but a number of videos surfaced afterward calling his choice into question.

Find positional rankings, additional analysis, and subscribe to push notifications in the NFL Fantasy News section.theScore's Justin Boone is coming off his sixth top-10 finish in FantasyPros' Most Accurate Expert Competition. Follow the links below to see his early rankings for Week 11.Updated rankings (including Standard and PPR) will be released Thursday, with the final version coming down Sunday morning.Half PPR

The NFL has flexed the key Week 12 matchup between the Green Bay Packers and San Francisco 49ers to Sunday Night Football.As a result, the Philadelphia Eagles will now host the Seattle Seahawks on Nov. 24 at 1:00 p.m. ET.The league also announced its Week 16 Saturday slate for Dec. 21.MatchupTimeTexans at Buccaneers1:00 p.m. ETBills at Patriots4:30 p.m. ETRams at 49ers8:15 p.m. ETPackers-49ers features two of the NFC's top teams and could have ramifications in terms of playoff seeding.In addition to announcing the Week 16 Saturday games, each team received its Week 16 time slot.Copyright © 2019 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.It wasn't supposed to be this hard.The New Orleans Saints were 13.5-point favorites at home against the lifeless Atlanta Falcons. Already picked the Saints in your pool? All good - the Indianapolis Colts were 10.5-point favorites at home to the hapless Miami Dolphins. Patrick Mahomes was back and facing Ryan Tannehill. The defending NFC champion Los Angeles Rams were taking on the Mason Rudolph-led Pittsburgh Steelers. The undefeated San Francisco 49ers, laying close to a touchdown, were hosting the Seattle Seahawks.Week 10 seemed like a respite from the chaos of a grueling four-month season. But it wasn't.Drew Brees and Adam Vinatieri looked 70 years old. Jared Goff went full Jared Goff. Chase McLaughlin attempted a field goal so bad that it was harder to watch than Kylie Jenner's "rise and shine" video.It was all mercilessly distressing and left you, me, and millions of others wondering what we did to deserve this.We don't deserve this, but that's just how the NFL operates. And still, we keep coming back. It's on you to retaliate with conviction. Don't let the league beat you down. You are brazen, daring, and radical. You are a maverick. You are Captain Ahab.So whether you're in a revival pool or one of the fortunate few left in your survivor, go and do just that in Week 11.Safest picks1. Minnesota Vikings (vs. Denver Broncos)This should be one of those lock-it-in-and-don't-think-twice plays, but we can no longer approach games with that sort of abandon after the unmitigated disaster that was Week 10.So here's your due diligence.Brandon Allen is the Broncos' quarterback, and he's making his first career road start against a Vikings defense allowing the second-fewest points per game at home this season.The only way opposing offenses can beat Minnesota's defense is through the air. That's bad news for a Denver team that runs the ball on 30.2% of its snaps on the road (fifth-most in the NFL) and ranks 28th in passing yards per game.The Vikings are 4-0 at U.S. Bank Stadium this season and won each game by double digits. Under head coach Mike Zimmer, they're 29-5 straight up as home favorites, and 12-1 when laying at least six points.Minnesota feels as close to a sure thing as this week can offer.2. Oakland Raiders (vs. Cincinnati Bengals)The Bengals need at least two more games to recover from their humiliation at the hands of Lamar Jackson last week. You could see the souls of Cincinnati defenders leave their bodies when Jackson spun his way past three of them in one swift motion that would have sent most of us to the ground clutching our ACLs.Ryan Finley was pedestrian in his first career start for the Bengals, making a couple of nice throws last week but mostly looking out of his depth while completing 53.3% of his passes. He also threw a very ugly interception that effectively put the game to bed in the second quarter.The Bengals now rank 29th in offensive DVOA and 31st defensively, and it looks like their only realistic shot at a win this season will come Dec. 1 when they host the New York Jets.Meanwhile, the Raiders' offense is clicking, and they're just a half-game back of the lead in the AFC West. Head coach Jon Gruden deserves a ton of credit. Oakland has won two straight, both at home, and the club possesses far too much talent for Cincinnati, especially considering the rest advantage after playing on Thursday night last week.3. San Francisco 49ers (vs. Arizona Cardinals)Now these picks start getting a bit more dangerous. Kyler Murray has been electric enough to keep the Cardinals in just about every game, and it's hard to say how the 49ers will respond on short rest following a heartbreaking division loss that was also their first defeat of the season.Still, San Francisco's defense remained dominant Monday night with five sacks and four takeaways. The Seahawks benefited from a defensive touchdown and a pair of short fields resulting from Jimmy Garoppolo turnovers.It was a rough evening for the 49ers quarterback, but this is a get-right spot against a Cardinals team that ranks 31st in passing yards surrendered. Arizona also allowed Garoppolo to throw for 317 yards and four touchdowns just two weeks ago in the desert.4. Carolina Panthers (vs. Atlanta Falcons)You'd have to be blissfully ignorant to feel confident picking against the Falcons again after last week. But it remains to be seen whether that win over the Saints was a sign of things to come or lame-duck head coach Dan Quinn's final hurrah.No matter which Falcons team shows up this week, the Panthers will be prepared. They've been excellent at home this season with Kyle Allen under center, putting up 30-plus points both times against the Jaguars and Titans - much tougher defenses than Atlanta can muster.Carolina's secondary has been stingy, but the real challenge for Matt Ryan will be the Panthers' ferocious pass rush. The team leads the NFL with 36 sacks and is pressuring the quarterback on 24.6% of its dropbacks this season.Ryan is 0-3 in his career visiting Carolina as a 'dog, and he's been outscored 96-19. It'll take a monster effort for him to lead the Falcons to a second successive road win.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 © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New York Jets have placed tight end Chris Herndon on injured reserve after he suffered a rib injury Sunday in his only game this season.The move ends a year to forget for Herndon. The 23-year-old missed the first four games of the 2019 campaign due to a suspension and the following four with a hamstring injury.He caught one pass for seven yards in a Week 10 win over the New York Giants - his only reception of the season.The Jets expected Herndon to break out after he recorded 502 yards and four touchdowns during a promising rookie season. Ryan Griffin will continue to start at tight end moving forward.New York also placed guard Brian Winters on injured reserve and signed linebacker B.J. Bello and cornerback Kyron Brown.Copyright © 2019 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.Ownership percentages are based on Yahoo leagues. FAAB bids are set off a $100 budget. Only players owned in less than 60 percent of leagues are considered.QuarterbacksEzra Shaw / Getty Images Sport / GettyDerek Carr, RaidersNext UpOwnershipFAAB bidvs. CIN45%$1Carr hasn't been a recommended streamer most weeks, but he took advantage of his two softer matchups this season. He turned in 285 yards and three touchdown passes against a banged-up Texans pass defense in Week 8, then threw for 289 yards and two scores versus the Lions in Week 9. Cincinnati, Oakland's Week 11 opponent, ranks top five in points allowed to opposing quarterbacks, making Carr an ideal bye-week replacement.Sam Darnold, JetsNext UpOwnershipFAAB bidat WAS22%$1Can we trust Darnold and the Jets' offense? Absolutely not. But he did look capable in the win over the Giants and used his legs to rack up 25 yards and a score on the ground. The Redskins have taken the air out of the ball under Bill Callahan and that's hardly ideal for Darnold's fantasy production from a volume standpoint, but the young quarterback has the weapons to capitalize on another plus draw. Though he's a risky option, so are the other names listed below.Other options: Kyle Allen vs. ATL (15% owned), Nick Foles at IND (21% owned), Ryan Tannehill on Bye (33% owned), Daniel Jones on Bye (37% owned), Mason Rudolph at CLE (10% owned), Baker Mayfield vs. PIT (53% owned), Mitch Trubisky at LAR (20% owned), Dwayne Haskins vs. NYJ (2% owned)Running backsJonathan Bachman / Getty Images Sport / GettyBrian Hill, FalconsNext UpOwnershipFAAB bidat CAR4%$29It took longer than expected, but Hill finally popped back up on the fantasy radar after featuring in my deep sleepers offseason column alongside Ryan Tannehill, Preston Williams, and a few others who don't warrant mention. Hill generated 166 yards from scrimmage on 21 touches over the final four weeks of the 2018 campaign, and though he wasn't able to win the backup job out of camp, an injury to Ito Smith recently moved him up the depth chart. Now Devonta Freeman is dealing with a foot sprain, and Hill needs to be owned in all leagues while we await word on its severity. At 6-foot-1 and 219 pounds, Hill has the size to handle a full workload. In Week 11, he gets a Panthers defense that's given up 10 touchdowns to running backs over its last three outings, including four to Tevin Coleman and three to Aaron Jones.Derrius Guice, RedskinsNext UpOwnershipFAAB bidvs. NYJ37%$19Guice and Adrian Peterson (53% owned) should both be rostered since we don't know exactly how the Redskins plan to deploy them. Given his injury history, it's hard to imagine Guice will get the monster workload Peterson has seen under the new regime; the sophomore still has to prove he can stay healthy for an extended stretch in the pros. Temper your expectations, but Guice is more versatile than Peterson at this stage of their respective careers, and his upcoming slate versus the Jets, Lions, Panthers, and Packers is enticing. Consider him a high-risk RB3 with RB2 upside if his body holds up.Kalen Ballage, DolphinsNext UpOwnershipFAAB bidvs. BUF37%$9The last man standing in Miami, Ballage saw 24 touches Sunday. That's the good news. The bad news: Despite the massive workload, the Colts limited him to just 45 yards from scrimmage. Even so, the volume alone is a positive, and it should result in more production this week against a Bills team getting gashed by running backs lately. Buffalo has surrendered rushing stat lines of 20-116-0, 18-108-0, 23-96-1, 3-74-1, and 14-66-0 over the last month. Ballage's upside is capped in the Dolphins' offense, but he's worth a look for his fantasy playoff schedule, which contains the Jets, Giants, and Bengals from Weeks 14-16.J.D. McKissic, LionsNext UpOwnershipFAAB bidvs. DAL21%$4One has to think the Lions will sign a back if Ty Johnson is unable to clear concussion protocol before Sunday, so don't invest too much in their current backfield options. The 5-foot-10, 195-pound McKissic doesn't profile as a lead ball carrier and teammate Paul Perkins (0% owned) has been the definition of pedestrian since entering the league. The only reason McKissic makes this list is his usage in the passing game: He has nine receptions for 59 yards and a touchdown in the last two weeks. Treat him as a desperation PPR flex until we have a better idea of who's suiting up for Detroit.Other options: Raheem Mostert vs. ARI (4% owned), Alexander Mattison vs. DEN (29% owned), Tony Pollard at DET (13% owned), Duke Johnson at BAL (58% owned), Gus Edwards vs. HOU (9% owned), Rashaad Penny on Bye (5% owned), Ryquell Armstead at IND (1% owned), Rex Burkhead at PHI (8% owned), Nyheim Hines vs. JAX (18% owned), Darrel Williams at LAC (5% owned), Malcolm Brown vs. CHI (7% owned), Darrell Henderson vs. CHI (28% owned), Wayne Gallman on Bye (5% owned), Dion Lewis on Bye (10% owned), Jalen Richard vs. CIN (3% owned), DeAndre Washington vs. CIN (1% owned), Mike Davis vs. ATL (2% owned)Wide receiversAl Bello / Getty Images Sport / GettyDeVante Parker, Dede Westbrook, Will Fuller, Jamison Crowder, and Zach Pascal are around the 60% ownership mark and should be owned in almost all leagues.Darius Slayton, GiantsNext UpOwnershipFAAB bidon Bye10%$9The Giants' 2019 fifth-round pick has flashed several times throughout his rookie campaign, and he had three touchdowns entering Week 10. Even with Sterling Shepard and Evan Engram sitting out, no one projected Slayton to go off for 10 catches, 121 yards, and two scores on 14 targets against the Jets. Shepard's status for the remainder of the season is in doubt, and Engram could miss at least one more game - perhaps several - setting Slayton up as a WR4 with upside in the right matchups.Diontae Johnson/James Washington, SteelersNext UpOwnershipFAAB bidat CLE18%/6%$6/$4There are plenty of intriguing wide receivers on the open market this week. Unfortunately, not one of them has a season-altering outlook. At this stage of the fantasy season, running backs tend to make the biggest impacts, which is why you should be loading up your bench with high-upside backup runners. Johnson and Washington have both had solid performances with Mason Rudolph at the helm, but they're best viewed as volatile flex plays.Auden Tate, BengalsNext UpOwnershipFAAB bidat OAK19%$5Tate put up at least 50 yards in five of six contests prior to the Bengals' bye, but future expectations were muted by A.J. Green's looming return, which never happened. With Green sidelined indefinitely, Tate continued to be a full-time player in a tough date with the Ravens' revamped secondary. Though his three-catch, 36-yard afternoon against Baltimore was disappointing, there's reason to go back to him as a potential WR3 this week against the Raiders. Oakland's given up four 100-yard performances to opposing wideouts in the last four weeks.Phillip Dorsett, PatriotsNext UpOwnershipFAAB bidat PHI28%$5Our sample size of the Patriots' receiving corps with Mohamed Sanu in the lineup is very limited, so it's a situation that needs monitoring. Sanu's 10-reception, 81-yard, one-touchdown game against the Ravens isn't something we can confidently project moving forward. That said, it does appear Sanu and Dorsett will be playing nearly every snap alongside Julian Edelman, making both worthy fantasy starters.Other options: Josh Reynolds vs. CHI (10% owned), Deebo Samuel vs. ARI (14% owned), Randall Cobb at DET (10% owned), Demaryius Thomas at WAS (8% owned), Cole Beasley at MIA (32% owned), Hunter Renfrow at CIN (10% owned), Mecole Hardman at LAC (27% owned), Andy Isabella at SF (1% owned), Olabisi Johnson vs. DEN (2% owned), Russell Gage at CAR (2% owned), Allen Lazard on Bye (8% owned)Tight endsAlika Jenner / Getty Images Sport / GettyTJ Hockenson, Jason Witten, and Vance McDonald are around the 60% ownership mark and are worth consideration as streamers this week, if available.Dallas Goedert, EaglesNext UpOwnershipFAAB bidvs. NE17%$5Goedert has a tough matchup this week, but his presence on this list is due mostly to his value over the remainder of the season. The Eagles have wisely increased Goedert's usage alongside Zach Ertz, and Philadelphia's offense will be forced to rely on its two talented tight ends with DeSean Jackson out of the picture. Goedert also offers top-five upside if something happens to Ertz.Noah Fant, BroncosNext UpOwnershipFAAB bidat MIN15%$4The Emmanuel Sanders trade has turned Fant into the de facto No. 2 receiver in the Broncos' offense, as the rookie has seen 12 targets over his last two games. His three-catch, 115-yard, one-touchdown performance prior to Denver's bye should make fantasy owners take notice, though his schedule doesn't do him any favors: The Broncos face the Vikings, Bills, and Texans in three of their next four contests.Darren Fells, TexansNext UpOwnershipFAAB bidat BAL43%$3Fells has seen his snaps and routes run increase as the season's progressed, leading to at least 50 yards or a touchdown in three of his last five appearances. Sadly, he's still splitting targets with fellow tight end Jordan Akins, forcing Fells' fantasy owners to rely on his red-zone production. The veteran is a high-end TE2 who, like most tight ends outside the top tier, requires a touchdown to pay off.Other options: O.J. Howard vs. NO (40% owned), Jack Doyle vs. JAX (52% owned), Ryan Griffin at WAS (3% owned), Jacob Hollister on Bye (7% owned), Kyle Rudolph vs. DEN (34% owned), Irv Smith Jr. vs. DEN (2% owned), Tyler Eifert at OAK (8% owned), Dawson Knox at MIA (5% owned)Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Baltimore Ravens made a couple of moves Tuesday to fortify their defensive line.The Ravens signed veteran nose tackle Domata Peko to a $1-million deal for the remainder of the season, reports NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. The move came after the team also added defensive tackle Justin Ellis, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Combined, the two bring 18 years of NFL experience.In corresponding moves, the Ravens cut corner Cyrus Jones and placed defensive lineman Daylon Mack on IR with a knee injury, according to Pelissero.Peko spent the past two seasons with the Denver Broncos. He played in all 16 games in 2018 and recorded 31 total tackles and half a sack. Ellis played in six games with the Oakland Raiders in 2018, putting up seven total tackles.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Saquon Barkley won't be convinced that sitting out the remainder of the season to heal his injuries is the best option for him.The star New York Giants running back underwent an X-ray for a shoulder injury following Sunday's loss to the New York Jets. Barkley tried to brush aside the ailment, even if it played a part in him recording just a single rushing yard in the game.With the Giants 2-8 with six games left in a lost season, some would suggest it would be best for Barkley to heal up rather than take on more hits."The mindset of sitting me out and resting me for the rest of the season is beyond me. I do not agree with it. It won't happen," Barkley said Tuesday, according to ESPN's Jordan Raanan."I'm going to keep going until I can't go no more. That's the player I am and I'm going to do it for my teammates."The Giants aren't considering sitting Barkley, either."Absolutely not," head coach Pat Shurmur said on Monday in regards to the idea of resting the 22-year-old.Barkley, who missed three games earlier in the year with a high ankle sprain, won't use injuries as an excuse for his performance."What's not being myself? Yes, I do feel like myself," he said. "I would love to go for 100 yards every game. I would love to be doing the things I was doing last year. Trust me. I don't like the fact I was able to have one yard against a great team - respect to them - but I feel if you see me get into open space I was still making people miss."Copyright © 2019 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, Boone discusses players you can drop down the stretch, recaps all the latest injuries, and takes an early look at possible waiver wire additions.

Seattle Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett was hospitalized after Monday night's game against the San Francisco 49ers with swelling caused by a lower leg contusion, but his prognosis is positive."He should be OK," Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said on 710 ESPN Seattle Tuesday morning, according to Adam Jude of the Seattle Times."It shouldn't be a big problem going forward. ... There's concern there could be some complications when you have something like that."There were fears Lockett could have compartment syndrome, but Carroll appeared to dismiss that possibility.Lockett will get extra time to heal as the Seahawks enter a bye week.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers released former first-round draft pick Vernon Hargreaves on Tuesday.Hargreaves, the 11th overall pick in 2016, was benched during Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals for a lack of hustle. Bucs head coach Bruce Arians took issue with the corner's effort on a 55-yard completion to Cardinals wideout Andy Isabella.

Wide receiver Tyler Lockett missed the Seattle Seahawks' final drive in overtime after suffering a leg injury during Monday Night Football.Following Seattle's thrilling 27-24 road win over the San Francisco 49ers, Lockett was taken to hospital due to severe swelling caused by a lower leg contusion."Well, I think there's a lot of swelling. The contusion caused a lot of swelling right away and they've got stuff," Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said postgame, according to Nick Shook of NFL.com."There's concerns about that. So, we just got to take care of him and we're ahead of it, so we should be in good shape but sorry to see him."Lockett, 27, was relatively quiet in Monday's victory, hauling in three catches for 26 yards against a stingy 49ers defense.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders was ruled out for the remainder of his team's Monday Night Football matchup against the Seattle Seahawks due to a rib injury.Sanders hurt his rib while running a route in the first half. He hauled in two catches for 24 yards before leaving the game.Acquired from the Denver Broncos prior to the trade deadline, the veteran wideout has been thriving since joining San Francisco. The 32-year-old has totaled 13 receptions for 151 yards and two touchdowns across three starts.Deebo Samuel, Marquise Goodwin, Kendrick Bourne, and Dante Pettis will fill in at receiver in Sanders' absence.Defensive tackle D.J. Jones and linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair were also ruled out after sustaining a groin injury and concussion, respectively.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Former Detroit Lions and Michigan State wide receiver Charles Rogers died Monday at 38 years old, the Lions announced."We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Charles Rogers. From Saginaw, to East Lansing, to Detroit, Charles' connection to the state of Michigan and its football community was felt by many during the course of his life," the Lions said in a statement."We extend our heartfelt sympathies and condolences to his friends and family during this difficult time."The Lions drafted Rogers second overall in 2003 after his standout career with the Spartans.During his two seasons at Michigan State, Rogers racked up 135 receptions, 2,821 receiving yards, and 29 total touchdowns. He won the Fred Biletnikoff Award in his junior year, and his 27 receiving TDs are still the most in the program's history.Rogers was unable to replicate his college success in the pros. He tallied just 36 catches, 440 receiving yards, and four touchdowns in 15 career NFL games across three seasons.The Saginaw, Michigan, native worked out for a handful of teams after his release from the Lions in 2006 but was unable to catch on with any club, ending his pro career.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Los Angeles Rams receiver Brandin Cooks and right tackle Rob Havenstein won't play in the team's Week 11 game versus the Chicago Bears, head coach Sean McVay announced Monday.Cooks will miss his second straight game as he recovers from a concussion, while Havenstein could be out for multiple weeks with a meniscus injury.Additionally, starting center Brian Allen will miss the remainder of the season with an MCL injury, McVay said.Cooks visited a specialist in Pittsburgh after suffering his second concussion of October. The 26-year-old suffered three known concussions prior to this campaign.Austin Corbett will likely enter the starting lineup with Allen out, moving guard Austin Blythe to center.McVay's offense struggled in a Week 10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers due in large part to inconsistencies along the offensive line.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah will undergo season-ending surgery after suffering a torn pectoral in Sunday's loss to the Tennessee Titans, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Ogbah currently leads the Chiefs with 5.5 sacks this year despite only starting four games.The former Cleveland Browns' second-round pick was acquired by Kansas City this past April in a trade for safety Eric Murray. Ogbah is set to hit free agency for the first time in his career in 2020.The Chiefs will rely on Chris Jones, Frank Clark, Alex Okafor, and Tanoh Kpassagnon to lead their pass rush moving forward.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Philadelphia Eagles signed guard Brandon Brooks to a four-year contract extension Monday, the team announced.The deal is worth $56.5 million, with $30 million guaranteed, and makes Brooks the highest-paid guard in the NFL, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.Dallas Cowboys star Zack Martin previously held the distinction after signing a deal in June 2018 worth $14 million per season. Brooks' contract averages $14.13 million.

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner is on track to return for Thursday's matchup against the Cleveland Browns after missing the last two games with a shoulder injury."I'm making a lot of progress on it, and I think I'll be good to go," Conner said Monday, according to ESPN's Brooke Pryor. "I can't make no guarantees, but as of right now, I'm feeling very good and things are feeling very confident for me playing on Thursday."Conner suffered the injury in the final minutes of the Steelers' Week 8 win over the Miami Dolphins after rushing for a season-high 145 yards and one touchdown.With Conner sidelined, Jaylen Samuels took over as Pittsburgh's lead back.The Steelers won both of their games without their starting rusher but struggled mightily to get the ground game going in Sunday's win over the Los Angeles Rams.Samuels led Pittsburgh with just 29 yards on 14 carries against L.A., and the team averaged an awful 1.6 yards per carry as a whole.While Conner said he'll likely be managing some pain in his return from the injury, he has no intention of changing his aggressive mindset."It's not really something I think about," Conner said. "My running style has got me this far, so I continue to do it. I'm not going to change my game completely. I'm a running back. Things happen."Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Washington Redskins are officially Dwayne Haskins' team.The rookie will remain the starting quarterback for the rest of the season, the club announced Monday.It was widely expected that the 1-9 Redskins would keep Haskins, the 15th overall pick in April's draft, under center coming out of their bye after he made his first NFL start in Week 9.Haskins is still seeking his first touchdown pass and has thrown four interceptions in three appearances.The former Ohio State standout's second start will come at home against the New York Jets on Sunday.Case Keenum will back up Haskins, while Colt McCoy will act as Washington's third quarterback, according to ESPN's John Keim.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New York Giants will forge ahead with the status quo after a disappointing loss to the New York Jets on Sunday dropped the NFC East team to 2-8.Entering New York's bye week, head coach Pat Shurmur said Monday that he won't be making any moves with his staff."I'm not going to make any coaching changes," said Shurmur, according to Matt Lombardo of NJ.com. "It's important that we coach and play better, period."The Giants started the season 2-2 but have dropped the last six straight games in Shurmur's second year at the helm. As a rookie head coach, the 54-year-old went 5-11.Asked about his own job security, Shurmur refused to say if he's discussed his future with either co-owner John Mara or general manager Dave Gettleman."This is the second time you’re asking that question in 24 hours," Shurmur replied. "If I would have had that conversation, it's obviously not something I would share publicly."New York has struggled on both sides of the ball, ranking 27th in total defense and 24th in total offense.After their bye, the Giants will go on the road to face the Chicago Bears.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The NFL will examine how the Detroit Lions handled the reporting of Matthew Stafford's back injury in the run-up to the quarterback sitting out Sunday's loss to the Chicago Bears, reports ESPN's Michael Rothstein.Stafford was listed as questionable Friday after being limited in practice all week. On Saturday, it was reported he was expected to be a game-time decision and hoped to play.On Sunday morning, it was revealed that doctors wouldn't allow Stafford to suit up, and the starter was replaced by backup Jeff Driskel."We'll look into it and gather all the facts," a league source told Rothstein, "as is standard in situations like this."While the Lions said the quarterback was hurt in the Week 9 loss to the Oakland Raiders, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter that the issue involves fractured bones in Stafford's back, an injury that occurred last season.The 31-year-old was apparently able to play through the pain in 2018 and didn't miss a start.Several Lions players told ESPN on Sunday that they found out Stafford wouldn't be playing the day before.Lions head coach Matt Patricia contradicted that in his postgame presser, saying the decision to sit Stafford was made Sunday after doctors informed Detroit "it was unsafe" for the signal-caller to play.The NFL's rulebook states that teams must update their injury report "if, prior to the team's arrival at the stadium on game day, an event occurs that causes the club to decide that a player will not start or will not play."Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Atlanta Falcons have seemingly paid a heavy price for their shock win over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.Breakout tight end Austin Hooper is expected to miss time with a knee injury he sustained during the game, a source told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. An MRI will determine exactly how long he'll be sidelined.Additionally, running back Devonta Freeman will also undergo an MRI to reveal the severity of a foot sprain that forced him to exit Atlanta's 26-9 victory, according to Rapoport.Hooper is tied for the most catches (56) and touchdowns (six) among all tight ends this season.Freeman, though, is in the midst of his worst year as a pro. He's averaging just 3.5 yards per carry and has yet to find the end zone as a runner.The Falcons will travel to Carolina to face the Panthers for their second straight divisional clash in Week 11.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore suffered a hamstring injury in Sunday's loss to the Atlanta Falcons and is considered week-to-week, a source told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.If the 2017 Pro Bowler misses time, slot cornerback PJ Williams will likely move outside to partner with Eli Apple.Lattimore was producing one of his best games this season before exiting prior to halftime, holding star Falcons receiver Julio Jones to zero catches.With Lattimore out, Jones quickly broke free for a 54-yard gain, setting up a field goal to close the second quarter.The 7-2 Saints will look to bounce back from the shocking loss to Atlanta in a Week 11 road game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley went for X-rays after the Giants lost 34-27 to the New York Jets.The evaluation came after Barkley recorded just one rushing yard on 13 carries. He did add 30 receiving yards in Sunday's contest.When asked about the injury following the game, Barkley said, "next question," according to ESPN's Jordan Raanan.Giants head coach Pat Shurmur was no more forthcoming, stating only that the sophomore was "banged up," but Shurmur admitted he was surprised with Barkley's performance."It's very unusual of anyone of any caliber in any game," he said, per Raanan.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Kirk Cousins downplayed his triumphant Week 10 appearance on Sunday Night Football, saying his previous lack of success under the spotlight hasn't always reflected his level of play."Winning is all that matters," he told reporters after leading the Minnesota Vikings to a 28-24 road victory over the Dallas Cowboys. "I actually feel, looking back, I've played very well in prime time. I've played good football."Cousins went 23-for-32 for 220 yards and a pair of touchdown passes against the Cowboys, earning the type of signature win he's struggled to get in the past. He clinched only his third win in 13 games against teams with winning records since signing with the Vikings in 2018.He also climbed to 7-13 all-time in prime time; he's 2-0 in 2019. His first such win this year came against his former team, the last-place Washington Redskins, on Thursday Night Football."If, let's say, the Cowboys catch that (last-second) Hail Mary - I have to evaluate this game on how I'm playing, knowing that it's a team game and anything can happen," Cousins said. "The ball can bounce a certain way, the ref can make a call."If, let's say, Jayron (Kearse) doesn't intercept that and (the Cowboys) come down with it, am I gonna suddenly say, 'Oh my gosh, I'm terrible in prime time?' No. I'm gonna look at the production, watch the film, and grade it the same way I would if we win or lose."The Vikings have three more prime-time games on the docket this season. They are slated for two appearances on Monday Night Football (Weeks 13 and 16), in which Cousins is 0-7 as a starter in his career. Minnesota also returns to Sunday night in Week 15 to face the Los Angeles Chargers."I think I've played well in prime time," he said. "Have we won them all? No. But to get this one was a great step in the right direction. We're gonna need to get a few more before the season ends."Minnesota moved to 7-3 with the win in Dallas.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Sunday Rundown recaps the most important developments from the day's action and examines the significance of those events moving forward.Rams' offense is broken - and the O line is to blameFor all the unknowns heading into a football season, a high-flying Rams offense was supposed to be a certainty. The ultra-talented group of skill-position players was still in place for 2019, and the league's brightest young coaching star was heading into his third year running the show.Instead, we're getting yet another example of the importance of a competent offensive line.Credit for L.A.'s offensive success over the past few seasons unsurprisingly went elsewhere, but the key was always an elite five-man group in the trenches. Its effectiveness in both the run game and pass protection opened things up for everyone else and allowed McVay to truly maximize his system.In the span of just one offseason, the Rams' offensive line has suffered so steep a dropoff that it's now unquestionably one of the league's worst. It's no coincidence L.A. is off to a disappointing 5-4 start. The latest loss, coming Sunday against the Steelers, saw the Rams put up just 12 points with Jared Goff under constant pressure. He's not the kind of quarterback who's going to overcome those kinds of deficiencies, and even the most talented of running backs, like Todd Gurley, can struggle to create if consistently met by defenders at the line.The time to address the offensive line was during the offseason or, at the very least, prior to the trade deadline. It's tough to see things magically getting better midseason with the current personnel. This offensive line - and a lack of decisive action to strengthen it - is going to prevent the Rams from chasing down the 49ers and Seahawks in the NFC West.Don't try to make sense of Saints-FalconsThe most shocking result of this NFL season might be the Falcons steamrolling the Saints 26-9 in New Orleans.The 7-1 Saints entered Sunday's game on a six-game winning steak and were finally at full strength on offense with Drew Brees, Alvin Kamara, and Jared Cook all healthy for the first time since Week 2. The 1-7 Falcons entered as losers of six straight amid deafening calls for head coach Dan Quinn's dismissal.So how did the Falcons hold the Saints to fewer than 10 points at home for the first time in the Drew Brees era?Penalties played a role, with the Saints taking 12 of them for 90 yards. Injuries to cornerback Marshon Lattimore and guard Andrus Peat also hurt New Orleans. Quinn surrendering play-calling duties for the Falcons' defense may have contributed, too, as the Saints appeared to be outcoached on several plays.But that's not nearly enough to explain how an Atlanta defense that entered Sunday with an NFL-worst seven sacks on the season harassed Brees all afternoon, bringing him down six times - the most sacks he's taken in a game since 2013.Sometimes football is just dumb.Cowboys made mistake delaying Dak dealJonathan Bachman / Getty Images Sport / GettyDak Prescott is going to get paid sooner or later, and he's going to get paid in Dallas. That much we know. But as the young quarterback continues what's easily been his best season yet, the Cowboys have to regret not finding a way to get this done sooner.The comeback effort fell short Sunday night against the Vikings, but that's not on Prescott. He was the reason the Cowboys were in the game at all, throwing for 397 yards and three touchdowns against a tough Minnesota defense. The price is, quite literally, going up by the day.

Dak Prescott's pregame warmup featuring some extreme hip movements quickly went viral after the clip aired on Sunday Night Football.

Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores tried to permanently dispel the notion that his team is tanking after the Dolphins shocked the Indianapolis Colts for their second straight win."We're going out to win every game - period," the rookie coach told reporters at Lucas Oil Stadium, according to Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald.The Dolphins upset the Colts 16-12, building on the 26-18 victory they secured over the New York Jets one week ago. Flores' defense stood tall inside the red zone in the dying seconds against Indianapolis, forcing a turnover on downs to preserve the Week 10 victory."I'm so proud of this team," Flores said, according to Dolphins reporter Andy Cohen. "We're starting to come together."Miami was widely accused of gutting its roster before and after the season started in an effort to sink to the bottom of the standings and obtain the first pick in the 2020 draft. The Dolphins have three opening-round selections in 2020 thanks to separate trades with the Houston Texans and Pittsburgh Steelers.Dolphins' notable player losses since AugustPlayerPositionReasonLaremy TunsilLTTradeKenny StillsWRTradeMinkah FitzpatrickSTradeKenyan DrakeRBTradeKiko AlonsoLBTradeXavien HowardCBIRPreston WilliamsWRIRMark WaltonRB4-game suspensionReshad JonesSShort-term injuryDolphins owner Stephen Ross attended Saturday's college matchup between Alabama and LSU, where top quarterback prospects Tua Tagovailoa and Joe Burrow were playing.At 2-7, the Dolphins now sit ahead of the 0-9 Cincinnati Bengals, 1-8 Washington Redskins, and 2-8 New York Giants in the NFL standings.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Lamar Jackson became the second quarterback in NFL history to post multiple single-season games with a perfect passer rating during the Baltimore Ravens' blowout win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, according to Jamison Hensley of ESPN.Jackson, who entered the league amid questions about his passing ability, went 15-of-17 passing for 223 yards and three touchdowns to produce the 158.3 mark before sitting in the fourth quarter.The MVP candidate added another touchdown and 65 yards on the ground.Ben Roethlisberger was previously the only pivot to produce more than one perfect game in a season, doing so in 2007.

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark has yet to meet expectations since his arrival at Arrowhead Stadium, and he shed some light on his struggles Sunday.Clark returned to the lineup for Kansas City's Week 10 tilt against the Tennessee Titans after a two-game absence due to a neck injury but saw his team lose 35-32 and fall to 6-4 on the year.After the contest, the 26-year-old admitted the injury has plagued him for most of the season."I've been playing kind of timid this whole season, that's why I've been kind of slow," he said, according to Nate Taylor of The Athletic. "I've had a pinched nerve since the end of training camp. I've been playing through it."It just got to a point where the shit was so serious it was sending burning sensations down my arm. ... I had to take precautions, get checked out, and make sure everything that I was doing football-wise wasn't going to affect my life after football."A second-round pick in 2015, Clark became one of the star pass-rushers in the NFL after amassing 35 sacks in four seasons with the Seattle Seahawks. He was traded to the Chiefs this offseason, signing a five-year, $105.5-million contract in Kansas City.Clark has posted four sacks and three forced turnovers through eight games this season."I'm a football player at the end of the day, so I'm going to play through everything. If they tell me I can go, I'm going to go," he added.The Chiefs' defense is allowing an average of more than 24 points and 148 rushing yards per game through 10 contests in 2019.Copyright © 2019 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.Sometimes the matchup on Monday Night Football can turn out to be a dud. This isn't one of those times. The 7-2 Seattle Seahawks travel to San Francisco on Monday to face the 8-0 49ers in a pivotal game that will go a long way in deciding the NFC West champion and playoff seeding come January.Here's everything you need to know about the matchup from a betting perspective:Line movementThe line opened at 49ers -5.5 and sits at -6 as of Sunday afternoon. Jay Rood, Bet.Works' chief risk officer and theScore Bet's head trader, said the game is generating good two-way action. The total opened at 45.5 and has moved to 47.5. Rood said bettors are hammering the over in this matchup, but expect sharps to come in on the under closer to kickoff.Betting trendsThis is the premier matchup of Week 10, pitting the MVP favorite, Russell Wilson, against the NFL's last unbeaten team. Wilson has been spectacular this season, throwing for 2,505 yards, 22 touchdowns, and only one interception. He'll face a 49ers defense that ranks first in total defense and pass defense. Opposing quarterbacks are completing just 56% of their passes and averaging a mere 138 yards per game against San Fran.No team in the NFL excels in the underdog role like the Seahawks. Seattle has covered eight straight games as a 'dog and Wilson is 24-9-2 against the spread in his career when catching points. The Seahawks have dominated this series in recent years, going 12-4 straight up and 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 meetings versus San Francisco. Seattle has also been money away from home, going 8-2 ATS in its last 10 road games.The 49ers are likely to be without stud tight end George Kittle on Monday night but they're expecting to get back starting tackles Joe Staley and Mike McGlinchey. San Fran has been a bettor's best friend when playing Monday, covering 13 of its last 16 games in this spot. However, the 49ers haven't fared well when laying points, going just 8-20 ATS in their last 28 contests as a favorite.Jimmy Garoppolo could be in for a big night. Despite being 7-2, Seattle's pass defense is 27th in DVOA, according to Football Outsiders. The Seahawks' defense is also allowing 6.2 yards per play, which ranks 30th in the NFL, ahead of only the Cincinnati Bengals (6.6) and the Miami Dolphins (6.3).The X-factorPete Carroll loves the bright lights of prime time. The Seahawks have gone 27-5-1 in prime-time games since Carroll arrived in 2010. That success has translated to the betting market, as Seattle is 10-4 ATS in its last 14 appearances on Monday Night Football.PickBettors love the over in this matchup and the trends back that up. The Seahawks have gone over in 13 of their last 18 games, while San Fran is 8-3 to the over in its last 11 contests versus teams with a winning record. Still, this 49ers defense is for real, and with the total hovering around 48, expect more money to come in on the under as we get closer to kickoff. I'd wait until Monday and hit the under, along with Seattle +6 or more. The Seahawks' record on prime time - and as an underdog - is simply too impressive to overlook.Thomas Casale is theScore's supervising editor of sports betting. He's been following the sports betting industry for almost 30 years. A devoted fan of the wishbone offense, Thomas bets on all sports but specializes in college football, NFL, and college basketball. Find him on Twitter @TheTomCasale.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Dallas Cowboys and quarterback Dak Prescott didn't make significant progress on a long-term contract during the team's bye week, and now a franchise tag is possible, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport."At this point in the season, with a tag looming, it's hard to imagine a new deal getting done," Rapoport writes.Prescott is reportedly seeking a contract that pays him $40 million per season, and the Cowboys are also negotiating a new deal with receiver Amari Cooper."Could Dallas tag Prescott and then transition tag Cooper? In the final year of the collective bargaining agreement only, they can. Time will tell how they handle it," Rapoport adds.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Kansas City Chiefs running back LeSean McCoy is inactive for Sunday's game against the Tennessee Titans despite not appearing on the injury report, according to Chiefs reporter BJ Kissel.The decision to make McCoy a healthy scratch was predetermined, as Kansas City wants to give him rest in order to keep him fresh down the stretch, a source told James Palmer of NFL Network.McCoy fumbled against the Green Bay Packers, his second of the season, in the team's Week 8 loss.In last Sunday's win over the Minnesota Vikings, the veteran's role was significantly reduced. He had just three carries while Damien Williams rushed for 125 yards and one touchdown on 12 totes.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is set to miss Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears, the team announced.Stafford reportedly has fractured bones in his back and doctors won't clear him to play, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter. Jeff Driskel will replace Stafford, who'd previously started 136 straight games.The 31-year-old is considered week-to-week moving forward, according to Schefter, and the injury could sideline him for "this week or three weeks."Stafford was apparently hoping to play through the injury and was expected to be a game-time decision. He was limited in all three practices this week.At 3-4-1, the Lions are attempting to keep their wild-card hopes alive against their divisional rivals.While Detroit has fallen short of expectations, Stafford is in the midst of one of his best seasons. The quarterback has thrown for 2,499 yards, 19 touchdowns, and five interceptions in eight games.Driskel joined the Lions this past offseason. In five starts for the Cincinnati Bengals in 2018, he tossed six touchdowns and two interceptions.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Antonio Brown isn't expected to play again this season barring a "significant turn of events," sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.The free-agent wide receiver is reportedly scheduled to meet with the NFL this week regarding the league's investigations into multiple accusations of sexual assault against him.However, Brown has failed to give the NFL the evidence it has requested to gain a broader understanding of his case, reports Schefter.Drew Rosenhaus, Brown's agent, quickly responded to the report that his client is likely done for the year."I'm confident Antonio will play again this season," Rosenhaus told Schefter. "I believe the NFL should clear him after they interview him this week and I expect he will be signed shortly after that."Brown also tweeted his own reaction to Schefter's report:

Find line reports, best bets, and subscribe to push notifications in the Betting News section.Two of the more talented teams in the NFC are still finding their way heading into Sunday night, when the Dallas Cowboys host the Minnesota Vikings in the teams' first meeting since 2016.The Vikings dropped a winnable game in Kansas City a week ago but are still just a game out of the NFC North lead and remain firmly in the wild-card race. The Cowboys are riding a two-game win streak but didn't look like themselves for much of Monday's breakaway win over the Giants.Here's everything you need to know about the matchup from a betting perspective:Line movementIn a game between near-equal teams, the Cowboys are predictably three-point home favorites with a line that hasn't moved all week. The total has also held firm at 47.5 as of Sunday.Betting trendsThe Vikings have covered nine of the last 10 meetings between these two. But on paper, this doesn't look like a favorable spot for the road 'dogs.Minnesota has beaten up on bad teams but struggled against good ones as of late. Since coach Mike Zimmer took over in 2014, the Vikings are 6-11 against the spread in road games against clubs with a winning record, including seven straight losses and 11 in their last 13.Zimmer has lost four straight ATS as a short 'dog (+3 or less), though the under is a scorching 13-4-1 for the coach in that spot, including 9-2-1 on the road. Prime time is a similar story: The Vikes are on a 1-5-1 ATS run, but the under is 12-4-1 in that spot since Zimmer took over in 2014.The high total is a bit curious given how good these defenses are, and it could bode well for under bettors. When the total is at least 47, Zimmer is 7-3-1 to the under, while Jason Garrett's Cowboys are 7-2 to the under in the same spot.The X-factorBoth offenses enter Sunday averaging 30 points per game since Week 5. Yet each defense matches up well with its opponent's strength.The Cowboys have the second-best run game, per DVOA ratings, behind stud Ezekiel Elliott, though Minnesota's run defense is among the league's best. The Vikings excel when their play-action game is at full strength, but Dallas' top-flight secondary could make life difficult for Kirk Cousins and Co., especially with Adam Thielen sitting out this one.PickWhen they're at their peaks, both teams have looked like potential NFC champions. Yet much of that damage has come against hapless defenses, which won't be the case for either club Sunday.Thielen's injury makes Minnesota even more one-dimensional, which should concern those backing the oft-conservative Zimmer in a prime-time road spot. The Cowboys have flopped against good teams, too, so the under feels like the safest bet in what could resemble a throwback Sunday night affair.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 © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

theScore's Justin Boone is coming off his sixth top-10 finish in FantasyPros' Most Accurate Expert Competition. Follow the links below to see his updated rankings for Week 10.Half PPR

SSSQ is a weekly look at under-the-radar fantasy players to consider starting and potential busts you should leave on your bench. We also identify breakout candidates to stash on your roster and players you can safely cut.For the rest of your lineup decisions, consult our Week 10 rankings. You can also listen to the Week 10 preview episode of theScore Fantasy Football Podcast.StartKyler Murray, Cardinalsat BuccaneersJennifer Stewart / Getty Images Sport / GettyMurray is the fantasy QB7 on the season and is coming off an impressive outing versus the 49ers, one of the league's toughest defenses. The first overall pick in April's draft threw for 241 yards and two touchdowns while rushing for another 34 yards on the ground in a surprisingly competitive game. Now we get to see what he can do against an extremely friendly defense that's allowed multiple passing scores in six straight contests, including eight over the last two weeks. You can confidently fire up Murray as a top-six quarterback on Sunday.Boone's projection: 312 passing yards, 2 passing TDs, 27 rushing yardsOther QBs to start

The New England Patriots reportedly made it clear they'd welcome Rob Gronkowski back with open arms.Patriots owner Robert Kraft approached the star tight end when he was cleaning out his locker following his retirement in March and told him that he wants him to return for November, December, and the playoffs, sources told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.Gronkowski has repeatedly said he intends to stay retired, though he's occasionally left the door ajar for him to change his mind.The 30-year-old was hired as an analyst for FOX Sports in October.Two days after Gronkowski took the job, Kraft said the Pro Bowl pass-catcher hadn't filed his retirement papers. While this is considered a formality, according to Rapoport, the Patriots owner said it meant the team "can always pray and hope" Gronkowski will return.However, Gronkowski emphasized that he had no current plans to play again following Kraft's remarks."I would have to be feeling it. ... I'm enjoying myself right now. I don't have that itch, and if I had that itch, I'd go back. ... It would have to be a continuous itch," he said.The future Hall of Famer needs to return by Nov. 30 in order to be eligible to come off the reserve/retired list this season.Gronkowski has shown no signs of coming back to play, a person who recently talked to him told Rapoport.While New England's offense has remained among the NFL's best without Gronkowski, the reigning champions have struggled to get production out of the tight end position.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is considering surgery to repair the Lisfranc injury in his foot, which has plagued him since the preseason, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.The estimated recovery time for the surgery is eight-to-10 weeks, according to Rapoport, who adds the procedure would come in the next week or two.Newton was placed on injured reserve earlier this week and is expected to miss the rest of the campaign.After missing just three games over his first seven seasons, the former league MVP is set to miss 16 contests over his past two campaigns, including this season.The Auburn product struggled in two games this year, completing 56% of his passes while throwing for 572 yards, zero touchdowns, and three turnovers.Newton is set to become a free agent in 2021. He's owed $18.6 million in 2020 with a cap hit of $21.1 million. That includes only $2 million in dead cap and $19.1 million in cap savings if Carolina decides to cut or trade him.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.