The Indianapolis Colts' shocking win over the Kansas City Chiefs came at a cost.Second-year defensive end Kemoko Turay will miss the rest of the season after suffering a broken ankle late in the fourth quarter of Sunday night's 19-13 victory, head coach Frank Reich confirmed Monday.The second-round pick was a big part of the Colts' strong performance against the Chiefs' high-flying offense, hitting quarterback Patrick Mahomes three times and chipping in with two assisted tackles. He was carted from the game after sustaining the gruesome injury.Entering Week 5, Turay had recorded 1.5 sacks while playing limited pass-rushing snaps behind Justin Houston, Jabaal Sheard, and Al-Quadin Muhammad. He was Pro Football Focus' top-ranked edge rusher through four weeks.With Turay done for the year, the Colts will need 2019 second-rounder Ben Banogu to step up behind their starting defensive ends.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Tennessee Titans released kicker Cairo Santos, the team announced Monday.Cody Parkey, who was brought in during September for the same tryout that landed Santos the job, is expected to sign with the team Tuesday, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero report.Tennessee's decision to part ways with Santos comes after the six-year veteran missed all four of his field-goal attempts during a Week 5 loss to the Buffalo Bills.Santos is perfect on extra points so far this season, but the Brazilian has gone a paltry 4-for-9 in field-goal attempts.Parkey, meanwhile, was released by the Chicago Bears in February after the infamous double-doink kick that cost his team a wild-card game last season. The Titans will be Parkey's fifth stop in as many years.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard is in the concussion protocol for the second time this season, the team announced through its official injury report.Shepard suffered a concussion in the season opener and sat out the Giants' Week 2 loss to the Buffalo Bills. He's now facing an extended absence, a source told Ralph Vacchiano of SNY.The Giants have a quick turnaround this week, as they'll head to New England for a Thursday Night Football showdown with the Patriots. The club then returns home in Week 7 to host the Arizona Cardinals.Shepard's absence will vault offseason acquisition Golden Tate into a role as the top wide receiver for rookie quarterback Daniel Jones. Tate hauled in three receptions for 13 yards on six targets in his Giants debut Sunday after a four-game suspension to open the campaign.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Washington Redskins offensive tackle Trent Williams, who has been holding out through the first five weeks of the season in the hopes of being traded, will not be dealt before the end of the 2019 campaign, a source told 106.7 The Fan's Craig Hoffman.Team president Bruce Allen apparently told Williams a few weeks ago the team had no interest in trading the former All-Pro before season's end, according to Hoffman.

The Washington Redskins will apparently roll with one of their veteran quarterbacks after firing head coach Jay Gruden.Interim head coach Bill Callahan said Monday that rookie Dwayne Haskins isn't a candidate for the starting job ahead of Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network.Callahan added that the team will decide between Colt McCoy and Case Keenum once the health of the latter is cleared up.Haskins, the 15th overall pick in the 2019 draft, has played just a single half through five weeks. He replaced the struggling Keenum against the New York Giants in Week 4 and threw three interceptions.While Callahan won't turn to Haskins immediately, he wants the young signal-caller to get playing time before the end of the season."He will be in the lineup at some point," Callahan said, according to Les Carpenter of The Washington Post.Keenum, who started the first four games before his turnover issues forced the switch to Haskins, missed Week 5 due to a foot injury.McCoy then started Sunday's loss to the New England Patriots but struggled to ignite Washington's offense. He averaged just 4.4 yards per pass, threw no touchdowns to one interception, and produced a passer rating of 60.6.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Washington Redskins president Bruce Allen dismissed the second head coach of his tenure by firing Jay Gruden on Monday. At a press conference later in the day, the executive pushed back against questions about his role in the team's lack of success.Allen - who's also held the titles of executive vice president and general manager since being hired by the Redskins in 2010 - was evasive when asked why the fan base should have confidence in his and owner Dan Snyder's ability to get their latest coaching search right."That's a fair question. Right now we're all 0-5," Allen said, according to Brian McNally of NBC Washington. "I don't believe anybody is hiding from that record."

An MRI on Monday revealed that Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Chris Jones will be forced to miss time due to a groin injury suffered in Sunday night's loss to the Indianapolis Colts, a source told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.Jones is reportedly considered week-to-week.The 25-year-old left the game during the second quarter and was unable to return. Without its primary playmaker, the Chiefs' defense struggled to stop the Colts' rushing attack.Fellow defensive lineman Xavier Williams also left the defeat with an injury, forcing the AFC West club to roll with second-year pro Derrick Nnadi and rookie Khalen Saunders.Jones is the key cog on Kansas City's defense line. He earned second-team All-Pro honors in 2018 after a breakout 15.5-sack campaign.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.Week 5 of the NFL season wraps up with a non-conference matchup between the Cleveland Browns and San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football. Here, we dive into the best player props available for the prime-time clash.George Kittle under 6.5 receptionsBrowns defensive coordinator Steve Wilks is familiar with the 49ers' offense after seeing San Francisco twice as the Cardinals' head coach last season. It speaks volumes that Wilks' unit in Arizona - a defense that's been dreadful at covering tight ends in recent history - held Kittle to 10 catches and zero touchdowns over those two games in 2018. Headlined by rookie standout Mack Wilson, who's done a fine job in coverage at the linebacker position, Cleveland's current defense is better equipped to cover Kittle than Wilks' Cardinals ever were; the Browns haven't allowed a single opposing tight end to catch more than six passes in a single game this season.Nick Chubb under 106.5 yardsChubb exploded for 182 yards from scrimmage in last week's win over the Ravens, but his matchup against the 49ers on Monday is hardly ideal.San Francisco's defense has allowed just 3.4 yards per rush over three games in 2019. Don't expect Chubb to rack up much through the air, either; he's been targeted more than four times in a game once this season. The 49ers love to take the air out of the ball - they're currently No. 3 in time of possession - and Baker Mayfield's going to have to air it out San Francisco gets any sort of lead. The 49ers have had two weeks to prepare for Cleveland's offense, so play the under on Chubb here.Jarvis Landry over 61.5 receiving yardsAfter catching four or fewer passes in each of the first three games of the season, Landry exploded for eight receptions and 167 yards against the Ravens in Week 4. Though he only has 18 catches on the year, Landry's just two targets behind Odell Beckham Jr. for the team lead with 34. The 49ers' defense, meanwhile, is allowing 72.3 yards on average to opposing No. 2 wide receivers this season.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 @AJKoIodziej.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Despite losing two straight games and hearing increased grumbling from fans, the Dallas Cowboys are apparently not close to thinking about a head coaching change."Absolutely not," Cowboys director of player personnel Stephen Jones said on 105.3 The Fan when asked if head coach Jason Garrett was on the hot seat. "He's done a great job with this team. He had the guys playing hard (in Week 5) when it could have gotten really ugly,"Following a hot start, Dallas has suffered back-to-back defeats at the hands of the New Orleans Saints and the Green Bay Packers. The Cowboys averaged 32.3 points in the first three contests before scoring just 34 combined in the pair of losses."Just hang in there with us," Jones added. "I really believe we're going to correct these things to be really more consistent. I feel like the best is yet to come."The 3-2 Cowboys still lead the NFC East through five weeks, but Garrett's future could be in question all season, as he's in the final year of his contract.The 52-year-old Garrett is the league's fifth-longest tenured head coach. He's accumulated a 77-59 regular-season record across nine campaigns and led Dallas to its second NFC East crown in three years last season before being ousted by the Los Angeles Rams in the divisional round.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Rumors of a rebuild continue to swirl around the Cincinnati Bengals after the team suffered its fifth loss in as many games Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals.With the trade deadline three weeks away, one name constantly mentioned is that of ninth-year wide receiver A.J. Green. The veteran has already said he prefers to stay in Cincinnati, and his teammates seem to share that sentiment."It better not happen. It's going to fall apart if you do that," cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick said of the Bengals potentially trading Green, according to team reporter Geoff Hobson. "That's our best player on the team. He's not even out there. We don't know how the team really should look. They can't do that."Green, 31, suffered an ankle sprain in July and has yet to play this season. The fourth overall pick of the 2011 NFL Draft has topped 1,000 yards in six of his first eight years in the league but has missed 18 games since 2016 due to injuries."That would really hurt my spirit if he walked out this door," Kirkpatrick added. " … I want everybody to stay. I want to win here. I don't want to go anywhere. I'm not just a player for the Bengals. I do things in the community. A lot of guys in here do."This is the 10th time the Bengals have lost their first five games of the season and the first since 2008. Their opponents have outscored them 136-80 in 2019.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

As the Washington Redskins search for a new head coach, owner Daniel Snyder apparently has his eyes on a few high-profile names.The Redskins' list of candidates to replace Jay Gruden - who was fired on Monday - could include Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive coordinator Todd Bowles, and Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, according to ESPN's Ed Werder, who cited a source who knows Snyder well.Washington's current offensive coordinator, Kevin O'Connell, may also receive consideration for the head coaching job, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport added.Gruden was relieved of his duties after Sunday's 33-7 loss to the New England Patriots, which dropped Washington's record to 0-5 this season. Assistant Bill Callahan was named as the interim replacement.The inclusion of Tomlin as a potential candidate is notable, as the Steelers signed him to a one-year extension in July that will keep him under contract through the 2021 season. The deal also includes an option for 2022.Bowles oversaw the New York Jets from 2015-2018. Bieniemy, the latest coveted Andy Reid assistant, has received head coaching consideration over the last two offseasons.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

It's becoming increasingly difficult to dismiss Christian McCaffrey from the MVP conversation.On Sunday, the Carolina Panthers running back became the first player since Jim Brown (1963) to post at least 175 scrimmage yards in four of the first five games of the season. He accomplished the feat with a monstrous performance against the Jacksonville Jaguars, amassing 237 total yards and three touchdowns."If I was writing, I would see if he's from Earth. I'd have to check to see if he's from Asgard or something," said 10-year NFL veteran Gerald McCoy, according to team reporter Bill Voth. "If the season ended right now, he's the MVP."The eighth overall pick of the 2017 NFL Draft currently leads all running backs in rushing attempts and yards while ranking second in rushing touchdowns, catches, and receiving yards."You always knew he had elite speed, and he was elusive, but now he's kind of figured it out," McCoy added. "Guys like that, I always say, he's not a running back, he's a weapon. He can do everything."McCaffrey has rushed for 2,120 yards in 37 games since entering the league in 2017. The Stanford product is the youngest player in Panthers history to record 2,000 career rushing yards (23 years, three months)."Do you see what he's doing? It's ridiculous. He's not human," Panthers linebacker Brian Burns said of McCaffrey's first touchdown against the Jaguars. "... The man's not human. I've never seen somebody jump over a person and make that person hit the other person. I've never seen that ever before in my life."Averaging 173.2 yards from scrimmage in 2019, McCaffrey is on pace for 2,771 total yards on the year and is in position to break Chris Johnson's single-season record of 2,509 yards set in 2009.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Kansas City Chiefs suffered their first loss of the season Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts, and frustrations were evident on the sideline.During the game's broadcast, tight end Travis Kelce was seen in what appeared to be a heated conversation with offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy.After the two exchanged words, Kelce shoved Bieniemy. Both were then held back by other players.Things appeared to blow over shortly thereafter, though, as Kelce hugged the Chiefs assistant.

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid downplayed the ankle injury suffered by Patrick Mahomes during his team's shock defeat to the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday night."Tweaked it just a little bit. I think he's going to be OK," Reid said afterward, according to ESPN's Adam Teicher. "He was pretty good at the end there. We'll see how that goes."Mahomes, who was dealing with an ankle issue coming into the contest, hurt it during the first half and then started the second with it heavily taped. In the fourth quarter, the ankle was stepped on by one of Kansas City's offensive linemen.

The Washington Redskins fired head coach Jay Gruden on Monday after Sunday's 33-7 loss to the New England Patriots dropped the team to 0-5 on the season.Assistant head coach and offensive line coach Bill Callahan will take over on an interim basis, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter."Through the first five games of the 2019 season, the team has clearly not performed up to expectations, and we all share in that responsibility," the team wrote in a statement. "Moving forward, we are committed to doing all that we can collectively as an organization to turn things around and give our Redskins fans and alumni a team they can be proud of in 2019 and beyond."Washington's troubles at quarterback played a key role in Gruden's firing. Veteran Case Keenum started the year under center, but the coach replaced him with rookie signal-caller Dwayne Haskins midway through a Week 4 blowout loss to the New York Giants. Haskins threw three interceptions in the contest.The Redskins turned to Colt McCoy in Week 5, with similar results.Gruden admitted he didn't have a plan at quarterback ahead of Washington's matchup with the Patriots and appeared reluctant to start Haskins. The 52-year-old coach reportedly didn't want to draft the Ohio State product at No. 15 overall. He apparently preferred a more experienced passer but was overruled by team owner Daniel Snyder.Adding to Gruden's troubles, several social media videos surfaced last week showing him smoking an unidentified substance and chatting with a young woman. The Redskins declined to comment on the videos.Washington named Gruden its head coach in 2014. He amassed a 35-48-1 record with one playoff berth. The former Arena Football League MVP previously served as the Cincinnati Bengals' offensive coordinator from 2011-13.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.Packers make a statementThere couldn't have been many people picking the Packers to win Sunday afternoon's game in Dallas. It seemed as though the Cowboys were the perfect opponent to take advantage of a Green Bay front seven that got exposed by Philly's run game last week, and the absence of Davante Adams left Aaron Rodgers without his most - and perhaps only - reliable receiving weapon. Well, so much for that.The Packers' offense made the necessary adjustments in the absence of its No. 1 target, using running back Aaron Jones as the clear-cut centerpiece. And with 107 yards and four touchdowns on the ground, in addition to seven catches for 75 yards through the air - no other Packers receiver had more than three receptions - he was certainly up to the task.Such significant development from the offense after things had begun to fall apart under the Mike McCarthy regime is, of course, great to see. But a suddenly elite defense continues to be the story in Green Bay. After limiting Ezekiel Elliott and forcing the Cowboys into a pass-heavy game script, the Packers' pass rush and secondary went to work. Constantly under pressure, Dak Prescott threw three interceptions and took three sacks.This was by far Green Bay's most complete performance of the young season, coming against perhaps its toughest opponent yet. After a fresh start with a new coaching regime, the Packers appear to have re-established themselves among the NFL's elite.Colts pull off a stunnerThe Colts are a frustrating team. They possess all the pieces to compete, even without Andrew Luck, but their season has still been something of a roller coaster. Sunday night's win over the Kansas City Chiefs showed everything the Colts are capable of doing at their best. It's tough not to buy into the idea that Indianapolis will put it all together at some point this season.Indy came away with a stunning prime-time win on the road while holding Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs' offense to a mere 10 points. The star quarterback completed a few ridiculous throws, as we've come to expect. But he was otherwise contained in a way few opposing teams have been able to manage over the last year.And to ensure Mahomes' opportunities to get on track would be limited, the Colts' offense ran the ball down Kansas City's throat all night long. With Marlon Mack running behind arguably the league's best offensive line, the Colts can grind the clock down against nearly any opponent.It's not the sexiest brand of football in 2019, but dominating on the ground and playing strong defense against a typically unstoppable offense is a recipe for success. Don't sleep on the Colts.Fresh start needed for FalconsTim Warner / Getty Images Sport / GettyJay Gruden was the first coach fired this season, and perhaps Dan Quinn should be next. From top to bottom, the Falcons have one of the NFL's most talented, balanced, and endlessly frustrating rosters.Atlanta underachieved in 2018, but most excused its 7-9 record as the result of major injuries on defense. A 2019 bounce back was a popular preseason prediction.Now healthy - as healthy as any team can reasonably be after a month of football, at least - the Falcons look as toothless as they have at any time during Quinn's tenure. On Sunday, the Texans marched up and down their home field at will, amassing over 500 yards of total offense. Will Fuller, who entered the contest with 14 receptions for 183 yards and no scores through four weeks, notched 14 catches for 217 yards and three scores against the Falcons in 60 minutes.At 1-4 and with two of their next three games against NFC powerhouses in the Rams and Seahawks, it's probably too late for the Falcons to save their season. Conventional thinking would have them limping to the end of the season before making carefully considered changes to the coaching staff.Screw conventional thinking. Dan Quinn was hired to be a defensive specialist, the defense stinks, and so his employment should end now. There are three former NFL head coaches on Altlanta's staff - offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter, receivers coach Raheem Morris, and tight ends coach Mike Mularkey. None of them had any sustained success as a head coach, but they can't be worse than Quinn. Give one of them the reins.McCaffrey making MVP caseAny conversation about the NFL's premier running backs over the last few seasons has started with Ezekiel Elliott, Todd Gurley, and Le'Veon Bell. It's well past time to make Christian McCaffrey part of that group, if not the outright leader.McCaffrey's ridiculous start to the season continued Sunday with 176 rushing yards, 61 receiving yards, and three total touchdowns in a win over the Jaguars. That puts him alongside Jim Brown as the only two players to tally at least 175 scrimmage yards in four of five games to open a season. It's tough to describe how incredible that level of production is when defenses, not having to go against Cam Newton, can theoretically focus on him even more.Coming out of Stanford in 2016, McCaffrey's size raised questions about whether he could hold up and produce as an every-down back in the NFL. The Panthers didn't see it that way, selecting him No. 8 overall, and were they ever right.McCaffrey's do-it-all skill set - thriving between the tackles, giving defenders nightmares in space, and dominating as a receiver out of the backfield - makes him the perfect back for the modern NFL. He's the primary reason the Panthers' offense has stayed afloat, and he's helped the team rack up three straight wins in the absence of its star quarterback.Gruden silencing doubtersNaomi Baker / Getty Images Sport / GettyThe narrative that followed Jon Gruden upon his return to the NFL last season was that he was, in more ways than not, a football dinosaur. Many assumed that he wouldn't be able to keep up with the modern game after a decade in the broadcast booth, and his quotes about analytics, among other things, were cherry-picked to support the idea that he was too old school for today's game. We're starting to see signs to the contrary.Sunday's win over Khalil Mack and the Chicago Bears is far and away the biggest moment so far in Gruden's second stint with the Silver and Black. In addition to the standout efforts of players throughout the roster, highlighted by first-round rookie running back Josh Jacobs, Gruden and his staff deserve credit for constantly putting a seemingly outmatched roster in a position to succeed.Taking on a Bears defense that entered the game surrendering a mere 3.0 yards per carry, the Raiders rode Jacobs and their big offensive line to a team total of 169 yards and three touchdowns on the ground. They worked off that running game to utilize a quick-hit passing game that moved the chains when needed and kept Derek Carr clean against an elite pass rush (no sacks, one QB hit).Don't get us wrong, the Raiders still have a ways to go. But after two straight impressive wins to enter their bye week at 3-2, it's starting to look like they're heading in the right direction under Gruden's watch.Backups thriving in NFC SouthA long-term injury to your starting quarterback usually means a death sentence for your playoff hopes, but that doesn't apply in the NFC South this season.With Drew Brees and Cam Newton sidelined, the Panthers and Saints are each 3-0 with their backups running the show.Teddy Bridgewater did a reasonable impression of Drew Brees in his prime Sunday, throwing for four touchdowns and more than 300 yards against the Buccaneers.Kyle Allen had a less dazzling day on the scoresheet but did enough to put Christian McCaffrey and a surprisingly feisty defense in position to deliver the team's third straight win.There's no doubt Brees and Newton will start as soon as they're healthy enough to do so. More importantly, there's no rush for either pivot to return before they're fully healthy.Ekeler isn't going anywhereIcon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / GettyMelvin Gordon was bound to be reacclimated slowly in his first action since returning from his holdout, so his workload in a loss to the Broncos shouldn't be alarming to fantasy owners. Perhaps his performance should.The Chargers have said publicly that Gordon is their No. 1 back. But considering how well Austin Ekeler has played early in the season, and the minimal impact Gordon made on 12 carries Sunday (31 yards), it should be no surprise if, in reality, he's forced to earn those touches back.Ekeler is the more versatile back in terms of receiving production, as demonstrated by his 15 catches in the game, and there really isn't much of a drop-off in his ability as a ball carrier. So in the interest of the offense not getting too predictable based on running back personnel, there's an argument to be made for Ekeler having an every-down role. The Chargers likely won't do that, but don't be surprised if this is a 50-50 split as the season goes on, with the advantage potentially even going Ekeler's way, regardless of who's getting paid more.Tomlin chooses to kick in OTUnless you were watching the Ravens and Steelers in overtime, you may have missed that Mike Tomlin, after winning the coin toss, elected to kick to his opponent in the extra frame. Here's how he explained it:

Justin Houston's fingerprints were all over the Indianapolis Colts' 19-13 upset win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night, getting revenge on the team that released him in March after eight seasons."I didn't like the way things ended when I left here so to come back and get a win means so much to me," the edge rusher told NBC's Michele Tafoya on the field postgame.Houston, who signed a two-year deal with the Colts shortly after his exit from Kansas City, sacked Patrick Mahomes in the first half and came up with the game-defining fourth-down stop at the 5:02 mark of the fourth quarter.

There was no shortage of great outings during high-scoring games across the league in Week 5.Here are the top performances from Sunday's contests:Deshaun Watson, QB, Texans28-for-33 passing, 426 yards, 5 TDs, 158.3 passer rating, 47 rushing yardsThe Atlanta Falcons' defense had no answer for Watson on Sunday. Houston's franchise quarterback became the second player in the Super Bowl era to throw for 400-plus yards, record five touchdowns, and rush for 40-plus yards in a game. Watson faced pressure on a number of dropbacks, but he was able to make plays both inside and outside of the pocket while earning his first-career perfect passer rating.Christian McCaffrey, RB, Panthers176 rushing yards, 6 receptions, 61 receiving yards, 3 TDsIf there was any doubt prior to Week 5, McCaffrey asserted himself as the league's premier running back. The versatile weapon torched the Jacksonville Jaguars, recording 237 total yards and three scores. McCaffrey's performance reached its climax early in the third quarter when he scored on an 84-yard dash, the longest run in franchise history.Michael Thomas, WR, Saints11 receptions, 182 receiving yards, 2 TDsThomas continued his torrid start to the 2019 season by dominating a division rival. The talented wideout recorded nine-plus receptions for the fourth time in five games this year, reaching that mark while consistently schooling Buccaneers defensive backs. Many expected a slight dip in production when Drew Brees went down, but Thomas can put up absurd numbers regardless of who the Saints start at quarterback.Dalvin Cook, RB, Vikings132 rushing yards, 6 receptions, 86 receiving yardsCook went toe to toe with McCaffrey while competing to be the week's top-producing running back. In the midst of a breakout campaign, the third-year back totaled 218 yards on 27 touches during the Vikings' easy win over the Giants. Cook has always possessed immense talent and athleticism as a runner, but his improvement as a pass-catcher is making Minnesota's offense difficult to defend, even with Kirk Cousins struggling.Will Fuller, WR, Texans14 receptions, 217 receiving yards, 3 TDsThe main beneficiary of Watson's incredible afternoon, Fuller left Atlanta's defenders in the dust. The young receiver topped 10 receptions and 200 yards for the first time in his career. When his quarterback was given time to throw, Fuller was able to get open with ease. It simply didn't matter how the Falcons tried to contain him.Teddy Bridgewater, QB, Saints26-for-34 passing, 314 yards, 4 TDs, 131.2 passer ratingAfter the Saints used a conservative approach in his first two starts, Bridgewater was let loose against the Buccaneers. The veteran tossed four touchdown passes for just the second time in his career while averaging 9.2 yards pass per attempt. His accuracy to every level of the field was an encouraging sight. Most importantly to head coach Sean Payton, Bridgewater led the Saints to their third straight win since replacing the injured Drew Brees.Aaron Jones, RB, Packers107 rushing yards, 7 receptions, 75 receiving yards, 4 TDsJones was a big part of Green Bay's dramatic win over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football. Though he did most of his damage in the first half, the Packers' tailback led his team to victory with a career-high 182 scrimmage yards and a whopping four scores. All this occurred without No. 1 wider receiver Davante Adams. After schooling a talented Cowboys defense, Jones is up to eight touchdowns on the year.Amari Cooper, WR, Cowboys11 receptions, 226 yards, 1 TDIt won't get as much attention because it came in a losing effort, but Cooper was phenomenal against the Packers. The young wideout, who landed with the Cowboys in a midseason trade from the Raiders last year, is one of the league's top route-runners - there just aren't many defenders who stand a chance against him when left alone in solo coverage. That ability has made him the centerpiece of the Dallas passing game, and Cooper is finally getting recognized as one of the NFL's premier receivers as a result.Eagles' defense6 points allowed, 10 sacks, 2 interceptions, 2 defensive TDsThough it was partly the result of a poor performance from New York Jets quarterback Luke Falk, Philadelphia's defense dominated from start to finish on Sunday. Defensive end Brandon Graham and fill-in cornerback Orlando Scandrick led Jim Schwartz's unit. The former accumulated three sacks and five QB hits, while the latter recorded two sacks and a fumble-recovery touchdown to seal the game. Linebacker Nathan Gerry kicked off the fun with a 51-yard pick-6 in the first quarter.DJ Chark, WR, Jaguars8 receptions, 164 receiving yards, 2 TDsChark continued his surprisingly sizzling campaign against the top-ranked Panthers pass defense. Through five weeks, the sophomore receiver has tallied 27 catches for 485 yards and five touchdowns. Chark is a threat in the red zone, on deep routes, and on contested targets. Gardner Minshew deserves a ton of credit for Chark's hot start, but the emergence of a true No. 1 wideout in Jacksonville has certainly helped the quarterback's cause.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones referred to the official who flagged head coach Jason Garrett for abusive language Sunday as a "little darling" after the game."Oh, I hope the little darling didn't hear something he hadn't heard before," Jones said, according to ESPN's Todd Archer. "We should all stop the wheel over that if he got (penalized for) abusive language."Garrett drew the 15-yard punishment after angrily throwing his red challenge flag in front of the referee to contest a pass interference call. The side judge, Scott Edwards, responded with an emphatic toss of the yellow penalty flag.

The Green Bay Packers raced out to a big lead but had to hold off a late Dallas Cowboys' comeback attempt to escape with a 34-24 victory in Sunday's marquee matchup.Packers running back Aaron Jones led the way with 182 total yards and four touchdowns on the day.More to come.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph took a massive hit from two Baltimore Ravens defenders and had to be helped off the field in the third quarter of Sunday's game.Rudolph was ruled out for the remainder of the contest with a concussion and taken to hospital for further evaluation. He returned home later in the day, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Arthur Blank is still holding out hope that the Atlanta Falcons can turn their losing season around. And he continues to believe Dan Quinn is the man for the job.Following a 53-32 loss to the Houston Texans that dropped the Falcons to 1-4, Blank was asked whether a coaching change is necessary."No. ... This staff has performed before. My hope is they can fix what needs to be fixed and start winning some games," Blank said, according to ESPN's Vaughn McClure.Following a disappointing 7-9 season in 2018, Quinn overhauled his coaching staff and took over the defensive coordinator position to go alongside his head coaching duties. Quinn's defense gave up nearly 600 total yards Sunday and allowed Deshaun Watson to pick it apart for five touchdown passes.Nonetheless, Blank appears willing to see if the Falcons can recapture some of the magic from their 2016 season, in which they reached Super Bowl LI.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Stefon Diggs doesn't plan to dispute the $200,000-plus he racked up in fines from the Minnesota Vikings after missing practices and team meetings without an excused absence."I feel like I should've communicated better," the wide receiver said Sunday, courtesy of ESPN's Josina Anderson. "Like I told y'all, I was sick. I'm willing to accept every penalty and consequence that comes with it. I should've communicated better."Diggs capped a tumultuous week by catching three passes for 44 yards in the Vikings' 28-10 win over the New York Giants. Despite acknowledging his frustration with Minnesota's offense days before the game, he insisted after helping the Vikings pick up their third win of the season that his relationship with the organization hasn't turned sour."It was never not good," he said. "Outside people got things a little shaky but at this point, I'm a team guy, I'm here, and I want to win."Minnesota was reportedly flooded with trade inquiries after Diggs' multi-day squabble with the Vikings but the team doesn't intend to move him.When asked directly if he still wants to be in Minnesota, Diggs said yes before dropping a wink.

The Washington Redskins and their head coach have endured a tough start to the 2019 campaign, to say the least.Washington lost again in Week 5, falling 33-7 to the New England Patriots and dropping to 0-5 on the season. The loss didn't help head coach Jay Gruden cool down his hot seat."If the key works Monday I'll keep working," said Gruden postgame, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.The Redskins' Chris Thompson fought back tears after the contest when speaking about Gruden's future, saying the 52-year-old gave the running back his shot in the league as an undersized fifth-round pick.

The Minnesota Vikings' aerial attack finally ignited at just the right time.Kirk Cousins answered his critics emphatically Sunday, going 22-for-27 with 306 yards and two touchdowns while re-establishing his connection with Adam Thielen in the Vikings' 28-10 win over the New York Giants. It was Cousins' first game with multiple touchdown passes this season.The run-up to the Week 5 matchup was dominated by discussion about the issues surrounding Minnesota's fledgling passing game, and the struggles of Cousins in particular.Thielen publicly called out the Vikings' offense after last week's loss to the Chicago Bears, saying the NFC North team has to "be able to throw the ball" when needed.Minnesota entered Sunday with the 31st-ranked passing attack, averaging just 169 yards per game.The Vikings righted the ship by going to their top pass-catcher early and often, as Thielen finished the game with seven catches for 130 yards and two touchdowns.Stefon Diggs, meanwhile, had a relatively quiet outing after questions over his future with the team, catching three passes for 44 yards.On Thursday, the wide receiver admitted to being frustrated with Minnesota's offense while addressing ongoing trade rumors.But despite reportedly receiving a ton of interest in Diggs, the Vikings apparently are intent on keeping their talented offense intact and the wideout shares that sentiment."I'm a team guy. I'm here. I want to win," Diggs said after the game, according to Chad Graff of The Athletic.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Tom Brady continued to pad his Hall of Fame resume Sunday against the Washington Redskins.The New England Patriots quarterback passed Brett Favre for the third-most career passing yards in NFL history.Brady completed 28 of 42 passes for 348 yards and three touchdowns on the afternoon, bringing his total to 71,923 yards. Favre threw for 71,838 during his storied career.The six-time Super Bowl champion now trails Peyton Manning and Drew Brees on the all-time list. He's just 17 yards shy of Manning.New England topped Washington 33-7.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

New York Giants running back Wayne Gallman has been ruled out of the team's matchup with the Minnesota Vikings after sustaining a concussion in the first quarter.Gallman rushed for 14 yards on two carries against Minnesota before suffering the concussion. He headed to the locker room shortly thereafter.The Giants are now without their top two running backs for the remainder of the Week 5 tilt; All-Pro sophomore Saquon Barkley continues to recover from an ankle injury suffered in Week 3.Thin at running back behind Gallman and Barkley, New York will look to undrafted rookie Jon Hilliman to handle backfield snaps. The Giants also have four-year veteran Elijhaa Penny available.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 last time these two teams played, Andrew Luck and a budding young Indianapolis Colts nucleus seemed one year away from truly contending against Patrick Mahomes and the juggernaut Kansas City Chiefs.Plenty has changed since Kansas City's divisional-round playoff win this past January, but the Chiefs are once again sizable home favorites against a trendy but flawed Colts team. Kansas City is one of two 4-0 teams in the league, while Indy is a bad loss away from losing all the early momentum of the Jacoby Brissett era.Here's everything you need to know about the matchup from a betting perspective:Line movementThe Chiefs opened as 8.5-point favorites, but bettors have hammered Kansas City up to -11 as of Sunday morning. Jay Rood, Bet.Works' chief risk officer and theScore Bet's head trader, said his shop has seen the Chiefs grab a 10-to-1 edge in money over the Colts and four times as many tickets, signaling strong sharp play on the home favorites.The total has also ticked up by two points, from a 54 open to 56 as of Saturday.Betting trendsUndefeated against the spread through three weeks, Indianapolis looked like a shell of itself in Sunday's home loss to the Raiders, who earned just their second ATS road win in their last nine games. The Colts now travel to Arrowhead Stadium to try and avenge last year's postseason loss.Bettors love to follow revenge narratives, but how wise is a wager on vengeance in this case? Since 2012, road 'dogs that most recently faced their opponents in playoff losses are 7-21 ATS in regular-season rematches; they're 4-13 ATS when the games come in the first half of the campaign. The Saints fell 27-9 on the road against the Rams in the only game to fit the bill so far this season.Big road 'dogs have struggled mightily of late: Double-digit home favorites are 38-23-2 ATS (62.3%) and 58-5 straight up (92.1%) since 2016. The Chiefs are 3-3 ATS but 6-0 SU in those spots under Andy Reid, while Indianapolis coach Frank Reich is 0-1 as a double-digit underdog.The Colts' coverage and pass rush both rank below average through four weeks, which could be a major problem against Mahomes and Co. Since 2018, the Chiefs are 8-3-1 ATS when Mahomes passes for at least 310 yards and 3-6-1 ATS when he falls below that number. He threw for 315 yards last week against a superior Lions defense.The X-factorIndy's offense didn't look the same in Week 4 as star wideout T.Y. Hilton sat out with a quad injury. Receiver Parris Campbell also left Sunday's loss with an abdominal injury, leaving the Colts with a pass-catching corps led by receivers Chester Rogers, Zach Pascal, and Deon Cain along with tight ends Eric Ebron and Jack Doyle.In that loss to Oakland, Brissett totaled 265 yards and three touchdowns with one interception on a brutal 52.2% completion rate against a lousy Raiders pass defense. Kansas City's secondary is arguably the team's Achilles' heel, but even with Hilton expected to play, the Chiefs' defensive backs won't be fully tested against the Colts' receiving corps.PickIndianapolis was staking its claim as a sharp betting darling early in the season, but this is a different group than the one that surprised through three weeks. Five Colts are ruled out for Sunday, including Campbell and star linebacker Darius Leonard. Another five - headlined dynamic back Marlon Mack and Hilton - are officially questionable.There may be some buyback on Indy if Hilton and Mack play, but all signs point to a Chiefs blowout after a narrow road win in Detroit. Kansas City should have an offensive field day, and the Colts simply don't have the horses to keep it close.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.

The Minnesota Vikings appear determined to keep Stefon Diggs, but that doesn't seem to be stopping the rest of the league from trying its luck.Teams have been calling Minnesota "like crazy" to inquire about a potential trade despite the Vikings' disinterest in dealing the wide receiver, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.Diggs, who missed Wednesday's practice, voiced his frustrations with the Vikings on Thursday, fueling speculation he could seek a trade away from the NFC North club. He signed a five-year contract extension with Minnesota in July 2018.Despite the week's drama, Diggs is active for Sunday's game against the New York Giants.Minnesota fined the 25-year-old more than $200,000 for skipping multiple team meetings and practices, ESPN's Chris Mortensen and Adam Schefter reported Sunday.Under league rules, the Vikings could have voided Diggs' $40 million in guaranteed money due to his unexplained absences, but the team opted not to do so, sources told Rapoport.Though Diggs hasn't yet called for a trade, the Vikings' top pass-catcher said Thursday "there's truth to all rumors" when asked about a report that his teammates are questioning whether he wants to remain in Minnesota.He has caught just 13 passes for 209 yards and one touchdown through four weeks in one of the league's worst passing offenses.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Ben Roethlisberger is out for the season, but that hasn't stopped him from becoming the latest recipient of a watch-related fine.The Pittsburgh Steelers signal-caller wore an Apple Watch while on the sideline for the team's Week 4 win and has been consequently fined $5,000 by the league, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Joe Sargent / Getty Images Sport / GettyNFL rules ban electric devices that are capable of transmitting messages from the sideline.Roethlisberger is believed to be "livid" about the fine, the first in his 16-year career, and will appeal it, according to Schefter.The quarterback argued that he was never warned against wearing the watch, which he apparently didn't even realize was on his wrist, as he is unable to use his right arm due to his injury and said he was dressed by his wife.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The NFL Players Association filed grievances against the New England Patriots and Oakland Raiders on Antonio Brown's behalf Friday, sources told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.The free-agent wideout is reportedly seeking to recoup roughly $40 million in unpaid salary, fines, and voided guarantees.Brown's appeal likely won't be heard by an arbitrator until spring, and he's facing "a major uphill battle" to win his case, added Rapoport.The troubled receiver is apparently looking to recoup the $29 million the Raiders guaranteed him for 2019 and 2020 and a $9-million signing bonus from the Patriots, among other payments.The NFL is currently investigating Brown after he was accused of sexual assault in a civil lawsuit. New England released the 31-year-old following reports that he allegedly attempted to intimidate one of his accusers via text message.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley believes he has a chance to suit up for Thursday night's matchup with the New England Patriots.Barkley was reportedly given a return timetable of four-to-eight weeks after suffering an ankle injury Sept. 22. However, the 22-year-old is ready to defy the odds."I think so. I think so," Barkley told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Kimberly Jones on Friday. "Just continue to attack rehab in the right way and when it's meant to be, it's meant to be. ... I mean, that would be awesome."Not just Tom Brady but the fact that it's the Patriots. Are they the best team in the NFL right now? You could argue that, right? Most people would probably say they are the best in the NFL. So, to be able to have the opportunity to play against a team like that, on Thursday night, go to New England, would be dope."Barkley was spotted Wednesday already running and cutting to the side during New York's practice. He officially didn't participate in either Wednesday's or Thursday's session but was limited Friday.The star back voiced his displeasure with what he perceived as inaccurate reports about the rehabilitation time for his high ankle sprain."How can anyone tell me how long I'm supposed to be out?" Barkley said. "Maybe because of my competitive nature. How are you going to tell me (that)? No one was in the doctor's office (with me), no one has seen my ankle, everyone's different."I think an important thing that Dr. Anderson and Dr. O'Malley said was, 'You treat the patient, not the injury.' When I heard that, I just took it to heart. ... Everyone's putting these messages out there and no one heard from my mouth that I'm out six-to-eight weeks. That made no sense at all."With Barkley ruled out for Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings, the Giants will again rely on backup Wayne Gallman, who scored two touchdowns in the Week 4 win over the Washington Redskins.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

SSSQ is a weekly look at under-the-radar fantasy players you should 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 5 rankings. You can also listen to the Week 5 preview episode of theScore Fantasy Football Podcast.StartKyler Murray, Cardinalsat BengalsTodd Olszewski / Getty Images Sport / GettyThe first overall pick in April's draft hasn't exactly blown anyone away with his performances so far, and the loss of Christian Kirk to injury doesn't help Murray's Week 5 outlook. However, he gets a Bengals defense that is bottom-12 in fantasy points allowed to quarterbacks and has given up multiple passing touchdowns in three of four contests, as well as 46 rushing yards to Josh Allen two weeks ago. There should be plenty of volume in this game, with both the Cardinals and Bengals ranking among the top seven in Football Outsiders' pace-of-play metric. Don't hesitate to start Murray as a QB1 this week.Boone's projection: 304 passing yards, 2 passing TDs, 38 rushing yardsOther QBs to start

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 5.Half PPR

Drew Brees is intent on beating his six-week recovery timeline.The New Orleans Saints quarterback is already throwing after undergoing thumb surgery a little over two weeks ago.

New England Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones was not fined for his helmet-to-helmet hit on Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen last weekend, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports.Allen was knocked out of the game with a concussion. He was cleared from concussion protocol Saturday morning and is expected to play in Week 5.

Find line reports, best bets, and subscribe to push notifications in the Betting News section.The player prop market is a hot one for bettors. While standard spread and total bets account for an entire game, individual props focus on specific matchups.Here are five bets to consider for Week 5:Jimmy Graham over 3.5 catches and over 35.5 yardsGraham's production has been all over the place this season. After catching three of his five targets for 30 yards in the opener, he was only targeted twice over the next two weeks. Then, in Week 4 against the Eagles, he caught six of nine targets for 61 yards and a touchdown. This Sunday against the Cowboys, Graham could be a great buy-low candidate.With Davante Adams ruled out, Graham should see a fair share of balls thrown his way. His target share went up incrementally last year without Adams and it's skyrocketed this season despite a small sample. The Cowboys have allowed opposing tight ends to catch 26 balls for an average of 60.5 yards per game this season. The numbers aren't quite there this year for Graham, but he's someone who has over written all over him on Sunday.Carson Wentz over 1.5 touchdown passesI'm willing to lay the chalk on Wentz's touchdown passes against a Jets defense giving up close to 300 yards per game through the air this season. Wentz has been Pro Football Focus' top quarterback through the first quarter of the campaign, and he has a chance to keep surging after throwing for three touchdowns in a win over the Packers last Thursday. He's thrown for multiple touchdowns in five of his last six starts and in six of his last seven starts at home. Against the Jets' defense, this one feels like a slam dunk.Kyler Murray over 248.5 passing yardsMurray has shown some flashes as he gets accustomed to the pros. He's also played against some stiff competition, though Week 5 will be as easy as it gets against a Bengals defense allowing opposing quarterbacks to complete north of 70% of their passes. I don't love the Cardinals' offense as much as I would have if Christian Kirk was a go for this one, but I still love the over and think both quarterbacks will do whatever they want. Buy Murray in this spot and watch him turn it loose against a beat-up defense.Gardner Minshew under 223.5 passing yardsMinshew's a player I've been looking to fade at some point. This is probably the most ideal spot. He's been great since coming on in relief of an injured Nick Foles in Week 1, but I hate the matchup here against the Panthers' defense, which is quietly pacing the league in passing yards allowed per game this season at 156.8 - 25 yards fewer than that of the next-best defense.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 @AJKoIodziej.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.A quarter of the NFL season is in the books, and Week 5 features a couple of big division games. Where is the sharp money? Which lines are moving the most? Each week throughout the NFL season, we'll track the games drawing the most interest from sharp and public bettors.We talked to Jay Rood, Bet.Works' chief risk officer and theScore Bet's head trader, to see how sharps and public bettors are playing the Week 5 slate.All lines courtesy of theScore Bet.Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers Line: Ravens -3The Ravens started out hot, winning their first two games over the Miami Dolphins and Arizona Cardinals; teams that are now a combined 0-7-1. However, Baltimore dropped its last two contests to the Kansas City Chiefs and Cleveland Browns, while the Steelers are coming off their first win of the year over the Cincinnati Bengals.Sharp bettors think the Ravens are overvalued this week as a road favorite in Pittsburgh. The line has been between -3.5 and -3 all week, although the bigger bets are coming in on the Steelers."The ticket count is even in this game but the money is 2-1 to the Steelers," Rood said. "However, most of the parlay money is on the Ravens, so they are seeing more play from the public."The Ravens are 4-0-1 against the spread in their last five trips to Pittsburgh, although the underdog has covered eight of the last nine meetings in the series.Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans SaintsLine: Saints -3The Buccaneers are coming off an impressive 55-40 road upset over the Los Angeles Rams as 9-point underdogs last week. Meanwhile, the Saints are 2-0 since losing Drew Brees, with wins over the Seattle Seahawks and Dallas Cowboys by a total of eight points.This could be a tough spot for a Saints team coming off two emotional wins, and sharp bettors have taken notice. The line opened at Saints -6.5 and dropped all the way to -3, with early sharp money backing the underdog."Money coming in is 3-1 for the Bucs," Rood said. "There's also been heavy action on the Bucs moneyline +140. We will almost certainly be rooting for the Saints on Sunday."Indianapolis Colts at Kansas City ChiefsLine: Chiefs -11The Colts are coming off a home loss to the Oakland Raiders as 7-point favorites and are double-digit underdogs in Kansas City. Big Sunday night favorites haven't been profitable: Home favorites of 10 or more points are just 13-29-1 ATS all time in Sunday night prime-time games.Bettors aren't buying into the trends when it comes to this matchup. The Chiefs opened -9.5 and that line moved to -11, with money coming in on Kansas City from both sharp and public bettors."Everything is all Chiefs," Rood said. "The money coming in is 10-1 to the Chiefs and the ticket count is 4-1. The Chiefs will also be the most parlayed team of the weekend. We'll be big Colts fans Sunday night."Jacoby Brissett will need to match points with Patrick Mahomes if the Colts have any hope of covering the 11 points. Mahomes failed to throw a touchdown pass for only the second time in 21 games a starter last week. Don't expect that trend to continue against a Colts defense that has allowed nine passing touchdowns; tied for the third most in the NFL through four games.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.

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has cleared concussion protocol and is expected to suit up against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, the team announced.Also receiving medical clearance for Week 5 are fullback Pat DiMarco and safety Dean Marlowe. All three players fully participated in Friday's practice.Allen sustained a helmet-to-helmet hit in the Bills' Week 4 loss to the New England Patriots, exiting the contest with 153 yards passing and three interceptions.Overall, the second-year pro has thrown for 903 yards with three touchdowns against six picks this season. Despite the underwhelming individual statistics, Buffalo has gotten off to a 3-1 start, trailing only the undefeated Patriots in the AFC East.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Washington Redskins declined to comment Friday on a pair of videos that appear to show head coach Jay Gruden smoking and sitting on the ground talking to a young woman at a party, according to JP Finlay of NBC Sports.It's unclear when the videos were filmed, but a source with knowledge of the situation told Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk the footage is more than a year old.

The Minnesota Vikings felt threatened by Bo Levi Mitchell's desire to overtake Kirk Cousins when the Calgary Stampeders quarterback attended a tryout in December, according to the CFL star.On the Oct. 2 edition of "The Bo Show" at SN960 The Fan, Mitchell recalled a Vikings official asking him how he could help the team win."I said, 'I'm gonna come in here and I'm gonna take Kirk's job,'" Mitchell recounted. "His reply to me was, 'No, we don't want you to do that. We want you to come in here and have a good quarterback room, help teach him things, help be a supporter of him, but don't cause controversy.'"Mitchell won his second career Most Outstanding Player award in Canada before working out for the Vikings. He re-signed with Calgary after gripping the fact that he wouldn't be given a chance to compete with Cousins."I don't understand that thought process," he said. "All that tells me is there's a culture in that building right now that, 'Hey, your job is secure because of the money we paid you. Don't worry about anything you do or the decisions you make or anything the media says, just do what we tell you to do and you're going to be fine.'"It's mind-blowing. I was like, 'Whoa, I'm not coming here. You don't even want a guy that's pushing him.'"Cousins signed a fully-guaranteed contract for three years and $84 million in 2018 but hasn't come close to fulfilling expectations. He's thrown for the fewest yards of any quarterback with four starts this season - except for Mitchell Trubisky, who got injured on his third pass of Week 4."I would've came in and I'd have been throwing the ball deep every single play," Mitchell said. "If you put me with Adam Thielen, Stefon Diggs, Kyle Rudolph - sorry, Dalvin Cook, but the ball is going down the field."You're creating a culture - don't create competition."Thielen and Diggs publicly expressed their frustrations with the Vikings' offense after they fell 16-6 to the Chicago Bears and saw their record drop to 2-2.With h/t to 3DownNation.comCopyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Citing the career of his mentor Larry Fitzgerald, A.J. Green hopes to end his career with the Cincinnati Bengals."Yeah, you always want that," the wide receiver told The Athletic's Paul Dehner Jr. "Nobody will ever value you more than the guys that drafted you. You want to leave a legacy. For (Fitzgerald), he is the Arizona Cardinals legend. He can do anything he wants in the state of Arizona and people are going to stay behind him."Green has been the subject of rampant trade speculation since the beginning of the season. The 31-year-old is in the final year of his contract, while the Bengals appear to be at the beginning of an extended rebuild.The seven-time Pro Bowler has yet to make his 2019 debut because of an ankle injury. Contending teams looking for help at wide receiver figure to target Green ahead of the trade deadline, but he prefers to follow in Fitzgerald's footsteps and spend his whole career with one team."It's so hard now, you see everybody that's not going well where they want a trade," Green said. "I think Larry did it the right way. That's why he's a first-ballot Hall of Famer. It's not just his play on the field, it's his off-field things. How he handles situations and never made any fuss. He just went out there and played his butt off. Kind of crazy a guy I look up to and now I'm in a similar situation as him. I just try to go about my business, love the game, prepare every week, and play football. That's all I'm here to do. I love the game and there's no need to make a fuss about it."Green ranks second in Bengals history in career catches (602), touchdown receptions (63), and receiving yards (8,907). Chad Johnson sits atop the list in all three categories.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Los Angeles Rams linebacker Clay Matthews suffered a broken jaw during Thursday Night Football and will be sidelined for at least one month, the team announced Friday.Matthews will undergo surgery to fix his jaw. The veteran has been brilliant in his first campaign with the Rams, picking up six sacks and two forced fumbles over his first five games. He inked a two-year deal with Los Angeles in free agency this offseason after a decade with the Green Bay Packers.The 33-year-old had five tackles and a sack in a losing effort against the Seattle Seahawks in the Week 5 contest.Los Angeles also announced wide receiver Brandin Cooks, who left Thursday's contest to be evaluated for a head injury, has been placed in the concussion protocol.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Marcell Dareus was cited for possession of marijuana Wednesday morning, according to a police report obtained by Justin Barney of News4Jax.In a statement, the team said it's "aware of an issue" involving Dareus and plans to handle it internally.Dareus was initially pulled over for speeding. Neither Dareus nor the three passengers in his vehicle claimed responsibility for the marijuana or drug paraphernalia discovered by police.The 29-year-old Dareus has six tackles and 0.5 sacks this season. The former third overall pick is in his second full campaign with the Jaguars following a trade from the Buffalo Bills in 2017.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Green Bay Packers wideout Davante Adams has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys with a toe injury.Adams picked up the injury late in last Thursday night's Week 4 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles and was unable to return to the field as the Packers drove for a potential game-winning score. He's been unable to practice leading up to Week 5 despite the extra time off.Green Bay's No. 1 receiver has yet to score this season, though he leads the team with 25 receptions and 378 yards. Sophomore Marquez Valdes-Scantling and four-year vet Geronimo Allison will be asked to take up the slack in a matchup of 3-1 teams on Sunday.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Minnesota Vikings have reportedly dolled out their punishment to Stefon Diggs for skipping meetings and practice this week.Minnesota fined the disgruntled wideout, sources told Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, who added that all signs still point to Diggs suiting up against the New York Giants on Sunday.When asked Friday whether Diggs will play against the Giants, Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer said, "I don't know. We'll see," as relayed by Chad Graff of The Athletic. Zimmer also said Diggs "has already been punished" when asked about the receiver skipping practice.Diggs admitted his frustration with the Vikings' offense following a 16-6 loss to the Chicago Bears in Week 4. He stopped short of stating he'd like to be traded, but also said, "There's truth to all rumors."The 25-year-old Diggs has recorded just 13 receptions for 209 yards and a touchdown in four games this season, while the 2-2 Vikings rank second last in passing offense, averaging 169 yards through the air per game.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

One Kansas City Chiefs offensive starter will return this week while two others are not yet ready to come back from injury.Running back Damien Williams will play in Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts, head coach Andy Reid announced Friday. However, receiver Tyreek Hill will miss his fourth straight game and left tackle Eric Fisher will also not suit up.Williams has been a full participant in practice this week. He missed the past two contests with a knee injury after starting the first two games of the year.The sixth-year pro has averaged just 1.5 yards on 22 carries, but he has nine receptions for 87 yards and one rushing score. Offseason signee LeSean McCoy leads the team in rushing with 214 yards and two scores.Hill suffered a shoulder injury in the opening game of the season. He was a limited participant in three practices this week, so his return could be imminent.Fisher didn't practice this week as he continues to nurse a groin injury that has kept him out the past two contests.The undefeated Chiefs face the 2-2 Colts on Sunday Night Football.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Jay Gruden has decided on his starting quarterback for this week.The Washington Redskins head coach announced Friday that Colt McCoy will make his 2019 debut and start Sunday's game against the New England Patriots."I decided a long time ago. We're starting Colt and we'll go from there," Gruden said.Gruden added that he'll wait until Saturday to see how Case Keenum's foot recovers before determining a backup quarterback.Keenum started the first four games of the season but was ineffective. He was only a limited participant in Thursday's practice and was seen in a walking boot this week.The journeyman quarterback has thrown for 970 yards and seven touchdowns this season but also has four interceptions and two lost fumbles while leading a Redskins team that has started the year 0-4.Keenum was replaced by rookie Dwayne Haskins during Week 4's drubbing at the hands of the New York Giants. The Redskins have appeared cautious about throwing their first-round pick into the fire. He completed 9 of 17 passes while throwing three interceptions in a relief role Sunday.Rather than tab the rookie for his first career start against the league's No. 1 defense, Gruden chose the more experienced McCoy against the defending champs.McCoy was expected to be a part of the offseason quarterback competition, but he was still recovering from a broken fibula suffered in Week 13 of last year.Reports emerged Friday that Gruden was against the idea of using the team's No. 15 pick in the draft on Haskins and preferred a more experienced college passer. Haskins has reportedly sensed he was not his coach's first choice.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Jacksonville Jaguars star corner Jalen Ramsey will not play in Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers due to a back injury, head coach Doug Marrone announced Friday.Marrone added that Ramsey is likely to visit a specialist for the ailment.Ramsey played in the team's Week 3 win over the Tennessee Titans after asking for a trade in mid-September, but he missed last week's contest against the Denver Broncos.The head coach said the 24-year-old worked hard to be ready for Sunday's game but ultimately wasn't healthy enough to play, according to Eugene Frenette of The Game 930.Jaguars owner Shad Khan has expressed a desire to keep Ramsey in Jacksonville if possible, stating that "right now the best thing is to have him be part of the team."The Jaguars have won two straight after dropping their opening two games.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen's availability for Sunday's game against the Tennessee Titans is in doubt as he remains in concussion protocol, head coach Sean McDermott announced Friday.However, the coach said he would be comfortable starting Allen if he clears protocol, according to Bills insider Chris Brown.Allen was injured on a helmet-to-helmet hit in his team's Week 4 loss to the New England Patriots. He was replaced by Matt Barkley.The sophomore quarterback has completed 60% of his passes for 903 yards, three touchdowns, and six interceptions in four games this season. He's also rushed for three touchdowns and lost two fumbles.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.