The Dallas Cowboys have placed center Travis Frederick on injured reserve to make room for defensive tackle David Irving as he returns from a four-game suspension.Frederick announced in August that he was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder called Guillain-Barre Syndrome. He wasn't given a timetable for a return to the field and hasn't played this season.Frederick told DallasCowboys.com in early September that he was still experiencing numbness in his feet and hands.The Cowboys were holding off from making the move, but now the team has gained more clarity on Frederick's circumstances."We are in better shape today to make a decision about IR for a few weeks than we were when we first learned of this," owner Jerry Jones said to David Helman of DallasCowboys.com.Without the four-time Pro Bowler and 2016 All-Pro, the Cowboys have gone with Joe Looney at center.Despite Frederick's absence, Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott leads the league with 426 rushing yards.Dallas also placed wide receiver Terrance Williams on IR.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Each week, we take a look at five last-minute additions for your fantasy team heading into NFL Sunday.Marquez Valdes-Scantling, WR, Packersat LionsStacy Revere / Getty Images Sport / GettyValdes-Scantling could gain fantasy relevance for Week 5 by virtue of being the best of the remaining Packers receivers. Veteran Randall Cobb was ruled out Friday for a second consecutive game due to a hamstring injury, while Davante Adams and Geronimo Allison remain in jeopardy heading into Sunday.The rookie fifth-rounder caught one of three targets for a 38-yard gain against the Buffalo Bills in Week 4. He was then singled out this week by head coach Mike McCarthy as being next in line in the event of additional injuries.The Lions rank second in the NFL with just 172 passing yards allowed per game to start the season, but they rank in the middle of the league with a total of seven touchdowns allowed on the year. A thin Packers receiving corps would make Valdes-Scantling a must-have in PPR formats, regardless of the seemingly difficult matchup.Mike Gesicki, TE, Dolphinsat BengalsMark Brown / Getty Images Sport / GettyGesicki's best game to date came in Week 3 against the Oakland Raiders when he caught all three of his targets for 31 yards. He followed that up with just a single nine-yard reception in the blowout loss to the New England Patriots last week. But he could get more involved against the Bengals with tight end A.J. Derby ruled out due to a foot injury, and wide receiver DeVante Parker at risk of missing Sunday's game with a quad issue.The rookie tight end played 84 percent of the Dolphins' offensive snaps last week, according to Football Outsiders. Little competition for snaps as a pass-catching tight end and Parker's potential absence would lead to an expanded role in a tighter game against the Bengals in which Miami may not need to take as many shots deeper downfield.A thin crop of fantasy-relevant tight ends with injuries piling up at the position increases Gesicki's value for owners in need of an active player.Ryan Switzer, WR, Steelersvs. FalconsBrian Blanco / Getty Images Sport / GettyWhile Switzer has just 11 receptions on the season, he also has four carries, as he occasionally lines up in the backfield. His role as a pass-catcher could increase with some creative routes out of the backfield against an Atlanta Falcons team that's allowed a league-worst 10.5 receptions per game to "running backs" this season.The point total for Sunday's matchup with the Falcons was listed at 58 by Covers.com as of Friday afternoon, which is easily the highest projected score of the week. It's also a strong indication of some unexpected fantasy points on the horizon.Chris Conley, WR, Chiefsvs. JaguarsJoe Sargent / Getty Images Sport / GettySammy Watkins has been bothered throughout the week by a hamstring injury. Even if he's ultimately deemed eligible to play, the nature of the injury could limit his speed and ability to be a downfield threat.Conley, who averaged 15.9 yards per reception last year on 11 catches, could slide into that role to build on a career high of two touchdowns.The Jaguars possess the league's best pass defense, which will likely limit fantasy production overall, but Conley has shown he doesn't need an excess of volume to help fantasy managers.Michael Gallup, WR, Cowboysat TexansTom Pennington / Getty Images Sport / GettyGallup's role has been steadily increasing by small amounts, and he saw a season-high five targets in Week 4. He caught just two, but turned them into 45 yards, including a long of 37.An even larger role against the 27th-ranked pass defense of the Texans could lead to Gallup's first truly meaningful production of the season. The Cowboys are three-point underdogs on the road, and if the Texans are able to build a larger lead early on, Dallas could be forced to favor the pass over its routinely run-dominant attack.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Running back Le'Veon Bell will reportedly return to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 7, and he'll then accrue the necessary service time to become a free agent in March 2019.The Steelers won't stand in his way. The team doesn't intend to rescind the franchise tender offered to Bell before the season, Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk reports, citing a league source.The Steelers used their franchise tag on Bell for the second consecutive year this past offseason, one that would have paid the back $14.544 million for the campaign.While Pittsburgh won't be pulling back its offer before Bell returns from what is now a five-week holdout, trade options are still being explored, Florio reports.The Steelers enter a Week 5 showdown against the Atlanta Falcons with a record of 1-2-1, and they rank 29th in rushing.Bell, a two-time All-Pro, finished as a top-five rusher in each of the past two seasons.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Another week of football, another card including multiple over bets and a recommended under that will likely be somewhere in the 60s by halftime.I'm not in love with what Week 5 has to offer, so if you decide to tail, do so with caution. As always, shop around for the best numbers available.New York Giants at Carolina PanthersWager: Over 44.5The Giants continue to waste their talent on offense. Only this team could falter at home against a Saints defense that had been gashed over the first three weeks of the season.One step forward and two steps back. That's how it's been again to start 2018. But the problem might be fixable, at least for one week. And it starts with Eli Manning.There's some apparent frustration boiling over with the Giants - most notably, from Odell Beckham Jr. Can you blame him? The play-calling has been designed to free up a dangerous group of receivers, and Manning has gotten some decent protection. He just hasn't made his throws.I'd be more gun-shy to take an over with an offense that is short on playmakers. The Giants are not one of those teams.Offensive coordinator Mike Shula returns to Carolina, where he was the OC from 2013-17. I'm not saying there's a clear advantage for him in facing his old defense, but he should be able to put the offense in a position to succeed through the air against a secondary that hasn't been all that great against decent quarterbacks.The Giants are making strides defensively, but I love the matchup for the Panthers on Sunday. The league's best rushing attack will face a defense that is giving up 126 yards on the ground per game, which ranks 29th in the NFL. New Orleans hung 33 on New York and settled for four field goals in the red zone last week. If the Panthers can move the ball at home, Cam Newton presents a threat inside the 20 as a runner.Denver Broncos at New York JetsWager: Jets -1 and Over 42.5Sam Darnold told reporters the offense is "going to click soon." And you know what, I believe him.It feels like a millennium ago that the rookie was leading the Jets to a Monday Night Football road win over the Detroit Lions to kick off his career. Since then, Darnold and the Jets have struggled, going 0-3 as the quarterback has thrown just two touchdowns and four interceptions.He might be the perfect quarterback for the Broncos to overlook Sunday.Denver was the latest team to try to stop Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs, to no avail. The Broncos put forth a valiant effort, but a late touchdown drive by Mahomes crushed any hope it had to suppress the league's top-scoring offense.Now, the Broncos have to fly across the country for an early start to play a rookie quarterback and a team they blanked 23-0 last season.What could go wrong?A lot, actually. Denver's defense isn't the unit of years past and has a secondary that can be exposed. It's a small sample size, but the Broncos under Vance Joseph have played an early kickoff on the East Coast five times: they're 0-5 and are being outscored 33.2 to 14.6 on average.I'm calling for the Darnold-led offense to not only click soon, but right away.Extra PointsMinnesota Vikings at Philadelphia EaglesRecommended Pick: Under 46.5As much as I despise betting an under, I'll recommend one when the Vikings take on the Eagles.I think we're getting too caught up in Minnesota's defense and how it's played the last two weeks. The Vikings let the Bills hang 27 on them at home in Week 3, but Minnesota gave Buffalo three scoring drives starting in plus territory due to turnovers or its own poor field position. Last week, the Vikings had no shot against the Los Angeles Rams' offense - nor does any other team in the league.Dallas Cowboys at Houston TexansRecommended Pick: Cowboys +3.5I wouldn't trust either team, but I trust Dallas more. Or, in this case, I trust Houston less.I'm not sure what the Texans have done this season to be laying more than a field goal at home to at least somewhat of an average team. The offensive line can't protect Deshaun Watson, the defense has been reeling over the last couple of weeks, and the lone win was one that probably should have resulted in a tie.There are still some 3.5s available if you fancy yourself a Cowboys backer this weekend.Top plays: 9-2-1Overall record: 13-6-1Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

NFL senior vice president of officiating Al Riveron said Friday the refs made an error in the fourth quarter of the Cleveland Browns' Week 4 loss to the Oakland Raiders.The call was made with 6:39 left in the frame. Raiders quarterback Derek Carr fumbled the football, but the officials blew the play dead based on forward progress. The ball was recovered by Cleveland and Myles Garrett trotted into the end zone for what should have been a touchdown.

The family of Hall of Fame linebacker Junior Seau settled its wrongful death lawsuit against the NFL, according to the Associated Press.Seau committed suicide in 2012 at the age of 43. A study of his brain post-death revealed that he had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), the degenerative brain disease that has since been discovered in several other deceased players and is changing the way head injuries are dealt with in all sports.The Seau family filed its lawsuit in 2013. In 2014, the family opted out of the NFL concussion plan, which pays up to $4 million to the families of over 20,000 retired players.Seau played 20 seasons in the NFL, spending the first 13 with the San Diego Chargers before moving on to the Miami Dolphins for three and then the New England Patriots for four. The 12-time Pro Bowler was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a member of the 2015 class.Seau had four children, the youngest of which is now 18.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Jerry Jones appears to have shot down any possibility of a reunion between the Dallas Cowboys and Dez Bryant.Appearing on 105.3 The Fan's GBag Nation show on Friday, Jones said a return by the free-agent wide receiver isn't in any party's best interests."We've got to look at what we're all having to deal with and that is what's in the best interest of the team," Jones said, via SportsDay's Jon Machota. "So, that's a different story there.""I'm just trying to say we feel good about Dez and wish him the very best. Trust me, if it were in our best interests, his and ours and the team's, then he'd be on the field for the Cowboys," Jones continued.Bryant said last week that he plans on signing with a team "soon," and added to speculation on Tuesday by tweeting he would prefer to re-sign with Dallas.

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."StartKirk Cousins, QB, Vikingsat EaglesHannah Foslien / Getty Images Sport / GettyCousins is the QB6 in fantasy after four games with the Vikings, thanks to one of the league's most reliable pass-catching corps that features Adam Thielen, Stefon Diggs, and Kyle Rudolph. He's thrown multiple touchdowns in three of four outings and will have a good chance to do the same against an Eagles defense that's strong against the run but vulnerable in the passing game. Dating back to his time with the Redskins, Cousins has thrown 10 touchdown passes combined in his last four meetings with Philly.Boone's projection: 309 passing yards, 2 TDsOther QBs to start

It appears Eric Reid is set to play a big role in his Carolina Panthers debut.Panthers head coach Ron Rivera told reporters that Reid will start at safety in the team's Week 5 matchup against the New York Giants, per Jourdan Rodrigue of the Charlotte Observer.Reid signed a one-year contract last week worth up to $2 million.The former San Francisco 49er will start in place of Da'Norris Searcy, who was placed on injured reserve prior to Carolina's bye week with a concussion.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon was taken off the team's injury report on Friday and will return to the lineup in Week 5 against the Miami Dolphins.The Bengals are still hurting at the running back position, however, as Giovani Bernard will miss two-to-four weeks due to an MCL sprain, a source told NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.Mixon missed the last two weeks after suffering a knee injury. He underwent a procedure in September to remove a small particle dislodged during Cincinnati's Week 2 win over the Baltimore Ravens.Bernard filled in admirably during Mixon's absence, but he'll now miss time with his own knee issue. He didn't appear to injure himself during a Week 4 win over the Atlanta Falcons, but the running back was sidelined at practice all week.Bernard scored three touchdowns when Mixon was out, accumulating 130 yards in two starts. The second-year rusher ran for 179 yards and one touchdown before going down.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New York Giants are 1-3 and at the bottom of the NFC East, and star receiver Odell Beckham Jr. believes the team's lack of production can be solved off the field."I would say it’s our heart, it’s our energy, it's what we bring when we line up before the game," Beckham told ESPN, via SNY's Ralph Vacchiano."A lot of it has to do with the energy that we have, that we don't bring every single day," he continued. "And you know me, I’m a passionate, energetic person. I always have to have that. If I don’t it's going to be a problem for me ... We just need to play with some heart."Beckham also voiced his concern about the Giants' offense, which ranks 29th in the NFL while averaging 18.2 points per game.Under head coach Pat Shurmur, the unit hasn't connected on many big plays, and quarterback Eli Manning often isn't hitting his top receiver on deep routes."How come we can’t throw the ball for more than 20 yards?" Beckham said. "How come we don’t attempt or try to throw the ball for more than 20 yards? Those are questions that we have to figure out."The three-time Pro Bowler has recorded 31 receptions for 331 yards and no touchdowns through four weeks.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Here are four of the most one-sided matchups in Week 5 of the NFL season:Titans' defense vs. Josh AllenTo the surprise of many, the Tennessee Titans have beaten two of the NFL's top four teams in the Jaguars and Eagles over the past two weeks. While injuries have somewhat limited the Titans' offense, the defense has been sensational, allowing just 18.3 points per game - the sixth fewest in the league.Next, Tennessee will travel to Buffalo to face Josh Allen and the Bills. Other than when Allen played out of his mind against Minnesota in a surprising Week 3 win, the Buffalo offense has struggled mightily this season, failing to score more than three points in two of four contests. It should be more of the same this weekend.On the defensive line, the Titans possess one of the most underrated talents in all of football in Jurrell Casey, who sits fourth in run stops among interior linemen this year, per Pro Football Focus. At 6-foot-1 and 300 pounds, Casey plays with surprising quickness and inhuman strength, which allows him to be productive against both the run and pass.With Buffalo featuring a suspect interior offensive line, Casey figures to have a productive afternoon. Vladimir Ducasse, Russell Bodine, and John Miller simply lack the talent and technical proficiency to hold Casey in check when matched up one-on-one.On the edge, Brian Orakpo has quietly been playing really well, and he’s second on the Titans in quarterback hurries (Casey is first), per PFF. Meanwhile, rookie edge defender Harold Landry has provided the Titans with a young, potentially dominant pass-rusher. His speed rush has been particularly potent thus far:On this play, Landry uses a pure speed rush to beat Lane Johnson, one of the best offensive tackles in football. Thanks to the pliability in his lower body, Landry has the unique ability to wrap around the edge at acute angles without losing balance or momentum.For his part, Allen lacks a well-rounded skill set, so using his athletic ability is likely the only way he'll avoid numerous sacks on Sunday. Tackles Dion Dawkins and Jordan Mills aren't expected to provide much protection.And even if Allen somehow has enough time to throw the ball, the Titans' talented secondary will be all over the Bills' receivers.While Malcolm Butler and Logan Ryan received big contracts from Tennessee over the past two offseasons, second-year cornerback Adoree' Jackson has actually been the crown jewel of the secondary. At 5-foot-11 and 185 pounds, Jackson lacks size, but he more than makes up for it with speed, transitional quickness, ball skills and leaping ability:Here, Jackson is matched up with Houston Texans receiver DeAndre Hopkins, one of the toughest covers in the NFL. Despite giving up some separation off the line of scrimmage, Jackson's track speed allows him to catch up to and stack Hopkins, who's running a skinny post. When the ball is thrown, Jackson stays glued to Hopkins' upfield hip, which allows him to rise above the receiver and bring down the interception.For the cherry on top, the Titans also feature one of the better safety duos in the NFL in Kevin Byard and Kenny Vaccaro.Put simply, the Bills' offense lacks the talent to consistently move the ball against the Titans' excellent defense. If Tennessee's offense can put some points on the board, this will be a rout.Chargers' offense vs. Raiders' defenseQuietly, the Chargers have one of the more balanced offenses in the NFL, ranking sixth in rushing yards and 13th in passing yards. On the other side, the Raiders possess one of the worst defenses in football, ranking 27th in yards allowed per game and 31st in points allowed per game.This sounds like a mismatch to me! Let's break it down further.Despite his age, Philip Rivers is still one of the most efficient passers in football, ranking sixth in adjusted net yards per pass attempt this season, the passing statistic most correlated with winning in some studies. The 36-year-old's experience and football intelligence allow him to make the right pre- and post-snap decisions, which allow the Chargers to consistently move the ball against most defenses.This week, it shouldn’t be that hard against a defense whose best player might be tackle Maurice Hurst, a fifth-round rookie.And while Rivers will likely find success through the air, the best way to attack Oakland is on the ground, as the defense has allowed 139.3 rushing yards per game (30th).Chargers running backs Melvin Gordon and Austin Ekeler should have a field day. Gordon is the bell-cow back while Ekeler provides Los Angeles with a quick, change-of-pace option. The Chargers love to use Gordon between the tackles, where his balance and impressive elusiveness in tight spaces are both apparent:Here, the Chargers are running a zone concept toward the edge. Even though San Francisco does a great job of bottling up the run initially, Gordon is able to layer his jump cuts and avoid five different 49ers defenders, resulting in a hard-fought 13-yard run.Raiders-Chargers is divisional game, so anything can happen, but on paper, this looks like a huge mismatch in the Chargers' favor. Oakland’s defense better hope its offense can bail it out, or this one could be a blowout.Cowboys DE DeMarcus Lawrence vs. Texans OT Kendall LammDespite leading the NFL with 5.5 sacks and playing on the most popular team in the league, Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence doesn’t get the credit he deserves.And after facing one of the better right tackles in the NFL last week in Detroit's Ricky Wagner, Lawrence will likely get one of the worst this week in Kendall Lamm, who's replaced Julie'n Davenport as the Texans' starter.Lawrence is so difficult to block because of his wide array of techniques and his relentless motor. And tackles can’t take a play off, as Lawrence is equally effective against the run and the pass.Against the running game, Lawrence uses his quickness to penetrate his gap, while employing his well-developed hands and play strength to set a strong edge. As a pass-rusher, he uses well-placed and well-timed hands along with excellent footwork to defeat offensive tackles on the edge. His go-to move has been his cross-chop:On this play from Week 4, Lawrence is aligned on the outside edge of Wagner. He uses his quickness off the snap to immediately stress Wagner’s set, forcing the O-lineman to turn his shoulders perpendicular to the line of scrimmage (bad idea) and to reach with his outside hand.

For the fifth straight year, Nike has partnered with New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft on a limited-edition Air Force 1 sneaker.The latest version, which celebrates Kraft's 25 years of NFL ownership, was released Thursday ahead of the Patriots' game against the Indianapolis Colts. All proceeds from sales of the shoe will go to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston.Fans were lined up outside the Patriots' ProShop for hours to get their hands on the shoes."That was unbelievable. People were here last night. They started lining up before 9 p.m.," Kraft told Angelique Fiske of Patriots.com. "They’re here over 12 hours for a pair of sneakers. I guess sneakerheads are different."Including shoe sales from this year, the initiative has raised more than $2 million since it began in 2014.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy announced on Friday that wide receiver Randall Cobb has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions due to a hamstring injury.Wide receiver Davante Adams, who's battling a calf injury, is scheduled to practice on Saturday, while the team hopes Geronimo Allison is able to return from a concussion suffered last week against the Buffalo Bills.Cobb also missed Week 4 due to the injury. The 28-year-old has caught 17 of 27 targets for 194 yards and one touchdown through three games this season.Adams hauled in eight of 14 looks for 81 yards against the Bills, with Allison going for 80 yards on six receptions.Next up on the Packers' wide receiver depth chart are rookies Marquez Valdes-Scantling, J'Mon Moore, and Equanimeous St. Brown. They could all see time against the Lions if Allison or Adams sit alongside Cobb. Valdes-Scantling leads the group with 41 receiving yards this season.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Defensive end Michael Bennett has been forced to reinvent himself following a March trade from the Seattle Seahawks to the Super Bowl LII champion Philadelphia Eagles.One of the main faces of a Seahawks defense long viewed with envy league-wide, the 10-year veteran is now playing a reduced role as a rotational piece in a unit aiming to push the Eagles to another championship."I think it's always a test of character when you have to reinvent yourself or do something that you're not comfortable with or find a way to find some comfort in it when you're not comfortable, but to find a way to contribute in any type of way," Bennett said, according to ESPN's Tim McManus."When you've got great leadership like Malcolm Jenkins, Fletcher Cox, Chris Long, all these great players, you just have to find a way to contribute on the team."The three-time Pro Bowler has played in all four games to start the 2018 season. However, it took him until Week 4, an overtime loss to the Tennessee Titans, to record his first sack with his new team.The 32-year-old ranks fourth among Eagles defensive linemen while playing 54.7 percent of the team's defensive snaps, according to Football Outsiders. He led the Seahawks' D-line in three of the previous four seasons, playing more than 80 percent of the snaps each year.Bennett says the goal of winning another championship is ahead of his desire for more playing time."You always want to play more, but in this situation you just want to win," he said. "When you have a good quarterback, a good running game, you just want to win the game. We have a great defense, and I think for me it's just wanting to win a championship. Playing with some great players, and the opportunity to play here is always a blessing."The 2-2 Eagles will host the Minnesota Vikings in Week 5 in a rematch of the 2018 NFC Championship Game.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Between an NFC Championship Game rematch, a tilt between the top scoring offense and the league's best defense, and some intriguing divisional games, Week 5 of the NFL season has plenty of appealing contests on tap.Without further ado, here's a look at key tactical questions from three matchups in particular that will go a long way toward determining the outcomes.Vikings' double-moves vs. Eagles' secondaryLast season, these two teams met with a berth in Super Bowl LII on the line, as the Philadelphia Eagles dismantled the visiting Minnesota Vikings 38-7, paving the way for their first-ever championship.The rematch, however, has a different flavor. The Vikings will travel east with a 1-2-1 record after losing to the Los Angeles Rams last Thursday, and sit just third in the NFC North. As for the Eagles, they're coming off an overtime loss in Tennessee that dropped them to 2-2.In Philly, some criticism has been pointed at the secondary, particularly cornerback Jalen Mills. There have even been calls for Mills to be benched in favor of Sidney Jones or Rasul Douglas, and while head coach Doug Pederson waved off those ideas, there's certainly room for improvement. Specifically, Mills is often susceptible to double-moves by wide receivers, and the Titans targeted him early on those designs last week:Here, Corey Davis (No. 84) runs an out-and-up route, and Mills (No. 31) bites on the break to the outside, allowing Davis to get separation on the vertical portion.On Sunday, Mills will go up against a talented group of wide receivers that includes Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs. Both are very strong route-runners, and Diggs in particular has already demonstrated an ability to execute double-moves:You can be sure the Vikings will look to isolate Mills on similar routes. How the cornerback responds might just write the story of this game.Patrick Mahomes vs. Jaguars' defenseThrough four games, the Kansas City Chiefs' offense led by budding star quarterback Patrick Mahomes has been the most captivating storyline in the league. Overall, the Chiefs are the league's No. 1 scoring team, having dropped more than 36 points per game. And the legend of Mahomes grew larger in KC's comeback victory over the Denver Broncos on Monday night, as the QB led his team back from a ten-point deficit and even completed a pass with his left hand while being chased down by Von Miller.Aside from Mahomes, the Chiefs' offense features an array of dangerous weapons - including Tyreek Hill, Travis Kelce, Kareem Hunt, Sammy Watkins, and Chris Conley - which makes it difficult for defenses to play standard coverage schemes against it. Basic zone coverages see weaknesses exposed, while man-coverage schemes often lack the talent to handle those skilled offensive players in one-on-one matchups.However, standing in Kansas City's way Sunday will be the Jacksonville Jaguars, who feature the league's best defense. After a historically great 2017, the unit is off to another strong start this year, allowing a league-low 14 points per game and even slowing down Tom Brady and the New England Patriots a few weeks back.Jacksonville's D might just have the individual talent to handle Kansas City's O. The Jaguars can look to a pair of lockdown cornerbacks in Jalen Ramsey and A.J. Bouye, athletic linebackers in Myles Jack and Telvin Smith, and veteran safeties in Barry Church and Tashaun Gipson to handle Kansas City's weapons down the field.But while the battle between the skill players might draw the most attention, this game could actually come down to the matchup in the trenches. The Broncos were able to generate some pressure on Mahomes throughout their meeting on Monday - often because they were willing to blitz the young QB and play straight man coverage behind it:On the play above, the Broncos use a Cover 0, also known as a "zero blitz," sending six defenders after Mahomes while playing man coverage without any safety help downfield. Denver trusts its secondary to execute that man coverage without help, and the pressure forces a quick pass from the QB, which is off the target. Of course, without that instant pressure, the defenders in coverage could be exposed.So, if the Chiefs’ offensive line handles defensive schemes like this on Sunday, Mahomes might find time to make plays downfield. But if the Jaguars’ defensive front can generate pressure, the young QB and his weapons could be in for a tough afternoon against a talented group of defensive backs and linebackers who should be up for the task.Redskins' defense vs. Alvin Kamara in spaceThe Washington Redskins are 2-1 and sit atop the NFC East, and will enter Week 5 rested after an early bye week. But to earn a win against New Orleans, Washington will need to find ways to slow down Alvin Kamara and the Saints' explosive offense.Indeed, the Saints have scored 34.3 points per game so far, good for third in the league. The unit could even get a boost this weekend with the return of running back Mark Ingram, but his star backfield mate, Kamara, is now the focal point. We already looked at how the Saints have used Kamara on the ground in our Week 4 By Design review piece, but his versatility in the passing game is an element that makes New Orleans even more difficult to defend.For context, Michael Thomas, the talented Saints receiver, currently leads the NFL with 42 receptions, but Kamara is third in the league with 35. Plays like this show what he can bring to the table in space, especially in favorable matchups:As seen above, Kamara can turn a quick out route against a linebacker into a big gain.That play came in Week 1 against a Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense that's struggled badly season. The Redskins are a different story. Washington boasts the No. 2 defense in the league by points allowed, sitting just behind the Jaguars. Those numbers might be a bit fluky given Washington's faced Arizona, Indianapolis, and Green Bay (and the Packers game was played in wet and rainy conditions) - but if they do slow down Kamara and Co., it'll start with the defense limiting damage after the catch:On the play above, Aaron Rodgers checks the ball down to Ty Montgomery out of the backfield. The Redskins' defenders do a great job of rallying to the ball-carrier, and while the first defender misses his tackle, the next makes sure Montgomery gets to the ground. Kamara is slippery, and he'll get his targets and catches, so it will be interesting to see if Washington's tacklers are up to the task in the open field.Mark Schofield writes NFL feature content for theScore. After nearly a decade of practicing law in the Washington, D.C., area Mark changed careers and started writing about football. Drawing upon more than a decade of playing quarterback, including at the collegiate level, Mark focuses his work on quarterback evaluation and offensive scheme analysis. He lives in Maryland with his wife and two children. Find him on Twitter @MarkSchofield.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees isn't hiding from the fact that he'll enter Monday night's home game against the Washington Redskins just 201 yards away from leapfrogging both Brett Favre and Peyton Manning to claim the NFL's all-time passing yards record.On Thursday, Brees referred to his close proximity to the mark as "crazy" and something he "never would have dreamed," according to ESPN's Mike Triplett."It speaks to the longevity," Brees said. "And it says a lot about the teams I've been on, the coaches, the teammates, the players. Everyone has a hand in this, and I hope they know that."The 39-year-old also referenced a preseason game in Miami during his rookie season with the San Diego Chargers in 2001."At the time I was just hoping to solidify the backup position, and eventually maybe one day become a starter," Brees said. "So to be sitting here 18 years later in striking distance (of the record) ... it's just kind of mind-boggling."Brees appeared in just one regular-season game during his rookie season, but took over the starting role as a sophomore in 2002. He left as a free agent following the 2005 campaign and settled in New Orleans, where he's been ever since.In four games this season, the future Hall of Famer is averaging 323 passing yards per contest with eight total touchdowns and no interceptions. Brees will face a Washington team in Week 5 that ranks third in the NFL with just 187 yards allowed through the air per game, and is coming off a Week 4 bye.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

A reduced role with the New England Patriots hasn't bothered Josh Gordon, who caught his first touchdown pass Thursday since being traded from the Cleveland Browns."It's a relief, if anything," Gordon told reporters after helping the Pats notch a 38-24 victory over the Indianapolis Colts to start Week 5. "Guys get to sit back a little bit and watch everybody do their own thing but make sure not to forget that you're also a part of this. When my opportunity presents itself, when my number gets called, I'm gonna go out there and give 100 percent, just like everybody else."Gordon posted two receptions against the Colts for 50 yards and a score. The touchdown came on a 34-yard heave and was the 500th touchdown pass of Tom Brady's career."Similar to what I said last week, to catch any pass from Tom is amazing, let alone some history-making catch or pass," Gordon said. " ... The next history point to make for him, I hope to be a part of it."Gordon played 20 snaps against the Colts, a week after he saw 18 snaps against the Miami Dolphins. He registered a pair of receptions in both contests while serving mostly as a secondary option for Brady.In Cleveland, Gordon was counted on to be the No. 1 receiver whenever he was in the lineup. The 27-year-old led the NFL in receiving in 2013 but was suspended for most of the next four seasons due to off-field issues.Gordon could see his snap count increase in the near future as his ailing hamstring gets healthier.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady became the third player in NFL history to throw 500 career passing touchdowns, posting Nos. 498, 499, and 500 on Thursday versus the Indianapolis Colts.Peyton Manning (539) and Brett Favre (508) are the only other quarterbacks to pass for 500 touchdowns or more.Brady got his 500th touchdown on a 34-yard heave to Josh Gordon in the fourth quarter that put the Patriots up 31-17 on their AFC rivals. The 41-year-old threw his first two scores of the night in the first half, starting with a one-yard pass to Cordarrelle Patterson before hitting James White with a six-yard toss.Gordon became the 71st different receiver to catch a pass from Brady, which is also an NFL record.Brady threw his first career touchdown all the way back in October 2001, when he hit the late Terry Glenn on a 21-yard strike.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The NFL hasn't just made it harder to play defense in recent years, it's made it borderline impossible, according to one of its most accomplished stars."This is what the league wanted," San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman said Thursday, per ESPN's Nick Wagoner. "They want record passing numbers. You've got an average quarterback; the average quarterback's passer rating is like 92 and that used to be Hall of Fame numbers. And now it's not Hall of Fame numbers, that's the average quarterback."You can't touch him. You can't tackle him. You can't hit him high, can't hit him low. You can't knock him down to the ground hard ... all that. You can't hit a receiver too high, you can't hit him low, you can't push him. You can barely press him. It's making it really difficult on teams to combat it because every rule in the book is designed to make sure you don't get them stopped."The NFL has spent the last several offseasons adjusting the way defensive players are allowed to tackle - especially quarterbacks - in an effort to make the game safer. But the amendments have led to more penalties against defenses and allowed offenses to fly high.In fact, NFL teams are on pace to break a number of major records this season, including total points, touchdowns, passing yards, and completions. Ten quarterbacks are on track to set new franchise records for passing yardage."They're just trying to make it impossible for guys to play defense," Sherman said. "It's an interesting league we play in."The former Seattle Seahawk added that the NFL should start dressing quarterbacks in flags so that defensive players can stop worrying about penalties when rushing the passer."If you don't want them touched, don't want them knocked down, these D-ends and D-tackles and linebackers have long arms so they'll be able to snatch these flags off without touching these guys half the time," he said. "So whenever they're ready to move to that, I'm sure defenses will appreciate it."Sherman made four straight Pro Bowls from 2013-16. An integral member of the Legion of Boom, he helped Seattle win Super Bowl XLVIII at the end of the 2013 campaign.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

theScore's Justin Boone is coming off his fifth top-10 finish in FantasyPros' Most Accurate Expert Competition. Follow the links below to see his updated rankings for Week 5.The final rankings will be released Sunday morning.You can also listen to the Week 5 preview episode of theScore Fantasy Football Podcast.Standard

Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Don Martindale has high expectations for Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield.Heading into Sunday's meeting between the two teams, Martindale said his No. 2-ranked defense will have its hands full with the rookie."I already told the defense this, I think Baker Mayfield is this generation's Brett Favre or John Elway, if you will," Martindale said Thursday, via ESPN's Jamison Hensley. "This guy knows where he wants to go with the ball, and he's very accurate. He's got a quick release, and he's really playing well."Martindale added that he thinks Mayfield possesses uncoachable traits similar to the two Hall of Fame quarterbacks."The kid's confidence and swag," he said. "When he comes out there, he thinks he's standing on top of the mountain. He's making plays to show he's standing on top of the mountain."Mayfield threw for 295 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions in his first career start in Week 4 against the Oakland Raiders, but Cleveland fell in overtime.Baltimore has won its last five meetings versus Cleveland, and seven of the last eight.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Need a cheat sheet or some help spotting situational edges with a new week of NFL action fast approaching? We've got you covered.Here are five situational spots to consider as you do your homework for Week 5:A tough spot for the Denver BroncosIt feels as though it's been hammered into our brains that we should fade West Coast teams playing on the East Coast, especially during early kickoffs. It's a lazy cliche that hasn't proved much of anything statistically in favor of the East Coast team over the years.The Broncos fall into this situation on Sunday when they travel to take on the New York Jets, but this one is more complex than your typical cross-country trip. It isn't so much about the Broncos' body clocks having to adapt to what will feel like an 11 a.m. start as it is the recent string of travel the players have had to endure up to this point.The Broncos ventured to Baltimore in Week 3 for an early start, traveled back to the thin air of Denver for a Week 4 Monday nighter against the Kansas City Chiefs, and now head back to the East Coast for a 1 p.m. ET start. That three-week travel spot will cover around 5,000 miles, nearly one-third of the Broncos' total travel distance for the entire season.It's an extremely small sample size, but the Broncos are 0-5 in early starts on the East Coast, being outscored 33.2 to 14.6 on average. To top it all off, the Broncos are 0-9 against the first-half spread in their last nine road games.Denver is coming off a tough loss at home on national television and will now head across the country on a shorter week.What can go wrong? Plenty.Spotting potential overreactions in Week 5 through lookahead linesHere are the biggest discrepancies between the 2018 lookahead lines made over the summer and the current odds for Week 5:Los Angeles Rams (at Seattle)Lookahead line: LA -1Current line: LA -7Baltimore Ravens (at Cleveland)Lookahead line: BAL +2.5Current line: BAL -3Cincinnati Bengals (vs. Miami)Lookahead line: CIN -2.5Current line: CIN -6.5Arizona Cardinals (at San Francisco)Lookahead line: ARI +7Current line: ARI +4.5Patriots + prime time = pointsMike Ehrmann / Getty Images Sport / GettyThe New England Patriots have been an over machine when playing on prime time in recent years. Accounting for Thursday, Sunday night, and Monday night games, the Patriots are on a 25-12 run to the over.Thursday's total between the Patriots and Indianapolis Colts opened up at 53.5 but has since dropped to 50.5 in most shops. The two teams have flown over the total in the last eight meetings.The Drew Brees bounce-back gameI've made a conscious effort through the season to emphasize that trends are non-predictive. With that being said, they're undoubtedly interesting. And this may be the most mind-boggling one of all time.You can keep Brees down, but not for long. Since operating under head coach Sean Payton, Brees, after posting a QB rating under 80.0, has covered the spread in 28 of the 31 games the week after.Last week against the New York Giants, the Saints were held in check during the first half, settling for four field goals inside the red zone. A bulk of the Saints' offensive production came on the ground, as Brees finished 18-for-32 for just 217 yards and a QB rating of 77.2.That sets up the veteran quarterback for a potentially huge turnaround on Monday Night Football when the Saints take on the Washington Redskins. New Orleans is currently -6.5 chalk with the total at 52.5.The Steelers know how to respondThe Atlanta Falcons meet the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday in a battle of two teams plagued by slow starts. And now, one of these teams will enter Week 6 with just a lone win, as the Falcons sit 1-3 and the Steelers are 1-2-1.In deciding which team to back following last week's home losses, Pittsburgh might be the better bet based on recent history. The Steelers have covered their last five games after a straight-up loss, and they're outscoring opponents 26.6 to 12.8 on average in these situations. Pittsburgh most recently got into the win column in Week 3 following a loss to the Chiefs, beating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on the road as a short underdog.The Steelers are laying 3.5 points on Sunday to the Falcons, who are 1-4 against the spread in their last five road games.Alex Kolodziej is theScore's betting writer. He's a graduate of Eastern Illinois who has been involved in the sports betting industry for 11 years. He can quote every line from "Rounders" and appreciates franchises that regularly wear alternate jerseys. Find him on Twitter @AlexKoIodziej.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Patrick Mahomes' unique voice has attracted almost as much attention as his strong play this season.The Kansas City Chiefs' star quarterback - who's led the NFL's best offense through four weeks - recently told ESPN's Lisa Salters that his teammates and head coach Andy Reid will imitate his voice as a way of keeping him grounded."If I have ever gotten too big of a head, they just kinda bring out the voice, you know, they try to mimic my voice," Mahomes told Salters, per Cork Gaines of Business Insider. "That's kinda gotten its thing in the locker room."Most of Mahomes' teammates seem to agree that he sounds like Kermit the Frog."It's like he's off 'The Muppets,' man, stuck between like, the Cookie Monster and Kermit the Frog, man," tight end Travis Kelce told Yahoo Sports' Terez Paylor on Wednesday. "It's a mix of the two.""I think everybody kind of does a 'Kermit the Frog' voice," backup quarterback Chad Henne told Vahe Gregorian of the Kansas City Star.Reid described Mahomes as sounding "froggish" during a press conference Wednesday, but declined to show off his supposedly spot-on impersonation."Maybe it will come out some day at the end of the year," Reid added.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden is already admitting he didn't get the guy he wanted most in his first draft since leaving the broadcast booth.Gruden signed a reported 10-year, $100-million contract to return to the Raiders' sidelines this offseason, and in April's draft, he used his first-round pick on tackle Kolton Miller."We wanted to take Derwin James," Gruden said on a teleconference Wednesday, according to NFL.com's Herbie Teope. "Everybody wanted Derwin James."Gruden had his sights set on the versatile safety out of Florida State but the Raiders had selected a safety in the previous two drafts. Oakland took Karl Joseph in the first round of the 2016 draft and picked Obi Melifonwu with its 2017 second-round pick.So the Raiders pivoted to Miller, and James went off the board two picks later to the Los Angeles Chargers.Through his first four games, James has established himself as an early contender for Defensive Rookie of the Year. He leads the Chargers in tackles (26), sacks (three), and pass breakups (six).He'll get a chance to show his wears to Gruden and Co. when the two teams meet on Sunday."He is a dynamite young player and he'll be one of the building blocks in L.A. for a long time for the Chargers," Gruden said.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Now that there is a date associated with Le'Veon Bell's return to the Pittsburgh Steelers, the tune in the locker room has changed some.Members of the team's offensive line criticized the running back earlier in the season for his holdout. After missing the first four games of the year, Bell will reportedly return to the team during its Week 7 bye."It's music to my ears," said right tackle Marcus Gilbert, according to Joe Rutter of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review."It sounds good. But I wish we could have him back today. Why's he taking so long? … Why wouldn't he come back here and be around the guys and see us in the eye? I don't know. I know we're all waiting on him."Center Maurkice Pouncey called the news "awesome.""We love Le'Veon," he said. "Sometimes, I think that gets misconstrued, how much we care about him. We all want the best for him. People take things the wrong way sometimes, and we're totally fine with him."Guards David DeCastro and Ramon Foster were among Bell's harsher critics when they learned he would be missing games early this season. They remained reserved with their responses Wednesday."If he's not here, he's not here. I'll believe it when I see it," said DeCastro."If he shows up, that's awesome. If he comes later, that's cool. Our job right now is to win these games that's in front of us until he does," Foster added.The Steelers are off to a 1-2-1 start and face the 1-3 Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

New England Patriots star Rob Gronkowski is expected to be made active for Thursday night's Week 5 matchup with the Indianapolis Colts, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.The tight end exited the Patriots' Week 4 game against the Miami Dolphins in the third quarter with an ankle injury. Gronkowski was held out of practice Monday and Tuesday before getting in a limited session Wednesday.Gronk has been held relatively in check early this season. After a seven-catch, 123-yard performance in Week 1, he was held to two catches in Week 2 and four receptions in both Week 3 and 4.The Patriots will also have wide receiver Julian Edelman in the lineup for the first time this season, as he will make his debut Thursday after serving a four-game suspension to start the campaign.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Aaron Rodgers insisted Wednesday that there are no issues between him and Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy, despite the quarterback's critical comments of the offense's performance against the Buffalo Bills."Mike and I talk all the time; we have a great relationship," Rodgers said Wednesday, according to NFL.com's Herbie Teope. "There's always been great communication between us, even if there is things that we need to talk about that are tough subjects, we've never had a problem finding time and talking. That's the way it's been for 10-plus years."Rodgers called the offense "terrible" after the 22-0 win over Buffalo, seemingly pointing the finger at McCarthy's playcalling. However, the two-time NFL MVP emphasized that all was well when pressed by a reporter on the state of his partnership with McCarthy."Yeah, that's what I just said," Rodgers said. "Communication is the basis for a good relationship, wouldn't you say? I think it is. For any relationship, it starts with good communication and being able to be honest with each other, and then hug it out afterward."McCarthy also downplayed the issue Monday, saying he and Rodgers "have gone through a lot of years together, so I feel good about our relationship."Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Few cornerbacks have been able to keep up with Tyreek Hill over the past few seasons, let alone stop the Kansas City Chiefs star receiver.Meanwhile, Jalen Ramsey has been similarly dominant, consistently shutting down wideouts as the catalyst for the Jacksonville Jaguars' elite defense.With the Jaguars traveling to the Chiefs on Sunday, something's got to give between the two electric playmakers - and Hill is more than ready for the challenge."He think(s) high of himself," Hill said, according to ESPN's Adam Teicher. "He's all right, I guess. I can't wait to line up against him. I hope he presses me."He's a great player. To get my name out there more, I need to go up against more talent like him. I'm not calling Chris Harris or nobody else bad, but he's top dog right now, so I can't wait."Once viewed as a one-dimensional deep threat, Hill has developed into an elite route runner. The speedster knows facing Ramsey is the perfect opportunity to prove to the NFL world that his days as a gadget player are over."I'm always up for a challenge," Hill said. "The best always go against the best."Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Welcome to theScore Fantasy Football Podcast hosted by Justin Boone and David P. Woods.Find the show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, and Anchor.In this episode, Boone and Woods are joined by Jake Ciely, Senior Writer at The Athletic, to discuss the biggest fantasy questions heading into Week 5.Topics include:

LeSean McCoy's ex-girlfriend, Delicia Cordon, has filed an amended lawsuit against the Buffalo Bills running back in which she's seeking $10 million in damages, according to Mike McAndrew of the Buffalo News.Cordon says McCoy was physically abusive - including once physically kicking her out of bed - and, from 2016 onward, would grab her "in a manner that was painful and would leave (her) skin reddened," according to the suit filed in a Georgia court on Tuesday.The lawsuit also says McCoy was physically abusive to his son, who is now 6 years old, and his dog, according to Mike Rodak of ESPN.Cordon was injured during a reported home invasion on July 10 at a residence she shared with McCoy. She said McCoy was responsible for the robbery and the injuries she sustained.McCoy said at practice on Wednesday that he has been "claiming innocence since Day 1.""All I can do is just focus on my team, try to get better and let the things off the field take care of themselves," he said.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Indianapolis Colts have ruled out seven players for Thursday night's contest against the New England Patriots. Among them are star receiver T.Y. Hilton and running back Marlon Mack.

Los Angeles police have arrested four individuals in relation to a series of burglaries targeting professional athletes and other celebrities, including Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig and Rams wide receiver Robert Woods, according to ESPN.Three men, ages 18 and 19, as well as one man's 34-year-old mother, were arrested after breaking into the home of Woods.Lillian Carranza of the LAPD said police recovered items they believe were stolen, which included watches, handbags, jewelry, and cell phones.Police also found a list of additional targets at one of the burglar's homes that included LeBron James, Matt Damon, and Viola Davis."They flock like birds to areas where the rich and famous resided," Carranza said. "Once a potential target home was selected, a larger vehicle would be utilized to give the suspects the opportunity to change into more comfortable clothing and hoodies to avoid being recognized and cart away the stolen goods."MARK RALSTON / AFP / GettyCarranza said victims were chosen based on information gathered on social media, notifying the burglars when the individual would be away from their home. Puig has been burgled four times at two different residences, including twice in September, alone.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The NFL, for better or worse, has developed into an offensive game.Due to the increased scoring production, a number of fascinating trends have emerged early on in the 2018 campaign. Luckily for opposing defenses, not all of these can be sustained across 17 weeks.Here are five trends to either buy or sell at the quarter mark of the season:QB completion percentage at an all-time high Harry How / Getty Images Sport / GettyNFL quarterbacks are completing passes at a rate we've simply never seen before. The league is lucky enough to feature a number of talented signal-callers, but new-school offensive schemes are aiding their success as well. Quick routes and screens from the shotgun are routine plays in modern football, as coaches want to get the ball in the hands of their top playmakers.Through four weeks of the 2018 campaign, quarterbacks are completing a staggering 69.5 percent of passes league-wide. To put it into perspective, this number rose from 63.7 percent in 2017, and 63.3 in 2016. A nearly six percent jump is quite substantial. Five quarterbacks that have started at least three games currently possess a completion percentage of 70 percent or higher. At the quarter mark, there had only been four total pivots who surpassed that clip over the past three seasons combined.Verdict: Expect this trend to continue. Quarterbacks have become dangerously accurate and offensive coaches are incredibly creative. Three-step drops and short passes are the new NFL.Incredible WR productionWith the rise in quarterback play and number of passes attempted, receivers are producing eye-popping stats in 2018. After four weeks, a whopping 37 receivers are on pace for 1,000-yard campaigns, and nine for over 1,500 yards. Atlanta Falcons star wideout Julio Jones is on pace for over 2,000 yards, which would break Calvin Johnson's 2012 record.The early season production is quite a jump from 2017. 15 receivers surpassed the 1,000-yard mark last year and only Antonio Brown accumulated over 1,500. There were 25 1,000-yard pass-catchers in 2016, and 26 in 2015. Only five players surpassed 1,500 yards over the last three seasons combined.Verdict: 37 1,000-yard receivers seems a bit high, so we're selling this trend. There's a ton of talent at the position, but expect the number of players surpassing this milestone to drop slightly as opposing defenses develop more efficient strategies.RBs featured in the passing game more than everJohn David Mercer / USA TODAY Sports In a trend that's perhaps related to the league-wide completion percentage increase, running backs are catching passes at a historic rate. Gone are the days of the two-down bruising ball-carrier - teams expect their rushers to play a vital role in the passing game. The NFL's top players at the position - Todd Gurley, Alvin Kamara, Le'Veon Bell (when playing), and David Johnson - are legitimate pass-catching threats out of the backfield and in the slot.Through four games, running backs have accumulated 977 targets, a sharp rise from 843 in 2017, and 786 in 2016. Not coincidentally, the number of receptions have increased as well. Running backs have caught 721 passes this year, 26 more than last season and 103 more than 2016, from Weeks 1-4. As players at the position have developed into versatile weapons, their involvement in the passing game has become a key component of their team's offensive scheme.Verdict: This is an easy buy. The rate at which running backs are targeted and the number of receptions might actually increase as the 2018 season moves forward. There are just too many talented rushers that create mismatches in the passing game.Use of multiple QBsThis is a fun trend that has emerged from the NFL's brightest offensive minds. Teams are utilizing two quarterbacks on game days - both separately and even on the field at the same time.The Chicago Bears used this strategy on an incredible touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this past week, fooling the defense in more ways than one. The Baltimore Ravens are giving rookie Lamar Jackson snaps under center as a change-of-pace weapon to Joe Flacco. We've even seen the New Orleans Saints take 11-time Pro-Bowler Drew Brees off the field in favor of versatile quarterback Taysom Hill in order to create ideal matchups. Hill even threw a pass in the red zone versus the New York Giants.Verdict: Although quarterback is the NFL's most important position, expect this trend to continue in the seasons to come. Offensive coaches are always looking for new ways to create a competitive advantage and get the ball in the hands of their playmakers. Some of these dynamic weapons play under center.Flags, flags, and more flags!Grant Halverson / Getty Images Sport / GettyIn one of the NFL's top storylines, penalties are being called at an unprecedented, and perhaps alarming rate. Through Week 4, 1,043 total flags have been thrown, with 895 penalties accepted. That number is up from 886 flags in 2017, and an average of over three more accepted penalties per game.Roughing the passer penalties have provided the largest controversy this year. After four games, there have been 38 such calls, a sharp rise from the 21 called in 2017, and 22 in 2016 at the quarter mark. Interestingly enough, the league's new 'lowering the helmet' rule, which sparked a great deal of discussion during the preseason, has only been called on three occasions thus far in 2018.Verdict: It isn't time to panic just yet. With a number of rule updates and alterations, referees will adjust as the season plays out. There will almost certainly be more controversy pertaining to the roughing the passer penalty, but don't expect it to come as often as the early portion of 2018.

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon said Tuesday he still hasn't been cleared for Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins, according to Paul Dehner Jr. of The Cincinnati Enquirer.Mixon added that he will "for sure" play against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 6.The sophomore back, chosen with the 48th overall pick of the 2017 draft, has been sidelined since undergoing surgery to remove a small particle in his knee after a Week 2 game against the Baltimore Ravens. He was given an initial recovery timeline of two weeks.Mixon had rushed for 179 yards and a touchdown on 38 attempts in his first two games, adding 57 receiving yards on six catches.He still leads the Bengals in rushing yards, though veteran Giovani Bernard has gained 155 yards and scored three touchdowns this season while taking on a larger role in Mixon's absence.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs due to a hamstring injury, the team announced.The second-year back has been limited to just two starts this season. He left the Week 4 game against the New York Jets after aggravating the injury following a two-week absence.He has rushed for 71 yards and no touchdowns on 20 attempts while adding four receptions for 19 yards.T.J. Yeldon leads the Jaguars' rushing attack with 205 yards and one touchdown on 49 attempts. Quarterback Blake Bortles is the team's second-leading rusher with 132 yards.Cornerback D.J. Hayden has also been ruled out for the Week 5 matchup due to a toe injury.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman is potentially nearing a return from a knee injury that's sidelined him for the past three weeks."(Defensive end Derrick) Shelby's back practicing and we're hopeful he'll make it back (by Sunday), and the same thing with Freeman," head coach Dan Quinn said on The Game 92.9's "John and Hugh Show" on Wednesday morning as the Falcons prepare to face the Pittsburgh Steelers."To add those two guys back in the mix is good. We're looking forward to those guys doing their thing."Freeman received just six carries in Atlanta's season opener before succumbing to the knee ailment.Despite Freeman's absence, the 1-3 Falcons rank in the top 10 in total offense and points per game. However, Atlanta sits 21st in rushing offense, averaging 96 yards on the ground per contest.Tevin Coleman leads the team in rushing with 210 yards and one score in four games.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Atlanta Falcons were expected to be among the NFC's best teams and a Super Bowl contender prior to the season, but after losing several key defensive players to injury, Atlanta finds itself in the basement of the NFC South with a 1-3 record.Following Sunday's last-second loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, Falcons owner Arthur Blank expressed his unhappiness with his team's lackluster start."Well, I am concerned about a 1-3 start," Blank told ESPN's Vaughn McClure on Tuesday. "I don't know anyone who would say that's where we had planned on being or that's where we had hoped to be, but we are 1-3."Atlanta has lost safeties Keanu Neal and Ricardo Allen to season-ending injuries and will be without Pro Bowl linebacker Deion Jones until at least Week 11."This is not excuses, but reality is reality," Blank said. "We've had some very difficult injuries to really good players. All three of the players, people talk in baseball when the middle has to be good: your catch, your pitcher, your second baseman, and then the center fielder. So when you lose Allen and Neal and Deion Jones, those are kind of the middle of that defense. So that hurts."The Falcons will get a chance to put their season back on track Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers before a divisional clash with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 6.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

theScore's Justin Boone is coming off his fifth top-10 finish in FantasyPros' Most Accurate Expert Competition. Follow the links below to see his early rankings for Week 5.Updated rankings (including PPR) will be released Thursday, with the final version coming down Sunday morning.You can also find out who the top pickups are in our Week 5 Waiver Wire column.Standard Rankings

New York Jets running back Isaiah Crowell paid the price for his butt-wiping celebration on Thursday Night Football, receiving a tongue-lashing from his head coach and a penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct.However, it wasn't all bad news for Crowell, who received an endorsement from Dude Wipes, a brand of wipes aimed at men.On Tuesday, Crowell posted a photo to Instagram of him surrounded by Dude Wipes. The company also highlighted its new partnership on Twitter.

Seattle Seahawks linebacker Mychal Kendricks has been suspended indefinitely by the NFL for insider trading, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter, who added that Kendricks will be unable to play for the Seahawks until further notice.The linebacker pleaded guilty to insider trading Sept. 6, and reportedly planned to appeal the suspension.The Cleveland Browns released the 27-year-old on Aug. 29 after he was charged. He won't be sentenced until Jan. 24 and could be facing 30-to-37 months in prison, based on federal guidelines.Despite the plea, Seattle signed Kendricks to a one-year contract in September. He accumulated 13 tackles and two sacks in three games for the team.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski did not participate in Tuesday's practice while nursing his ankle injury.Gronkowski exited Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins and did not return.Tuesday's practice was only a walkthrough, but the tight end has just two days to recover, as the Patriots face off against the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday Night Football.Gronkowski's ankle injury was not thought to be serious following Sunday's game, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. He'll remain questionable for Thursday's contest.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

A new trade deal between the United States, Mexico, and Canada means Canadians will miss out on watching American Super Bowl commercials during Super Bowl LIII.As part of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), formerly known as the North American Free Trade Agreement, an earlier regulatory order that forced Canada's CTV to air American Super Bowl telecast ads has been overturned."We thank the government of Canada for overturning an unfortunate decision by the regulator. It's a positive outcome for content creators, advertisers and the overall Canadian broadcasting industry," CTV's parent, Bell Media, said in a statement Monday, according to Etan Vlessing of The Hollywood Reporter.Bell stated last year that it lost around 40 percent of its audience and $11 million worth of advertising revenue as a result of Canadians watching the Super Bowl on American television channels.Super Bowl LII will take place Feb. 3, 2019 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

It was a high-flying Week 4 in the NFL, as quarterbacks were historically productive through the air. But given the high volume of pass attempts, there were also plenty of chances for defensive linemen to make an impact.Let’s highlight the most impressive D-line players from Week 4:Defensive Lineman of the Week: Aaron Donald, RamsIt took four weeks, but Aaron Donald finally seized the mantle. The best defender in football was in top form against the Minnesota Vikings, finishing with 13 total tackles, nine hurries, four stops, two quarterback hits, and two sacks, per Pro Football Focus.While Donald receives a lot of praise for his ability as a pass-rusher, he's just as dominant against the run. He uses quickness to penetrate his gap and potent hand techniques to defeat blocks:Here, Donald is aligned with an outside shade over right guard Mike Remmers (No. 74). Once the ball is snapped, Donald quickly squares up his man, seemingly giving the O-lineman a target to aim for. But Donald instead sidesteps Remmers, using a quick and effective club-to-arm-over move to get into the backfield for the tackle.It’s that type of "now you see me, now you don't" approach to defeating blocks that makes Donald so difficult to handle. Like the best counter-punchers in boxing, Donald employs micro-movements to create big reactions from his opponents, and big reactions are easy to counter for a defender as quick and efficient with his hands as Donald.Donald was equally effective in the pass rush, as Minnesota was helpless to contain him throughout the game:On this play - his first sack of the game - Donald aligns to the outside edge of left guard Tom Compton (No. 79). After the ball is snapped, he stresses Compton's pass set by exploding toward the guard’s outside edge for two steps. Once Compton commits to defending his outside edge, Donald quickly alters his path and attacks his matchup's inside edge with a well-timed two-hand-swipe-to-arm-over move to defeat the block, get into the backfield, and legally bring down the quarterback.With Ndamukong Suh aligned to Donald’s right or left on any given play, it’s extremely difficult for opposing teams to consistently double-team the latter, allowing him to be that much more effective.However, even double-teaming Donald may not work:Here, Donald is once again aligned to Compton's outside edge. With the Vikings driving to tie the game late in the fourth quarter, they attempt to nullify Donald by sliding the protection toward him, with the center, left guard, and left tackle moving left after the ball is snapped - giving Minnesota three linemen to block the combo of Donald and defensive end John Franklin-Myers.Yet, once the ball is snapped, the double-team doesn’t matter. Donald swiftly defeats the left guard with a cross-chop move before flattening to the quarterback for the clutch sack.He's finally been paid what he's worth, and Donald has continued his stellar play this season, taking over games and making life easier for his teammates.Pass Rush of the Week: Akiem Hicks, BearsThis honor typically goes to an athlete on the edge, but this week we'll show some love to a 300-plus-pounder who's been effectively rushing the passer.Chicago Bears defensive lineman Akiem Hicks has been the engine of the team's defense since he arrived in 2016. General manager Ryan Pace has slowly built up the rest of the unit, and punctuated the latest offseason with a blockbuster trade for Khalil Mack. The addition has been great for Hicks, who's been fantastic this season with the extra help. His first-quarter sack of Ryan Fitzpatrick on Sunday was a great example:Here, Hicks is lined up on the outside edge of right guard Caleb Benenoch (No. 77). As the ball is snapped, Hicks' arms are well apart, which exposes his chest and gives Benenoch a large area to target.It’s a trap!Hicks is looking to draw out Benenoch's hands so he can counter with a well-timed two-hand swipe, or a "scissors" technique, which is exactly what he does on his way to the sack.Hicks is listed at 6-foot-5 and 332 pounds, and it’s rare to see a man so big move so fluidly around his block to the quarterback. Mack has gotten most of the credit for Chicago’s success on the defensive line this season, but Hicks has been worthy of praise as well.Run Defender of the Week: Jurrell Casey, TitansNo one expected the Tennessee Titans to beat the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Philadelphia Eagles in back-to-back weeks, particularly while Marcus Mariota is less than 100 percent. But that’s exactly what they did on the back of some excellent play from the defense.Against the Eagles, defensive lineman Jurrell Casey was at the top of his game, finishing with five stops, three hurries, and a quarterback hit. Yet, while he made his presence felt as a pass-rusher, Casey made his biggest impact against the run:Here, Casey is aligned with an outside shade over All-Pro center Jason Kelce to the near side of the field. Casey times the snap well so he can initiate contact with Kelce, and his power knocks the center back, giving Casey the necessary space to peek inside. From there, he shows good eye discipline to identify the running back's path and makes a clean tackle behind the line of scrimmage.It’s not flashy, but Casey's a talented player who does his job and plays a valuable role on the Titans' defense.In the Spotlight: Takkarist McKinley, FalconsThe Atlanta Falcons have been one of the more disappointing teams in the NFL through the first four weeks, but don’t blame second-year defensive end Takkarist McKinley, who has five sacks in three games played.McKinley was a beast against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 4, finishing with four tackles, three sacks, and three stops. While some defensive linemen fight hands in an effort to beat their block, McKinley chooses to play through his opponents' pads, using a keen understanding of leverage and weight distribution to displace and defeat blocks at an alarming rate. His last sack of Sunday's game was a great example:Here, McKinley has a wide alignment to the outside edge of Cincinnati right tackle Bobby Hart (No. 68). Right off the bat, McKinley makes the mistake of raising up out of his stance, resulting in Hart beating him off the ball.But it doesn’t matter, because McKinley is able to generate an obscene level of power on contact. After his fourth step, McKinley explodes into Hart's frame before forklifting the right tackle’s outside hand, giving him the ability to wrap around the edge for the sack.Despite being a technically raw player, McKinley's already been effective and productive because of his freakish blend of power, explosiveness, and a tireless motor. The Falcons' 2018 season outlook might be grim, but McKinley’s future looks bright.John Owning is a football writer at theScore. He has written for Bleacher Report and Football Insiders. He was also the lead NFL content editor at FanRag Sports. John provides analysis on the Dallas Cowboys for the Dallas Morning News and edits for The Quant Edge. Find him on Twitter @JohnOwning.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin says he hasn't been informed of running back Le'Veon Bell's reported plans to put an end to his prolonged holdout during the team's Week 7 bye."I have not talked to Le'Veon and I really have no Le'Veon update. ... We'll cross that bridge when we come it," Tomlin said Tuesday, according to Aditi Kinkhabwala of NFL Network. "Nothing has changed from my perspective in that regard."Related - Bell vows to take up Thomas' fight: I'll be the 'bad guy for all of us'Bell also said Monday that he believes the Steelers will re-sign him to the long-term contract he's been seeking over the last two seasons.Pittsburgh has started the 2018 campaign with a 1-2-1 record and currently ranks 28th in the NFL with just 289 rushing yards through four games while being led by sophomore running back James Conner.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Heading into Week 4 of the NFL season, we questioned whether Sean McVay could outduel Mike Zimmer, if the defending AFC champion could overcome its struggles on third down, and whether Cleveland's new franchise quarterback could excel in his first NFL start. So, with another weekend behind us, let's review the tape and pick our winners:Mike Zimmer's D vs. Sean McVay's OWinner: McVaySean McVay has established himself as one of the league's brightest offensive minds, and that trend continued Thursday night as his Los Angeles Rams improved to 4-0 with a 38-31 victory over the visiting Minnesota Vikings. Jared Goff tossed five touchdowns in the triumph, and the Rams' offense displayed numerous examples of how McVay and Co. will stress opposing defenses all season.In the Week 4 preview, we dove into how McVay utilizes "11" offensive personnel (one running back, one tight end, three wide receivers) more often than any other team in the league, yet also runs the football out of that pass-heavy package more than any other team. That ability to flip the script gives Los Angeles the ability to dictate defensive personnel groups/formations, and to attack potential weaknesses.McVay did that again Thursday night, albeit in the reverse way.Late in the third quarter - with the Rams nursing a three-point lead and facing a first-and-10 on the Vikings' 31-yard line - the offense comes out using "13" offensive personnel (one running back, one wide receiver, three tight ends) and aligns with Goff (No. 16) under center and Todd Gurley (No. 30) as the deep back in an I-formation behind tight end Gerald Everett (No. 81):NFLSeeing this run-heavy personnel package, the Vikings stay with their base 4-3 defense, using three linebackers and four defensive backs.Then, the Rams adjust their formation:They empty the backfield, putting Goff in the shotgun, shifting Gurley out wide to the left, and moving all three tight ends to the right. That puts the only wide receiver in the formation, Robert Woods (No. 17), in the slot to the left. The Vikings have to adjust as well - and given their personnel on the field, playing man coverage across the board might be tough, so they switch to a Cover 3 scheme in the secondary:NFLThen, the Rams run four verticals:NFLThat allows the two inside vertical routes - Woods and tight end Tyler Higbee (No. 89) - to bracket the free safety. Goff looks toward Higbee, moves the safety in that direction, and then throws to Woods for the touchdown:As he does so well, McVay used offensive personnel groups to dictate the defensive lineups - and even the formations - on various plays in Week 4. This time, it took on a little bit of a different flavor, but it was very effective.Dolphins' crossing routes vs. Patriots' defenseWinner: PatriotsHeading into a pivotal Week 4 showdown with the AFC East-leading Dolphins, the Patriots and their fans had concerns - in particular, the defense's inability to get off the field on third down. Jacksonville went 10-for-14 on third-down chances in a Week 2 win over New England, and Detroit went 7-for-14 in its Week 3 triumph. Given New England’s struggles against crossing routes (something the Dolphins love to run), fans feared a repeat.Those concerns were put to rest on Sunday, as the Dolphins converted just three of their 11 third-down opportunities. That was due in large part to Miami facing difficult down-and-distance situations.For context, in Week 3 against the Pats, the Jaguars faced an average of 7.21 yards on their third-down chances. That number dropped to just 6.50 when the Lions faced New England. But on Sunday, the Dolphins faced an average of 9.27 yards on their third-down situations against the Patriots.Part of that was due to offensive penalties. The Dolphins committed a number of infractions on early downs against the Patriots, putting them behind the sticks. On one sequence in the second quarter, a first-down pass fell incomplete and offensive lineman Laremy Tunsil was flagged for a personal foul. Kenyan Drake ran for a 2-yard loss on second-and-22, putting the Dolphins in a very difficult third-and-24 situation.As you might expect, it’s tough to pick up 24 yards on a crossing route:Given the situation on the play above, the Patriots rushed just three linemen and dropped eight into a soft zone coverage. Jakeem Grant (No. 19) took the pass from Ryan Tannehill (No. 17) on the shallow crossing route, but his 9-yard gain came up well short of the first down.Whether it was mostly due to Miami's mistakes remains to be seen, but New England fared much better on third downs in Week 4. We'll see if that trend continues moving forward.Mayfield's anticipation vs. Raiders' defenseWinner: RaidersThe Oakland Raiders spoiled Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield's first career NFL start, pulling out a three-point victory in overtime. Mayfield threw a pair of touchdowns, but committed four turnovers, three of which led to points for the Raiders. Two of those turnovers came on interceptions, while Mayfield also fumbled twice.We already broke down the first interception in this week's By Design piece. The second was an example of Mayfield trying to be too aggressive late in the game. With 14 seconds left and the football near midfield, Cleveland was on the cusp of field-goal range. However, given the Browns had gone for 2-point conversions throughout the game, they might have lacked confidence in kicker Greg Joseph.On the play below, the Browns still have a timeout, so Mayfield can throw the football anywhere on the field. But even with some checkdown routes available, he tries to force a deep throw that's intercepted, forcing overtime:The Raiders would go on to win in the extra frame.On both of Mayfield's interceptions, the Raiders took advantage of some ill-advised aggression, which helped them come away with the victory.Mark Schofield writes NFL feature content for theScore. After nearly a decade of practicing law in the Washington, D.C., area Mark changed careers and started writing about football. Drawing upon more than a decade of playing quarterback, including at the collegiate level, Mark focuses his work on quarterback evaluation and offensive scheme analysis. He lives in Maryland with his wife and two children. Find him on Twitter @MarkSchofield.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

A Los Angeles Chargers fan and San Francisco 49ers fan put the rights to their unborn baby's fandom on the line during Sunday's game between the two teams.Saul and Lisete Gomez decided a few weeks ago, before 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo suffered a season-ending torn ACL, that they would let the outcome of the game determine which team their son cheers for, according to ESPN's Darren Rovell."We wanted to do something different to announce that we would be having a baby boy," Saul said. "So we figured with me being a lifelong 49ers fan and her being a lifelong Chargers fan, that this would be the perfect way to do it."

Warning: Story contains coarse languageKanye West says he's reached out to Colin Kaepernick in an attempt to set up a meeting between the former NFL quarterback and President Donald Trump.Appearing on "TMZ Live" on Monday, West said he hopes to help the men settle their differences by bringing them together."I've been calling Colin this morning, reaching him so I can bring Colin to the White House and we can remove that 'sons of bitches' statement," West said. "And we can be on the same page."Trump made the statement during a rally in Huntsville, Ala. last year in reference to Kaepernick and other NFL players who have protested during the national anthem."Wouldn't you love to see one of these NFL owners when someone disrespects our flag? Get that son of a bitch off the field right now," Trump told the crowd. "He's fired. HE'S FIRED!"Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Denver Broncos are under the belief the Kansas City Chiefs received the benefit of some extra time ahead of a 35-yard completion from Patrick Mahomes to tight end Demetrius Harris during their game-winning drive on Monday night."My opinion, the clock was on zero,'' Broncos head coach Vance Joseph said, according to Jeff Legwold of ESPN. "But that's not my job. ... And he said he looked up and it was zero and the ball was gone. I disagree. I disagree.''Linebacker Brandon Marshall says a referee told the team that the play should've been blown dead ahead of the snap."It definitely was at zero. The replay showed that," Marshall said. "The ref told us that the ref that was supposed to be watching it just missed it. ... He told us that. The ref told us the guy that was supposed to be watching the clock just missed it."The long completion helped set up running back Kareem Hunt's four-yard touchdown run with 1:43 remaining in the game, capping a 10-point comeback in the fourth quarter and giving the Chiefs a 27-23 victory.Marshall isn't letting the refs use the late-game excitement as an excuse for what he says was a blown call."So maybe he got caught up in watching the game because it was a good game, but you've got to do your job. Come on, that was huge. That was big," said Marshall.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.