O.J. Simpson plans on living in Florida when he is released from a Nevada prison on parole later this year, but the state's attorney general certainly isn't on board with that idea.In a letter sent to the Florida Department of Corrections secretary Julie L. Jones on Friday, attorney general Pam Bondi urged to tell Nevada officials that Simpson is not welcome in Florida."Floridians are well aware of Mr. Simpson's background, his wanton disregard for the lives of others, and of his scofflaw attitude with respect to the heinous acts for which he has been found civilly liable," Bondi said in the letter obtained by ESPN. "Our state should not become a country club for this convicted criminal."While it's unclear where Simpson plans on living in Florida, his close friend Tom Scotto has offered his home in Naples. The former NFL legend lived in the state prior to his arrest in 2008 on armed robbery, kidnapping, and other charges.He's eligible to be released on Sunday, but there's no definitive timetable on when he will actually be a free man.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Miami Dolphins running back Jay Ajayi is making history for reasons you wouldn't ordinarily guess.Ajayi will become the first NFL player to have his own Twitter emoji ahead of Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints, to be hosted at the iconic Wembley Stadium.Typing in the hashtag #JayTrain will lead to an Ajayi emoji, commemorating his return to the United Kingdom. Ajayi was born in London and moved to the United States in 2000.

The rib injury suffered by Green Bay Packers running back Ty Montgomery isn't as bad as originally thought, and he could play Week 5 vs. the Dallas Cowboys, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Green Bay is viewing Montgomery as day to day.The injury was sustained on the first play of Thursday's game against the Chicago Bears, but Montgomery wasn't immediately removed and ran the ball four more times. His night ended with five carries for 28 yards, including a long of 11 yards which came after the injury supposedly occurred.The luxury of 10 days separating the Packers' Week 4 and 5 games could allow Montgomery to return without missing any more than the three quarters he already sat out.Backup running back Jamaal Williams, who was injured on his fifth and final touch of the game, also escaped serious injury, according to Schefter.The Packers finished the game with third-string rusher Aaron Jones playing the majority of snaps, but the team doesn't plan on bringing in any outside running backs between games.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Indianapolis Colts cornerback Vontae Davis will make his season debut Sunday when the team takes on the Seattle Seahawks.Davis missed the Colts' first three games due to a groin injury suffered during the preseason."He's on point. He’s locked in. He’s done a great job with his (groin) rehab," Colts head coach Chuck Pagano told Kevin Bowen of 1070TheFan on Friday.Davis, who earned Pro Bowl selections in 2014 and 2015, is widely considered the anchor of the Colts' secondary.The veteran cornerback was listed as a full participant in practice and his status was removed from the injury report.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo said Friday that there is no evidence to determine that Las Vegas Police used excessive force towards, nor racially profiled, Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett during an August 26 incident.Bennett alleged that officers threatened to shoot him in the head while detaining him, after he ran from a Las Vegas casino following the Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor boxing match.TMZ obtained footage of a body camera video, which details Bennett's detainment. Three officers detained Bennett, but one of the detaining officers elected not to turn on his body camera."They did what they were trained to do," Lombardo said during a press conference, according to Mike Shoro of the Las Vegas Review-Journal.Bennett is seen on the camera, telling officers "I swear, I didn't do nothing man."Bennett also asks what he's being arrested for, but the officers' response is inaudible.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan is viewing running back Carlos Hyde as a game-time decision for Week 4's road contest against the Arizona Cardinals, according to Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area.Hyde sustained a hip injury in the Week 3 Thursday night game against the Los Angeles Rams. He still managed to rack up 84 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 25 carries, while adding another 10 yards on three receptions.Matt Breida, who has totaled 55 rushing yards and 23 receiving yards this season, would be in for a significantly larger role should Hyde ultimately be ruled out.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman was fined $12,145 by the league Friday for an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty he was assessed against the Tennessee Titans in Week 3, according to Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times.Sherman was charged with two separate unsportsmanlike penalties in the game, but the fine is based solely on Sherman taking off his helmet to argue with an official and not for the late hit on Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota.While late-hit penalties typically carry a fine of $9,115, Sherman won't face the financial forfeiture.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Seattle Seahawks are taking their fight against racial inequality beyond peaceful protests during the national anthem.A statement released Friday by the team, but signed off by the players, announced the creation of a fund dedicated to supporting education and leadership programs that address equality and justice.

It's a good thing style points don't matter in survivor pools, because last week's picks of the Green Bay Packers and New England Patriots barely pulled off home wins.The Packers trailed the entire game against the Cincinnati Bengals before an Aaron Rodgers touchdown pass tied the affair in the dying seconds. Rodgers would show his brilliance again in overtime, connecting on a deep touchdown to Geronimo Allison for the win.The Patriots needed similar heroics from their own legendary quarterback, as a Tom Brady touchdown pass to Brandin Cooks with 23 seconds left gave the club a dramatic victory.Luckily they both grabbed wins and made it 6-0 on the survivor pool picks for the season. Here's two teams to choose in Week 4 to make it 8-0.Two teams to pickAtlanta FalconsAt 3-0, the Atlanta Falcons are picking up where they left off last season. While they have barely emerged with wins on the road, the AFC South club showed two weeks ago that they are still a dominant home outfit with a 34-23 win over the Packers. The Buffalo Bills roll into town fresh off an upset of the Denver Broncos, but will be in tough to move the ball on the 9th-ranked rushing defense in the league. Buffalo should cause a few problems for Matt Ryan in the passing game, but the Falcons have too many weapons to be threatened by the Bills at home.Cincinnati BengalsUsually it would seem like an absurd idea to select an 0-3 team for a survivor pool pick, but the Cincinnati Bengals are worth a look for this week's action. The Bengals have sputtered to an 0-3 start but looked much better in the overtime loss to Green Bay last Sunday. On the other side, the Cleveland Browns fell to the Jacoby Brissett-led Indianapolis Colts in DeShone Kizer's worst game of his young career. The Bengals' pass rush should be able to wreak havoc on the rookie pivot and cause some turnovers to secure the win.Team to avoidArizona CardinalsThe opponent may be the winless San Francisco 49ers, but there's absolutely no reason to trust the Arizona Cardinals against anybody right now. In two games without David Johnson, the offense has failed to top 17 points, and that isn't likely to change against the 49ers. San Francisco has had plenty of time to prepare for this contest after last Thursday's dramatic loss to the Los Angeles Rams, and it's a short week for the Cardinals who played Monday night. Don't be shocked if the 49ers walk out of Phoenix with their first win on the year.Record: 6-0

The following players were selected at varying stages of 2017 fantasy drafts, and so far, their performance has ranged from adequate to slightly disappointing. However, they're all on the verge of breaking out, and you should target them now while their values are lowest.Keep in mind these aren't going to be easy gets - buying low isn't a matter of offending your fellow fantasy manager by trying to get a struggling top pick in exchange for the guy you just picked up off the waiver wire.After their big Week 4 performances, though, they'll likely be unattainable in any sort of fantasy trade.Jay Ajayi, RB, DolphinsA consensus first-round pick in all 12-team league formats, Ajayi's not alone as an underperformer at his ADP. While he started the year with a 122-yard rushing game against the Los Angeles Chargers, he was dismal in the Week 3 debacle against the New York Jets.Ajayi's touchdown drought should end against the New Orleans Saints, who are allowing 4.6 yards per rushing attempt, with two touchdowns allowed on the ground. Expect the Dolphins to give the ball to the London-born Ajayi regularly as they try to control the clock and limit quarterback Jay Cutler's duties in a potential shootout against Drew Brees' offense.Christian McCaffrey, RB, PanthersThe Panthers are finding more and more ways to get McCaffrey involved in the offense. They played a lot of two-back set in Week 3, though McCaffrey finished the game with 69 percent of offensive snaps played compared to Jonathan Stewart's 44 percent, according to Football Outsiders.The game ended with McCaffrey's place cemented in the passing game after he hauled in nine receptions for 101 yards. The Patriots have allowed seven receptions and 84.3 receiving yards per game to running backs, while ranking 25th in rushing yards allowed.Paul Richardson, WR, SeahawksSeahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin is considered a game-time decision due to a groin injury, vaulting Richardson up the depth chart should he ultimately be ruled out.Richardson's still available in the majority of leagues despite scoring touchdowns in consecutive weeks and receiving seven targets in two of three games. Though he's caught just eight of his 19 targets, that's largely the fault of an offensive line permitting far too much pressure on quarterback Russell Wilson. The Colts have allowed a league-worst 20 pass plays of at least 20 yards, increasing the chances that Wilson connects on his desperation throws Sunday.Eric Decker, WR, TitansDecker's being dropped en masse as consistent usage is offering only modest fantasy returns. He's caught 10 of his 18 targets on the season, but has yet to top 50 yards in a single game or score a touchdown.With Corey Davis sidelined again for Week 4, Decker is likely to see a floor of five targets as the No. 2 option to Rishard Matthews. The Texans rank just 25th in Football Outsiders' DVOA against No. 2 receivers, while allowing 6.4 targets and 46.7 yards per game.Cooper Kupp, WR, RamsKupp burst onto the fantasy scene with 76 yards and a touchdown in his NFL debut in Week 1, but he's been held to five receptions and 50 receiving yards over the two games since.The sure-handed rookie remains behind both Sammy Watkins and Robert Woods in Jared Goff's pecking order, but he won't need heavy usage to take advantage of a Cowboys defense tied for the fourth-most plays of 20-plus yards allowed this season.(Photos courtesy: Action Images)Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

With one lift of his right leg, Odell Beckham Jr. is now just over $12,000 poorer.The New York Giants' star receiver was hit with a $12,154 fine for pretending to be a dog peeing on the field following his first touchdown in Week 3's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.After being coy about the motive behind the celebration following the game, Beckham said Monday on Twitter that it was a retort to President Donald Trump's "son of a bitch" remark toward protesting NFL players.Giants co-owner John Mara said Tuesday he was "very unhappy" with Beckham's celebration.Mara and the pass-catcher met Wednesday, and Beckham said after his only regret was that the celebration was flagged, costing the Giants 15 yards.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

New England Patriots linebacker Dont'a Hightower is expected to return for Sunday's contest against the Carolina Panthers, barring a setback, after missing the last two games with a knee injury, a source told The Boston Herald's Jeff Howe.Hightower suffered the injury in the season opener, and the Patriots have apparently been cautious with the return of one of their most valuable defensive players.The veteran linebacker will look to shore up a defense that's given up 95 points through three games, second worst in the league.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Thank you for your four games of service, Mike Glennon. And that win last week against the Pittsburgh Steelers? Much appreciated.But early in a season that was deemed Glennon's year, it's already well past the time the Chicago Bears turn to rookie quarterback Mitch Trubisky.Four days after that upset victory over Pittsburgh - which Chicago largely won in spite of his 101 passing yards - Glennon coughed up four turnovers in a blowout loss to the hated Green Bay Packers. Just a quarter of the way through the campaign, he's committed eight turnovers.Trubisky can't possibly be much worse.In fact, the second overall pick in this year's draft outperformed the fifth-year pro in the preseason.Comp.AttemptsYardsComp. %TDsINTsQB ratingTrubisky365336467.930106.2Glennon264424359.12270.5Going into the season, the plan was to give Glennon $16 million for the year and allow Trubisky to learn from the sidelines. Plans change, however, and the Bears should be turning to Plan B after their starting quarterback's latest performance.It should be noted that Glennon isn't the only one at fault for Chicago's 1-3 record. He had to go forward with one of the most depleted receiving corps in the league - missing his top two options in Cameron Meredith and Kevin White - while the healthy pass-catchers have been plagued by drops and mistakes.The running game hasn't been much better. Jordan Howard ran for 140 yards against the Steelers, but aside from that performance, he's had games of 52, 7, and 53 yards on the ground.The reality is Trubisky will have the same problems. He'll have Kendall Wright, Josh Bellamy, Deonte Thompson, and Zach Miller to throw to, and perhaps even more defenders in the box loading up to stop the run. But he comes with far more upside and the added ability to escape the pocket when it breaks down and create plays with his legs.Now two-and-a-half games behind the Packers in the loaded NFC North, the Bears have little reason to be thinking playoffs in 2017. So there's nothing keeping Glennon under center aside from a preseason promise from the front office.Trubisky was taken well before fellow rookie quarterbacks Deshaun Watson and DeShone Kizer in this year's draft, yet he's had to watch while the others take their lumps. Meanwhile, if there's any player who needs game reps, it's Trubisky, who has just 13 career college starts under his belt.

Green Bay Packers cornerback Damarious Randall was benched after giving up a touchdown just before halftime in Thursday's game against the Chicago Bears. By the end of the game, he was nowhere to be seen.Randall was sent to the locker room after getting into an argument with a coach and left the stadium soon after, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports, citing sources. Rapoport adds that there are differing accounts as to when Randall left the stadium, however."That's actually an internal matter that we'll keep internal," head coach Mike McCarthy said after the game, according to Michael Cohen of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. "We'll work through that."Randall returned to the team facility Friday and cleared the air with McCarthy, Rapoport added.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Warning: Story contains coarse languageSome consider NFL players protesting during the U.S. national anthem to be disrespectful, arguing that it's a slight against those that serve in the military.But for Michael Bennett - one of the league's most outspoken players on social injustice - it's a question of doing "the right thing," regardless of the time or place."There's never a wrong time to do the right thing," Bennett said Thursday, according to Seahawks Wire's Lindsey Wisniewski. "Regardless of where you're at, when there's a time to do the right thing, you do the right thing. No matter where we're at in the world, cooking, doing whatever we're doing at any time, it's always the right time to do the right thing. There isn't a place that you feel we shouldn't do the right thing."Related - Watch: Michael Bennett challenges America to 'treat people better'The Seattle Seahawks' star defensive end pledged to sit for "The Star-Spangled Banner" for the entire 2017 season prior to President Donald Trump's criticism of protesting players, which led to widespread demonstrations throughout the league in Week 3,Bennett offered to sit down with the president to talk about his issues with protesters Monday, and the pass-rusher extended the same olive branch again."I just think that it has to be dialogue between the people who disagree with you and what you believe in to have a conversation about why did he say the certain things," Bennett said. "To be able to have that dialogue is important, I hate to write him off and just have an opinion about him before you get a chance to have a conversation (with him). For me, it's always about that."Bennett made headlines in early September when he revealed he'd been subject to police brutality in Las Vegas on Aug. 26. He alleged that an officer threatened to "blow (his) fucking head off" before ultimately releasing him. The Las Vegas police department referred to Bennett's claims as "obvious false allegations.""Is there really a time that we shouldn't be talking about equality?" Bennett said. "When is there not a time to talk about that? We find the time to talk about the Kardashians. We find the time to talk about fantasy football. But when do we find the time to talk about the realities of America, the realities of being a great human being and figuring out how do we make a better world for our kids."Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Seattle Seahawks receiver Doug Baldwin will be a game-time decision for Sunday night's meeting with the Indianapolis Colts, head coach Pete Carroll said on KIRO Radio 97.3 FM, according to ESPN's Brady Henderson.Baldwin picked up a groin injury in a Week 3 loss to the Tennessee Titans. He was deemed day to day after the results of an MRI on Monday.He's quarterback Russell Wilson's favorite target and the Seahawks' leading receiver. He has nearly 10 more receptions and two times more yardage than the second-leading receiver.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Matt Williamson is a former scout for the Cleveland Browns and spent 10 years at ESPN as a scout and co-host of "The Football Today Podcast." Find him on Twitter @WilliamsonNFL.What a difference a season makes.The Patriots won the Super Bowl in February, thanks largely to a stout defense that allowed the fewest points in the NFL during the regular season. Months later, despite adding stars like cornerback Stephon Gilmore, New England has allowed 95 points through three games, second-worst in the league; the Chiefs and Texans both put up more than 30 points on the reeling Patriots, and the Saints managed 20.One thing that is evident: New England's opponents so far have done a great job scheming against the Patriots. We know Andy Reid is an excellent offensive mind, but on opening night, the way Kansas City employed Tyreek Hill and Travis Kelce in motion and all over the formation must have been a surprise.Combine that with Kareem Hunt's unexpectedly dominant performance and one of Alex Smith's best outings as a pro, and the Patriots were totally dismantled in a masterfully called game by Reid.Saints coach Sean Payton is also known as an extreme schemer. New Orleans throws a ton at opposing defenses, and Drew Brees orchestrates the entire offense brilliantly. Also, these teams only meet once every four years, and the Saints always put up points in their dome.(Photo courtesy: Action Images)Houston quarterback Deshaun Watson came into last week's game as something of an unknown, and the Texans' coaching staff did an excellent job of playing to the rookie's strengths - namely his athletic ability.Smith and Watson played exceptionally well in those games, but the Patriots' defense still deserves some blame for their strong showings, and even the excellent scheming they've faced doesn't excuse what's going wrong in New England.This defense's base, as it was in 2016, is big nickel with three safeties on the field. The Patriots are able to pull this off because their huge defensive tackles are so good in the run game. However, guys like Malcolm Butler, Alan Branch, and now Adam Butler offer little versus the pass.Deatrich Wise has been a fantastic surprise in his rookie season and Trey Flowers has continued to build on an encouraging 2016 campaign. But beyond these two, the Patriots are getting very little pass rush. That was the case to some degree last year as well - they rushed just three defenders more than any team in the league. But New England's simply giving opposing quarterbacks too much time to throw.The loss of Dont'a Hightower has been significant too. Hightower is one of the Patriots' best, most versatile, and most important defensive players, but he has been sidelined with a knee injury - and the rest of New England's linebackers have been pedestrian at best, with Kyle Van Noy struggling mightily. Van Noy has played every snap this year, which isn't ideal.And finally, New England's secondary has disappointed after looking like it would be among the best in football. It could force itself back into the conversation, but Malcolm Butler, Devin McCourty, and Gilmore haven't played up to their usual level. Again, the lacking pass-rush is a factor, but more should be expected from these three stalwarts. McCourty, usually a rock, had a rough outing against the Texans.It's still early in the season, and the Super Bowl champs sit at 2-1 without a particularly difficult schedule ahead. This is just a hunch, but here's betting that Cam Newton and the Panthers' offense don't explode in Week 4 at nearly the same level as the Patriots' first three opponents.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Philadelphia Eagles won't have the services of Fletcher Cox when they take on the Los Angeles Chargers this weekend.Cox won't play due to a calf injury suffered last week against the New York Giants, head coach Doug Pederson confirmed to Tim McManus of ESPN."Somebody like Fletcher definitely draws a lot of double-teams, people slide protection in that direction, things of that nature," Pederson said. "It can affect you a little bit."Pederson added that he didn't think Cox will miss multiple weeks, but his absence will certainly be felt against the Chargers.The defensive tackle, one of the best in the league at his position, has tallied 30.5 career sacks.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Oakland Raiders cornerback Sean Smith pleaded not guilty Friday to felony assault charges stemming from a July 4 incident with his sister's boyfriend, TMZ Sports reports.The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office said in August that Smith beat the victim and then stomped on the man's head.Raiders head coach Jack Del Rio said Smith "was defending his sister."Smith signed a four-year, $28-million contract with the Raiders as a free agent in March 2016.If convicted, Smith faces up to seven years in prison.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Cleveland Browns declared No. 1 overall draft pick Myles Garrett questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals.The team also ruled out linebacker Jamie Collins for the second consecutive game due to a concussion suffered in Week 2. Head coach Hue Jackson made the announcements at his Friday press conference.Garrett has yet to make his pro debut since picking up an ankle injury at the close of training camp.Collins suffered the concussion against the Baltimore Ravens and missed last week's game against the Indianapolis Colts as a result.The Browns are still searching for their first win and will meet their cross-state rivals who are also 0-3 on the season.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Chargers have not won since November 2016, but Philip Rivers is staying positive.Despite an 0-3 start, the quarterback feels like Los Angeles is ready to go on a streak if it can just get its first win of the season."Let's just win a football game - and then I think we have the capability to go on a run," Rivers said, according to Eric D. Williams of ESPN. "We've got to win one first. The way we lost the first two, and then last week, it can cause you to go, 'Shoot, are we ever going to win one?'"Rivers and Co. lost their first two games in agonizing fashion this season, as kicker Younghoe Koo missed a pair of late field goals that could have helped the Chargers to victory."It seems like in years past - I know we've never been 0-3 -- but we've played our best when we're a little bit, backs against the wall, and a little bit nothing to lose," Rivers added. "And I don't mean that we have nothing to lose. But just play a little bit - not reckless - but just go play. Don't worry about the 0-3. Don't worry about the percentages of teams that bounce back. Don't worry about the other teams in the division. Just go play. Find a way to win a game. And hopefully, we can kick-start a run."The Chargers will get a chance to turn things around this Sunday when they host the Philadelphia Eagles. Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Every week, theScore's football editors will take a deep dive into the rating changes from the Madden 18 video game, looking at the most notable risers and fallers based on the previous week's action.RisersChris Carson, RB, Seahawks73 overall ➔ 75 overallCarson has surprisingly snatched the lead role in Seattle. A relatively quiet Week 3 means the running back only moves up two points, but it's still impressive considering he started the year rated 66 overall.Demarcus Lawrence, DE, Cowboys82 overall ➔ 85 overallAnother week, another multi-sack game for Lawrence. The pass-rusher terrorized Carson Palmer all game long, earning himself a second straight three-point jump.Marcedes Lewis, TE, Jaguars77 overall ➔ 82 overallWhen you score a hat trick of touchdowns in one game, against the vaunted Ravens defense no less, you deserve one of the biggest bumps of the week.Garett Bolles, LT, Broncos74 overall ➔ 80 overallAfter two weeks of ratings drops, the Denver Broncos' first-round pick rightfully got a bump. Not only did Bolles dominate against the Bills, he did so a week after being carted off in tears with a serious-looking ankle injury.FallersCam Newton, QB, Panthers86 overall ➔ 84 overallWhat's wrong with Cam? It's the question the Panthers desperately need an answer to, and soon. Until then, the 2015 NFL MVP will continue to tumble.Malcolm Butler, CB, Patriots90 overall ➔ 87 overallButler bounced back in Week 3 with a solid performance, but he was unable to avoid a significant fall after being dropped from the starting lineup the week prior following an uneven start to the campaign.Derek Carr, QB, Raiders89 overall ➔ 87 overallFair or not, it was hard for any member of the Raiders' offense to avoid taking a hit for the embarrassing loss to the Washington Redskins. Carr's inability to push the ball downfield - he averaged 3.8 yards per attempt in Week 3 - likely led to his two-point fall.Antonio Gates, TE, Chargers85 overall ➔ 83 overallOutside of his one, record-breaking touchdown, Gates has been a nonfactor in 2017, with just six total catches. Until Hunter Henry finds his feet, Madden lovers should rely heavily on the Chargers' standout receiving corps.Sean Smith, CB, Raiders85 overall ➔ 81 overallSmith was torched by a past-his-prime Vernon Davis during Monday night's blowout win for the Redskins to the tune of two catches for 44 yards and a touchdown before mercifully being pulled.(Photos courtesy: Action Images)Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Demonstrations grew in size and impact last week in the NFL after President Donald Trump criticized players who take a knee during the anthem.Among those who knelt in Week 3 were members of the New England Patriots, to a chorus of boos from the Gillette Stadium crowd.What began as a protest of racial injustice in America took on a different form Sunday, and Patriots safety Devin McCourty is concerned about the possibility of players sending mixed messages."I think the biggest thing is, as players, we've got to keep in the forefront of what we want to get (across), the inequality," McCourty said Thursday, according to Adam Kurkjian of the Boston Herald."I think that's what's important. We've got to make sure this whole thing doesn't turn into the NFL vs. Donald Trump. ... As players, we have an agenda of what we think can be done better and we're trying to use our platform, and I think we have to stick to that."- With h/t to Pro Football TalkCopyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams sustained a concussion and spent the night in hospital after taking a vicious helmet-to-helmet hit from Chicago Bears linebacker Danny Trevathan during Thursday night's win, NFL spokesman Joe Lockhart announced Friday, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.Rapoport added that Adams' MRI came back clean.Later on Friday, Adams confirmed on Twitter that he'd been released from the hospital and was back home:

Three games into the 2017 season, we've only seen glimpses of the dominant ground game that carried the Dallas Cowboys to an NFC East title in 2016.Ezekiel Elliott was stuffed by the Denver Broncos in Week 2, rushing for just 8 yards on nine attempts. And while the star running back had 184 yards in Weeks 1 and 3 combined, he's scored just one touchdown as the Cowboys' offensive line has struggled to open up the same holes it did in 2016 with two news starters - La'el Collins at right tackle and Chaz Green at left guard."We've had a little bit of growing pains in the first couple of games, but we're getting there," Elliott said, according to ESPN's Todd Archer. "We're getting into our rhythm."Offensive coordinator Scott Linehan attributes the lackluster production from Elliott to defenses recognizing and matching the Cowboys' desire to establish the run."When people commit to playing the run, that's the respect they have for our run game, No. 1," Linehan said. "No. 2, they watch the tape on us all offseason. They said, 'Hey listen, they're pretty hard-headed about running the football, Dallas. That's something they're committed to.' So they’re equally as committed to trying to stop it."Elliott believes the offense can do a better job of putting the ground game in a position to succeed by avoiding penalties. Dallas is tied for second in the league in false-start penalties (6) and is second in offsides penalties (4), according to The Football Database."We've just got to do a better job of executing on first and second down," Elliott said. "That's kind of where we've been shooting ourselves in the foot. We've had a lot of penalties early so we find ourselves behind the chains, and that's to the defense's advantage, and we're used to being more comfortable when we get 3, 4 yards on first down then another 4 or 5 on second down so we can convert on shorter third downs rather than being in third-and-long."Elliott has a chance to break out Sunday thanks to a Week 4 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams and their 29th-ranked run defense.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Green Bay Packers rookie running back Jamaal Williams is believed to have sprained his knee in Thursday's game against the Chicago Bears, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.Williams will undergo an MRI to confirm the severity of his injury.Williams supplanted starter Ty Montgomery after he reportedly injured his ribs early in the game. Williams then exited with an injury of his own after registering just four carries for 11 yards and one reception for 2 yards.The Packers turned to fellow rookie Aaron Jones to finish the game.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

SSSQ is a weekly look at the under-the-radar fantasy players you should consider starting and the 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 4 Rankings.StartEli Manning, QB, Giantsat BuccaneersManning finally figured things out behind the Giants' porous offensive line in Week 3, completing 35 of 47 pass attempts for 366 yards and three touchdowns. He still tossed two interceptions, but the Giants' total lack of a run game offers upside through volume to fantasy managers. The Buccaneers' defense allowed Minnesota Vikings quarterback Case Keenum to throw for 369 yards and three touchdowns in Week 3.Fearless prediction: 361 yards passing, 4 TDsOther QBs to start

Deshaun Watson has already impressed many during his brief NFL career, and perhaps none more so than teammate DeAndre Hopkins.The Houston Texans receiver heaped praise on his quarterback Thursday, comparing Watson to one of the most athletic players in the history of the position."I saw him do it in college, but this is the NFL," Hopkins told Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle. "So, of course I'm impressed. I haven't seen a quarterback do that in a long time besides Michael Vick. Of course, everybody in this locker room is impressed."Watson turned in his best game as a pro last week in a loss to the defending champion New England Patriots, throwing for more than 300 yards andtwo touchdowns.The rookie is only three games into his career, but Hopkins believes Watson's dual-threat abilities are something Houston has been missing at the position."That's an element that we haven't had there," Hopkins said. "It gives us a lot of hope knowing that he can make plays with his feet or his arm. He doesn't just look to run first. As a receiver, it gives us confidence to get open. We know he can see all of the field. He's not locked in on just one thing. It's like he's played before in this league. He goes out there and makes plays not just with his feet, but with his arm."Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Danny Trevathan's hit on a defenseless receiver is under review for potential discipline from the league, an NFL spokesman informed ESPN's Dan Graziano.The Chicago Bears linebacker struck Green Bay Packers receiver Davante Adams with a helmet-to-helmet blow to the facemask in the third quarter of Thursday's game. Adams had to be stretchered off the field.Trevathan only drew a 15-yard penalty for unnecessary roughness on the play, as the referee said he "didn't see enough" to warrant an ejection.The NFL approved a rule this offseason that allows for suspensions on egregious hits.Trevathan said after the game that he doesn't believe the hit deserves a suspension.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Could Mitchell Trubisky's NFL debut be imminent?Chicago Bears head coach John Fox indicated after Thursday's loss to the Green Bay Packers - during which Mike Glennon tossed his fourth and fifth interceptions of the season and lost two fumbles - that the team would be evaluating "everything," including its quarterback position."We need to make a lot of changes," Fox said, according to Jeff Dickerson of ESPN. "We will evaluate everything, and we've got a lot of work to do before we line up against Minnesota on (Oct. 9). We are going to look at everything."The Bears have resisted putting Trubisky - the second overall pick in the 2017 draft - on the field, despite him impressing during preseason."Again, Mitch is a young player, four regular-season games into his rookie season in his NFL career," Fox said. "Like I said, we have a big gap here (in terms of Trubisky's experience versus Glennon's). We will look at everything and everybody, not just the quarterback position."Chicago signed Glennon to a lucrative contract in the offseason, and despite the early struggles, Fox continues to support his quarterback."I don't think all of those were Mike's turnovers," Fox said. "Again, there are a lot of people out there that are involved. We had dropped balls. We had penalties. There was plenty of stuff to pass around."The Bears now have a week and a half to make a decision on who starts behind center the next time they step onto the field.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Officials had the jurisdiction, but didn't have the appropriate perspective to eject Chicago Bears linebacker Danny Trevathan for his helmet-to-helmet hit on Davante Adams on Thursday night.As the Green Bay Packers receiver was wrapped up in a tackle and rendered defenseless, Trevathan struck Adams with a blow to the facemask that forced him to be stretchered off the field.The play drew a 15-yard penalty, but nothing more.Lead referee John Hussey said after the game that he "didn't see enough" for Trevathan to be ejected."From my perspective, I just didn't see enough to have it rise to that level," Hussey said, according to Rob Demovsky of ESPN."The runner's progress - he caught the ball and became a runner - his progress was stopped. He was being stood up. That's when (Trevathan) came in, and what I felt was (Trevathan) came in and hit a defenseless player in the helmet area unnecessarily."Hussey explained the decision to eject a player is a judgment call."I didn't have enough information from my perspective to make that," he said.Trevathan could still earn a fine or suspension for his hit.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was seen jawing with members of the Chicago Bears moments after Packers receiver Davante Adams took a violent helmet-to-helmet hit in Thursday night's game.Adams was initially corralled by a group of Bears defenders after a short reception, before linebacker Danny Trevathan torpedoed headfirst into the receiver. Adams had to be attended to by medical staff and was then stretchered off the field.Rodgers said after the game he didn't like seeing Trevathan "celebrating when a guy gets carted off," according to ESPN's Rob Demovsky.Trevathan could be seen pleading his case to Rodgers, and later said he didn't intend to strike Adams in the face mask.Rodgers told the media that he "trusts Danny" didn't mean to injure his wideout.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Danny Trevathan is sorry for his hit on Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams, but doesn't think it was deserving of a suspension.The Chicago Bears linebacker laid out Adams with a helmet-to-helmet hit in the third quarter of Thursday night's game that resulted in Adams being stretchered off the field. Afterward, Trevathan insisted he was simply "trying to make a play'" and didn't feel he should be suspended.“We’ll see,” Trevathan said, according to Mark Potash of The Chicago Sun Times. “I don’t think it should be a suspension. But you never know. I’m just going to send my prayers out. My main concern is that he’s OK."“I was just trying to make a play. It wasn’t intentional,” Trevathan added. “I was just trying to hustle to the ball and do my job. Unfortunately, he ended up hurt. I’m sorry about that. And I’m going to reach out to him and send him a message. Because we play a physical game, but you never wish that on anybody.“I regret the level I hit him at. I could have been a little bit better. But you’ve got to understand, I was in a momentum and I was just trying to make a play. Unintentionally it happens in this game. Hopefully they see that … I was just trying to make a play.”Trevathan was given a 15-yard penalty for unnecessary roughness on the play, but was permitted to stay in the game.Adams was able to give a thumbs-up signal to the crowd as he was taken off the field, and Packers head coach Mike McCarthy stated that everything looked positive regarding the receiver's status after the game.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy provided some good news regarding the status of Davante Adams following the team's victory over the Chicago Bears on Thursday, saying the feedback regarding the wide receiver has been largely encouraging."The news that I was given on Davante, so far, everything looks positive," McCarthy said, according to Curtis Crabtree of Pro Football Talk. "He's already giving them a hard time at the hospital to get out of there so that's a great sign."Adams was stretchered off the field during the third quarter of Thursday night's game after taking a vicious helmet-to-helmet hit from Bears linebacker Danny Trevathan, which resulted in a 15-yard penalty. Adams was able to give a thumbs-up to the crowd as he was taken from the field.McCarthy added that he was not sure if Adams would be required to remain in hospital overnight.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Aaron Rodgers threw four touchdown passes and the injury-riddled Green Bay Packers converted three turnovers into scores in an eventful 35-14 victory over the mistake-prone Chicago Bears on Thursday night.Rodgers connected with Davante Adams and Randall Cobb on short touchdown passes to help build a 21-0 lead in the second quarter of a game delayed 45 minutes by lightning between the first two quarters. The Packers overpowered the Bears down the stretch to slog out a win as intermittent rain fell at Lambeau Field.The Packers lost two more key players to injuries. Adams left the field on a stretcher after getting hit in the head during a tackle by Danny Trevathan in the third quarter. Running back Ty Montgomery was knocked out in the first quarter with a chest injury.But the Packers capitalized on an awful start by Bears quarterback Mike Glennon, who accounted for four turnovers.Glennon fumbled on his first snap on a strip sack by Clay Matthews. Rodgers hit Cobb for a 2-yard touchdown pass three plays later for a 7-0 lead.The rout was on.Glennon fumbled on his next series, too, but the Packers couldn't score on that drive.It was only a matter of time because the mistakes kept mounting.Glennon threw his second interception with 2:54 left in the third quarter. Six plays later, receiver Jordy Nelson caught his second touchdown pass, an 8-yarder from Rodgers, to make it a 28-point lead.Rodgers was 18 of 26 for 179 yards. He picked apart the Bears on short, quick passes, a game plan in part necessitated by a patchwork offensive line. The Packers played without starting tackles David Bakhtiari and Bryan Bulaga, and their three backup tackles are already on injured reserve.The injury to Adams cast a pall late in the third quarter. The game was delayed for about 5 minutes while medical personnel tended to the receiver, who gave a thumbs-up signal as he was wheeled off the field.The Packers said Adams was conscious and taken to a hospital for evaluation for possible head and neck injuries, and that he had feeling in all of his extremities.Green Bay at least gets a long weekend to rest after another costly week on the field. Both the Packers and Bears were coming off overtime wins Sunday.For Chicago, questions from Bears fans will persist about whether coach John Fox should turn to No. 2 overall pick Mitchell Trubisky at quarterback following another lackluster night for Glennon. He finished 21 of 33 for 216 yards and one touchdown.MILESTONESThe Packers are 95-94-6 against the Bears, their first lead in the series since 1933. It's the oldest rivalry in football, dating to 1923. ... Matthews' sack on Glennon in the first quarter was the 75th of his career, breaking the franchise record since 1982 held by Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila.RUN IT UPBears: Jordan Howard ran for 53 yards on 18 carries, including a 3-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter.Packers: Rookie Aaron Jones, a fifth-round draft pick, had a team-high 49 yards on 13 carries and a 2-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. He was the only active running back left on the roster with Montgomery and backup Jamaal Williams (knee) both knocked out of the game.UP NEXTBears: Host the Minnesota Vikings on Oct. 9.Packers: Visit the Dallas Cowboys on Oct. 8.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Green Bay Packers receiver Davante Adams was taken off the field on a stretcher Thursday night after taking a vicious head shot from Chicago Bears linebacker Danny Trevathan.Adams was battling for more yards after catching a pass from Aaron Rodgers in the third quarter when Trevathan launched himself at his opponent's helmet. The Bears defender was given a 15-yard penalty on the play but somehow avoided an ejection.Warning: Video contains graphic content

Most people know "Butterfinger" as a delicious candy bar manufactured by Nestle, but apparently it is also the home of the most savage Twitter feed in snack food.The person behind the "Butterfinger" Twitter feed is clearly watching the Thursday night game between the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears, and commented on Mike Glennon's horrific fumble off a botched snap in the first half.

The Green Bay Packers injury woes at running back continued on Thursday as Jamaal Williams left the contest against the Chicago Bears with a knee injury and is questionable to return.Williams' injury comes shortly after starter Ty Montgomery was declared out for the game with a chest injury suffered in the first quarter.Should Williams be unable to return, it will be Aaron Jones and Aaron Ripkowski that would likely get the bulk of the carries for the Packers. Regardless, it's probably a safe bet that Aaron Rodgers will be throwing the ball the majority of the time for Green Bay.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

A couple days after making strong comments toward fans that would criticize protests during the national anthem, Tennessee Titans standout Delanie Walker revealed on Instagram that he and his family have received death threats.

Thursday's game between the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers has resumed after lightning forced a delay at the beginning of the second quarter that lasted 47 minutes.The opening quarter was played in excellent conditions, but advancing storms brought the lightning to the Green Bay area, forcing the stoppage of play. Immediately after the decision to halt the game, significant rain began to fall at Lambeau Field.The Packers went to the locker room leading 14-0, taking advantage of two Mike Glennon fumbles in the opening frame.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Clay Matthews is officially the most prolific pass rusher in Green Bay Packers history, as the star linebacker set the franchise record in the first quarter of Thursday's game against the Chicago Bears.With a strip-sack and fumble of Mike Glennon on the Bears' opening drive, Matthews registered his 75th career sack for the Packers, breaking the record held by Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila.Matthews has spent his entire nine-year career with the Packers after being drafted out of USC in 2009.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears opted for the same show of unity during the national anthem on Thursday, as both teams stood on their respective sidelines with arms linked.(Photo courtesy: Action Images)The Packers and Aaron Rodgers both outlined their plans earlier in the week and also asked for fans in the stands to join them in linking arms."We've got to come together and talk about these things and grow as a community, as a connected group of individuals in our society, and we're going to continue to show love and unity," Rodgers said. "This week we're going to ask the fans to join in as well and come together and show that we can be connected and we can grow together."

The Green Bay Packers are in trouble at the running back position as Ty Montgomery left Thursday's game against the Chicago Bears with a chest injury and will not return.Montgomery got off to a hot start versus Green Bay's division rival, running for 28 yards on just five carries before sustaining the injury and heading to the locker room.Sources told Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network that Montgomery suffered broken ribs and will not return, but the club has yet to confirm the news.Should Montgomery be out for an extended period of time, the Packers would be woefully thin at running back as no one else on the team's roster has more than five carries this season.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Los Angeles Rams look to be fully loaded at receiver for Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys, as both Sammy Watkins and Tavon Austin are expected to play.Head coach Sean McVay broke the news to ESPN's Alden Gonzalez on Thursday, adding their return is "a big boost for us."Both players were in concussion protocol earlier in the week after the Rams' dramatic Thursday night win over the San Francisco 49ers.Watkins' availability is huge for the Rams' offense, as the former Buffalo Bills wideout was a beast in last week's win. Prior to leaving with the injury, the fourth-year pro caught six balls for 106 yards and two scores. He leads the Rams in receiving this season with 13 catches for 194 yards.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The life of a professional athlete can often be hectic and demanding, but on Thursday Rob Kelley and Keith Marshall proved there's always an opportunity to make a difference in someone's life, even the briefest of moments.Kelley and Marshall, both running backs for the Washington Redskins, made a the day of one young boy with an act of kindness and generosity, by buying him an Xbox during a trip to a local GameStop, according to John Keim of ESPN.The two players were shopping when they noticed the boy asking about the price of a game, and offered to purchase the Xbox after the young boy made sure it was okay with his grandmother."The first thing that clicked in my head was, I always wanted someone to do that for me when I was a kid," Kelley said. "My people couldn't walk into a store and buy me stuff I really wanted, but with stuff going on in your family, some stuff you can't get."I've been in that place where I wanted something and couldn't have it. So it felt good just to be in a position to spare two, three hundred dollars to help a kid out like it's not going to affect me no type of way. Why not? I understand what he's going through."Both Kelley and Marshall posed for a photo with the boy and his grandmother, but Kelley did so reluctantly because he didn't want people to get the wrong idea."That's not what I did it for," Kelley said. "It's cool that everyone knew it, but I'm not trying to promote it. Me and Keith, we didn't want to take a picture because we didn't want to make it seem like we're trying to make it seem like that. We had a conversation for a long time and talked to the GameStop people for a minute. But we wanted to make it known that it was not a publicity stunt."Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.