Deshaun Watson's absence from the lineup is a bit unusual.

Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the 49ers with the shoulder bruise he suffered in Week 3.

"It is what it is," the tight end said when the NFL was mulling over his punishment.

The Giants ruled a bunch of players out Friday morning and they listed a bunch more as questionable Friday afternoon.

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Fantasy basketball analyst Dan Titus presents the three centers he's staying away from in fantasy drafts this NBA season.

The Browns will be without Deshaun Watson in the Week 6 clash against the 49ers.

People are tuning into the Jets, even without Aaron Rodgers.

Sasha Yodashkin reviews the Week 6 Sunday slate as Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars are riding high as they head back home for a clash with the Colts.

49ers tight end George Kittle expected a fine from the NFL this week and he got one.

Bill Belichick gives an update on QBs Malik Cunningham and Will Grier and whether we could see them in game action soon.

The Browns QB's shoulder wasn't ready even after a bye week.

Sean Payton said he screwed up at the end of the first half vs. Kansas City.

Quarterback Daniel Jones has been ruled out for Sunday night's game at the Buffalo Bills, Giants head coach Brian Daboll said Friday. Tyrod Taylor will start.

The 49ers acquired edge rusher Randy Gregory in a trade with the Broncos last Friday, but it doesn't sound like they are planning to make another swap with the Broncos this Friday.

Tyrod Taylor will start in Jones' place against the Bills on Sunday Night Football.

The Eagles were again without some key defensive players at their Friday practice ahead of Week 6.

When flag football debuts, as expected, in the 2028 Olympics, current NFL players likely won't be part of the competition.

Will the Patriots' struggles continue in Vegas this weekend? Tom Giles identifies a concerning trend as the NBC Sports Boston crew shares its Week 6 NFL picks.

Jason Kelce has been an Eagle for 13 years now. Two Super Bowls. Six trips to the playoffs. The best record in the NFC. The Eagles win so regularly and so consistently and so frequently it's easy to lose sight of the big picture. Which is that the Eagles for the last quarter of a century have been one of...

Kyle Dvorchak breaks down his fantasy football starts and sits for Week 6 of the 2023 NFL season.

The Patriots could use some help on offense and one player who might get a shot at providing it is rookie Malik Cunningham.

Lions running back Zonovan Knight has reportedly played his final snaps of the 2023 season.

Breaking down all the transfers on the Bruins' roster and how that has helped turn them into one of the top defensive units in college football.

Patrick Mahomes threw for 306 yards and the defense forced three turnovers as the Chiefs continued domination over the Broncos with their 16th straight win.

The Rams can't afford to lose Cooper Kupp to injury again, so they'll manage his playing time against Cardinals and others so his balky hamstring doesn't haunt the receiver.

Thursday night's clash between Patrick Mahomes and the Broncos defense seemed like a mismatch on paper, but it didn't turn into a rout at Arrowhead Stadium.

Broncos coach Sean Payton acknowledged making a big game management mistake late in the first half of Thursday night's loss to the Chiefs.

Patrick Mahomes passes for 306 yards and one touchdown as the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Denver Broncos 19-8 for their fifth successive win.

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The Chiefs didn't dominate, but still pulled off an easy win Thursday.

Harrison Butker made field goals of 35, 60, 25 and 52 yards as the Chiefs went only 1-of-5 in red zone.

The Broncos hadn't done much tonight, but they have done enough to remain in the game late in the fourth quarter.

The Browns view the 49ers' hot start as an advantage entering their Week 6 matchup.

Christian McCaffrey is being targeted by opposing defense, but the NFL's leading rusher isn't worried about any late or illegal hits.

The 49ers tight end knew the consequences for raising his jersey but has no regrets.

Brock Purdy believes he has yet to reach his ceiling as an NFL quarterback.

Albert Breer and Phil Perry weigh in on whether Will Grier should be the next man up at QB for the Patriots if Mac Jones continues to struggle in the coming weeks.

The Chiefs had 141 yards on their first three drives.

Mike Florio joins Tom E. Curran on the Patriots Talk podcast to discuss the issues surrounding the Patriots right now and why bad decisions made by Bill Belichick in recent years are the largest cause of them. Presented by FanDuel Sportsbook.Mike Florio: Talent cupboard is bare' for Patriots right now originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston

The FFL team examines significant headlines related to the Los Angeles Chargers' matchup against the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football.

Justin Herbert didn't miss a snap with a fractured finger suffered in Week 4, so the rested Chargers QB figures he'll be fine for Week 6. Except for maybe under center.

One stat from past matchups between Kyle Shanahan and Jim Schwartz could impact the upcoming 49ers-Browns matchup.

Patriots' safety talks about facing his former teammate and former Patriots' OC in Sunday's Week 6 matchup vs. the Las Vegas Raiders.Jabrill Peppers talks facing Josh McDaniels and Jakobi Meyers in Vegas originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston

Steve Smith and Jerry Jeudy won't be hanging out anytime soon.