It's another edition of 'Stat Nerd Thursdays' on the pod with Matt Harmon and Dalton Del Don providing one stat you need to know for every team heading into Week 5. The two also provide a full fantasy preview for Thursday Night Football.

Kyle Shanahan disagrees with the notion that Brock Purdy is a system quarterback.

The NFL has fully embraced the Taylor Swift phenomenon.

49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (ribs/knee) returned to practice Wednesday.

Receiver Chase Claypool remains away from the Bears.

Travis Kelce has admitted the NFL may be putting too much focus on the relationship between himself and Taylor Swift. Swift has been in attendance to watch two of Kelce's games for the Kansas City Chiefs this season, although they have not confirmed they are in a romantic relationship. Everyone appears to benefit from the attention: sales of Kelce's jersey sales have surged, the NFL's viewing figures among younger people have risen and ads for Swift's new film have been broadcast during games.

The Seahawks' safety issued an apology an apology to the independent concussion doctor on Wednesday afternoon.

Cowboys offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer says he will talk to former 49ers quarterback (current Cowboys quarterback) Trey Lance as Dallas prepares to visit San Francisco.

The Bears shocking, surprising, and eye-popping 0-4 start to the season has everyone looking towards the future. Is it time for the Bears to make changes? One ESPN analyst didn't hold back about the Bears on television. The Chicago Bears have screwed up that kid [Justin Fields] beyond repair," Mike Greenberg said on ESPN's Get Up! The reality is they...

The Eagles got a couple of safeties back at practice on Wednesday afternoon.

This isn't really a "pop cultural moment" the NFL should be exploiting for its own gain.

The former top 10 pick allowed a team-high seven pressures on Monday.

Matthew Stafford injured his hip in Sunday's victory over the Colts.

Thursday Night Football in Week 5 will feature two teams coming off heartbreaking defeats. On one side are the Chicago Bears. The team took a 28-7 lead at home against the Denver Broncos in a battle of winless teams before surrendering 24 unanswered points and falling 31-28. Justin Fields had a career-high four touchdowns, but he also lost a fumble...

The 49ers don't appear too worried about Trey Lance's involvement in the Cowboys' game planning for Sunday's matchup.

Against the Broncos last Sunday, Bears fans finally got a breath of fresh air with Justin Fields' performance. And it's not just the fans. Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner noticed, too, and shared his thoughts with 670 the Score on the Parkins & Spiegel show. It was kinda crazy to watch because of what we had seen up to...

The Chargers claimed cornerback Essang Bassey off waivers from the Broncos on Wednesday, the team announced.

Ryan Fitzpatrick wants the NFL world to put some respect on Brock Purdy's name.

With his usage a hot topic of debate, Christian McCaffrey was given the day off Wednesday as the 49ers prepare to face the Cowboys.

Yahoo Sports' Jason Fitz is joined by senior NFL reporters Jori Epstein and Charles Robinson to discuss the Cowboys defensive coordinator's chances of landing another lead role and what type of team would be the right fit. Hear the full conversation on Inside Coverage" - part of the Zero Blitz" podcast - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen.

Unofficially, Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett says he'll "be good to go" on Sunday against the Ravens, despite a bone bruise in his knee.

Although Cooper Kupp was listed as being limited for the Rams' practice Wednesday, coach Sean McVay says the receiver will not be limited.

Amid a horrific 0-4 start to the season, it's interesting to take each unit's performance in a vacuum. How is Justin Fields doing? How are the wide receivers, corners, safeties doing? One graphic cross-referenced PFF and ESPN rankings of each teams' trenches on both sides of the ball to show how well each group is performing this season. Check out...

Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy predicted Monday that linebacker Micah Parsons would be limited in the first practice of the week.

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford was hobbling around on the field in Sunday's win over the Colts, but he's not going to miss any practice time.

Patriots edge rusher Matthew Judon's surgery went on as planned Wednesday.

The Chase Claypool experiment looks like it will soon reach its ending point. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler recently reported he's spoken to other teams who believe the Bears will cut Claypool. Teams I've talked to believe the Bears will end up releasing him, which would mean he'd outstayed his welcome in two spots (Chicago and Pittsburgh). Perhaps Claypool's speed/size combination will...

The Falcons signed defensive lineman Eli Ankou to the 53-player roster Wednesday, the team announced.

They are, right now, probably the most likely team to go win the Super Bowl."

Javon Kinlaw has earned a lot from 49ers teammate Arik Armstead.

Bills quarterback Josh Allen and Jaguars pass rusher Josh Allen share more than just a name.

Zolak and Bertrand react to the surprising trade the Patriots made Wednesday morning for former Patriots, J.C. Jackson. They also discuss reports that rookie Christian Gonzalez is likely done for the season after injury vs. Dallas.Report: Patriots acquire CB J.C. Jackson from Chargers originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston

Rob Gronkowski thinks Mac Jones could be "out" as the Patriots' starting QB if he has another performance similar to what we Sunday in Dallas.

Pickett injured his knee in Sunday's loss to the Houston Texans.

Christian McCaffrey's carve-up of the Arizona Cardinals earned the 49ers star NFC Offensive Player of the Week honors.

Is Matt Eberflus' time over? Should the Bears go after Jim Harbaugh? Pass on Caleb Williams? Insider Josh Schrock opens up the mailbag to let fans vent after an 0-4 start.

Fantasy football analyst Sal Vetri reveals his latest trade tips ahead of Week 5's NFL action.

Eagles kicker Jake Elliott has been named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week again.

Brock Purdy set a 49ers franchise record Sunday for single-game completion percentage with the fourth-best mark by a quarterback in NFL history -- and that's not all.

Fantasy Analyst Jorge Martin dives into running back committees needing fantasy managers' attention. He provides some key updates ahead of Week 5.

Past games against the 49ers have Dallas eager for a win -- especially Cowboys defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins.

The Jaguars got back in the win column after dropping two straight and kicker Brandon McManus was a big reason why.

Just before the start of the season, the Browns traded backup quarterback Josh Dobbs away for next to nothing, giving him to the Cardinals for a swap of Day 3 draft picks.