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NFL RB Index, Week 6: How six backfields should distribute carries moving forward 

NFL RB Index, Week 6: How six backfields should distribute carries moving forward 

Jonathan Taylor is back! The Indianapolis Colts activated their star running back off the physically unable to perform list last week and signed him to a three-year, $42 million contract extension after a prickly few months between the player and team. It’s now time to focus our attention to the on-field aspect. With Taylor back…

Vikings QB Kirk Cousins not thinking about trade talk: 'Not worth my time and energy'

According to overall record, the Minnesota Vikings are not good. Their quarterback, however, is playing high-quality football, leading some to wonder whether a parting of ways might be ahead. Kirk Cousins is in the final year of his existing contract, which also includes a no-trade clause. He could waive such a clause if he wants…

NFL Fantasy 2023 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Wide receivers for Week 6

NFL Fantasy 2023 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Wide receivers for Week 6

Quarterbacks Running backs Wide receivers Tight ends Kickers Defenses You have lineup questions, we have lineup answers — at least we hope so. Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em is here to help fantasy managers make difficult roster decisions. And you know what is a good move? Starting Patrick Mahomes. But that’s too obvious, so you won’t…

Week 6 injury report for 2023 NFL season

Week 6 injury report for 2023 NFL season

SUNDAY, OCT. 15 Baltimore Ravens 3-2 VS. Tennessee Titans 2-3 WHERE: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (London) WHEN: 9:30 a.m. ET | NFL Network, NFL+ TITANS OUT: WR Treylon Burks (knee), LB Luke Gifford (hamstring), DB Elijah Molden (hamstring) QUESTIONABLE: Teair Tart (toe), C Aaron Brewer (neck) RAVENS OUT: LB Odafe Oweh (ankle) QUESTIONABLE: RB Keaton Mitchell (shoulder) Washington Commanders…

Lions LB Alex Anzalone's parents among those hoping for safe return from Israel 

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone‘s parents are among about 50 people affiliated with a Naples, Florida-based church that is praying for their safe return from Israel this week. Israel has vowed an unprecedented offensive against Hamas after the Islamic militant group’s fighters broke through the border fence Saturday and stormed into…

Lions rookie TE Sam LaPorta (knee) questionable to play Sunday vs. Rams

There’s still a chance – and hope – that Sam LaPorta will suit up on Sunday. LaPorta is listed as questionable for the Detroit Lions’ Super Wild Card Weekend game with the visiting Los Angeles Rams. In Detroit’s regular-season finale against the Minnesota Vikings, LaPorta hyperextended his knee and suffered a bone bruise. On Monday,…

Colts QB Anthony Richardson surprises high school players with donated helmets

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson learned one lesson about avoiding concussions when he took an unnecessary shot and missed six quarters last season. He’s hoping a local high school program can be more proactive. The 22-year-old Richardson surprised the Speedway Sparkplugs by donating dozens of helmets to the school’s football program Thursday as…

Frank Reich plans to simplify things for 0-5 Panthers: 'The answer is do less'

The Carolina Panthers remain the only winless team in the NFL, sitting at 0-5 heading into a Week 6 showdown with the Miami Dolphins. Head coach Frank Reich’s plan for turning the ship around is to simplify everything. “Every coach would tell you when you’re 0-5. Do more? No. The answer is do less,” he…

NFL trade candidates: Notable players who SHOULD be moved before the league's Oct. 31 deadline

NFL trade candidates: Notable players who SHOULD be moved before the league's Oct. 31 deadline

The trade winds are blowing as we approach the Oct. 31 trade deadline.  We’ve already seen a handful of trades go down this season. Cam Akers was shipped from the Rams to Minnesota, the Chargers sent J.C. Jackson back to Foxborough, Randy Gregory went from Denver to San Francisco, Chase Claypool was jettisoned to Miami…