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    Khalil Mack practices Friday, listed as questionable

    Getty Images Linebacker Khalil Mack was back on the practice field Friday, but his status for Sunday’s game against the Saints remains up in the air. Mack has been listed as questionable on the Bears’ final injury report of the week. He missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday with a knee...
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    Falcons face a crippling stretch run

    Getty Images The Falcons picked up a second win on Thursday night. It’s sparking optimism that they could parlay the pivot from 1-6 to 1-0 into a shot at the playoffs. Given that they arguably should be 5-3, it’s not kooky talk. Until considering their remaining schedule. The Falcons next...
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    Ken Crawley removed from COVID-19 list

    Getty Images The Saints removed cornerback Ken Crawley from the reserve/COVID-19 list. Crawley went on the list Oct. 23 after close contact with receiver Emmanuel Sanders. He missed Sunday’s victory over the Panthers as a “precaution.” Crawley has played two games this season, making one...
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    Michael Thomas returns to practice for the Saints

    Getty Images Saints receiver Michael Thomas last played in Week One. It remains to be seen whether he’ll play in Week Eight, at Chicago. Thomas has taken a step in that direction on Thursday, returning to practice for the first time in eight days. In addition to the ankle injury Thomas...
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    Khalil Mack, Allen Robinson remain out of Bears practice

    Getty Images Linebacker Khalil Mack has been a regular on Bears injury reports this season due to a couple of different injuries and has usually been a limited participant before playing in each week’s game. This week is playing out a bit differently. Mack has not practiced at all this week...
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    Buccaneers will use more four-receiver sets to accommodate Antonio Brown

    Getty Images The Buccaneers have plenty of good receivers. So what will they do with receiver Antonio Brown on the team? It’s simple. They’ll put more receivers on the field. Appearing last night on SiriusXM NFL Radio, Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians said the offense will find a way to get Mike...
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    Emmanuel Sanders fears that his case of COVID-19 could turn at any moment

    Getty Images Like plenty of players, Saints receiver Emmanuel Sanders has tested positive for COVID-19. Unlike many players, Sanders has developed symptoms of the disease. He also has a nagging concern that his situation could deteriorate at any time. “Every night I go to sleep I’m like...
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    Allen Robinson in concussion protocol

    Getty Images The Bears need to get more from their offense, but any attempt to improve this week may have to take place without wide receiver Allen Robinson. Robinson left Monday night’s loss to the Rams to be evaluated for a head injury and head coach Matt Nagy updated his condition on...
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    Michael Thomas misses another practice

    Getty Images Three wide receivers were missing from Saints practice on Wednesday. Only two of those wideouts were on the injury report. Emmanuel Sanders remains on the reserve/COVID-19 list, so he’s not on the active roster heading into Sunday’s game against the Bears. Michael Thomas and...
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    Russell Wilson still favorite for MVP

    Getty Images The man who has never received an MVP vote remains the favorite for MVP. According to PointsBet, the NBC Sports official betting partner, Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson continues to represent the best bet for MVP, at -110. (Bet $110 to win $100.) Wilson has stayed in the top...
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    NFL, NFLPA: 19 positive COVID-19 tests between October 18-24

    Getty Images The NFL and NFL Players Association have given weekly updates on the COVID-19 testing numbers around the league and the latest release came out on Tuesday. Over a period between October 18 and October 24, the league administered 42,687 tests to a total of 7,817 players and team...
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    Antonio Brown officially signs with the Buccaneers

    Getty Images Antonio Brown will be getting his latest second chance in Tampa. Per multiple reports, the Buccaneers officially have signed Brown to a one-year deal. He’ll be eligible to practice and play after Tampa Bay’s Week Eight game at the Giants. Which means he’ll make his debut on...
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    A Michael Thomas trade most likely isn’t happening

    Getty Images Given the injuries and issues surrounding Saints receiver Michael Thomas, who has played in only one game this season, some have wondered whether the Saints may be hoping someone will make the team an offer it can’t refuse. Whether the Saints are or aren’t interested in hearing...
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    Tom Brady, Drew Brees may pass the NFL TD pass record back and forth many times

    Getty Images Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady broke a major NFL record on Sunday, and it hardly got any attention. Perhaps because that record is likely to be broken again the following Sunday — and then broken again the day after that. The record is the most career passing touchdowns, which...
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    Tom Brady passes Drew Brees with his 559th career touchdown pass

    Getty Images The all-time passing touchdowns record is going to come down to who plays longer. Tom Brady tied Drew Brees‘ NFL record with the 558th of his career. Brees threw two touchdown passes Sunday in the victory over the Panthers, and Brady has three so far against the Raiders. Tampa...
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    NFL, Buccaneers will be monitoring pending sexual assault lawsuit against Antonio Brown

    Getty Images Receiver Antonio Brown can join the Buccaneers after Week Eight. That doesn’t put him in the clear, however. The league reserves the right to impose further discipline against Brown based on evidence developing during the civil sexual assault lawsuit still pending against Brown...
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    Saints, Panthers trade touchdowns; Saints up 14-10

    Getty Images The Saints haven’t been missing Michael Thomas or Emmanuel Sanders in the first half and they’ve scored touchdowns on both of their possessions, but the Panthers keep cutting into their lead. Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater hooked up with wide receiver D.J. Moore for a...
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    Saints grab 21-17 lead before halftime

    Getty Images The Saints have an edge in yards and time of possession over the Panthers after the first half of Sunday’s game, but it hasn’t translated to a big edge on the scoreboard. D.J. Moore caught his second touchdown of the second quarter with just over 90 seconds to play in the first...
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    Russell Okung doubtful to return with calf injury

    Getty Images The Panthers lost their left tackle early in the second half of Sunday’s game in New Orleans. Russell Okung had to be helped off the field after a one-yard run by Myles Hartsfield on Carolina’s first possession of the third quarter. Okung went to the trainer’s table for evaluation...
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    Saints hold off Panthers for 27-24 win

    Getty Images The Saints were short on wide receivers Sunday, but they didn’t let that stop them from improving to 4-2 on the season. Drew Brees threw two touchdown passes, Alvin Kamara picked up 148 yards from scrimmage and the Saints held off the Panthers for a 27-24 win at the Superdome...
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