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2022 NFL fantasy football: Week 5 waiver wire

Normally I’d write a bunch of fluffy sentences up here to tease the exciting info to come, tickle your funny bone and otherwise introduce the 2,000 words of brilliant and invaluable waiver wire advice. But this week, we’re dealing with an RB-pocalypse and just have too much to cover. No time (or words) to waste. To the wire! (And if […]

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Steelers’ Mike Tomlin names rookie QB Kenny Pickett as starter ahead of Bills matchup

Let the Kenny Pickett era begin in Pittsburgh. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin confirmed Tuesday the rookie first-round pick will make the start in Week 5 against the Buffalo Bills in place of Mitchell Trubisky. “Kenny will start this week,” Tomlin told reporters. “We made the change, obviously. Mitch’s performance was a component of the decision, but not the only component […]

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Jerry Jones asked if Dak Prescott (thumb) can grip a football yet: ‘No, not well enough to play’

Dak Prescott will get an update on the progress of his injured throwing thumb during Tuesday’s doctor’s appointment, but Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones didn’t sound optimistic that the quarterback will be ready for Week 5. Asked on Audacy’s 105.3 The Fan (Dallas) on Tuesday morning if Prescott is able to grip the football now, Jones responded: “No, not well […]

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Bosa: 49ers defense’s ceiling ‘best in the league’

Covered Rams for nine years for stlouisrams.com Previously covered University of Missouri football Member of Pro Football Writers of America SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Much like he wouldn’t when given a clear path to an opposing quarterback, San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa didn’t hesitate Monday night when he was asked what the ceiling for this Niners defense can […]

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Rams’ Wagner flattens fan who evades security

Covered the Packers for ESPN Milwaukee Marquette University graduate SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The Los Angeles Rams defense may have struggled to tackle San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel on his touchdown run in the first half Monday night, but linebackers Bobby Wagner and Takkarist McKinley combined for the hit of the night later in the quarter. Shortly before […]

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Wisconsin to pay Chryst an $11 million buyout

College football reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. Former Wisconsin football coach Paul Chryst will receive a reduced buyout of $11 million, the school said Monday. Chryst, fired Sunday following a 2-3 start to the season, had approximately $20 million left on a contract that paid him through January 2027. But athletic director Chris McIntosh said Sunday […]

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Bucs explain handling of TE Brate’s concussion

Covered the Buccaneers since 2009 Joined ESPN in 2016 TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ handling of tight end Cameron Brate’s concussion against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night raised some eyebrows, but coach Todd Bowles said Monday that the team initially believed Brate injured a shoulder and did not show concussion symptoms until halftime, which is why […]

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