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Five things to watch in J.J. McCarthy's return as Vikings' starting QB

It's time to see whether McCarthy can stay healthy and live up to the hype as the 2024 No. 10 draft pick.

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Lions readying for critical stretch

Coming off its bye, Detroit is buckling up for the home stretch, which begins Sunday vs. Minnesota.

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AROUND THE LEAGUE

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Ready for NFL Week 9? We have sleepers, potential surprises, trends to watch and more

Will Christian McCaffrey and Sam Darnold go off? Can the Steelers upset the Colts? And could the Bills slow the Chiefs? Here's what to know for Week 9.

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'Why would you say that!' Stephen A. is at a loss over Jerry Jones' comments

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MIDSEASON MOVES

Tracking every NFL trade deadline move: Jaire Alexander, Michael Carter II to the Eagles

We're following every move before the 2025 NFL trade deadline, which passes at 4 p.m. ET on Nov. 4. Which players have changed teams?

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COMMANDERS-SEAHAWKS

SUNDAY, 8:20 P.M. ET

'Going to keep chipping away': Commanders trying to revive reeling run game

Washington knows it needs to run the ball by any means necessary with Seattle and Detroit coming to town.

16hJohn Keim
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Getting running game going remains Seahawks' priority

Seattle's run game has left plenty to be desired in the first half of the season. Here's how the Seahawks can improve.

16hBrady Henderson

NFL NATION

Why Travis Hunter's injury puts more pressure on Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr.

Thomas is finding it tough to recreate his rookie year -- but the Jaguars need him now more than ever.

16hMichael DiRocco
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Caleb Williams, Bears need to fix critical red zone issues

16hCourtney Cronin

Will the 7-1 Colts be active at the trade deadline?

16hStephen Holder

Raiders coach Chris Beatty helped elevate WR Tre Tucker

16hRyan McFadden

Rams likely not to do much else at the trade deadline

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TRAPPED ON AWFUL ROSTERS

The Great Player, Terrible Team All-Quarter-Century roster: Who got stuck on a losing team?

We picked out the best players at every position from the past 25 years who got trapped on awful rosters. Could Myles Garrett's 2025 season end up on the list?

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FANTASY FOOTBALL

Don't be surprised if ... Drake Maye overtakes Patrick Mahomes as top QB

At Week 9, what should fantasy managers believe, or not believe, about Drake Maye, Oronde Gadsden II and more?

2dEric Karabell
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Fantasy Football Buzz: Updates on Jayden Daniels, other returning QBs for Week 9

Stephania Bell provides updates on what to expect from Daniels and three other QBs expected to return.

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Rams wide receiver Davante Adams has it all except the biggest prize

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