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PLAYERS OF THE WEEK THE FAB 5, WEEK 6 1. ATLANTA FALCONS (4-1) Showed no post-bye rust vs. Miami. 2. PITTSBURGH STEELERS (5-1) The AFC is looking like the Steelers and 15 also-rans. 3. CAROLINA PANTHERS (5-1) Becoming a big obstacle for a NFC repeat for the ATL. 4. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (5-1) Could fall fast with Wentz out for several weeks. 5. DALLAS COWBOYS (4-1) May only be a two-week place-holder. Should advance to 5-1 vs. the Niners, but then come the Skins, Chiefs, Falcons and Eagles, making 5-5 a possibility. Leaderboads Passing Yards: Blake Bortles, JAX: 1,982 Passing TD’s: Jared Goff, LAR: 13 QB Rating: Matt Ryan, ATL: 109.4 INT Thrown: Alex Smith, KC: 12 Rushing Yards: David Johnson, ARI: 748 Rushing TD’s: David Johnson, ARI: 8 Receptions: Marvin Jones, DET & Michael Thomas, NO: 37 Receiving Yards: Tavon Austin, LAR: 510 Receiving TD’s: Antonio Brown, PIT; Taylor Gabriel, ATL; Jarvis Landry, MIA & Sammy Watkins, LAR: 5 Total TAK: Alec Ogletree, LAR: 66 Solo TAK: Jarrad Davis, DET: 55 Tackles For Loss: Alec Ogletree, LAR: 17 Sacks: Aaron Donald, LAR: 10 INT: Brandon Marshall, DEN: 7 There Wentz The Eagles PLayoff Hopes? Philly’s Carson Wentz has suffered a broken collarbone and is expected to miss about two months. Unless Nick Foles can re-live the best season of his career, which was achieved during is first stint with the Eagles, Philadelphia may be staring the collapse of its postseason ambitions. Maybe feeding LeGarrette Blount the rock 35 times a game would work. Mahomes, Beathard To Get Week 7 Starts With the Chiefs standing at 2-4 and Alex Smith leading the league with 12 picks, Kansas City's QB of the future is set to become the QB of now. Andy Reid has decided to bench Smith for Week 7 to get a look at how ready rookie Patrick Mahomes II is. In San Francisco, Brian Hoyer has failed to live up to modest expectations and Kyle Shanahan wants to evaluate C.J. Beathard before deciding where to go at QB in 2018. Pats Need Huge 4th Quarter To Down Jets After three quarters of play the New England Patriots were “winning” the battle for the AFC Least cellar, trailing Gang Green 17-10. Feeling uncomfortable about that, the Pats decided to let the Jets have their rightful place, and out-pointed them 17-0 to claim their second victory of the season. Titans Avoid 1-5 Start The Tennessee Titans have averted falling to 1-5 and have handed Jacoby Brissett his first loss as Andrew Luck’s stand-in, ending the Colts’ win streak at 3 games. A 2 yard run by David Fluellen with 1:21 to go broke a 20-20 tie. Indy’s effort was impacted by losing Frank Gore to a groin injury. WEEK 6 Bears ILB Nick Kwiatkoski - hip, 7 w Browns DE Nate Orchard - shoulder, 3 w Colts RB Frank Gore - groin, 2 w Dolphins MLB Mike Hull - toe, 6 w Eagles QB Carson Wentz - collarbone, 7 w Jets CB Darryl Roberts - toe, 8 w Lions RB Zach Zenner - MCL, 7 w Raiders RB Marshawn Lynch - elbow, 5 w Rams OLB Connor Barwin - abdominal, 4 w Transactions Eagles sign QB Nate Sudfeld from practice squad Eagles release DT Destiny Vaeao Eagles sign TE Sean Culkin to practice squad Colts sign RB Stepfan Taylor Colts release FB Joe Kerridge from practice squad Colts release C Deyshawn Bond (signed to practice squad) Raiders sign MLB NaVorro Bowman Raiders release MLB Tyrell Adams Raiders sign RB Elijah Hood from practice squad Raiders release DT Darius Latham (signed to practice squad) Bears re-sign CB Prince Amukamara (2 y) Cardinals re-sign RB Kerwynn Williams (2 y) Cardinals re-sign RB Andre Ellington (2 y) Chargers re-sign FS Tre Boston (4 y) Colts re-sign RG Jack Mewhort (4 y) Giants re-sign DT Jay Bromley (3 y) Jets re-sign C Jonotthan Harrison (4 y) Lions re-sign DE Ziggy Ansah ( 4 y) Rams re-sign C John Sullivan (2 y) Patriots re-sign RB Dion Lewis (3 y) Redskins re-sign WR Terrelle Pryor (4 y) Redskins re-sign LT Ty Nsekhe (2 y) Saints re-sign DE Alex Okafor (3 y) Steelers re-sign WR Eli Rogers (2 y) Titans re-sign RG Josh Kline (3 y) Vikings re-sign RB Jerick McKinnon (4 y)

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MUDCAT'S WAY-TOO-EARLY 2018 MOCK DRAFT #1

1. CHICAGO BEARS: Mike McGlinchy, LT, Notre Dame

Although this is a no-trade mock, if the Bears do indeed end up with the no. 1 overall pick, they should be expected to trade down with a team targeting a QB, which would offset the picks lost when they traded up to draft Mitchell Trubisky in 2017. With their investment in Trubisky, the Bears must now protect his blind side with someone more capable of doing it than Charles Leno Jr.

2. MIAMI DOLPHINS: Arden Key, DE, LSU

Miami’s pass rush already needs improvement and the Phins are also facing the potential retirement of Cameron Wake.

3. NEW YORK JETS: Sam Darnold, QB, USC

The Jets have been doing a good job of sucking for Sam and here they make it pay off. Some of Darnold’s critics think he’d be better off returning to the Trojans in 2018. Going back for another year didn’t work out so well for Matt Barkley, and Darnold won’t be able to resist the temptation of the big payday in store for him.

4. SAN FRANCISCO 49ers: Saquon Barkley, RB, Penn St.

SF’s first pick has so much to do with what it may be able to do at QB during the offseason. There’s the possibility that they sign Kirk Cousins. There will also be other veteran QB options, plus they have the draft capital to trade back into Round 1. Carlos Hyde is destined for free agency, and Barkley coupled with a capable signal-caller could be franchise-changing.

5. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS: Derwin James, SS, Florida St.

It would be stunning if the Pats really ended up picking in the top 5, but at present that is where they are. Derwin James would be a significant upgrade over the aging Pat Chung.

6. CLEVELAND BROWNS: James Washington, WR, Oklahoma St.

This pick depends on whether Deshone Kizer earns the chance remain Cleveland’s starter in 2018. If he does, he’s going to need some more ammunition.

7. TENNESSEE TITANS: Minkah Fitzpatrick, FS, Alabama

After signing Logan Ryan and drafting Adoree’ Jackson, the Titans could bolster their secondary further by selecting the versatile Fitzpatrick, who can play anywhere in it.

8. BUFFALO (from Kansas City): Christian Kirk, WR, Texas A&M

Although they acquired Jordan Matthews, the Bills diminished their receiving corps by letting go of Robert Woods and Sammy Watkins and they need to re-stock their receiving corps. In addition to being a playmaker at wideout, Kirk is an electrifying return specialist.

9. DETROIT: Derrius Guice. RB, LSU

Theo Riddick doesn’t have the stature to be an ever-down back and Ameer Abdullah has failed to launch, meaning the Leos still need a bell cow back. Guice gets the nod over 195-lb. Bryce Love, who is an amped-up version of Riddick, and San Diego St.’s Rashaad Penny, who hasn’t generated his numbers playing against SEC defenses.

10. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS: Martinas Rankin, OT, Mississippi St.

Seattle having a top ten pick would only hammer home the imperative that its first pick of 2018 must be an offensive lineman. Prior to his September knee injury, Connor Williams of Texas may have been penciled in here, but it remains to be seen how that injury impacts Williams’ decision to enter the draft as well as his stock.

11. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS: Mason Rudolph, QB, Oklahoma St.

Whether Drew Brees retires after this season or not, the Saints need to get his successor in place ASAP.

12. CINCINNATI BENGALS: Orlando Brown Jr., OT, Oklahoma

The loss of Andrew Whitworth is one reason the Bungles are struggling this season and they need to address that after failing to adequately do so in 2017.

13. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS: Tarvarus McFadden, CB, Florida St.

Brent Grimes is likely to retire after this season and Vernon Hargreaves is now looking like he will not develop into a top-tier corner.

14. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS: Harold Landry, OLB, Boston College

The Colts don’t generate much of a pass rush and Landry, who has room to add bulk to his 6'-3“ frame, would be a steal at 14.

15. MINNESOTA VIKINGS: Connor Williams, OT, Texas

Minny’s o-line is a patchwork outfit and if Teddy Bridgewater is to have any longevity after his eventual return, he’s going to need to be well-protected.

16. CLEVELAND BROWNS (from Houston Texans): Rashaad Penny, RB, San Diego St.

Isaiah Crowell will be playing elsewhere in 2018. If the Browns are not confident in handing over the no. 1 spit to Storm Johnson Jr. and they do not address the loss via free agency, they will need to revamp the backfield through the draft.

17. LOS ANGELES CHARGERS: Josh Rosen, QB, UCLA

By keeping Rosen in LA, the Bolts could bolster attendance in their new abode once he succeeds Philip Rivers. Being mentored by Rivers may help Rosen, who is not popular with his Bruin teammates, develop some maturity. The Chargers however, would likely have to move up from 17 to nab him. In a scenario where trades are involved, he’s not likely to be on the board at 17.

18. NEW YORK GIANTS: Mitch Hyatt, OT, Clemson

Ereck Flowers is a disaster and the G-Men have yet to have been able to re-sign Justin Pugh and Weston Richburg.

19. WASHINGTON REDSKINS: Luke Falk, QB, Washington St.

This pick presumes that the Redskins and Kirk Cousins will part ways following the 2017 season. Wazzu’s system may help Falk’s numbers, but he’s very accurate, he has a prototypical frame, and he out-played Sam Darnold in the Cougars’ 30-27 upset of USC. After that game 5 NFL executives were asked to compare Falk to NFL QB’s, and one of them answered Cousins.

20. DENVER: Deon Cain, WR, Clemson

The Broncos’ receiving corps beyond Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders (both of whom may be past their prime) is a barren wasteland.

21. BUFFALO BILLS: Cameron Smith, MLB, USC

It still seems unlikely that the Bills would win the AFC east and that their own first round pick would be somewhere lower than 20, but they are the current leaders of the AFC Least. Buffalo’s Mike position took a hit with the free agency loss of Zach Brown, and now the head man in upstate New York, Sean McDermott could use a new Luke Kuechly. The comparison may be generous, but Cam Smith is a baller.

22. ARIZONA CARDINALS: Josh Allen, QB, Wyoming

Even if this is not Carson Palmer’s final season, the Cards need to get his heir apparent onto the roster. While Lamar Jackson and Baker Mayfield are still available and Allen’s stock has dropped after his struggles versus tougher competition, Bruce Arians prefers a big-bodied, rocket-armed QB. The scouts who have been less harsh on Allen this fall have noted that his supporting cast has been diminished by graduation and Wyoming is not nearly as good a team as it was a year ago, which has hampered Allen. The tools all seem to be there, but he still needs to learn pro reads and take fewer risks, lessons which he can be taught by Arians and his staff. If Palmer sticks around a year or two more, Allen would be in an outstanding learning environment.

23. LOS ANGELES RAMS: Bradley Chubb, DE, N.C. St.

Dominique Easley is not likely to be brought back after a full season on IR, and Ethan Westbrooks was caught in possession of a stolen handgun. Ends in Wade Phillips’ 3-4 are not space-eating hefties, they’re supposed to get after the QB as do J.J. Watt and Aaron Donald.

24. GREEN BAY PACKERS: Martez Ivey, G, Florida

In successive offseasons, T.J. Lang and Josh Sitton have departed the Frozen Tundra.

25. BALTIMORE RAVENS: Royce Freeman, RB, Oregon

As Joe Flacco declines, a solid running game is going to become increasingly important to the Ravens, and they need a durable bell cow.

26. OAKLAND RAIDERS: Christian Wilkins, DT, Clemson

The Raiders still need help at several defensive positions, and Wilkins is the best defensive player available.

27. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS: Baker Mayfield, QB, Oklahoma

The Jags got a very good Blake Bortles for the first four weeks of the season, but he has since reverted to his hair-pulling version. That inconsistency demonstrates that the Jaguars should not try to rely on him for the long term. Some knock Mayfield’s size, but the myth that under-sized signal-callers cannot succeed in the NFL has been debunked; he’s deadly accurate and his intangibles are through the roof. He will, however, need to convince NFL executives that his offseason brush with the law was an aberration.

28. ATLANTA FALCONS: Tyquan Lewis, DE, Ohio St.

There’s not much to not like about the defending NFC champs, but they could use some help on the edge.

29. DALLAS COWBOYS: Malik Jefferson, OLB, Texas

Injury-prone Sean Lee will turn 32 during 2018 training camp and the torch needs to be passed sooner rather than later.

30. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES: Jerome Baker, OLB, Ohio St.

Mychal Kendricks has been a poor fit for DC Jim Schwartz’s scheme.

31. PITTSBURGH STEELERS: Vita Vea, NT, Washington

As the best nose tackle in the class, Vea would solidify the Steelers’ front 3.

32. CAROLINA PANTHERS: Calvin Ridley, WR, Alabama

Kelvin Benjamin is a standout but he heads an otherwise meh group.

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Matchup Preview *|* October 22, 2017 @ Jacksonville Jaguars (4-2, 2-1 Away) Indianapolis Colts (3-3, 2-1 Home) Injury Report WR Dede Westbrook (core) IR QB Andrew Luck (shoulder) 4 weeks OLB Telvin Smith (abdominal) 4 weeks RB Frank Gore (groin) 2 weeks LT Cam Robinson (foot) 4 weeks RB Christine Michael (ankle) IR RG A.J. Cann (ribs) 2 weeks OLB Barkevious Mingo (arm) 1 week LG Tyler Shatley (ribs) 1 week RB Marlon Mack (ankle) 4 weeks Game Notes This game should come down to which Blake Bortles the Jags get. Good Bortles could shred Indy's weak defense, but Bad Bortles could cost J-Town the game. Indy is down to one healthy running back from the opening day roster and is only two-deep in the backfield with recent signee Stepfan Taylor playing behind Robert Turbin. Pressuring Jacoby Brissett could make it a long day for the Ponies. Leonard's Loser: Indianapolis Jaguars Player Stats Blake Bortles- 132/213 (61%), 1,982 yds (330.3/g), 11 TD, 3 INT, 103.8 QBR Chris Ivory- 71-466, 6.6 ypc, 77.1 ypg, 6 TD Leonard Fournette- 123-417, 3.4 ypc, 59.5 ypg, 2 TD Marcedes Lewis- 25-316, 12.6/rec., 1 TD Allen Robinson- 21-484, 23.0/rec., 4 TD Myles Jack- 44 total TAK, 23 solo TAK, 6 sacks Dante Fowler Jr.- 6 sacks Telvin Smith- 2 INT Colts Player Stats Jacoby Brissett- 94/151 (62%), 1,136 yds (284.0/g), 8 TD, 1 INT, 100.2 QBR Frank Gore- 102-416, 4.1 ypc, 69.3 ypg, 2 TD Robert Turbin- 60-227, 3.8 ypc, 5 TD Jack Doyle- 34-324, 9.5/rec., 1 TD T.Y. Hilton- 34-490, 14.4/rec., 81.7/g, 4 Td Jon Bostic- 65 total TAK, 42 solo TAK Henry Anderson- 5 sacks Vontae Davis & Matthias Farley- 1 INT INDIANAPOLIS DOLTS Depth Chart - 2017 Regular Offense STARTER 2ND 3RD 4TH WR T.Y. HILTON CHESTER ROGERS QUAN BRAY TE JACK DOYLE BRANDON WILLIAMS DARRELL DANIELS (R) LT ANTHONY CASTONZO LE'RAVEN CLARK LG JEREMY VUJNOVICH JOE HAEG ADAM REDMOND C RYAN KELLY ADAM REDMOND IAN SILBERMAN RG JACK MEWHORT ADAM REDMOND RT JOE HAEG LE'RAVEN CLARK WR DONTE MONCRIEF KAMAR AIKEN MATT HAZEL QB ANDREW LUCK JACOBY BRISSETT SCOTT TOLZEIN HB FRANK GORE ROBERT TURBIN CHRISTINE MICHAEL STEPFAN TAYLOR Base 3-4 Defense STARTER 2ND 3RD 4TH LDE HENRY ANDERSON MARGUS HUNT NT AL WOODS GROVER STEWART (R) RDE JOHNATHAN HANKINS HASSAN RIDGEWAY LOLB JABAAL SHEARD BARKEVIOUS MINGO TARELL BASHAM (R) LILB JON BOSTIC JEREMIAH GEORGE RILB ANTONIO MORRISON ANTHONY WALKER JR. (R) ROLB JOHN SIMON TARELL BASHAM (R) CB VONTAE DAVIS QUINCY WILSON NATE HAIRSTON (R) SS MATTHIAS FARLEY T.J. GREEN FS MALIK HOOKER (R) DARIUS BUTLER CB RASHAAN MELVIN PIERRE DESIR Special Teams STARTER 2ND 3RD 4TH K ADAM VINATIERI P RIGOBERTO SANCHEZ (R) H RIGOBERTO SANCHEZ (R) PR QUAN BRAY T.J. GREEN KR QUAN BRAY CHESTER ROGERS T.Y. HILTON LS LUKE RHODES

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Indy's Defensive TD Leads To Jags' Third Straight Loss With adequate ball security, the Jacksonville Jaguars could well be 7-0. Instead, the Jags have slumped to 4-3, and a turnover is once again to blame. With the Jaguars deep in Indianapolis territory and trailing the Colts 13-10, Leonard Fournette’s first NFL fumble was returned 86 yards for a touchdown by inside linebacker Antonio Morrison, who also jarred the ball loose. The turnover marred Fournette’s 106-yard performance and was a blow from which the Jaguars were unable to recover in the 26-23 loss despite being statistically dominant yet again. Also contributing to the defeat was the absence of A.J. Bouye and an erratic Blake Bortles, who has thrown at least one pick in each of Jacksonville’s losses. Bortles only completed 54% of his 48 pass attempts and had several drive-killing misfires, causing the team to have to settle for a pair of field goals in the late stages of the first half. Bouye left the game early in the first quarter and with him out of action four Indy receivers had catches of over 20 yards. With the team going into a bye week, Bouye is expected to be 100% for the Week 9 contest vs. the Bengals. Allen Hurns (elbow), however, is not expected to see the field again until Week 10, when the Jags host the Chargers. With the loss giving Indy a tiebreaker advantage, the Jags have also surrendered the AFC South lead to the Colts. Jacksonville Jaguars at Indianapolis Colts Oct 22, 2017 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH SCORE Jacksonville Jaguars (4-3) 7 9 0 7 23 Indianapolis Colts (4-3) 7 13 0 6 26 Team Stats Comparison JAC IND Total Offense 436 291 Rushing Yards 153 91 Passing Yards 283 200 First Downs 24 14 Punt Return Yards 8 0 Kick Return Yards 149 83 Total Yards 593 374 Turnovers 2 1 3rd Down Conversion 7-16 6-13 4th Down Conversion 2-3 0-0 2-Point Conversion 0-0 0-0 Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals 4/2/1 2/1/1 Penalties 2-15 2-10 Posession Time 32:08 27:52 Scoring Summary FIRST QUARTER SCORING JAC IND 9:57 (IND) T.Y. Hilton 2 pass from Jacoby Brissett (A. Vinatieri kick) 0 7 1:52 (JAC) Ben Koyack 16 pass from Blake Bortles (J. Myers kick) 7 7 SECOND QUARTER SCORING JAC IND 14:09 (JAC) Jason Myers 47 FG 10 7 11:13 (IND) Donte Moncrief 36 pass from Jacoby Brissett (kick blocked) 10 13 5:26 (IND) Antonio Morrison 86 fumble return (A. Vinatieri kick) 10 20 1:15 (JAC) Jason Myers 37 FG 13 20 0:10 (JAC) Jason Myers 27 FG 16 20 FOURTH QUARTER SCORING JAC IND 11:35 (IND) Adam Vinatieri 47 FG 16 23 1:57 (IND) Adam Vinatieri 27 FG 16 26 0:34 (JAC) Marquise Lee 9 pass from Blake Bortles (J. Myers kick) 23 26 Jacksonville Jaguars PASSING C/A YDS TD INT Blake Bortles (77.9) 26/48 294 2 1 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD Leonard Fournette (R) 21 106 5.0 0 Chris Ivory 11 42 3.8 0 Blake Bortles 2 3 1.5 0 T.J. Yeldon 1 2 2.0 0 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD Allen Robinson 5 67 13.4 0 Marquise Lee 4 55 13.7 1 Ben Koyack 3 47 15.6 1 Keelan Cole (R) 1 32 32.0 0 Jaelen Strong 3 26 8.6 0 Allen Hurns 3 24 8.0 0 Leonard Fournette (R) 3 14 4.6 0 Marcedes Lewis 1 12 12.0 0 Chris Ivory 1 9 9.0 0 Tommy Bohanon & Rashad Greene 1 4 4.0 0 DEFENSE TACK SACK INT TD Barry Church 8 0 0 0 Paul Posluszny 8 1.5 0 0 Calais Campbell 6 0 0 0 Dante Fowler Jr. 6 0.5 0 0 Myles Jack 5 0.5 0 0 Yannick Ngakoue 5 1 0 0 Tashaun Gipson 4 0 0 0 Malik Jackson 4 0 0 0 Jalen Ramsey 4 0 0 0 Tyler Patmon 3 0 0 0 Aaron Colvin 2 0 0 0 Calvin Pryor 2 0 0 0 Abry Jones 1 0 0 0 Jalen Myrick (R) 1 0 0 0 Donald Payne (R) 0 0 1 0 Indianapolis Colts PASSING C/A YDS TD INT Jacoby Brissett (107.6) 11/20 227 2 1 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD Robert Turbin 25 78 3.1 0 Stepfan Taylor 5 14 2.8 0 Jacoby Brissett 1 -1 -1.0 0 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD Donte Moncrief 4 89 22.2 1 T.Y. Hilton 3 67 22.3 1 Jack Doyle 1 29 29.0 0 Chester Rogers 1 25 25.0 0 Robert Turbin 1 12 12.0 0 Brandon Williams 1 5 5.0 0 DEFENSE TACK SACK INT TD Matthias Farley 11 0 1 0 Jon Bostic 10 0 0 0 Antonio Morrison 9 0 0 1 Malik Hooker (R) 7 0 0 0 Jabaal Sheard 7 0 0 0 Al Woods 6 0 0 0 Henry Anderson 5 1 0 0 Vontae Davis 5 0 0 0 Quincy Wilson (R) 5 0 0 0 Tarell Basham (R) 4 0 0 0 T.J. Green 4 0 0 0 Rashaan Melvin 4 0 0 0 Hassan Ridgeway 4 0 0 0 Darius Butler 3 0 0 0 Johnathan Hankins 3 0 0 0 No. 2 TE Ben Koyack’s second TD of the season tied the score at 7. Rookie DB Jalen Myrick blocks an Adam Vinatieri PAT attempt. Antonio Morrison forces Leonard Fournette’s fatal fumble. Rookie linebacker Donald Payne got his first career interception. Myrick also recorded a sack. Matthias Farley made it three straight games that Blake Bortles has thrown a pick. Highlight Reel (13:33):

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WEEK 7 SCORES (Th) Chiefs (3-4) 29, Raiders (4-3) 17 C. West, KC: 25-107 C. Jones, KC: 2 sacks S. Smith, KC: 4 TAK, INT, TD D. Carr, OAK: 15/24, 160 yds, 2 INT, 47.2 QBR Bills (3-3) 21, Buccaneers (3-4) 19 L. McCoy, BUF: 21-98, TD P. Brown, BUF: 13 TAK, 2 INT Panthers (6-1) 20, Bears (0-7) 17 C. Newton, CAR: 67.1 QBR, 10 rush, 46 yds, TD J. Stewart, CAR: 17-72 C. McCaffery, CAR: 13-65, GWTD M. Trubisky, CHI: 19/36, 193 yds, 2 TD, 86.9 QBR; 6 rush, 23 yds J. Howard, CHI: 19-84 Titans (3-4) 27, Browns (2-5) 16 D. Murray, TEN: 29-127 M. Mariota, TEN: 8-61, TD K. Britt, CLE: 6-11, TD CLE: 0 sacks Packers (5-2) 45, Saints (2-4) 31 A. Rodgers, GB: 33/41, 456 yds, 3 TD, 137.3 QBR T. Montgomery, GB: 2 TD R. Cobb, GB: 10-174, TD J. Nelson, GB: 7-114 D. Brees, NO: 28/42, 326 yds, 2 TD, INT, 95.9 QBR M. Ingram, NO: 23-97, TD NO: 0 Sacks Colts (4-3) 26, Jaguars (4-3) 23 L. Fournette, JAX: 21-106, FUM Cardinals (5-2) 20, Rams (4-3) 17 M. Golden, ARI: 2.5 sacks J. Mauro, ARI: 2 sacks S. Ebukam, LAR: 9 TAK, 2 sacks, FR, TD Jets (2-5) 27, Dolphins (1-6) 17 M. Forte, NYJ: 18-77, TD B. Powell, NYJ: 14-66 K. Stills, MIA: 7-90. 2 TD C. Wake, MIA: 2 sacks Vikings (4-3) 31, Ravens (4-3) 24 D. Cook, MIN: 18-96 L. Murray, MIN: 14-47, 3 TD E. Griffen, MIN: 2 sacks Bengals (3-3) 38, Steelers (5-2) 10 J. Hill, CIN: 24-106, TD G. Bernard, CIN: 18-85, TD Cowboys (5-1) 23, 49ers (1-6) 13 D. Bryant, DAL: 8-109, TD D. Lawrence, DAL: 2 sacks Broncos (4-2) 34, Chargers (3-4) 13 T. Siemian, DEN: 17/26, 185 yds, 3 TD, 141.0 QBR C. Anderson, DEN: 22-104, TD V. Miller, DEN: 5 TAK, 2 INT P. Rivers, LAC: 20/40, 202 yds, 3 INT, 33.5 QBR T. Benjamin, LAC: 10-116 C. Liuget, LAC: 2 sacks Seahawks (3-3) 23, Giants (3-4) 20 R. Wilson, SEA: 19/32, 215, yds, TD, 3 INT, 50.9 QBR T. Rawls, SEA: 23-98, TD P. Richardson, SEA: 8-94 R. Sherman, SEA: 2 INT P. Perkins, NYG: 21-89, TD B. Marshall, NYG: 11-143, TD NYG: 0 sacks Falcons (5-1) 31, Patriots (2-5) 13 D. Freeman, ATL: 21-97 T. Brady, NE: 28/52, 247 yds, TD, 2 INT, 57.1 QBR M. Gillislee, NE: 16-80 (M) Eagles (6-1) 27, Redskins (3-3) 20 N. Foles, PHI: 26/38, 306 yds, 2 TD, 2 INT, 88.2 QBR L. Blount, PHI: 21-89 Byes: Lions (2-4), Texans (3-3)

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PLAYERS OF THE WEEK THE FAB 5, WEEK 7 1. ATLANTA FALCONS (5-1) Avenged their loss to the Pats, but beating New England isn’t so special this year. 2. CAROLINA PANTHERS (6-1) Falcons two weeks away, but can overlook the Bucs this week. 3. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (6-1) Survived their first Wentz-less test. 4. DALLAS COWBOYS (5-1) The backfield is even thinner now, and this emperor has no clothes. 5. GREEN BAY PACKERS (5-2) This season’s first two-loss entry into the field. Leaderboads Passing Yards: Blake Bortles, JAX: 2,276 Passing TD’s: Jared Goff, LAR; Aaron Rodgers, GB; Matt Ryan, ATL & Trevor Siemian, DEN: 14 QB Rating: Aaron Rodgers, GB: 107.1 INT Thrown: Alex Smith, KC: 12 Rushing Yards: David Johnson, ARI: 819 Rushing TD’s: David Johnson, ARI: 8 Receptions: Michael Thomas, NO: 43 Receiving Yards: Tavon Austin, LAR: 571 Receiving TD’s: Nelson Agholor, PHI: 6 Total TAK: Alec Ogletree, LAR: 81 Solo TAK: Danny Trevathan, CHI: 57 Tackles For Loss: Alec Ogletree, LAR: 20 Sacks: Aaron Donald, LAR: 12.5 INT: Brandon Marshall, DEN: 7 Panthers Avoid Upset By Winless Bears Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen scored on an 8 yard pass from Mitchell Trubisky to give the Bears a 17-13 lead over Carolina with 3:38 left in the game, but the Panthers were able to quickly get down the field and pull out the win with a 2 yard run by Christian McCaffery. Failed Two Point Try Dooms Bucs With the Tampa Bay Buccaneers trailing the Buffalo Bills 21-13, Jameis Winston hit rookie tight end O.J. Howard for a 2 yard TD with 28 seconds to go, but Doug Martin was stopped at the 1 on the try for two that would have tied the game and most likely sent it to overtime. Winston was picked off 3 times in the game. Walsh Boot Keeps Seahawks Out Of OT vs. G-Men A 7 yard TD pass from Eli Manning to Brandon Marshall tied this week’s Seahawks-Giants game at 20 with 3:04 to go, but Seattle was able to prevent overtime by reaching the New York 5 before settling for a 22 yard game-winning field goal by Blair Walsh. WEEK 7 Bears LT Charles Leno Jr. - hamstring, 5 w Chargers DT Brandon Mebane - ankle, 6 w Chiefs RB Adrian Peterson - shoulder, 4 w Chiefs DT Rakeem Nunez-Roches - shoulder, 1 w Colts DL Johnathan Hankins - abdominal, 3 w Colts OLB John Simon - knee, 4 w Cowboys MLB Anthony Hitchens - elbow, 5 w Cowboys RB Alfred Morris - ribs, 4 w Cowboys RB Darren McFadden - hamstring, 6 w Falcons DT Grady Jarrett - ribs, 3 w Falcons CB Brian Poole - PCL, 43 w (IR) 49ers WR Marquise Goodwin - ribs, 3 w Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr. - ankle, 27 w (IR) Jaguars WR Allen Hurns - elbow, 2 w Rams WR Sammy Watkins - elbow, 3 w Rams ILB Mark Barron - elbow, 2 w Rams OLB Connor Barwin - abdominal, 3 w Saints WR Willie Snead - hip, 7 w Seahawks LG Luke Joeckel - abdominal, 3 w Vikings DT Linval Joseph - elbow, 4 w Transactions Cowboys sign RB Antonio Andrews Cowboys release TE Rico Gathers from practice squad Cowboys release DE Charles Tapper (signed to practice squad) Falcons sign CB Craig Mager Giants sign WR/KR Josh Huff Bears re-sign CB Kyle Fuller (3 y) Bears re-sign OT Tom Compton (3 y) Bills re-sign CB E.J. Gaines (3 y) Bills re-sign TE Nick O’Leary (3 y) Cardinals re-sign DT Corey Peters (2 y) Chargers re-sign WR Dontrelle Inman (3 y) Chiefs re-sign P Dustin Colquitt (1 y) Cowboys re-sign OLB Kyle Wilber (3 y) Cowboys re-sign MLB Anthony Hitchens (3 y) Dolphins re-sign OT Sam Young (2 y) Eagles re-sign DT Tim Jernigan (4 y) Falcons re-sign FB Derrick Coleman (3 y) 49ers re-sign C Daniel Kilgore (4 y) 49ers re-sign CB Dontae Johnson (3 y) Giants re-sign RB Orleans Darkwa (2 y) Panthers re-sign C Tyler Lawson (4 y) Raiders re-sign CB T.J. Carrie (3 y) Rams re-sign ILB Alec Ogletree (5 y) Ravens re-sign DE Brent Urban (2 y) Saints re-sign C Josh LeRibeus (4 y) Seahawks re-sign Bradley McDougald (3 y) Steelers re-sign G B.J. Finney (3 y) Steelers re-sign DT Daniel McCullers (3 y) Titans re-sign DE DaQuan Jones (5 y) Vikings re-sign QB Case Keenum (3 y)

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WEEK 8 SCORES (Jags Bye Week) (Th) Ravens (5-3) 14, Dolphins (1-7) 13 J. Flacco, BAL: 3 INT, 65.5 QBR T. West, BAL: 23-108 B. Perriman, BAL: 7-105 Vikings (5-3) 20, Browns (2-6) 10 J. Wright, MIN: 6-112, TD D. Kizer, CLE: 4 INT, 56.8 QBR I. Crowell, CLE: 20-90 K. Britt, CLE: 7-120, TD Raiders (5-3) 45, Bills (3-4) 20 D. Carr, OAK: 21/29, 196 yds, 4 TD, 130.1 QBR J. Richard, OAK: 97 yds, 2 TD K. Mack, OAK: 2 sacks N. Bowman, OAK: 6 TAK, 2 INT, FF, FR Z. Jones, BUF: 8-79, 2 TD Bengals (4-3) 34, Colts (4-4) 6 J. Hill, CIN: 15-122, 2 TD G. Bernard, CIN: 18-75 J. Brissett, IND: 16/33, 180 yds, 5 INT, 25.6 QBR R. Turbin, IND: 20-81 Chargers (4-4) 31, Patriots (2-6) 24 P. Rivers, LAC: 24/34, 302 yds, 3 TD, 127.3 QBR K. Allen, LAC: 10-170 R. Gronkowski, NE: 7-103, TD NE: 0 sacks Bears (1-7) 27, Saints (2-5) 20 J. Howard, CHI: 22-103, TD D. Brees, NO: 2 INT, 61.3 QBR M. Ingram, NO: 18-80 C. Jordan, NO: 2 sacks Jets (3-5) 17, Falcons (5-2) 10 M. Forte, NYJ: 22-87, TD Eagles (7-1) 28, 49ers (1-7) 6 N. Foles, PHI: 21/28, 237 yds, 3 TD, INT, 120.6 QBR D. Sproles, PHI: 18-77 B. Graham, PHI: 2 sacks Buccaneers (4-4) 33, Panthers (6-2) 27 (OT) J. Winston, TB: 21/34, 282 yds, 3 TD, INT, 105.2 QBR; 9 rush, 37 yds, TD D. Martin, TB: 26-115, TD M. Evans, TB: 7-112, TD C. McCaffery, CAR: 20-95 J. Stewart, CAR: 20-89 C. Newton, CAR: 13-58 Seahawks (4-3) 23, Texans (3-4) 10 R. Wilson, SEA: 20/26, 274 yds, 5 TD, 3 INT, 110.0 QBR J. Graham, SEA: 7-114, 2 TD K. Wright, 2 INT D. Watson, HOU: 9/22, 105 yds, TG, 2 INT; 33.3 QBR K. Jackson, HOU: 2 INT Redskins (4-3) 22, Cowboys (5-2) 6 K. Cousins, WAS: 3 INT, 61.3, QBR R. Kelley, WAS: 25-108 C. Thompson, WAS: 19-82 J. Norman, WAS: 2 INT D. Prescott, DAL: 3 INT, 22.8 QBR DAL: 0 sacks Lions (3-4) 27, Steelers (5-3) 24 (OT) A. Abdullah, DET: 23-104 D. Washington, DET: 20-86, TD L. Bell, PIT: 27-132, TD (M) Chiefs (4-4) 31, Broncos (4-3) 10 P. Mahomes II, KC: 21/34, 255 yds, 3 TD, 114.2 QBR C. West, KC: 92 yds, 2 TD D. Ford, KC: 2 sacks E. Berry, KC: 4 TAK, INT, TD T. Siemian, DEN: 3 INT, 31.1 QBR D. Booker, DEN: 21-81 Byes: Cardinals (5-2), Giants (3-4), Jaguars (4-3), Packers (5-2), Rams (4-3), Titans (3-4)

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NFL Standings - Updated: Oct 30, 2017
NFC EAST	W	L	T
PHILADELPHIA	7	1	0
DALLAS	5	2	0
WASHINGTON	4	3	0
NEW YORK GIANTS	3	4	0
NFC NORTH	W	L	T
GREEN BAY	5	2	0
MINNESOTA	5	3	0
DETROIT	3	4	0
CHICAGO	1	7	0
NFC SOUTH	W	L	T
CAROLINA	6	2	0
ATLANTA	5	2	0
TAMPA BAY	4	4	0
NEW ORLEANS	2	5	0
NFC WEST	W	L	T
ARIZONA	5	2	0
LOS ANGELES RAMS	4	3	0
SEATTLE	4	3	0
SAN FRANCISCO	1	7	0
AFC EAST	W	L	T
BUFFALO	3	4	0
NEW YORK JETS	3	5	0
NEW ENGLAND	2	6	0
MIAMI	1	7	0
AFC NORTH	W	L	T
BALTIMORE	5	3	0
PITTSBURGH	5	3	0
CINCINNATI	4	3	0
CLEVELAND	2	6	0
AFC SOUTH	W	L	T
JACKSONVILLE	4	3	0
INDIANAPOLIS	4	4	0
HOUSTON	3	4	0
TENNESSEE	3	4	0
AFC WEST	W	L	T
OAKLAND	5	3	0
DENVER	4	3	0
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS	4	3	0
KANSAS CITY	4	4	0