NFL Football 8-Hour Briefing
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NFL Football
Week 4 Inactives & Injuries
The Eagles will be without right tackle Lane Johnson espn.com for Sunday's game against the Rams due to personal reasons, a surprise inactive that reshapes Philadelphia's offensive line. Philadelphia also ruled out wide receiver DeVonta Smith espn.com, while the Rams do not intend to limit Puka Nacua's workload espn.com in his return from injury. The Commanders will be without wide receiver Terry McLaurin espn.com against the Colts and have turned to seventh-round rookie Kaliakmanis espn.com at quarterback after Marcus Mariota was ruled out with a knee injury. Baker Mayfield is expected to miss three to six weeks espn.com with a dislocated thumb, depending on when he can grip a football. The Panthers have placed 2024 first-round pick Xavier Legette espn.com on injured reserve, while Steelers defensive tackle Derrick Harmon espn.com is expected to miss multiple weeks with a foot injury.
Commanders Owner in London
Commanders owner Josh Harris covered a $50,000 tab espn.com for approximately 3,000 fans at a London bar on Saturday, rallying the fanbase ahead of the team's international game.
Super Bowl History & All-Time Rosters
ESPN has named all-time Super Bowl rosters for 23 teams with multiple championships, a task that saw 13 players earn spots on more than one all-time team. Separately, the network ranked the 10 biggest upsets espn.com in Super Bowl history, featuring the Patriots, Jets, Giants, and Eagles.
Week 4 Predictions & Betting
Our guide to every Week 4 game espn.com includes matchup previews, predictions, and picks for all 15 contests, including Trevor Lawrence vs. Joe Burrow. Betting analysis for Lions-Panthers espn.com on Sunday Night Football offers odds and best bets. Our 15 predictions espn.com for the weekend highlight potential touchdowns for Lamar Jackson and Jameson Williams, plus a possible Cowboys upset.
Fantasy Football & Breakouts
Fantasy analysts identify three hot starters to believe in espn.com and one player expected to break out in Week, including a slow-starting quarterback poised for a rebound.
Jets Rookie Tight End
Jets rookie tight end Sadiq espn.com, taken with the 16th overall pick, has become a necessity rather than a luxury for New York's offense, with teammates calling him "uncoverable."
Contract Talks Stall
The Lions and star tight end Sam LaPorta espn.com have broken off contract talks after negotiations stalled, sources told ESPN.