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How the Steelers got here at the QB position, and where they'll go next

Mike Tomlin gave Kenny Pickett a second-half shot on Sunday. Here’s why there’s no turning back now.

Takeaways: Raiders finally get a win, and everything we learned from wins by the Cowboys, Bills, Chiefs and Eagles

NFL Nation recaps every game and answers the biggest questions from around the league in Week 4.

QB Rodgers: This way of winning not 'sustainable'

Despite facing a third-string rookie QB for much of Sunday’s game, the Packers just barely managed a win over the Patriots in overtime, prompting Aaron Rodgers to remark, “This way of winning, I don’t think, is sustainable.”

No he didn't: Mahomes dazzles with spinning flip pass to Edwards-Helaire for a TD

The Kansas City Chiefs QB threw an unusual pass to his running back for a 2-yard touchdown.

Follow live: Brady, Bucs look to get offense going vs. Mahomes, Chiefs

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Follow live: Rodgers, Packers take on Patriots

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Zappe replaces hurt Hoyer; Pats fall to Pack in OT

Patriots rookie Bailey Zappe, a fourth-round pick out of Western Kentucky, took over for Brian Hoyer, who was hurt on a sack by Rashan Gary in the opening quarter against the Packers on Sunday.

Broncos lose RB Williams to knee injury in loss

Javonte Williams was taken to the locker room on a cart Sunday vs. the Raiders and later ruled out with a right knee injury.

Wilson 'doesn't flinch,' rallies Jets in 2022 debut

Zach Wilson rallied the Jets for two fourth-quarter touchdowns to win his 2022 season debut after missing the first three games with a knee injury.

Harbaugh: Late TD try gave us best shot at win

Ravens coach John Harbaugh defended his decision to go for a touchdown instead of the go-ahead field goal late in Sunday’s 23-20 loss to the Bills and downplayed his heated sideline exchange with cornerback Marcus Peters that ensued afterward.

Patriots rookie QB Bailey Zappe throws first career touchdown pass

Zappe’s 25-yard touchdown pass to DeVante Parker was the first one thrown by a rookie this season.

Pats' Hoyer exits with head injury, Zappe enters

Patriots rookie Bailey Zappe, a fourth-round pick out of Western Kentucky, took over for Brian Hoyer, who was hurt on a sack by Rashan Gary in the opening quarter against the Packers on Sunday.

Raiders score first defensive touchdown in three years

Amik Robertson recovered a Melvin Gordon III fumble and ran it back for touchdown.

QB Jones leaves Giants' victory with ankle injury

Giants starting quarterback Daniel Jones, who ran for two touchdowns in the first half, had to leave Sunday’s 20-12 home victory over the Bears because of a left ankle injury.

Cardinals' Watt plays days after heart procedure

The Cardinals’ J.J.. Watt is playing after having his heart shocked back into rhythm Thursday after he went into atrial fibrillation.

QB Pickett replaces Trubisky in Steelers' defeat

Steelers rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett replaced Mitch Trubisky to start the second half in Sunday’s game against the Jets.

Bills WRs McKenzie, Crowder injured in victory

Bills receivers Isaiah McKenzie (concussion) and Jamison Crowder (ankle) suffered injuries in Sunday’s game against the Ravens.

Colts lose Leonard to concussion in season debut

Shaquille Leonard’s season debut following back surgery was cut short, as the Colts linebacker suffered a concussion in the second quarter of Sunday’s game against the Titans.

Ravens' Lamar Jackson avoids sack, completes pass tipped by Mark Andrews to Devin Duvernay

Jackson took 6.47 seconds on that throw, according to NFL Next Gen Stats. That is Jackson’s most time to throw on any completion this season.

Follow live: Bills, Ravens meet in matchup of two of NFL's top offenses

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Cardinals' Watt set to play after heart procedure

The Cardinals’ J.J.. Watt tweeted Sunday that he’s playing after having his heart shocked back into rhythm on Thursday after he went into atrial fibrillation.

'Ted Lasso' rocks out and more from London

Pub stops, rugby fields, the Underground and more. The NFL’s first London game of the season is here.

Vikings score first in London with 15-yard strike to Alexander Mattison

After one TD play was called back by penalty, Kirk Cousins connected with Mattison to get the Vikings on the board.

Sources: Tua set for interview as part of review

Tua Tagovailoa is expected to be interviewed early this week in the NFL and NFLPA’s joint investigation of the injured Dolphins quarterback’s quick return to last weekend’s game against the Bills, sources told ESPN.

Sources: Tua to be interviewed as part of review

Tua Tagovailoa is expected to be interviewed early this week in the NFL and NFLPA’s joint investigation of the injured Dolphins QB’s quick return to last weekend’s game against the Bills, sources told ESPN.

Sources: Dak eyes Week 5 Rams game for return

Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, who had the stitches removed from his surgically repaired thumb and began throwing a football this past week, is eyeing next Sunday’s game against the Rams for a possible return, sources told ESPN.

Follow live: Vikings take on Saints in London

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Ramsey rant: Worry about safety, not my socks

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey sounded off Saturday, saying the NFL should worry more about player safety than fining players for uniform violations.

Sources: Bolts expect Bosa to miss 8-10 weeks

Chargers pass-rusher Joey Bosa is expected to miss eight to 10 weeks with a groin tear, sources told ESPN.

What we know about Tua Tagovailoa's injury, and what's next

What happened in the days between Tagovailoa’s injury vs. Buffalo and Thursday’s incident? Why was he allowed to play? Here’s a look at the biggest questions.