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Door closes: Steelers' Watt ruled out vs. Bengals

T.J. Watt had expressed hope that he could “leave the door open” to play despite a groin injury, but the Steelers have ruled the linebacker out for Sunday’s game against the Bengals.

Cowboys' Neal tests positive, out for MNF at least

Cowboys linebacker Keanu Neal has tested positive for COVID-19, coach Mike McCarthy said, and has to start a new 10-day isolation period, meaning he will miss at least one game.

Eagles activate TE Ertz ahead of Cowboys game

Eagles tight end Zach Ertz was activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, the team announced.

The king of New York — Top moments of Eli Manning's career with the Giants

As Eli Manning becomes immortalized in New York Giants history Sunday, relive some of the best moments.

Inside the drive that made Eli Manning a New York Giants legend

Manning will have his No. 10 retired by the Giants on Sunday.

He lives with NBA champ Jrue Holiday, Sinbad is his uncle: Rams' Jordan Fuller not starstruck vs. Bucs' Tom Brady

Fuller, the No. 199 pick of the 2020 draft, picked off the most famous No. 199 twice, but the Rams’ safety has been around the likes of Mariah Carey and Bruce Springsteen since birth thanks to his mother.

Mariah Carey sang him happy birthday, Sinbad's his uncle: Rams' Jordan Fuller not star struck vs. Bucs' Tom Brady

Fuller, the No. 199 pick of the 2020 draft, picked off the most famous No. 199 twice, but the Rams’ safety has been around stardom since birth thanks to his mother.

Sources: Reinstated Gordon could play in Week 4

Wide receiver Josh Gordon is being reinstated by the NFL, sources told ESPN, with the former All-Pro expected to be eligible to play as early as Week 4.

Saints rule out 3 coaches but return 4 players

Saints CB Marshon Lattimore, S C.J. Gardner-Johnson, LB Pete Werner and DE Tanoh Kpassagnon will play against the Patriots on Sunday after missing last week.

Ravens place 4 defensive players on COVID list

The Baltimore Ravens’ defense suddenly got thinner after the team placed four players, including Pro Bowl outside linebacker Justin Houston, on the reserve/COVID-19 list on Friday.

Dak: After injury, Dallas return 'will be exciting'

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott says it’s going to be “exciting” to play his first game at AT&T Stadium since suffering a season-ending ankle injury in 2020.

49ers' RB picture comes into focus for Pack clash

Trey Sermon has cleared the concussion protocol and is the most likely 49ers running back to rejoin the team for Sunday’s game against the Packers, while JaMycal Hasty (ankle) is out and Elijah Mitchell (shoulder) is doubtful.

What you need to know for NFL Week 3: Score picks, bold predictions, matchup nuggets, more

What to watch for in every game. Bold predictions. Fantasy advice. Key stats to know. And, of course, score predictions. It’s all here for Week 3.

NFL extending wild-card round to Monday night

The schedule for wild-card weekend will now feature two games on Saturday, three on Sunday and one on Monday.

Source: Browns expect OBJ to play vs. Bears

Browns receiver Odell Beckham Jr., barring an unforeseen setback between now and game time, is expected to play against the Bears on Sunday, a source told ESPN.

'Justin has given me hope for the rest of my life': Pats lineman Justin Herron's heroic act

When Justin Herron witnessed a crime in progress in a park in Tempe, Arizona, earlier this year, he didn’t think. He just stepped in — and made a lifelong connection in the process.

Loss of Christian McCaffrey, Jaycee Horn overshadows Panthers' 3-0 start

Can Carolina sustain its success after losing two of their biggest stars to injuries?

Panthers' win costly as McCaffrey, Horn leave hurt

Panthers star Christian McCaffrey left Thursday night’s game with a strained hamstring, while first-round pick Jaycee Horn was carted off with what coach Matt Rhule late said was a broken foot.

Follow live: Rookie QB Davis Mills, Texans host the 2-0 Panthers

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Fantasy rankings for Week 3

Weekly individual and composite rankings for each position in PPR and non-PPR formats.

What Cardinals' Kyler Murray, Jaguars' Trevor Lawrence could have made in NIL dollars

Murray was a two-sport star and a Heisman Trophy winner at Oklahoma, Lawrence a national champion at Clemson. Experts say both would have cashed in.

Brady's trainer: Belichick 'never evolved' with QB

Tom Brady’s trainer, Alex Guerrero, says Bill Belichick’s inability to change his outlook contributed to the quarterback’s exit from New England in 2020.

Tannenbaum's Week 2 QB rankings: How all 32 teams' signal-callers looked

Here are Mike Tannenbaum’s NFL QB ratings and what he saw on the field under center this week, including the continued hot starts of Teddy Bridgewater, Derek Carr and Kyler Murray.

Rookie QB Tracker: How the most notable rookies fared in Week 2

No contribution was too small as these first-year QBs begin their promising careers.

Big Ben to do 'everything he can' to play Sunday

Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger said Wednesday he’s going to do “everything he can” to be available to play Sunday against the Bengals after suffering a left pectoral injury in a Week 2 loss to the Raiders.

Fins rule Tua out vs. Raiders with fractured ribs

Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has fractured ribs and is out for Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders, coach Brian Flores said Wednesday.

Bears rookie Fields set for first start; Dalton out

Bears rookie quarterback Justin Fields will make his first career start against the Browns as Andy Dalton is expected to be out with a left knee injury, coach Matt Nagy told reporters Wednesday.

Bucs' AB on COVID-19 list, 3rd player this week

Antonio Brown was placed on the Buccaneers’ reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, and needs two negative tests 24 hours apart to return, without symptoms.

Lamar sore after 'cool' TD flip, would do it again

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson is “sore” after his touchdown flip Sunday night but says “it was pretty cool” and he would probably do it again.

Rating the NFL's 32 biggest surprises so far: Which will continue, and which are a mirage?

The Raiders’ defense looks vastly improved. Teddy Bridgewater is a perfect fit in Denver. And Brandon Aiyuk has only one catch for the 49ers.