Lamar Jackson and the Ravens look to stave off Tom Brady and the Buccaneers, while the 49ers and Rams battle to keep pace with the Seahawks (?!) in the N.F.C. West.
Category: Football
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NFL Week 8 Predictions: Our Picks for Each Game
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A Former W.W.E. Wrestler Taps in Against Concussion Deniers
The New York Times – Sports:Using a confrontational style honed in the ring, Dr. Christopher Nowinski challenges the N.F.L. and other leagues to acknowledge the link between concussions and chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
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Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers Look to Rebound From Bad Starts
The New York Times – Sports:Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson and Matt Ryan have been among the N.F.L.’s most successful quarterbacks over the past 15 years. Their disappointing starts this season are unique in their own ways.
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In Returns of Tua Tagovailoa and Brian Flores, Dolphins’ Troubles Are on Display
The New York Times – Sports:The N.F.L. has been bedeviled by its attempts to better evaluate players for concussions and to hire diverse head coaches. In the Dolphins’ win over the Steelers, those issues were on full display.
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Why the Family of an NFL Player Is Suing a Real Housewives Star
The New York Times – Sports:She lost her only son, a former N.F.L. player. A settlement would have provided some solace, but even that was taken away.
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N.F.L. Week 7 Predictions: Our Picks for Each Game
The New York Times – Sports:As scoring recedes around the league this season, close finishes are becoming the norm. That could make for tense divisional matchups between the Colt and Titans, and the Ravens and Browns.
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Charley Trippi, Versatile Football Hero, Dies at 100
The New York Times – Sports:A standout on offense and defense, Trippi took the Georgia Bulldogs to a Rose Bowl victory and the Chicago Cardinals to a championship.
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Dan Snyder Wasn’t on the N.F.L. Owners’ Meeting Agenda. Here’s What Was.
The New York Times – Sports:Owners of the league’s teams met to discuss N.F.L. business, including the payment of a $790 million settlement over the Rams’ relocation.
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Why Are the Giants and Jets Still Considered Underdogs?
The New York Times – Sports:Bookmakers aren’t yet sold on the teams, despite winning records and solid upsets. Their distrust comes down to close games and weak schedules.
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The Existential Horror of Thursday Night Football
The New York Times – Sports:On the whole, the N.F.L.’s Thursday night games aren’t statistically worse than the rest of the schedule and draw more viewers than “Young Sheldon.” So why do they get such a bad rap?
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Dan Snyder ‘Needs to Be Removed,’ Says One N.F.L. Owner
The New York Times – Sports:Jim Irsay of the Colts was the first team owner to say publicly that there is “merit” to pushing Snyder, the Commanders owner, out of the league.
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Eagles Remain Undefeated as Jalen Hurts Outwits Cowboys Pass Rush
The New York Times – Sports:Hurts, the Eagles quarterback, threw for 155 yards and two touchdowns against one of the N.F.L.’s most fearsome defenses to keep Philadelphia atop the N.F.C. East.