49ers to start Jones vs. Falcons; Purdy out again
Niners coach Kyle Shanahan said Mac Jones will step into the starting quarterback role again against Atlanta as Brock Purdy’s return from a toe ailment will have to wait at least another week. Source: ESPN Football News {$excerpt:n} 49ers to start Jones vs. Falcons; Purdy out again
NFL Films' deleted Branch video draws Lions' ire
Lions players took offense to an NFL Films video that was released, then deleted, on social media involving suspended safety Brian Branch, claiming it was overly critical. Source: ESPN Football News {$excerpt:n} NFL Films' deleted Branch video draws Lions' ire
Bears RB Swift, WR Moore set to play vs. Saints
Bears running back D’Andre Swift says he will play against the Saints despite a groin injury, while wide receiver DJ Moore does not carry an injury designation after being hospitalized earlier in the week. Source: ESPN Football News {$excerpt:n} Bears RB Swift, WR Moore set to play vs. Saints
Saints RB Kamara (ankle) ready to go vs. Bears
Saints running back Alvin Kamara is expected to be healthy for Sunday’s game against the Bears after participating fully in practice for the first time in two weeks on Friday. Source: ESPN Football News {$excerpt:n} Saints RB Kamara (ankle) ready to go vs. Bears
Vikings to start Wentz vs. Eagles; McCarthy QB3
Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz will make his fourth consecutive start Sunday against the Eagles, according to coach Kevin O’Connell, who added that J.J. McCarthy will be designated as the emergency third quarterback. Source: ESPN Football News {$excerpt:n} Vikings to start Wentz vs. Eagles; McCarthy QB3
Cincy hopes benching gets Taylor-Britt 'to respond'
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Chiefs WR Rice 'sharp' in practice ahead of debut
Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice performed well in his first practice week since finishing his six-game suspension, setting himself up to play a sizable number of snaps in Sunday’s game against the Raiders. Source: ESPN Football News {$excerpt:n} Chiefs WR Rice 'sharp' in practice ahead of debut
Colts WR Downs, CB Ward out with concussions
The Colts have ruled out a pair of starters with concussions, wide receiver Josh Downs and cornerback Charvarius Ward, for Sunday’s road game against the Chargers. Source: ESPN Football News {$excerpt:n} Colts WR Downs, CB Ward out with concussions
WR McCloud leaves Falcons for 'private' matter
The Falcons have sent wide receiver Ray Ray McCloud III home, and he will not play against the 49ers. Source: ESPN Football News {$excerpt:n} WR McCloud leaves Falcons for 'private' matter
NFLPA promises 'player-driven' director search
As the NFLPA seeks to replace former executive director Lloyd Howell, union president Jalen Reeves-Maybin told players in a letter that this search will be “player-driven.” Source: ESPN Football News {$excerpt:n} NFLPA promises 'player-driven' director search
