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Unbeaten, defense-led Vikings head south to face the struggling Saints and QB Tyler Shough

— Saints quarterback Tyler Shough's 14th career start will be among the toughest tests of his young career — and he knows it.

NFL Week 5 arrivals: Cowboys show Dallas Stars love ahead of TNF

NFL stars continue to turn game-day arrivals into their own weekly fashion showcase.

Bears have opportunity to show again they've gained the upper hand in their rivalry with Packers

— After beating the Green Bay Packers for the NFC North title and knocking them out of the playoffs last season, the Chicago Bears have one more opportunity to show definitively that a new chapter has started in the NFL’s most-played rivalry.

Cowboys say sick Joey Porter Jr. won't face Bucs on 'TNF'

Joey Porter Jr. was ruled out of Thursday night's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers because of an illness.

Broncos seek first AFC West win as Chargers try to avoid an 0-5 start

— Something's got to give when the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers...

Kirk Cousins and Raiders look to build on fast start against Patriots defense dealing with injuries

— Kirk Cousins' torrid start to the season has been one of the NFL's biggest surprises.

Staley perplexed by Aikman's calls on Saints' D: 'They're not true'

New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Brandon Staley took issue Thursday with comments made by ESPN analyst Troy Aikman during the Saints' 45-24 loss to the Atlanta Falcons.

Jayden Daniels is set to return but Commanders have other key injuries ahead of matchup with Giants

— As Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels prepares for his return to the lineup, Washington could be without a handful of other key players for...

The 49ers travel to face the Seahawks in their 1st meeting since last season's playoff loss

Games between the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks are typically intense with the two rivals often competing for NFC West supremacy.

Lions, Cardinals both trying to shake early season problems when they meet in the desert

— The Arizona Cardinals and Detroit Lions are two teams that aren't particularly happy with the way they're playing these days.

'That ain't me': Bears' D'Andre Swift laments early fumble issues

After fumbling twice in the Bears first four games, running back D'Andre Swift said Thursday that his turnover problem is "over with now."

Week 5 TNF highlights: Best plays, moments, touchdowns, from Cowboys vs. Bucs

A look at the highlights from Dallas hosting Tampa Bay for "Thursday Night Football" to kick off Week 5.

Trevor Lawrence's Week 5 fantasy preview

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander joins athletes who became owners

The Oklahoma City Thunder star joins a list of athletes that includes LeBron James, Serena Williams, Wayne Gretzky and Tom Brady.

Chargers OC McDaniel: Calls for firing come 'with the territory'

Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel said calls for his firing come "with the territory of the job."

Is Sean Payton taking over playcalling duties good for Bo Nix?

Sean Payton says he's taking over playcalling for Broncos' offense

Broncos coach Sean Payton said he is taking over the offensive playcalling beginning Sunday against the Chargers as the team looks to kick-start a sputtering offense.

Gerald McCoy, Stephen A. make their Bills-Rams picks for MNF

Why Stephen A. trusts the Patriots more than the Raiders

McCarthy is staying the course as uneven Steelers try to steady themselves vs. the improving Colts

— Mike McCarthy spent the weekend after Pittsburgh’s uneven performance in a Thursday night loss to...