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Cleveland Browns:
- “Baker Mayfield hasn’t lost confidence in Cleveland Browns teammates despite drops in Oakland” (WKYC) - “Mayfield accepted responsibility for the missed opportunities and is doing what he can to help turn those drops into completions.”
- “Damarious Randall playing through pain and feeling like ‘we’re supposed to be 4-0’” (ABJ) - “Although he’s been playing well while dealing with a badly bruised heel suffered Sept. 16 in a 21-18 loss to the New Orleans Saints, the injury has made a difference.”
- “Tyrod Taylor: There’s nothing to be angry about” (PFT) - “Tyrod Taylor‘s run as the Browns starting quarterback came to an end in Week Three when he left the team’s game against the Jets to be evaluated for a head injury.”
- “Carlos Hyde remains Browns ‘workhorse’ but expect more carries for Nick Chubb” (Browns.com) - “Browns offensive coordinator Todd Haley said he’ll give the youngster more opportunities as the team’s offense continues coming into form.”
- “Jabrill Peppers clarifies comment about ‘wishy-washy Browns fans” (ESPN) - “Peppers spoke in the context of the Browns struggling to win. They started 1-2-1, lost a game in Oakland when they scored 42 points and are 2-33-1 since the 2016 season.”
NFL:
- “Injuries: Packers’ top three receivers remain sidelined” (NFL.com) - “Davante Adams is working with the rehab group on Thursday, coach Mike McCarthy said. The No. 1 receiver left Wednesday’s practice with a calf injury.”
- “Six Reasons for the NFL’s Early Offensive Explosion” (MMQB) - “When Jared Goff’s plant foot hit grass at the bottom of his drop with 1:30 left in the first half last Thursday, there were eight Viking defenders within 10 yards of the line of scrimmage.”
- “Richard Sherman: Rule tweaks helping average QBs put up HOF numbers” (ESPN) - “our weeks into the season, NFL teams are on a record-setting pace in a number of major offensive categories, including points scored, touchdowns, passing yards...”
- “Steelers O-line welcomes Le’Veon Bell but knows there are bigger issues to address before he returns” (CBS) - “We wouldn’t say it’s all love among the Steelers offensive linemen now that it appears Le’Veon Bell will rejoin the team before Week 8...”