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Colts’ Richardson to IR with throwing-shoulder injury Indianapolis quarterback Anthony Richardson (above) winces in pain, after injuring his shoulder last Sunday at home against the Tennessee Titans. The Colts won the game, but lost Richardson for at least four weeks, as they put him on injured reserve on Wednesday. Garner Minshew will start in his place. (Photo courtesy of GETTY IMAGES)

Indianapolis quarterback Anthony Richardson (above) winces in pain, after injuring his shoulder last Sunday at home against the Tennessee Titans. The Colts won the game, but lost Richardson for at least four weeks, as they put him on injured reserve on Wednesday. Garner Minshew will start in his place. (Photo courtesy of GETTY IMAGES)

Colts’ Richardson to IR with throwing-shoulder injury

Mitch Lucas October 11, 2023

So far, Indianapolis rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson looks like a solid pick – when he’s on the...

Brady defends Belichick: ‘He’s got the same coaching style… Football’s a hard sport’ New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick (above) was defended Tuesday by his former quarterback, Tom Brady, on Brady's "Let's Go!" podcast after the Patriots' disastrous last two games, overwhelming losses at Dallas and at home to New Orleans. (Photo courtesy of NYPOST.COM)

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick (above) was defended Tuesday by his former quarterback, Tom Brady, on Brady's "Let's Go!" podcast after the Patriots' disastrous last two games, overwhelming losses at Dallas and at home to New Orleans. (Photo courtesy of NYPOST.COM)

Brady defends Belichick: ‘He’s got the same coaching style… Football’s a hard sport’

Mitch Lucas October 10, 2023

Arguably the greatest pro football coach of all time, who has had the worst back-to-back losses in...

Vikings’ Jefferson being placed on IR Minnesota Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson (foreground) makes a catch Sunday against Kansas City safety Justin Reid. But Jefferson left the game in the fourth quarter with a strained hamstring, one that will now require him to be placed on injured reserve. (Photo by BRUCE KLUCKHOHN, courtesy of THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Minnesota Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson (foreground) makes a catch Sunday against Kansas City safety Justin Reid. But Jefferson left the game in the fourth quarter with a strained hamstring, one that will now require him to be placed on injured reserve. (Photo by BRUCE KLUCKHOHN, courtesy of THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Vikings’ Jefferson being placed on IR

Mitch Lucas October 10, 2023

The NFL is one big injury report sometimes, and often times, it’s just a bit depressing. The...

NFL INJURY REPORT, PART II: Jets’ RT Vera-Tucker likely done for season; Dolphins’ Achane has knee injury; Cowboys’ Vander Esch injures neck again New York Jets right tackle Alijah Vera-Tucker (above) has a torn Achilles tendon and is likely lost for the season, reports say. (Photo courtesy of SPORTS.YAHOO.COM)

New York Jets right tackle Alijah Vera-Tucker (above) has a torn Achilles tendon and is likely lost for the season, reports say. (Photo courtesy of SPORTS.YAHOO.COM)

NFL INJURY REPORT, PART II: Jets’ RT Vera-Tucker likely done for season; Dolphins’ Achane has knee injury; Cowboys’ Vander Esch injures neck again

Mitch Lucas October 9, 2023

When we released Monday’s injury news, we figured there would be some add-ons. Unfortunately, we were right....

Packers, Raiders meet tonight in Vegas The Green Bay Packers, including quarterback Jordan Love (above), play the Las Vegas Raiders tonight in Vegas. (Photo courtesy of PACKERS.COM)

The Green Bay Packers, including quarterback Jordan Love (above), play the Las Vegas Raiders tonight in Vegas. (Photo courtesy of PACKERS.COM)

Packers, Raiders meet tonight in Vegas

Mitch Lucas October 9, 2023

Not many times in the last – well, ever – have the Green Bay Packers had to...

NOON KICKOFF NFL ROUNDUP | Saints give Patriots a myriad of reasons to change things in 34-0 rout; Dolphins roll; Steelers beat Ravens; Jaguars sink Bills in London New England coach Bill Belichick (left) has some decisions to make, including on quarterback Mac Jones (right) after a crushing 34-0 defeat Sunday at home by the New Orleans Saints. (Photo by MATT STONE -COURTESY OF MEDIA NEWS GROUP-BOSTON HERALD)

New England coach Bill Belichick (left) has some decisions to make, including on quarterback Mac Jones (right) after a crushing 34-0 defeat Sunday at home by the New Orleans Saints. (Photo by MATT STONE -COURTESY OF MEDIA NEWS GROUP-BOSTON HERALD)

NOON KICKOFF NFL ROUNDUP | Saints give Patriots a myriad of reasons to change things in 34-0 rout; Dolphins roll; Steelers beat Ravens; Jaguars sink Bills in London

Mitch Lucas October 8, 2023

Blowouts and surprises – and a possible changing of the guard in New England. The National Football...

AFTERNOON, LATE COLLEGE FOOTBALL ROUNDUP | USC, Williams avoid upset in 3OT vs. Arizona; ‘Bama holds off A&M; Notre Dame can’t escape Louisville; Miami falls on late TD pass to GA Tech Southern Cal quarterback Caleb WIlliams (left) outran Arizona defenders to the end zone for a two-point conversion here, to escape an upset bid by the Wildcats. Southern Cal won in triple overtime, 43-41. (Photo courtesy of USATODAY.COM)

Southern Cal quarterback Caleb WIlliams (left) outran Arizona defenders to the end zone for a two-point conversion here, to escape an upset bid by the Wildcats. Southern Cal won in triple overtime, 43-41. (Photo courtesy of USATODAY.COM)

AFTERNOON, LATE COLLEGE FOOTBALL ROUNDUP | USC, Williams avoid upset in 3OT vs. Arizona; ‘Bama holds off A&M; Notre Dame can’t escape Louisville; Miami falls on late TD pass to GA Tech

Mitch Lucas October 8, 2023

Ninth-ranked Southern Cal and reigning Heisman Trophy-winner Caleb Williams needed triple overtime to survive an upset bid...

Week 5 NFL schedule, and TFB picks Cincinnati quarterback Joe Burrow (above) will try and keep his Bengals from falling to 1-4 at Arizona on Sunday. (Photo courtesy of CBSSPORTS.COM)

Cincinnati quarterback Joe Burrow (above) will try and keep his Bengals from falling to 1-4 at Arizona on Sunday. (Photo courtesy of CBSSPORTS.COM)

Week 5 NFL schedule, and TFB picks

Mitch Lucas October 7, 2023

Week five of the National Football League kicked off with a mild upset on Thursday, the Chicago...

EARLY-KICK COLLEGE FOOTBALL ROUNDUP | Gabriel leads late OU comeback to top Texas Oklahoma quarterback Dillon Gabriel (left) avoids the rush of Texas linebacker Jaylan Ford. OU scored late to top the Longhorns, 34-30. (Photo by JEFFREY McWHORTER - COURTESY OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Oklahoma quarterback Dillon Gabriel (left) avoids the rush of Texas linebacker Jaylan Ford. OU scored late to top the Longhorns, 34-30. (Photo by JEFFREY McWHORTER - COURTESY OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)

EARLY-KICK COLLEGE FOOTBALL ROUNDUP | Gabriel leads late OU comeback to top Texas

Mitch Lucas October 7, 2023

Missouri took LSU to the wire, Maryland out-played Ohio State – for a half, and Texas and...

Packers lose Bakhtiari for the season Green Bay left tackle David Bakhtiari (above) was placed on IR last week, and the Packers now know they've lost Bakhtiari for the season; he'll have a fifth surgery on his knee. (Photo courtesy of NYPOST.COM)

Green Bay left tackle David Bakhtiari (above) was placed on IR last week, and the Packers now know they've lost Bakhtiari for the season; he'll have a fifth surgery on his knee. (Photo courtesy of NYPOST.COM)

Packers lose Bakhtiari for the season

Mitch Lucas October 7, 2023

Ahead of Monday night’s game at Las Vegas, the Green Bay Packers got some possibly-expected but nevertheless...

Colts’ Richardson to IR with throwing-shoulder injury

Brady defends Belichick: ‘He’s got the same coaching style… Football’s a hard sport’

Vikings’ Jefferson being placed on IR

NFL INJURY REPORT, PART II: Jets’ RT Vera-Tucker likely done for season; Dolphins’ Achane has knee injury; Cowboys’ Vander Esch injures neck again

Packers, Raiders meet tonight in Vegas

NOON KICKOFF NFL ROUNDUP | Saints give Patriots a myriad of reasons to change things in 34-0 rout; Dolphins roll; Steelers beat Ravens; Jaguars sink Bills in London

AFTERNOON, LATE COLLEGE FOOTBALL ROUNDUP | USC, Williams avoid upset in 3OT vs. Arizona; ‘Bama holds off A&M; Notre Dame can’t escape Louisville; Miami falls on late TD pass to GA Tech

Week 5 NFL schedule, and TFB picks

EARLY-KICK COLLEGE FOOTBALL ROUNDUP | Gabriel leads late OU comeback to top Texas

Packers lose Bakhtiari for the season

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