Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden will declare for the 2025 NFL Draft, he told ESPN's Pete Tha...

Missouri wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/173183" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/173183">Luther Burden</a> will declare for the 2025 NFL Draft, he told <a href="https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/42740046/missouri-wr-luther-burden-iii-skip-bowl-enter-nfl-draft">ESPN's Pete Thamel</a>.The junior wideout will forgo his senior season and skip the team's bowl game to prepare for the draft, Thamel adds. Burden is expected to be selected in the first round. He has 147 catches for 1,888 receiving yards and six touchdowns over the last two years with the Tigers.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"I feel like this is the best time to enter the draft," Burden told Thamel. "I'm confident in myself and what I can do at the next level. I'm ready for the next step."He added: "They're getting a person who can obviously change the whole program for the better ... and they're getting the best playmaker in the country."Burden is considered one of the top three wide receivers in the draft, along with <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/179519" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/179519">Travis Hunter</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/173175" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/173175">Tetairoa McMillan</a>. He's listed at 5-foot-11, 205 pounds and can beat defenses deep while taking short passes for huge gains.The St. Louis native chose the Tigers over schools such as Georgia and Alabama as a five-star recruit coming out of high school. He'll leave Missouri with the sixth-most receiving yards in program history.

COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 16: Luther Burden III #3 of the Missouri Tigers plays against the South Carolina Gamecocks during their game at Williams-Brice Stadium on November 16, 2024 in Columbia, South Carolina.

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Tests on Monday confirmed that New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill suffered a season-ending ...

Tests on Monday confirmed that New Orleans Saints tight end <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/18741" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/18741">Taysom Hill</a> suffered a season-ending knee injury Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams, sources told <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1863636342699127188">Adam Schefter of ESPN</a>.The veteran has a torn ACL and additional damage in his knee, according to <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1863640049184616465">Ian Rapoport of NFL Network</a>. Hill was carted off the field in the fourth quarter after taking a low hit on a fourth-down carry. He finished the contest with 10 touches for 47 yards.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 34-year-old had his best game two weeks ago when he racked up 188 total yards and three touchdowns in a victory over the Cleveland Browns. Hill is known for playing all over the Saints' offense, as he took snaps at quarterback, wide receiver, tight end, and running back this campaign.<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/93354" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/93354">Foster Moreau</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/99908" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/99908">Juwan Johnson</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/200045" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/200045">Dallin Holker</a> are other tight ends on New Orleans' roster.

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 01: Taysom Hill #7 of the New Orleans Saints is carted off the field during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at Caesars Superdome on December 01, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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Baltimore Ravens quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/97162" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/97162">Lamar Jackson</a> said his mom was upset with him for leaving plays on the field in Sunday's loss against the Philadelphia Eagles."My momma just told me that. She just cussed me out," Jackson said when asked if he missed opportunities to gain yards with his legs in the contest, per <a href="https://x.com/jamisonhensley/status/1863394961393168796">Jamison Hensley of ESPN</a>.He added, "She said with lanes I shoulda took and ran, but you know I'm just trying to let guys develop routes. We had developing routes. I was just trying to go through my progressions. But yeah, she's right. I'm gonna do my shit."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Jackson finished the game with eight carries for 79 yards. However, 39 yards came on the final drive when the game was out of reach. He averaged only five yards a carry before the final series, more than one yard lower than his season average of 6.1.Baltimore's offense scored nine points on its first two drives but struggled to move the ball the rest of the way. Of the 30 teams who've played in Week 13, the Ravens' offense ranks 17th in EPA/play. Baltimore's offense led the league in EPA/play entering Sunday.Jackson finished the contest completing 23 of 26 passes for 237 yards with two touchdowns. His 41.6 quarterback rating was tied for his lowest mark in a game this season."We gon' get after it, I ain't gonna lie to you," Jackson added. "We gon' get after it. I can't wait for this (bye week) to get on. We've got the (New York) Giants coming up ... I'm just ready to go, man."The Ravens fell to 8-5 with the loss and are now 1.5 games back of the AFC North-leading Pittsburgh Steelers.

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 01: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens scrambles with the ball during the second quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at M&T Bank Stadium on December 01, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland.

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Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161668" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161668">DeVonta Smith</a> is inactive for Sunday's game against the Baltimore Ravens due to a hamstring injury.Smith went through pregame warmups and was pushing to play, but the Eagles are being cautious and holding him out, according to <a href="https://x.com/MikeGarafolo/status/1863310229393277163">Mike Garafolo of NFL Network</a>. The 26-year-old missed last week's contest against the Los Angeles Rams due to the ailment. He was limited in practice on Thursday and Friday after not participating in Wednesday's session. <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>This will be Smith's third missed game of the season after being inactive for a contest in late September against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers due to a concussion. Smith has 41 catches for 516 yards and four touchdowns this season.

ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 10: DeVonta Smith #6 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on from the field during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on November 10, 2024 in Arlington, Texas.

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Purdue fired head coach Ryan Walters, the school announced Sunday.  Walters went 5-19 in two seas...

Purdue fired head coach Ryan Walters, the school announced Sunday.Walters went 5-19 in two seasons after taking the job in 2023. He served as Illinois' defensive coordinator for two years before landing with the Boilermakers. Purdue fell to 1-11 and 0-9 in Big Ten play after a 66-0 loss to Indiana on Saturday. Six of the Boilermakers' losses this season came by 35-plus points.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Walters' .208 win percentage is the lowest mark of any Purdue coach in program history. The last Boilermakers head coach to not hold the job for at least four seasons was Bob DeMoss, who left in 1972.The 38-year-old led one of the best defenses in college football in 2022 before replacing Jeff Brohm at Purdue. Illinois ranked second in the nation in points per game allowed and fourth in yards per contest allowed that season.Walters failed to replicate that success with Purdue, as the Boilermakers allowed 43.5 points per game this season.

WEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA - NOVEMBER 16: Head coach Ryan Walters of the Purdue Boilermakers walks off the field at halftime against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Ross-Ade Stadium on November 16, 2024 in West Lafayette, Indiana.

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The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed offensive tackle <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161837" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161837">Walker Little</a> to a contract extension, the team announced Sunday. It's a three-year, $45-million deal with $26 million guaranteed, sources told <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1863231433688445052">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a>.Little is now locked up through the 2027 season. He became Jacksonville's starting left tackle after the team dealt <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/84051" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/84051">Cam Robinson</a> to the Minnesota Vikings before the trade deadline. <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 25-year-old has allowed two sacks and eight pressures during 291 pass-block snaps in 2024, according to PFF. Jacksonville selected Little in the second round of the 2021 draft, and he's played in 51 games with 21 starts during his four-year career.Walker's deal adds to a long list of expensive contracts the Jaguars have dished out in 2024, as they've also extended <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161653" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161653">Trevor Lawrence</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161838" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161838">Tyson Campbell</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/98635" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/98635">Josh Hines-Allen</a>. The Jaguars also handed lucrative contacts to <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/63626" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/63626">Arik Armstead</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/115240" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/115240">Gabe Davis</a> in free agency.Jacksonville is 2-9 heading into Sunday's contest against the Houston Texans. Lawrence is set to return following a two-game absence after suffering a shoulder injury against the Philadelphia Eagles.

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 06: Walker Little #72 of the Jacksonville Jaguars looks on from the sideline during the national anthem prior to an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts at EverBank Stadium on October 6, 2024 in Jacksonville, Florida.

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Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199811" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199811">Darius Robinson</a> will make his season debut against the Minnesota Vikings, according to <a href="https://x.com/TomPelissero/status/1863225511977083307">Tom Pelissero of NFL Network</a>.Robinson has been sidelined with a calf injury. He was selected with the 27th pick in the 2024 draft and will be the 31st and final first-round pick to play in a game this season. Vikings quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199765" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199765">J.J. McCarthy</a> is the only player selected within the first 32 picks who won't suit up after going down with a season-ending knee injury before the campaign started.The Missouri product suffered the ailment in August and was placed on injured reserve before Week 1. He was activated to the active roster in late October and has been practicing to prepare for his debut.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Arizona ranks 30th in pressure rate and doesn't have a player with five or more sacks this season.Robinson totaled 43 tackles and 8.5 sacks in his final season at Missouri.

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - APRIL 25: (L-R) Darius Robinson poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected 27th overall by the Arizona Cardinals during the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft at Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza on April 25, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan.

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Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/114847" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/114847">Hollywood Brown</a> is likely to return before the end of the regular season after suffering a shoulder injury in August, sources told <a href="https://www.nfl.com/news/chiefs-wr-marquise-brown-shoulder-nearing-return-could-play-by-end-of-regular-season">NFL Network's Ian Rapoport</a>.Brown has an appointment with his surgeon in Week 15 to potentially get cleared for a return to practice. If all goes well, the wideout could play in Weeks 16 or 17, Rapoport adds. The 27-year-old suffered a dislocated sternoclavicular joint during a preseason game. He was placed on injured reserve in September and was expected to be sidelined until January. <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Kansas City signed Brown to a one-year, $7-million deal in free agency. He spent the previous two seasons with the Arizona Cardinals before landing with the Chiefs. The Baltimore Ravens selected Brown in the first round of the 2019 draft.The Oklahoma product would add some play-making ability to a Chiefs wide receiver room that lost <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188109" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188109">Rashee Rice</a> to a season-ending injury in early October. Kansas City also acquired <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/46606" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/46606">DeAndre Hopkins</a> before the trade deadline to bolster the pass-catcher room. Despite having star quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/89514" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/89514">Patrick Mahomes</a>, the team ranks 23rd in yards per reception, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/stats/team/_/stat/receiving/table/receiving/sort/yardsPerReception/dir/desc">ESPN</a>.Brown has 313 receptions for 3,644 receiving yards and 28 touchdowns in 72 career games.

JACKSONVILLE, FL - AUGUST 10: Wide Receiver Hollywood Brown #5 of the Kansas City Chiefs warms up prior to a preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium on August 10, 2024 in Jacksonville, Florida. The Jaguars defeated the Chiefs 26 to 13.

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Baltimore Ravens linebacker <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/97808" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/97808">Roquan Smith</a> is expected to play against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, according to <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1863165444170846655">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a>.Smith missed last week's game versus the Los Angeles Chargers due to a hamstring injury. He wanted to suit up Monday night after testing the ailment during warmups, but Baltimore wanted to be cautious and held him out of the contest, Schefter adds.The 27-year-old suffered the injury during Baltimore's loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Nov. 17. He's only missed two games with the Ravens since being acquired in 2022.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Smith leads the Ravens in tackles with 110. The two-time first-team All-Pro also has three tackles for loss and one forced fumble this season.

BALTIMORE, MD - SEPTEMBER 29: Baltimore Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith (0) before a play during an NFL game between the Buffalo Bills and the Baltimore Ravens on September 29, 2024, at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD.

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The Chicago Bears fired head coach Matt Eberflus, the team announced Friday, hours after he held ...

The Chicago Bears fired head coach Matt Eberflus, the team announced Friday, hours after he held a press conference in which he expressed confidence he would keep his job.The Bears lost their sixth game in a row Thursday, falling to the Detroit Lions 23-20. Eberflus exits with a 14-32 record at the helm. His dismissal marks the first time in franchise history that Chicago has fired a head coach during the season.Offensive coordinator Thomas Brown will take over as interim head coach.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"This morning, after meeting with (chairman) George (H. McCaskey) and (president and CEO) Kevin (Warren), we informed Matt of our decision to move in a different direction with the leadership of our football team and the head coaching position," Bears general manager Ryan Poles said in a statement. "I thank Matt for his hard work, professionalism and dedication to our organization. We extend our gratitude for his commitment to the Chicago Bears and wish him and his family the best."The firing follows a clock management blunder that contributed to Chicago's Thanksgiving loss. Quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199760" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199760">Caleb Williams</a> was sacked with 30 seconds remaining at the Lions' 41-yard line. Instead of using a timeout, Eberflus let Williams organize the offense for a quick attempt on third down.The rookie ultimately overthrew wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199761" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199761">Rome Odunze</a> on the game's final play. Eberlus said afterward that he believed he handled the sequence "the right way."Eberflus participated in a Zoom press conference Friday morning before getting fired. The 54-year-old said he was "confident" he would retain his job but noted he would meet with Warren and Poles later in the day."I'm just going to be working on finishing up (Thursday's) game, doing a good job of evaluating that, our after-action report like we always do," Eberflus told reporters Friday, including <a href="https://www.nfl.com/news/bears-matt-eberflus-confident-he-ll-be-coaching-against-49ers-in-week-14">NFL.com's Kevin Patra</a>."And then I'll be working into San Francisco. Again, those are conversations we'll have, and again, I'm confident I'll be working on to San Francisco and getting ready for that game."The Bears have dropped four one-score games during their current losing streak. One of those defeats came on a last-second Hail Mary attempt by the Washington Commanders in which Chicago cornerback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188187" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188187">Tyrique Stevenson</a> taunted and celebrated with fans with his back to the ball before the Commanders scored a game-winning touchdown.Eberflus dismissed offensive coordinator Shane Waldron on Nov. 12 and replaced him with Brown. Williams and the Bears' offense have struggled to remain consistent this season, ranking 22nd in EPA/play and success rate through 12 games, according to <a href="https://rbsdm.com/stats/stats/">Ben Baldwin's database</a>.The defense has also experienced its fair share of problems. After ranking third in EPA/play through the first six weeks, the defense is 21st in that statistic since Week 7. The unit has allowed an average of 24.2 points per game over the Bears' last five contests.Poles hired Eberflus in January 2022. Eberflus previously served as defensive coordinator for the Indianapolis Colts from 2018-2021.Brown was promoted from passing game coordinator after Waldron's dismissal. The 38-year-old served as the Carolina Panthers' offensive coordinator last season.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 17: Head coach Matt Eberflus of the Chicago Bears looks on from the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field on November 17, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.

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Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161653" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161653">Trevor Lawrence</a> is expected to start against the Houston Texans on Sunday, head coach Doug Pederson said Friday, per <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1862535415011459438">Adam Schefter of ESPN</a>.Lawrence has missed the last two games due to a shoulder injury he suffered versus the Philadelphia Eagles. He's been listed as a limited participant in practice this week. "He's had a good week. Anytime you get your starting quarterback back out there, that gives you a little energy and all that. It's a positive, yes," Pederson told reporters, according to <a href="https://x.com/AdamJWexler/status/1862536729321783353">Adam Wexler of SportsTalk 970</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Jacksonville has been outscored 64-13 in the two games Lawrence has missed. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161650" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161650">Mac Jones</a> started both contests, totaling 277 passing yards with zero touchdowns and three interceptions. Lawrence, 25, is 2-7 in nine starts this campaign. The former first overall pick has 2,004 passing yards with 11 touchdowns and six interceptions with an 87.9 passer rating in 2024.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 3: Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Jacksonville Jaguars warms up prior to the start of the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on November 3, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Dolphins linebacker Jordyn Brooks blamed the cold weather at Lambeau Field for contributing to Mi...

Dolphins linebacker <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/109817" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/109817">Jordyn Brooks</a> blamed the cold weather at Lambeau Field for contributing to Miami's 30-17 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Thursday night."I feel like we let the elements control the way that we played," Brooks said postgame, according to <a href="https://x.com/chrisperk/status/1862366399450292411">Chris Perkins of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel</a>. "As a group, I thought we were soft. Simple as that."I don't know if guys were too cold, I don't know what it was, but I feel like the elements played a part in how we played as a group."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Thursday's result was Miami's seventh-straight loss in which the temperature at kickoff was below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. The Dolphins missed 20 tackles on defense throughout the contest, according to <a href="https://x.com/schadjoe/status/1862353374168944805">Joe Schad of the Palm Beach Post</a>.After Miami held Green Bay to a three-and-out on its opening drive, returner <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199905" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199905">Malik Washington</a> muffed a punt that gave the Packers the ball inside the Dolphins' 10-yard line. The Packers capitalized and scored a touchdown three plays later, helping them to get off to a 24-3 lead at halftime.Miami inched closer in the second half, trailing 27-11 midway through the third quarter. However, it couldn't get within one score, and a turnover on downs at Green Bay's 1-yard line with just under 10 minutes left all but iced the contest."The weather and the cold, I didn't really see that as much of a factor as playing football and technique and fundamentals and bringing our feet collectively and getting our hips into tackles," head coach Mike McDaniel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJlKe50jWow&amp;t=30s">said</a> about his team's issues.He added: "Eventually, you have to overcome it if you're trying to do anything in this league. ... Our guys will look forward to executing in the cold weather at the next opportunity. I think they know they can, so they need to and they want to."The Dolphins fell to 5-7 with the loss, two games back of the 7-5 Denver Broncos, who own the seventh seed in the AFC playoff picture. Miami faces off against the New York Jets in its next contest.

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER 28: Jordyn Brooks #20 of the Miami Dolphins sits on the field during the second half of the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on November 28, 2024 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

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Cleveland Browns quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/64259" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/64259">Jameis Winston</a> expressed his desire Wednesday to re-sign with the Cleveland Browns after the 2024 campaign."Of course" Winston said when asked if he wants to return next season, according to <a href="https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2024/11/jameis-winston-on-if-hed-like-to-re-sign-with-the-browns-and-his-reunion-with-sean-payton-on-monday-night.html">Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com.</a> "I've truly embraced this city, I love the hard nose, I love the beautiful trees three months out the year. It's truly, everywhere I go ... I talk about I'm grateful and it's as simple as that, man."He added: "I'm grateful for the fans challenging me. I'm grateful for the fans lifting me up. I'm grateful for you all challenging me and lifting me up, man."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Winston signed a one-year, $4-million contract with the Browns in March. He took over the starting quarterback job in Week 8 after <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188280" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188280">Dorian Thompson-Robinson</a> was sidelined due to a finger injury. Thompson-Robinson was named the starting signal-caller following <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/84667" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/84667">Deshaun Watson</a>'s season-ending Achilles ailment. The 30-year-old Winston shined in his first start, throwing for 334 yards and three touchdowns in a win over the Baltimore Ravens. He's 2-2 in four starts and coming off a victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday Night Football.Winston has gone viral this year for his excitement during games and entertaining interviews with reporters before and after contests. <figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Jameis Winston is a national treasure. <a href="https://t.co/DL4jzhuhZg">pic.twitter.com/DL4jzhuhZg</a>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1859943605605204468?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 22, 2024</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>"I enjoy it," Browns running back <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/83417" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/83417">Nick Chubb</a> said of Winston's personality. "I think our team feeds off of that. We all need a guy on the team that's like Jameis. He brings that part to our team and everyone appreciates him."Chubb added: "He's a competitor, next-play guy. No matter what happens in the game, we still have a chance to come back and get a win with him."Watson is under contract over the next two seasons with $72-plus million cap hits in 2025 and 2026. The Browns will have their first-round pick in the upcoming draft for the first time since executing the Watson trade in 2022.Winston has 1,183 passing yards with six touchdowns and four interceptions over four starts this season. The Browns will take on the Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football.

CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 21: Jameis Winston #5 of the Cleveland Browns looks on from the field after an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Huntington Bank Field on November 21, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.

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San Francisco 49ers linebacker <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/89985" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/89985">Fred Warner</a> revealed Wednesday that he's playing through a fractured bone in his ankle."It's something I deal with every game," Warner said, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/42648035/49ers-fred-warner-says-playing-fractured-bone-ankle">Nick Wagoner of ESPN</a>. "I get on that table before every game and get it shot up every single game just to be able to roll. But it's not an excuse. It's just what it is. That's the NFL. "You're not going to be healthy. You've got to go out there, you've got to find ways to execute, to play at a high level and to win every single week."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Warner suffered the injury in the first half of a late September win over the New England Patriots. He recorded seven tackles and a pick-6 before exiting the game. While he didn't play in the second half, he stated after the contest that he would be fine and returned the next game against the Arizona Cardinals.Warner has played in every contest this season and hasn't been on the injury report since Week 6. He's expected to play in his ninth straight game with the ailment Sunday against the Buffalo Bills."Any time you fracture a bone, if you just continue to play on it, the bone is usually not going to be able to heal itself. So, just got to continue to just fight through," Warner added. The Niners are banged up. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/111907" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/111907">Nick Bosa</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/14297" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/14297">Trent Williams</a> didn't practice Wednesday after not suiting up Sunday versus the Green Bay Packers. Quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174189" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174189">Brock Purdy</a> was listed as limited in practice but threw only one pass in the open media period of Wednesday's session, per Wagoner.Warner, a three-time All-Pro, has 84 tackles, four forced fumbles, and two interceptions this season.

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 17: Fred Warner #54 of the San Francisco 49ers looks on from the sideline in the fourth quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Levi's Stadium on November 17, 2024 in Santa Clara, California.

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<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/747" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/747">Aaron Rodgers</a> believes the New York Jets continue to have a problem with internal discussions getting leaked to the media.When asked Wednesday if it's still an issue, Rodgers <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TFQuf3GfD4">told</a> reporters: "100% yes."A reporter countered by asking how he would stop the leaks, to which a smiling Rodgers said: "It starts with figuring out what they are and putting a stop to it."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The veteran signal-caller <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/2785522" href="https://thescore.com/news/2785522">was frustrated</a> last year when a report surfaced about quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161648" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161648">Zach Wilson</a> being hesitant to play again after getting benched, calling the leak "chickenshit at its core.""When you use sources and, whether intentional or unintentional, try to assassinate someone's character like that report does for Zach, I have a real hard time with that," Rodgers said in December.He added: "You're basically saying that this kid is quitting on the team and doesn't want to play and is giving the middle finger to the organization."<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5941684/2024/11/23/russinis-what-im-hearing-the-day-the-jets-fell-apart-and-the-broncos-rallied-belichick-best-fits/">The Athletic's Dianna Russini</a> reported Saturday that it "appears increasingly likely" that Rodgers could be placed on injured reserve in the coming weeks. Head coach Jeff Ulbrich <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3139835" href="https://thescore.com/news/3139835">dismissed</a> that report Monday, saying there has been no discussion of shutting down the 40-year-old quarterback.New York is in the midst of another disappointing season, sitting at 3-8 ahead of Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks. Since the start of the campaign, the Jets have demoted offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett, fired head coach Robert Saleh, and dismissed general manager Joe Douglas.Rodgers is on pace to have one of the worst seasons of his career. He sits 28th in success rate this year among 35 qualifying quarterbacks, according to <a href="https://rbsdm.com/stats/stats/">Ben Baldwin's database</a>. His 88.9 passer rating would be the lowest mark of his career since becoming a full-time starter in 2008.The four-time MVP <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3141114" href="https://thescore.com/news/3141114">said</a> this week that his first option would be to return to the Jets if he plays again in 2025.

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - NOVEMBER 17: Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts at MetLife Stadium on November 17, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/87611" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/87611">Deebo Samuel</a> doesn't understand why people believe head coach Kyle Shanahan is on the hot seat after the team's 5-6 start to the 2024 campaign."Since I've been here, I don't think we've had nothing but one losing season, and I think that was Covid," the wideout said on the "<a href="https://x.com/BleacherReport/status/1861552411200102722">Cleats and Convos</a>" podcast."First year, Super Bowl. Second year, I mean COVID hit. Year after that, NFC Championship. Year after that, NFC Championship again. Last year, Super Bowl," Samuel added. "So it's like, why are you saying he's in the hot seat?" <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Shanahan owns a 69-57 record in eight campaigns as San Francisco's sideline boss. Since 2021, the 49ers sit tied for fourth in regular-season wins and have the second-most playoff victories in the NFL.The Niners are coming off a 38-10 loss to the Green Bay Packers in which they played without <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174189" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174189">Brock Purdy</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/14297" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/14297">Trent Williams</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/111907" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/111907">Nick Bosa</a>. The defeat dropped them to last in the NFC West, but they still sit just one game back of the first-place Seattle Seahawks.San Francisco has struggled to overcome injuries to key players this season - both <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/125339" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/125339">Brandon Aiyuk</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/85079" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/85079">Christian McCaffrey</a> have also missed time. As a result, Shanahan's offense, which ranked inside the top six in points per game in 2022 and 2023, is 13th in the NFL this year. The defense has also failed to meet expectations, sitting 20th in success rate through 11 games."At the end of the day, we're 5-6 right now, but we got like six, seven games ahead," Samuel added. "Kyle is one of the smartest, most 'player' coaches people can ask for."I don't get into, 'he on the hot seat, he this, he that.' I just look at it from me going into the building every day and just see his approach to the game. Even though we're kind of behind the eight ball right now, he doesn't look at it that way. If he could start it all over again, this is where he would want to be."The 49ers' next tilt is against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday Night Football.

TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 10: Deebo Samuel Sr. #1 and Head Coach Kyle Shanahan of the San Francisco 49ers on the sideline before the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on November 10, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. The 49ers defeated the Buccaneers 23-20.

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Alabama fell outside the top 12 as the latest College Football Playoff rankings were released Tuesday.The top four remained the same, with Notre Dame jumping into the fifth slot, while Boise State climbed one spot and still has a bye in the new format.<figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<th>Rank</th>
<th>Team</th>
<th>Record</th>
<th>Previous Rank</th>
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</thead>
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<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td>Oregon</td>
<td>11-0</td>
<td>1</td>
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<td>2</td>
<td>Ohio State</td>
<td>10-1</td>
<td>2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>Texas</td>
<td>10-1</td>
<td>3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>Penn State</td>
<td>10-1</td>
<td>4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td>Notre Dame</td>
<td>10-1</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6</td>
<td>Miami</td>
<td>10-1</td>
<td>8</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7</td>
<td>Georgia</td>
<td>9-2</td>
<td>10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8</td>
<td>Tennessee</td>
<td>9-2</td>
<td>11</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>9</td>
<td>SMU</td>
<td>10-1</td>
<td>13</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>10</td>
<td>Indiana</td>
<td>10-1</td>
<td>5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>11</td>
<td>Boise State</td>
<td>10-1</td>
<td>12</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>12</td>
<td>Clemson</td>
<td>9-2</td>
<td>17</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure>Clemson, who rose from 17th, are inside the top 12 but not currently in the playoff. Another ACC team in SMU saw a jump up the rankings, as the Mustangs are inside the top 10 after improving their record to 10-1.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Indiana fell five spots after a blowout loss to Ohio State but remains inside the top 10. Georgia, who will play the winner of Texas A&amp;M and Texas in the SEC championship, moved up to No. 7 in the rankings.Oregon, Miami, Texas, and Boise State would all get first-round byes with the new bracket projection.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
The NEW CFP bracket projection 🏈 Did your team make the cut? 👀 <a href="https://t.co/ZllfR51pys">pic.twitter.com/ZllfR51pys</a>— ESPN (@espn) <a href="https://twitter.com/espn/status/1861585601675346199?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 27, 2024</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Colorado and Ole Miss were other schools that dipped in the rankings after losses on Saturday. Arizona State, who will secure a spot in the Big 12 title game with a win over Arizona, jumped five spots after taking down BYU.Below are the rest of the teams that occupy the top 25 spots.<figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<th>Rank</th>
<th>Team</th>
<th>Record</th>
<th>Previous Rank</th>
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</thead>
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<td>13</td>
<td>Alabama</td>
<td>8-3</td>
<td>7</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>14</td>
<td>Ole Miss</td>
<td>8-3</td>
<td>9</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>15</td>
<td>South Carolina</td>
<td>8-3</td>
<td>18</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>16</td>
<td>Arizona State</td>
<td>9-2</td>
<td>21</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>17</td>
<td>Tulane</td>
<td>9-2</td>
<td>20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>18</td>
<td>Iowa State</td>
<td>9-2</td>
<td>22</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>19</td>
<td>BYU</td>
<td>9-2</td>
<td>14</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>20</td>
<td>Texas A&amp;M</td>
<td>8-3</td>
<td>15</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>21</td>
<td>Missouri</td>
<td>8-3</td>
<td>23</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>22</td>
<td>UNLV</td>
<td>9-2</td>
<td>24</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>23</td>
<td>Illinois</td>
<td>8-3</td>
<td>25</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>24</td>
<td>Kansas State</td>
<td>8-3</td>
<td>NR</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>25</td>
<td>Colorado</td>
<td>8-3</td>
<td>16</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure>

COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 23: Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Jack Sawyer (33), tight end Gee Scott Jr. (88) and head coach Ryan Day run onto the field before the game against the Indiana Hoosiers and the Ohio State Buckeyes on November 23, 2024, at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, OH.

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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/120335" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/120335">CeeDee Lamb</a> admitted Tuesday that he's fighting through injuries to remain on the field."I'm banged up, I'm not even going to lie to you," Lamb said, according to <a href="https://x.com/jonmachota/status/1861548519955320939">Jon Machota of The Athletic</a>. "I'm willing to do whatever, to go out there and do whatever to have my presence felt. … I'm all for the team winning, as you can tell."He added: "This is definitely one of the toughest years for me body-wise. But that ain't stopping nothing. That's for sure."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Lamb is dealing with back and foot ailments heading into the Cowboys' Thanksgiving contest against the New York Giants. He was listed as a limited participant in Monday and Tuesday's practices but is expected to suit up this week.The 25-year-old has been on Dallas' injury report since Week 9 with various ailments, including a shoulder injury he suffered against the Atlanta Falcons. The Cowboys were able to keep their slim playoff hopes alive with a victory over Washington on Sunday. They are two games back in the loss column of the seventh-seeded Commanders and have the ninth-easiest schedule to finish the season, according to opponents' win percentage, per <a href="https://www.tankathon.com/nfl/remaining_schedule_strength">Tankathon</a>.Lamb is producing solid numbers despite backup signal-caller <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/65598" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/65598">Cooper Rush</a> starting the last three games. The Oklahoma product leads the NFL in receptions (77) and boasts 841 receiving yards and four touchdowns.Rush, who is on the injury report with a knee injury, says he's good to go and is expected to get his fourth straight start, according to <a href="https://x.com/SlaterNFL/status/1861550707377152501">Jane Slater of NFL Network</a>.

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 18: CeeDee Lamb #88 of the Dallas Cowboys looks on from the sideline during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans at AT&T Stadium on November 18, 2024 in Arlington, Texas.

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Ole Miss wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/149070" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/149070">Tre Harris</a> exited Saturday's 24-17 loss against Florida due to a lower-body injury suffered in the second quarter. Harris left the game after attempting a leaping catch close to the sideline. He was helped to the locker room and never returned to the contest.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Tre Harris Ole Miss top rated wide receiver just can’t stay on the field <a href="https://t.co/Muw2R0LMch">pic.twitter.com/Muw2R0LMch</a>— Davinci23 (@Davinci23638919) <a href="https://twitter.com/Davinci23638919/status/1860403338032087156?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 23, 2024</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>This was Harris' first game back after missing the previous three contests due to a lower-body injury. He entered Saturday as the SEC's leading receiver with 987 yards. <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Harris hauled in a 43-yard touchdown in the second quarter before exiting the game, putting him over 1,000 yards on the season.

ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 30: Ole Miss Rebels wide receiver Tre Harris (9) during the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl between the Penn State Nittany Lions and the Mississippi Rebels on December 30, 2023 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.

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New York Giants quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/97984" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/97984">Daniel Jones</a> admitted that his $23-million injury guarantee played a role in the team's decision to demote him to third-string quarterback."Yeah, I think that was a piece of the conversation," Jones said Thursday, according to <a href="https://x.com/SNYGiants/status/1859687265041068458">SNY</a>. "I wanted to play, badly, and do what I could to play."Jones was officially benched Monday after going 2-8 in 10 starts this season. He's thrown for 2,070 yards with eight touchdowns and seven interceptions in 2024. <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>If Jones suffers an injury and is unable to pass a physical this offseason, New York will be on the hook for $23 million. The Giants signed him to a four-year, $160-million contract in 2023, but he has no guaranteed salary remaining if he stays healthy.The Denver Broncos benched Russell Wilson for the final two games of the 2023 season due to injury guarantees in his contract. "I want to be on the field. I tried to do as much as I could to make that possible and create a situation where we were both comfortable," Jones <a href="https://x.com/SNYGiants/status/1859688159606415535">said</a> when asked if he would waive his injury designation.He added: "It's the unfortunate business side of the game."The 27-year-old Jones is behind <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/98893" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/98893">Drew Lock</a> and new starter <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188915" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188915">Tommy DeVito</a> on the depth chart. He was spotted at Thursday's practice getting reps at safety on the scout team defense, according to <a href="https://x.com/DDuggan21/status/1859664567090950317">Dan Duggan of The Athletic</a>."I got the injury guarantee so that's that, I understand it," Jones <a href="https://x.com/SNYGiants/status/1859688797962715311">said</a> when asked about his limited involvement in practice this week. "They don't want to take any risk. At that point, just do as you're told."The Duke product opened his press conference by reading a prepared message in which he thanked Giants fans and praised the organization.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Daniel Jones issues an opening statement after his benching: "The opportunity to play for the New York Giants was truly a dream come true" <a href="https://t.co/CHDW0NsHZ7">pic.twitter.com/CHDW0NsHZ7</a>— Giants Videos (@SNYGiants) <a href="https://twitter.com/SNYGiants/status/1859685555551801679?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 21, 2024</a>
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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 06: Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants looks on during the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on October 06, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. The New York Giants won 29-20.

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