Arik Armstead is this week’s NFLPA Community MVP

49ers defensive lineman Arik Armstead‘s on-field efforts have resulted in four tackles and a sack this season and his off-field efforts have earned him recognition from the NFL Players Association. The NFLPA announced on Friday that Armstead has been named this week’s Community MVP. Armstead donated $250,000 to establish the Armstead Academy in his hometown [more]

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Tom Brady claims he hasn’t thought much about managing emotions

In June, Tom Brady admitted that 90 percent of the things he says are bullshit. On Thursday, he said some things that likely fall into the 90-percent side of that ledger. He was asked about managing his emotions when he returns to Gillette Stadium on Friday night. “I haven’t thought too much about it,” Brady [more]

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With two receivers out due to injury, Denzel Mims will be active this week for Jets

In one of his three snaps, Denzel Mims caught a 40-yard pass in the Jets’ Week One loss to Carolina. Mims hasn’t had another opportunity since. That will change on Sunday, as head coach Robert Saleh told reporters in his Friday press conference that the receiver will be active for New York’s Week Four matchup [more]

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Jon Gruden: Justin Herbert is really something to watch

The Raiders and Chargers will meet for the first time this season on Monday, and Las Vegas head coach Jon Gruden is well aware that his defense needs to be at its best. Los Angeles quarterback Justin Herbert turned in an excellent performance last week against Kansas City, throwing for 281 yards with four touchdowns [more]

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Joe Burrow delivers another win with his brain — and with C.J. Uzomah

The Bengals have won three games this year. Two of the victories came directly from a decision made by quarterback Joe Burrow, followed by a Burrow pass caught by tight end C.J. Uzomah. In Week One, Burrow switched from a run to a pass on fourth and short near midfield in overtime, when he saw [more]

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Jack Del Rio: Hasn’t been start we wanted on defense, but they don’t give trophies after three weeks

Washington’s defense has been one of the biggest disappointments in the league through the first three weeks of the season and the coordinator of the unit is stressing how small a chunk of the season that is this week. Jack Del Rio spoke to reporters on Thursday about his group’s poor start and said that [more]

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Tom Brady’s voice goes raspy and hoarse, due to yelling at practice

It’s just a normal week for Tom Brady. Business as usual. Nothing significant. No unusual issues. Meanwhile, his voice has gone raspy and hoarse. It was noticeable in his Thursday press conference. He was asked whether it happened because he was yelling over the amplified noise at practice. “Yeah, that was loud today,” Brady said. [more]

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