The New York Liberty are hiring Golden State Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco as their new head c...

<p>The New York Liberty are hiring Golden State Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco as their new head coach, sources told <a href="https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1991943160864669932">ESPN's Shams Charania</a>.</p><p>DeMarco, who's been with the Warriors since 2012, helped Golden State win four NBA titles as a member of Steve Kerr's coaching staff. The 40-year-old has also served as the head coach of the Bahamas men's national team since 2019.</p><p>The Liberty began looking for a new head coach after deciding not to renew Sandy Brondello's contract in September, just a year after winning the WNBA title together.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>New York also considered former Brooklyn Nets assistant Will Weaver, Phoenix Mercury associate head coach Kristi Toliver, and Toronto Raptors assistant Jama Mahlalela for its vacancy, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/47049845/sources-liberty-agree-hire-warriors-chris-demarco-coach">ESPN's Alexa Philippou</a>.</p><p>DeMarco will inherit a team that went 27-17 in 2025 before falling in the first round to the Mercury.</p>

SAN FRANCISCO, CA- MARCH 25: Chris DeMarco of the Golden State Warriors looks on during open practice at Chase Center in San Francisco, California on March 25, 2023. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: Copyright NBAE 2023

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It remains to be seen if Joe Burrow will return this week.  Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Tay...

<p>It remains to be seen if <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/97638" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/97638">Joe Burrow</a> will return this week.</p><p>Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor has yet to announce the team's starting quarterback for Sunday's game against the New England Patriots.</p><p>The Bengals officially listed Burrow as questionable as he recovers from a Grade 3 turf toe injury. The superstar QB was a full participant at practice Wednesday and Thursday before being limited during Friday's session, according to <a href="https://x.com/Trags/status/1991919990979563731">Mike Petraglia of "Jungle Roar Pod</a>."</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"Feel comfortable waiting as long as we can with this decision," Taylor said Friday, per <a href="https://x.com/pauldehnerjr/status/1991919648070365573">Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic</a>.</p><p>Taylor added that Burrow has "done everything he can to try to make himself ready to go."</p><p>Burrow, sidelined since September, took first-team reps at practice this week. Originally expected to return in December, the 28-year-old is reportedly eyeing a potential return for Thanksgiving night, on Nov. 27, against the Baltimore Ravens if he doesn't face the Patriots.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">If Bengals activate Burrow by 4 pm deadline tomorrow, it’s not a declaration. <br>Zac said they could still activate him and not start him. <br>“Everything is on the table.”</p>— Jay Morrison (@ByJayMorrison) <a href="https://twitter.com/ByJayMorrison/status/1991920176451973613?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 21, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/2945" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/2945">Joe Flacco</a> has started five games since the Bengals acquired him in a trade from the Cleveland Browns in October. The 40-year-old has passed for 12 touchdowns against three interceptions in those contests.</p><p>With Burrow under center, the Bengals started the 2025 season 2-0. However, the team and its subpar defense are only 1-7 without its top passer. Cincinnati ranks third in the AFC North at 3-7.</p>

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - NOVEMBER 07: Joe Burrow #9 and head coach Zac Taylor of the Cincinnati Bengals speak during the first quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on November 07, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland.

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Jesse Buss addressed the Los Angeles Lakers' decision to fire him and his brother, Joey, from the...

<p>Jesse Buss addressed the Los Angeles Lakers' decision to fire him and his brother, Joey, from their positions in the front office, saying he wasn't caught off guard by the move.</p><p><span style="margin:0px; padding:0px; text-align:left">The Lakers also <a href="https://thescore.com/news/3403990" target="_blank">dismissed</a> most of their scouting staff Thursday, following a decade in which the Buss brothers served as team scouts.</span></p><p>Jesse revealed that there had been a disconnection between himself and the Lakers' primary stakeholders, his sister and longtime owner Jeanie Buss, and president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"She's fired everyone," Jesse said of Jeanie's dealings with other family members who have worked for the Lakers, according to <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6824062/2025/11/20/lakers-fire-joey-jesse-buss-from-front-office-positions-sources/">The Athletic's Dan Woike and Sam Amick</a>.</p><p>He added, "I kind of felt siloed quite a bit, dating back to before the 2023 draft. And I didn't think much of it, but as time went on and there was a lack of communication between not only my sister and I, but the organization as a whole - while I was combating various health issues. I felt like the writing was on the wall.</p><p>"The sale of the team happening kind of more or less just solidified it in my mind. And I just, more or less expected it."</p><p>The Buss family agreed to sell the Lakers to billionaire Mark Walter at a record valuation of $10 billion in June. The deal became official Oct. 30.</p><p>"I know at times over the last decade, I haven't necessarily always seen eye-to-eye with management and leadership when it comes to certain decisions that were made," said Jesse, who added that he hasn't spoken to Jeanie or Pelinka in five months, according to <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6824483/2025/11/20/lakers-jesse-buss-fired-jeanie-mark-walter">Woike</a>.</p><p>Jesse pointed to poor communication as the reason his relationship with other Lakers executives deteriorated over the years.</p><p>"More or less, you start to hear about what the team is doing through the media as opposed to being told by any member of the front office or organization," he said. "Not having any discussions in regards to player personnel, not communicating outside of my staff about the draft, and ultimately watching decisions made that I wasn't really informed of at the time."</p><p>Jesse added, "Oftentimes within the organization, it kind of felt like I was being treated like I was working against them. And, I guess you could say, like an enemy. But the only thing I ever wanted was the most success for this team. The credit, or whoever was involved with those decisions, it didn't really matter as long as it was the best possible thing for the Lakers."</p><p>Joey, Jesse, and their scouting department helped the Lakers draft multiple key starters in recent years, including <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/96101" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/96101">Austin Reaves</a>. Under their watch, Los Angeles also acquired <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/53163" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/53163">Rui Hachimura</a> - another starter this season - as part of a 2023 trade.</p><p>Joey and Jesse's father, Jerry Buss, originally bought the Lakers in 1979 for $67.5 million. Jeanie assumed control of the iconic NBA franchise in 2017 after a protracted ownership dispute with her brothers. Joey and Jesse will keep their minority ownership shares in the team.</p>

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Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian addressed the latest rumors about his future Wednesday, again re...

<p>Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian addressed the latest rumors about his future Wednesday, again refuting them and reaffirming his commitment to the Longhorns.</p><p>"I'd like to comment on ... something that has been bothering me now over the past few weeks, and that is people reporting that or insinuating that there's a possibility I could leave the University of Texas, and that is absolutely false and untrue. I'm not going anywhere," Sarkisian said, according to <a href="https://x.com/AnwarRichardson/status/1991218760846369043/photo/1">Anwar Richardson of orangebloods.com</a>. "Never do I do this because I never want to be a distraction, so I never address these things. But at this point, I feel like this is important that I do this because it's important for our team."</p><p>He added, "I've had no discussions, not with my agent, not with the university, not with any other school, not with any NFL team about ever going anywhere else. I came here to win championships."</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Sarkisian's comments come two days after ESPN College GameDay analyst Desmond Howard shared a video on social media saying Sarkisian and Texas could part ways.</p><p>"Don't be surprised if that Texas job opens up at the end of the season," Howard <a href="https://x.com/DesmondHoward/status/1990517584069079528">said</a>. "You guys were shocked when LSU opened up. Imagine how you're going to feel if that job in Austin pops open. I'm not calling or saying anyone is going to get fired. Maybe a mutual parting of ways."</p><p>Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte also reacted to Howard's comments.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">This is news to me… Thanks for the insight 🫵🏽🤦🏽‍♂️ <a href="https://t.co/9oD7wr24Ha">https://t.co/9oD7wr24Ha</a></p>— Chris Del Conte (@_delconte) <a href="https://twitter.com/_delconte/status/1990623113470415316?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 18, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>This is the second time Sarkisian has disputed a recent rumor about his future with the Longhorns. In October, his agents <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3377686" href="https://thescore.com/news/3377686">called</a> a report claiming Sarkisian had told NFL decision-makers he was interested in multiple openings, including with the Tennessee Titans, "patently false."</p><p>"If you have a question about my future, call me or call Chris Del Conte, our athletic director, and we can set the record straight for you," Sarkisian said Wednesday. "Moving forward, when some Joe Blow decides to put something on social media out there, we all don't run with it like it's the gospel."</p><p>Texas entered the 2025 campaign as the nation's top-ranked team, but the Longhorns are 7-3 with two regular-season games left. Sarkisian's outfit ranks 17th in the latest College Football Playoff rankings.</p>

AUSTIN, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 1: Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian celebrates the team's 34-31 win over the Vanderbilt Commodores at Darrell K RoyalTexas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 1, 2025. (Sara Diggins/The Austin American-Statesman via Getty Images)

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Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin said Tuesday that the Rebels haven't established a deadline for h...

<p>Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin said Tuesday that the Rebels haven't established a deadline for him to make a decision about his future.</p><p>The coach's comments come after a <a href="https://thescore.com/news/3401164">report</a> surfaced Monday saying Ole Miss wants Kiffin to decide his coaching future before the Egg Bowl against Mississippi State on Nov. 28.</p><p>"That's absolutely not true," Kiffin said on "<a href="https://x.com/PatMcAfeeShow/status/1990835568607986038">The Pat McAfee Show</a>." "There's been no ultimatum, anything like that at all. I don't know where that came from, like a lot of stuff that comes out there. Like I said, we're having a blast. I love it here."</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Kiffin has generated interest from multiple schools with head coaching vacancies and is considered a top candidate at Florida and LSU.</p><p>Though the coach denied a deadline, Ole Miss officials are pressing Kiffin and his agent, Jimmy Sexton, for a resolution, and athletic director Keith Carter has asked him to make a decision by this weekend, sources told <a href="https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/47011452/lane-kiffin-says-not-true-given-ultimatum-ole-miss">ESPN's Mark Schlabach</a>.</p><p>Carter reportedly wants to be prepared for the postseason and a potential coaching transition before the College Football Playoff, should Kiffin leave.</p><p>Kiffin has coached the Rebels to a 10-1 record this season with only one regular-season game left. The 50-year-old is 54-19 since joining the team prior to the 2020 season.</p><p>Florida and LSU are among the top vacancies this coaching cycle, along with Penn State and Auburn.</p><p>Kiffin's ex-wife, Layla, and family members have visited Gainesville, Florida, and Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in recent days, sources told Schlabach. Ole Miss officials have reportedly told Kiffin that the Rebels would match any contract offer Florida and LSU might make.</p><p>Kiffin has an annual salary of $9 million with potential bonuses worth another $2.6 million.</p>

OXFORD, MS - NOVEMBER 15: Ole Miss Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin during the college football game between the Florida Gators and Ole Miss Rebels on November 15, 2025, at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi.

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<p>Green Bay Packers running back <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/110848" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/110848">Josh Jacobs</a>'s knee is structurally sound and won't require surgery, according to <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1990466531805782301">NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero</a>.</p><p>Jacobs, who left Sunday's 27-20 win over the New York Giants, is reportedly considered day-to-day, though he may miss the Packers' next contest against the Minnesota Vikings.</p><p>Jacobs' knee bothered him in the first quarter against the Giants, but he managed to return to the game after a brief absence. However, the star tailback walked to the locker early in the second quarter and was ruled out early in the third.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Jacobs carried the ball seven times for 40 yards before exiting the matchup. The 27-year-old entered Sunday with 845 yards and 11 touchdowns from scrimmage this season.</p><p>With Jacobs sidelined against the Giants, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/190204" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/190204">Emanuel Wilson</a> carried the load at running back for the Packers. He finished the day with 40 yards and one touchdown on 11 carries.</p><p>Wilson also scored on a two-point conversion late in the fourth quarter after <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174090" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174090">Christian Watson</a> caught a game-winning touchdown that helped Green Bay snap a two-game skid Sunday.</p>

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 16: Josh Jacobs #8 of the Green Bay Packers is tackled during the first quarter against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on November 16, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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<p><em>NFL Playoff Picture is a weekly look at the teams jockeying to secure their shot to make it to Super Bowl LX.</em></p><h3>AFC</h3><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<th>Team</th>
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<th>Record</th>
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<td>1</td>
<td>Broncos</td>
<td>West</td>
<td>9-2</td>
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<td>2</td>
<td>Patriots</td>
<td>East</td>
<td>9-2</td>
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<td>3</td>
<td>Colts</td>
<td>South</td>
<td>8-2</td>
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<td>4</td>
<td>Steelers</td>
<td>North</td>
<td>6-4</td>
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<td>5</td>
<td>Bills</td>
<td>East</td>
<td>7-3</td>
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<td>6</td>
<td>Chargers</td>
<td>West</td>
<td>7-4</td>
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<td>7</td>
<td>Jaguars</td>
<td>South</td>
<td>6-4</td>
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</table></div></figure><p>The Denver Broncos used another strong fourth quarter to take down the Kansas City Chiefs and become the AFC's new No. 1 seed with the Indianapolis Colts on a bye. Sean Payton's outfit is off next week, so the Colts will regain that spot with a win over those same Chiefs.</p><h3>In the hunt</h3><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<td>8</td>
<td>Texans</td>
<td>South</td>
<td>5-5</td>
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<td>9</td>
<td>Chiefs</td>
<td>West</td>
<td>5-5</td>
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<td>Ravens</td>
<td>North</td>
<td>5-5</td>
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</table></div></figure><p>The Chiefs have the same record as the Houston Texans and Baltimore Ravens, but their momentum is very different. While Kansas City has lost two in a row, Houston and Baltimore have streaks of two and four wins, respectively.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><h3>NFC</h3><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<th>Team</th>
<th>Division</th>
<th>Record</th>
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<td>1</td>
<td>Eagles</td>
<td>East</td>
<td>8-2</td>
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<td>Rams</td>
<td>West</td>
<td>8-2</td>
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<td>3</td>
<td>Bears</td>
<td>North</td>
<td>7-3</td>
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<td>Buccaneers</td>
<td>South</td>
<td>6-4</td>
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<td>5</td>
<td>Seahawks</td>
<td>West</td>
<td>7-3</td>
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<td>6</td>
<td>Packers</td>
<td>North</td>
<td>6-3-1</td>
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<td>7</td>
<td>49ers</td>
<td>West</td>
<td>7-4</td>
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</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>The Philadelphia Eagles remain in control of the NFC after knocking off the Detroit Lions. The Los Angeles Rams also have eight wins, but the Eagles defeated the Rams in September and have the tiebreaker.</p><h3>In the hunt</h3><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<th>Record</th>
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<td>8</td>
<td>Lions</td>
<td>North</td>
<td>6-4</td>
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<td>9</td>
<td>Panthers</td>
<td>South</td>
<td>6-5</td>
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</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>Sunday's loss to the Eagles dropped the Lions out of the playoff picture for now, but the team still has a 84% of going to the postseason, according to <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/nfl-playoff-picture/2025/">The Athletic</a>.</p><h3>Projected NFL draft order</h3><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<td>Titans</td>
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<td>Giants</td>
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<td>Browns</td>
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<td>Saints</td>
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<td>Jets</td>
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<td>Raiders</td>
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<td>Commanders</td>
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<td>8</td>
<td>Rams (via Falcons)</td>
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<td>9</td>
<td>Bengals</td>
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<td>10</td>
<td>Cardinals</td>
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</table></div></figure><p>On a Sunday in which most teams at the bottom of the standings lost, the biggest winner may have been the Rams. Not only did they take the driver's seat in the NFC West, but their extra 2026 pick once again looked better as the Atlanta Falcons lost to the Carolina Panthers and fell to 3-7. The Falcons traded away their Round 1 selection in a draft-day trade last April to move up and take James Pearce Jr.</p>

DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 16: Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) has a word with Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) after a game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on November 16, 2025 in Denver, Colorado.

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<p>Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/747" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/747">Aaron Rodgers</a> suffered a left wrist injury during Sunday's 34-12 win over the Cincinnati Bengals.</p><p>Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said postgame that Rodgers will be re-evaluated Monday, according to <a href="https://x.com/ThePoniExpress/status/1990169044515803462">Andrew Fillipponi of 93.7 The Fan</a>. The initial concern is that the four-time NFL MVP has "a slight break" in his wrist, a source told <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1990223658200301947">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a>.</p><p>The issue is not expected to be long term, according to <a href="https://x.com/TomPelissero/status/1990225863942758792">NFL Network's Tom Pelissero</a>.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Rodgers was in visible pain and holding his non-throwing hand after a pass attempt in the final seconds of the second quarter. He didn't play in the second half.</p><p>The Steelers, who turned to <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/83531" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/83531">Mason Rudolph</a> at QB, listed Rodgers as questionable to return but never officially ruled him out.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Aaron Rodgers is grimacing in pain while holding his left hand/wrist <a href="https://t.co/lynkCrGrQT">pic.twitter.com/lynkCrGrQT</a></p>— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) <a href="https://twitter.com/NFLonCBS/status/1990140489371095246?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 16, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Rodgers completed 9 of 15 pass attempts for 116 yards and one touchdown before leaving the game. Rudolph went 12-for-16 with 127 yards and one TD.</p><p>The Steelers improved to 6-4 with Sunday's victory. They visit the Chicago Bears next week.</p>

PITTSBURGH, PA - NOVEMBER 16: Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) turns around and looks at the end zone during the game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium on November 16, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA.

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<p>Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/210099" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/210099">Shedeur Sanders</a> made his NFL regular-season debut during Sunday's 23-16 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, relieving <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/209984" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/209984">Dillon Gabriel</a> after a concussion.</p><p>The 23-year-old Sanders finished the evening with four completions on 16 attempts for 47 yards and no touchdowns against one interception. He also had 16 rushing yards. Sanders was intercepted on his second offensive series while taking a big hit.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Shedeur Sanders takes a big hit and gets picked off <a href="https://t.co/0THIYXgdP7">pic.twitter.com/0THIYXgdP7</a></p>— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) <a href="https://twitter.com/NFLonCBS/status/1990199694954311822?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 16, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>"That's all you could ask for, honestly, a chance to be out there, get your feet wet, to experience how it feels," a grateful Sanders said postgame, according to <a href="https://x.com/LeahDohertyTV/status/1990223221401264272">Leah Doherty of Cleveland 19 News</a>.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Sanders and the Browns had a chance to tie the game in the dying seconds, but the Ravens stopped Cleveland's offense on fourth down. On the previous play, Sanders delivered a deep throw to the end zone on third-and-5, but Baltimore's secondary prevented the touchdown.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">This was a huge play from <a href="https://twitter.com/ChidobeAwuzie?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChidobeAwuzie</a> 🔥<br><br>Back in action 11/23 1 pm on CBS! <a href="https://t.co/0x5K867lK4">pic.twitter.com/0x5K867lK4</a></p>— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ravens/status/1990215666704531462?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 17, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>"I don't think I played good at all. There's a lot of things we need to look at during the week and go and just get comfortable," Sanders added.</p><p>Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said postgame that Gabriel remains the team's starter but added that Sanders will get the nod next week against the Las Vegas Raiders if Gabriel doesn't clear the concussion protocol, according to <a href="https://x.com/MaryKayCabot/status/1990220702335586703">Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com</a>.</p><p>The son of two-sport icon Deion Sanders, Sheduer was selected in the fifth round after one of the most discussed falls in NFL draft history. Once considered one of the top quarterback prospects of the 2025 class, Sanders didn't hear his name called until the 144th overall pick.</p><p>Sanders began the regular season as Cleveland's third-string quarterback but moved up the depth chart after the Browns traded <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/2945" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/2945">Joe Flacco</a> to the Cincinnati Bengals with the campaign already underway.</p><p>Gabriel, who has started six games in 2025, joined the Browns as a third-round pick in April. He went 7 of 10 for 68 yards before exiting Sunday's game.</p>

CLEVELAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 16: Shedeur Sanders #12 of the Cleveland Browns passes the ball against the Baltimore Ravens during the third quarter at Huntington Bank Field on November 16, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio.

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<p>Tempers flared during Sunday's game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals.</p><p>Steelers defensive back <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/74546" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/74546">Jalen Ramsey</a> was ejected from the matchup after swinging at receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161655" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161655">Ja'Marr Chase</a>. The incident occurred in the fourth quarter with the Steelers leading 20-9.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Field-level view of the second altercation between Ja'Marr Chase and Jalen Ramsey. Chase said "I didn't spit on nobody."<br><br>The video clearly shows he did.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bengals?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bengals</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/FOX19?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FOX19</a> <a href="https://t.co/ooGzInoPdS">pic.twitter.com/ooGzInoPdS</a></p>— Austin Briski (@austin_briski) <a href="https://twitter.com/austin_briski/status/1990182840068342161?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 16, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>"He spit on me," Ramsey said postgame, according to <a href="https://x.com/bepryor/status/1990188799062913472">Brooke Pryor of ESPN</a>. "I don't give a f--k about football after that, respectfully. I'm always going to be all for trash-talking, shit-talking, things like that. I actually enjoy that part of the game. I think that people know that."</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Chase denied Ramsey's accusation.</p><p>"I never opened my mouth to that guy. I didn't spit on nobody," Chase said, according to <a href="https://x.com/pauldehnerjr/status/1990178700877594894">Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic</a>.</p><p>The NFL will investigate the incident, a league spokesman told <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1990191774690591097">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a>.</p><p>Once one of the NFL's best corners, Ramsey has played most of his snaps at safety in recent weeks. Chase finished the day with only three catches for 30 yards.</p><p>Pittsburgh ultimately claimed a 34-12 triumph Sunday, handing Cincinnati its third consecutive loss.</p>

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 16: Jalen Ramsey #5 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts as he steps over Ja'Marr Chase #1 of the Cincinnati Bengals during an NFL football game at Acrisure Stadium on November 16, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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<p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/45223" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/45223">Jalen Brunson</a> appears to have avoided a major injury after leaving Madison Square Garden on crutches Wednesday.</p><p>The New York Knicks star sustained a Grade 1 right ankle sprain against the Orlando Magic and will be evaluated daily moving forward, sources told <a href="https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1989091399900491799">ESPN's Shams Charania</a>.</p><p>Brunson, 29, is reportedly expected to miss Friday's contest versus the Miami Heat.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>He sustained the injury on a drive to the basket with just under two minutes remaining during the 124-107 loss to Orlando. He went to the locker room and was seen wearing a protective boot postgame.</p><p>The two-time All-Star has averaged 28 points, 6.5 assists, and 3.5 rebounds through 11 appearances this season.</p><p>The Knicks and Heat face off Friday and Monday. New York then goes up against the Mavericks in Dallas on Wednesday to continue its five-game road trip.</p>

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 12: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks dribbles the ball during the game against the Orlando Magic on November 12, 2025 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE

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<p>Lakers superstar <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/68198" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/68198">Luka Doncic</a> dodged questions about his reaction to the Mavericks' firing of Nico Harrison on Tuesday, nine months after the general manager traded Dallas' franchise cornerstone to Los Angeles in one of the most shocking moves in NBA history.</p><p>"The city of Dallas, the fans, the players, they'll always have a special place in my heart," Doncic said after the Lakers' 121-92 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday, according to <a href="https://x.com/MikeAScotto/status/1988852583377567963">Michael Scotto of "The HoopsHype Podcast.</a>"</p><p>"I thought I was going to stay there forever, but I didn't. So that will always be a special place for me. I will always call it home. But right now, I'm focused on the Lakers and trying to move on. But obviously, always there will be a part of me there. But just trying to move on and focus on what I'm doing here."</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Dallas dismissed Harrison after a 3-8 start to the 2025-26 campaign, ending his GM tenure with the team in their fifth year together. The decision took place roughly five months after the Mavericks drafted <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/171822" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/171822">Cooper Flagg</a> with the first overall pick.</p><p>Harrison sent shockwaves through the NBA in February by trading Doncic to the Lakers in a stunning deal that included <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/11373" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/11373">Anthony Davis</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/102775" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/102775">Max Christie</a>, and Los Angeles' 2029 first-round pick going back to the Mavs in return.</p><p>Doncic has taken the Association by storm since Dallas acquired him as part of a draft-night trade with the Atlanta Hawks in 2018. The 26-year-old has claimed a Rookie of the Year award, five All-NBA selections, and five All-Star nods. He was also named the Western Conference finals MVP after leading the Mavericks to the NBA Finals in his final full season with the franchise. Dallas fell short on the occasion, losing to the Boston Celtics in five games.</p><p>"Right now, I'm just focused on the Lakers. No further comments," Doncic said when asked whether he could envision himself reuniting with the Mavs one day, according to <a href="https://x.com/LakersNation/status/1988847405496955228">Lakers Nation</a>.</p><p>Doncic has averaged 34.9 points, 8.9 assists, and 9.1 rebounds per game in eight appearances with the Lakers this season.</p>

CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 10: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on November 10, 2025 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE

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<p>Former Pro Bowl cornerback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/94616" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/94616">Jaire Alexander</a> is stepping away from football to focus on improving his mental and physical health, according to <a href="https://x.com/JayGlazer/status/1988397862519271870">Jay Glazer of Fox Sports</a>.</p><p>Alexander's decision comes less than two weeks after he was traded from the Baltimore Ravens to the Philadelphia Eagles on Nov. 1 in exchange for a late-round pick swap.</p><p>The Eagles officially put Alexander on the reserve/retired list Wednesday, according to <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1988624053846814812">NFL Network's Ian Rapoport</a>.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The 28-year-old signed a one-year deal with the Ravens in June after being released by the Green Bay Packers, with whom he spent his first seven NFL seasons and established himself as one of the league's best corners. However, Alexander has struggled to stay healthy in recent years and appeared in only two games this season. He hasn't played since Oct. 5.</p><p>The Eagles announced Sunday that Alexander wouldn't travel with the team to Green Bay to face the Packers on Monday. They ruled him out with a knee injury/coach's decision, giving him more time to get acclimated to Philadelphia's defensive system.</p><p>A first-round pick in 2018, Alexander has appeared in 80 NFL games, registering 70 pass breakups and 12 career interceptions. He's claimed two Pro Bowl berths and two second-team All-Pro nods.</p>

BALTIMORE, MD - AUGUST 7: Jaire Alexander #23 of the Baltimore Ravens warms up prior to an NFL Preseason 2025 game against the Indianapolis Colts at M&T Bank Stadium on August 7, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland.

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<p>North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick downplayed rumors linking him to the open New York Giants' job, saying he remains committed to the Tar Heels.</p><p>"Getting ready for Wake Forest. That's all I got this week," Belichick said Tuesday when asked about the Giants' new vacancy, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/46931785/unc-belichick-focused-wake-forest-not-open-giants-job">ESPN's Andrea Adelson</a>.</p><p>Belichick has been speculated as a potential candidate to replace Brian Daboll, whom the Giants fired Monday after his three-plus seasons with the team.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The 73-year-old Belichick won two Super Bowls as New York's defensive coordinator in 1986 and 1990. He joined North Carolina following the 2024 season after parting ways with the New England Patriots in January of that year. Belichick spent 24 seasons in New England, where he won six additional Lombardi Trophies.</p><p>"I've been asked about it from time to time," Belichick said of the rumors. "Look, I've been down this road before. I'm focused on Wake Forest, that's it. That's my commitment to this team. This week, it's Wake Forest. Next week, it's that opponent and so forth. I'm here to do the best for this team."</p><p>Seeking its third straight win, North Carolina visits Wake Forest on Saturday. The Tar Heels began the 2025 season 2-5 but are coming off victories over Syracuse and Stanford.</p>

SYRACUSE, NY - OCTOBER 31: North Carolina Tar Heels Head Coach Bill Belichick looks on from the sidelines during the second half of the College Football game between the North Carolina Tar Heels and the Syracuse Orange on October 31, 2025, at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, NY.

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<p>The Jacksonville Jaguars announced Tuesday that wide receiver/cornerback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/209912" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/209912">Travis Hunter</a> will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing season-ending knee surgery to repair his LCL.</p><p>Hunter is expected to return to full football activities within six months.</p><p>The 22-year-old landed on injured reserve Oct. 31 after sustaining a knee injury at practice. Though the injury didn't damage his ACL, it was enough to end the two-way star's rookie season.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Hunter was one of the most talked-about prospects in NFL draft history thanks to his unique ability to play receiver and corner. He claimed the Heisman Trophy at Colorado and joined the Jaguars as the No. 2 overall pick after the team traded up from No. 5.</p><p>Hunter played 326 snaps on offense and 162 on defense this season. He finished Year 1 with 28 receptions for 298 yards and one touchdown to go along with 15 tackles and four pass breakups.</p><p>Hunter went down a week after posting his most productive NFL performance, racking up 101 yards and one TD on eight catches against the Los Angeles Rams in London.</p><p>With Hunter sidelined, Jacksonville's wide receiver depth chart features <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199743" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199743">Brian Thomas</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188260" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188260">Parker Washington</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161874" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161874">Dyami Brown</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/98130" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/98130">Jakobi Meyers</a>, among others. Meyers joined the team last week as part of a trade from the Las Vegas Raiders.</p><p>Injuries have been a concern for the Jaguars at WR. Thomas also missed Sunday's loss to the Houston Texans due to an ankle issue.</p><p>The Jaguars started the 2025 season 4-1 but have lost three of their past four games.</p>

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 12: Travis Hunter #12 of the Jacksonville Jaguars is introduced prior to the game against the Seattle Seahawks at EverBank Field on October 12, 2025 in Jacksonville, Florida.

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<p><em>NFL Playoff Picture is a weekly look at the teams jockeying to secure their shot to make it to Super Bowl LX.</em></p><h3>AFC</h3><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<td>Colts</td>
<td>South</td>
<td>8-2</td>
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<td>Broncos</td>
<td>West</td>
<td>8-2</td>
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<td>3</td>
<td>Patriots</td>
<td>East</td>
<td>8-2</td>
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<td>4</td>
<td>Steelers</td>
<td>North</td>
<td>5-4</td>
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<td>Chargers</td>
<td>West</td>
<td>7-3</td>
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<td>6</td>
<td>Bills</td>
<td>East</td>
<td>6-3</td>
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<td>Jaguars</td>
<td>South</td>
<td>5-4</td>
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</table></div></figure><p>The three teams with the best record in the NFL so far all reside in the AFC. The Indianapolis Colts, who took down the Atlanta Falcons in Germany, hold the tiebreaker over the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots because they have a better win percentage in conference games at the moment.</p><h3>In the hunt</h3><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<td>8</td>
<td>Chiefs</td>
<td>West</td>
<td>5-4</td>
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<td>Texans</td>
<td>South</td>
<td>4-5</td>
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<td>Ravens</td>
<td>North</td>
<td>4-5</td>
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</table></div></figure><p>The Kansas City Chiefs, Houston Texans, and Baltimore Ravens all made the playoffs last season but wouldn't reach the postseason if the 2025 campaign ended today. Though they sit third in the West, the Chiefs still have a 76% chance of going to the playoffs, according to <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/nfl-playoff-picture/2025/">The Athletic</a>.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><h3>NFC</h3><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<td>Seahawks</td>
<td>West</td>
<td>7-2</td>
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<td>Eagles</td>
<td>East</td>
<td>6-2</td>
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<td>Packers</td>
<td>North</td>
<td>5-2-1</td>
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<td>Buccaneers</td>
<td>South</td>
<td>6-3</td>
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<td>Rams</td>
<td>West</td>
<td>7-2</td>
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<td>6</td>
<td>Lions</td>
<td>North</td>
<td>6-3</td>
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<td>7</td>
<td>Bears</td>
<td>North</td>
<td>6-3</td>
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</table></div></figure><p>The Seattle Seahawks have won four in a row - including Sunday's 44-22 triumph over the Arizona Cardinals - and have the NFC's No. 1 seed, at least temporarily. The Philadelphia Eagles can retake that top spot with a victory over the Green Bay Packers on Monday Night Football.</p><h3>In the hunt</h3><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<th>Team</th>
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<td>8</td>
<td>49ers</td>
<td>West</td>
<td>6-4</td>
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<td>9</td>
<td>Panthers</td>
<td>South</td>
<td>5-5</td>
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<td>10</td>
<td>Vikings</td>
<td>North</td>
<td>4-5</td>
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</table></div></figure><p>The NFC North would send three teams to the playoffs once again if the season ended today. Only this time, the Chicago Bears - not the Minnesota Vikings - would join the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions. Chicago hasn't reached the postseason since 2020.</p><h3>Projected NFL draft order</h3><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<td>Giants</td>
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<td>Jets</td>
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<td>Raiders</td>
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<td>Dolphins</td>
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<td>Commanders</td>
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<td>9</td>
<td>Bengals</td>
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<td>10</td>
<td>Rams (via Falcons)</td>
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</table></div></figure><p>The New Orleans Saints and New York Jets both claimed their second wins of the season Sunday, leaving the 1-8 Tennessee Titans projected to have the top pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Tennessee chose quarterback Cam Ward first overall in 2025 and could become the first team since the Jacksonville Jaguars (2021-22) to have the No. 1 selection in back-to-back years.</p>

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 09: Jaxon Smith-Njigba #11 and Sam Darnold #14 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrate after Smith-Njigba's receiving touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals in the first quarter of a game at Lumen Field on November 09, 2025 in Seattle, Washington.

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<p>New York Giants quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/209911" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/209911">Jaxson Dart</a> suffered a concussion during Sunday's 24-20 loss to the Chicago Bears.</p><p>Dart left the matchup in the fourth quarter and spent time in the medical tent before walking to the locker room. The Giants officially declared Dart out while leading the Bears 20-10 and replaced him with <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/12258" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/12258">Russell Wilson</a>.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Jaxson Dart is headed to the locker room being evaluated for a concussion. <a href="https://t.co/T9DpicgRAO">pic.twitter.com/T9DpicgRAO</a></p>— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) <a href="https://twitter.com/NFLonFOX/status/1987617699091161428?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 9, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>The Bears scored 14 unanswered points at Soldier Field after Dart's injury to claim their sixth straight win of the season.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Dart, the No. 25 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, has provided the Giants' offense with a spark since taking over as the team's QB1 from Wilson in September. He completed 19 of 29 pass attempts for 242 yards before leaving versus Chicago.</p><p>Dart has particularly stood out with his rushing ability. The 22-year-old scored two touchdowns on the ground Sunday while carrying the ball six times. He was sacked twice and took five hits.</p><p>Wilson went only 3-for-7 passing with 45 yards during his relief appearance. The 36-year-old was also sacked twice.</p><p>In October, the Giants received a $200,000 fine for violating the concussion protocol during an evaluation of Dart. The incident took place after the first-year passer went into the blue medical tent versus the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 6.</p><p>New York coach Brian Daboll poked his head in during the evaluation, and running back <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/210219" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/210219">Cam Skattebo</a> went into the tent. Cameras also showed the sideline boss having an animated conversation with team physician Dr. Scott Rodeo before Dart was cleared to return to the game. The NFL fined Daboll and Skattebo $100,000 and $15,000, respectively.</p>

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 09: Jaxson Dart #6 of the New York Giants walks off the field after an injury during the fourth quarter in the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on November 09, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.

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<p>Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199743" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199743">Brian Thomas Jr.</a> won't play Sunday against the Houston Texans due to an ankle injury.</p><p>"B.T., he can roll, and he rises to playing against these guys he has in the past and had a huge moment for us in that game last time to seal that victory," Jaguars coach Liam Coen said about Thomas on Friday, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46883059/jaguars-wr-brian-thomas-jr-vs-texans-due-ankle-injury">Michael DiRocco of ESPN</a>.</p><p>"So, not having him is a big deal for us, and those guys are going to continue to have to step up again this week and go make some dirty, grimy, contested plays, and that's the kind of game it's going to have to be."</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Thomas leads Jacksonville with 30 catches and 420 receiving yards.</p><p>The Jaguars will face the Texans without their top two receivers, as they recently placed two-way rookie <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/209912" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/209912">Travis Hunter</a> on injured reserve with a knee issue.</p><p>Thomas hurt himself on a big play in the fourth quarter of last week's overtime win over the Las Vegas Raiders.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">🚨BRIAN THOMAS JR INJURY ALERT🚨 <a href="https://t.co/G9tsHoFr43">pic.twitter.com/G9tsHoFr43</a></p>— Aggregate Sports (@AggregateSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/AggregateSports/status/1985128457785733161?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 2, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Without Thomas and Hunter, the Jaguars' wide receiver depth chart features <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188260" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188260">Parker Washington</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/89081" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/89081">Tim Patrick</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/98130" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/98130">Jakobi Meyers</a>, a former 1,000-yard wideout who joined the team this week as part of a trade from the Raiders.</p><p>Jacksonville also rosters receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161874" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161874">Dyami Brown</a>. However, Brown has yet to clear concussion protocol ahead of the matchup against Houston.</p>

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - AUGUST 12: Brian Thomas Jr. #7 of the Jacksonville Jaguars practices during Training Camp at Miller Electric Center on August 12, 2025 in Jacksonville, Florida.

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<p>Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell will return for the 2026 season, Badgers athletic director Chris McIntosh told <a href="https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/46873216/wisconsin-coach-luke-fickell-return-2026-ad-says?referrer=scribe">ESPN's Pete Thamel</a>.</p><p>Fickell was believed to be on the hot seat after posting a 15-19 record with Wisconsin. He's 2-6 in his third full season with the Badgers, including 0-5 in Big Ten play. They've lost six games in a row.</p><p>However, McIntosh wants the school's football program to have more continuity while increasing its recruiting abilities.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"Chancellor (Jennifer) Mnookin and I are aligned on significantly elevating investment in our program to compete at the highest level," McIntosh said. "We are willing to make an investment in infrastructure and staff. As important, is our ability to retain and recruit players in a revenue share and NIL era."</p><p>The Badgers, who've yet to win more than seven games in a season under Fickell, have notably struggled offensively. They rank 134th with an average of 12.5 points per game in 2025. Wisconsin topped 20 total points only once this season (versus Middle Tennessee in September), and it's scored only seven points in its past three games combined.</p><p>"This season has caused us all to have to look from within," McIntosh added. "Luke has had to do that. I've had to do that. He has a willingness to be better. So do I, and so does Wisconsin from an institutional perspective."</p><p>Fickell, 52, joined Wisconsin after a successful stint at Cincinnati from 2017-22.</p><p>Several major schools have already parted ways with their head coaches this cycle, including Penn State, LSU, Florida, and Auburn.</p>

Wisconsin Badgers Head Coach Luke Fickell takes the field ahead of the Wisconsin Badgers vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin, on November 29, 2024.

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<p>Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key showed commitment to the Yellow Jackets during a viral interview Thursday, dismissing rumors linking him to vacant jobs.</p><p>"Slice me open and see what colors I bleed," Key said when asked about his future.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">"Slice me open and see what colors I bleed." - Georgia Tech Head Coach Brent Key on being linked to other jobs <a href="https://t.co/H7kjmm2qVq">pic.twitter.com/H7kjmm2qVq</a></p>— The Next Round (@NextRoundLive) <a href="https://twitter.com/NextRoundLive/status/1986501151890506115?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 6, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Key has helped Georgia Tech, his alma mater, improve significantly over the last three seasons. The Yellow Jackets, who won seven games in each of the past two campaigns, are 8-1 in 2025. They also have the second-best record in the ACC at 5-1 and sit 17th in the initial College Football Playoff rankings.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Meanwhile, several major football programs - including LSU, Florida, Auburn, and Penn State - are looking for new head coaches after making in-season changes on the sideline. Key has repeatedly been brought up as a potential candidate for those jobs.</p><p>"It's flattering, but not for me - for this program," the 47-year-old said. "Since I was named the head coach here, outside of the time with my family, every waking second of my life has gone toward building this program to get to the point that it is right now."</p><p>Coming off its first loss of the season, Georgia Tech enters a bye week and will travel to play Boston College on Nov. 15.</p><p>Key, an Alabama native, played guard for the Yellow Jackets between 1997-2000 and began his coaching career as a Georgia Tech assistant in 2001. He returned to the school as the offensive line coach in 2019 before being named interim head coach during the 2022 campaign.</p><p>Other strong coaching candidates this cycle, such as Indiana's Curt Cignetti and Nebraska's Matt Rhule, recently signed contract extensions to effectively take their names off the market.</p>

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 25: Brent Key of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets reacts to the fans before the game against the Syracuse Orange at Bobby Dodd Stadium on October 25, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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