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  1. NFLBills beat Ravens 36-10 as Josh Allen passed Jim Kelly for Buffalo's franchise record in touchdown passes.
  2. NFLLions' Campbell has full movement in lower body after neck injury.
  3. NFLRams cornerback Jaylen Watson out for season after shoulder surgery; Packers open Micah Parsons' practice window.
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NFL 1st in the AFC East

Record6–1

Last · Sun, Nov 1 · Final

W 36–10 vs Ravens

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Bills beat Ravens 36-10 as Josh Allen passed Jim Kelly for Buffalo's franchise record in touchdown passes.

Allen's fourth-quarter touchdown pass to DJ Moore was the 259th of his Bills career, including postseason games, one more than Kelly's 258, according to Buffalo Rumblings. Allen finished 21-of-34 for 289 yards, two touchdowns and an interception, and also rushed for 30 yards and the opening touchdown. Baltimore lost Lamar Jackson after the first offensive play and later lost Tyler Huntley, and rookie Davison Igbinosun returned his first career interception 17 yards. Buffalo moved to 6-1.

Source: Buffalo Rumblings

Buffalo Rumblings argues the Bills should consider trading for Colts' Josh Downs before the Nov. 10 deadline.

The column cites Spotrac's $16.9 million annual market value for Downs and a projected four-year, $67 million deal in free agency. It says an expiring Downs would likely bring a fourth-round compensatory pick, which sets a floor for a trade return. The author notes the Bills are projected $37.8 million over the 2027 cap.

Source: Buffalo Rumblings

Bills fans debate trade-deadline targets, with Colts slot receiver Josh Downs floated as a possible addition.

Buffalo Rumblings says Downs has 228 career catches and 12 touchdowns over three-plus seasons, and that the Colts, now 2-6, have already traded Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner. The trade deadline is November 10. A separate Buffalo Rumblings survey of fans, with the Bills at 6-1 after beating the Ravens, argues that defense is the priority, with new defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard promising a more aggressive scheme.

Source: Buffalo Rumblings

AFC East

TeamWLTPCT
Bills610.857
Patriots530.625
Jets260.250
Dolphins160.143

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Lions' Campbell has full movement in lower body after neck injury.

Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell offered an update on Wednesday on his progress via an official statement from the team. Campbell has been hospitalized since taking a hit in Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings that caused him to be carted away on a stretcher.

Sources: ESPN · ProFootballTalk · NY Post Sports · CBS Sports

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Rams cornerback Jaylen Watson out for season after shoulder surgery; Packers open Micah Parsons' practice window.

Watson re-aggravated a shoulder injury in the Rams' Week 8 win over the Chargers, and Sean McVay said doctors advised the team to shut him down. Watson, on a three-year, $51 million contract, had 24 tackles and an interception in seven games. Packers fan site Acme Packing Company reports that Parsons, coming off a torn ACL last season, said his knee feels great and that he may be back on the roster around Week 12.

Sources: CBS Sports · USA TODAY Sports · ProFootballTalk · Acme Packing Company

Eagles' DeVonta Smith and Saquon Barkley sat out Wednesday's practice, and Smith is likely to miss another game.

Smith (hamstring) and Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) did not practice and are on track to miss a third straight game, according to ProFootballTalk. Barkley missed practice with hamstring and back injuries after playing 22 snaps Sunday against the Commanders and 10 the week before against the Cowboys. Jihaad Campbell, Michael Carter, Britain Covey and Jonathan Jones also did not practice, while kicker Jake Elliott, Jonathan Greenard and Jalyx Hunt were limited.

Sources: USA TODAY Sports · ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports · ProFootballTalk · Bleeding Green Nation

Jauan Jennings chose to stay with the Vikings rather than return to the 49ers, Kyle Shanahan confirmed.

Fox Sports' Jay Glazer reported over the weekend that San Francisco and Minnesota had a deal in place, and Shanahan said that report was accurate but not fully detailed. Shanahan said the 49ers had a FaceTime call with Jennings, who told him he was happy with the Vikings, and that there was no bad blood. Jennings has six catches on 10 targets in six games this season, according to the NY Post.

Sources: ProFootballTalk · NY Post Sports · ESPN · Niners Nation

Ravens are finalizing a trade for Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett as Lamar Jackson's injury clouds Baltimore's season.

ESPN, citing sources, reported the trade is being finalized, and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said it is expected to be completed this weekend. Jackson's injury is reported as potentially season-ending, and Tyler Huntley is not expected to play again this year. Brissett has 1,719 yards, 10 touchdowns and seven interceptions this season, and Joe Fagnano is still expected to start Thursday against Jacksonville.

Sources: ESPN · CBS Sports · Baltimore Beatdown · Behind the Steel Curtain

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