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The 30-second version
- NFLCowboys safety Caleb Downs has no injury designation for Sunday, while George Pickens is questionable with a hamstring injury.
- NFLCowboys owner Jerry Jones calls it ridiculous to think money would stop him from hiring a head coach.
- NFLColts rule out cornerback Justin Walley and linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaither for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.
The 5-minute version
L vs Cardinals · Sun, Nov 1 · Final/OT
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARI | 0 | 3 | 7 | 20 | 3 | 33 |
| DAL | 7 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 30 |
Record3–5
2nd in the NFC East
Sun, Nov 8 1:00 PM ET at Colts
No. 1 in the 30-second version
Cowboys safety Caleb Downs has no injury designation for Sunday, while George Pickens is questionable with a hamstring injury.
ProFootballTalk reports Downs moved up to full practice Friday and is cleared from concussion protocol. Safety P.J. Locke also has no designation after his own trip through protocol. Joey Porter Jr., Luke Schoonmaker, Jake Ferguson and DeMarvion Overshown are among others listed as questionable.
Source: ProFootballTalk
No. 2 in the 30-second version
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones calls it ridiculous to think money would stop him from hiring a head coach.
Jones was defending comments he made earlier in the week about coaching pay, according to ESPN. He is both the owner and general manager of Dallas.
Source: ESPN
No. 3 in the 30-second version
Colts rule out cornerback Justin Walley and linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaither for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.
Walley injured his knee in the Week 7 game against the Vikings and has not practiced or played since. Davis-Gaither did not practice this week. Dallas ruled out linebacker Malachi Lawrence and wide receiver Kavontae Turpin, while Indianapolis lists safety AJ Haulcy and offensive tackle Jalen Travis as questionable.
Source: ProFootballTalk
NFC East standings
| Team | W | L | T | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | 4 | 2 | 1 | .643 |
| Cowboys | 3 | 5 | 0 | .375 |
| Commanders | 2 | 4 | 1 | .357 |
| Eagles | 2 | 6 | 0 | .250 |
Around the NFL
Seahawks guard Quenton Nelson will miss Sunday's game against the Cardinals with a knee injury.
Nelson, acquired from the Colts on Oct. 27 for a 2027 third-round and 2028 fifth-round pick, has played one game for Seattle. Coach Mike Macdonald said he is week-to-week and will not go on injured reserve. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports Nelson will have surgery to clean out cartilage in his knee.
Sources: NY Post Sports · Yahoo Sports · ProFootballTalk · ESPN
Brandon Aiyuk's reinstatement from the reserve list remains stalled after a Friday meeting with the 49ers.
Aiyuk, his agent Drew Rosenhaus and the 49ers met Friday without resolving the situation, and Rosenhaus said the matter is to be continued. ProFootballTalk reports Aiyuk arguably owes the 49ers upwards of $13 million, and the NFL has not yet reinstated him. Aiyuk told ESPN he is back to 100% and looking to get reinstated, and Kyle Shanahan said he couldn't care less about the meeting.
Sources: ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports · ProFootballTalk · ESPN · Niners Nation
Ravens acquire QB Jacoby Brissett from Cardinals, sending a 2027 fifth-round pick to Arizona.
Arizona receives a 2027 fourth-round pick and a 2028 seventh-round pick, and the trade is finalized after Arizona restructured Brissett's deal. SB Nation reports Baltimore will owe Brissett $2.4 million, while Revenge of the Birds, a fan blog, reports the Cardinals covered $2.7 million to move him after he requested a trade. To make room, Baltimore waived quarterback Austin Reed.
Sources: CBS Sports · Revenge of the Birds
Trevor Lawrence leads Jaguars past short-handed Ravens 33-10 in Baltimore.
According to ESPN, Jacksonville never trailed in the win. Joe Fagnano started at quarterback for Baltimore.
Sources: ESPN · CBS Sports
Giants RB Cam Skattebo is doubtful for Sunday's game at Philadelphia with a hamstring injury; WR Malik Nabers is full go.
Skattebo missed a fourth straight practice, and Devin Singletary would be New York's primary back if he cannot play. Skattebo leads the Giants with 98 carries for 418 yards. Nabers, who missed Thursday's practice with a knee issue, has no injury designation after returning to full participation. WR Charlie Jones is questionable with a hand injury, according to Big Blue View. For Philadelphia, Saquon Barkley is listed with an injury designation but is expected to play, and DeVonta Smith is out.
Sources: ProFootballTalk · ESPN · Big Blue View
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