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The 30-second version
- NFLFalcons and Bengals meet in Madrid today at 9:30 AM ET after Atlanta's 16-0 loss to Tampa Bay.
- NFLBuccaneers' A'Shawn Robinson fined $17,500 for late hit on Michael Penix Jr. in Week 8.
- NFLJaguars' Brenton Strange and three teammates, plus Falcons' Drake London, fined for Week 8 plays.
- NFLBengals coach Zac Taylor says Shemar Stewart will get more chances with Cashius Howell on IR.
The 5-minute version
Game day · Sun, Nov 8
9:30 AM ET
vs Bengals
Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid · NFL Net
Record3–5
T-2nd in the NFC South
L 0–16 at Buccaneers · Sun, Nov 1
No. 2 in the 30-second version
Buccaneers' A'Shawn Robinson fined $17,500 for late hit on Michael Penix Jr. in Week 8.
The NFL confirmed the fine on Saturday, after Robinson was penalized 15 yards for the hit in Tampa Bay's 16-0 win over Atlanta. According to fan site Behind the Steel Curtain, Steelers safety Jaquan Brisker was fined $17,911 for roughing the passer on Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson. Brisker disputed the call after the game.
Sources: Bucs Nation · Behind the Steel Curtain
No. 1 in the 30-second version
Falcons and Bengals meet in Madrid today at 9:30 AM ET after Atlanta's 16-0 loss to Tampa Bay.
Greetings, Falcoholics! Friday is upon us as the Atlanta Falcons and Cincinnati Bengals both held their final practices of the week before facing off in Madrid, Spain on Sunday.
Sources: USA TODAY Sports · The Falcoholic
No. 3 in the 30-second version
Jaguars' Brenton Strange and three teammates, plus Falcons' Drake London, fined for Week 8 plays.
Big Cat Country, a fan blog, reports the NFL fined four Jaguars a combined $39,187, with Strange fined $11,941 for taunting. The Falcoholic, another fan blog, says London was fined $12,537 for unnecessary roughness after a hit on Alex Anzalone, and that Buccaneers DL A'Shawn Robinson was fined $17,500 for a late hit on Michael Penix Jr.
Sources: Big Cat Country · The Falcoholic
NFC South standings
| Team | W | L | T | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | 3 | 4 | 0 | .429 |
| Buccaneers | 3 | 5 | 0 | .375 |
| Falcons | 3 | 5 | 0 | .375 |
| Saints | 2 | 5 | 0 | .286 |
Around the NFL
Broncos activate WR Pat Bryant from injured reserve for Sunday's game against Carolina.
Denver also placed DL Eyioma Uwazurike on injured reserve with a shoulder injury, and PFT reports he is ruled out for Sunday. Bryant had nine catches for 133 yards and a touchdown in four games before his ankle injury, according to PFT. Separately, the Patriots activated WR Mack Hollins from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game against Green Bay, with A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs still out.
Sources: USA TODAY Sports · ProFootballTalk · Mile High Report · Pats Pulpit
Cardinals trade QB Jacoby Brissett to the Ravens for draft picks.
Baltimore receives Brissett and a 2027 fifth-round pick, while Arizona receives a 2027 fourth-round pick and a 2028 seventh-round pick, as reported by Adam Schefter and cited by Revenge of the Birds. The Cardinals covered $2.7 million of Brissett's salary to move him, according to Revenge of the Birds. Separately, the Broncos checked on Cardinals tight end Trey McBride, but ESPN reported Arizona told Denver it was not interested in trading him.
Sources: ProFootballTalk · CBS Sports · Mile High Report · Revenge of the Birds
Colts have told teams they received a fourth-round pick offer for WR Josh Downs, according to ESPN.
Downs has asked to be traded, and Indianapolis appears likely to grant it, since he is in the final year of his rookie contract and leads the Colts with 330 receiving yards. Keenan Allen, second on the team with 325 receiving yards, could also be moved as Indianapolis looks toward 2027. Stampede Blue, a Colts fan blog, reports citing NFL insider Ari Meirov that Indianapolis has been offered more for nose tackle Grover Stewart than it got for DeForest Buckner.
Sources: ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports · ProFootballTalk · Stampede Blue
Rams activate Myles Garrett from injured reserve ahead of today's 1 PM ET game at Washington.
The Los Angeles Rams will activate pass rusher Myles Garrett in time to return this Sunday against the Washington Commanders, according to multiple reports on Friday.
Sources: CBS Sports · ProFootballTalk · Hogs Haven · Turf Show Times
Ravens are not expected to trade RB Derrick Henry before the NFL trade deadline, league sources told ESPN.
CBS Sports reported Henry was frustrated after Baltimore's fourth straight loss and responded to the trade rumors. According to Big Blue View, citing Adam Schefter, the Ravens told Henry they have no intention of trading him, including to the Giants. Big Blue View also reported the Giants asked about veteran running back Justice Hill's availability.
Sources: ESPN · CBS Sports · Big Blue View
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