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  1. NFLPackers running back Josh Jacobs suffered a fractured finger in the first quarter at New England.
  2. NFLDrew Lock hurts oblique in Seahawks' 17-3 win over Cardinals; Week 10 status up in the air.
  3. NFLNFC Playoff Picture: Bears up to the 5 seed with the win over the Bucs.
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Record5–4

2nd in the AFC East

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No. 1 in the 30-second version

Packers running back Josh Jacobs suffered a fractured finger in the first quarter at New England.

Jacobs had four carries for five yards before leaving, and coach Matt LaFleur said the team is hopeful he can play through the injury. Kaleb Johnson had 14 carries for 68 yards and a touchdown in his absence, and Pierre Strong added eight carries. According to The Athletic's Matt Schneidman, Jacobs said the fracture is to his right ring finger.

Sources: USA TODAY Sports · ProFootballTalk · Acme Packing Company

Patriots pull Drake Maye late in a Packers loss after he threw three interceptions.

USA TODAY Sports reports Maye completed 21 of 38 passes for 299 yards and three touchdowns. According to Pats Pulpit, a fan blog, Tommy DeVito took over for the final six-plus minutes while New England trailed 45-21. The loss drops the Patriots to 5-4.

Sources: USA TODAY Sports · Pats Pulpit

AFC East standings

TeamWLTPCT
Bills610.857
Patriots540.556
Jets270.222
Dolphins170.125

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No. 2 in the 30-second version

Drew Lock hurts oblique in Seahawks' 17-3 win over Cardinals; Week 10 status up in the air.

Lock went 19-of-28 for 175 yards and a touchdown while starting for the injured Sam Darnold, who missed the game with quad and rib injuries. Coach Mike Macdonald said Lock's status for Week 10 against the Raiders is up in the air. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Darnold is in jeopardy of missing Week 10, so Jalen Milroe is next on the depth chart, and Seattle added Adrian Martinez to the practice squad.

Sources: ESPN · ProFootballTalk · CBS Sports · Field Gulls

Justin Herbert leaves Chargers' 44-22 loss to Texans with a left middle finger injury.

Herbert was sacked eight times and threw his NFL-leading 11th interception before leaving in the second half. Coach Jim Harbaugh said the finger could be a fracture and that Herbert wanted to stay in the game. Herbert threw a 58-yard touchdown to Quentin Johnston, and the Chargers fell to 0-8.

Sources: ESPN · ProFootballTalk · USA TODAY Sports

Bears overcome five giveaways, including Caleb Williams' four interceptions, to beat Buccaneers 27-24.

Williams' four interceptions were the most he has thrown in a game in college or the pros, and Tampa Bay scored just 10 points off the five giveaways. Tampa Bay tied the game late with a Bucky Irving touchdown run and a two-point conversion, and the Bears answered with a 38-yard Williams pass to Colton Loveland. Chicago improved to 7-2.

Sources: ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports · ProFootballTalk

Brock Purdy throws two touchdowns as 49ers beat Raiders 38-17, forcing five Las Vegas turnovers.

Purdy completed 17 of 25 passes for 232 yards, reaching 100 career passing touchdowns. Christian McCaffrey had 18 carries for 68 yards and a touchdown, his seventh straight game with a rushing score, tying Hall of Famer Joe Perry for the most consecutive games with a rushing touchdown. The win gives San Francisco a 9-7 all-time edge over the Raiders and moves the 49ers to 7-1 after their bye.

Sources: USA TODAY Sports · NY Post Sports

Giants QB J.J. McCarthy plans to play Thursday against Commanders despite hip injury, says he feels good.

McCarthy limped through the final 16 minutes after a hip injury sidelined him for most of the third quarter, and coach John Harbaugh said McCarthy insisted on playing. According to the Big Blue View fan blog, Jameis Winston led a 14-play, 76-yard touchdown drive while McCarthy was out. The Giants will have one full practice Tuesday.

Sources: NY Post Sports · Big Blue View

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