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The 30-second version
- NFLSaints' Carl Granderson says New Orleans will play with a 'chip on our shoulder' against Shedeur Sanders.
- NFLBrowns name Shedeur Sanders starting QB against Saints with Deshaun Watson in concussion protocol.
- NFLSaints list four players questionable, including WR Jordyn Tyson and T Kelvin Banks Jr., for Sunday against Cleveland.
The 5-minute version
Record2–5
4th in the NFC South
Next · Sun, Nov 8
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Sun, Nov 8 vs Browns
No. 1 in the 30-second version
Saints' Carl Granderson says New Orleans will play with a 'chip on our shoulder' against Shedeur Sanders.
Sanders gets his first start of the season after Deshaun Watson, in concussion protocol, returned to limited practice but was not cleared. When asked about the Saints defense, Sanders smiled and said he had 'seen a lot', which Granderson said the Saints noticed. Granderson has 5.5 sacks, second on New Orleans.
Sources: NY Post Sports · ProFootballTalk
No. 2 in the 30-second version
Browns name Shedeur Sanders starting QB against Saints with Deshaun Watson in concussion protocol.
According to CBS Sports, Sanders briefly replaced Watson during Cleveland's loss at Pittsburgh last Sunday. ESPN reports Watson remains in the concussion protocol.
Sources: ESPN · CBS Sports
No. 3 in the 30-second version
Saints list four players questionable, including WR Jordyn Tyson and T Kelvin Banks Jr., for Sunday against Cleveland.
According to Canal Street Chronicles, RB CJ Donaldson is out for New Orleans, while Browns DT Maliek Collins is out and QB Deshaun Watson is questionable. The fan site also lists CB Martin Emerson and T Asim Richards as questionable for the Saints.
Source: Canal Street Chronicles
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
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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