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The 30-second version
- NFLSeahawks guard Quenton Nelson will miss Sunday's game against the Cardinals with a knee injury.
- NFLBrandon Aiyuk's reinstatement from the reserve list remains stalled after a Friday meeting with the 49ers.
- NFLJaguars beat Ravens Thursday, moving to No. 3 in AFC playoff standings and pushing the Steelers to No. 4.
The 5-minute version
W vs Browns · Sun, Nov 1 · Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLE | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| PIT | 7 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 27 |
Record6–2
1st in the AFC North
Sun, Nov 15 8:20 PM ET at Bengals
No. 3 in the 30-second version
Jaguars beat Ravens Thursday, moving to No. 3 in AFC playoff standings and pushing the Steelers to No. 4.
Pittsburgh is 6-2 and on its bye week after entering Week 9 as the AFC's No. 3 seed. According to Big Cat Country, Jacksonville is 6-2 with a 5-2 AFC record, and the Broncos hold the No. 2 seed on their 3-1 conference record. Baltimore fell to 4-5 and sits at No. 10 in the standings, which Behind the Steel Curtain lists as of Thursday night.
Sources: Behind the Steel Curtain · Big Cat Country
Steelers at 6-2: CBS Sports floats four trade deadline deals to make Pittsburgh a Super Bowl contender.
CBS Sports says the Steelers need to make the most of their 6-2 start. The piece also argues the moves could give Aaron Rodgers a real chance to win big in his final season.
Source: CBS Sports
Barnwell's ESPN column asks whether the Giants, Bills and Steelers should make trades before the deadline.
The column looks at how 18 teams at or above .500 should approach the trade deadline. It asks whether the Giants should keep adding, whether the Bills could go all-in, and whether the Steelers should stay conservative.
Source: ESPN
Around the NFL
No. 1 in the 30-second version
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
No. 2 in the 30-second version
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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