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   Week 5 Cheat Sheet

   With the Week 5 Sunday kickoff approaching, here is this week's Cheat Sheet featuring all you need to know. Find out why Vontaze Burfict's return to the field will be intriguing vs. Ezekiel Elliott. Read

   Latest Headlines

   1. Kaepernick, 49ers working on restructured contract | End Around
   2. Newton remains in concussion protocol, not ruled out for Monday
   3. Panthers part ways with starting CB Benwikere | Bold predictions
   4. Diggs (groin) listed as doubtful for Vikings | Watchability rankings
   5. Broncos QB Siemian questionable for Sunday | Week 5 preview
   6. Colts GM: Paying Luck means building D will 'take some time'
   7. Jets QB Fitzpatrick: I know I've got to play better | Week 5 picks
   8. Injury roundup: Eifert (back) ruled out; Dez (knee) questionable
   9. Odell Beckham fined for unsportsmanlike conduct | Latest Pulse

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   Game Picks

   Week 5 predix: Unstoppable attack or immovable D?

   Julio Jones and the Falcons are averaging a staggering 38 points per game. But Aqib Talib and the stifling Broncos defense play host to Atlanta on Sunday. Who'll blink? Elliot Harrison forecasts Week 5. Read

3. Around The NFL

   Bold predictions: Broncos hold Ryan under 250 yards

   Week 5 of the NFL season is upon us, and that means it's time for another round of bold predictions. As always, this week's edition includes a macho helping of audaciousness and abandon. Read

4. American Red Cross

   Help those affected by Hurricane Matthew

   People affected by severe weather and other disasters need help now. To support those impacted by Hurricane Matthew, please make a donation to American Red Cross Disaster Relief. Read

5. Features

   Madden Ratings: Week 5 Predictions

   The latest Madden Ratings are in. Amar Shah looks back at Odell Beckham's Bollywood antics and offer predictions for Week 5, including a Tom Brady upset and Texans surprise. Read

6. Video - 'A Football Life:' Steve Young

   • 'A Football Life': Young dominates in Super Bowl XXIX

   • 'A Football Life': Young speaks about QB battle, dinner with Montana

   • 'A Football Life': Steve Young's early struggles at BYU

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7. NFL Reporters' Notebook

   Why Doug Pederson is perfect for Philly

   How has Doug Pederson coaxed a 3-0 start out of Carson Wentz and the Philadelphia Eagles? Mike Garafolo explores. Plus, more on London expansion and Gronk's feelings on fantasy football. Read

8. Around The NFL

   Quarter-mark watchability rankings

   Sam Bradford's Vikings and Derek Carr's Raiders have shot up the ladder of most exciting teams to see at the quarter mark. See where Gregg Rosenthal lists all 32 teams in his watchability rankings. Read

9. Scout's Notebook

   Keep pounding? Diagnosing the Panthers' sickness

   Thomas Davis, Luke Kuechly and the Panthers already blew past their loss total from last season. Bucky Brooks explains Carolina's struggles. Plus, a great debate -- A.J. Green or Julio Jones? -- and more. Read

10. fantasy football

    15 must-read fantasy football stats for Week 5

    Antonio Brown and Sammie Coates could be set up for a HUGE outing against the Jets. Find out why as analytics expert Cynthia Frelund gives you her must-read fantasy stats for Week 5. Read

11. Video - 'Top 10:' Playoff Performances

    • Top 10 Playoff Performances: Brady beats Tebow's Broncos

    • Top 10 Playoff Performances: Peyton's first playoff win

    • Top 10 Playoff Performances: Larry Fitzgerald in 2015

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12. Spoiler Alert

    How's Week 5 gonna play out? I have the answers!

    Dave Dameshek has a lot of close games on the docket for Week 5. Can Carson Wentz's Eagles improve to 4-0 after coming off a bye? Will Odell Beckham Jr.'s Giants rebound following a hectic week? Read

13. Around the NFL

    Posluszny helps neighbor prep for hurricane

    Jacksonville could be hit hard by Hurricane Matthew, but with the Jaguars on the bye, most players were able to get out of town well before. But, Paul Posluszny stuck around to help neighbors out. Read

14. Around The NFL

    What we learned: Seven takeaways from Thursday

    David Johnson dominated for the Cardinals, finishing with 185 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns to lift Arizona to a potentially momentum-shifting victory over the 49ers on Thursday. Read

15. Sidelines

    The maturation of Vontaze Burfict

    How has Vontaze Burfict been able to maximize his potential under Marvin Lewis? Jeffri Chadiha digs deep into the unique father-son bond between a volatile player and his patient coach. Read

16. Video - Up to the Minute

    • How do the Broncos plan on defending Julio Jones?

    • Casserly: Time for 49ers to make change at QB

    • Rapoport: Bosa will make Chargers debut on Sunday

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17. Video

    McCoy on hand injury: 'How'd that leak out so fast?'

    Bills running back LeSean McCoy joined the Rich Eisen Show this morning and was surprised to hear the news about his hand injury had spread. Watch
18. Around The NFL

    Critical DBs 'not confident enough' to cover OBJ?

    Odell Beckham has served as a lightning rod for criticism this year. While some of it feels on-point after the receiver's recent rash of sideline outbursts, Giants OC Mike Sullivan sees it differently. Read

19. fantasy football

    Running backs present unique DFS opportunity

    Two second-year backs are key components of Week 5 daily fantasy lineup building, but maybe not in the manner you think. Matt Harmon runs through all his top plays for the week. Read

20. CFB 24/7: Path to the Draft

    Scouting the Scouts: Clubs flock to Clemson-BC

    Half of the league's teams are expected to send representatives to scout Friday's Clemson-Boston College game. Find out who'll get a close look at a Tigers team brimming with NFL talent. Read

21. End Around

    Mailbag: Andrew Luckless ... Is he the new Marino?

    In the End Around Mailbag, Dan Hanzus answers pressing questions. Who's the modern-day Dan Marino? Fantasy trash talk: annoying or essential? Is being a fan of a certain team bad for human health? Read

22. From Twitter

    Gary Kubiak will have Trevor Siemian work a little more than usual tomorrow to continue to evaluate him. Siemian did more today than Thurs

    

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23. CFB 24/7: Path to the Draft

    Move The Sticks notes: UT loaded with young talent

    As reports cast doubt on Charlie Strong's job security, Daniel Jeremiah explains why he believes firing him would be a mistake. See scouting notes on Texas, Christian McCaffrey and more. Read

24. Position Power Rankings

    Top 10 MVP candidates at the quarter mark

    Chris Wesseling eyes the top 10 MVP candidates at the quarter mark -- and finds Von Miller and Aaron Donald vying for a chance to be the first defensive player to capture the award since 1986. Read

25. Breast Cancer Awareness

    Help make a crucial catch

    Everyone can help make a crucial catch in the fight against breast cancer. Show your support here by visiting our Breast Cancer Awareness page and learning how you can get more involved. Read

26. Around The NFL

    Torn patellar tendon no longer a career death knell?

    Might we be on the verge of a breakthrough in patellar-tendon recoveries, with Victor Cruz, Seahawks tight end Jimmy Graham and Cowboys cornerback Morris Claiborne as the vanguard? Read

27. I feel unstoppable.

    - David Johnson, after his big performance on Thursday Night Football in Week 5.
28. NFL Now

    Talk NOW with DeMarcus Ware: Vince Wilfork

    Texans DT Vince Wilfork joins Talk NOW to shed light on overalls, the Minnesota Vikings and former teammate Tom Brady's return to football. Watch

29. fantasy football

    Week 5 Next Gen Stats matchups

    Several disappointing receivers like Odell Beckham, Randall Cobb and DeSean Jackson have favorable matchups upcoming in Week 5. Matt Harmon uses Next Gen Stats to break them down. Read

30. Ike's Island

    CB rankings: Trufant on the rise, Johnson on the spot

    Desmond Trufant has balled out this season, and Ike Taylor has taken note. See where Atlanta's rising star lands in the updated cornerback rankings. Plus, a look at Trumaine Johnson's hot-and-cold play. Read

31. Power Rankings

    Shaking up the pecking order at the quarter mark

    With the first four weeks of the regular season in the books, Elliot Harrison reshuffles the deck with plenty of notable changes in the NFL hierarchy -- including a brand new team in the No. 1 spot. Read

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33. Analysis

    Rookie rankings: Who's No. 1 at the quarter mark?

    Daniel Jeremiah ranks the top 25 rookies through the first four weeks of the 2016 NFL season. Carson Wentz has taken the league by storm, but is the impressive start enough to push him past Ezekiel Elliott? Read

34. fantasy football

    Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Week 5: Running backs

    Matt Jones exploded last week, but can you trust him against the Ravens stout run defense? Michael Fabiano delivers all of his starts and sits at the running back position for Week 5. Read

35. Fantasy Football

    It's not too late to sign up for fantasy football

    There's still time to put your fantasy football team together. Start your own league, renew an existing one or join an NFL-managed group. Sign up now for free to get in on the action! Read

36. Sidelines

    The Belichick Letters

    In 1992, a college student looking for direction reached out to the Browns' unproven coach. To the student's astonishment, Bill Belichick answered. Marc Sessler remembers a life-altering exchange. Read

37. NFL Game Pass

    Re-watch every game of the 2016 season

    With the preseason finished, watch every game in full now and replay all 256 regular season games as well as the playoffs and the Super Bowl. Sign up for Game Pass today! Watch