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Steelers, Vikings back on track and other Week 5 takeaways

The Steelers and Vikings bounced back, the Jets found their identity and the Chiefs' defense wasn't all that bad. NFL Nation looks at Week 5.

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From 0-4 to 4-0: Rookie quarterbacks make history

It's the first time in the Super Bowl era that rookie quarterbacks have gone 4-0 in the same week, according to Elias.

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Freeman gives Braves lead with moonshot

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Acuna unloads grand slam after controversial strike

After Ronald Acuna Jr. takes a close called strike, he responds with a grand slam on the next pitch.

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Freeman credits Braves' resiliency for Game 3 win

Freddie Freeman describes his mindset at the plate during his go-ahead homer and how the team has battled all season to remain in the series.

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Dozier strikes out to seal Braves victory

With the Dodgers threatening in the ninth, Arodys Vizcaino strikes out Brian Dozier to end the game.

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Kemp thrown out at plate

Matt Kemp gets thrown out on a close play at the plate, keeping the game tied at 5-5.

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Taylor cracks 2-run dinger

Chris Taylor launches a 2-run blast to bring the Dodgers within one run.

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Muncy ties game with colossal HR

Max Muncy launches a mammoth home run to tie the game at 5-5.

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Dodgers score 2 on costly error

Justin Turner hits an RBI single to left field, but the ball goes under Ronald Acuna Jr.'s glove for another run to score.

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Braves score 1st run of series on walk

The Dodgers walk pitcher Sean Newcomb with the bases loaded for the Braves' first run of the postseason.

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    The biggest injuries of the week

    The latest on all the big injuries from our NFL Nation reporters, including the prognosis on each player for Week 6 and beyond.

    Doug Pederson does it again: Why two-point decision was easy call

    Yes, the Eagles lost, but the coach's unconventional decision to go for two while down by eight points late in the game was a bold and correct call.

    Fantasy football: Week 5's best and worst

    James Conner and Isaiah Crowell were the stars of a running back-heavy Sunday, while Mason Crosby had one of the worst games by a kicker in recent memory.

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    Brewers complete sweep of Rockies, advance to NLCS

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    Aguilar uncorks solo shot to deep left

    Jesús Aguilar drills a solo home run deep into the stands in left off German Márquez to extend Milwaukee's lead over Colorado to 2-0.

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    Yelich says ride has been 'unbelievable'

    Winners of 11 straight games, MVP candidate Christian Yelich says having a day-by-day mindset has fueled Milwaukee's hot streak.

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    Arcia, Broxton send back-to-back jacks into orbit

    Orlando Arcia and Keon Broxton demolish back-to-back home runs off Wade Davis in the top frame of the ninth, extending the Brewers' lead to 6-0 over Colorado.

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    Braun on Hader: 'I couldn't be more proud of him'

    Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun has high praise for Josh Hader after the reliever closed out the NLDS for the Brewers.

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    Moustakas: 'Our pitching staff has been incredible'

    Brewers 3B Mike Moustakas speaks highly of the pitching staff after sweeping the Rockies in the NLDS.

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    Kratz on sweep: 'The guys in the locker room make it worth it'

    Brewers catcher Erik Kratz has high praise for his teammates after sweeping the Rockies in the NLDS.

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    Brewers celebrate after NLDS sweep of Rockies

    The Milwaukee Brewers celebrate after their sweep of the Rockies by pouring beer and bubbly and chanting "MVP" at Christian Yelich.

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    Counsell says Brewers earned NLCS birth

    Craig Counsell says he's "a Milwaukee kid" and being a part of the Brewers' deep playoff run is meaningful to the city and organization.

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    Braun plunked with Shaw's hit, ends inning

    With runners at the corners and two outs, Travis Shaw's ripped single to right nails Ryan Braun on the bases to end the inning and scratch away an RBI.

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    Rockies cough up 2 runs on sloppy play

    Scott Oberg allows a run to score as commits a balk. During the same at-bat, Oberg whips one in the dirt, allowing Erik Kratz to score.

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      Bowl projections after Week 6

      Upsets have shuffled our experts' bowl lineups, with Clemson now landing a spot in the title game. See which bowl matchup will host your favorite team.

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      Power Rankings: Rough week for the visitors

      LSU, Oklahoma and Auburn all went on the road and lost, resulting in some changes to the top half of the rankings.

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      OBJ: 'I don't want to be held back anymore'

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      The Undefeated

      Panthers' Eric Reid: 'Kaepernick should be playing'

      Carolina's new safety knelt during the national anthem in a "bittersweet" debut for Panthers.

      Reid confident in his actions

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      On This Date: Oct. 7, 1916

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      • Georgia Tech's 222-0 victory

        In 1916, Georgia Tech defeated Cumberland College 222-0, one of the most lopsided outcomes in major sports history. The game is not recognized in the NCAA record books, since records weren't kept until 1937.

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        Our experts ranked the signature moves they loved most. Join us as we journey through the decades, showing the evolution of basketball's best go-to dribbles, shots and slams.