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Falcons RB Devonta Freeman ejected for throwing a punch at Rams DL Aaron Donald

Donald and Freeman locked up immediately after a Rams interception early in the third quarter.

Is Sam Darnold the real deal? He has a presence, and the Jets can feel it

The young quarterback returned from a bout with mono last weekend to lead the Jets over the Cowboys.

How does Tom Brady avoid injury on QB sneaks? ‘Pliability, man’

Brady spoke on the short-yardage runs that make quarterbacks vulnerable after Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes was injured on a sneak on Thursday.

Jets not fine with Kelechi Osemele’s stance

The guard says he needs a season-ending shoulder operation; the Jets want him on the field for Monday’s game against the Patriots.

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Julian Edelman on the mind of Jets coach Adam Gase
Edelman has had a field day against Gase’s Dolphins and Jets squads over the last few seasons.

Tom Brady says cameo in Netflix series ‘taken out of context’
Brady emphasized the short segment was not intended to spoof Patriots owner Robert Kraft.

Why don’t NFL teams ever seem to trade for kickers?

“Teams don’t trade kickers because they only have one,” said former NFL kicker Jay Feely.

Booger McFarland tells it like it is on ‘Monday Night Football’

McFarland’s bluntness served viewers well when two controversial penalties were called in the Packers’ 23-22 win over the Lions.

It’s open season on NFL officiating — again

Every year, at about this point in the schedule, officials come under fire. They deserved it after the Packers-Lions game.

Chiefs hope QB Patrick Mahomes will be able to return in a month

The team said there wasn’t serious ligament damage after he dislocated his right kneecap in Thursday’s win over the Broncos.

Patriots tight end Ryan Izzo likely out for Jets game

He suffered a concussion in practice Thursday, leaving newcomers Ben Watson and Eric Tomlinson as the only tight ends on the roster.

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes could be back from dislocated kneecap in a month

There is optimism the reigning MVP could be back on the field in a matter of weeks and won’t miss the Dec. 8 matchup in Foxborough.

10 numbers that define the Patriots so far this season

A look at the stats illustrates the scope of New England’s accomplishments as well as some of their shortcomings.

The Jets are capable of giving Patriots a legitimate battle Monday night. Yes, those Jets

The Patriots can’t overlook a Jets team that has its talented young quarterback healthy and a satisfying win to build upon.

Patrick Mahomes dislocates knee in Chiefs’ win over Broncos

The Kansas City quarterback got hurt on a successful sneak on fourth-and-inches at the Denver 5 early in the second quarter.

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Newton native held off Cambridge clubmate Emily Kallfelz by just under four seconds, finishing in 18 minutes and 47 seconds.

Jordan Morris has hat trick, Sounders outlast Dallas FC 4-3

Morris scored in the 113th minute to complete a hat trick in Seattle’s extra-time victory over FC Dallas.

Conor McGregor is target of another sexual assault inquiry

It’s the second such investigation in less than 12 months.

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Patriots’ competition continues to unravel, and other notes

It’s pretty clear now that the Patriots are not going to have to travel in the postseason this year.

Former NFL player Greg Hardy booed heartily after lackluster UFC Boston fight

Hardy, 31, is trying to become a star in an aging heavyweight class, but Friday night will not help his cause.