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www.espn.com - NFL Thursday, October 2, 2025 8:53 AM Barnwell's NFL quarter-season awards: The top candidates to win MVP, Rookie of the Year, more       Can Josh Allen win another MVP? Could anyone edge Myles Garrett for DPOY? We ranked the top three candidates to win seven NFL awards through four weeks.

www.espn.com - NFL Thursday, October 2, 2025 8:53 AM Power Rankings: Two teams jump into the top 10       We stacked every team ahead of Week 5. Who jumped up our list?

www.espn.com - NFL Thursday, October 2, 2025 8:53 AM Niners rule out Purdy, Pearsall, Jennings for TNF       Brock Purdy, Ricky Pearsall and Jauan Jennings are out for the Niners on Thursday against the Rams.

www.espn.com - NFL Thursday, October 2, 2025 8:53 AM A.J. Brown says post wasn't about Eagles, Hurts       Eagles receiver A.J. Brown took responsibility Wednesday for letting his "frustrations boil over" Sunday and stated that his post on social media wasn't directed at anyone inside the building, including quarterback Jalen Hurts.

www.espn.com - NFL Thursday, October 2, 2025 8:53 AM Colts' Howard abruptly retires, says 'family first'       Veteran cornerback Xavien Howard, 32, informed the Colts of his decision to retire just days after his much-criticized performance against the Rams.

www.espn.com - NFL Thursday, October 2, 2025 8:53 AM Ravens remain mum on injured Lamar's status       The Ravens remain tight-lipped about whether injured quarterback Lamar Jackson has a chance to play in Sunday's pivotal game against the Texans.

www.espn.com - NFL Thursday, October 2, 2025 8:53 AM Dart: Chip on my shoulder over Saints draft snub       Jaxson Dart says there is "always a chip on your shoulder" when a situation unfolds like this year's NFL draft.

www.espn.com - NFL Thursday, October 2, 2025 8:53 AM Commanders' Daniels plans to play vs. Chargers       Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has been medically cleared and will be a full participant in Wednesday's practice, coach Dan Quinn said.

www.espn.com - NFL Thursday, October 2, 2025 8:53 AM Facing QB questions, Shedeur goes full mime       Shedeur Sanders pantomimed answers to questions about the Browns' latest QB switch.

www.espn.com - NFL Thursday, October 2, 2025 8:53 AM Browns bench Flacco, turn to Gabriel as starter       The Browns are benching Joe Flacco and turning to rookie Dillon Gabriel as their starting QB for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

www.espn.com - NFL Thursday, October 2, 2025 8:58 AM Trade DK? Go get Skattebo? Three players you should trade, three to acquire       Three players you should target in a trade and three you can ship away while their value is up, including DK Metcalf.

www.espn.com - NFL Thursday, October 2, 2025 8:58 AM Facts vs. Feelings: Reasons to start Olave, and other Week 5 decisions       Setting realistic expectations for Drake Maye, Chris Olave and others in Week 5.

www.espn.com - NFL Thursday, October 2, 2025 8:56 AM NFL Week 5 buzz: Gauging Ravens panic, Titans desperation and the QB trade market       Here's the latest intel on the Ravens' disappointing start, options for 0-4 Tennessee, precocious rookies and possible QB trades heading into Week 5.