The New England Patriots will have to wait at least another week for the return of their top receiving targets. Both tight end Rob Gronkowski and wide receiver Danny Amendola didn’t make the trip to Atlanta.
Pats’ Rob Gronkowski, Danny Amendola out vs. Falcons
New England Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski (back, forearm) and his camp disagree with the team’s outlook on his availability this week. The team feels he’s ready, but Gronkowski’s camp is wary about returning too soon.
Footballguys View: The team will be wisely cautious here. They’re 3-0 and the passing game has been limping along without Gronkowski. We should see him back by Week 6.
Patriots | Rob Gronkowski’s camp disagrees
New Orleans Saints SS Roman Harper (knee) and DT Brodrick Bunkley (calf) are out for Week 4.
Saints | Two out
Brian Hoyer will start again this week as the Cleveland Browns’ quarterback. Another famous QB had some words of encouragement for his former back-up.
Tom Brady on Brian Hoyer: ‘He has everything it takes’
The San Diego Chargers waived RB Foswhitt Whittaker.
Chargers | Foswhitt Whitaker cut
Miami Dolphins CB Dimitri Patterson (groin) is out for Week 4.
Dolphins | Dimitri Patterson out
Colin Kaepernick has a habit of “favoriting” messages from his detractors on Twitter. San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh says that’s just fine with him.
Jim Harbaugh glad Colin Kaepernick uses negative energy
Colin Kaepernick has a habit of “favoriting” messages from his detractors on Twitter. San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh says that’s just fine with him.
Jim Harbaugh on Colin Kaepernick’s motivation source
Even running back C.J. Spiller didn’t believe the Buffalo Bills own the NFL’s fastest offense at 21.4 seconds per play, beating out the Philadelphia Eagles and Denver Broncos.
C.J. Spiller surprised Buffalo Bills have fastest offense
Jermichael Finley suffered a concussion after a hard hit in the Green Bay Packers’ loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. While Finley waits to get back on the field, he’s thinking about one of his biggest fans — his son.
Jermichael Finley: Son didn’t want me to play after hit