Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis agreed in principle to sell 15% of the team, a source told The...

Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis agreed in principle to sell 15% of the team, a source told <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5936783/2024/11/20/raiders-sale-egon-durban-silver-lake/?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=nfltw&amp;source=nfltw">The Athletic's Tashan Reed</a>.Silver Lake co-CEO and Endeavor board chairman Egon Durban and Discovery Land Company founder and chairman Michael Meldman each bid separately to acquire 7.5% stakes in the Raiders, according to Reed. The NFL has reportedly reviewed the terms of the transaction.Davis would remain the controlling owner of the Raiders if the deal becomes official.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The league's finance committee could discuss the sale and bring it up for a vote at the NFL owners meeting from Dec. 10-11 in Texas. Durban and Meldman need votes from at least 24 of the league's 32 owners to approve their purchase.Davis' latest deal comes just over a month after the NFL officially approved legendary quarterback Tom Brady's purchase of 10.5% of the Raiders along with Hall of Fame defensive lineman Richard Seymour and Tom Wagner - co-founder of Knighthead Capital Management.Davis' desire to bring in Brady and Seymour to help with football decisions is one factor Reed highlighted behind the owner's recent interest in selling shares of the Raiders.The 69-year-old also reportedly wants to become more liquid, which was another motivator linked to Durban and Meldman joining the team's ownership group. The franchise's value has skyrocketed since its relocation from Oakland to Las Vegas, notes Reed.

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 27: Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis looks on prior to the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on November 27, 2022 in Seattle, Washington.

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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott recently opened up about his 2024 season, saying it might...

Dallas Cowboys quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/50470" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/50470">Dak Prescott</a> recently opened up about his 2024 season, saying it might have been his toughest year since entering the NFL."It's been a tough year personally with my emotions because it's a roller coaster," Prescott told <a href="https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/cowboys/2024/11/20/for-cowboys-dak-prescott-staying-anchored-is-key-to-coping-with-roller-coaster-2024/">David Moore of The Dallas Morning News</a>. "It's truly been ups and downs. I would say riding a wave I'm constantly preaching about not riding."The veteran passer added: "Off the field, it's been some of the most joyous times I ever could have imagined, dreamed of. Having a child, getting engaged, starting a family. But then on the football field, it's probably been as tough of a season as I've ever had. I'd probably say the toughest."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Cowboys have had one of their more disappointing seasons since drafting Prescott in 2016, as Dallas is currently 3-7 while underperforming on both sides of the ball. Prescott appeared in only eight games, completing 64.7% of his passes for 1,978 yards and 11 touchdowns against eight interceptions before sustaining a season-ending hamstring injury.Prescott sustained his injury Nov. 3 and was hoping to return this year, but the three-time Pro Bowler recently decided to undergo surgery after meeting with a specialist."At the end of the day, we were hoping in six weeks I could start gaining strength, which is what all of the doctors were telling me," Prescott explained. "But if I waited and rehabbed it, I may or may not be able to regain strength. Even if I did, there was still a chance it would likely tear off."Prescott's subpar 2024 followed an excellent 2023 campaign in which he led the NFL with 36 touchdown passes and finished second in MVP voting. His spectacular season helped the veteran QB become the NFL's highest-paid player by signing a four-year, $240-million extension.Prescott posted an 86 passer rating in 2024, the lowest of his career and only the second time he finished a year with a rate under 90."Not playing up to my standards, turning the ball over more than I have. Just uncharacteristic," he said. "Leaving some of those games, mentally it was like, 'Man, I saw it the best and clearest I've ever seen it, but maybe I didn't execute that way or the team didn't execute that way.'"The Cowboys have had <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/65598" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/65598">Cooper Rush</a> at quarterback with Prescott sidelined. Dallas has lost both games with Rush starting by a combined score of 68-16.

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 10: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys looks on before a game against the Philadelphia Eagles at AT&T Stadium on November 10, 2024 in Arlington, Texas.

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Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love is looking forward to facing the San Francisco 49ers ag...

Green Bay Packers quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/104659" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/104659">Jordan Love</a> is looking forward to facing the San Francisco 49ers again Sunday in a rematch of last season's playoff matchup.San Francisco claimed a 24-21 divisional-round victory in January to eliminate Green Bay en route to reaching the Super Bowl as NFC champions."I think just ending the season, getting into the playoffs, and being knocked out by the 49ers, whoever it would have been, that game is definitely going to sit with you," Love said Wednesday, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/42511163/nfl-packers-jordan-love-49ers-playoff-loss-rematch">ESPN's Rob Demovsky</a>. "That's what you've got to kind of just sit with all offseason, is going back, watching that game, trying to see what you could have done better, could have done differently in that game.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"It definitely sits with you through the offseason, and then you obviously move on. Just knowing that that's the team that knocked us out, we're definitely hungry for this game."Love finished the postseason matchup against the 49ers with 21 completions on 34 attempts for 194 yards and two touchdowns to two interceptions, including an INT with 0:52 left in the fourth quarter that sealed San Francisco's victory."Obviously, two turnovers in that game, critical mistakes, the final two-minute drive situation to go win, and having a turnover," Love added. "So just learning from that situation, put myself back in that situation, what would I have done differently? How do I grow from that? Things like that."Turnovers have been an issue for Love this season, as he's thrown an NFL-high 11 picks, including at least one in eight straight starts. The star passer missed two games earlier this campaign due to an ankle injury. The 26-year-old has also completed 62.3% of his passes for 2,081 yards and 16 touchdowns in 2024.Despite Love's mistakes, the 7-3 Packers have won five of their last six matchups and are the No. 6 seed in the NFC.

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 20: Jordan Love #10 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates after scoring a touchdown during an NFC divisional round playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on January 20, 2024 in Santa Clara, California.

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Giants quarterback Drew Lock expressed frustration for not becoming the starter moving forward af...

Giants quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/98893" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/98893">Drew Lock</a> expressed frustration for not becoming the starter moving forward after New York recently benched <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/97984" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/97984">Daniel Jones</a>.The <a href="https://www.thescore.com/nfl/news/3132111/giants-demote-jones-to-no-3-qb-as-devito-takes-starting-job">Giants announced Monday</a> that <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188915" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188915">Tommy DeVito</a> will start Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers over Lock, who spent the team's first 10 games as Jones' backup.Lock remains New York's QB2 and acknowledged Wednesday that he's "disappointed" and "upset" by the Giants' decision not to start him, according to <a href="https://x.com/JordanRaanan/status/1859341376137146505">ESPN's Jordan Raanan</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"That's a question that I might still have for myself. It was expressed to me that I was going to be QB2. Interesting situation," Lock added, per <a href="https://x.com/SNYGiants/status/1859324608236720135">SNY</a>.Lock started two games for the Seattle Seahawks last year and joined the Giants this past offseason. The 28-year-old, who has 23 NFL starts under his belt, has briefly appeared in two games in 2024, attempting just eight passes."There's a ton of emotions involved in all of it. I would say this is still a business and I want more jobs after this year," Lock <a href="https://twitter.com/SNYGiants/status/1859326022157509089">said</a>. "So if I come in and be ugly and nasty, it just leaves a bad taste in these guys' mouths. Who knows how fast that spreads? I'm going to come in and be great."Lock is happy for DeVito, though."He deserves to have this team behind him, and I'm excited for him," Lock added.DeVito made six starts for the Giants in 2023 as an undrafted rookie. The 26-year-old sparked the club's offense and had a passer rating higher than 100 in three games. Overall, he passed for eight touchdowns and three interceptions while posting a 3-3 record as a starter."Last year was a good story and all, how it happened," DeVito said Wednesday, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/42511309/new-giants-starter-tommy-devito-trying-avoid-fun-games">Raanan</a>. "All the fun and games outside, it was fun. That was last year. I'm sticking to football now. Not that I wasn't before."The external stuff will be on pause. I already had talks with everybody around me, my inner circle. Want it to stay very tight and make sure that everything is about production on Sunday."The 2-8 Giants currently rank dead last in scoring this season.

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 03: Tommy DeVito #15 and Drew Lock #2 of the New York Giants warm up before the game against the Washington Commanders at MetLife Stadium on November 03, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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The Buffalo Bills are down another key pass-catcher for Sunday's highly anticipated game against ...

The Buffalo Bills are down another key pass-catcher for Sunday's highly anticipated game against the Kansas City Chiefs.Tight end <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188115" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188115">Dalton Kincaid</a> won't play due to a knee injury, head coach Sean McDermott announced Friday. Wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199774" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199774">Keon Coleman</a> is also out after injuring his wrist.Kincaid leads Buffalo with 59 targets this season and ranks third with 356 yards. Coleman is second on the Bills with 417 yards and is tied with a team-high three touchdown receptions so far.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Wideout <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174118" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174118">Khalil Shakir</a> tops the club with 529 receiving yards on 48 catches in 2024. He's also scored two TDs.The shorthanded Bills are at least hoping wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/60608" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/60608">Amari Cooper</a> can return as he's missed the last two games due to a wrist injury. Buffalo's midseason trade acquisition is currently listed as questionable but <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3128768" href="https://thescore.com/news/3128768">said</a> Thursday he's "ready to play football again."The Bills' depth chart also features wideouts <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/69900" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/69900">Mack Hollins</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/82871" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/82871">Curtis Samuel</a>, as well as running back <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174030" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174030">James Cook</a> and tight end <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/99623" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/99623">Dawson Knox</a>, among others.

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JANUARY 07: Dalton Kincaid #86 of the Buffalo Bills carries the ball against the Miami Dolphins during the first half of the game at Hard Rock Stadium on January 07, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida.

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The Indianapolis Colts wanted to give <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188125" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188125">Anthony Richardson</a> a wake-up call by benching the second-year quarterback for veteran <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/2945" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/2945">Joe Flacco</a>, <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/42391210/nfl-colts-anthony-richardson-quarterback-return">ESPN's Stephen Holder</a> reports.Colts head coach Shane Steichen made the quarterback change two weeks ago in an effort to get Richardson's attention, a source told Holder.The 2023 No. 4 pick was apparently unaware of the expectations around a franchise QB in the NFL. He was also described as "naive," not resistant, and the rumors about character concerns were never accurate, Holder adds.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>In particular, the Colts reportedly wanted Richardson to invest more time into the job. The young passer has responded by reportedly arriving to work earlier in recent weeks, going to the team facility around 5:30 a.m. to get an early start on film study.Richardson entered the NFL as a long-term project. He started only 10 games in one-plus season in the league before his benching stole headlines Oct. 29. Steichen explained the change by saying Flacco gave the team "the best chance to win" at the time.The decision to sit the 22-year-old came after he went viral for coming out of a play on a third-and-goal in a loss to the Houston Texans. Richardson also hasn't been able to improve his accuracy in the NFL, as he's completed just 44.4% of his pass attempts in 2024.The Florida product <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3127826" href="https://thescore.com/news/3127826">said</a> Wednesday he was "low-key glad" about his benching, as the past few weeks opened his eyes.The Colts went back to Richardson as the QB1 for the remainder of the season after losing two games with the 39-year-old Flacco. He threw only two touchdowns against four interceptions in his two most recent starts.The 4-6 Colts will try to snap a three-game skid as they visit the New York Jets on Sunday.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 24: Anthony Richardson #5 of the Indianapolis Colts talks to head coach Shane Steichen against the Philadelphia Eagles in the first half of the preseason game at Lincoln Financial Field on August 24, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn doesn't regret his failed fourth-down attempt that hel...

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn doesn't regret his failed fourth-down attempt that helped the Philadelphia Eagles claim a 26-18 win on Thursday Night Football.With approximately eight minutes left in the fourth quarter, Quinn could've opted to kick a 44-yard field goal that would've given the Commanders a 13-12 lead. Instead, he left his offense on the field for a fourth-and-2. Rookie quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199756" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199756">Jayden Daniels</a> struggled to hold on to the ball after the snap and couldn't convert for a first down.The Eagles then found the end zone on their second of three consecutive touchdown-scoring drives to seal the big NFC East matchup.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"Bold call, but I would also say we were prepared for that moment," Quinn said of his fourth-down decision, according to <a href="https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/commanders-dan-quinn-explains-critical-fourth-down-decision-in-week-11-loss-to-eagles-defends-bold-call/">Tyler Sullivan of CBS Sports</a>. "Don't love the execution, but we've been an excellent fourth-down team, so going into it, we knew we'd have to take our shots against a tough division team on the road. We thought that was an appropriate one."<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
BAUN VOYAGE 😏<a href="https://twitter.com/zackbizzaun?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@zackbizzaun</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FlyEaglesFly?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FlyEaglesFly</a> <a href="https://t.co/oNVxwYBR3h">pic.twitter.com/oNVxwYBR3h</a>— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) <a href="https://twitter.com/Eagles/status/1857268422964371888?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 15, 2024</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>"That's one we can fix," Quinn added.Attempting the field goal would've given the Commanders a higher chance to win the game, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/ben_bot_baldwin/status/1857268357499601163">Ben Baldwin's database</a>.Commanders receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/87889" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/87889">Terry McLaurin</a> supported Quinn's questionable call, though."We've been doing it all season. We're aggressive," McLaurin said, per Sullivan.The Commanders converted only three of 12 third-down plays against Philadelphia while going 1-for-2 on fourth down. Quinn's outfit had only failed to convert one fourth down before Thursday. The team's 85.7% conversion rate currently ranks third in the NFL.Washington's offense had an uncharacteristically bad game with Daniels, who finished with 22 completions on 32 attempts for 191 yards and one touchdown against one interception. The Offensive Rookie of the Year favorite also carried the ball seven times for 18 yards.The 7-4 Commanders have now lost two in a row. They'll host the Dallas Cowboys next week. Meanwhile, the 8-2 Eagles will visit the Los Angeles Rams.

PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 14: Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn looks on during the game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Washington Commanders on November 14, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA.

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Miami Dolphins receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/83498" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/83498">Tyreek Hill</a> isn't even considering the possibility of being unavailable while dealing with a torn ligament in his left wrist."I've been talking to a lot of people about this particular injury. ... It's going to get worse, the more I play ... But I'm here, I'm locked in, no matter what. No matter how I feel. Even if I have to cut my wrist off," Hill said Thursday, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/schadjoe/status/1857146211020476710">Joe Schad of the Palm Beach Post</a>.Hill was listed as questionable but played in Monday's win over the Los Angeles Rams, catching three passes for 16 yards and one touchdown, his first score since Miami's season opener. The All-Pro wideout - who led the NFL in receiving in 2023 - said earlier this week the injury has been bothering him since training camp.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"Surgery was brought up," Hill added Thursday.The speedster says he isn't considering a surgical procedure at the moment but won't rule it out during the offseason, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/OmarKelly/status/1857146149104505160">Omar Kelly of the Miami Herald</a>.Hill was on the practice field Thursday, notes <a href="https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/tyreek-hill-on-practice-field-thursday">Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk</a>.The eight-time Pro Bowler is having a down season by his standards, having caught 37 passes for 462 yards and two touchdowns through nine games.The 3-6 Dolphins host the 2-7 Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday.

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - SEPTEMBER 12: Tyreek Hill #10 of the Miami Dolphins looks on prior to an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills at Hard Rock Stadium on September 12, 2024 in Miami Gardens, FL.

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Bears wide receiver DJ Moore admitted Wednesday that Chicago players expressed frustration with t...

Bears wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/97110" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/97110">DJ Moore</a> admitted Wednesday that Chicago players expressed frustration with the offense after the team's latest loss, but they didn't expect offensive coordinator Shane Waldron to lose his job this week.Moore called the Bears' decision to fire Waldron on Tuesday "shocking," according to <a href="https://x.com/kpowell720/status/1856768054530572639">Kevin Powell of WGN Radio 720</a>.Chicago <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3126428" href="https://thescore.com/news/3126428">dismissed</a> Waldron in his first season with the team after not scoring a touchdown for the second straight game. The NFC North club suffered its third straight loss Sunday to the New England Patriots 19-3, falling to 4-5 this year with its offense ranking 24th in points and 30th in total yards.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Bears head coach Matt Eberflus also announced Tuesday that Thomas Brown will replace Waldron moving forward.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
DJ Moore on the creativity new OC Thomas Brown brings to the offense: “You guys’ll see on Sunday.”— CHGO Bears (@CHGO_Bears) <a href="https://twitter.com/CHGO_Bears/status/1856767319726252504?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2024</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>There have been rumors that Moore and other Bears players are unhappy with rookie <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199760" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199760">Caleb Williams</a> as Chicago's starting quarterback, but Moore said the team supports this year's No. 1 overall pick."You've got to have support for him," Moore said, according to <a href="https://x.com/CHGO_Bears/status/1856767075999486256">CHGO Bears</a>. "He's going out there, busting his butt, trying to learn everything. Defenses are throwing a lot at him."The wideout <a href="https://x.com/CHGO_Bears/status/1856767914445345186">added</a>: "Me and Caleb were talking yesterday, he's in a good space, I'm in a good space. All of the connections (on offense) are going to get better."Bears tight end <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/121725" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/121725">Cole Kmet</a> also disputed a <a href="https://x.com/WaddleandSilvy/status/1856343999331684592">report</a> stating that multiple Chicago players wanted the club to bench Williams for <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188930" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188930">Tyson Bagent</a>."That didn't happen," Kmet said, according to <a href="https://x.com/kpowell720/status/1856770558190375295">Powell</a>.Williams has completed 60.5% of his passes for 1,785 yards and nine touchdowns against five interceptions in nine games this year. Moore - his most-targeted receiver - has recorded 398 yards and three TDs while catching a team-high 40 passes.The Bears host the Green Bay Packers in Week 11.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 29: DJ Moore #2 and Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears celebrate a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams at Soldier Field on September 29, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.

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The Indianapolis Colts are going back to <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188125" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188125">Anthony Richardson</a> after all.Indianapolis plans to start the second-year quarterback over <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/2945" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/2945">Joe Flacco</a> for the remainder of the 2024 season, head coach Shane Steichen announced Wednesday."I talked to (owner) Jim (Irsay). I talked to (general manager) Chris (Ballard). But, ultimately, this was my decision," Steichen said Wednesday, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/KBowen1070/status/1856737732250234933">Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Richardson began the season as QB1 but didn't show the improvements that the Colts expected early on, which led to Indianapolis starting the 39-year-old Flacco instead."Everyone has a different turn," Steichen explained, per <a href="https://twitter.com/DaveG_Sports/status/1856737355358482624">Dave Griffiths of FOX59 News</a>. "Everyone has a different play, development, how you go about the process. ... I love Anthony, he's a great person, and (I've) got great faith in him and his abilities to be our franchise quarterback."Flacco started two games after the Colts benched Richardson, completing 67.7% of his passes for 451 yards and two touchdowns against four interceptions. Indianapolis lost to the Minnesota Vikings and Buffalo Bills in those contests to drop to 4-6 this season.The former Super Bowl MVP, who helped the Cleveland Browns make the playoffs last year, said Wednesday he's "disappointed" that he wasn't able to "provide a spark and get some wins" for the Colts, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/KBowen1070/status/1856742910294986754">Bowen</a>. Flacco also made three appearances (two starts) earlier this campaign between Weeks 4-6 after Richardson sustained an oblique injury.The Colts drafted Richardson fourth overall in 2023 as a long-term project at QB, but the Florida product's rookie season ended prematurely after only four games due to a shoulder injury. The 22-year-old returned to the field in 2024 but struggled in six starts, posting only a 44.4% completion rate with 958 yards and four TDs to seven INTs. He also added 242 yards and one score on the ground."You have things to learn, and I think (Richardson) has done a great job of keeping his head on the right way and showing up and working hard," Flacco said of the young passer.Indianapolis, currently the AFC's No. 8 seed, faces the New York Jets on Sunday.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 20: Indianapolis Colts Quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) passes during a timeout in the NFL game between the Miami Dolphins and the Indianapolis Colts on October 20, 2024, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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The Jacksonville Jaguars won't have <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161653" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161653">Trevor Lawrence</a> available for a second straight week.The starting quarterback won't play Sunday against the Detroit Lions due to a left shoulder injury, head coach Doug Pederson announced Wednesday, according to <a href="https://x.com/TomPelissero/status/1856722278857298062">NFL Network's Tom Pelissero</a>.Pederson added that he's optimistic Lawrence can return in Week 13 after Jacksonville's bye week, per <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNdirocco/status/1856722079439343987">ESPN's Michael DiRocco</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161650" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161650">Mac Jones</a> will replace Lawrence again after starting last week's 12-7 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Jones, who made his first start of the season in Week 10, finished the defeat with 14 completions on 22 attempts for 111 yards and no touchdowns against two interceptions. He scored a rushing TD.Lawrence is reportedly dealing with a significant AC joint sprain sustained two weeks ago versus the Philadelphia Eagles. The 2021 No. 1 pick is considered week-to-week.It's been a disappointing season for the Jaguars, who are 2-8. Jacksonville ranks 21st and 25th in points and total yards on offense, respectively, while its defense places 27th in points and 32nd in yards allowed.The Jaguars would have the first overall pick in 2025 if the season ended today.

London, United Kingdom - October 13: Trevor Lawrence of Jacksonville Jaguars looks on during the NFL match between Jacksonville Jaguars and Chicago Bears at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 13, 2024 in London, England.

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College Football Playoff chairman and Big Ten athletic director Warde Manuel addressed the latest CFP rankings Tuesday, explaining that Georgia dropped nine spots - and at least momentarily out of the <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3126955" href="https://thescore.com/news/3126955">playoff bracket</a> - because of its recent offensive struggles.Georgia, ranked at No. 12, suffered its second loss of the season Saturday, a 28-10 defeat to No. 11 Ole Miss. No. 9 Miami lost to unranked Georgia Tech 28-23 over the weekend, but the Hurricanes dropped only five spots in the rankings."(The Bulldogs') offense hasn't been consistent, the committee discussed that they've struggled with some turnovers," Manuel said this week, according to <a href="https://www.dawgnation.com/football/on-the-beat/cfp-committee-cites-offensive-inconsistency-georgias-precipitous-drop-out-12-team-playoff-field/HZKXAVGOBJE37NZKBQZTQDMLQE/">DawgNation's Mike Griffith</a>. "Defense has been solid, although in the loss to Ole Miss, we felt that (inconsistent offense) plays a factor into with, the offense struggling, their defense was on the field quite a bit."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Manuel added: "When you look at where they're ranked and how they dropped ... both (No. 10) Alabama and Ole Miss beat them in the head-to-head, so obviously, as we went through the rankings and looked at everyone, they fell to 12, but it's based on who won in front of them and then head-to-head and everything that we look at in terms of the body of work."The Rebels limited the Bulldogs' offense to 245 total yards, Georgia's lowest mark since 2017. The Bulldogs would be left out of the 12-team playoff bracket despite being ranked at No. 12 because No. 13 Boise State would earn the final seed as the projected fifth conference champion under the new format.Georgia ranks fourth in the SEC with a 5-2 conference record behind No. 7 Tennessee, No. 15 Texas A&amp;M, and No. 3 Texas, all of which have one SEC loss.The Bulldogs did beat the Longhorns 30-15 in October."Georgia may have one of the best wins of the year by going to Texas and winning the way they did," Manuel said.Georgia quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/148097" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/148097">Carson Beck</a> has thrown 12 interceptions this season, up from six in 2023. Nine of Beck's interceptions came in the last four games for the Bulldogs, who haven't had a 100-yard rusher all year.Kirby Smart's outfit has another huge SEC matchup coming up, as Tennessee goes to Athens to visit Georgia. The Bulldogs still have a 64% chance of making the playoffs, the 10th-highest in the nation, according to <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5701128/2024/11/12/college-football-playoff-projections-odds/">The Athletic</a>.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 25: Head coach Kirby Smart reacts with Carson Beck #15 of the Georgia Bulldogs during the fourth quarter against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Bobby Dodd Stadium on November 25, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores hopes he'll soon receive consideration for a head coaching job in the NFL again."There's only 32 of these jobs, so I would certainly want to be a head coach in this league again," Flores recently said on "The Adam Schefter Podcast," according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/42350446/vikings-dc-brian-flores-says-love-nfl-hc-again">ESPN's Kevin Seifert</a>.Flores is in his second season in charge of the Vikings' defense. He has helped the unit go from 28th in points allowed in 2022 to third in that category 10 weeks into the 2024 season.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 43-year-old, who was an assistant for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2022, previously served as Miami Dolphins head coach from 2019-21, posting a 24-25 record.The Dolphins fired him following a 9-8 season. In February 2022, Flores filed a lawsuit against the NFL, the New York Giants, the Denver Broncos, and the Dolphins alleging racial discrimination in hiring practices and in his termination. He also said Miami offered him $100,000 per loss during the 2019 season in an effort to receive a top draft pick."I think a lot of people view the Miami experience as (if) I see it as all negative. I really don't," Flores said. "I think it was a great experience for me and my family. There's so much that I learned during my time there that's made me a much, much better coach today ... better in a lot of areas. And just in reflecting on that time, there's things that obviously I would like to do better, but there's also a lot of things that I would continue to implement."He added: "I've really, really come out of it in (a) positive way and excited about where I am now. I really learned a lot from it."Flores interviewed for the Cardinals' head coaching job during the 2023 offseason before Arizona hired Jonathan Gannon.At least two NFL teams will be looking for a new permanent head coach in 2025. The New York Jets fired Robert Saleh on Oct. 8, and the New Orleans Saints parted ways with Dennis Allen after Week 9.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - NOVEMBER 12: Defensive coordinator Brian Flores of the Minnesota Vikings looks on in the third quarter of the game against the New Orleans Saints at U.S. Bank Stadium on November 12, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin isn't concerned about facing <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/102590" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/102590">Diontae Johnson</a> in Week 11 after seeing what the former Pittsburgh receiver has done since joining the Baltimore Ravens."To be honest with you, I hadn't thought a lot about it," Tomlin said Tuesday, per <a href="https://twitter.com/937theFan/status/1856389624760811701">93.7 The Fan</a>. "He's not on a lot of their video, so at this stage of the week, I don't know that I've weighed what he might mean to the matchup."They got more significant pieces with larger roles that are occupying my attention at this part of the week."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Johnson played his first five NFL seasons with the Steelers, who traded him to the Carolina Panthers this past offseason. Carolina then sent the one-time Pro Bowler to Baltimore prior to the trade deadline.However, Johnson - a former 1,000-yard wideout - hasn't done much in two games as a member of the Ravens, catching only one pass for six yards while playing 22 offensive snaps.Baltimore boasts the NFL's top-ranked offense with MVP favorite <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/97162" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/97162">Lamar Jackson</a> and running back <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/72385" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/72385">Derrick Henry</a>. Wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188142" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188142">Zay Flowers</a> leads the club with 50 catches and 688 receiving yards, while tight end <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/82707" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/82707">Mark Andrews</a> has caught a team-high five touchdowns.Sunday's game is another big matchup in the storied rivalry between Pittsburgh and Baltimore. The Steelers currently lead the AFC North with a 7-2 record, while the 7-3 Ravens rank second in the division."It's Steelers-Ravens, let's get at it," Tomlin <a href="https://twitter.com/937theFan/status/1856385434734989503">said</a> Tuesday."Baltimore's a really good team, and historically, we've had some really good matchups. We just respect the rivalry," the sideline boss added, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/dlolley_pgh/status/1856383529078165891">team reporter Dale Lolley</a>.Pittsburgh has won its last three meetings versus Baltimore and seven of the archrivals' last eight matchups.

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JANUARY 06: Head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on prior to a game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on January 06, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland.

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Dallas Cowboys quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/50470" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/50470">Dak Prescott</a> will undergo season-ending surgery Wednesday on his injured hamstring, owner Jerry Jones announced Tuesday, according to <a href="https://x.com/TomPelissero/status/1856350600524374380">NFL Network's Tom Pelissero</a>.It was previously <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3123388" href="https://thescore.com/news/3123388">reported</a> that Prescott was leaning toward having surgery, but the star QB planned to meet with a specialist to get a final opinion in hopes of avoiding a surgical procedure. Prescott is expected to be sidelined for four months.The 31-year-old completed 64.7% of his passes for 1,978 yards and 11 touchdowns against eight interceptions in eight games this season. He sustained his injury in Week 9 against the Atlanta Falcons and missed Dallas' Week 10 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Prescott signed a four-year, $240-million extension in September after leading the NFL with 36 TD passes and finishing second in MVP voting in 2023.With Prescott sidelined, the Cowboys are expected to go with <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/65598" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/65598">Cooper Rush</a> at quarterback. Rush completed 13 of 23 pass attempts for only 45 yards in a 34-6 loss to the Eagles on Sunday. Dallas also rosters <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161664" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161664">Trey Lance</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/82611" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/82611">Will Grier</a>, who joined the team's practice squad Monday.Lance posted a brief appearance against Philly, attempting just six passes with 21 yards and one interception.

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 26: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys warms up prior to the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on September 26, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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The Chicago Bears dismissed offensive coordinator Shane Waldron, head coach Matt Eberflus announced Tuesday.The decision comes a day after Eberflus said that changes would be made after the team lost its third straight game, the second in a row in which the Bears didn't score a single touchdown. Chicago hasn't found the end zone in its last 23 offensive possessions. The club's offense currently ranks 24th and 30th in total points and yards, respectively."After evaluating our entire operation, I decided that it is in the best interest of our team to move in a different direction with the leadership of our offense," Eberflus said Tuesday, according to <a href="https://x.com/patrickfinley/status/1856344459769733586">Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times</a>. "This decision was well-thought-out, one that was conducted deliberately and respectfully."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Bears conducted meetings Monday and discussed the possibility of keeping Waldron before opting to make a change with the team at 4-5. Passing game coordinator Thomas Brown is expected to replace Waldron as the offensive play-caller. The 38-year-old - who was the Carolina Panthers' offensive coordinator in 2023 - had a head coaching interview with the Tennessee Titans this past offseason.The Bears hired Waldron in January after he spent the 2023 season as the Seattle Seahawks' offensive coordinator. The 45-year-old was brought in to help No. 1 overall pick <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199760" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199760">Caleb Williams</a> transition to the NFL, but Chicago's offense has lacked consistency. Williams hasn't accounted for a touchdown in his last three games and was sacked 18 times in that span.It's the first time the Bears have fired their offensive coordinator midseason since 1970, notes <a href="https://x.com/CourtneyRCronin/status/1856342106358288807">ESPN's Courtney Cronin</a>.Chicago hosts the Green Bay Packers in Week 11.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 10: Offensive coordinator Shane Waldron of the Chicago Bears looks on during the second half against the New England Patriots at Soldier Field on November 10, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.

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Miami Dolphins receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/83498" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/83498">Tyreek Hill</a> believes his team can build on the momentum after claiming an ugly Monday Night Football win over the Los Angeles Rams to snap a three-game skid."Don't count us out," Hill said postgame, according to <a href="https://www.nfl.com/news/tyreek-hill-snaps-career-long-scoreless-streak-as-dolphins-snap-losing-skid-don-t-count-us-out">NFL.com's Grant Gordon</a>. "This is only Step 1."Hill announced pregame that he's dealing with a torn ligament in his wrist. The injury didn't prevent the All-Pro wideout from helping Miami, as he finished the night with three catches for 16 yards and one touchdown, his first score since Week 1.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"Against the (Jacksonville Jaguars) Week 1, and then I kinda re-aggravated it trying to block my tail off during the course of the year," Hill said about his injury. "But it happens, it's football, no excuses. There's a lot of guys in the NFL who are hurt, who are injured, it's part of my job description, and I love it, man."Hill, who led the NFL in receiving yards and TDs in 2023, is having a quiet 2024 season, having caught 37 passes for 462 yards and two scores through nine games. He's only posted one 100-yard game."He's a warrior, a captain of this team, and you know, as good as it gets in this league that's full of star players," Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said of Hill postgame. "It didn't necessarily surprise his teammates (that he played) I don't think, based upon his relationship with them and what he means to the team. ... Tyreek Hill wills himself to do things that most competitors can't match. It's one of the reasons that he's great."It's been an inconsistent season for the Dolphins, who didn't have quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/114411" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/114411">Tua Tagovailoa</a> for four games earlier in the campaign due to a concussion. The Pro Bowl QB finished Monday's 23-15 victory with 20 completions on 28 attempts for 207 yards and one touchdown against one interception. Miami was limited to two TDs by Los Angeles, but the Dolphins kept the Rams out of the end zone, allowing only five field goals to earn a much-needed victory despite being outgained in total yards (238-327) and first downs (15-20).The Dolphins improved to 3-6 with the win, good for the No. 10 seed in the AFC. Miami is still alive in the playoff picture, as the Denver Broncos - currently the conference's No. 7 seed - are 5-5.McDaniel's outfit - which plays the Las Vegas Raiders next - has a 31% chance of reaching the postseason, according to <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5698572/2024/11/11/nfl-playoffs-projections-odds/">The Athletic</a>.

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 11: Tyreek Hill #10 of the Miami Dolphins runs the ball against the Los Angeles Rams during the second quarter in the game at SoFi Stadium on November 11, 2024 in Inglewood, California.

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The New York Giants are open to a quarterback change.Head coach Brian Daboll didn't commit to keeping <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/97984" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/97984">Daniel Jones</a> as New York's starter after the team's Week 11 bye."We're going to spend a lot of time watching tape and evaluating," Daboll said Monday, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/charlottecrrll/status/1856062863896711344">Charlotte Carroll of The Athletic</a>. "We're evaluating our team at the bye week."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>It's the first time Daboll has left the door open for Jones to be benched this season. The oft-criticized signal-caller is coming off a disappointing Week 10 performance, as he completed just 59.5% of his passes for 190 yards and no touchdowns against two interceptions in a loss to the Carolina Panthers. He added 26 yards and one TD on the ground.The defeat dropped New York to 2-8 this year and 24-44-1 with Jones as the starter. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/98893" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/98893">Drew Lock</a> would presumably start if Jones is benched. Lock has 23 NFL starts under his belt but has attempted only eight passes in 2024."We're going to get started on this process here of going back and looking at everything you normally look at in a bye week," Daboll added, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/SNYGiants/status/1856063192058999053">SNY</a>. "Schemes, situational stuff, technique, all the things you do in a normal bye week. Evaluate the players."Daboll's outfit hosts the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 12.In 10 games this season, Jones has completed 63.3% of his passes for 2,070 yards and eight touchdowns to seven interceptions. His 79.4 passer rating would be his worst in a season with at least 10 starts.Jones helped New York make the playoffs in 2022 but missed most of the 2023 season with a torn ACL. The 27-year-old, whom the Giants selected sixth overall in 2019, signed a four-year, $160-million extension in March 2023. He's signed through the 2026 campaign.His deal currently doesn't include any guaranteed money beyond 2024, according to <a href="https://overthecap.com/player/daniel-jones/7797">Over The Cap</a>. However, if Jones sustains an injury that prevents him from passing a physical by March, the Giants would owe him $23 million fully guaranteed in 2025, according to <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1856065962077778171">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a>.

Munich, Germany - November 10: Daniel Jones of New York Giants gestures during the NFL Munich Game 2024 match between New York Giants and Carolina Panthers at Allianz Arena on November 10, 2024 in Munich, Germany.

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Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus said Monday that changes will be made after the team suffered its third straight loss Sunday."In-game communication, it's gotta be better," Eberflus said, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/BearsMarquee/status/1856038953939288468">Marquee Bears</a>. "The tactical adjustments need to be better. ... Everything is on the table, and it's important that we look at everything and we take the time to get that done."With the defeat, Chicago falls to 4-5 on the campaign. The team was limited to just three points in a 19-3 loss to the New England Patriots in Week 10. It was the second straight game without a touchdown for the Bears, who have scored only 27 combined points in their last three contests. <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Chicago ranks 24th in the NFL in total points and 30th in yards this season.Eberflus didn't commit to keeping offensive coordinator Shane Waldron on his staff, <a href="http://twitter.com/BearsMarquee/status/1856040363905167508">saying</a> the team is "going through that right now."No. 1 pick <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199760" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199760">Caleb Williams</a> hasn't accounted for a single touchdown since Oct. 13, and he's been sacked 18 times in his last three appearances. Making a quarterback change is not under consideration for the Bears at the moment, though."Caleb is our starter," Eberflus <a href="https://twitter.com/ScottBairNFL/status/1856037174006710661">said</a>.Chicago hosts the Green Bay Packers in Week 11.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 6: Head coach Matt Eberflus of the Chicago Bears stands on the field with quarterback Caleb Williams #18 prior to an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, at Soldier Field on October 6, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.

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Georgia head coach Kirby Smart had some choice words for Bulldogs defensive back <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/172340" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/172340">Jake Pope</a> on Monday.A viral video showed Pope celebrating after fans stormed the field following Ole Miss' 28-10 win over Georgia on Saturday at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Georgia player celebrating with Ole Miss fans??? 🤨<a href="https://t.co/v4yvJLacwx">https://t.co/v4yvJLacwx</a> <a href="https://t.co/rLIVF4V57D">pic.twitter.com/rLIVF4V57D</a>— On3 (@On3sports) <a href="https://twitter.com/On3sports/status/1855988697004417310?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 11, 2024</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>"What an idiot. I mean, just stupid," Smart said Monday about Pope's celebration, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/ZachKleinWSB/status/1856024115649380651">Zach Klein of WSB</a>. "I didn't see it until today, but he's embarrassed about it. He's upset about it."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The coach added: "But to be honest with you, I don't really have time to waste energy on that. My focus is on Tennessee."Pope also released a statement Monday explaining and apologizing for the incident."I want to say sorry for the way it was taken out of perspective and has caused distractions/commotion for my teammates and coaches," Pope <a href="https://twitter.com/JakePope24/status/1856035311387611167">wrote</a>. "This is not representative of who I am in any way. In no way, shape, or form would I ever celebrate a loss in this program, and anyone who knows me knows that."My longtime family friends had come up to me unexpectedly after the game as I was trying to get off the field to safety and were extremely excited to see me after the game. I was also surprised to see them as well and that's why you saw that reaction."Pope originally committed to Alabama out of high school but transferred to Georgia after Nick Saban retired. He's served as the Bulldogs' backup safety this season."I am Georgia through thick and thin and have never loved a group of guys more than the guys I go to battle with day in and day out," Pope added.

ATHENS, GA - APRIL 13: Georgia Bulldogs Head Coach Kirby Smart during the G-Day Red and Black Spring Game on April 13, 2024, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA.

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