Green Bay Packers pass-rusher Micah Parsons says he left his first matchup against his former tea...

<p>Green Bay Packers pass-rusher Micah Parsons says he left his first matchup against his former team incensed after the defense allowed 40 points in an overtime tie against the Dallas Cowboys.</p><p>"I'm not even going to lie, I'm pissed off," Parsons said after the 40-40 draw Sunday night, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46418430/micah-parsons-critical-packers-defense-dallas-return-ends-tie-vs-cowboys">ESPN's Rob Demovsky and Todd Archer</a>. "I'm very disappointed, just overall how we performed."</p><p>Parsons, who was traded from the Cowboys to the Packers in August amid a contract dispute, finished with three tackles and a sack. His sack was also a potential touchdown-saving tackle in overtime.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>However, the 40 points allowed was the most by Green Bay since a 40-33 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 12 of the 2022 campaign.</p><p>"Giving up 40 points, bro, I don't care where we're playing. That's just unacceptable for me and everyone," Parsons said, according to <a href="https://www.packers.com/news/game-notes-micah-parsons-focused-on-improvement-after-return-to-dallas-week-4-2025">team writer Wes Hodkiewicz</a>. "I'm not even pointing fingers, just like, we got to find a way to get off the field, and we didn't do a great job at that tonight."</p><p>The 26-year-old says he made sure to let quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/104659" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/104659">Jordan Love</a> know that the defense "let him down."</p><p>Parsons was also complimentary of former teammate and Cowboys quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/50470" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/50470">Dak Prescott</a>, who threw for 319 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions. </p><p>"I think he played a better game than we played defense," Parsons said, according to Demovsky and Archer. "So, you know, shout out to Dak, and I told him, I said, 'You go watch that film. You lucky if you wasn't on your shit, it would've been a long day, it would've been a real long day for you,' but he played a hell of a game, and I give him kudos for that."</p><p>The Packers started the season 2-0 but have a loss and tie over their last two games.</p>

ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 28: Micah Parsons #1 of the Green Bay Packers looks on before kickoff against the Dallas Cowboys during an NFL football game at AT&T Field on September 28, 2025 in Arlington, Texas.

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It's believed that New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers tore his ACL during Sunday's 21-18 ...

<p>It's believed that New York Giants wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199759" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199759">Malik Nabers</a> tore his ACL during Sunday's 21-18 win over the Los Angeles Chargers, <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1972374510587552197">NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero</a> report.</p><p>The wideout is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Monday, a source told <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1972375832917418418">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a>.</p><p>Nabers came down grabbing his right knee after going up for a deep pass from <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/209911" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/209911">Jaxson Dart</a> in the second quarter. He was carted off and quickly ruled out by head coach Brian Daboll.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Malik Nabers down holding his right knee <a href="https://t.co/VCrWUW9q1o">pic.twitter.com/VCrWUW9q1o</a></p>— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) <a href="https://twitter.com/NFLonCBS/status/1972363986634199287?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 28, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Nabers had two catches for 20 yards before exiting. </p><p>The 22-year-old entered Sunday's game with 16 catches for 251 yards and two touchdowns. </p><p>The 2024 sixth overall pick quickly became one of the most electric wide receivers in the NFL. Nabers caught 109 passes for 1,204 yards and seven touchdowns in his rookie year.</p>

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 28: Malik Nabers #1 of the New York Giants reacts on the cart after being injured against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second quarter in the game at MetLife Stadium on September 28, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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<p>Penn State head coach James Franklin accepted responsibility after the No. 3-ranked Nittany Lions lost to No. 6 Oregon 30-24 in double overtime Saturday, marking yet another disappointment against a top-ranked team.</p><p>A reporter asked postgame how Franklin maintains his belief after "everything that's happened against ranked teams."</p><p>"I get that narrative - and it's really not a narrative, it's factual. It's the facts," the head coach responded, according to <a href="https://x.com/CFBONFOX/status/1972151669077975366">Fox Sports</a>. "I get it. But I try to look at the entire picture and what we've been able to do here. But at the end of the day, we got to find a way to win those games. I totally get it. And I take ownership, and I take responsibility.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"At the end of the day, I wanted that for those kids in that locker room. ... How hard they work, how much they sacrifice, and we had our opportunities. ... Yeah, I take responsibility."</p><p>Penn State's record under Franklin against opponents ranked in the top 10 sunk to 4-21 with the loss. He's 1-6 against top-10 teams since 2023.</p><p>Penn State trailed Oregon by 14 before rallying and forcing overtime. However, the Nittany Lions couldn't keep up with the Ducks in the second overtime session. Needing a touchdown to answer Oregon, Penn State quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/171465" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/171465">Drew Allar</a> threw a game-sealing interception instead.</p>

STATE COLLEGE, PA - SEPTEMBER 13: Head coach James Franklin of the Penn State Nittany Lions looks on before the game against the Villanova Wildcats at West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium on September 13, 2025 in State College, Pennsylvania.

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Other NFL teams are keeping track of Seattle Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen as a potential trade ...

<p>Other NFL teams are keeping track of Seattle Seahawks cornerback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174206" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174206">Riq Woolen</a> as a potential trade candidate, sources told <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1972276692350877705">"The Insiders" of NFL Network</a>.</p><p>Woolen is scheduled to become a free agent after this season, and teams reportedly think his diminished role could make him expendable from the Seahawks' perspective. Seattle cornerback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188173" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188173">Devon Witherspoon</a> returned this week, while <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174556" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174556">Josh Jobe</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174199" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174199">Derion Kendrick</a> have also contributed.</p><p>Woolen has acquired a reputation as a playmaker since the Seahawks selected him in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft. He stood out in his rookie season, grabbing a league-leading six interceptions and earning a Pro Bowl invite.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The 26-year-old has posted multiple interceptions in each of his three NFL seasons with 11 total picks over 50 career starts. Woolen has started four games this season but has yet to intercept a pass.</p>

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 25: Riq Woolen #27 of the Seattle Seahawks lines up before a play during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on September 25, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona.

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<p>The Baltimore Ravens will be without defensive tackle <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/108432" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/108432">Nnamdi Madubuike</a> for at least four games after he was placed on injured reserve Saturday. </p><p>Madubuike missed last week's matchup against the Detroit Lions due to a neck injury and was already ruled out for Week 4, though it's unclear when the injury occurred.</p><p>The 27-year-old is guaranteed to miss games against the Kansas City Chiefs, Houston Texans, Los Angeles Rams, and Chicago Bears.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>A two-time Pro Bowler, Madubuike is one of the Ravens' top defenders. His best year came in 2023, when he put up 13.5 sacks, a personal best.</p><p>Madubuike recorded a sack in each of the first two games this season.</p>

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 7: Nnamdi Madubuike #92 of the Baltimore Ravens runs around the edge during an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on September 07, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York.

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<p>New York Giants quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/12258" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/12258">Russell Wilson</a> is expected to be a trade candidate before the Nov. 4 deadline, sources told <a href="https://www.nfl.com/news/giants-qb-russell-wilson-expected-to-emerge-as-trade-candidate-following-benching">NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo</a>.</p><p>The Giants benched Wilson earlier this week in favor of rookie <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/209911" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/209911">Jaxson Dart</a>. After the decision, Wilson <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3353170" href="https://thescore.com/news/3353170">said</a> he was focused on helping Dart and wanted to remain in New York. But he added he's "not done" yet.</p><p>Any team that acquires Wilson via trade would take on $2 million in base salary, according to Rapoport and Garafolo. The Giants also have <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/64259" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/64259">Jameis Winston</a> as veteran insurance if Wilson is moved. Winston is currently serving as the No. 3 quarterback on the depth chart.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Wilson, a former Super Bowl champion, played brilliantly in a Week 2 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, throwing for 450 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception. However, that's been the 36-year-old's lone bright spot this season, combining for 328 yards, zero touchdowns, and two interceptions in his other two starts.</p><p>The 10-time Pro Bowler is on his fourth team in five years. Wilson spent the last campaign with the Pittsburgh Steelers, starting 6-1 before dropping his final five starts, including a wild-card loss.</p>

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 21: Russell Wilson #3 of the New York Giants during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs on September 21, 2025 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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<p>Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/87115" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/87115">Chris Godwin</a> and offensive tackle <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/119185" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/119185">Tristan Wirfs</a> are expected to make their season debuts Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles, sources told <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46396576/sources-bucs-set-mayfield-godwin-wirfs-vs-eagles">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a>. </p><p>Quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/76543" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/76543">Baker Mayfield</a>, who was listed as questionable with a biceps injury, is also reportedly slated to suit up.</p><p>Godwin hasn't played since suffering a serious ankle injury in October 2024 that required surgery. Meanwhile, Wirfs had arthroscopic knee surgery in July after aggravating an injury he dealt with last season.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The veteran receiver's return comes at an optimal time as the Buccaneers will be without top wideout <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/51141" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/51141">Mike Evans</a> due to a hamstring injury.</p><p>Godwin finished last season with 576 yards and five touchdowns through seven games. He previously eclipsed 1,000 yards in four of five seasons from 2019-23.</p><p>Wirfs should provide an instant boost to the Bucs' offensive line. He's made the Pro Bowl in four consecutive seasons and was a first-team All-Pro at left tackle last year.</p><p>Tampa Bay and Philadelphia both enter Sunday with 3-0 records.</p>

ATLANTA, GA OCTOBER 03: Tampa Bay wide receiver Chris Godwin (14) warms up prior to the start of the NFL game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Atlanta Falcons on October 3rd, 2024 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA.

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New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields cleared the concussion protocol and will play Monday nigh...

<p>New York Jets quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161671" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161671">Justin Fields</a> cleared the concussion protocol and will play Monday night against the Miami Dolphins, head coach Aaron Glenn announced Saturday, according to <a href="https://x.com/Connor_J_Hughes/status/1971958012542898462">Connor Hughes of SNY</a>.</p><p>Fields sustained the concussion in a Week 2 home loss to the Buffalo Bills and missed last week's 29-27 road defeat to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/13236" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/13236">Tyrod Taylor</a> started in his place and threw two touchdowns and one interception.</p><p>Fields got off to a hot start with the Jets in Week 1, throwing for one touchdown and rushing for two. However, New York still lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Both the Jets and Dolphins enter Monday night's matchup with 0-3 records.</p>

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 14: Justin Fields #7 of the New York Jets warms up prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium on September 14, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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The Washington Commanders won't have quarterback Jayden Daniels and wide receiver Terry McLaurin ...

<p>The Washington Commanders won't have quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199756" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199756">Jayden Daniels</a> and wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/87889" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/87889">Terry McLaurin</a> for Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons, head coach Dan Quinn announced Friday, according to <a href="https://x.com/MikeGarafolo/status/1971614193326649344">NFL Network's Mike Garafolo</a>.</p><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/55285" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/55285">Marcus Mariota</a> will start a second straight game in place of Daniels, who is dealing with a knee injury. Daniels was a limited participant in practice Wednesday and Thursday but wasn't seen in the period open to media Friday. The second-year quarterback sported a brace on his left knee earlier this week. He said Wednesday that he felt good but the decision was up to the team's doctors, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46369398/commanders-jayden-daniels-practices-says-status-doctors">ESPN's John Keim</a>.</p><p>Meanwhile, Quinn classified McLaurin's quad injury as "week-to-week," per Garafolo. The wideout incurred the injury last week against the Las Vegas Raiders and is <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3352389" href="https://thescore.com/news/3352389">reportedly</a> seeking more medical opinions on the issue. Sunday will mark McLaurin's first game missed since Week 16 of the 2020 season, ending a 72-game streak.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Mariota completed 71.4% of his passes for one touchdown and no interceptions in last week's 41-24 win over the Raiders. He'll square off against his former team in this Sunday's matchup. Mariota made 13 starts for the Falcons in 2022, going 5-8.</p><p>Washington is off to a 2-1 start.</p>

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 18: Terry McLaurin #17 of the Washington Commanders celebrates with Jayden Daniels #5 after catching a pass for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions in the NFC Divisional Playoff at Ford Field on January 18, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.

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Chicago Cubs All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker returned to the lineup for Friday's game versus the ...

<p>Chicago Cubs All-Star outfielder <a href="https://cmsadmin.thescore.com/mlb/players/8173">Kyle Tucker</a> returned to the lineup for Friday's game versus the St. Louis Cardinals, he told <a href="https://x.com/JesseRogersESPN/status/1971592654367650205">ESPN's Jesse Rogers</a>.</p><p>Tucker hasn't played since Sept. 2 due to a left calf strain that landed him on the injured list. </p><p>The 28-year-old should provide a boost to a Cubs team that clinched the franchise's first playoff appearance since 2020. Chicago is slated to face the San Diego Padres in the wild-card round.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Tucker has hit 22 home runs with 73 RBIs over 133 games this season. He also owns an .854 OPS.</p><p>In addition to activating Tucker, the Cubs also optioned infielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/1370" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/1370">Carlos Santana</a> to the Arizona complex.</p>

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JULY 04: Kyle Tucker #30 of the Chicago Cubs bats in a game against the St Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field on July 04, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.

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Lando Norris has been on the receiving end of poor pit stops in back-to-back races. Fans have cal...

<p>Lando Norris has been on the receiving end of poor pit stops in back-to-back races. Fans have called it sabotage, but the true issues with McLaren's pit crew boil down to something a lot less sinister and more problematic: ineptitude.</p><p>There's no denying that Norris' pit stops have been slow of late. Since Silverstone, his stops have averaged 3.8 seconds, while the stops of his teammate, Oscar Piastri, have been much quicker over that span (2.62s). But small sample sizes can be deceiving and don't tell the whole story.</p><p>The McLaren pit crew has been, on average, only marginally slower in servicing Norris than it has Piastri across the entire season. However, when using median, Norris' stops have actually been better than his teammate's. And the average time for the British driver is within a whisker of McLaren's overall mark for the year, ruling out the laughable possibility of attributing this to malice.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p><strong>McLaren's pit stops in 2025</strong></p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<th> </th>
<th>Average</th>
<th>Median</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Lando Norris</td>
<td> 3.06</td>
<td> 2.71</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Oscar Piastri</td>
<td> 2.88</td>
<td> 2.90</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>McLaren</td>
<td> 2.97</td>
<td> 2.75</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p><em>*Pit stops with time penalties or front wing changes have been removed.</em></p><p>In reality, the recent slow stops for Norris are the tip of the iceberg on a much larger problem for McLaren. Relative to the rest of the field, the pit crew - whether it's for Norris or Piastri - has been generally poor throughout the season. The Papaya team benefited from the issue not coming to light earlier due to the extreme pace of the car. But now, with Norris' bad stop in Monza unleashing a team order controversy and his poor stop in Baku leading to a loss of position, a magnifying glass has been cast on the garages of the reigning constructors' champions.</p><p>Below is a compilation of the average and median pit stop times for all constructors this season with ones involving time penalties or front wing changes removed.</p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Team</th>
<th> Average Pit Stop Time</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Ferrari</td>
<td>2.42</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Racing Bulls</td>
<td>2.58</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Red Bull</td>
<td>2.72</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mercedes</td>
<td>2.77</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sauber</td>
<td>2.88</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>McLaren</td>
<td>2.97</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Williams</td>
<td>3.02</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alpine</td>
<td>3.21</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Aston Martin</td>
<td>3.25</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Haas</td>
<td>3.65</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Team</th>
<th> Median Pit Stop Time</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Ferrari</td>
<td>2.31</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Red Bull</td>
<td>2.42</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Racing Bulls</td>
<td>2.50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mercedes</td>
<td>2.53</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sauber</td>
<td>2.63</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>McLaren</td>
<td>2.75</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Aston Martin</td>
<td>2.78</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Williams</td>
<td>2.80</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alpine</td>
<td>2.85</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Haas</td>
<td>2.92</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>To put it simply, McLaren's pit crew, despite owning the three fastest pit stops of the season, is much closer to being a midfielder than a front-runner when it comes to tire changes. The consistency isn't there, and while Norris has suffered the brunt of that recently, the problem isn't specific to just one driver.</p>

McLaren's British driver Lando Norris sits in his car in the pit during the qualifying session ahead of the Italian Formula One Grand Prix at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza circuit, in Monza, northern Italy, on September 6, 2025.

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<p>New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll left the door open on replacing <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/12258" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/12258">Russell Wilson</a> as the team's starting quarterback Monday.</p><p>Daboll told reporters he's "going through the tape right now and will evaluate everything," according to <a href="https://x.com/JordanRaanan/status/1970194203524141345">ESPN's Jordan Raanan</a>.</p><p>There have been increased calls to start rookie quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/209911" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/209911">Jaxson Dart</a> with the Giants sitting at 0-3 on the season. Fans even chanted, "We want Dart" during Sunday night's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">“We want Dart” chants breaking out in MetLife <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/giants?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#giants</a> <a href="https://t.co/84FBgN0hQj">pic.twitter.com/84FBgN0hQj</a></p>— Evan Sanders (@theevansanders) <a href="https://twitter.com/theevansanders/status/1969942351788339586?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 22, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>"Well, we put him in the game the last two weeks," Daboll <a href="https://x.com/JordanRaanan/status/1970197389689463132">said</a> when asked if Dart is ready. "So we wouldn't put anyone in the game we don't feel confident with."</p><p>Dart has logged six snaps this season but has yet to throw a pass.</p><p>Wilson has thrown for three touchdowns and three interceptions through three games. He's also completed 59.1% of his throws and is averaging 7.1 yards per attempt.</p><p>However, the Giants rank 27th in scoring with an average of 17.3 points per game. They take on the undefeated Los Angeles Chargers in Week 4.</p>

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 21: Russell Wilson #3 of the New York Giants looks to pass against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second quarter at MetLife Stadium on September 21, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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<p>San Francisco 49ers' star pass-rusher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/111907" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/111907">Nick Bosa</a> will miss the rest of the 2025 season after suffering a torn ACL, sources told <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1970192328292978872">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a>.</p><p>This marks Bosa's second ACL tear in the same knee, with the first occurring in a Week 2 game in 2020, according to <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1970193828679151691">Schefter</a>.</p><p>Bosa went down in the first quarter of Sunday's win over the Arizona Cardinals. He appeared to signal the seriousness of the injury with a thumbs-down gesture to the crowd on the way to the locker room.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Nick Bosa signaled a 👎 to someone in the crowd after he was shaken up with a possible injury. <a href="https://t.co/82bo7OeDZL">pic.twitter.com/82bo7OeDZL</a></p>— Alex Tran (@nineralex) <a href="https://twitter.com/nineralex/status/1969870638665146675?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 21, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Bosa entered the Week 3 matchup with two sacks in two games. </p><p>His injury is the latest to impact the 49ers. San Francisco has already been without <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174189" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174189">Brock Purdy</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/72637" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/72637">George Kittle</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/94099" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/94099">Jauan Jennings</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/125339" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/125339">Brandon Aiyuk</a> for portions of the 2025 campaign.</p><p>A five-time Pro Bowler, Bosa is one of the NFL's most dangerous edge rushers when healthy. He's posted 64.5 sacks across six-plus seasons since entering the league as the second overall pick in 2019. Bosa's best year came in 2022 when he was named Defensive Player of the Year after putting up a league-high 18.5 sacks.</p>

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 21: Nick Bosa #97 of the San Francisco 49ers stands on the sidelines during the national anthem prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi's Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Santa Clara, California.

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CFL commissioner Stewart Johnston announced Monday a series of upcoming rule changes, including m...

<p>CFL commissioner Stewart Johnston announced Monday a series of upcoming rule changes, including modifying the rouge and moving the goalposts to the back of the end zone.</p><p>Starting in 2026, a point for the rouge will no longer be awarded for missed field goals, punts, or kickoffs that go out of the end zone. Instead, a rouge will only be given if a ball carrier is tackled or concedes in the end zone. Johnston emphasized that the CFL made the change to discourage rewards for failure.</p><p>Other changes for 2026 include replacing the manual 20-second play clock with an automatic 35-second play clock and having team benches on the opposite side of the field in every stadium.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>A major switch coming for 2027 will move the goalposts from near the goal line to the back of the end zone, and the end zones will decrease from 20 yards to 15 yards. The league is also reducing the field size to 100 yards from 110 yards, while the width of the field will remain the same.</p><p>Johnston noted that the changes to the location of the goal posts should result in a 10% bump in completed passes in the end zone and 60 more touchdowns per season.</p><p>"This is all about making our great game even more entertaining," Johnston said, according to <a href="https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/cfl-announces-changes-to-playing-surface-modified-rouge/">TSN's Dave Naylor</a>. "We are trading field goals for touchdowns, while improving fan experience in stadiums and at home."</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">The CFL is making a bold move to evolve the game with a set of changes centred upon entertainment and innovation.<br> <br>Commissioner Stewart Johnston announced that changes will be instituted over the next two seasons through a phased approach. The most significant modifications… <a href="https://t.co/Ofnwjmh62w">pic.twitter.com/Ofnwjmh62w</a></p>— CFL (@CFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/CFL/status/1970174439305236608?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 22, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Johnston added that the CFL's lead governors unanimously approved the changes.</p>

TORONTO. Stewart Johnston's introductory press conference at Hotel X on Thursday. THE CFL announced Johnston as the 15th commissioner of the CFL on April 2, but it is his first official day in the position.(R.J.Johnston/Toronto Star) R.J. Johnston/Toronto Star (R.J. Johnston/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

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<p>Indianapolis Colts wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/104479" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/104479">Michael Pittman Jr.</a> said he noticed something was amiss pregame Sunday with the Tennessee Titans: they didn't look ready to play.</p><p>"I kinda seen it on the pregame intros," Pittman told reporter <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/3baKLdEBVaqWjavNxVMle0?si=222b6f8fe9414763&amp;nd=1&amp;dlsi=62b3b45f00e4432a">Jeremy K. Gover</a> postgame. "They kinda looked a little sluggish, they were kinda walking around, nobody was really bouncing. Right then and there, we all sat there and were like, 'They don't want to play today.'"</p><p>The 27-year-old added that the pregame moment gave the Colts their edge, as they went on to drub their divisional rival 41-20 and move to 3-0.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"Mentally, we thought we wanted to play more than they did," Pittman said.</p><p>Indy needed only three plays to put points on the board Sunday, with <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/116412" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/116412">Kenny Moore</a> returning an interception off rookie quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/209905" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/209905">Cam Ward</a> for a pick-6. Colts running back <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/121194" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/121194">Jonathan Taylor</a> powered the offense with three scores, and Pittman chipped in with a 20-yard touchdown catch.</p><p>Pittman finished with a team-high 73 receiving yards on six receptions.</p><p>The Colts are off to their first 3-0 start since 2009, while the Titans are still searching for their first win of the 2025 season.</p>

NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 21: Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman (11) breaks the tackle attempt by Tennessee Titans linebacker Cody Barton (50) during an NFL game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Tennessee Titans on September 21, 2025 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN.

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An MRI confirmed Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris tore his Achilles on Sunday and w...

<p>An MRI confirmed Los Angeles Chargers running back <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/67961" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/67961">Najee Harris</a> tore his Achilles on Sunday and will miss the remainder of the season, head coach Jim Harbaugh announced Monday, according to <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1970225025652531610">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a>. </p><p>Harris was carted off during Los Angeles' 23-20 win over the Denver Broncos after going down untouched in the backfield on a play in the second quarter.</p><p>Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh said postgame that it was an Achilles injury, though he didn't reveal the severity.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>A first-round pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2021, Harris joined the Chargers this offseason on a one-year deal in free agency. Harris' 1,112 rushing attempts since entering the league rank third most among all running backs.</p><p>He accumulated 15 carries for 61 yards this season prior to the injury.</p><p>First-round rookie <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/209915" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/209915">Omarion Hampton</a> will receive a larger volume of the workload moving forward for the Chargers. Hampton has posted 142 yards and a touchdown on 42 attempts. Sunday's game was his best performance yet with 70 yards rushing and a score.</p>

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 15: Najee Harris #22 of the Los Angeles Chargers looks on before the game against the Las Vegas Raiders during the NFL 2025 game at Allegiant Stadium on September 15, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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<p><em>We offer our thoughts following each race weekend this year. Here are our biggest takeaways after the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.</em></p><h3>Verstappen isn't dead yet</h3><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/802222/cropped_GettyImages-2236560840.jpg?ts=1758480226" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/802222/w220xh124_GettyImages-2236560840.jpg?ts=1758480226 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/802222/w320xh180_GettyImages-2236560840.jpg?ts=1758480226 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/802222/w640xh360_GettyImages-2236560840.jpg?ts=1758480226 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/802222/w768xh432_GettyImages-2236560840.jpg?ts=1758480226 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/802222/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2236560840.jpg?ts=1758480226 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Kym Illman / Getty Images Sport / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p>Max Verstappen was convinced after a poor race in Hungary that Red Bull couldn't win another race this season. Since then, he's won twice, including a grand slam victory in Baku on Sunday.</p><p>Over the course of the last two races - victories in Monza and Azerbaijan - the reigning champ has trimmed his deficit from 104 points to 69. It might seem preposterous, but Verstappen isn't ready to hand over his championship yet.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Max Verstappen no longer needs any McLaren DNFs to mathematically become drivers' champion 👀<br><br>If Max wins all remaining races plus sprints and Oscar has 1 P2 &amp; 6 P3s in the races plus P2s in all the sprints, Max becomes champion. <a href="https://t.co/lI22yMBlq0">pic.twitter.com/lI22yMBlq0</a></p>— Daniel Valente 🏎️ (@F1GuyDan) <a href="https://twitter.com/F1GuyDan/status/1969751139127054579?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 21, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>The gap between Verstappen's class and the rest of the field was never more evident than in Saturday's qualifying. During a session that featured a record six red flags with numerous drivers - including championship leader Oscar Piastri - ending up in the wall, the Red Bull driver was unflappable and delivered his first Baku pole.</p><p>The Dutch pilot has been a part of all three qualifying sessions in F1 history that had five or more red flags (Imola 2022, Brazil 2024, and Baku 2025). Verstappen took pole in two of the three. But more importantly, he won all three races. When chaos comes around, no driver emerges from the rubble unscathed more often than Verstappen. For that reason alone, he belongs in the conversation for the drivers' title, even if the chances seem remote.</p><h3>Even Piastri is capable of crumbling</h3><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/802223/cropped_GettyImages-2236546113.jpg?ts=1758480373" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/802223/w220xh124_GettyImages-2236546113.jpg?ts=1758480373 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/802223/w320xh180_GettyImages-2236546113.jpg?ts=1758480373 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/802223/w640xh360_GettyImages-2236546113.jpg?ts=1758480373 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/802223/w768xh432_GettyImages-2236546113.jpg?ts=1758480373 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/802223/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2236546113.jpg?ts=1758480373 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Rudy Carezzevoli / Getty Images Sport / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p>McLaren had a chance to leave Baku as the first constructors' champions to clinch with seven races remaining. Instead, the team has to hope the disaster in Azerbaijan didn't foreshadow much bigger problems.</p><p>Whether it was pit lane or in the cockpit, McLaren didn't just fall short of expectation, it did so in humiliating fashion. Lando Norris banged walls in qualifying and ended Sunday in seventh; his worst result in race finishes this season. His day was also impacted by yet another slow pit stop. But for the first time, Norris and the pit crew's mistakes weren't the biggest talking point. The alleged ice-cold Piastri looked flustered and panicked. A crash in qualifying got even worse as his race ended on Lap 1 with a trip into the wall following a mistimed start.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Drama on the first lap! 😵<br><br>Here's Piastri heading into the wall and out of the race ❌<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/F1?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#F1</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AzerbaijanGP?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AzerbaijanGP</a> <a href="https://t.co/SN9cCVjSGL">pic.twitter.com/SN9cCVjSGL</a></p>— Formula 1 (@F1) <a href="https://twitter.com/F1/status/1969721334281150833?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 21, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Those blunders meant McLaren scored only six points, its fewest since the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix.</p><p>McLaren hasn't had the easiest time since the end of the summer break. There have been slow pit stops, a mechanical retirement for Norris in Zandvoort, team order controversy in Monza, and now a poor weekend from Piastri. The silver lining is that McLaren's chase for another constructors' crown should still end in Singapore. Maybe the team could make it look a little easier though?</p><h3>Sainz was the missing piece for Williams' project</h3><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/802224/cropped_GettyImages-2236576034.jpg?ts=1758480474" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/802224/w220xh124_GettyImages-2236576034.jpg?ts=1758480474 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/802224/w320xh180_GettyImages-2236576034.jpg?ts=1758480474 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/802224/w640xh360_GettyImages-2236576034.jpg?ts=1758480474 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/802224/w768xh432_GettyImages-2236576034.jpg?ts=1758480474 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/802224/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2236576034.jpg?ts=1758480474 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Kym Illman / Getty Images Sport / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p>Williams team principal James Vowles <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3299724" href="https://thescore.com/news/3299724">told</a> theScore at the Canadian Grand Prix that he believed a "lucky" podium could fall into the team's lap this season. Well, Vowles got something even better in Baku: a podium on merit.</p><p>Carlos Sainz's podium wasn't only the first of the Vowles era, but it was also Williams' first in a full-length race since Baku in 2017. It was an incredible moment for Vowles, who spent a significant portion of 2024 trying to get the Spaniard to buy into the Williams project. Sunday's triumph showed why he bought in.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">I’ve been fortunate to have a few podiums in my career, but this is one I’ll remember forever. We earned this together as a team - a team that, in recent years, has been at the back, fighting just to survive, and now has battled its way back into this position. <br><br>Carlos delivered… <a href="https://t.co/PnDVQ7EwCw">pic.twitter.com/PnDVQ7EwCw</a></p>— James Vowles (@JV_F1) <a href="https://twitter.com/JV_F1/status/1969791561203343748?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 21, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Even prior to the Azerbaijan weekend, progress wasn't hard to find for Williams. There are numerous points finishes and a few top-five results. However, a podium remained elusive, even while unlikely candidates Racing Bulls and Sauber found its drivers on the top steps. Turns out Sainz's experience and composure was the missing ingredient. All he needed to do was be patient.</p><p>Sainz, who had only 16 points heading into Baku, found himself becoming a bit of an afterthought with Alex Albon soaking up most of the praise. The Spaniard flipped the script this time, converting his front-row start to a podium, while his teammate was left in no-man's land after a Q1 exit quickly ended any hopes of a positive showing.</p><p>Sainz called Baku the best podium of his career and proclaimed it wouldn't be the last of his Williams tenure. At this rate, Vowles' vision might not be a project for much longer.</p>

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<p>Arizona Cardinals running back <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/74593" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/74593">James Conner</a> will undergo season-ending surgery on an ankle injury suffered Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers, a source told <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1969937293281751390">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a>.</p><p>Conner was carted to the locker room during Arizona's 16-15 loss. He went down after a rushing attempt in the third quarter and was officially ruled out minutes later.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Prayers up for James Conner 🙏 <a href="https://t.co/KAdzPExqZ5">pic.twitter.com/KAdzPExqZ5</a></p>— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) <a href="https://twitter.com/NFLonFOX/status/1969886126833123515?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 21, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Conner had nine carries for 22 yards before exiting. He entered Week 3 with 73 rushing yards and one touchdown.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>A two-time Pro Bowler, Conner gained over 1,000 rushing yards each of the last two seasons.</p><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199807" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199807">Trey Benson</a> carried the load with Conner sidelined, compiling 42 yards on 10 rushes. The second-year running back projects to serve as the starter for the rest of the season. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188699" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188699">Emari Demercado</a> will likely see additional playing time, too.</p>

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 21: James Conner #6 of the Arizona Cardinals is taken off the field on a cart during the third quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Santa Clara, California.

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<p>Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/51141" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/51141">Mike Evans</a> is slated to undergo an MRI after suffering a hamstring injury in Sunday's 29-27 victory over the New York Jets, a source told <a href="https://x.com/ProFootballTalk/status/1969877960221241523">Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk</a>.</p><p>Head coach Todd Bowles described the injury as a hamstring "tweak," though he said he was unaware of further details, according to <a href="https://x.com/JennaLaineESPN/status/1969878686380798138">ESPN's Jenna Laine</a>.</p><p>Evans headed to the locker room after sustaining the injury and didn't return to the game.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Mike Evans injury<a href="https://t.co/tASybXFcWV">pic.twitter.com/tASybXFcWV</a> <a href="https://t.co/i1DkBjRqs0">https://t.co/i1DkBjRqs0</a></p>— Pick 6 Pack (@Pick6PackFB) <a href="https://twitter.com/Pick6PackFB/status/1969850388770890036?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 21, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>He racked up four catches, 33 yards, and one touchdown against the Jets. </p><p>The 32-year-old has recorded 11 consecutive seasons of 1,000-plus receiving yards.</p>

TAMPA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 21: Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates after a play during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the New York Jets at Raymond James Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Tampa, Florida.

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<p>Rafael Fiziev will not fight Charles Oliveira in the main event of UFC Rio on Oct. 11 due to an undisclosed injury, <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/ufc/404929/rafael-fiziev-out-ufc-rio-main-event-fight-with-charles-oliveira">Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting</a> reports.</p><p>There's no word on whether Oliveira will get a new opponent, Cruz adds.</p><p>The October event in Rio de Janeiro was promoted as Oliveira's first fight in his home country since March 2020.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The 35-year-old Brazilian is trying to get back in the win column after suffering a first-round knockout loss to Ilia Topuria for the vacant lightweight title at UFC 317 in June. Oliveira is 2-3 over his last five fights.</p><p>Fiziev most recently defeated Ignacio Bahamondes in June to snap a three-fight losing streak.</p>

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 08: Rafael Fiziev of Azerbaijan looks on prior to his lightweight bout against Justin Gaethje of the United States during UFC 313 at T-Mobile Arena on March 08, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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