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Around SB Nation: What Other NFL Blogs Are Discussing

Weekly, we take a look around the SB Nation family of NFL blogs. Here are the news stories and analysis they are discussing.

By Kevin Dolney@K_Dog92 Sep 30, 2020, 7:00am EDT

AFC EAST:

New England Patriots (via Pats Pulpit)

Patriots QB Cam Newton on his Week 3 outing: ‘I know I can play better’ - Pats Pulpit
Newton was not very pleased with his individual performance on Sunday.

New York Jets (via Gang Green Nation)

Jets Week 3 Anti-Game Ball: Sam Darnold - Gang Green Nation
The Jets lost on Sunday, which once again makes it our sad duty to hand out an anti-game ball.

Buffalo Bills (via Buffalo Rumblings)

MVP Talk: Why Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen needs to be in the conversation - Buffalo Rumblings
It’s time to talk.

AFC NORTH:

Baltimore Ravens (via Baltimore Beatdown)

5 takeaways from the Ravens 20-34 loss to the Chiefs - Baltimore Beatdown
So, about Monday Night . . .

Pittsburgh Steelers (via Behind the Steel Curtain)

Troy Polamalu pens a thank you after his induction in the Hall of Honor - Behind the Steel Curtain
The Pittsburgh Steelers safety leaves fans with a beautiful essay on what it means to be a Steeler.

Cincinnati Bengals (via Cincy Jungle)

Joe Burrow makes more NFL history in Bengals vs Eagles - Cincy Jungle
For the second-straight week, Joe Burrow broke an NFL record.

Cleveland Browns (via Dawgs By Nature)

Brownies & Frownies: Cleveland throttles Football Team 34-20 - Dawgs By Nature
The Redsk.....er, Washington Football Team gave up five turnovers to the Browns in a 34-20 loss. Football Team QB Duane...

AFC SOUTH:

Houston Texans (via Battle Red Blog)

Reports: Texans Bring Earl Thomas In For Workout - Battle Red Blog
INTRIGUE.

Tennessee Titans (via Music City Miracles)

A closer look at Jeffery Simmons’ dominant performance - Music City Miracles
The Titans moved to a perfect 3-0 after yesterday’s win over the Vikings. You’re likely enjoying the undefeated start, but we can all agree that the defense is cause for concern. Vikings running...

Jacksonville Jaguars (via Big Cat Country)

Free agent kicker Stephen Hauschka signs with Jacksonville Jaguars - Big Cat Country
The Jacksonville Jaguars are signing free agent kicker Stephen Hauschka, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.

Indianapolis Colts (via Stampede Blue)

Colts WR Michael Pittman Jr. Has Compartment Leg Syndrome in Calf; Expected Back Around Midseason - Stampede Blue
According to NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport (which was later confirmed by head coach Frank Reich), Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. has compartment leg syndrome in his calf and...

AFC WEST:

Denver Broncos (via Mile High Report)

Broncos promise there is still ‘fight’ in this team - Mile High Report
Facing the Jets in New York on Thursday night, the Broncos have little time to reflect on the recent loss and must fix offensive, defensive woes in a hurry.

Los Angeles Chargers (via Bolts from the Blue)

Chargers News: Bolts struggle with turnovers, lose 21-16 to Panthers - Bolts From The Blue
You can’t win if you’re fighting yourself and the other team.

Las Vegas Raiders (via Silver and Black Pride)

Jon Gruden ‘concerned’ about injuries to Henry Ruggs, Bryan Edwards - Silver And Black Pride
Yet, there is hope Trent Brown and Nick Kwiatkoski can play against Buffalo

Kansas City Chiefs (via Arrowhead Pride)

Five things we learned as the Chiefs beat the Ravens - Arrowhead Pride
The Chiefs now stand 3-0 — with a victory against the AFC’s other big contender. So what have we learned?

NFC EAST:

NFC NORTH:

Green Bay Packers (via Acme Packing Company)

Christian Kirksey likely to miss ‘a few games,’ per report - Acme Packing Company
Linebacker Christian Kirksey left the Packers win over the Saints in the second quarter and apparently won’t be returning any time soon.

Detroit Lions (via Pride of Detroit)

Detroit Lions used Jesse James’ scarcity to their advantage vs. Cardinals - Pride Of Detroit
Absence makes the heart grow fonder.

Chicago Bears (via Windy City Gridiron)

Bears announce Nick Foles as Week 4 starting QB vs. Colts - Windy City Gridiron
The move comes one day after Foles replaced Mitchell Trubisky in the middle of the Bears’ game against the Falcons.

Minnesota Vikings (via Daily Norseman)

Unbelievable! - More Than Expected, Still A Loss - Daily Norseman
BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald share their thoughts on the Vikings’ 31-30 loss to the Titans.

NFC SOUTH:

New Orleans Saints (via Canal Street Chronicles)

Penalties, Killer Turnover Doom Saints in 37-30 Loss to Packers - Canal Street Chronicles
Untimely penalties, killer turnover sink Saints in 37-30 loss to Packers

Atlanta Falcons (via The Falcoholic)

Being a Falcons fan is damn hard - The Falcoholic
I am both desensitized to and struggling with the constant failure that we have all grown so accustomed to.

Carolina Panthers (via Cat Scratch Reader)

Monday Morning Optimist: Winning in spite of yourself is still winning - Cat Scratch Reader
Sacks, turnovers, and field goals led the way to Matt Rhule’s first win in the NFL.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (via Bucs Nation)

Best and Worst from the Buccaneers’ Week 3 win over the Denver Broncos - Bucs Nation
Finding the good, and not hiding the bad, in Tampa’s second win of the season

NFC WEST:

San Francisco 49ers (via Niners Nation)

49ers rookie report card: We’re seeing how good Aiyuk and Kinlaw are already - Niners Nation
Lynch’s first two picks from the 2020 NFL Draft continue to show promise

Arizona Cardinals (via Revenge of the Birds)

What We Learned from the Cardinals poor showing against the Lions - Revenge of the Birds
Don’t tell me that wasn’t unexpected. Some of us (myself included) maaayyy have gotten a little ahead of ourselves looking at the schedule. After all, with two head coaches on the hot seat and nary...

Seattle Seahawks (via Field Gulls)

Here’s the latest on Seattle Seahawks S Jamal Adams, G Damien Lewis after Week 3 injuries - Field Gulls
So far on Monday, the Seahawks have avoided major injury with their long list of players who exited Sunday’s win over the Cowboys. Chris Carson’s MRI showed a minor knee sprain and he could play...

Los Angeles Rams (via Turf Show Times)

Cooper Kupp, Robert Woods excelling for Rams during fast and loose passing era - Turf Show Times
LA has two of the best receivers in the game again