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NFL Power Rankings: 49ers Take No. 1 as Week 5 Arrives Four games have provided enough evidence to start separating legitimate Super Bowl contenders from teams living off preseason expectations. The San Francisco 49ers, Kansas City Chiefs and Minnesota Vikings remain unbeaten, but an undefeated…
Read MoreThe Cleveland Browns said defensive tackle Mason Graham suffered an MCL sprain and an ankle sprain in the Week 4 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, and his return will be evaluated on a week-to-week basis.
Read MoreRavens coach Jesse Minter said Lamar Jackson is day-to-day with a minor ankle injury while the team evaluates imaging. Minter praised a pass rush that generated 18 pressures and noted improvement from the interior defensive line.
Read MoreThe Pittsburgh Steelers signed cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting to the 53-man roster from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' practice squad, placed defensive lineman Derrick Harmon on injured reserve and added linebacker Marte Mapu to the practice squad, the team announced Monday.
Read MoreThe Steelers highlighted a series of community events from summer into October, including a breast-health outreach led by linebacker Alex Highsmith, multiple Make-A-Wish visits, back-to-school efforts and a 9/11 Day volunteer meal-packing at Acrisure Stadium.
Read MoreWith the Steelers off this weekend, NFL Research highlights key games to monitor, including a Chiefs-Raiders showdown between unbeaten teams and the Indianapolis Professional Football Team’s long trip back to Pittsburgh next week.
Read MoreThe Baltimore Ravens' "Late For Work" feature in early October collected items spotlighting pundit predictions, commentary about Lamar Jackson and coach Jesse Minter, and analysis of roster issues such as the offensive line and potential trade options.
Read MoreAfter a 27-24 win over the Steelers on Oct. 1, 2026, at Huntington Bank Field, rookie wide receivers Denzel Boston and KC Concepcion Jr. have emerged as key targets for quarterback Deshaun Watson, combining for team-high yardage and pivotal plays through four games.
Read MoreThe Pittsburgh Steelers on Oct. 1, 2026, traded cornerback Joey Porter Jr. to the Dallas Cowboys for a 2027 sixth-round pick and a 2028 second-round pick, the team announced.
Read MoreEvan McPherson converted all field-goal and extra-point attempts in September and made five field goals of 50 yards or more to earn AFC Special Teams Player of the Month honors.
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