The Cincinnati Bengals dropped their third game in a row Sunday, falling 37-24 to the Detroit Lions, as backup QB Jake Browning struggled with turnovers in place of the injured Joe Burrow. Browning threw three interceptions, giving him eight in four games this season, and admitted afterward that he cost his team. “A lot of people in that locker room played winning football today,” Browning said. “I did not. You throw three picks in the NFL, you’re going to lose.” While Browning also delivered three second-half touchdown passes, the damage was already done. The boos from the home crowd grew louder each time he returned to the field. With Joe Burrow sidelined indefinitely following toe surgery, Cincinnati has chosen to stick with Browning over veteran reinforcements, leaving him under pressure to improve quickly.

Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez now faces a felony battery charge, causing serious bodily injury, prosecutors announced Monday. The new charge, which carries a possible one- to six-year prison sentence, adds to the misdemeanor counts Sanchez was already facing from a late-night altercation in downtown Indianapolis over the weekend. According to a police affidavit, Sanchez, reportedly smelling of alcohol, confronted a 69-year-old truck driver near a hotel loading dock. The confrontation turned violent when the driver allegedly used a knife in self-defense, stabbing Sanchez multiple times in the upper torso. Both men were hospitalized; Sanchez remains in stable condition. “Once we received new information about the victim’s medical condition, it became clear that additional charges were needed,” Marion County prosecutor Ryan Mears said. Sanchez’s attorney declined to comment. A scheduled court appearance was moved to Nov. 4 as the investigation continues.

Arthur Jones, a former Baltimore Ravens defensive lineman and Super Bowl XLVII champion, has died at the age of 39. The school and the Ravens did not disclose a cause of death. “Arthur’s presence was a gift to everyone he encountered,” Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said. “His big, bright smile, infectious energy and eternal positivity continuously uplifted others.” Jones, a fifth-round pick in 2010, played four seasons with the Ravens, recording 8.5 of his 10 career sacks in 2012-13. He was a key contributor in Baltimore’s 2012 Super Bowl run, famously sacking Colin Kaepernick just before the Superdome’s power outage and recovering a fumble in the victory over the 49ers. He later played for the Colts (2014-15) and Washington (2017). At Syracuse, He was a dominant defensive tackle with 38.5 tackles for loss — still a school record for an interior lineman — and was a two-time first-team All-Big East selection. Jones was the older brother of former UFC heavyweight champion Jon and NFL defensive end Chandler, a four-time Pro Bowler and Super Bowl winner with the Patriots.

Micah Parsons‘ back injury continues to linger following his trade to Green Bay. Parsons is dealing with an L4/L5 facet joint sprain, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, according to sources informed of the situation. The Packers star pass rusher might be able to play Week 1 against the Detroit Lions by taking an epidural, Rapoport added. Parsons passed a physical to complete last week’s blockbuster trade from Dallas to Green Bay and participated in practice Monday. Both the Cowboys and noted orthopedic spine surgeon Dr. Robert Watkins confirmed the diagnosis. Parsons will continue physical therapy in Green Bay. During his hold-in in Dallas, He cited a back issue that kept him out of practice. The issue was previously believed by most to be overstated, possibly as a negotiation tactic. It turns out it wasn’t completely fabricated. After signing a massive $47 million-per-year contract with the Packers, He is likely to do everything he can to get on the field against a division rival. Taking a pregame injection could allow him to play through any discomfort.