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Former NFL player Sergio Brown arrested on first-degree murder charge in mother’s death

Ex-NFL player Sergio Brown, who was reported missing by the police last month following the brutal murder of his mother, was put in police custody in Southern California, Wednesday in connection to her death, officials said. Brown was arrested while re-entering the United States through San Diego, from Mexico, per a report by the Maywood Police Department, the agency that reported Brown as a missing person last month. In a joint effort by both other local and federal law enforcement agencies, the San Diego Police Department apprehended Brown after issuing a warrant for first-degree murder for the killing of his 73-year-old mother, Myrtle Brown, Maywood police wrote in a statement gotten by USA Today. The police announced in the release that Sergio Brown was awaiting extradition to Illinois to face the homicide charge. San Diego Central Jail records indicate that Brown was booked into the jail just after 3 p.m. Tuesday and held without bail as a fugitive from justice. Authorities had been looking for the ex-Indianapolis Colts player after his mother was found dead on September 16th in a creek near her home in Maywood, a village in suburban Chicago west of downtown. Police previously did not say if Brown lived with his mother at the time of her murder, was a person of interest or suspect in connection to her death. On Wednesday, they did not reveal what made them conclude that Sergio was a suspect in Myrtle’s killing. Before her death, police said the department was informed by family members that they could not locate or make contact with the woman or her son.  After her body was found, she was taken to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office. Natalia Derevyanny, a spokesperson for the medical examiner’s office, told USA Today, last month an autopsy showed she died from numerous injuries relating to assault. The mode of death was ruled a homicide, Derevyanny. More NFL News: Ex-NFL player Russ Francis killed alongside 2 others in Lake Placid plane crash.

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NCAAF PREDICTIONS: Florida International VS UTEP Miners betting Tips

In International VS Miners, the UTEP Miners will journey to the East Coast on Wednesday night to play the Florida International Golden Panthers in a Conference-USA match. UTEP enters this game with a record of only 1-5, including a 0-2 record in the conference play. FIU comes into this game at 3-3 overall but winless in conference play at 0-2.  For Accurate Football Predictions surrounding International VS Miners, you can count on MatchPlug. We are one of the Best sports betting sites to get picks, odds, and previews for all NCAAF games like this one.  Predictions And Betting Preview For Florida International VS UTEP Miners NCAAF Regular Season  Venue: Riccardo Silva Stadium, University Park, Florida. When: Thursday, October 12th, 2023. Time: 00:30 Teams to play: International and Miners. NCAAF Expert Picks: SPREAD -1.5. Odds by 1XBet and BetMGM. Betting On The Florida International 1XBet Spread: -1.5 1XBet Over/Under: Over 44.5 1XBet Moneyline: 1.69 BetMGM Spread: -2 BetMGM Over/Under: Under 43.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 1.75 After delivering three successive wins, Florida International has now lost two straight games, when they dropped a 34-17 decision to New Mexico State last Wednesday night. The match was a back-and-forth contest that was tied at the end of each of the game’s first three quarters before Mexico closed the match out with two fourth-quarter touchdowns and a field goal. International is now 0-2 in the NCAAF and dropped to 3-3 overall in the season. FIU has done an excellent job defending the ball. International, ranks 54th in turnover differential this season. They have done an impressive job with unforced errors. They are 59th in the nation in penalties per game this season. Betting On The Toledo Rockets 1XBet Spread: +1.5 1XBet Over/Under: Under 44.5 1XBet Moneyline: 2.092 BetMGM Spread: +2 BetMGM Over/Under: Over 43.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 2.10 UTEP Miners fell 1-5 on the season with a 24-10 home loss to La Tech. The loss ended a 14-game unbeaten streak against the Bulldogs. UTEP fell behind early, thanks to two early touchdowns, including a punt return for a touchdown and never fully recovered. The Miners are presently 0-2 in conference play this season. Unsurprisingly, the UTEP Miners have struggled with turnovers, with a record of 1-5. They are ranked 31st in the country in turnover differential. The Miners, however, have not wounded themselves with penalties, and are ranked 46th in the country in penalties per game. MatchPlug Prediction For Florida International VS UTEP Miners In a game of two fairly evenly matched teams, experts choose the International to emerge victorious in this matchup. Fans can expect some crucial turnovers in this match that will help turn the game in Florida’s favour. Final Prediction: Florida International Spread.

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NFL PREDICTIONS: Kansas City Chiefs VS Denver Broncos betting Tips

Two AFC West rivals lock horns on the field in Chiefs VS Broncos to begin week 6 of the NFL schedule in the ‘Show Me State’. The Denver Broncos take a road trip to meet the Kansas City Chiefs for Thursday Night Football. Denver lost 31-21 at home to the New York Jets Sunday afternoon in their last contest, outrightly losing as a 2.5-point favourite. Kansas on the other hand, beat Minnesota 27-20 on the road Sunday afternoon, covering the line as a 3.5-point favourite in their last contest.  Keep reading this preview to get the NFL predictions for Chiefs VS Broncos, plus the picks, odds, and analysis for which team will win this matchup. Don’t forget to check MatchPlug for more NFL previews. We are the Best Prediction site for everything American Football. Predictions And Betting Preview For Kansas City Chiefs VS Denver Broncos NFL Regular Season  Venue: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City. When: Friday, October 13th, 2023. Time: 01:15 Teams to play: Chiefs and Broncos. NFL Expert Picks: SPREAD -10.5. Odds provided by 1XBet and BetMGM. Betting On The Kansas City Chiefs 1XBet Spread: -10.5 1XBet Over/Under: Over 47.5 1XBet Moneyline: 1.19 BetMGM Spread: -10.5 BetMGM Over/Under: Under 47.5 BetMGM Moneyline:1.17 The Kansas City Chiefs subdued the Minnesota Vikings on the road last Sunday to secure their fourth win in a row after beginning the season with a loss to the Detroit Lions. The Chiefs intend to reach five consecutive victories overall and 16 straight wins over the Broncos in this match. Against the Vikings, the Chiefs led 7-3. They outscored Minnesota 14-0 in the third quarter to take a 27-13 lead. Kansas City enters this match 7th in the NFL in passing offense, averaging 258 yards per game this season. They are 12th in rushing offense as they shell out 123 yards per contest on the ground. 9th in scoring offense putting up an average of 25.6 points per match, and are 5th in scoring defense, permitting 16 points per contest. Betting On The Denver Broncos 1XBet Spread: +10.5 1XBet Over/Under: Under 47.5 1XBet Moneyline: 5.1 BetMGM Spread: +10.5 BetMGM Over/Under: Over 7.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 5.25 The Denver Broncos dropped to 1-4 on the season and are at the bottom of the AFC West as they enter this contest. When they faced the New York Jets, the Broncos led 7-5 after the opening quarter and 13-8 at the half before they came undone. Denver conceded 16 unanswered points to trail 24-13 and could not get more than three the rest of the way. Denver entered this match 13th in the league in passing offense with an average of 224 yards per game through the air and is 19th in rushing offense by putting up 104.2 yards per contest. They are 11th in scoring offense with an average of 24.2 points per game, and 32nd in scoring defense by permitting an average of 36.2 points a contest. MatchPlug Prediction For Kansas City Chiefs VS Denver Broncos The last time the Broncos won the Chiefs was in September 2015 and they haven’t held them under 22 points in any of the matches in this 15-game skid. Since Denver has a faulty defense presently, fans can expect Kansas City to roll up 30-plus points in this match to earn a home victory, extending their superiority in the series. Final Prediction: Kansas City Chiefs Spread.

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Patriots head coach Bill Belichick to ‘start all over’ after second successive blowout loss

Bill Belichick is searching for answers after the New England Patriots witnessed another blowout loss.  Last Sunday’s 34-0 defeat by the New Orleans Saints was the biggest home loss Belichick has ever seen as a head coach. Plus last week’s 35-point drubbing at the hands of the Dallas Cowboys which is the largest defeat of his coaching career. Belichick’s frustrations are growing and his patience in the Patriots is thinning. “Obviously, it was a poor performance today here,” Bill Belichick said after the game on Sunday. “Plain and simple, we’ve got to find a way to play and coach better than that. So let’s go start all over and get back on a better track than we’re on right now. Slow start, and then just couldn’t, could never really get the game under control.” Teams don’t usually “start all over’’ after five games into a season, but Belichick, who was cagey as usual after the loss, said he’s “done it before’’ in the past. What his reset won’t include is a quarterback change despite pulling Mac Jones for a second successive game. “It was 31-0 at the end of the third quarter,” Bill Belichick said when asked why he took Jones out. He later confirmed Jones would remain the starter, saying, “There was a lot of problems — it certainly wasn’t all on him.” Jones was on the sidelines watching, as New England took the field for its first offensive possession for the fourth quarter. The third-year QB never recovered from what was a tough start after throwing a pick-six before finding his first completion in the game. Even when the Patriots gained some traction on the ensuing possession, Chad Ryland fumbled a 48-yarder, which ended up being the closest New England would come to scoring in the whole game. “Really just not being ready to go, I guess,” said Jones, who finished 12-of-22 passing with two interceptions and a fumble. “As an offense, you want to go out there, you’ve practised all week, and you feel confident. So, definitely want to get improvement on that. Not any of these games are not starting off very hot, so just gotta improve.” The Patriots managed a season-low 156 yards of total offense against the Saints and could not reach the red zone. With a rushing attack mustering only 45 yards (2.5 YPC), an offensive line offering shaky protection and wideout Ty Montogomery dropping a pass that resulted in a second INT, Jones’ struggling on Sunday should not be seen as an individual failure. New England’s center David Andrews of the club’s longest-tenured players and leaders on the team also recognizes the overall issues plaguing the team that has not found the end zone since the second quarter of Week 3. “I got belief in everybody,” Andrews told reporters after the game. “I got belief. If they’re on this football team, they’re here for a reason, right, including myself, including everybody in that locker room, right? We’re all here for a reason, we’re all here for a purpose. We just gotta go out there, do a better job as a football team overall. We’ve got to do a better job helping him. Everybody’s gotta do a better job.” Related News: Ex-NFL player Russ Francis killed alongside 2 others in Lake Placid plane crash.

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NCAAF PREDICTIONS: Massachusetts Minutemen VS Toledo Rockets betting Tips

In Massachusetts Minutemen VS Toledo Rockets, the Rockets will want to get their first away win of the season when they play the Minutemen on Saturday afternoon. They’ll play at Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium.  For Accurate Football Predictions surrounding Minutemen VS Rockets, you can count on MatchPlug. We are one of the Best sports betting sites to get picks, odds, and previews for all NCAAF games like this one.  Predictions And Betting Preview For Massachusetts Minutemen VS Toledo Rockets NCAAF Regular Season  Venue: McGuirk Alumni Stadium, Hadley, Massachusetts. When: Saturday, October 7th, 2023. Time: 17:00 GMT Teams to play: Minutemen and Rockets. NFL Expert Picks: SPREAD -20.5. Odds by 1xBet and BetMGM. Betting On The Massachusetts Minutemen  1XBet Spread: +20.5 1XBet Over/Under: Over 56.5 1XBet Moneyline: 6.75 BetMGM Spread: +19.5 BetMGM Over/Under: Under 56.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 8.50 The Massachusetts Minutemen struggle this season and enter Saturday’s game with a five-game losing streak, they’ll try to end by winning Toledo, to get their first win of the season. The team averages 26.5 points per match. Massachusetts is throwing for 250.7 yards and rushing for 138.7 yards per game. Taisun Phommachanh concluded 76% of his passes for 269 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in the defeat to the Red Wolves. Greg Desrosiers Jr. had three carries for 75 yards and one touchdown, while Mark Pope had 6 catches for 85 yards. Carlos Davis was the starting quarterback, throwing for 886 yards with six TDs and three picks. He is listed as questionable for this game. Betting On The Toledo Rockets 1XBet Spread: -20.5 1XBet Over/Under: Under 56.5 1XBet Moneyline: 1.08 BetMGM Spread: +19.5 BetMGM Over/Under: Over 56.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 1.08 The Toledo Rockets are doing well presently and enter this game on a four-game winning streak. They will want to maintain the momentum with a win over the Minutemen, to secure their fifth win in a row and first road win of the season. Toledo averages 40.8 points per game, throwing for 24.16 yards and rushing for 223.4 yards per game. Dequan Finn concluded 80% of his passes for 281 yards and two touchdowns in the victory of the Huskies. Finn also had 61 rushing yards and one touchdown. Penny Boone had 16 carries for 113 yards, while Junior Vandeross III had four catches for 147 yards and one touchdown. MatchPlug Prediction For Massachusetts Minutemen VS Toledo Rockets  The Massachusetts Minutemen have struggled this season and enter into today’s game on a five-game losing streak. Massachusetts will want to end their streak with a victory over the Toledo Rockets, giving them their first win of the season. Final Prediction: Toledo Rockets Spread.

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NFL PREDICTIONS: Atlanta Falcons VS Houston Texans betting Tips

Atlanta Falcons VS Houston Texans face off in a thrilling battle this Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Will Houston continue sticking with CJ Stroud leading the team? Or will Atlanta end their two-game losing skid? Keep reading to find out the NFL predictions, picks, odds, and analysis for the Falcons VS Texans matchup, as delivered by MatchPlug. We provide accurate Sports betting predictions for NFL previews so that you can make good betting choices. Predictions And Betting Preview For Atlanta Falcons VS Houston Texans NFL Regular Season  Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia. When: Sunday, October 8th, 2023. Time: 14:30 GMT Teams to play: Falcons and Texans NFL Expert Picks: MONEYLINE 1.75 Odds provided by 1XBet and BetMGM. Betting On The Atlanta Falcons  Regular Season Record: 2-2 1XBet Spread: -1.5 1XBet Over/Under: Over 41.5 1XBet Moneyline: 1.75 BetMGM Spread: -1.5 BetMGM Over/Under: Under 41.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 1.80 Atlanta Falcons are coming off a journey across the pond. They lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars in London in Week 4 a total of 23-7 score. Their defense is on a slump, having produced only a total of 13 points in the team’s last two outings. Desmond Ridder passed for just 191 yards and a touchdown with two interceptions on 19/31 completions in the Jaguars game. He also got sacked four times for a loss of 31 yards. On that note, the Falcons attack should still be considered dangerous as it features running back Bijan Robinson who rushed 14 times for 105 yards in London. The Falcons also have a good defense that is 5th in the league with only 4.7 yards allowed per play. Betting On The Houston Texans Regular Season Record: 2-2 1XBet Spread: +1.5 1XBet Over/Under: Under 41.5 1XBet Moneyline: 2.1 BetMGM Spread: +1.5 BetMGM Over/Under: Over 41.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 2.05 CJ Stroud seems to be getting into a good flow in the pros. He passed for 306 yards and two touchdowns while avoiding throwing a pick and going 16/30 in Houstons’ 30-6 last week over the Pittsburgh Steelers at home. Although Stroud has had many incompletions, he is obviously playing better this season than the quarterback that was drafted before him this year, Bryce Young from the Carolina Panthers. Houston is on a two-game win streak and hit the road with a 4-1 record against the spread in their last five matches in enemy territory. With a seemingly underrated receiving corps with Nico Collins, Tank Dell, and Robert Woods, CJ is ready to deliver another powerful performance this weekend. MatchPlug Prediction For Atlanta Falcons VS Houston Texans  With the Atlanta Falcons back on their home field, Robinson delivers a better play than the one he did in London. He should lead Atlanta to a win and cover. Final Prediction: Atlanta Falcons Moneyline.

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Ex-NFL player Russ Francis killed alongside 2 others in Lake Placid plane crash

Ex-NFL tight end Russ Francis was killed alongside another aviation enthusiast when their plane crashed after taking off from an upstate New York airport, authorities reported on Monday. Francis is a three-time Pro Bowl selection with the New England Patriots who won a Super Bowl with the 1984 San Francisco 49ers.  Francis and Richard McSpadden had just left the Lake Placid Airport shortly after 4 p.m. Sunday in a single-engine Cessna 177 when the plane ran into some trouble. The New York State Police said the aircraft crashed into an embankment at the corner of the airport. Russ was president of Lake Placid Airways, which runs charter and scenic flights. He is a longtime flying enthusiast, has been a pilot for almost 50 years and ran a charter service in Hawaii, according to the airline’s website. McSpadden was a senior vice president of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association and was regarded as an aviation safety expert. The organization reported that his career included a stint as commander of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. The Tight End was a Patriots first-round draft pick in 1975 and played in New England until 1980, joining the franchise’s all-decade team for the 1970s and the 35th-anniversary team. He was named to the Pro Bowl three straight seasons from 1977-79. “Russ was a fan favourite throughout his playing career,” Patriots owner Robert Kraft said in a statement. “He was a dynamic player on the field who had an even bigger personality off it. He knew no boundaries, pushed the limits and lived his life to the fullest.” Russ Francis was signed to the San Francisco 49ers in 1982 and was in the 1984 team that defeated the Miami Dolphins in the Super Bowl. He came back to New England in 1987 and retired the following year. In the course of his career, he had 393 receptions for 5.262 yards and 40 touchdowns. The crash is still being investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board.

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NFL PREDICTIONS: Buffalo Bills VS Jacksonville Jaguars betting Tips

Buffalo Bills VS Jacksonville Jaguars will see the Jaguars prepare for another match in London as they face the Buffalo Bills in Week 5. Will Jacksonville go 2-0 this season across the pond? Or will the Bills maintain their unbeaten streak? Keep reading to get the predictions, picks, odds, and NFL Betting tips for this Bills VS Jaguars matchup, as delivered by MatchPlug. We are a sure Prediction Site to find reliable previews and news on the NFL. Predictions And Betting Preview For Buffalo Bills VS Jacksonville Jaguars NFL Regular Season  Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London. When: Sunday, October 8th, 2023. Time: 14:30 GMT Teams to play: Bills and Jaguars NFL Expert Picks: MONEYLINE 1.41 Odds provided by 1XBet and BetMGM. Betting On The Buffalo Bills 1XBet Spread: -5.5 1XBet Over/Under: Over 48.5 1XBet Moneyline: 1.41 BetMGM Spread: -5.5 BetMGM Over/Under: Under 49 BetMGM Moneyline: 1.40 The Buffalo Bills losing to the New York Jets in Week 1, feels like it happened a lifetime ago. Since then, the Bills have won three successive games, plus last Sunday’s 48-20 defeat of the Miami Dolphins at home.  Buffalo is receiving almost everything it wants in an offense lately. In four weeks, the team is averaging 34.8 points and 391.0 total points per game – second and sixth in the NFL, respectively. Furthermore, the Bills’ defense has picked up too, allowing only 33 points total in their last three outings. Betting On The Jacksonville Jaguars 1XBet Spread: +5.5 1XBet Over/Under: Under 48.5 1XBet Moneyline: 2.974 BetMGM Spread: +5.5 BetMGM Over/Under: Over 49 BetMGM Moneyline: 3.00 The Jacksonville Jaguars ended a two-game losing skid last Sunday when they won over the Atlanta Falcons in London, 23-7. Their defense was sharp against the Falcons, with the team intercepting Atlanta quarterback Desmond Ridder twice and forcing his hand to commit three turnovers total. Jacksonville will need the same fierce defense as they enter Week 5 against the top-scoring Bills. On the season, the Jaguars are ninth in the NFL with a 2.84 per cent defensive interception rate. Additionally, they are fourth in the NFL with 2.3 takeaways per match. MatchPlug Prediction For Buffalo Bills VS Jacksonville Jaguars  A week after the Miami Dolphins secured 70 points in a match, they only managed 20 in a blowout defeat to the Buffalo Bills. Buffalo’s defense will again prove how effective they are in Week 5, as they beat Jacksonville in London. Final Prediction: Buffalo Bills Moneyline. Related NFL Preview: NFL PREDICTIONS: Washington Commanders VS Chicago Bears betting Tips.

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NFL PREDICTIONS: Washington Commanders VS Chicago Bears betting Tips

In Washington Commanders VS Chicago Bears, the Bears will resume their quest for their first victory of the season. Will they get it in Week 5? Or will they bow to the Commanders? Keep reading to get the NFL predictions for Commanders VS Bears, plus the picks, odds, and analysis for which team will win this matchup. Don’t forget to check MatchPlug for more NFL previews. We are the Best Prediction site for everything American Football. Predictions And Betting Preview For Washington Commanders VS Chicago Bears NFL Regular Season  Venue: FedEx Field, Landover, Maryland. When: Friday, October 6th, 2023. Time: 01:15 GMT. Teams to play: Commanders and Bears NFL Expert Picks: MONEYLINE 1.34. Odds provided by 1XBet and BetMGM. Betting On The Washington Commanders 1XBet Spread: -6.5 1XBet Over/Under: Over 44.5 1XBet Moneyline: 1.34 BetMGM Spread: -6.5 BetMGM Over/Under: Under 44.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 1.36 After beginning the year with consecutive wins, the Washington Commanders have lost two times in a row including Week 4’s  34-31 overtime defeat by the Philadelphia Eagles. Sam Howell passed for 290 yards and a touchdown on 29/41 completions in an impressive comeback performance after a terrible showing in Week 3. The Commanders took the battle to the current NFC champions and were a Riverboat Ron call away from winning the game in regulation. But, it was still good to see Washington pull off a better offensive performance than what they showed in Week 3 versus the Buffalo Bills. The Bears aren’t good at defense too, as they are the second-worst in the league, allowing 34.3 points per game. Betting On The Chicago Bears 1XBet Spread: +6.5 1XBet Over/Under: Under 44.5 1XBet Moneyline: 3.28 BetMGM Spread: +6.5 BetMGM Over/Under: Over 44.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 3.20 The Chicago Bears are yet to secure a victory this season. They had hopes of a win after establishing a massive lead in the first half of last Sunday’s game against the Denver Broncos at home, but they lost that match, 31-28. It was a tough loss for Chicago, especially with Justin Fields looking good for the first time in a long while.  Field concluded the game with 335 passing yards and four touchdowns, with only one interception on 28/35 completions. Hopefully, the Bears can witness a turnaround offensively after dealing with such a devastating loss. They will keep deploying on offense in Week 5 against Washington, who are permitting 30 points per game. MatchPlug Prediction For Washington Commanders VS Chicago Bears  The Washington Commanders will pose a threat to the Chicago Bears when they go up .500 again with a home win on Friday. Final Prediction: Washington Commanders Moneyline. Related NFL Preview: NFL PREDICTIONS: Buffalo Bills VS Jacksonville Jaguars betting Tips.

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New York Giants embrassed by 40-0 loss to Cowboys on opening night

The New York Giants felt small on Sunday night, when they were, getting thrashed 40-0 versus the Dallas Cowboys in a streaking rain at MetLife Stadium. There was no downplaying the defeat for coach Brian Daboll. “We just got skunked here, 40 to nothing,” he said after the game, via the official transcript. “When you play a game like that and coach a game like that, there’s nothing that’s good enough. Our job is to go back and look at it with a critical eye, just like we would do in any game, but 40 to nothing is not a good score, obviously. So, a lot to work on, and that’s what we’ll do.” Whatever the New York Giants do to move forward from a loss of this magnitude, cannot be worse than what they put on film Sunday night. The offense committed three turnovers and racked in 171 total yards (2.6 yards per play), they got to the red zone once in 12 possessions, putting up a goose egg on the scoreboard. The defense got flattened, permitting scores on four of Dallas’ first five possessions. And the special teams had a field goal blocked for a score, and Graham Gano yanked another 36-yarder. “This wasn’t our best game, there is no doubt about it,” quarterback Daniel Jones said. “This wasn’t who we are capable of being. We’ve got to show that. We’ve got to put that on the field and play that way. We didn’t do that tonight, and we have a lot to work on going forward.” More From The NFL: Steelers HC Mike Tomlin speaks on worst home loss of his career; ‘We got kicked in the teeth’.

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