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New York Jets extensive receiver Garrett Wilson is predicted to overlook no less than three to 4 weeks with a proper knee sprain, a supply advised ESPN on Monday.

Wilson returned to motion Sunday after lacking two video games with an damage to the identical knee, and he went down once more within the third quarter of the Jets’ 27-20 win over the Cleveland Browns. He underwent imaging exams Monday. He gained’t require surgical procedure, the supply mentioned.

It’s a big blow to the Jets’ offense, which managed solely 169 whole yards within the win, together with solely 42 internet passing yards. The Jets (2-7), winners of two straight, face the first-place New England Patriots (8-2) on Thursday night time at Gillette Stadium.

Earlier Monday, coach Aaron Glenn confirmed the imagining exams, however he was noncommittal on Wilson’s taking part in standing.

The damage occurred on a contested lengthy cross by Justin Fields, an incompletion. Wilson slid on the damp turf in a sitting place, with each legs beneath him. He acquired up rapidly and began to jog again to the huddle, however he started to limp and went to the sideline. He spent a while on an train bike earlier than going to the locker room.

Glenn mentioned to not learn something into that.

“I need to see precisely what the docs say earlier than I stamp something so far as that, however often when you’ve that scenario, adrenaline goes throughout the recreation. However after the sport, every little thing form of slows down. Once more, I need to see what the docs say.”

The Jets already are down one receiver, Josh Reynolds (hip), who’s on injured reserve. With out Wilson and Reynolds, their prime receivers can be rookie Arian Smith, Tyler Johnson, Isaiah Williams and John Metchie III, who made his Jets debut Sunday after being acquired in a commerce with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Former Indianapolis Colts receiver, Adonai Mitchell, acquired in final week’s commerce for cornerback Sauce Gardner, must be able to go Thursday night time. He didn’t play Sunday after having solely three days of apply with the crew. The Jets even have Allen Lazard, a wholesome scratch in opposition to the Browns.

On Sunday, Wilson was focused solely twice and was held with no catch for the primary time in his profession. He reached 1,000 receiving yards in every of his first three seasons, however that streak is in jeopardy. In seven video games, he has 395 yards on 36 receptions, with 4 touchdowns.

Wilson’s absence would improve the problem for Fields, the presumptive starter. For the third straight recreation, Glenn is refusing to call his starter.

“Please don’t ask me something concerning the quarterbacks,” Glenn mentioned initially of his Monday videoconference with reporters. “You understand I’m not going to let you know, and I don’t need to waste my time in terms of that, in terms of who’s beginning.”

Fields accomplished solely six of 11 passes for 54 yards Sunday, with one landing and one interception.

The edict was primarily given again in January for Brian Daboll. He wanted to win as a way to stay the New York Giants head coach.

Proprietor John Mara wished — anticipated — even higher outcomes. It created a tough spot for Daboll with dueling agendas — win whereas concurrently creating a rookie quarterback.

He didn’t get it finished. The Giants are sitting at 2-8 for the third consecutive season.

In a yr the place New York wanted to indicate progress, they’re caught in quicksand. They’re not simply shedding, they appear to be discovering new and unprecedented methods to lose each week — with the ultimate straw being a 24-20 loss on Sunday in Chicago.

It was the second time this season the Giants blew at the least a 10-point lead with underneath 4 minutes remaining. They’re simply the second workforce within the Tremendous Bowl period to do this. As well as, rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart was injured within the contest.

So Daboll is out with an 11-33 document over the previous three seasons. Assistant head coach and offensive coordinator Mike Kafka takes over because the interim head coach. The Daboll period has formally ended, prematurely — in Week 10 of the 2025 marketing campaign.

ESPN Giants reporter Jordan Ranaan and senior NFL insider Jeremy Fowler reply all of the urgent questions within the wake of Daboll’s firing.

Why hearth Daboll now?

Teaching could make a distinction in shut video games and the Giants have already blown 4 double-digit leads on the highway this season. It additionally will get held in opposition to Daboll that Dart was injured underneath his watch. Daboll was insistent on not wanting to remove his younger quarterback’s aggressiveness. However the reckless nature wherein Dart was taking hits in the end led up to now. The necessity to keep away from this wasn’t burdened.

Mainly, this was the breaking level after blowing one other recreation, the poor outcomes and a handful of embarrassing incidents comparable to getting into the blue medical tent to test on Dart whereas he was being examined for a concussion, which warranted self-discipline from the league. — Jordan Raanan

Kafka will function interim head coach, the Giants’ sixth head coach since 2016. What ought to we anticipate from the previous assistant head coach and offensive coordinator?

A way more even-keeled and constant character than the highly-charged Daboll. Kafka could not have an over-powering presence, however those who interviewed him for head teaching openings thought of him assured with a sound course of. That may very well be welcomed by the Giants with Daboll typically thought of all over. The offense also needs to add some extra components from what Kafka ran in Kansas Metropolis with Patrick Mahomes. — Raanan

Who would be the offensive playcaller?

Kafka is predicted to stay the playcaller, a supply advised ESPN. That at the least provides Dart some stability. It’s Kafka’s voice that he hears most throughout video games and that won’t change. It’s additionally value noting that the Giants offense was considerably extra productive through the previous 4 seasons with Kafka because the playcaller than Daboll. They’re averaging a decent 23.6 factors per recreation this season with Dart because the starter after being close to the underside of the league of the earlier two seasons. — Raanan

How will this have an effect on rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart?

First issues first, Dart has to get wholesome. He’s presently within the concussion protocol and will miss a while. Sunday was the fourth time he wanted to get checked for a concussion this season, relationship again to the preseason. However Kafka will now need to step into a much bigger position within the improvement of Dart. Daboll met with the younger quarterback commonly and for hours. That accountability now falls on Kafka’s shoulders.

Kafka, 38, does have intensive expertise within the improvement of rookie QBs. His job in 2017 was primarily to help within the improvement of Mahomes. He performed a key position in that. It will likely be a lot the identical now with Dart.

So far as long run, this now places into query whether or not Dart should study a brand new scheme and get acclimated to a brand new coordinator subsequent yr. Guess all of it is determined by how the rest of the season performs out. — Raanan

What impact will this have on the locker room?

It certainly shall be robust on Dart. He had a robust relationship with Daboll, who all the time cozied as much as his prime gamers.

The remainder of the locker room will take it in stride.

A number of gamers advised ESPN after Sunday’s loss that somebody needed to be accountable they usually understood it was seemingly the pinnacle coach. Daboll couldn’t maintain pointing fingers elsewhere after discarding Daniel Jones final yr and continually reshaping his employees. The locker room as an entire gained’t be too disillusioned.

Nonetheless, how they react to Kafka shall be attention-grabbing. — Raanan

What impact will this have on GM Joe Schoen’s future?

The Giants have already mentioned of their assertion asserting the firing that Schoen will stay the overall supervisor and head their teaching search. That signifies that he’s a part of their plans transferring ahead.

The assumption is that he’s collected core of younger expertise and it hasn’t been developed or deployed correctly. The sensation across the league additionally appears to be that Schoen will survive a 3rd straight troublesome season. He has the belief and ears of possession. — Raanan

May extra modifications be coming?

It’s potential. The Giants have saved the rest of the teaching employees intact as of Monday afternoon. However let’s see how this performs out as the approaching weeks progress. The coach underneath probably the most stress is defensive coordinator Shane Bowen. His unit has struggled this season, particularly not too long ago in fourth quarters once they’ve allowed 75 factors throughout the previous 4 video games. — Raanan

Who’re the highest teaching candidates in the mean time?

Kafka shall be an element on this. He’s well-regarded and has interviewed for a number of head-coaching alternatives elsewhere. He additionally has acquitted himself effectively with the event of Dart. In any other case, the Giants ought to conduct their broadest search but to search out the appropriate chief.

Normal supervisor Joe Schoen is driving the search. He has good sources in Buffalo, the place he served as assistant GM, to find out about Joe Brady. He was a part of Miami’s personnel employees when standout defensive coordinators Vance Joseph (Denver) and Lou Anarumo (Indianapolis) had been on employees there, and the place Anthony Weaver presently coordinates the protection.

He might lean on common teaching bushes such because the Rams (OC Mike LaFleur, DC Chris Shula, passing recreation coordinator Nate Scheelhaase, Vikings OC Wes Phillips) and Chiefs (OC Matt Nagy, DC Steve Spagnuolo — a dose of nostalgia from the Tom Coughlin days).

To shore up the protection, rising coordinators comparable to Jeff Hafley (Packers), Jesse Minter (Chargers), Kelvin Sheppard (Lions) and Aden Durde (Seahawks) could be good to discover. On offense, Todd Monken (Ravens) has been a fixture on the scene, and Jim Bob Cooter (Colts) and Klint Kubiak (Seahawks) are making their mark this yr.

You get the purpose…the chances are limitless.

The coordinator pool will not be as well-stocked as in previous years — which ought to assist 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh, who is aware of the New York market effectively — so collegiate standouts comparable to Marcus Freeman (Notre Dame) and Steve Sarkisian (Texas) and Bret Bielema (Illinois, additionally a Giants assistant in 2020) are value researching. — Jeremy Fowler

A full week of the 2025-26 males’s school basketball season is within the books, which suggests it’s time for the primary AP Prime 25 ballot!

Purdue entered the season because the No. 1 staff over Houston and Florida.

The Cougars as an alternative have the highest spot over the Boilermakers regardless of receiving 18 fewer first-place votes. The reigning champion Gators fell seven spots to No. 10. Becoming a member of the Cougars and Boilermakers within the prime 5 are UConn, Duke and Arizona.

The most important risers from the Oct. 13 preseason ballot had been Arizona (eight spots to No. 5), Alabama (seven spots to No. 8) and North Carolina (seven spots to No. 18). St. John’s noticed the steepest drop of eight spots (to No. 13), adopted by the Gators, Arkansas (seven spots to No. 21) and Kansas (six spots to No. 25).

Let’s check out the highest 25 groups of the primary week of 2025-26, how they acquired there and what’s arising subsequent for every staff.

All occasions Jap. Until in any other case famous, all stats courtesy of ESPN Analysis.

Earlier polls: Preseason

Preseason rating: 2

2025-26 report: 2-0

Stat to know: The Cougars’ freshmen made program historical past early in Saturday’s win over Towson. Kingston Flemings grew to become the primary Houston freshman with 20 factors on 80% or higher capturing from the sphere in no less than 30 seasons. Chris Cenac Jr. grew to become the primary Houston freshman with 10-plus rebounds within the first two video games of the season in no less than 30 seasons.

What’s subsequent: Wednesday vs. Oakland, 8 p.m., ESPN+

Preseason rating: 1

2025-26 report: 2-0

Stat to know: Purdue hasn’t misplaced a nonconference sport at house since Nov. 2019 towards Texas. Braden Smith has 26 factors and 20 assists by way of two video games this season; he’s the one Purdue participant previously 20 years to common no less than 10 PPG and 10 APG by way of two video games in a season. (He did it final season, too.)

What’s subsequent: Thursday at Alabama, 7 p.m., ESPN2

Preseason rating: 4

2025-26 report: 2-0

Stat to know: UConn defeated UMass Lowell by 63 factors, the Huskies’ largest win in a sport since December 2005 vs. Morehead State (68). They’d a 47-point lead at halftime, the biggest lead on the break by any staff towards a Division I opponent since Pepperdine led Pacific 56-9 within the 2024 WCC match.

What’s subsequent: Monday vs. Columbia, 6:30 p.m., FS1

Preseason rating: 6

2025-26 report: 2-0

Stat to know: Freshman Cameron Boozer is in rarified air. He’s the fifth Duke freshman to make his school debut with a double-double over the previous 30 seasons, following Kyle Filipowski (2022), Jalen Johnson (2020), Marvin Bagley III (2017) and Jay Williams (1999). He’s additionally the sixth Duke freshman with 25 factors and 5 assists in a sport previously 20 seasons, becoming a member of Cooper Flagg (thrice), Kon Knueppel, Paolo Banchero, RJ Barrett (4 occasions) and Zion Williamson (twice). Boozer and Williamson are the one Duke gamers previously 30 seasons with 25 factors, 5 assists and 5 offensive rebounds in a sport.

What’s subsequent: Tuesday at Military, 7 p.m., CBSSN

Preseason rating: 13

2025-26 report: 2-0

Stat to know: Arizona is the primary staff to beat an AP Prime-3 opponent in a season opener since 2019 when No. 2 Kentucky beat No. 1 Michigan State and No. 4 Duke beat No. 3 Kansas within the Champions Basic. This isn’t the primary time Arizona has began a season with a win over an AP Prime-3 staff, nonetheless. In 2001, the unranked Wildcats staff took down No. 2 Maryland at Madison Sq. Backyard to arrange a gathering the following night time with… Florida (they beat the Gators then, too).

What’s subsequent: Tuesday vs. Northern Arizona, 9 p.m., ESPN+

Preseason rating: 7

2025-26 report: 1-0

Stat to know: The Wolverines’ offense was ticking of their season opener: They’d probably the most factors (121) in any sport since a 127-96 win over Iowa on March 10, 1990. That was additionally probably the most factors in a season opener in program historical past, surpassing a 115-107 win over Bradley in 1986. The Michigan bench had 55 factors, probably the most since scoring 56 factors off the bench on March 2, 2002 towards Ohio State.

What’s subsequent: Tuesday vs. Wake Forest, 6:30 p.m., FS1

Preseason rating: 8

2025-26 report: 2-0

Stat to know: AJ Dybantsa’s 21 factors towards Villanova are the fifth-most factors in a school debut by the No. 1 participant in SC Subsequent 100 over the past 15 years. The names forward of him? Duke’s RJ Barrett (33 vs. Kentucky in 2018), Memphis’ James Wiseman (28 vs. South Carolina State in 2019), Duke’s Marvin Bagley III (25 vs. Elon in 2017) and Kentucky’s Anthony Davis (23 vs. Marist in 2011).

What’s subsequent: Tuesday vs. Delaware, 9 p.m., CBSSN

Preseason rating: 15

2025-26 report: 2-0

Stat to know: With the 103-96 win over St. John’s at Madison Sq. Backyard, Alabama is the primary staff to attain 100-plus factors on the street towards a top-5 staff since No. 2 Oklahoma in Jan. 2016 (106 factors in a 3OT loss at No. 1 Kansas), and the primary to attain 100-plus factors in regulation since No. 8 Kansas in Dec. 2001 (105 factors at No. 4 Arizona). Its 103 factors are additionally tied for its most factors scored towards a Prime-10 ranked staff in program historical past.

What’s subsequent: Thursday vs. Purdue, 7 p.m., ESPN2

Preseason rating: 9

2025-26 report: 2-0

Stat to know: Kentucky is 10-0 towards nonconference opponents at Rupp Area beneath coach Mark Pope.

What’s subsequent: Tuesday at Louisville, 8 p.m., ESPN

Preseason rating: 3

2025-26 report: 1-1

Stat to know: Florida is the primary reigning champion to lose its season opener (to Arizona) since Syracuse in 2003-04, and the fourth reigning champions to start out 0-1 previously 30 seasons. Solely one of many earlier three returned to the Last 4: Kentucky in 1996-97, although the Wildcats misplaced to Arizona within the title sport. (2003 nationwide champion Syracuse misplaced within the 2004 Candy 16 whereas 1999 nationwide champion UConn misplaced within the 2000 Spherical of 32.)

What’s subsequent: Tuesday vs. Florida State, 7 p.m., SEC Community

Preseason rating: 10

2025-26 report: 2-0

Stat to know: JT Toppin is a double-double machine. He has 4 profession 30-pt double-doubles — all different Texas Tech gamers have mixed for 3 such double-doubles previously 20 seasons. He’s additionally tied with Hunter Dickinson and Trae Younger for fourth-most 30-point double-doubles by a Massive 12 participant in previous 20 seasons, after Michael Beasley (13), Kevin Durant (7) and Blake Griffin (6).

What’s subsequent: Tuesday at Illinois, 8:30 p.m., FS1

Preseason rating: 11

2025-26 report: 2-0

Stat to know: The Cardinals are 2-0 to start out their season for the primary time since 2020-21.

What’s subsequent: Tuesday vs. Kentucky, 8 p.m., ESPN

Preseason rating: 5

2025-26 report: 1-1

Stat to know: With their first lack of the season towards Alabama on Saturday, the Purple Storm snapped a 12-game win streak at Madison Sq. Backyard; that was their second-longest win streak on the iconic venue in program historical past, behind a 14-game streak spanning the 1985-86 and 1986-87 seasons.

What’s subsequent: Saturday vs. William & Mary, 6 p.m., truTV

Preseason rating: 17

2025-26 report: 2-0

Stat to know: Illinois beat Florida Gulf Coast 113-70, and Jackson State 113-55. The Combating Illini have scored 110-plus factors in consecutive video games for the second time within the AP ballot period; they final did it Nov. 23 and Nov. 26, 2019 towards Hampton after which Lindenwood.

What’s subsequent: Tuesday vs. Texas Tech, 8:30 p.m., FS1

Preseason rating: 12

2025-26 report: 2-0

Stat to know: First-team All-Massive Ten preseason choose Donovan Dent had fairly the debut in his first Bruins sport: 21 factors and 9 assists, with 14 factors on 6-of-11 capturing and 6 assists coming within the first half alone. — The Related Press

What’s subsequent: Monday vs. West Georgia, 10 p.m., B1G+

Preseason rating: 16

2025-26 report: 2-0

Stat to know: That is the Cyclones’ fifth straight season beginning 2-0 (they made the NCAA match in every of the final 4 seasons). This opening week can also be the second time in three seasons that they gained their first two video games by 35 or extra factors (final achieved in 2023-24).

What’s subsequent: Monday vs. Mississippi State, 8 p.m., ESPNU

Preseason rating: 22

2025-26 report: 2-0

Stat to know: Michigan State has the longest energetic streak on the subject of defeating top-15 groups, with 5 straight regular-season victories. The Spartans at the moment are 15-1 of their final 16 house video games as a ranked staff.

What’s subsequent: Thursday vs. San José State, 6:30 p.m., BTN

Preseason rating: 25

2025-26 report: 2-0

Stat to know: Is UNC hoops again? The Tar Heels snapped a 5-game shedding streak towards Kansas, which was tied for his or her longest energetic shedding streak towards any opponent (together with Texas & West Virginia). Additionally they snapped a 4-game shedding streak in ranked vs ranked matchups, tied for the fifth-longest shedding streak in such matchups within the AP ballot period (since 1948-49).

What’s subsequent: Tuesday vs. Radford, 7 p.m., ACC Community

Preseason rating: 21

2025-26 report: 2-0

Stat to know: Gonzaga has 12 consecutive wins towards unranked SEC opponents, after defeating Oklahoma 83-68, the longest streak since UConn’s 15 straight from 1989-2011. The Bulldogs’ final loss to an unranked SEC staff was Dec. 16, 2006 vs Georgia.

What’s subsequent: Tuesday vs. Creighton, 10 p.m., ESPN

Preseason rating: 18

2025-26 report: 2-0

Stat to know: Nate Ament, the No. 4 participant within the 2025 SC Subsequent 100, is the primary Tennessee freshman with 20 factors in a sport since Julian Phillips on Nov. 24, 2022.

What’s subsequent: Wednesday vs. North Florida, 7 p.m., SECN+

Preseason rating: 14

2025-26 report: 1-1

Stat to know: Darius Acuff Jr., the seventh-ranked recruit within the 2025 class, is as marketed: He’s the primary Arkansas freshman to have 15-plus factors and 4-plus assists in his first two video games of the season in no less than 20 seasons. He’s additionally the fourth Arkansas freshman with 15-plus factors and 4-plus assists in consecutive video games previously 15 seasons, after Boogie Fland (thrice), Anthony Black (thrice) and Moses Moody.

What’s subsequent: Tuesday vs. Central Arkansas, 8 p.m., SECN+

Preseason rating: 20

2025-26 report: 2-0

Stat to know: Regardless of a shaky begin to the season beneath new head coach Steven Pearl, Auburn has added to its nonconference house win tally: 62 straight, relationship again to 2016-17. It’s the fourth-longest energetic streak within the SEC as of Nov. 6, following Oklahoma (75), Texas A&M (79) and Missouri (81).

What’s subsequent: Tuesday vs. Wofford, 8 p.m., SECN+

Preseason rating: 23

2025-26 report: 1-0

Stat to know: Final Monday’s 92-75 win towards South Dakota was coach Greg McDermott’s five hundredth in 25 seasons as a Division I head coach, and the Bluejays’ sixteenth straight win in an opener. — The Related Press

What’s subsequent: Tuesday at Gonzaga, 10 p.m., ESPN

Preseason rating: 24

2025-26 report: 2-0

Stat to know: Wisconsin beat Northern Illinois 97-72 and Campbell 96-64 to open its 2025-26 marketing campaign. The Badgers final scored 95-plus factors in consecutive video games in 1993 (Nov. 27 and Dec. 4 vs Milwaukee and Loyola Marymount).

What’s subsequent: Tuesday vs. Ball State, 8:30 p.m., BTN

Preseason rating: 19

2025-26 report: 1-1

Stat to know: Kansas suffered its first loss to North Carolina beneath Invoice Self (5-1). A vivid spot, nonetheless, is Darryn Peterson, who had 22 factors (8-14 FG, 3-5 3PT) and a couple of steals, changing into the primary Kansas freshman in no less than 30 seasons with consecutive 20-point video games to start a season.

What’s subsequent: Tuesday vs. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, 8 p.m., ESPN+

Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso on Monday referred to as for “most dedication” from his aspect because the Azzurri’s bid to qualify straight for the 2026 World Cup is now not of their arms.

Italy play away in Moldova on Thursday and host Norway in Milan on Sunday. The Italians are second in Group I three factors behind leaders Norway.

“This received’t be a easy outing; I wish to see most dedication to proceed what we began in September,” Gattuso advised a pre-match press convention.

“Towards Moldova, we’ll check out gamers who haven’t had a lot enjoying time, however we’ve to consider ourselves and never about what Norway will do,” he continued.

“The match in opposition to Moldova is crucial as a result of the one in opposition to Norway is less complicated to arrange for. We all know that this Norwegian group could cause us issues, with their pace, their bodily presence, their distinctive model of soccer,” the previous AC Milan and Napoli coach stated.

Italy failed to succeed in the final two World Cup tournaments. They’re assured to succeed in the play-offs as second of their group.

They usually can nonetheless mathematically end first, and qualify straight for the subsequent World Cup in north America, by beating Moldova and Norway.

Nonetheless, they would want to win by scoring a number of targets in every match to overhaul Norway, who’ve a considerably higher aim distinction.

Gattuso might be with out Fiorentina striker Moise Kean, who has scored six targets in his final 4 appearances for the nationwide group, and was injured whereas enjoying for his membership.

Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa has determined in opposition to enjoying for Italy through the November break. Chiesa has not performed for the Italy nationwide group because the 2024 Euros.

Since succeeding Luciano Spalletti, who was dismissed after the 3-0 defeat in Oslo in early June, Gattuso has revitalised Italy, who’ve now racked up 4 consecutive wins with 16 targets scored.

The previous AC Milan star additionally clarified that the coaching camp initially thought of to arrange for the playoffs on the finish of March couldn’t happen “on account of an absence of obtainable slots within the schedule”.

“It’s as much as us to do our greatest by scouting gamers each in Italy and overseas,” he added.

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The NFL has suspended Daron Payne for one recreation after the Commanders defensive lineman punched Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown on Sunday.

The NFL introduced Monday that Payne was suspended with out pay for unsportsmanlike conduct. He has the choice to attraction the suspension.

The Commanders are scheduled to play the Dolphins in Madrid subsequent Sunday. Payne can be eligible to return to the workforce the next day.

Payne was ejected within the second quarter of Sunday’s 44-22 loss to the Lions. It marked the primary profession ejection for the eight-year veteran.

After Detroit scored its third landing of the primary half, Payne slugged St. Brown together with his proper hand after a verbal change. He was given an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty and an computerized ejection.

Washington defensive sort out Javon Kinlaw stated after the sport that St. Brown had punched Payne.

“Yeah for certain, and so they [saw it], too,” Kinlaw stated of the refs. “It’s some bulls—. one hundred pc.

“Daron retaliated. The refs actually noticed the primary punch. I don’t blame him for the way in which he reacted. Tempers acquired to flaring.”

St. Brown instructed reporters after he recreation that “two performs earlier than that we acquired into just a little scuffle, backwards and forwards.

“Then we find yourself scoring, and I’m going as much as him,” the Lions star receiver stated. “I say just a little one thing, nothing loopy, after which he decides to swing on me.”