After shedding their previous two video games, the New England Patriots are hoping a visit out west will flip issues round once they play the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday afternoon at Levi’s Stadium. The 1-2 Pats are presently on the backside of the AFC East standings, and the 49ers discover themself equally ranked on the backside of the NFC West, with their solely win this season towards the LA Rams final week. The Pats vs. 49ers recreation will air on Sunday, Sept. 29 throughout Fox’s late window at 4:05 p.m. Right here’s all the data you want about at this time’s New England vs. San Francisco recreation, and take a look at each groups’ up-to-date stats, information, and extra right here.

The way to watch the Patriots vs. 49ers recreation:

Date: September 29, 2024

Time: 4:05 p.m. ET/1:05 p.m. PT

Recreation: Patriots vs. 49ers

TV channel: Fox

Streaming: Fubo, DirecTV, NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube, and extra

What channel is the Patriots vs. 49ers recreation on?

The New England Patriots will play towards the San Francisco 49ers this Sunday, Sept. 29, airing dwell at 4:05 p.m. ET throughout Fox’s late broadcast window.

The way to watch the Patriots vs. 49ers recreation:

You may watch the Patriots vs. 49ers recreation on Fox on streaming platforms like Fubo TV, DirecTV, and Hulu with Stay TV. This Sunday’s recreation even be out there on NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV.

2024 NFL season Week 4 full schedule:

All occasions Japanese

Thursday, Sept. 26

Sunday, Sept. 29

• New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons: 1 p.m. (FOX)

• Cincinnati Bengals at Carolina Panthers: 1 p.m. (FOX)

• LA Rams at Chicago Bears: 1 p.m. (FOX)

• Minnesota Vikings at Inexperienced Bay Packers: 1 p.m. (CBS)

• Jacksonville Jaguars at Houston Texans: 1 p.m. (CBS)

• Pittsburgh Steelers at Indianapolis Colts: 1 p.m. (CBS)

• Denver Broncos at NY Jets: 1 p.m. (CBS)

• Philadelphia Eagles at Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 1 p.m. (FOX)

• Washington Commanders at Arizona Cardinals: 4:05 p.m. (FOX)

• New England Patriots at San Francisco 49ers: 4:05 p.m. (FOX)

• Kansas Metropolis Chiefs at L.A. Chargers: 4:25 p.m. (CBS)

• Cleveland Browns at Las Vegas Raiders: 4:25 p.m. (CBS)

• Buffalo Payments at Baltimore Ravens: 8:20 p.m. (NBC)

Monday, Sept. 30

• Tennessee Titans at Miami Dolphins: 7:30 p.m. (ESPN)

• Seattle Seahawks at Detroit Lions: 8:15 p.m. (ABC, ESPN+)

The way to watch each NFL recreation this season:

Many NFL video games are broadcast on native channels, so when you’re seeking to catch an in-market recreation, it might be so simple as turning in your TV (or organising a digital TV antenna). A $7/month subscription to NFL+ will get you entry to NFL Community which might be nice for watching some video games, however the draw back of NFL+ is that on the subject of the common season, it is simply native and primetime video games (and solely on cellular or pill!). During which case, here is what we suggest to look at the NFL.

Extra methods to look at NFL video games this season:

NEW YORK (AP) — John Ashton, the veteran character actor who memorably performed the gruff however lovable police detective John Taggart within the “Beverly Hills Cop” movies, has died. He was 76.

Ashton died Thursday in Fort Collins, Colorado, his household introduced in a press release launched by Ashton’s supervisor, Alan Somers, on Sunday. No reason behind loss of life was instantly out there.

In a profession that spanned greater than 50 years, Ashton was an everyday face throughout TV sequence and movies, together with “Midnight Run,” “Little Large League” and “Gone Child Gone.”

However within the “Beverly Hills Cop” movies, Ashton performed a vital a part of an indelible trio. Although Eddie Murphy’s Axel Foley, a Detroit detective following a case in Los Angeles, was the lead, the 2 native detectives — Billy Rosewood (Decide Reinhold) and Ashton’s Taggart — had been Axel’s generally reluctant, generally keen collaborators.

Of the three, Taggart — “Sarge” to Billy — was the extra fearful, by-the-book detective. However he would often be coaxed into Axel’s plans. Ashton co-starred in all 4 of the movies, starting with the 1984 authentic and operating by means of the Netflix reboot, “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F,” launched earlier this 12 months.

Ashton performed a extra unscrupulous character in Martin Brest’s 1988 buddy comedy “Midnight Run.” He was the rival bounty hunter additionally pursuing Charles Grodin’s wished accountant in “The Duke” whereas he’s within the custody of Robert De Niro’s Jack Walsh.

Talking in July to Collider, Ashton recalled auditioning with De Niro.

“Bobby began handing me these matches, and I went to seize the matches, and he threw them on the ground and stared at me,” mentioned Ashton. “I regarded on the matches, and I regarded up, and I mentioned, ‘F—- you,’ and he mentioned, ‘F—- you, too.’ I mentioned, ‘Go —- your self.’ I do know each different actor picked these up and handed it to him, and I discovered as quickly as I left he went, ‘I need him,’ as a result of he wished any person to face as much as him.”

Ashton is survived by his spouse, Robin Hoye, of 24 years, two kids, three stepchildren, a grandson, two sisters and a brother.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Fast-hit ideas and notes across the New England Patriots and NFL:

1. Underdog mentality: Perception was ample within the Patriots’ locker room over the previous week, and maybe nowhere was that extra evident than with eight-year veteran defensive sort out Davon Godchaux.

The Patriots, who go to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday (4:05 p.m. ET, Fox), are the NFL’s greatest underdog of Week 4. They’ve a 23% probability to win, in line with ESPN Analytics.

Inform that to the 6-foot-3, 330-pound Godchaux and he respectfully rejects the premise.

“Carolina got here into Vegas final week and everyone was saying ‘Vegas goes to win this sport simply.’ Identical factor with Cincinnati in opposition to Washington on ‘Monday Night time Soccer’ — everyone thought Washington was going to be smoked. So what occurred? Jayden Daniels put a whipping on Cincinnati. Andy Dalton did the identical factor to the Raiders. That is the NFL,” Godchaux stated.

“The sport nonetheless needs to be performed in between the strains. I get it, individuals must make the strains, the bets and all that. But it surely does not matter what another person says. It issues what the staff believes in — the three phases, and the 11 guys which are on the sphere at that second.”

Godchaux, 29, says the Patriots are nearer to the staff that beat the Cincinnati Bengals 16-10 in Week 1, and narrowly misplaced to the Seattle Seahawks 23-20 in time beyond regulation in Week 2. He factors to holding the Bengals to 70 dashing yards and the Seahawks to 46 for instance of what the unit is able to producing.

What unfolded final week in a 24-3 lackluster loss to the New York Jets on Thursday evening was not reflective of the staff — and particularly, the protection — he says he believes the Patriots really are. The Jets totaled 133 dashing yards, and 281 by way of the air.

“We had loads of missed tackles. Too many missed tackles. Uncharacteristic by us,” he stated. “The [touchdown] move [Aaron] Rodgers threw close to the purpose line to Allen Lazard, we missed the sort out at nook. These are issues that we now have to be higher. And we’re higher than that.

“Not making an excuse for a brief week. However we had 6-7 [tackles for a loss] the place we simply missed the sort out on the working again or the receiver. We’ve got to be higher at fundamentals to start with. I believe as soon as we do this, we’ll be OK.”

The 49ers are a difficult staff to face for a protection — who blew seven edges and allowed Rodgers to flee the pocket final week — seeking to return to its basic roots. “San Fran desires you to be undisciplined so then they will hit the house run. Get out of your rush lanes. Get you to not be disciplined in your move rush,” Godchaux stated.

“Brock Purdy is a extremely good scrambler; does not get loads of credit score however he’s actually athletic. So we simply have to remain dwelling, set the sting of the protection, make them minimize the ball again. And once they minimize it again, we now have to make the sort out. Final week in opposition to the Jets, we missed so many tackles. It was so irritating as a result of we had been like, ‘Why are we on the sphere a lot?'”

That the majority current efficiency is why few give the Patriots an opportunity to upset the 49ers, and maybe additionally explains why coach Jerod Mayo mentioned sudden outcomes throughout the league with gamers once they returned from three days off on Monday.

“I attempted to place some issues in perspective,” Mayo stated. “You have got a staff that is picked to win the Tremendous Bowl and will get blown out the following week. Proper now it is about who can get higher the quickest. That is what we now have to do — get again to the basics.”

Godchaux stated the Patriots responded with two of their finest practices of the 12 months — first on Monday after which in full pads on what defensive coordinator DeMarcus Covington referred to as “a piece day Wednesday” once they “introduced their onerous hat” and targeted on run protection — which is why his perception stays excessive.

2. No Brady in Week 5: Barring an sudden change within the coming days, Tom Brady is not scheduled to work the Patriots’ Week 5 dwelling sport in opposition to the Dolphins, which will probably be broadcast on Fox. A supply accustomed to his schedule expects he’ll name the Cardinals-49ers sport.

With Fox not having the doubleheader in Week 5, the potential of Brady returning to his longtime dwelling at Gillette Stadium to name the Patriots-Dolphins sport may need been a consideration just a few weeks in the past. However as soon as the Dolphins misplaced quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to a concussion, and the Patriots struggled in a nationally televised Week 3 loss to the Jets, it took some nationwide luster off the matchup.

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The Patriots have dominated out beginning LT Vederian Lowe (knee), reserve-turned-starting LG Michael Jordan (ankle) and reserve CB Alex Austin (ankle).

4 questionable: CB Jonathan Jones (shoulder), OLB Anfernee Jennings (shoulder), OT Caedan Wallace (knee), LG Sidy Sow (ankle).

— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) September 27, 2024

3. Maye replace: One lingering query is how shut rookie quarterback Drake Maye, who’s getting 30% of the first-team repetitions in observe along with taking part in on the scout staff, is likely to be to taking on as QB1.

Mayo reiterated this week that the staff has no plans to herald a veteran quarterback, which reinforces that he and govt director of participant personnel Eliot Wolf can be comfy turning to Maye now within the occasion of an damage to veteran Jacoby Brissett.

Thus far, Brissett has executed nothing to lose the job and is a staff captain. He has taken a pounding behind shaky offensive line play and blitz pickup from working backs. However Maye, who Mayo stated was making a cost by the top of the preseason, continues to progress behind the scenes.

“Actually good,” offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt stated when requested how Maye has regarded in observe. “I believe the sport expertise [in Week 3] will solely assist him shifting ahead. The plan is in place and I believe we’re seeing him beginning to develop on the observe subject as nicely.”

Outdoors linebackers coach Drew Wilkins additionally famous Maye’s work with the scout staff.

“The factor that is spectacular, when we now have these scout-team conferences, he desires to know each element and the way that quarterback operates,” he stated. “He has such understanding of various schemes, and what persons are doing, it is like he is been round a very long time and seen loads of offenses and quarterbacks. I believe he is distinctive in that method. That’s not one thing that is quite common within the league, guys which are conscientious who need to find out about safety guidelines for the [scout] staff. These are uncommon traits.”

4. Keion’s motivation: The 49ers have turned to third-year working again Jordan Mason with Christian McCaffrey on injured reserve. Second-year Patriots defensive lineman Keion White is aware of him nicely from their time collectively at Georgia Tech and has stated he retains in contact with Mason.

Mason went undrafted in 2022, partly as a result of he was splitting time with Jahmyr Gibbs in faculty, and he has been as much as the problem along with his first NFL alternative as a starter totaling 67 carries, 324 yards and a couple of TDs this season. “He is all the time had the flexibility. It is the chance,” White stated. “He is aware of I’ll attempt to sort out him further onerous, but it surely’s all love.”

5. Barmore’s presence: Defensive lineman Christian Barmore, who’s on injured reserve after being identified with blood clots in July, has been spending extra time across the staff of late. Heart David Andrews referred to as him the funniest participant within the locker room, and which may clarify why Mayo has put him answerable for “Friday Humorous.”

“It is like a 30-second [or] one-minute clip simply to get the blokes laughing,” Mayo defined, whereas including: “I believe it is necessary for him to be within the constructing. The idle thoughts, sitting at dwelling on a regular basis, that is nothing however hassle.”

Mayo stated Barmore is not cleared by docs presently, and made it sound like he wasn’t anticipating that to alter within the close to future.

6. Unusual’s standing: Third-year offensive lineman Cole Unusual, who tore the patellar tendon in his left knee final December and is on the bodily unable to carry out record, was a constant presence within the locker room this previous week in the course of the time reporters had entry.

Whereas Unusual is eligible to start working towards subsequent week, my commentary is that is not presently on the radar. A extra doubtless situation is that others on the PUP record — receiver Kendrick Bourne, linebacker Sione Takitaki and probably security/linebacker Marte Mapu — start working towards.

7. They stated it: “It is like yelling at your little one. You like the man and he does the appropriate factor the vast majority of the time, but it surely’s a difficulty and you need to sit down and deal with it. He is extra embarrassed about it than anyone else. He is a prideful man.” — Van Pelt, on working again Rhamondre Stevenson having a fumble in every of the primary three video games

8. Ximines replace: Reserve outdoors linebacker and core special-teamer Oshane Ximines, whom veteran cornerback Jonathan Jones had predicted can be a shock performer this season, was identified with a torn ACL after he was injured on a Week 2 play in punt protection, in line with a staff supply.

Thus, Ximines’ timeline for restoration will not have him returning to the staff this season. The present plan is to attend for swelling to subside earlier than scheduling surgical procedure.

9. Do you know, Half I: By Week 3 video games, Joe Cardona leads all NFL lengthy snappers with three tackles. His profession excessive for a whole season is 4 (in 2017). Since 2000, probably the most tackles by a protracted snapper in a season is 12 — by Zak DeOssie of the Giants in 2008.

10. Do you know, Half II: If the Patriots lose to the 49ers and drop to 1-3, it would mark the fourth consecutive season that the staff has a dropping file by way of the primary 4 video games — the longest streak in franchise historical past.

For the third in 4 video games, the Atlanta Falcons play on their residence turf, this time a Sunday matchup with the New Orleans Saints. The sport is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. ET with TV protection on FOX and streaming on-demand.

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New Orleans Saints (2-1) at Atlanta Falcons

NFL Week 4 matchup at a look

When: Sunday, Sept. 29 at 1 p.m. ET

The place: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Ga.

TV channel: FOX

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The Saints had been juggernauts Weeks 1 and a pair of with huge wins over the Carolina Panthers (47-10) and Dallas Cowboys (44-19), however got here again to actuality in a troublesome 15-12 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Saquon Barkley scored twice within the fourth quarter to assist the Eagles pull forward with 1:01 left within the recreation.

The Falcons have labored by way of a brutal early schedule with losses to the Pittsburgh Steelers (18-10) and Kansas Metropolis Chiefs (22-17), in addition to a 22-21 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. Veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins and the Falcons offense go into Week 4 nonetheless trying to fireplace on all cylinders and get Atlanta into playoff rivalry.

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The Saints and Falcons are set for a 1 p.m. ET begin on FOX. Stay streams can be found from FuboTV (free trial), DirecTV Stream (free trial) and SlingTV (low intro price).

SEATTLE (AP) — When supervisor Mark Kotsay removes his Oakland jersey for the ultimate time Sunday, it’s headed to the Baseball Corridor of Fame.

Brent Rooker? His remaining jersey with the title Oakland throughout the entrance will probably be preserved in a body and displayed on his wall at dwelling.

“That’ll sort of be my factor. The final jersey that claims Oakland and the final time you’re representing that metropolis particularly,” Rooker mentioned.

The title Oakland being hooked up to the Athletics will finish on Sunday after the ultimate out of their season finale in opposition to the Seattle Mariners. When the 2025 season begins, the A’s will nonetheless exist — and oddly sufficient open the yr in Seattle — however the title Oakland not will probably be there.

Kotsay, who performed 4 seasons in Oakland and now’s ending his third season because the supervisor, mentioned it was an honor to be requested to present his remaining jersey to the Corridor of Fame.

“We talked about it on Thursday, the satisfaction that I’ve of managing this membership, of representing town and the jersey and the entrance of it being Oakland one final time,” Kotsay mentioned.

The previous few weeks have been waves of emotion for these related with the A’s franchise, hitting a crescendo in the previous couple of days. There was the ultimate dwelling collection and remaining sport on the Coliseum in Oakland on Thursday, adopted by the ultimate video games in Seattle.

There have been loads of followers in inexperienced and gold in attendance at T-Cellular Park for the finale, many carrying shirts or holding indicators that continued to implore A’s possession to promote the workforce. Regardless of which workforce they had been supporting, followers had been handled to the shock of Rickey Henderson throwing out the primary pitch in a customized half-A’s, half-Mariners jersey.

Earlier than JJ Bleday stepped to the plate for the primary at-bat to open the sport, a loud chant of “Let’s go Oakland,” rung out via the stadium.

“I believe we’ve achieved a reasonably good job of conserving issues in perspective and by that I imply ensuring that we perceive the load, the gravity of the second, the state of affairs, and the way a lot it means to lots of people,” Rooker mentioned. “And doing our greatest to honor that and to play homage and respect to every thing else to town of Oakland and the group, the franchise, the folks, the followers, the employees, all of the folks deserve.”

Like Rooker, Seth Brown intends to carry on to his jersey from the ultimate sport. He mentioned understanding what the longer term appears to be like like, with the A’s relocating to Sacramento for not less than three years starting subsequent season earlier than a deliberate transfer to Las Vegas, has been a aid for gamers.

However that doesn’t reduce the emotional ties that include the ultimate day as Oakland.

“On daily basis that you just get to placed on that uniform is one thing particular and for everyone who places it on at the moment, it’s sort of a kind of issues the place you bought to really feel fortunate to do what you do and fortunate that you just get to put on a jersey that claims Oakland throughout the entrance of it,” Brown mentioned.

Even within the opposing dugout, the considered the A’s not being related to Oakland was laborious to understand. Seattle supervisor Dan Wilson performed in 109 profession video games in opposition to the A’s and whereas there was nostalgia when the Mariners visited Oakland earlier this month, the finality of the state of affairs hit on Sunday.

“To have a chance to play them for the final time because the Oakland A’s does really feel completely different. It’s somewhat little bit of historical past passing in a approach,” Wilson mentioned. “I believe anyone that’s across the sport can recognize the historical past of the sport and so when that begins to alter, that adjustments one thing inside you, too.”

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AP MLB:

The undefeated Pittsburgh Steelers, led by quarterback Justin Fields, meet the Indianapolis Colts, led by quarterback Anthony Richardson in Week 4 of the NFL season on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024 (9/29/24) at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Learn how to watch: Followers can watch the sport totally free through a trial of DirecTV Stream or fuboTV, which is providing $30 off this month. You can even watch through a subscription to Sling TV, which is half off the primary month.

Right here’s what you must know:

What: NFL Week 4

Who: Steelers vs. Colts

When: Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024 (9/29/24)

The place: Lucas Oil Stadium

Time: 1 p.m. ET

TV: CBS

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Right here’s the Week 4 NFL Schedule:

Sunday, Sept. 29

Bengals vs. Panthers at 1 p.m. on FOX

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Saints vs. Falcons at 1 p.m. on FOX

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Jaguars vs. Texans at 1 p.m. on CBS

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Broncos vs. Jets at 1 p.m. on CBS

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Vikings vs. Packers at 1 p.m. on FOX

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Steelers vs. Colts at 1 p.m. on CBS

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Rams vs. Bears at 1 p.m. on FOX

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Eagles vs. Buccaneers at 1 p.m. on FOX

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Patriots vs. 49ers at 4:05 p.m. on FOX

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Commanders vs. Cardinals at 4:05 p.m. on FOX

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Chargers vs. Chiefs at 4:25 p.m. on CBS

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Browns vs. Raiders at 4:25 p.m. on CBS

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Payments vs. Ravens at 8:20 p.m. on NBC

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Monday, Sept. 30

Titans vs. Dolphins at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN

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Seahawks vs. Lions at 8:15 p.m. on ABC

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Right here’s a preview capsule through the Related Press:

Pittsburgh (3-0) at Indianapolis (1-2)

Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS

BetMGM NFL Odds: Steelers by 2

Sequence file: Colts lead 24-19

In opposition to the unfold: Pittsburgh 3-0, Colts 2-1

Final assembly: Colts received 30-13 in Indianapolis on Dec. 16, 2023.

Final week: Steelers beat Chargers 20-10 in Pittsburgh; Colts beat Bears 21-16 in Indianapolis

Steelers offense: general (24), rush (12), move (29), scoring (24)

Steelers protection: general (1), rush (2-T), move (5), scoring (1)

Colts offense: general (17), rush (11), move (24), scoring (17-T)

Colts protection: general (31), rush (31), move (18), scoring (13-T)

Turnover differential: Steelers plus-4, Colts minus-2.

Steelers participant to observe

QB Justin Fields. The previous Chicago Bear is beginning to discover his footing in Pittsburgh. He’s undefeated via three begins and is coming off his finest efficiency of the season, throwing for 245 yards and a landing whereas working for one more in a win over the Chargers. He’s additionally beginning to construct a case that he ought to stay the starter even after Russell Wilson’s calf heals.

Colts participant to observe

WR Michael Pittman Jr. The earlier time these groups met in December, Pittman was knocked out of the sport on a hit to the head from Steelers S Damontae Kazee, who was suspended the remainder of the season. This time, Anthony Richardson and the Indy passing sport want a bounce begin — and Pittman may very well be simply the man to make it occur.

Key matchup

Steelers run protection vs. Jonathan Taylor. Pittsburgh’s stifling protection is ranked within the prime 5 in whole protection, run protection, move protection and scoring protection and, like earlier Steelers groups, prides itself on enjoying massive — whatever the opponent. Taylor seems to be rounding into the form that helped him win the 2021 rushing title. He has back-to-back 100-yard video games and three TD runs in three weeks. It may very well be an fascinating matchup.

Key accidents

Steelers shall be with out OLB Alex Highsmith (groin). Nick Herbig, who had two sacks final week towards Los Angeles, will get the beginning. Pittsburgh LG Isaac Seumalo (pectoral) may also seemingly miss a fourth straight sport. QB Russell Wilson continues to rehab a calf damage and is anticipated to function the emergency (third) quarterback. RB Jaylen Warren (leg) was restricted through the early a part of the week. … Three-time Professional Bowl DT DeForest Buckner (sprained ankle) and beginning CB JuJu Brents (knee) are already on injured reserve for the Colts they usually misplaced two extra starters late final week’s sport. Choices on Professional Bowl CB Kenny Moore II (hip) or beginning DE Kwity Paye (quadriceps) could also be made later this week.

Sequence notes

Indy’s win final season snapped Pittsburgh’s eight-game successful streak on this collection. The Steelers received 9 straight over the Colts from 1985-2002. … Pittsburgh has received all 4 postseason matchups. The Steelers went on two play in two Tremendous Bowls after these victories. … These franchises signify two of the three groups that moved from the NFL to the AFC as a part of the 1970 AFC-NFL merger. The opposite was Cleveland.

Stats and stuff

Pittsburgh is 3-0 for the ninth time since 1970. The Steelers have gone on to win the division title in seven of the eight earlier years they began 3-0. … The Steelers have received six straight regular-season video games going again to final season. That’s the second-longest energetic streak within the league. Pittsburgh’s most up-to-date regular-season loss was to the Colts final December. … The Steelers are the fifth workforce since 2000 to permit 10 factors or fewer in every of their first three video games. … Pittsburgh LB T.J. Watt enters the game with 99 1/2 sacks. The perennial All-Professional has one sack in every sport this season. … Fields is caring for the ball, one of many important causes the Steelers are unbeaten. Fields has thrown one interception and has but to fumble in three video games. He had 41 turnovers in 40 video games in Chicago. … Pittsburgh wants extra manufacturing out of receivers not named George Pickens, although there have been indicators of progress final week towards the Chargers. Calvin Austin III caught 4 passes for 95 yards and a TD and Scotty Miller made a pair of clutch third down grabs. … The Steelers offensive line stays in flux, with Spencer Anderson and Mason McCormick splitting snaps at left guard rather than Seumalo. The younger line options three starters of their first or second seasons. … Steelers star security Minkah Fitzpatrick is within the midst of a career-long turnover drought. Fitzpatrick doesn’t have an interception or a fumble restoration since Week 16 of the 2022 season. … The Steelers have had the fewest coaches of any workforce within the NFL (three) since 1969 whereas the Colts have had the second-most (20) throughout the identical span. … Indy has scored not less than 20 factors in 15 of its previous 20 video games and has 12 performs of 20 or extra yards this season. … The Colts are certainly one of 5 groups that has not misplaced a fumble in 2024. … Colts QB Anthony Richardson has thrown one TD move and 5 interceptions over the previous weeks. He’s solely been sacked 4 instances in three weeks. … Taylor beforehand had three straight 100-yard video games from Weeks 15-17 in 2021. … WR Josh Downs returned final week from an ankle damage that saved him out since early August. He had a franchise rookie file 68 catches in 2023. … LB Zaire Franklin has the league’s second-highest totals for tackles (378) and solo tackles (223) since 2022. … LB E.J. Pace prolonged his franchise file of consecutive video games with 10 or extra tackles to seven final week. … S Nick Cross, Pace and Franklin are every within the NFL’s prime 5 in tackles this season. Cross has 39, Pace has 34 and Franklin has 33.

Fantasy tip

Steelers protection. The Steelers will seemingly attempt to remove the run and make Richardson beat him along with his arm. However with Richardson’s early propensity for interceptions and incompletions (49.3% completion fee), this may very well be a low-scoring sport and will enable Pittsburgh’s protection to feast.

(The Related Press contributed to this report)

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Pittsburgh Steelers (-1.5) over INDIANAPOLIS COLTS

We initially had the Steelers protecting at dwelling over the Chargers final week however swapped on the final minute to the Buccaneers laying 6.5 factors to the woeful Broncos.

That went about in addition to Anthony Richardson’s passing.

Anyway, this week we’ll again the Steelers as street favorites in opposition to a Colts crew that’s scuffling.

Indianapolis’ dwelling win over the Bears final week barely impressed confidence, that includes one of many worst interceptions you’ll ever see from Richardson.

Dealing with a Steelers protection main the league in yards allowed per sport will not be a rebound state of affairs for a quarterback who’s off his sport.

As Richardson struggles, Justin Fields is saving his profession within the Metal Metropolis, and this can be the week we actually see him present his dual-threat kind in opposition to a Colts crew permitting 179 speeding yards per sport.

Anticipate Pittsburgh to win a good one on the street.

Washington Commanders (+3.5) over ARIZONA CARDINALS

Getting the hook right here has us prepared to again the Commanders within the desert.

We acknowledge that Marvin Harrison Jr., if wholesome, goes to go off since each No. 1 receiver to face the Commanders this yr has popped — Mike Evans (six catches for 61 yards, two touchdowns), Malik Nabers (10-127-1) and Ja’Marr Chase (6-118-2). 

The flip aspect is the Cardinals protection isn’t poised to cease Jayden Daniels, who has led 14 straight scoring drives following Monday’s heroics in opposition to the Bengals.

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If he’s actually established a rapport with Terry McLaurin, the Commanders offense could possibly be fairly good this yr.

There’s undoubtedly an opportunity for an outright upset on this one, however we like Washington’s possibilities to maintain it shut regardless.

The Cardinals additionally could also be with out tight finish Trey McBride, who’s in concussion protocol.

Final week: 1-1. Colts (W), Buccaneers (L)
Season: 1-5.

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Purple Sox honored longtime radio voice Joe Castiglione, who is asking his last recreation Sunday, with an on-field pregame ceremony.

The 74-year-old Castiglione, who was inducted into the Baseball Corridor of Fame this summer time with the Ford C. Frick Award, has been the workforce’s lead radio voice since 1983.

Through the ceremony, the workforce performed highlights of his calls over movies of the American League championship workforce in 1986, and Boston’s World Sequence title groups in 2004, ’07, ’13 and ’18 on the center-field scoreboard.

Members of these groups got here onto the sphere through the ceremony. Corridor of Famer Jim Rice highlighted the ’86 group and Corridor of Famer Pedro Martinez was one of many ’04 former gamers.

Castiglione referred to his name ending the ’04 championship that broke an 86-year title drought, when he thanked the followers. It got here on a floor ball again to pitcher Keith Foulke, who was additionally there to characterize that workforce.

“I’ll miss being your eyes and ears,” he mentioned. “For 42 years, all I can say is: Are you able to consider it!”

Jackie Bradley, the 2018 ALCS MVP, caught a ceremonial first pitch from Castiglione.

“Forty-two years is a protracted, very long time for somebody to be working each single day to undergo the struggles and the successes, the journey and the approach to life, and at all times have a smile,” Martinez mentioned. “These are the sort of those that deserve all of the respect that we’re giving him in the present day.”

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu handed him a proclamation declaring Sept. 29, 2024, as “Joe Castiglione Day” in Boston. Crew President Sam Kennedy introduced him with letters from Fenway Park’s notorious Inexperienced Monster that learn: “CASTIG” in white with a inexperienced background shade of the Monster.

Purple Sox supervisor Alex Cora, a member of the ’07 workforce, was additionally on the sphere and Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow, representing the ’13 squad, was on the sphere as nicely.

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Nationwide Espresso Day is Sunday, Sept. 29, and we’re expresso-ly excited for it!

To assist espresso lovers have a good time the big day, espresso retailers, fast-food institutions, comfort shops and different locations recognized for espresso are perking up with freebies, reductions or offers.

The Fall 2024 Nationwide Espresso Information Tendencies (NCDT) evaluation discovered out-of-home espresso consumption reached its highest peak since January 2020. Nevertheless, 81% of past-day espresso drinkers have espresso at house, whereas 36% get espresso outdoors of their house. There may be overlap for individuals who drink espresso each inside and out of doors their houses.

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Most Individuals (51%) imagine espresso is nice for his or her well being; the evaluation additionally revealed that 66% assume espresso improves psychological focus, whereas 46% imagine it improves bodily endurance. Almost half (48%) reported listening to concerning the well being advantages of consuming espresso prior to now 12 months.

With this knowledge, it could not come as a shock that American adults drink over 400 million cups of espresso per day, in line with the Nationwide Espresso Affiliation. The 2024 tendencies report reveals the typical coffee-drinking American has 2.5 cups of espresso per day.

Listed here are another key findings by the Nationwide Espresso Affiliation:

• Whereas 61% of Individuals select conventional espresso, 56% flip to specialty coffees like lattes, espressos and cappuccinos.
• 24% of past-day espresso cups have been served chilly, up 60% from winter 2023.
• It is no shock that 84% of Individuals have espresso with breakfast. An enormous 76% say espresso wakes them up and will get them going.

When is Nationwide Espresso Day 2024?

The big day is on Sept. 29 yearly, and in 2024 it occurs to fall on a Sunday. And should you’re not one to caffeinate over weekends, no worries — Worldwide Espresso Day is Tuesday, Oct. 1.

Subsequent 12 months, one other espresso celebration is coming to Texas: The 2025 Nationwide Espresso Affiliation Conference will likely be in Houston on March 6-8.

Nationwide Espresso Day 2024 offers

Starbucks

From 10 a.m. to midday on Sunday, Starbucks is partnering with music duo Sofi Tukker to host a particular Twitch livestream DJ set, “At House with Sofi Tukker,” to encourage and join family members over espresso and music. Starbucks additionally gives $10 off eligible Starbucks espresso at-home merchandise on Amazon with each $50 buy whereas provides final by means of Sunday.

Dunkin’ Donuts

Nationwide chain Dunkin’ gives a free sizzling or iced espresso with any buy for its Dunkin’ Rewards members. Restrict one per member.

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

All company obtain a medium sizzling or iced espresso with any buy. Along with the free espresso, Krispy Kreme is including a candy provide of $2 for a dozen of its unique glazed doughnuts with the acquisition of any dozen. The provide is stocked in shops, drive-thru and for pickup or supply at krispykreme.com or by means of its cell app utilizing promo codes COFFEE and BOGO2 whereas provides final.

Scooter’s Espresso

Prospects who order forward or pay with the app on Sept. 29 and 30 will get a free any-size sizzling or iced espresso. The primary 25 clients at every collaborating location may also obtain a free limited-edition mug.

Circle Okay

A free medium iced or sizzling espresso could be redeemed by way of the Circle Okay app from Sept. 26 by means of Oct. 2.

Pilot Flying J

Free, any-size sizzling, iced or cold-brewed espresso will likely be out there all day on Nationwide Espresso Day. Redeem the free espresso by means of the myRewards Plus app at collaborating Pilot and Flying J journey facilities. Pilot’s new espresso fall flavors embody Bourbon Pecan sizzling espresso, Cinnamon Roll chilly brew and Cinnamon Pumpkin Spice cappuccino.

Whataburger

From 6 a.m. to six p.m. on Sept. 29, all company will obtain a free 16-ounce iced espresso or 12-ounce sizzling espresso. No buy mandatory.

La Madeleine

Starting Sept. 29 by means of Oct. 1, clients can get a free drip espresso with any buy in-store or on-line.

Shipley Do-Nuts

Rewards members who order espresso by means of the chain’s app on Nationwide Espresso Day will obtain a free glazed donut.

Kolache Manufacturing facility

Prospects can snag a coupon from Kolache Manufacturing facility’s social media on Sept. 29, good for a free 12-ounce espresso. The deal is just out there in-store.

Paris Baguette

PB Rewards members get a free medium sizzling or iced brewed espresso with buy Friday-Sunday brewed with Lavazza espresso.

Tim Hortons

Tim’s Reward members obtain a free medium sizzling or iced espresso Friday-Sunday with any buy. The provide is legitimate at collaborating places and could be redeemed as soon as.

— Detroit Free Press reporter Susan Selasky contributed to this report.