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Freeman wants release from Bucs
Josh Freeman's time with the Buccaneers may be rapidly coming to an end, as he's reportedly asked the team for his release. The Buccaneers replaced Freeman with rookie Mike Glennon last week, but it didn't keep them from falling to 0-4 after a loss to the Cardinals. It's clear that the relationship between Freeman and the team is irreparably fractured, although the team could try to trade him before granting him an outright release.
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Getty ImagesNFL Week 5 Pick 'Em
Five NFL teams are a perfect 4-0, and all five are in action this week on the road. The Chiefs will visit Tennessee, the Saints are headed to Chicago, the Patriots are packing for Cincinnati, the Seahawks will touch down in Indianapolis, and the Broncos are Dallas-bound. Which teams will come out unscathed? Cast your votes on every Week 5 matchup!
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The Saints and Dolphins met on Monday Night Football in a battle of unbeatens, but it was quickly apparent that New Orleans was the better team. The Saints are one of five 4-0 teams remaining, along with the Seahawks, Patriots, Broncos, and Chiefs. Which of these teams is the best? Click on the logos below to set your rankings!

NFL Power Rankings
49ers
San Francisco 49ers
2-2
Bears
Chicago Bears
3-1
Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals
2-2
Bills
Buffalo Bills
2-2
Broncos
Denver Broncos
4-0
Browns
Cleveland Browns
2-2
Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
0-4
Cardinals
Arizona Cardinals
2-2
Chargers
San Diego Chargers
2-2
Chiefs
Kansas City Chiefs
4-0
Colts
Indianapolis Colts
2-1
Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys
2-1
Dolphins
Miami Dolphins
3-1
Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles
1-3
Falcons
Atlanta Falcons
1-3
Giants
New York Giants
0-4
Jaguars
Jacksonville Jaguars
0-4
Jets
New York Jets
2-2
Lions
Detroit Lions
3-1
Packers
Green Bay Packers
1-2
Panthers
Carolina Panthers
1-2
Patriots
New England Patriots
4-0
Raiders
Oakland Raiders
1-3
Rams
St. Louis Rams
1-3
Ravens
Baltimore Ravens
2-2
Redskins
Washington Redskins
1-3
Saints
New Orleans Saints
4-0
Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks
4-0
Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers
0-4
Texans
Houston Texans
2-2
Titans
Tennessee Titans
3-1
Vikings
Minnesota Vikings
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How big a threat are the Saints?
From 0-4 to 4-0, the New Orleans Saints -- and back-from-the-cold coach Sean Payton -- have returned to elite status. Or have they? It certainly seemed that way when they dispatched the also-previously-undefeated Miami Dolphins 38-17 on "Monday Night Football." Can Drew Brees and Co. continue the success and crash the Broncos' party at the top?
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AP Photo/John BazemoreWhat about the rest of the AFC?
Yeah, so the Denver Broncos are good. But a few other AFC teams laid down markers Sunday, showing that they might have something to offer Peyton Manning & Co. if the time does come. The New England Patriots held off the Atlanta Falcons on the road. The Kansas City Chiefs reached a surprising 4-0 with a rout of the New York Giants. The Indianapolis Colts put up their second straight blowout (it was the Jacksonville Jaguars, but a win's a win). And hey -- the Cleveland Browns were victorious again! Now, to see what happens to the Miami Dolphins on Monday night ...
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Just how good are the Broncos?
Six days after cruising past the Oakland Raiders, the Denver Broncos dispatched an allegedly better team in easier fashion, dropping the Philadelphia Eagles 52-20 at Sports Authority Field. Now, it's early. Just-a-quarter-of-the-way-into-the-season early. But it's hard to ignore just how dominant Peyton Manning & Co. look. Oh yeah, and they get Von Miller back soon.
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Worse shape -- Giants or Steelers?
Talk about symmetry. Eli Manning and Ben Roethlisberger both were picked in the first round of the 2004 NFL draft. Both have won two Super Bowls. And both own ugly 0-4 records (is there any other kind of 0-4 record?) thus far this year. Yeah, things are dire for the New York Giants and Pittsburgh Steelers. Which esteemed quarterback will bounce back first? Whose team is in more trouble?
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Cassel to start for Vikings
Matt Cassel will get another chance to recreate his success filling in for Tom Brady in 2008, as the Vikings will start him on Sunday against the Steelers. Christian Ponder's injury is too serious for him to start, but missing this game could be risky for him. Ponder hasn't played well this season, and if Cassel provides stability at the position, he could do to Ponder what Lou Gehrig did to Wally Pipp. But, you know, with much less historical significance.
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Michael Thomas/Getty ImagesNo more panicking in S.F.?
That didn't last long. Just four days after the San Francisco 49ers looked a shell of last season's NFC champions, the Bay Area's team traveled to the Midwest, shook off its defensive absences, and thrashed the St. Louis Rams 35-11. Is the crisis over in San Fran? Or are the Rams just that bad?
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It's a battle of "The Buckeye State" when the Bengals make the trip north to take on the Browns -- a team they've defeated seven times in the last 10 meetings. The lone matchup of undefeated teams comes Monday night when the Dolphins play the Saints. But are those games more intriguing than Eagles at Broncos or Bears at Lions? Set your rankings!

NFL Games of Week 4
SFO at STL
San Francisco 49ers at St. Louis Rams

NYG at KC
New York Giants at Kansas City Chiefs

BAL at BUF
Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills

CIN at CLE
Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns

CHI at DET
Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions

ARI at TB
Arizona Cardinals at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

IND at JAX
Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars

SEA at HOU
Seattle Seahawks at Houston Texans

PIT at MIN
Pittsburgh Steelers at Minnesota Vikings

NYJ at TEN
New York Jets at Tennessee Titans

WAS at OAK
Washington Redskins at Oakland Raiders

PHI at DEN
Philadelphia Eagles at Denver Broncos

DAL at SD
Dallas Cowboys at San Diego Chargers

NWE at ATL
New England Patriots at Atlanta Falcons

MIA at NO
Miami Dolphins at New Orleans Saints

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.@FloydMayweather & @ChuckLiddell had a man-to-man talk about some words said in the press - http://t.co/3vQLDKia7o
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.@ChuckLiddell on @GeorgesStPierre: "Excellent fighter. From a fan standpoint I don't want to see him play it safe in his fights"
about 3 hours ago
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We're talking football and more with @ChuckLiddell. SN now! ESPN2. http://t.co/uHEgN7Mpvb
about 3 hours ago
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.@FloydMayweather made a year's salary off Brees and Sproles last night. He will use the money to make origamis. http://t.co/YwlFNOhtdO
about 6 hours ago
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RT @sethmeyers: Important to note that I am equally excited for Soxtober. Though most excited about adding prefixes to "tober."
about 6 hours ago
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Drew Brees looks like Neo from the Matrix right now.
about 20 hours ago
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Jimmy Graham laughs when DBs try to cover him...
about 21 hours ago
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Darren Sproles has infinite turbo.
about 22 hours ago
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- marcelluswiley Marcellus Wiley
Had fun doing my first request off Thuzio. Check your boy out! http://t.co/j3KIjAyG8r
1 day ago
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We're recapping the football weekend and talking about Lane Kiffin getting fired in an airport parking lot. ESPN2 now.
1 day ago
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.@Drake and the Raptors have announced a partnership. Here is the new team logo (via Blue the Great). http://t.co/saJyfPMHS9
1 day ago
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Despite roster issues, the Patriots are 4-0. No big deal...just Tom being Tom. http://t.co/Lmo1OcLoxb
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Aqib Talib just Dikembed that comeback.
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Floyd Mayweather probably taught Bob Kraft how to make it rain.
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Tony Gonzalez has the fountain of youth cheat code in life.
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Kenbrell Thompkins must have been a beast at 3 flies up growing up.
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Chip Kelly...wanna get away?
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In case you thought you knew anything about the NFL - Matt Cassel, Mike Glennon, and Brian Hoyer are currently winning football games.
2 days ago
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2013 Reggie Bush just had a 2004 Reggie Bush type TD run.
2 days ago
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London just caught a glimpse of the awesomeness that is Adrian Peterson. 60 yard TD run!
2 days ago
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