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Down in Flowery Branch, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa went down in practice Thursday after throwing a pass, grabbing his right side and dropping to the ground before trying to shake it off. He was listed as a limited participant with an oblique injury, and Cooper Rush stepped in to take the first-team reps. The severity is still unclear, but this is a situation worth watching closely heading into the week.
Shifting to the NFC West, Thursday Night Football has San Francisco and Los Angeles on a collision course as the forty-niners and Rams square off tonight. This rivalry never needs extra seasoning, but both teams come in with something to prove early in the season, and with prime time eyes on the game, expect the intensity to match the moment from the opening drive.
And over in New York, Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers is keeping everyone guessing about his availability for Sunday. Nabers said the decision on whether he plays is ultimately his to make, which tells you he has some agency in the process, but also that there's a real question hanging over it. When a receiver of his talent is on the fence, that's a storyline that could reshape the Giants' offensive game plan entirely.
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