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“I just know that I was the odd man out,” Payton said Monday night. “I never heard anything about it."

Harry Edwards on Kaepernick: "Legacy can be painted in broad strokes or pure and utter BS.

Williams, Purdy and Lawrence had legitimate gripes for being ranked too low entering the season. We've now remedied the situation.

The 49ers rise to the top after upending the "superteam" Rams, while the Bears and Giants used big wins to move up in our rankings.

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If Sam Darnold can avoid missing significant time — if he can return in a month or less — the Seahawks can survive.

The wide receiver had three catches for 26 yards in his Patriots debut before leaving the game in the third quarter with an ankle injury.