Cowboys Scratched RB Ezekiel Elliott For Disciplinary Reasons

According to Todd Archer, the Cowboys are making RB Ezekiel Elliott a healthy scratch today against the Falcons for disciplinary reasons.  Jane Slater explains Elliott has been distracted this season and has struggled with habitual tardiness. She adds he missed three team meetings and the most recent one on Friday proved to be the last …

NFC Notes: T.J. Hockenson, Malik Willis, Bears, Packers, Vikings

Bears Bears HC Matt Eberflus stated they gave DE Montez Sweat a rest day on Friday because of his shin injury but remained optimistic he’ll play in Week 9. (Courtney Cronin) Packers Packers QB Malik Willis said he hasn’t given much consideration to the possibility of him being traded. “Not really. We’ve still got a …

NFC Notes: Andy Dalton, Derek Carr, Cardinals, Panthers, Saints

Cardinals Cardinals HC Jonathan Gannon feels that TE Trey McBride has become one of the league’s premier tight ends. “He’s not a one-trick pony,” Gannon said, via the team’s website. “He’s really good in the run game, and … he’s a three-level guy. He can beat you first level, second level and third level. Then …

AFC North Notes: Evan McPherson, Marcus Williams, Bengals, Browns, Ravens

Bengals Cincinnati K Evan McPherson missed a 54-yard attempt which was his fourth miss of the season already. McPherson isn’t worried about his struggles and knows what he needs to improve going forward. “I just missed kicks. It happens every now and then,” McPherson said, via SI.com’s Jay Morrison. “It just can’t happen in those …