Hometown Broadcasting Sports Monday 10/5/20
5 October 2020 Sports
The Packers say their game time tonight has been pushed back by the NFL. According to the team, the time for the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Lambeau Field has been moved to 7:50 p.m. It was previously scheduled for 7:15 p.m. Team officials say the time was moved after a game between the New England Patriots and Kansas City Chiefs was rescheduled for Monday at 6:05 p.m. That game was rescheduled due to positive COVID-19 tests on both teams. ESPN is reporting that New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton has COVID-19 and will not play.
Meanwhile, the Packers listed one player as doubtful and have nine players who are questionable for Monday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons. Tight end Marcedes Lewis (knee) did not participate in practice and is doubtful. Receiver Davante Adams (hamstring) went through limited practices all week and is questionable. Adams did not play last week because of his injury. The Packers also announced the team has put receiver Allen Lazard and linebacker Christian Kirksey on injured reserve Saturday. They will miss at least the next three weeks.
The Packers also hope to have defensive tackle Kenny Clark (groin) return this week. Clark was limited all week and also is questionable. He played only 15 snaps in the season opener before his injury.
Outside linebackers Za’Darius Smith (ankle) and Rashan Gary (ankle), cornerback Jaire Alexander (hand/knee), center Corey Linsley (groin), tight end Josiah Deguara (ankle), running back Tyler Ervin (wrist) and punter JK Scott (illness) also are questionable.
The Falcons hope to have Calvin Ridley and Julio Jones. Atlanta listed both Ridley and Jones as questionable. Jones has a hamstring injury that kept him out of last week’s game, and Ridley has an ankle injury. The Falcons have ruled out kicker Younghoe Koo (right groin), safety Keanu Neal (hamstring), safety Ricardo Allen (elbow) and defensive end Takk McKinley (groin).
Tonight’s Falcons0-Packers game can be heard on FM1023, The Bug, with the kickoff at 7:50.
In the NFC North on Sunday the Vikings (1-3) picked up their first win 31-23 over the Texans in Houston and the Saints won the road over the Lions (1-3) 35-29 while Indianapolis also won on the road 19-11 over the Bears (3-1) for their first loss of the season.
In other games.
Carolina 31, Arizona 21
Cincinnati 33, Jacksonville 25
Cleveland 49, Dallas 38
Seattle 31, Miami 23
Tampa Bay 38, Los Angeles Chargers 31…Tom Brady threw five touchdown passes for the Bucs.
Baltimore 31, Football Team (Washington) 17
Los Angeles Rams 17, New York Giants 0
Buffalo 31, Las Vegas 23
Philadelphia 25, San Francisco 20
Tennessee and Pittsburgh had a bye because of COVID-19 testing results.
The American League Divisional Series begins later today as Houston plays at Oakland and Tampa Bay hosts the New York Yankees. The National League Division Series starts tomorrow. Miami plays at Atlanta and the Dodgers host the Padres.
Wisconsin quarterback Jack Coan is dealing with a foot injury as the Badgers prepare for the start of their pandemic-delayed season. Athletic department spokesman Brian Mason confirmed that Coan injured his foot in practice Saturday and didn’t practice Sunday. Mason didn’t have any update on the severity of Coan’s injury beyond that. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel first reported Coan’s injury and said the senior from Sayville, New York, is out indefinitely. The 16th-ranked Badgers open their season Oct. 24 by hosting Illinois.
In the NBA Finals Sunday Miami (1-2) won its first game over the Lakers (2-1) 115-104. The Heat’s Jimmy Butler led all scorers with 40 points while LeBron James led the Lakers with 25. Game four is Tuesday night.
At the end of a third overtime at Talladega Superspeedway, Denny Hamlin beat Matt DiBenedetto to the finish line to win by .023 seconds — roughly two feet — in Sunday’s YellaWood 500 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff race at the 2.66-mile track. Hamlin advances to the round of eight that will eventually determine this year’s champion.
On the PGA tour, Sergio Garcia edged Peter Malnati by one stroke to win the Sanderson Farms Championship in Jackson, Mississippi. Garcia shot a final round 67 to finish 17 under at 269.
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