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When Colts quarterback Andrew Luck abruptly retired six years ago, Jacoby Brissett was thrust into the starting role. Now, Brissett may be starting again in Indianapolis, when the Cardinals face the Colts on Sunday.

Multiple reports indicate that, at a minimum, the Cardinals are preparing to start Brissett in place of Kyler Murray. ESPN states it more strongly, with a report that Brissett is expected to start. NFL Media reports that the Cardinals are leaving the door open for Murray to play.

Via Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Murray has a mid-foot sprain — and it's possible that Murray will miss more than Sunday's game.

Brissett has started 53 games since entering the league as a third-round pick of the Patriots in 2016. He has played for the Patriots, Colts, Dolphins, Browns, Commanders, Patriots (again), and the Cardinals.

Arizona started the season 2-0. The Cardinals have lost three straight games, all on last-second game-winning field goals.

If the losses continue, all bets will be off for 2026. There could be a new coach. At some point, the Cardinals could decide to find a new quarterback.

Likewise, Murray could decide he wants a fresh start.

Those are concerns for the future. For now, the question is whether Murray will play on Sunday. Despite the mild disconnect among the reporting, it's not looking good.

When Saints running back Alvin Kamara injured his ankle at practice on Wednesday, head coach Kellen Moore said he was not concerned about Kamara's availability but the rest of the week left some uncertainty about his status against the Patriots.

Kamara was listed as questionable on the team's final injury report after he remained limited in practice on Thursday and Friday. It looks like Moore's carefree approach will prove to be the right one, though.

Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Kamara is expected to play in Sunday's home game.

The Saints also announced that they have elevated linebacker Nephi Sewell from the practice squad and that they will not activate defensive tackle John Ridgeway from injured reserve.

Seahawks defensive lineman Leonard Williams picked up one of the biggest fines of this NFL season for a hit with his helmet after the play was over on Sunday.

Williams was fined $46,371 for head butting Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton during a post-play skirmish in the end zone.

That's more than twice as much as any other NFL player was fined in Week Five, but the NFL takes striking with the helmet seriously, whether it's during a play or after.

Williams' penalty gave the Buccaneers an automatic first down and half the distance to the goal line, and they scored a touchdown on the next play.