Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee was fined by the NFL for making a violent gesture during Week 7 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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The Arizona Cardinals are 2-5 and in last place in the NFC West, but the division otherwise has been competitive. Everyone else — the San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams — are all 5-2, and the Niners lead the division.

Rams outside linebacker Byron Young continues his reign of dominance that is being felt across the league, extending his sack streak to nine consecutive regular-season games. This ties him for the fourth-longest streak in NFL history of games with at least a half-sack, placing him among some of the greatest to ever do it at the position.

Cleveland is expected to be one of the deadline’s top sellers, given the team’s 2-5 record through its first seven games. On the offensive side of the ball, Pro Bowl tight end David Njoku could find himself moved as the Browns look to maximize the value of some of their veteran players.

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Simply put, the Rams need another playmaker outside of Puka Nacua and Davante Adams. L.A. hasn’t gotten much production from its tights ends this season. Between Tyler Higbee, Davis Allen, Colby Parkinson and Terrance Ferguson, they have combined for 30 receptions for 290 yards and 4 touchdowns on 43 targets, per Pro Football Reference.

The Los Angeles Rams are on their bye week in Week 8. Last week, they were in London, England and picked up a massive win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Going i