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What we know -- and don't know -- off NFL Week 9: Our reporters answer big questions on every game

Our NFL Nation reporters answer the biggest questions from each game. Here's what we learned from Week 9.

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England’s Henry Pollock happy to deliver after giving his brother an alarm call

England’s Henry Pollock happy to deliver after giving his brother an alarm call

about 11 hours ago

Townsend tells his rampant Scots they have no reason to fear the All Blacks after recent near-misses

Townsend tells his rampant Scots they have no reason to fear the All Blacks after recent near-misses

about 12 hours ago

Noah Caluori will NOT make his England debut against Fiji - as teen sensation is omitted from their 36-man squad by head coach Steve Borthwick

Noah Caluori will NOT make his England debut against Fiji - as teen sensation is omitted from their 36-man squad by head coach Steve Borthwick

about 12 hours ago

Blond bombshell Henry Pollock shows England’s new edge – as Steve Borthwick considers bold Fiji selection

Blond bombshell Henry Pollock shows England’s new edge – as Steve Borthwick considers bold Fiji selection

about 13 hours ago

Henry Pollock reveals the text message he sent to his brother just hours before stepping off the bench to inspire England to victory over Australia

Henry Pollock reveals the text message he sent to his brother just hours before stepping off the bench to inspire England to victory over Australia

about 14 hours ago

Guy Pepper reveals the key to England’s dominant defensive performance against Australia

Guy Pepper reveals the key to England’s dominant defensive performance against Australia

about 18 hours ago

Gregor Townsend admires ‘excellent’ Liam McConnell Scotland debut against USA

Gregor Townsend admires ‘excellent’ Liam McConnell Scotland debut against USA

about 20 hours ago

Andy Farrell: Mental breakdowns cost Ireland against New Zealand

Andy Farrell: Mental breakdowns cost Ireland against New Zealand

about 20 hours ago

Strength in depth key for England: What we learned from win over Australia

Strength in depth key for England: What we learned from win over Australia

about 20 hours ago

London may be crime-ridden and ravaged by inflation but it remains the premier sporting city in the world, writes JONATHAN McEVOY - and here's why Twickenham is the pinnacle

London may be crime-ridden and ravaged by inflation but it remains the premier sporting city in the world, writes JONATHAN McEVOY - and here's why Twickenham is the pinnacle

about 22 hours ago

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Why I now believe England CAN beat the All Blacks - as long as Steve Borthwick immediately fixes this one crucial flaw

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Why I now believe England CAN beat the All Blacks - as long as Steve Borthwick immediately fixes this one crucial flaw

Dan Sheehan admits Ireland have ‘a lot to work on’ after defeat to New Zealand

Dan Sheehan admits Ireland have ‘a lot to work on’ after defeat to New Zealand

New Zealand 26-13 Ireland: All Blacks roar back as Tadhg Beirne shown controversial red card

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New Zealand 26-13 Ireland: All Blacks roar back as Tadhg Beirne shown controversial red card

Gregor Townsend ‘can’t wait’ to face All Blacks after Scotland thrash USA

Gregor Townsend ‘can’t wait’ to face All Blacks after Scotland thrash USA

Tadhg Beirne red card: Why was the Ireland lock sent off against New Zealand?

Tadhg Beirne red card: Why was the Ireland lock sent off against New Zealand?

New Zealand gain revenge on Ireland in Chicago after controversial Tadhg Beirne red card

New Zealand gain revenge on Ireland in Chicago after controversial Tadhg Beirne red card

Americans have no answer to the power of Scotland... Townsend's men run in 13 tries against minnows

Americans have no answer to the power of Scotland... Townsend's men run in 13 tries against minnows

Scotland warm up for All Blacks challenge with 13-try demolition of USA

Scotland warm up for All Blacks challenge with 13-try demolition of USA

Lewis Moody makes emotional Twickenham return after revealing heartbreaking MND diagnosis at 47

Lewis Moody makes emotional Twickenham return after revealing heartbreaking MND diagnosis at 47

Steve Borthwick hails ‘ball of energy’ Henry Pollock after try-scoring impact in England win

Steve Borthwick hails ‘ball of energy’ Henry Pollock after try-scoring impact in England win

Australia coach Joe Schmidt accuses England of ‘gamesmanship’ over breakdown row

Australia coach Joe Schmidt accuses England of ‘gamesmanship’ over breakdown row

Ireland vs New Zealand live: Rivals return to Chicago nine years after historic Irish win over All Blacks

Ireland vs New Zealand live: Rivals return to Chicago nine years after historic Irish win over All Blacks

Steve Borthwick hails energy and impact of Henry Pollock against Australia

Steve Borthwick hails energy and impact of Henry Pollock against Australia

England 25-7 Australia: Henry Pollock scores as eighth successive win begins Autumn Nations Series

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England 25-7 Australia: Henry Pollock scores as eighth successive win begins Autumn Nations Series

England 25-7 Australia: Henry Pollock lights up Twickenham with bright blonde explosion as Steve Borthwick shows no mercy to visitors - and they have done no harm in their mission to become top seeds at the World Cup

England 25-7 Australia: Henry Pollock lights up Twickenham with bright blonde explosion as Steve Borthwick shows no mercy to visitors - and they have done no harm in their mission to become top seeds at the World Cup

England 25-7 Australia PLAYER RATINGS: Which livewire showed different side to his game? Who had a 'frustrating afternoon'? And the Aussie phenom who came out second best to his rival

England 25-7 Australia PLAYER RATINGS: Which livewire showed different side to his game? Who had a 'frustrating afternoon'? And the Aussie phenom who came out second best to his rival

How England’s bench ‘Bomb Squad’ decided hard-fought Australia clash

How England’s bench ‘Bomb Squad’ decided hard-fought Australia clash

Notorious pitch invader gatecrashes England vs Australia as security slammed

Notorious pitch invader gatecrashes England vs Australia as security slammed

South Africa vs Japan live: Springboks bid to avoid repeat of World Cup shock at Wembley

South Africa vs Japan live: Springboks bid to avoid repeat of World Cup shock at Wembley

England vs Australia LIVE: Autumn Nations Series match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

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England vs Australia LIVE: Autumn Nations Series match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

England vs Australia live: Wallabies plot more Twickenham success as rivals renew hostilities

England vs Australia live: Wallabies plot more Twickenham success as rivals renew hostilities

England vs Australia: Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, lineups, team news, h2h, odds today

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England vs Australia: Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, lineups, team news, h2h, odds today

England’s mission to put down World Cup marker in autumn showdowns

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England’s mission to put down World Cup marker in autumn showdowns

Successful autumn can ignite England’s World Cup charge – but they must beware Australia trap

Successful autumn can ignite England’s World Cup charge – but they must beware Australia trap

How to watch England vs Australia: TV channel and live stream for rugby today

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How to watch England vs Australia: TV channel and live stream for rugby today

England's IMMANUEL FEYI-WABOSO: I can't wait to beat the best in the world... if I can find time after finishing my dissertation and lab report, learning three languages, a massive plate of pigs in blankets and cheering on Joe Marler in the Traitors!

England's IMMANUEL FEYI-WABOSO: I can't wait to beat the best in the world... if I can find time after finishing my dissertation and lab report, learning three languages, a massive plate of pigs in blankets and cheering on Joe Marler in the Traitors!

Dan Sheehan excited to continue Ireland rivalry with New Zealand in Chicago

Dan Sheehan excited to continue Ireland rivalry with New Zealand in Chicago

England vs Australia: Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h, odds

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England vs Australia: Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h, odds

Joe Marler refuses to give away his Traitors secrets to England stars - as former team-mate praises him for 'smashing it' in moving from rugby to mainstream TV

Joe Marler refuses to give away his Traitors secrets to England stars - as former team-mate praises him for 'smashing it' in moving from rugby to mainstream TV

Australia hit out at 'whingeing' England and accuse rivals of 'mind games' after Steve Borthwick's Wallabies' 'illegal' tactics claim ahead of Twickenham showdown

Australia hit out at 'whingeing' England and accuse rivals of 'mind games' after Steve Borthwick's Wallabies' 'illegal' tactics claim ahead of Twickenham showdown

There's only one thing Scotland can do this autumn that will save Gregor 'Two-jobs' Townsend after his Red Bull fiasco - and he'll have to make history, writes CALUM CROWE

There's only one thing Scotland can do this autumn that will save Gregor 'Two-jobs' Townsend after his Red Bull fiasco - and he'll have to make history, writes CALUM CROWE

EDDIE JONES INTERVIEW: This is the advice I'm giving to Steve Borthwick, the biggest problem positions for England and the one player they have to bring back in to win the World Cup

EDDIE JONES INTERVIEW: This is the advice I'm giving to Steve Borthwick, the biggest problem positions for England and the one player they have to bring back in to win the World Cup

England captain Maro Itoje targets perfect autumn before eyes turn to World Cup

England captain Maro Itoje targets perfect autumn before eyes turn to World Cup

Duhan van der Merwe reflects on ‘unbelievable’ Scotland career ahead of 50th cap

Duhan van der Merwe reflects on ‘unbelievable’ Scotland career ahead of 50th cap

'There's no team we're playing who we shouldn't beat': England skipper Maro Itoje delivers rousing message to team-mates and fans ahead of Twickenham crunch clash with Australia

'There's no team we're playing who we shouldn't beat': England skipper Maro Itoje delivers rousing message to team-mates and fans ahead of Twickenham crunch clash with Australia

Fin Baxter: Joe Marler hasn’t revealed Traitors result to anyone in England camp

Fin Baxter: Joe Marler hasn’t revealed Traitors result to anyone in England camp

Ben Earl, Andre Esterhuizen and what rugby’s hybrid players tell us about the future of rugby

Ben Earl, Andre Esterhuizen and what rugby’s hybrid players tell us about the future of rugby

Australia captain Harry Wilson hits back at England over claims of illegal breakdown tactics

Australia captain Harry Wilson hits back at England over claims of illegal breakdown tactics

England accuse Australia of illegal play at the breakdown before crunch Test

England accuse Australia of illegal play at the breakdown before crunch Test

England v Australia talking points: Borthwick’s statement and marked man Pollock

England v Australia talking points: Borthwick’s statement and marked man Pollock

No complaints from Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt over England 'advantage'

No complaints from Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt over England 'advantage'

Autumn Internationals: England seek ‘Bazball’ inspiration ahead of Australia Test

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Autumn Internationals: England seek ‘Bazball’ inspiration ahead of Australia Test

Scotland winger Graham is backing a Red Bull revolution at Newcastle as star insists major investment can only be a good thing for rugby

Scotland winger Graham is backing a Red Bull revolution at Newcastle as star insists major investment can only be a good thing for rugby

England turn to cricket counterparts for tips in bid to strike Australia blow ahead of Ashes

England turn to cricket counterparts for tips in bid to strike Australia blow ahead of Ashes

England plotting downfall of Australia after meeting architects of ‘Bazball’

England plotting downfall of Australia after meeting architects of ‘Bazball’

Gary Hetherington's five-word verdict perfectly sums up glorious Leeds Rhinos reign

Gary Hetherington's five-word verdict perfectly sums up glorious Leeds Rhinos reign

Maro Itoje shares pride in cousin Andre Harriman-Annous after he made his Arsenal debut in Carabao Cup win over Brighton as surprise family connection comes to light - and the advice the England captain gave him before first team bow

Maro Itoje shares pride in cousin Andre Harriman-Annous after he made his Arsenal debut in Carabao Cup win over Brighton as surprise family connection comes to light - and the advice the England captain gave him before first team bow

Sir Clive Woodward answers YOUR questions on the autumn internationals: Which England players have most to prove? How would you improve Twickenham? Why can't Marcus Smith get a game? And which stars should we watch out for?

Sir Clive Woodward answers YOUR questions on the autumn internationals: Which England players have most to prove? How would you improve Twickenham? Why can't Marcus Smith get a game? And which stars should we watch out for?

Steve Borthwick's England plots Australia domination following meeting with cricket coach Brendan McCullum ahead of autumn internationals and Ashes

Steve Borthwick's England plots Australia domination following meeting with cricket coach Brendan McCullum ahead of autumn internationals and Ashes

Henry Pollock, Carter Gordon and 10 other international rugby players to watch in November

Henry Pollock, Carter Gordon and 10 other international rugby players to watch in November