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Several NFL teams’ seasons might be over before October. In fact, some might be done before week four.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 26 NFL (7-11 p.m., NFL Network): A key NFC West matchup sees the St. Louis Rams host the San Francisco 49ers in a game both teams need to win to keep pace with the Seattle Seahawks.
MONDAY, SEPT. 30 NFL (7:30-11 p.m., ESPN): The undefeated Miami Dolphins come to the Superdome to face the undefeated New Orleans Saints in a marquee match just four weeks into the NFL season.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 27 College football (8-11 p.m., ESPN/ ESPN U): Flip back and forth between a pair of college football games: San Jose State hosts Utah State, and Middle Tennessee travels to BYU.
TUESDAY, OCT. 1 MLB (Time TBA, TBS): In the National League Wild Card game, two wild-card teams from the NL meet, and the loser goes home for good.
by Bryan Flynn
SATURDAY, SEPT. 28 College football (5:30-9 p.m., ESPN): Ole Miss hopes to show the Rebels are a contender by upsetting top-ranked Alabama on the road. … College football (9 p.m.-midnight, ESPN U): Southern Miss looks to end its 16-game losing streak in a match with Boise State. SUNDAY, SEPT. 29 NFL (7-11 p.m., NBC): The New England Patriots hope to stay perfect as they travel south to take on the Atlanta Falcons who need a win after losing to Miami.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 2 MLB (Time TBA, TBS): The American League Wild Card game uses the same format as the NL version: the winner moves on the playoffs, and the loser’s season is over. Seven NFL teams are currently 0-3 to start the season including surprises such as the New York Giants, Washington Redskins and Pittsburgh Steelers. Since 1978, only five teams have made the playoffs after a 0-3 start. Follow Bryan Flynn at jfpsports.com, @jfpsports and at facebook.com/jfpsports.
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