How big is the average penis? Let’s compare with household objects.

Size matters … for science, anyway.

While there have been numerous prior studies (both scholarly and unscientific) on penis size, the British Journal of Urology International (BJUI) published one of the girthiest analyses to date. Pulling data from 17 previous academic papers that included a total of 15,521 men worldwide, researchers in the UK came up with a meta-analysis of what they believe to be the average penis size and girth of a penis when erect and when flaccid.

Sorry, guys, but your eggplant emoji isn’t exactly accurate. According to the new research in BJUI, the average flaccid penis is 3.61 inches in length and 5.16 inches in length when erect. Girth is 3.66 inches when flaccid and 4.59 inches when erect.

Numbers aren’t the only results to come out of the new study. It also questions some of the common penis size stereotypes, like whether your race or foot size are determining factors for penis size.

The researchers did not find enough evidence from the 17 previous studies to come up with a conclusion about the difference in size by race. Two studies incorporated foot size into account, and found penile length to be “significantly weakly correlated,” while the other did not find a correlation at all between the two.

The stronger statistically significant correlations were between flaccid stretched or erect length and height, which was found in four studies, although the correlations were not extremely strong.

Of course, there are a few limitations that could affect penile dimensions, including temperature, level of arousal and sperm count.

But we’re much more interested in what 3.61 and 5.16 inches actually looks like, so we’ve compared the two averages with everyday household objects.

Let’s get establish a penis size baseline …

Blue lego is the size of an average flaccid penis.

Red lego is the size of an average erect penis.

The average flaccid penis is 3.61 inches. The average erect penis is 5.16 inches. This is what that looks like in Lego form.

Now let’s get comparing to 17 household items …

1. A crayon

The average penis size compared to a crayon.

2. A pair of batteries

Average penis size compared to batteries.

3. A Nerf Dart

Average penis size compared to Nerf Dart.

4. A “fun” size Snickers bar

Average penis size compared to a candy bar. But not a full size one.

5. A small cactus

Average penis size compared to a small cactus. (Don't put your penis near a cactus.) — Average penis size compared to a small cactus. (Don’t put your penis near a cactus.)

6. A ticket

Average penis size compared to a ticket of some sort.

7. A pair of wine corks

Average penis size compared to not one, but TWO wine corks.

8. A shot glass

Average penis size compared to a shot glass (before you had a shot anyway).

9. A Diet Coke can

Average penis size compared to a Diet Coke can, or really soda can really. Even if your penis is a La Croix guy.

10. Three batteries

The average flaccid penis is two batteries, but the average erect penis is about three batteries.

11. Hand lotion

Average penis size compared to lotion bottle, but not like a huge bottle of lotion.

12. Three small Snickers bars, just the tip bitten off one

Average penis size compared to delicious, slightly eaten candy.

13. (Almost) two sticks of gum

Average penis size compared to sticks of gum. Minty.

14. Two toothpicks

Average penis size compared to toothpicks (length wise, at least).

15. Three wine corks

Average penis size compared to wine corks.

16. A small TV remote

Average penis size compared to small TV remote. Power off.

17. And, of course, a banana

This article was originally published in 2015.

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Report: NBA Competition Committee Recommends Shot Clock, Replay Rule Changes

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The NBA is reportedly exploring potential rule changes involving the shot clock and foul calls that would trigger a replay review.

Per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the NBA competition committee is recommending resetting the shot clock to 14 seconds after offensive rebounds and expanding the definition of what constitutes a “hostile act” for the purpose of replay review.

Wojnarowski added the NBA board of governors is likely to pass the rule changes at their meetings on Sept. 20-21 before going to the teams for approval. The measures will need two-thirds of the owners to approve in order to pass.

The NBA experimented with resetting the shot clock to 14 seconds after an offensive rebound during the summer league.

The WNBA implemented the shot-clock rule in 2016 after a recommendation by its competition committee. It was also used in the G League starting with the 2017-18 season.

Another rule change being considered is simplifying the clear-path foul, which currently lists five bullet points, including when the ball and an offensive player are positioned between the tip-off circle extended and the basket, when there is no defender between the ball and the basket and when the foul denied an offensive team a chance to score.

The hostile-act rule is when one player “intentionally or recklessly harms or attempts to harm” another player by attempting to punch, kick, elbow or hit the opponent in the head. Officials determine if the offending player is assessed a Flagrant-1 or 2 foul that can lead to ejection from a game and/or suspension.

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Row widens after German police blocked TV crew at PEGIDA rally

A scandal about German police officers obstructing a TV crew at a far-right rally has escalated after it emerged that the protester at the centre of the dispute was an off-duty police staff, raising further concerns about entrenched right-wing sympathies among the police and attacks on press freedom.

Authorities in Saxony confirmed on Wednesday that the police employee had attended a march by anti-Islam and anti-migrant group PEGIDA in the state capital, Dresden, on August 18 and had reported journalists covering the rally to police who detained them for 45 minutes.

Video footage showed a well-built man in sunglasses and a hat in the colours of the German flag confronting the crew working for public broadcaster ZDF, waving his hands at the camera, telling them not to film and reporting them to the police.

The ZDF reporter, Arndt Ginzel, accused police of effectively acting as the “executive” arm of PEGIDA.

The incident took place at a rally against a visit to Dresden by German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

But Merkel’s conservatives also faced accusations of ignoring the rise of far-right groups in Saxony, after state premier Michael Kretschmer, a senior member of the chancellor’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU), appeared to defend the police action, writing on Twitter: “The only people who come across seriously in this video are policemen.”

A deputy leader of the Social Democrats (SPD), who share power with the CDU in the federal German government, accused Merkel’s party of complacency about the growth of the far-right.

“The CDU in Saxony has for decades denied or trivialised right-wing radical movements and violence,” Ralf Stegner told Handelsblatt daily.

It has “allowed right-wing thinking in Saxony not only to go unchallenged but also to be acceptable”, he said.

Press freedom

German Justice Minister Katarina Barley, also from the SPD, said the events were “very worrying” and had to be quickly and comprehensively cleared up.

“Press freedom is an important part of our society and our constitution,” she said.

Kretschmer has since said he is a convinced defender of a free press and Die Welt newspaper quoted him on Thursday as saying, “I am intent on assessing the situation calmly and in a factual manner.”

Cornelia Hass, chief executive of the DJV union representing journalists, urged Germany’s federal and state security officials to review the way police are trained in their dealings with reporters.

“Safeguarding press freedom needs to be a major element in the training of security forces,” she said.

Journalists covering demonstrations by PEGIDA are regularly spat at, verbally abused and threatened by protesters with little police intervention.

Rise of the far right

Merkel’s decision in 2015 to let in about one million refugees and migrants, many fleeing wars in the Middle East, has fuelled support for far-right groups such as PEGIDA and the Alternative for Germany (AfD), now the main opposition party in parliament.

Saxony, the cradle of the PEGIDA movement, is a stronghold for far-right sentiment. In last year’s federal election, the AfD was the strongest party in the state, pushing Merkel’s CDU into second place.

Kretschmer, who has criticised Merkel’s migration policy, faces a tough challenge in next year’s state election to hold Saxony for the CDU.

Neo-Nazis have a strong tradition in Saxony, especially in Dresden, where they gather every year on February 13 to mark the Allied firebombing of the city in World War II which killed 25,000 people and destroyed its baroque architecture.

Asked by broadcaster NDR about the off-duty police employee taking part in a PEGIDA rally, a Saxony police spokesman did not deny there might be supporters of the group in police ranks.

“The police is a cross-section of society. We have all political views,” he said.

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DJI announces new foldable Mavic 2 Pro and Mavic 2 Zoom drones

The Mavic 2 Pro (pictured) and Mavic 2 Zoom have myriad sensors around their bodies to better avoid obstacles.

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By Raymond Wong2018-08-23 15:08:52 UTC

DJI has gone drone crazy.

The leading drone maker announced not one, but two new powerful, foldable consumer drones — the Mavic 2 Pro and Mavic 2 Zoom — at a special event at the Brooklyn Navy Yards in New York City.

Unlike the Mavic Air, released earlier this year, which touted its ultra-compact design, the two new Mavic 2 drones are all about performance: They’re faster, quieter, smarter, safer, fly longer, and capture more impressive aerial footage than the original Mavic Pro.

First and foremost, the new drones have improved cameras. The Mavic 2 Pro has a 1-inch CMOS sensor made by renowned camera company Hasselblad. With an adjustable f/2.8-f/11 aperture, the drone’s camera is more versatile for shooting in more conditions, especially low-light situations where the larger aperture (smaller f-stop number) comes in handy.

The Mavic 2 Zoom, on the other hand, has a smaller camera sensor that’s capturing closer footage using its optical and digital zoom. Combined, the Mavic 2 Zoom has an equivalent zoom focal length of 96mm.

The Mavic 2 Pro has a huge 1-inch camera sensor for better aerial image quality.

The Mavic 2 Zoom has the better zoom capabilities to get closer to subjects.

Both drones can record 4K video. This time, however, footage will have four times the color range compared to the original Mavic Pro thanks to a new 10-bit Dlog-M codec.

Along with the better cameras, the drones come with a couple of new recording modes, including hyperlapse and a dolly zoom feature. Both allow content creators to shoot more cinematic aerial footage without additional equipment, which is a welcome bonus.

Besides the improved cameras, the drones are also improved across the board, says DJI’s product communication lead Michael Oldenburg.

The Mavic 2 series drones have a top speed of 44 miles per hour, 31 minutes of flight time (the longest battery life on a Mavic), and they’re quieter in the air. Both drones also have 8GB of internal storage and a microSD card slot to expand that.

But those aren’t the only impressive improvements for the Mavic 2 series drones. The cameras can stream high-quality 1080p video directly to connected smartphones and tablets from up to five miles away (a big jump from the 1.2 miles on the Mavic Pro). DJI says it achieved this by redesigning the antennas inside — they automatically switch between 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequencies.

Additionally, the new Mavic 2 drones are even smarter. Using a total of 10 sensors mounted all around their bodies, the drones are able to better detect and avoid obstacles. The upgraded sensors also allow for better subject-tracking in 3D instead of 2D; DJI says the drones still track subjects even when they move behind objects like trees.

The new blades help the Mavic 2 drones stay fly quieter in the air.

All of these new features don’t come cheap. The Mavic 2 Zoom is priced at $1,250 and the Mavic 2 Pro at $1,450. Both drones are available starting today from DJI.

We’ll be testing the Mavic 2 drones shortly and will update this story after we’ve tried it out. Stay tuned.

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Microsoft reportedly unveiling plans for Xbox One console subscription

Microsoft is reportedly going to unveil a new approach to delivering Xbox One consoles and services to players: An all-encompassing subscription.

Xbox All Access is an upcoming service for people who are interested in playing Xbox One but don’t want to drop a few hundred dollars on a console in one go, according to a report from The Verge that cites sources familiar with Microsoft’s plans.

The service offers an Xbox console, Xbox Live, and Xbox Game Pass (like Netflix for Xbox games) in a single package for a monthly fee.

According to The Verge, the Xbox All Access subscription for an Xbox One X — the more expensive of the Xbox One lineup — is $35 a month for two years. According to a similar report from Windows Central, the subscription for an Xbox One S is $22 a month.

When asked to confirm if Xbox All Access reports were true, a Microsoft spokesperson told Mashable “We do not comment on rumors or speculation.”

If you’re wondering whether this is worth it, it is. A year’s worth of Xbox Live works out to roughly $5 a month, and Xbox Game Pass gets you access to tons of Xbox games for $10 a month. If you break down the cost of a $230 Xbox One S over two years, it’s just under $10 a month, so you’re looking at roughly $25 a month altogether. You’d save about $3 every month with Xbox All Access.

Xbox All Access is an interesting way to think about getting consoles and games to players, who have pretty much had to go all in on a console if they wanted to try it. You used to be able to rent consoles at Blockbuster, but those days are long gone, and this new option seems even better because Xbox Game Pass gives you access to a ton of games.

There is no word on when Microsoft will officially unveil this new service.

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Pat Riley: Heat’s Goal Is to Re-Sign Free Agents Dwyane Wade and Udonis Haslem

Miami Heat forward Udonis Haslem (40) and guard Dwyane Wade (3) look up during the second half of Game 3 of an NBA second-round playoff basketball series against the Toronto Raptors, Saturday, May 7, 2016, in Miami. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)

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Miami Heat president Pat Riley said Thursday that it is still his goal to sign free-agent guard Dwyane Wade and forward Udonis Haslem, according to Ira Winderman of the Sun-Sentinel.

Wade has spent nearly 14 of his 15 NBA seasons with the Heat, while Haslem has played his entire 15-year NBA career in Miami.

Last month, Riley made it clear that he wanted to bring Wade back as a player in 2018-19 despite his production drop-off in recent years.

The Heat have some competition for D-Wade’s services, though, as the Zhejiang Golden Bulls in China reportedly offered him a three-year, $25 million contract, per Sportando.

After playing 13 seasons for the Heat, during which he was a 12-time All-Star, one-time NBA Finals MVP and three-time NBA champion, Wade signed with his hometown Chicago Bulls in 2017.

Wade received a buyout after just one season and reunited with LeBron James as a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The 36-year-old veteran appeared in just 46 games with the Cavs last season before he was traded back to the Heat.

In 67 contests split between the Cavaliers and Heat last season, Wade averaged a career-low 11.4 points to go along with 3.8 rebounds and 3.4 assists.

The 38-year-old Haslem has played sparingly over the past three seasons, appearing in a total of 67 games during that time.

Last season, Haslem averaged a career-low 0.6 points and 0.7 rebounds in 5.1 minutes per contest.

He hasn’t started more than 25 games in a single season since 2012-13, and he is far removed from a four-year stretch from 2006-07 through 2009-10 that saw him average at least 9.9 points and 8.0 rebounds per game in each campaign.

Haslem’s 844 games played are second in team history behind Wade’s 876, though, and he is a respected leader with three NBA titles to his credit.

With 13 players under contract, the Heat have left themselves room to sign both Wade and Haslem.

If they do return to Miami for the 2018-19 season, Wade will be part of a deep backcourt that includes Goran Dragic, Wayne Ellington, Dion Waiters, Josh Richardson and Tyler Johnson, while Haslem will likely act as the equivalent to a player-coach.

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This kid’s attempt to smuggle sugar out of a restaurant frankly deserves a medal

By Sam Haysom2018-08-23 13:16:45 UTC

Some children are clearly destined to go on to great things.

Journalist Peter Hartlaub’s child most definitely falls into this category.

Just look at this tweet Hartlaub posted about his son’s sugar smuggling antics, and tell us you’re not impressed:

The most “Shawshank Redemption” story you’ll hear today:

My younger son tries to sneak sugar packets out of restaurants and eat them in the car. We’ve taken to checking his pockets, so he stuffed five of them in a hollowed-out breadstick. pic.twitter.com/F81jQuvW7g

— Peter Hartlaub (@peterhartlaub) August 21, 2018

That is quite something.

Unsurprisingly, Twitter had questions.

How did he manage to do this at the table without you seeing?

— courtney (@CourtneySF) August 21, 2018

It was a family event with 60 or so people. I’m guessing whoever was sitting near him thought it was hilarious and covered for him.

— Peter Hartlaub (@peterhartlaub) August 21, 2018

Some chipped in with parenting stories of their own.

I wish my kid was this creative.

He sneaks fruit snacks when he’s downstairs by himself and hides the wrappers in the couch cushions.

I finally told him “if you just threw them in the trash we’d never know but eventually we’re going to find the ones you leave in the couch.”

— Pusha Turn (@paidchex) August 21, 2018

Mostly, though, people were all about the Shawshank quotes.

Get busy living, or get busy dying. That’s God damn right.

— LOLKNBR (@LOLKNBR) August 21, 2018

At the base of that cupboard, you’ll find a breadstick that has no earthly business being in an Alameda kitchen …

— Dave Evans (@993_dave) August 21, 2018

Andy Dufresne would surely be proud.

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What’s coming to Netflix in September 2018

If you were planning to be extra productive this back-to-school season, I’ve got some bad news. Netflix’s September lineup is a time-consuming masterpiece.

Jam-packed with awesome content and only a few possible duds (ahem, Iron Fist: Season 2), Netflix’s upcoming month has a lot to offer.

There are Disney classics like Lilo & Stitch and The Emperor’s New Groove. Christopher Nolan’s Batman Begins and The Dark Knight complete a heroic lineup, alongside Marvel’s Black Panther. And, as we inch closer to Halloween, the dark psychological mini-series Maniac and horror tour de force The Witch will begin streaming to get you in the spooky spirit.

Feeling a bit “meh” about all of that? Well, there’s always BoJack Horseman: Season 5. That’ll definitely get you feeling something… though that something might be an existential crisis.

Check out everything coming to and going from Netflix this September below.

Top Pick: American Vandal, Season 2

With a 98% on Rotten Tomatoes, Netflix Original American Vandal has a fervent (and vaguely twisted) fanbase. The mockumentary’s first season chronicled the “true crime” story of a young man accused of spray-painting penises on 27 faculty cars at his high school. Weirdly hilarious and gripping, Season 1 was lauded by critics as “so much more than a dick joke.”

Now, things are getting even more personal at a… private school dealing with some… private matters. Season 2 is set to take on “The Turd Burglar” of St. Bernadine High and previews look dastardly disgusting.

Personally, I don’t think any fecal felon can top Bob’s Burgers “Mad Pooper.” But, only time will tell. American Vandal: Season 2 begins streaming September 14th.

Movies

10,000 B.C. (9/1)

A Wrinkle in Time (9/25)

Another Cinderella Story (9/1)

Assassins (9/1)

August Rush (9/1)

Big Miracle (9/30)

Black Panther (9/4)

Bleach (9/14)

Boca Juniors Confidential (9/14)

Bruce Almighty (9/1)

City of Joy (9/7)

Click (9/7)

Delirium (9/1)

Fair Game (9/1)

Groundhog Day (9/1)

Hold the Dark (9/28)

King Kong (9/1)

Lilo & Stitch (9/2)

Martian Child (9/1)

Maynard (9/2)

Nacho Libre (9/1)

Nappily Ever After (9/21)

Next Gen (9/7)

On My Skin (9/12)

Pearl Harbor (9/1)

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (9/25)

Role Models (9/16)

Scarface (9/1)

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (9/16)

Sierra Burgess Is A Loser (9/7)

Spider-Man 3 (9/1)

Stephanie (9/1)

Summer Catch (9/1)

Sydney White (9/1)

The 3rd Eye (9/28)

The Angel (9/14)

The Ant Bully (9/1)

The Breakfast Club (9/1)

The Cider House Rules (9/1)

The Emperor’s New Groove (9/2)

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (9/1)

The Hurricane Heist (9/26)

The Keeping Hours (9/1)

The Land of Steady Habits (9/14)

The Most Assassinated Woman in the World (9/7)

The Resistance Banker (9/11)

The River Wild (9/1)

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning (9/1)

The Witch (9/17)

Two Catalonias (9/28)

Two Weeks Notice (9/1)

Unforgiven (9/1)

A Taiwanese Tale of Two Cities (9/3)

American Horror Story: Cult (9/18)

American Vandal: Season 2 (9/14)

Atypical: Season 2 (9/7)

Battlefish (9/21)

Blacklist: Season 5 (9/12)

BoJack Horseman: Season 5 (9/14)

Cable Girls: Season 3 (9/7)

Call the Midwife: Series 7 (9/10)

Car Masters: Rust to Riches (9/14)

Chef’s Table: Volume 5 (9/28)

D.L. Hughley: Contrarian (9/18)

Daniel Sloss: Live Shows (9/11)

DRAGON PILOT: Hisone & Masotan (9/21)

El Marginal: Season 2 (9/28)

First and Last (9/7)

Forest of Piano (9/28)

Hilda (9/21)

Ingobernable: Season 2 (9/14)

Inside The Freemasons: Season 1 (9/15)

Iron Fist: Season 2 (9/7)

Jack Whitehall: Travels with My Father: Season 2 (9/28)

La Catedral del Mar (9/1)

LAST HOPE (9/14)

Lessons From A School Shooting: Notes from Dunblane (9/28)

Life (9/12)

Lost Song (9/28)

Made in Mexico (9/28)

Maniac: Limited Series (9/21)

Monkey Twins (9/1)

Mr. Sunshine (9/1)

Norm Macdonald has a Show (9/14)

Norsemen: Season 2 (9/26)

Once Upon a Time: Season 7 (9/6)

Quantico: Season 3 (9/2)

Quincy (9/21)

Reboot: The Guardian Code: Season 2 (9/28)

Sisters (9/1)

Skylanders Academy: Season 3 (9/28)

Stretch Armstrong & the Flex Fighters: Season 2 (9/7)

Super Monsters Monster Party: Songs (9/14)

The Dragon Prince (9/14)

The Good Cop (9/21)

The Walking Dead: Season 8 (9/23)

The World’s Most Extraordinary Homes: Season 2 Part A (9/14)

Van Helsing: Season 2 (9/5)

Wentworth: Season 6 (9/5)

Expiring

13 Going on 30 (9/1)

A Royal Night Out (9/1)

A Star Is Born (9/15)

Are You Here (9/16)

Batman Begins (9/1)

Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead (9/15)

Bordertown (9/15)

Casino (9/1)

Dead Poets Society (9/1)

Exporting Raymond (9/1)

Forgetting Sarah Marshall (9/1)

Ghostbusters (9/1)

Hachi: A Dog’s Tale (9/1)

Hotel for Dogs (9/1)

I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry (9/1)

Iris (9/24)

It Might Get Loud (9/1)

Jackass 3.5: The Unrated Movie (9/16)

Joyful Noise (9/1)

Just Friends (9/1)

Lockup: County Jails: Collection 1 (9/1)

Man on Wire (9/1)

Moonrise Kingdom (9/16)

Outsourced (9/2)

Pete’s Dragon (9/14)

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest (9/1)

Rules of Engagement: Seasons 1 – 7 (9/11)

Stuart Little 3: Call of the Wild (9/1)

The Assets (9/1)

The Bucket List (9/1)

The Dark Knight (9/1)

The Descent (9/1)

The Descent: Part 2 (9/1)

The Imitation Game (9/28)

Waffle Street (9/2)

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NFL Preseason Week 3 Preview: Biggest Question Facing Each Team

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The third week of the NFL‘s preseason is a player’s best opportunity to make a positive impression after weeks of grinding and banging heads with teammates.

The league’s “dress rehearsal” is the closest thing to a regular-season contest, and it should be the culmination of everything an individual and team has been working toward.

“This is real football now,” Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson said during the second episode of HBO’s Hard Knocks. “… It’s a [expletive] grind, and sometimes you don’t want to do it. You gotta learn to do it when you don’t want to do it. That’s what pro football is. It hurts. You got to compete against each other. You gotta bust your ass. You gotta be in the right spot, and you gotta play the [expletive] game the way it’s meant to be played. Or you’re wasting your time.”

Stories develop and become the driving narratives behind each training camp. These stories play out on the field as teams ready themselves for the regular season.

The following questions still linger, and the answers possibly found during the third preseason contest will have an immediate impact on the 2018 campaign.

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterbacks Nick Foles (9) and Nate Sudfeld (7)Associated Press

8 p.m. ET Thursday at FirstEnergy Stadium, Cleveland (Fox)

How much more work will Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles get before the regular season?

The reigning Super Bowl MVP suffered a strained shoulder when New England Patriots defensive end Adrian Clayborn sacked him during the second preseason contest after Nate Sudfeld and Joe Callahan played the entire first contest.

Foles will play Thursday, according to ESPN.com’s Tim McManus. His status is critical to the Eagles’ early-season plans since Carson Wentz’s timetable remains uncertain.

“It’s gonna be close,” Wentz said about playing Week 1, according to The MMQB’s Albert Breer.

How does the Cleveland Browns offense come together? Josh Gordon is back as part of the Browns organization, but he isn’t a full participant yet, per Patrick Maks of the team’s site. Jarvis Landry is the team’s No. 1 target. Beyond that, nothing in Cleveland’s offense has been determined.

The passing game flew down the field (11.5 yards per attempt) during their first preseason contest against the New York Giants. The run game excelled (5.1 yards per carry) the following week against the Buffalo Bills. Everything needs to come together with Tyrod Taylor (or Baker Mayfield) leading the way.

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New York Jets quarterbacks Teddy Bridgewater (5), Josh McCown (15) and Sam Darnold (14)Associated Press

7:30 p.m. ET Friday at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, N.J.

Will the New York Giants unwrap Odell Beckham Jr. before the regular season?

Odell Beckham Jr. may or may not play this preseason.

“We’ll see,” Giants head coach Pat Shurmur responded when asked if his star wide receiver will participate in the third preseason contest, per ESPN.com’s Jordan Raanan.

The Giants are learning a new offensive scheme under Shurmur, and Beckham needs some time to reacquaint himself to game speed. While some organizations hesitate to place their top performers in preseason contests, Beckham would benefit after having not been in a game situation since breaking his ankle in October.

Which New York Jets quarterback will emerge as the starter?

Sam Darnold appears well on his way to becoming the Jets’ starting quarterback. The rookie already got the nod to open the second preseason contest. Whether he does so against the Giants will indicate how far he is along the learning curve.

Josh McCown has completed one preseason pass so far. Teddy Bridgewater seems more likely to be trade bait than a starter. Head coach Todd Bowles could lean on either to make sure Darnold isn’t rushed. But if the 21-year-old starts a second straight contest, the decision is all but made.

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Washington Redskins running backs Derrius Guice (29) and Samaje Perine (32)Associated Press

7:30 p.m. ET Friday at FedEx Field, Landover, Md.

Is the Denver Broncos offense ready for prime time?

Quarterback Case Keenum believed the Broncos offense “never got into a rhythm” against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 1 of the preseason, per KOA News Radio’s Brandon Krisztal. A week later, Keenum said he “finally got into a rhythm” against the Chicago Bears, per 247Sports’ Chad Jensen.

The Broncos offense showed growth under Keenum’s direction, but the group still needs to figure out which runner, Royce Freeman or Devontae Booker, is the lead back. Also, how the coaching staff uses rookie receivers Courtland Sutton and DaeSean Hamilton remains a work in progress.

Which Washington Redskins running back replaces Derrius Guice?

Preseason action hasn’t been kind to Washington’s running backs.

Rookie Derrius Guice is done for the season with a torn ACL. Byron Marshall could miss a month, and Samaje Perine is out “at least a week” with ankle injuries, according to Jacob Camenker of Sporting News.

The organization signed Adrian Peterson on Monday, and the future Hall of Fame back provides another healthy body alongside Rob Kelley and Kapri Bibbs. If the 33-year-old runs well leading into the regular season, he could push Kelley for the starting role.

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Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffreyAssociated Press

7:30 p.m. ET Friday at Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, N.C.

Who will answer the call at right tackle for the New England Patriots?Right tackle is a mess in New England. As Trent Brown solidified the blind side, first-round rookie Isaiah Wynn made his way to the strong side and began working with the first-team offense.

Unfortunately, Wynn suffered a season-ending torn Achilles tendon against the Philadelphia Eagles last Thursday. Marcus Cannon, meanwhile, continues to nurse an undisclosed injury. Until Cannon returns, LaAdrian Waddle must prove capable of completing the O-line.

“He’s done a solid job,” head coach Bill Belichick said of Waddle, per Boston.com’s Nicole Yang. “He’s an experienced player. He’s spent multiple years in our system, playing both sides. He gives us a solid, consistent level of play.”

How will the Carolina Panthers’ running back rotation unfold?

Christian McCaffrey and C.J. Anderson along with Kenjon Barner, Cameron Artis-Payne and Elijah Hood create a formidable backfield. Finding ways to get all five the ball is a good problem to have, but it’s still a problem as the Panthers coaching staff tries to establish a rotation.

“They all have unique qualities, a skill set,” head coach Ron Rivera said, per the Charlotte Observer‘s Jourdan Rodrigue. “Every one of those guys we brought in belongs in camp. And the hard thing is that we have a couple of young guys that we’re really trying to find out about, but at the same time, we haven’t been able to use them.”

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Seattle Seahawks offensive linemen George Fant (left) and Germain Ifedi (right)Ted S. Warren/Associated Press

8 p.m. ET Friday at U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis

Who will be the Seattle Seahawks’ right tackle?

Different year, same story. The Seahawks offensive line is a still a major question mark.

In particular, right tackle is a sore spot. Germain Ifedi, whom Seattle selected in the first round of the 2016 NFL draft, continues to disappoint. The coaching staff decided to flip George Fant from left to right tackle now that he’s ready to compete after recovering from last year’s ACL surgery.

“That has been the thought all along to get him back moving again, feeling comfortable at the left side, with the thought of him getting over there and competing on the right side,” head coach Pete Carroll said, per the Seattle Times‘ Bob Condotta.

How will the Minnesota Vikings offensive line look?

Nick Easton’s likely season-ending neck injury made an unstable situation even worse for the Vikings.

Four different starters—Easton, Mike Remmers (ankle), Rashod Hill (ankle) and Pat Elflein (PUP)—didn’t play Saturday against the Jacksonville Jaguars. However, Hill and Remmers returned to practice Monday, according to Viking Update. Their presence in the lineup should reinforce the right side of the line, while Riley Reiff and Tom Compton form the left.

Even as some of the projected starters return, the unit needs time and reps to build cohesion before the regular season.

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Detroit Lions offensive lineman Frank RagnowAssociated Press

8 p.m. ET Friday at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Fla. (CBS)

How will the Detroit Lions create and prevent pressure?

The Lions are the NFL’s only team not to have registered a sack through two preseason contests. This is especially concerning since Detroit hired defensive guru Matt Patricia this offseason to be its head coach.

Ziggy Ansah might be a franchise player, but he needs help in the worst way.

Discussing offensive line play isn’t sexy, either, but it’s the foundation of every successful offense. The team’s starting five allowed Matthew Stafford to be sacked twice in three series during the second preseason contest. A decision to start first-round pick Frank Ragnow at center or guard will greatly help the situation.

Can the Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense overcome Donovan Smith’s injury?

The Buccaneers avoided a catastrophe when left tackle Donovan Smith suffered what appeared to be a major injury during Tuesday’s practice. According to ESPN.com’s Jenna Laine, Smith strained his knee and is expected to miss up the next two to weeks.

That means the Buccaneers’ blind-side protector may not be ready for the start of the regular season, which places the offense in a predicament. Michael Liedtke is the Bucs’ backup left tackle for now, per Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times.

“That’s a guy that we need,” Demar Dotson said of Smith, per Laine. “He means everything [to this team]. We don’t have [anybody] that can play left tackle the way he can play left tackle.”

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Oakland Raiders wide receiver Martavis BryantThearon W. Henderson/Getty Images

10:30 p.m. ET Friday at Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, Calif. (NFL Network)

Will Jake Kumerow and Reggie Gilbert continue their magical preseason performances for the Green Bay Packers?

Wide receiver and edge-rusher were among the Packers’ biggest problem areas this offseason. Unexpected training camp standouts may fill both of those holes.

The Packers need to find a third receiving option beyond Davante Adams and Randall Cobb. Jake Kumerow leads all Green Bay wideouts with 190 receiving yards through two preseason contests. Reggie Gilbert, meanwhile, has been a consistent presence in opposing backfields.

If nothing else, these two have created quality depth at positions of need with the potential to develop into something more.

Will Martavis Bryant secure the Oakland Raiders’ third receiver spot?

Raiders head coach Jon Gruden knows exactly what he wants in a No. 3 wide receiver.

According to The Athletic’s Vic Tafur, he wants “someone to come out here and string four or five really good days together and showcase their stuff. Make some plays. With and without the ball.”

Martavis Bryant hasn’t done so during training camp. As a result, the Raiders are still searching for a third receiving threat beyond Amari Cooper and Jordy Nelson. Bryant, Ryan Switzer, Griff Whalen and rookie Marcell Ateman are all in the mix, and Gruden is watching.

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Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan SmithDavid Zalubowski/Associated Press

1 p.m. ET Saturday at Soldier Field, Chicago (NFL Network)

Will the Kansas City Chiefs offense take a step back?

Not a single person questions Patrick Mahomes’ natural ability. His readiness to take over as the Chiefs’ starting quarterback is an altogether different matter.

Through two preseason games, last year’s 10th overall pick has gone 13-of-19 for 171 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Mahomes’ majestic 69-yard bomb to Tyreek Hill last week got everyone excited about his potential. However, the second-year signal-caller is still growing into his position.

“Just to be able to use the speed we have on the field is always a good feeling,” Mahomes said, per the Kansas City Star‘s Brooke Pryor. “It’s something you just get to keep learning. It’s something that comes within the game. You can’t force it.”

Is Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith ready?

Roquan Smith will get his first taste of NFL action after a lengthy contract holdout.

“We’re hoping that this is a great opportunity for him to get in there and move around,” Bears head coach Matt Nagy said, per the team’s official site.

Chicago spent this year’s No. 8 overall draft pick to select the rangy linebacker. He’s expected to anchor the defense for years, but Saturday’s contest should be considered nothing more than baby steps considering he’s participated in only one padded practice since signing his rookie contract on Aug. 14.

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Houston Texans defensive end J.J. WattAssociated Press

4 p.m. ET Saturday at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles

Does J.J. Watt look like his old self?

J.J. Watt suited up this preseason, but he has yet to play a down. This could change Saturday.

“More guys will play in this game than have in the last two,” Texans head coach Bill O’Brien said, per Click 2 Houston’s Lainie Fritz. “I don’t know yet [about Watt]. But I could see anybody who is healthy and ready to go could see some time in the game.”

If and when the three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year makes an appearance, all eyes will be upon him after two injury-plagued years. Though Watt looks better than ever, his play remains a question mark.

Which Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker will pair with Samson Ebukam?

Robert Quinn and Connor Barwin are long gone. The Rams plan to start Samson Ebukam at one outside linebacker spot in Wade Phillips’ preferred 3-4 defense.

The opposite side might as well be a toss-up at this point in the process.

Matt Longacre, Ryan Davis, Ejuan Price, Justin Lawler, Trevon Young and John Franklin-Myers are still competing to provide a pass rush from the other side of the formation.

“There are some guys that are doing a good job,” head coach Sean McVay said, per ESPN.com’s Lindsey Thiry, “but I think it’s really important for us to kind of tailor in, find out who we think those guys are.”

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Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Matt LaFleur speaks to his wide receivers.Associated Press

4 p.m. ET Saturday at Heinz Field, Pittsburgh (NFL Network)

What will the Tennessee Titans offense look like under Matt LaFleur?

Previous Titans head coach Mike Mularkey failed to capitalize on his franchise quarterback’s unique skill set. It’s one of the reasons he’s no longer leading the team.

New head coach Mike Vrabel hired Matt LaFleur to maximize Marcus Mariota’s potential. It’s still a work in progress, but the early returns have been positive. The quarterback has gone 6-of-10 so far with two touchdown tosses.

“He [LaFleur] is going to put every guy on the offense in the best situation possible. For me, that’s exciting because he’s using our best assets,” Mariota said, per ESPN.com’s Turron Davenport.

Should the Pittsburgh Steelers worry about their defense?

The Steelers defensive front is great. The rest of the unit is…meh.

Preseason is preseason, but a lack of fundamentals will bleed into the regular season if they aren’t corrected. Poor angles and missed tackles plagued this group through two contests.

Five starters—Cam Heyward, Sean Davis, Joe Haden, Mike Hilton and T.J. Watt—didn’t play against the Green Bay Packers due to injuries, but these issues are an extension of last season’s inconsistent performance. The Steelers currently have issues at linebacker, especially next to Vince Williams, and a secondary still learning to play together.

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew LuckJeff Haynes/Associated Press

4:30 p.m. ET Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis

Which guard will complete the San Francisco 49ers offense?

The 49ers offense looks fantastic with Jimmy Garoppolo leading the way. Right guard is the only position that needs to be settled between now and the regular season to complete the unit.

Joshua Garnett is legitimately in the mix after dealing with lingering knee issues earlier in training camp. Mike Person continues to work with the first team, according to Cam Inman of the Bay Area News Group, but Garnett is now pushing to play.

The 2016 first-round pick’s next performance might be enough to usurp the starting role and not look back, whereas Person can provide depth at both guard and center.

How is Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck progressing?

Just having Andrew Luck back on the field is a positive step for the Colts. Eventually, though, his return will need to become more than a good story. His play will dictate how competitive the Colts can be.

The 2012 No. 1 overall pick provided two uninspiring performances to open the preseason. Luck has completed only 54.5 percent of his passes without a touchdown pass in limited opportunities.

“Not too sharp,” Luck said after the second preseason contest, per Mike DeCourcy of Sporting News. “… Missed a couple throws that I’d like to hit. … It’s tough—when we play that way, a little sloppy—it’s tough to become positive.”

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Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh speaks with wide receiver Michael Crabtree (15) and John Brown (13).Associated Press

7 p.m. ET Saturday at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens

Which young tight end and wide receiver will emerge in the Baltimore Ravens offense?

The Ravens spent a large portion of their offseason overhauling their skill-position talent. Veterans Michael Crabtree and John Brown have already become go-to targets for Joe Flacco, but the rookies need to do more.

Tight ends Hayden Hurst and Mark Andrews are still establishing themselves after being first- and third-round picks, respectively. The team selected wide receivers Jaleel Scott and Jordan Lasley later in the draft, too.

“You want to make the team, you’ve got to make the catch,” head coach John Harbaugh said, per the Baltimore Sun‘s Jonas Shaffer. “You want to make the team, you’ve got to make a block, you’ve got to make a tackle. Go make the team. Show us.”

Are the Miami Dolphins better after moving Ndamukong Suh, Jarvis Landry and Mike Pouncey?

Ndamukong Suh “made an observation any blind man could see” when he poked fun at the Dolphins’ poor run defense on Instagram, according to ESPN.com’s Lindsey Thiry.

One social media comment about Miami surrendering a 71-yard touchdown run to Christian McCaffrey speaks volumes, though.

The Dolphins seem to be struggling at key positions vacated by core performers. Miami’s coaching staff is still trying to determine its starting defensive tackles, wide receiver DeVante Parker may not be able to pick up the slack in the passing game and center Daniel Kilgore isn’t powerful at the point of attack.

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Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Dante Fowler Jr.Gary McCullough/Associated Press

7 p.m. ET Saturday at TIAA Bank Field, Jacksonville, Fla.

Have the Atlanta Falcons found an answer at right guard?

The most significant change to the Atlanta Falcons offense will likely occur at right guard, where 2017 starter Wes Schweitzer and eighth-year veteran Brandon Fusco continue to compete.

Fusco might only need one strong performance in the third preseason game to lock up the starting gig. He started the second preseason contest and will continue in that role.

“I’ll be ready next week,” Quinn said of naming his right guard, per the Atlanta Journal-Constitution‘s D. Orlando Ledbetter. “But [Fusco has] earned the right to take more of the first-team snaps for sure.”

How much value does Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Dante Fowler still hold?

The Jaguars have done a lot of things right in the draft during general manager David Caldwell’s tenure. Selecting Dante Fowler with the third overall pick in the 2015 class isn’t one of them.

Fowler, along with cornerback Jalen Ramsey, returned Monday from a weeklong suspension for violating team rules and “conduct unbecoming of a Jaguars player.” While Ramsey has developed into a superstar cover corner, Fowler is well on his way to being labeled a bust.

If the 24-year-old defender doesn’t piece together a standout performance soon, he may not be with the Jaguars much longer. According to the New York Daily News‘ Manish Mehta, the Jets have already inquired about a potential trade for him.

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New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus DavenportAssociated Press

8 p.m. ET Saturday at StubHub Center, Carson, Calif. (CBS)

Will Marcus Davenport develop into an elite pass-rusher?

The New Orleans Saints should finally get to see their top offseason investment on the field against an actual opponent.

Edge-rusher Marcus Davenport missed nearly three weeks of training camp with an unspecified injury, but he returned to the practice field Wednesday, according to Sean Fazende of Fox 8 New Orleans. Head coach Sean Payton expects him to make his preseason debut against the Chargers, per KPLC 7 NBC’s Garland Gillen.

The Saints made a significant investment in Davenport by trading away a future first-round pick to acquire him. He needs to show his skill set is well worth the price.

Which Los Angeles Chargers kicker will emerge?Special teams never get enough attention, unless they stink. The Chargers stunk in the kicking game last season, converting a league-low 67 percent of their field-goal attempts.

Though they acquired two new kickers this offseason—Caleb Sturgis and Roberto Aguayo—they still lack clarity in the kicking game.

“I would love to make that decision sooner than later. I really would,” head coach Anthony Lynn said, per ESPN.com’s Eric D. Williams. “But it’s so close right now, so I just can’t. We have so many battles that we can focus on this training camp, but that one right there—I’m definitely not ready to pull the trigger on that one yet.”

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Buffalo Bills quarterbacks AJ McCarron (left) and Josh Allen (right)David Richard/Associated Press

4 p.m. ET Sunday at New Era Field, Buffalo, N.Y. (FOX)

Will the Cincinnati Bengals’ new-look offensive line hold together?

Like so many other teams around the NFL, the Cincinnati Bengals continue to search for their best starting front five.

The left side appears set with left tackle Cordy Glenn, left guard Clint Boling and rookie first-round center Billy Price. The right side isn’t nearly as sturdy.

Bobby Hart could be a problem at right tackle, even if he seems to be the preferred starting option over Cedric Ogbuehi. Trey Hopkins is listed as the team’s starting right guard, per Jay Morrison of the The Athletic, although Alex Redmond is still competing for the spot.

A talented Bengals offense could be derailed by poor blocking.

Is Buffalo Bills rookie quarterback Josh Allen the long-term answer?

The Bills’ quarterback competition has become a war of attrition, with the biggest gun seemingly ready to win the battle.

Nathan Peterman has been better than expected, but he’s a low-upside option. AJ McCarron is dealing with a sore shoulder, and he’s been “limited” in practice, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

That leaves the seventh overall pick, Josh Allen, as the logical choice, and the rookie received first-team reps throughout the week, per Rapoport. The Bills appear to be full-speed ahead with Allen leading the way, as long as he performs well with the first-team offense.

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Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh RosenRoss D. Franklin/Associated Press

8 p.m. ET Sunday at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas (NBC)

Can Arizona Cardinals quarterback Sam Bradford hold off rookie Josh Rosen?

The sentiment has lingered throughout the offseason: Sam Bradford will be the Arizona Cardinals’ starting quarterback until he suffers another injury. No one hopes the 2010 No. 1 overall pick gets hurt, but his injury history suggests it’s a distinct possibility.

Furthermore, Josh Rosen may be playing his way into a legitimate competition. Bradford has been precise in shortened work. The rookie, meanwhile, showed growth in his second appearance after getting work with the first-team offense.

“I think the decisions he made in knowing where to go with the ball, knowing his reads, knowing what we were in was pretty impressive for a young guy,” New Orleans Saints defensive lineman Sheldon Rankins said of the opposing quarterback, per NFL.com’s Herbie Teope.

Do the Dallas Cowboys have enough at safety?

The Cowboys’ decision to sign a pair of safeties this week—Dominick Sanders and Jeron Johnson—speaks volumes regarding the state of that position for them.

Free safety Xavier Woods is nursing a pulled hamstring and may not be ready for the start of the regular season, according to ESPN.com’s Todd Archer. Plus, Dallas placed backup safety Jameill Showers on injured reserve with a knee injury. Kavon Frazier now serves as Woods’ replacement, but the franchise is looking at all of its options (Earl Thomas, anyone?).

“We’re always looking to improve ourselves,” Cowboys vice president Stephen Jones said, per the Dallas Morning News‘ Jon Machota. “If we get the opportunity to improve our football team, we’ll certainly take a look at it.”

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Pink stopped her concert to comfort a grieving fan and it was heartwarming

Pink has always been really good at coming through for her fans.

And she just did it again during her Beautiful Trauma World Tour at her show in Brisbane, Australia, where she stopped her show to comfort a young member of the audience.

The 14-year old fan, Leah Murphy, held up a sign for Pink to see, telling the singer that her mum had passed away and that she really could use a hug from her idol.

According to the Brisbane newspaper The Courier-Mail, the fan’s sign read “My name is Leah — I’m 14 years old. I lost my beautiful mum last month. I would LOVE a hug… Please!”

Sure enough, Pink stopped her show to give the young fan the hug she wanted.

Several other audience members captured the moment on video:

“It’s going to be ok,” Pink told the crying fan.

Later, Murphy, posted this selfie to Instagram.

Murphy told The Courier-Mail that getting the hug from Pink was “a dream come true.”

What a touching gesture.

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