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He later accused Chase of spitting at him, which the receiver denied.

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Wide receiver Jeremiah Smith snagged a pass with one hand near the sideline, drawing audible amazement from the crowd of 104,168.

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It’s a similar mindset that has helped Mickens hold opposing quarterbacks to an 8.3 passer rating on targeted receivers, the best mark in the NFL since Week 6, according to Pro Football Focus.

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During McVay’s first eight seasons, the Rams’ offense operated almost exclusively out of 11 personnel, which featured a running back, a tight end and three receivers.

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"It's a boy. That's enough for me," the New England Patriots wide receiver told People at the time.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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