Ben from London, Ontario

Can a team theoretically win by nine points in overtime? If the team that wins the coin toss goes down the field and kicks a field goal; then they kick off to their opponent. On defense, the team that is up by three gets a pick-six or fumble-six. Is that possible?

Yes. It's specifically in the rules that a change-of-possession play in overtime that essentially ends the game would still be allowed to play out to its conclusion. So a nine-point OT win could happen.

Brian from Sussex, WI

The consistency is what really gets me. They overturn the Browns first-down call based on determining where the ball would be even though no single view showed it short of the marker, but Peterson's TD stands because they couldn't see the ball short of end zone even though you can see him laying on ground short with his back to the end zone.

Preaching to the choir, and by that I mean not just me, but all NFL fans.

Gavin from Albuquerque, NM

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Well now we're gettin' somewhere.

Dean from Leavenworth, IN

Mike, I'm not sure about the injuries to Davis, House, or Murphy but the injury to Kumerow didn't seem too severe or a long-term problem. It seemed AR had developed some "trust" in him in camp and I'm wondering about the timeline for a possible return. If the Packers so choose, when can he practice and play? Also, do you think he could play effectively or will this be too much time lost for a "new guy" to overcome?

A lot of questions about Kumerow given the injury situation at receiver. He will be eligible to practice after the 49ers game, but with the Packers on their bye week, his first practice (if he's healthy, and if the Packers decide to activate him) will likely be leading up to the Rams game. He'll be first eligible for a game in Week 9 at New England. Missing all this time isn't ideal, but Kumerow is not a rookie. His years of experience in Cincinnati, combined with the camp he had, could help him get on the field faster than others in his spot. No guarantee the Packers use one of their two IR exemptions to bring him back, though. A lot could happen over the next two games.

Tucker from Belton, TX

That may be the first time "tuckered" has snuck into the Inbox but I've been here for a while.

Duly noted.

Shawn from Kissimmee, FL

It appears the Chiefs and Bears are playing a spread offense similar to college football but seems somewhat new to the NFL. Right now it appears to be unstoppable for the Chiefs and starting to look good for the Bears, but I can't help but classify it as a gimmick offense in the same category as the wildcat offense. Give defensive coordinators enough film and time, and they'll be able to stop this scheme.

I wouldn't call them gimmick offenses, but as I said earlier in the week, adjustments are coming across the board. Then the counterpunches. The Chiefs and Bears have impressive perimeter personnel who should be able to make plays in other ways if necessary. The key will be how well their young QBs can adjust and remain productive.

Patricia from Portland, OR

I LOVE STATS! But I know they don't tell the whole story, far from it at times. Can you please talk about the stats that you find most often do reflect something relevant? Or the weirdest, most obscure stat? Or the most misleading stat? Can you please just talk about some interesting stats you've come across in all your research?

Obscure stats don't interest me. Of the major ones, yardage stats (team and individual) have the potential to be the most misleading. If I could only have access to four stats, to apply to both sides of the ball, I would want to know turnovers, third-down percentages, red-zone efficiency and passer rating.

Ross from Hudson, WI

The defense was smothering on Sunday, more so than I can remember in over 40 years of watching. What single improvement (in addition to consistency) do you feel can push this unit into the elite category?