NFL Quick Reads

Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel says calls for his firing come "with the territory of the job" after an 0-4 start. The pressure is mounting on a Los Angeles offense that has yet to deliver a win.

Commanders offensive coordinator David Blough says Jayden Daniels will be "full go" with no limitations when he faces the Giants on Sunday. Having their star quarterback at full strength is a big boost for Washington in a division game.

ESPN's updated NFL Power Rankings sort all 32 teams after the first month, with three clubs still unbeaten heading into Week 5. The list sizes up how every franchise has performed so far.

Sean Payton is taking over offensive play calling from first year coordinator Davis Webb, with the change expected for Denver's Week 5 game against the Chargers. The 2-2 Broncos have struggled on offense, and Bo Nix is on pace for career lows.

The Carolina Panthers and Morgan & Morgan launched "Picking Off Hunger," a program supporting Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina. It is a local push from the team to fight hunger across the Charlotte region.

Tepper Sports & Entertainment picked Longhorn Lockers to build custom lockers for the Panthers' locker room. The install is part of the ongoing transformation of Bank of America Stadium.

With the Panthers on their bye, Bryce Young is heading to Tuscaloosa to be the celebrity picker on College GameDay. The Carolina quarterback also appears in a new documentary about Nick Saban, his coach at Alabama.

The Panthers have brought running back Tre Tyus back to their practice squad after waiving him from the active roster on Tuesday. The move keeps him in Carolina's building as depth during the bye week.

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is looking "spry" but still is not practicing. Chicago has won two straight without him, so there is no reason to rush his return.

The Cowboys activated guard Tyler Smith from injured reserve ahead of Thursday's game against the Buccaneers. It is a boost for the Dallas offensive line.

Steelers defensive lineman Cam Heyward says he won't apologize for his visible frustration on the sideline during Pittsburgh's 27-24 loss to the Browns. He said the anger comes from a high standard and that teammates should hold each other accountable.

The NFL says 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk won his appeal of a fine for his "Juice" chugging celebration. The league also clarified that drinking celebrations are allowed.

Five NFL teams are 0 and 4, tying the league record for winless teams this deep into a season. Week 5 offers each of them a chance to finally get off the mark.