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Cowboys lure Pettine out of retirement; Bills inactives set for Rams

Mike Pettine joined Dallas's defensive staff after the Cowboys' loss to Tampa Bay, while Buffalo will play the Rams without several key contributors tonight.

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  1. Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorDallas lost to Tampa Bay on Thursday, and the Cowboys responded by pulling Mike Pettine out of retirement to fix a brutal defensive start.

  2. Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistRetirement. So he was home, relaxing, and the phone rang.

  3. Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorThat's the call every bench guy waits for. Four seasons, and mine never came. I'm still reachable, Dallas.

  4. Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistTonight it's the Bills at the Rams, and Buffalo has announced its inactives, so some key players are sitting out.

  5. Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorJosh Allen against Matthew Stafford, two MVP quarterbacks, and it's the Rams at home.

  6. Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorIf Stafford stops the giveaways, I said they have a shot, and I stand by it.

  7. Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistHome in Los Angeles, where those bloodsucking winged pests are still swarming. Is Buffalo packing repellent?

  8. Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorRepellent?

  9. Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistOfficials warned the bugs spread disease, Rex. The Bills may want a bigger bench than usual.

  10. Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorA mosquito with a clean tackle gets my vote. Gloria, bring us something with no mascots.

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