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Ed Oliver's on his way to get his injured biceps tendon surgically repaired ... but the Bills star tells TMZ Sports if Buffalo makes it to the Super Bowl, he'll be back!

The defensive tackle got hurt during the Bills' big victory over the Panthers on Sunday ... and on Tuesday, he touched down in Los Angeles to get the situation looked at by specialists.

But just before he got on his way to see docs, he chatted with us out at LAX ... and he made it clear, if his squad's got a chance to win a championship, he's going to do his best to be on that field.

Police in Sugar Land, Texas say Adrian Peterson fessed up to throwing back shots of a vodka mix at a poker game early Sunday morning ... just hours before he was arrested for DWI.

The officer who took Peterson into custody over the weekend wrote in court documents, obtained by TMZ Sports, that the former NFL running back made the admission while the two were at a Sugar Land gas station at around 9:23 AM.

The officer alleged in the docs he encountered Peterson asleep at the wheel of a running black Mercedes SUV that was next to some pumps ... and he claimed once he woke up the unconscious ex-Minnesota Vikings star, he reeked of booze and had blood shot, glossy eyes as well as a slurred speech.

Travis Kelce appeared to pay homage to his fiancée following a big touchdown on Monday night ... with Taylor Swift fans convinced he hit her 'Fate Of Ophelia' dance.

Check it out ... just after the Chiefs tight end reached paydirt in the third quarter of Kansas City's "Monday Night Football" matchup with the Commanders, he seemed to emulate moves she made in the music video for her smash hit off her new "The Life Of A Showgirl" album.

Kelce -- mimicking the arm motions Swift created for the lyrics "pledge allegiance to your hands, your team, your vibes" -- looked like he put his hand on his heart before he stared at his gloves. He then pumped his arms in the same way Swift did in the 'Fate Of Ophelia' visuals.

Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes were side-by-side, cheering on their men at the Kansas City Chiefs game ... both rocking similar red outfits for the occasion.

TS and BM were spotted in their usual box seats Monday night at Arrowhead Stadium for the Chiefs vs Washington Commanders game ... with the broadcast cutting to the duo shortly after Taylor's fiancé, Travis Kelce, put the Chiefs up 21-7 in the 3rd quarter -- catching a touchdown pass from Patrick Mahomes.

Taylor and Brittany were seen chatting and pointing toward the field ... with Taylor wearing a sleek red turtleneck and Brittany sporting a similar long-sleeve top.

NFL legend Adrian Peterson was seen slumped over at the wheel of his SUV on Sunday morning, just minutes before he was arrested for DWI.

The former Minnesota Vikings star was spotted dozing off in the driver's seat of his ride while he was at a Sugar Land, Texas gas station. A witness who photographed the former footballer at the scene tells TMZ Sports the 40-year-old's engine was still running while he was asleep, and his phone was still in his hand.

Law enforcement sources confirmed to us officers did, indeed, find Peterson in that manner.

Jay-Z is defending Bad Bunny's selection as the Super Bowl halftime show performer ... he says Americans really love them some Benito.

We got Hov in New York City on Monday and our photog asked him about all the hate getting thrown Bad Bunny's way ... seeing as some folks have been very vocal in blasting the decision to go with him, including President Trump.

Jay-Z is the guy to ask here ... his Roc Nation has been working with the NFL since 2019 to pick the Super Bowl halftime show performers.

Good news for Cam Skattebo -- the New York Giants rookie sensation is set to be released from the hospital on Monday, according to his dad, who tells TMZ Sports he's already on the road to recovery!

We spoke with Leo Skattebo Monday morning, just about 24 hours after Skatt suffered a gruesome ankle injury during the second quarter of the Giants vs. Eagles game at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia ... and he told us the plan was for his son to be discharged later today.

Given the serious nature of the injury -- a dislocated ankle that required emergency surgery -- it's an encouraging sign that Cam will get to leave the Philly hospital for his bed at home.

Michael Strahan was a nightmare for quarterbacks during his playing days, but even defensive legends can fall for good old-fashioned Halloween pranks ... 'cause the Fox host was scared s***less on live TV!!

Strahan and the crew were talking ball ahead of Sunday's games ... debating which teams are currently the scariest in the league.

With Halloween just around the corner, the crew figured it was the perfect opportunity to scare Strahan -- and his reaction was priceless!!

Justin Fields kept it honest with reporters after the Jets' first win of the season ... saying the past seven days have "been a lot for me" -- and at one point, he found himself crying on the ground in the closet.

Fields laid it all out when meeting with the media ... days after team owner Woody Johnson called him out for the team's rough season.

Fields explained it wasn't being winless that had him overcome with emotion, but rather his faith in God as he desperately prayed for a victory.

Patrick Mahomes dominated the NFL for eight seasons since being drafted in 2017 ... though if he listened to the advice he got from Alex Rodriguez as a 10-year-old boy, we may have seen him running around a baseball diamond instead!

A-Rod revealed the decades-old story during an interview with Jimmy Fallon on "The Tonight Show" Sunday, where JF dug up an old photo of Rodriguez and Mahomes from Alex's playing days with the Texas Rangers, when he was teammates with Patrick Mahomes Sr.

The 50-year-old then told a story about advice he gave Mahomes ... who had been peppering him for days, looking for wisdom from the baseball great.

Tom Brady might need to wash his mouth with soap ... 'cause the NFL legend-turned-broadcaster seemingly dropped an F-bomb live on TV while calling the Eagles vs. Giants game on Sunday.

The moment in question happened in the first quarter of the NFC East matchup in Philadelphia ... when the seven-time Super Bowl winner was praising Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts' running abilities.

"Whenever I watch him play, it's like the d-line's almost there to get him ... and then nope!!" Brady said before uttering the line that raised some eyebrows.

Adrian Peterson has been arrested after allegedly driving while under the influence ... TMZ has learned.

According to online records, Peterson was arrested in Sugar Land, Texas around 10 AM local time Sunday. He was booked on one charge of DWI and one charge of unlawful carrying of a weapon.

This is Peterson's second DWI arrest this year after he was popped in Minnesota back in April shortly after the Vikings draft day party when a police officer claimed they saw him going 83 in a 55 MPH zone at just after 3 AM.

Cam Skattebo -- the New York Giants breakout rookie running back who has electrified their offense -- was carted off the field after a big hit seemingly left his ankle facing the wrong way.

The 23-year-old fourth-round pick out of Arizona State University took the field against the Philadelphia Eagles ... and, as he was running over the middle on a passing route, when a ball came his way -- and an Eagles defender dragged him down from behind.

Check out the clip ... the Philly player puts all his weight down on CS -- and his legs get caught underneath him as he hits the turf awkwardly.

Mark Sanchez is grieving the loss of his former teammate Nick Mangold ... sharing a heartfelt post to social media amid his own legal woes.

The former Jets quarterback posted to X hours after news broke that his former center passed away from kidney disease ... writing the world lost a very good football player -- and an even better man.

Sanchez believes his pal will end up in the NFL's Hall of Fame eventually ... but, adds his legacy will be so much larger than that -- 'cause he made a lasting impact on so many others.

Justin Herbert's a top-tier NFL quarterback, but he actually showed off his defensive skills Friday night -- fending off a basketball headed right for his GF Madison Beers at the Lakers game!

The Chargers QB and his pop star girlfriend watched the Lakers take on the Minnesota Timberwolves from a pair of courtside seats at Crypto.com Arena ... when a ball came off the court straight at them.

While Madison cowered away from the ball, her man leaped into action ... throwing out a hand like a defensive back breaking up a pass to a wide receiver and swatting the ball away.

Former New York Jets star Nick Mangold has died after complications from kidney disease.

The team announced the news Sunday, less than two weeks after Mangold publicly revealed he was battling a rare genetic disorder and had been placed on kidney dialysis.

Jets owner Woody Johnson honored Mangold in a statement, calling him "the heartbeat of our offensive line for a decade" and a "beloved teammate whose leadership and toughness defined an era of Jets football."