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The start of NFL regular season is right around the corner, which means many fans are gearing up for their beloved fantasy team drafts

The start of NFL regular season is right around the corner, which means many fans are gearing up for their beloved fantasy team drafts. Millions of Americans will participate in Fantasy Football, but it’s a different type of fantasy sports league that’s exploding in popularity. Daily fantasy sports sites are attracting more and more players by promising cash payouts. Sports business writer Michael McCarthy joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to talk about why these daily fantasy leagues are so hot, and how they manage to bypass gambling regulations online.

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New poll on NFL protests during anthem

Colin Kaepernick began a wave of protests in 2016 when he took a knee during the national anthem to protest racial injustice. Kaepernick has not played since the 2016 season and has filed a lawsuit against the NFL, accusing the league of colluding against him. This week, an arbitrator ruled that Kaepernick's case against the league can continue. The issue of players protesting during the anthem continues to polarize the nation. A new poll out Friday shows just how deeply divided the country is on this issue. Andrew Brandt, former vice president of the Green Bay Packers joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss why he isn't surprised by the ruling and how it's affecting the NFL fanbase.

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It’s the final week of the NFL regular season and it features some big games with big playoff implications. In the NFC, all six teams are set

It’s the final week of the NFL regular season and it features some big games with big playoff implications. In the NFC, all six teams are set. The Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals hold the top two spots, followed by Green Bay Packers, Washington Redskins, Minnesota Vikings and Seattle Seahawks, but those seeds could change after Sunday night. Things are a little less clear in the AFC, as the New England Patriots and the Denver Broncos currently hold the top two slots. CBS Sports "After Hours with Amy Lawrence" host Amy Lawrence joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to preview the matchups.

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Jason Wright’s plans for Washington football

There was an historic hire in the NFL this week. The Washington Football Team announced Jason Wright will be its next team president. Wright, a former player and partner at McKinsey and Company, is the first Black person to hold that title in NFL history. At age 38, he's also the youngest. Wright joins Washington at a tumultuous time. In July, more than a dozen former female employees made allegations of sexual harassment against team officials. The team also dropped its nickname following decades of criticism. All of this amid the uncertainty of playing the upcoming season during a pandemic.

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Nate Burleson previews NFL kickoff game

All eyes are on the quarterbacks in the first game of the regular NFL season. The Buccaneers' Tom Brady returns to the field with another Super Bowl ring, and the Cowboys' Dak Prescott will be making his first appearance in a game since an ankle injury last season. "CBS Mornings" co-host and "The NFL Today" analyst Nate Burleson spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about what to expect from tonight's game and what his first week on-air for "CBS Mornings" has been like so far.

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