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A report states Robert Griffin has a "legitimate chance" to start Week 1 after tearing an ACL in the playoffs. Mike Florio points out that it's hard to judge what qualifies as a legitimate chance, but we can't assume RGIII will return to full form. (NBC Sports)

Joel Osteen has been called "the voice of hope" in his role as senior pastor of Lakewood Church in Houston. He, his wife, Victoria, and his two children speak about how our country can move forward as we search for answers in the wake of the Sandy Hook shooting. (TODAY)

NFL players Husain and Hamza Abdullah decided not only to seek greater spiritual fulfillment, but also to nurture a greater tolerance of their Islamic faith by spreading a greater understanding of its truths. (NBC Sports)

"My community of people around me and the support of my friends and my family has just been amazing," said Scruggs, 23, who walked into a plane's propeller last year and lost her left hand and eye. Scruggs and her family sat down with TODAY's Erica Hill. (TODAY)

Nearly a year ago, blogger Lauren Scruggs, then 23, walked into a plane's propeller after a flight to look at Christmas lights, losing her left hand and eye. She and her parents talk about the terrible accident that changed Lauren's life forever. (TODAY)

Kay Adams and Matt Stroup give their fantasy fix for the Thursday night game pitting the Tennessee Titans against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Both agree that it's best to avoid most players from Tennessee and wonder if Rashard Mendenhall's impressive return from injury is the real deal. (NBC Sports)

PFT Live: Mike Florio talks with Saints running back Pierre Thomas about his strong beginning to the 2012 season despite the team's overall struggles in the midst of an 0-2 start. Thomas addresses how the team is attempting to get on track in the midst of several off-field distractions, including how the team has been affected by the season-long suspension of head coach Sean Payton. Thomas also talks about what gives him the chip on his shoulder that he plays with each week, his dedication to fighting childhood obesity and more. (NBC Sports)

The host of msnbc's "Morning Joe" and former Florida Congressman discusses GOP nominee Mitt Romney's Mormon faith and its potential impact on his presidential run. (TODAY)

The host of msnbc's "Morning Joe" and former Florida Congressman discusses GOP nominee Mitt Romney's Mormon faith and its potential impact on his presidential run. (TODAY)

Tuesday, Mitt Romney became the first-ever Mormon presidential nominee. Though the GOP candidate has been reticent to discuss his faith, he is beginning to ease his protectiveness, even inviting reporters to attend church services. NBC's Peter Alexander reports. (TODAY)