Geno Smith and Andy Dalton spur upset wins; Jayden Daniels thrills
Fresh off spearheading the best offensive performance in recent Panthers history, Andy Dalton will host his former franchise, the still-winless Bengals, in an epic, feline revenge game. With Lou Anarumo’s defense struggling mightily so far in 2024, the Red Rifle will come out firing and feed Diontae Johnson for a
Mike McCarthy: Cowboys stars' injuries 'worse than we anticipated'
Not only did Micah Parsons suffer an ankle injury, but defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence also got hurt. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL
Top scorers, Week 2 sleepers, and duds to studs
In this week’s episode of the NFL Fantasy Football Podcast, the team kicks things off by breaking down the latest fantasy headline. With De’Von Achane listed as questionable for Thursday night’s matchup against the Buffalo Bills and Raheem Mostert ruled out, is Jeff Wilson a must-start for Week 2? The
NFL: Officials used replay assistance to pick up flag for ineligible man downfield, not holding
Yes, the NFL’s replay assistance system helped pick up a flag that would have wiped out a touchdown last night. No, the system was not used improperly. After a 15-yard screen pass from Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott to running back Rico Dowdle resulted in six points for Dallas, a flag
Michael Pittman Jr. handling quiet start to the season like a pro
The Colts paid Michael Pittman Jr. as a No. 1 receiver, giving him a three-year, $70 million extension with $46 million guaranteed. Yet, Alec Pierce leads the Colts in receiving yards through three games. Pittman has had the quietest three-game stretch since his rookie season of 2020. He has 11
Minor NFL Transactions: 9/27/24
September 27th, 2024 at 6:41pm CST by Ely Allen Today’s only minor move: Tennessee Titans Taking the 53-man roster spot of cornerback Chidobe Awuzie, who was placed on injured reserve with a groin injury, Gifford’s promotion is an expected one. The veteran linebacker has been a standard gameday practice squad
NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Friday, Sept. 27
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Week 2 Start ‘em, sit ‘em
In the latest episode of the NFL Fantasy Football Podcast, Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio and LaQuan Jones help fantasy managers make tough roster decisions. They break down which players you should start and which ones to sit each week. This week, they discuss what you should do with Brock
Report: DeMarcus Lawrence out at least four weeks with mid-foot sprain
Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy said Friday that DeMarcus Lawrence’s injury is worse than that of Micah Parsons. The Cowboys have not ruled Parsons out of the Week 5 game against the Steelers. Lawrence, though, will miss significant time. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Lawrence has a mid-foot sprain
Cowboys-Giants averages 16.22 million viewers on Amazon Prime
Even though both teams entered the game at 1-2 and despite the fact that Dallas has owned the series in recent years, Thursday night’s game between the Cowboys and Giants generated huge numbers for Amazon Prime. The average audience for the Week 4 Thursday night game was 16.22 million. That
49ers get good injury news on top stars
Health matters are starting to come together for the San Francisco 49ers. Tight end George Kittle told reporters on Thursday that he is “feeling fantastic” and “very excited to play football.” Kittle missed Week 3 due to his hamstring injury, but he was not listed on the 49ers’ injury report
Chargers QB Justin Herbert (ankle) questionable to play Sunday vs. Chiefs
Limited at practice through the week, Herbert said Wednesday that he was making progress with the injury and didn’t foresee sitting out to get extra rest with a Week 5 bye forthcoming. Concern for Herbert, whose mobility was clearly lacking against Pittsburgh, playing against the Chiefs is heightened as he
Week 2 Recap — top takeaways, waiver wire pickups + is Saints’ offense legit?
In the latest episode of the NFL Fantasy Football Podcast, Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones kick things off by diving into the latest fantasy headlines after Week 2. With Cooper Kupp exiting with an ankle injury, the guys discuss whether Matthew Stafford is still startable without his
Justin Herbert questionable; Joey Bosa and Rashawn Slater out
The Chargers have a lot of big names on their injury report heading into Sunday’s game against the Chiefs. Quarterback Justin Herbert’s name is the biggest one. Herbert left last Sunday’s loss to the Steelers with the ankle injury he originally suffered in Week Two and he was a limited
Deebo Samuel, Trent Williams questionable for 49ers
The 49ers injury report for this Sunday looks a lot better than it did last week. Wide receiver Deebo Samuel returned to practice on Thursday after missing last week’s game and Wednesday’s practice with a calf injury. He’s listed as questionable, so he has a chance of playing against the
Latest On Dolphins, QB Tua Tagovailoa
Tua Tagovailoa remains on injured reserve, but signs still point to him being available later in the 2024 season. Miami’s franchise quarterback has been with the team while recovering from his latest concussion, while the Dolphins do not appear to be seeking out further additions under center. Skylar Thompson served as
Packers’ Jordan Love (knee) questionable to play Sunday vs. Vikings
Love suffered an MCL sprain in the Packers’ season-opening loss to the Philadelphia Eagles during the NFL’s first-ever game in South America. Initial reports had Love missing three to six weeks, so he’s still on the early side of his recovery. Love, who threw for 260 yards and two touchdowns
Real or mirage, waiver wire deep dives + 3 players to say goodbye to
In the latest episode of the NFL Fantasy Football Podcast, Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones react to the Carolina Panthers’ decision to bench Bryce Young after an 0-2 start. They explore why this move might actually benefit fantasy managers considering starting wide receivers Diontae Johnson and Adam
Antonio Pierce says he’ll learn about the character of the Raiders this week
On Sunday, Raiders coach Antonio Pierce was critical of his team, saying some of his players made “business decisions” in the loss to the Panthers. Today, Pierce said he’ll learn plenty about his players by how they respond. Asked what he’s learning about his team this week, Pierce answered with
Texans rule out Tank Dell, Dameon Pierce, list Joe Mixon as questionable
Texans running back Joe Mixon returned to practice Friday on a limited basis and is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Jaguars. Mixon injured his ankle in a Week 2 game against the Bears and missed Sunday’s loss to the Vikings. Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards was fined $16,883 for a
Kliff Kingsbury Addresses Return To Coaching, Commanders Hire
When Kliff Kingsbury was fired as head coach of the Cardinals last January, his coaching future was in doubt. He found himself back in the NFL this offseason, however, and his tenure as offensive coordinator of the Commanders has been impressive to date. “I really didn’t think I was ever going to
Raiders rule out top players Davante Adams (hamstring), Maxx Crosby (ankle) against Browns
Crosby rarely misses a snap, let alone an entire game. However, the engine of the Raiders defense played just 81.4% of the snaps in the disappointing Week 3 loss to Carolina while dealing with the ankle issue. Sunday will mark the first game of his six-year career that Crosby will
Top 150 RB/WR/TE options in Week 3 of 2024 NFL season
We’ve firmly established the fantasy cheat code of targeting whoever is going up against the defenses of the Commanders and Panthers for the time being. We really don’t have a defense to avoid right now. The Texans and Bears looked pretty great defensively on Sunday night. The Bears still allowed
Demario Davis ruled out due to injury for first time in career
Saints linebacker Demario Davis is in his 13th NFL season, but he’s still experiencing some things for the first time. This week’s addition to the list is missing a game due to injury. Davis missed one game in 2021 due to the league’s COVID protocols, but he was ruled out
Chiefs rule Mike Danna out for Week 4
The Chiefs will not have one of their key defensive players when they take on the Chargers this weekend. Defensive end Mike Danna has been ruled out with a calf injury. Danna was added to the injury report as a non-participant on Thursday. While he was limited on Friday he
Chiefs-Chargers will feature an NFL-first coaching matchup
NFL fans, per usual, will be tuning in to watch quarterback Patrick Mahomes lead the defending back-to-back Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Mahomes and company will travel to Sofi Stadium in Los Angeles to face new head coach Jim Harbaugh and the Chargers. But aside from the
Maxx Crosby, Davante Adams ruled out for Raiders in Week 4
The Raiders won’t have their two best players on the field when they play the Browns on Sunday. Defensive end Maxx Crosby and receiver Davante Adams were two of several players head coach Antonio Pierce ruled out for Week 4 in his Friday press conference. Crosby is dealing with a
Cowboys’ Micah Parsons Suffers High Ankle Sprain; DeMarcus Lawrence Facing Multi-Week Absence
The Cowboys earned an important win on Thursday night, but the team did suffer multiple injury scares on defense. Edge rusher Micah Parsons is dealing with a high ankle sprain, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. The two-time All-Pro exited Dallas’ win over the Giants late in the fourth quarter. X-rays
Saints LB Demario Davis to miss first game due to injury in 13-year career
It’s an incredible run for a player as violent and productive as Davis. The sideline-to-sideline demon has been the heart and soul of the Saints’ defensive core for the past seven years, owning the ability to stuff the run, cover in space and unleash timely blitzes. Given his ferocious style,
NFL Fantasy Football Podcast: Week 4: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em
In the latest episode of the NFL Fantasy Football Podcast, Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones break down Florio’s “Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em” column, designed to help fantasy managers make tough roster decisions each week. Tune in to find out who you should start and sit this week!
Report: DeMarcus Lawrence is expected to miss multiple weeks with foot injury
The Cowboys will be without DeMarcus Lawrence for some time after he suffered an injury in Thursday’s win over the Giants. Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, Lawrence is expected to be out for multiple weeks due to a foot injury. Lawrence suffered the injury during the first drive of
Colts rule out Kenny Moore II, Kwity Paye
The Colts will be down a pair of defensive players against the Steelers on Sunday. Head coach Shane Steichen said cornerback Kenny Moore II and defensive end Kwity Paye have been ruled out for this week’s game. Moore hurt his hip in last Sunday’s win over the Bears while Paye
49ers GM provides update on Christian McCaffrey
San Francisco 49ers star Christian McCaffrey has returned from visiting with a specialist overseas, but the team is not yet ready to say when he might make his 2024 debut. McCaffrey has been sidelined since the start of the season with an Achilles injury. Niners head coach Kyle Shanahan said
Micah Parsons suffered high ankle sprain in win vs. Giants; Cowboys LB’s status to be determined
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons suffered a high ankle sprain during Thursday night’s win over the New York Giants, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Friday, per a source. Parsons exited the game in the fourth quarter and was eventually carted to the locker room after being examined in the
Report: Micah Parsons has high-ankle sprain
X-rays on the ankle of Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons were negative, which is positive. But the MRI was positive. Which is negative. Via Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Parsons suffered a high-ankle sprain late in last night’s win over the Giants. It’s unknown whether and to what extent he’ll miss
Patriots Encouraged By Drake Maye’s Development; No Timeline For QB Change
Jacoby Brissett remains atop the Patriots’ quarterback depth chart for the time being. It has long been assumed Drake Maye will take over the starting gig at some point in 2024, though, and the first-round rookie continues to draw praise. New England has been “very encouraged” by Maye’s progress so far, Phil
NFL Fantasy 2024 Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em: Defenses for Week 3
Through the first two games, the Ravens defense has not looked like the elite unit from last year. They’ve scored just 11 fantasy points in total. Now they face a Cowboys offense that, despite not looking like the best version of itself just yet, has plenty of firepower. Baltimore’s not
Coco Gauff advances at the China Open; Alcaraz and Medvedev progress
BEIJING — Coco Gauff reached the third round of the China Open by beating Clara Burel 7-5, 6-3 in her first match since the U.S. Open. The No. 6-ranked Gauff, who saved a set point when trailing 5-4 in the first set, will play Katie Boulter of Britain, who advanced
Alexander Mattison named NFLPA Community MVP for Week 4
The NFL Players Association announced on Friday that Raiders running back Alexander Mattison has been named their Community MVP for Week Four of the 2024 season. Mattison surprised two families with tickets, pre- and post-game passes, transportation, T-shirts and a meet-and-greet at the Raiders home opener earlier this month. Through
Columnist hints Patriots will soon make big Drake Maye decision
First-year head coach Jerod Mayo insisted earlier this week that veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett gives the New England Patriots (1-2) “the best chance” to earn a win at the San Francisco 49ers (1-2) this coming Sunday. Nevertheless, Patriots columnist Karen Guregian of MassLive shared on Friday that rookie Drake Maye “is definitely gaining ground” and could
Ten players who’ll out/underperform projections in Week 4 of 2024 NFL season
PROJECTED POINTS: 18.4 Matt: Burrow finally had a great game, to the tune of 25.4 fantasy points on Monday Night Football! Now he’s an auto-start again, right?! Well … no. That was the first time Burrow topped his projection since November 2023. And it was against the QB-friendly Commanders, who
NFL Fantasy 2024 Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em: Kickers for Week 3
You have lineup questions, we have lineup answers — at least we hope so. Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em is here to help fantasy managers make difficult roster decisions. And you know what is a good move? Starting CeeDee Lamb. But that’s too obvious, so you won’t see such simple analysis
Linebacker LaVar Arrington Jr. Commits to 2025 All-American Bowl
Linebacker LaVar Arrington Jr. (Covina, CA/ Charter Oak High School) has officially accepted his invitation to the 2025 All-American Bowl. Having been selected to play in the twenty fifth edition of the All-American Bowl, Arrington Jr. will play in the annual East vs. West matchup on Saturday, January 11, 2025,
Daniel Bellinger on blown facemask call: I asked for an explanation and didn’t get any
The officiating crew committed a baffling mistake on Thursday night when Giants tight end Daniel Bellinger was flagged for facemasking, even though replays showed that Bellinger didn’t grab Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown’s facemask, and instead Overshown grabbed Bellinger’s facemask. That mistake was a 30-yard swing favoring the Cowboys. After the
Latest On Eagles CB Cooper DeJean
When Cooper DeJean was drafted, he joined an Eagles secondary which underwent a number of changes in 2024. The second-rounder played at both corner and safety during his college tenure, but the team has narrowed down his role for the time being. “Yeah, right now he’s the backup nickel,” defensive coordinator Vic
Vikings WR Justin Jefferson excited to play Jaire Alexander, not ‘tripping’ over Packers CB’s ‘head game’
Jefferson has had some monster games against Green Bay, generating 150-plus yards twice against former Packers defensive coordinator Joe Barry. When Alexander has been matched up one-on-one with Jefferson, the corner has slowed the best wideout in the league, but it’s a small sample size. Per Next Gen Stats, Jefferson
Tight ends for Week 3
Through two games, Schultz has just five catches for 37 yards, with a single-digit total in fantasy points. The Texans might boast a high-powered offense, but with three viable receivers all fighting for volume, plus Joe Mixon getting plenty of carries, there just has not been enough action to also
Giants miss Saquon Barkley, badly
The Giants miss running back Saquon Barkley. We all saw it coming, thanks to the team’s ill-advised decision to welcome Hard Knocks cameras and microphones into the building during the offseason. As they discussed their plans for Barkley, it became clear that they viewed him as easily replaceable. As it
Jordan Addison feels ready to return to Vikings lineup
Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison returned to practice on Wednesday and he feels ready to return to the lineup for Sunday’s game against the Packers. Addison injured his ankle in the Vikings’ season-opening win over the Giants and has worked as a limited participant in practice the last two days.
Mike Evans discusses relationship with Tom Brady
Current Tampa Bay Buccaneers starting quarterback Baker Mayfield generated headlines when he said earlier this month that some individuals within the organization were “pretty stressed out” and “weren’t having as much fun” when Tom Brady was the club’s QB1 from 2020 through the 2022 season. During a recent chat with Greg Auman