Month: September 2024

After allowing more than 23 points per game last season, the Chargers’ defense has emerged as one of the league’s top units in 2024. The unit has allowed just 33 points over its first three games, earning new defensive coordinator Jesse Minter some attention early in his second NFL coaching

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love practiced again on Thursday, though it’s worth noting that he was limited. His status for Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings is still up in the air, but Love is making it seem like he’s getting closer and closer by the practice. “Yeah, we’re

Bowles’ theory is perfectly acceptable, especially in the small sample size that is a three-game stretch. But if this trend continues over six games or so, he’ll have a tougher time defending his stance. Those who’d like to turn to advanced metrics to dive deeper into this won’t find undeniable

The Patriots entered training camp with significant questions along their offensive line; those have not been answered, as the team continues to delay Drake Maye‘s debut. This could set up a historically rare succession at the game’s highest-profile O-line position. The Pats may be on the verge of starting a

Will the Giants snap their six-game skid versus the Cowboys on Thursday night? Can the Vikings escape Lambeau Field undefeated? And who’s taking Sunday night’s AFC heavyweight bout between the Bills and Ravens? Check out the Week 4 game picks! This content was brought to you by: NFL.com | Official

The New York Giants had a strong drive going in the first quarter of their Thursday night game against the Dallas Cowboys, only to have it stall out because of facemask penalty on tight end Daniel Bellinger. There was just one problem with the call. Bellinger did not do anything

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The Giants didn’t score in the 2023 season opener against the Cowboys at MetLife Stadium, getting blown out 40-0. They already have done more after one drive in Thursday Night Football. The Giants forced a three-and-out on the opening drive and then drove down the field for a field goal.

The last we saw of Justin Herbert was the Chargers quarterback limping off the field midway through the third quarter of last weekend’s loss to the Steelers. Head coach Jim Harbaugh made the move to sub in backup Taylor Heinicke, likely a smart move as Heinicke was sacked three more

WHERE: Raymond James Stadium (Tampa, Fla.) WHEN: 1 p.m. ET | FOX Both of these 2-1 teams have beaten top teams but also have dropped games in which they were a considerable favorite, raising questions about their consistency. In their surpising home loss to the Broncos in Week 3, the Bucs looked nothing

The Cleveland Browns (0-3) stumble into Vegas in search of their first win Sunday when they take the field at Allegiant Stadium against the Raiders (1-2). It is a game that may well be a difficult watch as these teams have struggled to move the ball on offense let alone

Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson and Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander will meet again on Sunday. They have had some battles. And Jefferson knows that Alexander likes to chirp. “He likes to do that stuff to get inside someone’s head,” Jefferson told reporters on Thursday, via Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com. “I’m not

After three weeks of the regular season, several rookies are already making their mark in the NFL. Here’s an evaluation of each AFC South team’s top draft pick, accompanied by a grade based on how they have fared:  Houston Texans CB Kamari Lassiter (No. 42 overall pick) Playing in 99%

Patrick Mahomes is ousted from the top spot in Nick Shook’s QB Index rankings entering Week 4 of the 2024 NFL season. Check out the updated pecking order, 1-32. This content was brought to you by: NFL.com | Official Site of the National Football League

Here are Thursday’s practice squad moves: Buffalo Bills Chicago Bears Detroit Lions Signed: LB Abraham Beauplan Green Bay Packers Kansas City Chiefs Los Angeles Chargers Signed: OL Braeden Daniels Miami Dolphins Fortson will make his way back to Missouri, doing so after the Dolphins released him in August. Fortson combined

Waldron admitted that in the aforementioned scenario, he’d have preferred if the offense had lined up quicker, and he noted that two previous interior runs didn’t result in success. But when it came to granular changes, Waldron declined to dive into the details, instead speaking generally about the plans to

Andrews suffered a serious injury to his foot and ankle in Week 11 last season and was shelved until the Ravens’ AFC Championship Game loss to the Chiefs. He also was involved in a car crash in August, which Andrews called “a serious thing.” But Andrews, who hasn’t been listed

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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is ready for a duel with Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander in Week 4, but he is not falling for some of Alexander’s tactics. Jefferson more or less blew off Alexander when discussing the matchup on Thursday, but he made clear he was

Justin Fields appears to be moving toward solidification of the Steelers’ starting quarterback job, one he could not win during training camp. Pittsburgh is 3-0, and Russell Wilson saw a calf injury deny him the chance to begin a starter run with the team. Wilson remains limited in practice. While

The 49ers placed star running back Christian McCaffrey (Achilles tendinitis) on injured reserve nearly two weeks ago, sidelining him for at least four games. However, there is growing belief it could be much longer. On Monday night, ESPN insider Adam Schefter reported that McCaffrey is traveling to Germany over the

Here are Thursday’s minor moves: Buffalo Bills Dallas Cowboys Los Angeles Chargers New York Giants Without Adoree’ Jackson and Dru Phillips, the Giants will move Shelley up to their gameday roster. Shelley has not played since last season, attending training camp with the Vikings but landing with the Giants shortly

While the 49ers appear in slightly better shape compared to their injury-marred 2020 season, the team has seen its star-stacked roster run into significant health trouble at an early juncture this fall. Injuries have played a major role in the defending NFC champions’ 1-2 record. Some of the pieces will

While the 49ers appear in slightly better shape compared to their injury-marred 2020 season, the team has seen its star-stacked roster run into significant health trouble at an early juncture. Injuries have played a major role in the defending NFC champions’ 1-2 record. Some of the pieces will return, though

First-year New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo declaring on Wednesday that adding a journeyman to the club’s quarterback room was “not in our plans at this current time” caused some to assume rookie Drake Maye will soon replace Jacoby Brissett as the team’s QB1.  During a Thursday appearance on Boston radio

Not exactly known for keeping his opinions to himself, Rex Ryan has taken aim at the Cowboys’ defensive performance. More specifically, the longtime ESPN analyst points to the Cowboys making him an offer to be their defensive coordinator this offseason. Ryan interviewed for the job that went to Mike Zimmer,

After his first three starts, it’s fair to say Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott hasn’t lived up to his four-year, $240M contract extension. But is it all his fault? Prescott has completed 60.7 percent of his passes for four touchdowns and two interceptions and has posted a career-worst 45.5 QBR.

The Cowboys will look to avoid a 1-3 start tonight when they take on the Giants. Dallas is not planning to make major moves with respect to players or personnel, but the door is of course open to an in-season trade in the coming weeks. The 2024 offseason was dominated