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
‘I’m finally playing ball and having fun with the guys’
Chase is due $4.86 million in 2024, excruciatingly low for a wideout of his caliber. In Year 5 of his contract, that number jumps to $21.816 million. With no deal coming this year, the storyline will reboot in the offseason. Chase sat out training camp practices in an attempt to
Wide receivers for Week 3
The only thing scary about McLaurin right now is starting him in fantasy leagues. He was targeted just 11 times in the first two games. Now, he leads the team in that category, but it’s not enough volume. He also has been tethered to the left side of the field
Kliff Kingsbury: Cool to see Kyler Murray playing as well as he is
Kliff Kingsbury is back in Arizona for the first time since the Cardinals fired him as their head coach after the 2022 season, but the Commanders offensive coordinator says he is not carrying any bad feelings about how things ended. Kingsbury said on Thursday that he has “nothing but good
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Justin Ford/Getty Images Virginia Tech at No. 7 Miami (-17.5) (7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN) Kentucky at No. 6 Ole Miss (-15.5) (Noon ET, ABC) Minnesota at No. 12 Michigan (-10) (Noon ET, Fox) No. 20 Oklahoma State at No. 23 Kansas State (-5) (Noon ET, ESPN) No. 22 BYU at
Running backs for Week 3
The Bears offense has underwhelmed, and it is dragging everyone in it down. The offensive line gets most of the blame, especially on the interior. Swift has logged 24 carries this season, averaging 2 yards per attempt, and an alarming -4 yards before contact. That means he has to run
Can Trevor Lawrence “flip a switch” again, like he did in 2022?
On Wednesday, while explaining the team’s embarrassing 47-10 loss to the Bills on Monday Night Football, Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence said this: “We’ve been in a worse spot than this before.” Have they, though? Actually, they have. Two years ago, a loss to the then-hapless Broncos in London dropped the
‘I’m not a running back’
Cleveland’s offense is bad — 31st in total yards bad — and Watson’s performance has been even worse. Among quarterbacks to start all three games this season, Watson ranks last in passing yards per attempt (4.8), yards per dropback (3.8), success rate (31.9 percent) and sacks taken (16). Inexplicably —
Kershaw still hopeful he can pitch for playoff-bound Dodgers if stubborn toe injury heals
LOS ANGELES — Clayton Kershaw is hopeful he can pitch for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the postseason, although his stubborn toe injury has still not healed. The three-time National League Cy Young Award winner has been limited to playing catch this week rather than face hitters. Kershaw went on
Five potential landing spots for Bryce Young to resurrect his NFL career
If Panthers quarterback Bryce Young is to resurrect his NFL career, it most likely won’t be in Carolina. Panthers head coach Dave Canales benched him in Week 3, and Carolina’s offense came to life with veteran Andy Dalton at quarterback. However, after only 18 NFL starts, it’s far too early
NFL Fantasy 2024 Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em: Quarterbacks for Week 3
Rodgers put up a better fantasy day in Week 2, but he was still limited to just 15 points. He has failed to throw for 180 yards in either game this season, and it’s not like you can ever expect him to make up for any shortcomings in the passing
Brian Daboll: Daniel Jones played well, we couldn’t get our run game going
Despite the Giants putting only 15 points on the board, coach Brian Daboll praised quarterback Daniel Jones after Thursday night’s loss to the Cowboys. “I thought the quarterback played well, made a lot of good decisions, throws. We couldn’t get our run game going,” Daboll said. “We kind of controlled
Four keys to the Cowboys at Giants ‘Thursday Night Football’ game
Coming off their first win of the 2024 season, the New York Giants host the division-rival Dallas Cowboys, fresh off their second straight home loss. The Cowboys are looking to avoid falling to 1-3 for the first time since 2010. For the Giants, they look to defend their home better
Athletics bid emotional farewell to Oakland Coliseum that they called home since 1968
OAKLAND, Calif. — Mark Kotsay treated this moment, this daunting day, like the World Series he has never had as a player or manager. Kotsay fought tears, just like so many others Thursday, as the Oakland Athletics bid an emotional farewell to their beloved Coliseum they’ve called home since 1968,
Nico Collins pops up on Texans’ practice report with a hamstring injury
The Texans are banged up heading into Sunday’s game against the Jaguars. They added receiver Nico Collins to the practice report Thursday. He was a limited participant with a hamstring injury, an indication Collins was injured at practice. The Texans already could be without receiver Tank Dell (chest) as he
Fantasy football 2024 Week 4 sleepers: Caleb Williams, Justin Fields set for big games?
Marcas Grant highlights 10 sleepers to consider for your fantasy football lineup in Week 4, including a pair of quarterbacks poised for a breakout. Plus, which two emerging NFC West wideouts deserve some attention? This content was brought to you by: NFL.com | Official Site of the National Football League
Insider expands on reported change in Steelers’ QB situation
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler raised eyebrows when he revealed on Wednesday that “Justin Fields continues to build momentum” to remain the Pittsburgh Steelers’ starting quarterback and has been referred to as “QB1” by some teammates as veteran Russell Wilson continues to recover from a lingering calf issue. Well-known NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated
Week 3 preview — panic or patience for Dalton Kincaid + vintage Adam Thielen loading
In this episode of the NFL Fantasy Football Podcast, Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio and LaQuan Jones dive into the latest NFL headlines, including the Miami Dolphins placing quarterback Tua Tagovailoa on injured reserve. Can fantasy managers trust any of the Dolphins’ pass catchers moving forward? The guys then preview
Skylar Thompson, Raheem Mostert limited in Thursday practice
Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel noted it’s “a little premature” to name a starter at quarterback for Monday night’s game against the Titans. But Skylar Thompson was at least on the field for Miami’s first practice of the week. The team listed Thompson (ribs) as a limited participant in Thursday’s
Why undefeated Steelers deserve the NFL’s attention and respect
The Pittsburgh Steelers are among the five remaining undefeated teams in the NFL. Led by longtime head coach Mike Tomlin, the Steelers have gotten off to their first 3-0 start since 2020 and the fourth time under his tenure. This will tremendously boost his ability to continue his streak of
Friday schedule for NASCAR at Kansas Speedway
Friday marks the end of the first round of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series playoffs. Two drivers will be eliminated. Both the ARCA and NASCAR Truck Series will practice, qualify and race Friday at Kansas Speedway. The Cup and Xfinity garages will be open Friday. Both series do not get
49ers backup LB Curtis Robinson carted off practice with a knee injury
The 49ers can’t catch a break . . . unless it’s a literally break. The team saw three players return to the practice field Thursday, but before the session even began, the 49ers lost another player. Backup linebacker Curtis Robinson was carted off the field during special teams work, Matt
Kareem Hunt eager to ‘shock the world’ in second stint with Chiefs: ‘A long time coming’
Hunt began his career with a bang, rushing for a league-best 1,327 yards and eight touchdowns in 2017 as part of the same rookie class as superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Despite Mahomes quickly establishing himself as an elite player in the NFL, it was Hunt who made his mark on
Top scorers, sleepers, and last chances
In this episode of the NFL Fantasy Football Podcast, Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio and LaQuan Jones discuss whether they trust Jordan Love if he plays this week and how this would affect the Packers wide receivers. Then they make their Week 3 predictions, including which running back they believe
Watch: Giants rookie pulls sick ankle-breaker on Cowboys defender
Malik Nabers gave us some DeAndre Hopkins-on-DeAngelo Hall energy in Week 4. The New York Giants rookie wide receiver went viral on Thursday night against the Dallas Cowboys for the sick ankle-breaker he pulled on Cowboys cornerback Andrew Booth. Nabers was on an island with Booth and gave him a
Davante Adams added to Raiders injury report after limited practice
The Raiders made a big addition to their injury report on Thursday. Wide receiver Davante Adams was limited in practice because of a hamstring injury. Adams was not on the report at all on Wednesday and did not appear on any reports in the first three weeks of the season.
Kings defenseman Drew Doughty undergoing testing for lower-body injury
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty is undergoing further testing because of a lower-body injury he sustained in a preseason game at the Vegas Golden Knights. Doughty hurt his left leg Wednesday when he slammed into the boards while engaged with Golden Knights forward Tanner Pearson
Malik Nabers continues to mirror another LSU great in NFL
New York Giants rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers drew comparisons to former Louisiana State University standouts Ja’Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson throughout his draft process this spring. Now four games into his rookie season, Nabers is in an eerily similar situation to the latter superstar. The similarities between Nabers and
Justin Herbert limited for second consecutive day
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert remained limited in Thursday’s practice. Herbert initially injured his right ankle in Week 2 against the Panthers and aggravated it in the third quarter of last Sunday’s loss in Pittsburgh. He did not return to the game and was in a walking boot afterward. He will
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Week 3 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!
Giants players share frustrations after close loss to Cowboys
The New York Giants fell 20-15 to their division-rival Dallas Cowboys on “Thursday Night Football,” failing to find the endzone but putting up five field goals in a tight game. Thursday’s win was the slimmest margin of victory for Dallas over New York since it won 37-34 in 2020. It
Thursday Night Football: Giants will have WR Darius Slayton vs. Cowboys
Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton is dressed for Thursday Night Football. Slayton, who has seven catches for 66 yards this season, was listed as questionable with a thumb injury that limited him in practice all week. The Giants already had ruled out cornerbacks Adoree’ Jackson (calf) and Dru Phillips (calf).