Saints vs. Falcons prediction: Odds, expert picks, player news, injury updates, trends, and stats
Derek Carr and the Saints (2-1) are in Atlanta Sunday to face Kirk Cousins and the Falcons (1-2) in a key, early season NFC South battle. The overriding question for bettors is: can either side be trusted? The Saints scored 91 points in their first two games only to be
Week 4 NFL underdog report: Road dogs rule with veteran QBs
The Bengals haven’t won a regular-season game since last January and the Panthers haven’t had a two-game win streak since 2021. One of those statements will become false in Week 4. Here’s this week’s underdog report (odds via ESPN Bet). Carolina Panthers at Cincinnati Bengals (-4) Don’t think the Bengals
Dak Prescott, Cowboys get ‘huge’ win over Giants but can’t ‘get overexcited about what we’ve done’
It was Dallas’ 14th win in the last 15 matchups of the one-sided rivalry, with Prescott having now prevailed in 13 consecutive starts against New York. That’s the second-longest QB win streak against a single opponent since 1950, per NFL Research. Prescott was excellent on the evening, completing 22 of
49ers to begin testing Christian McCaffrey’s readiness “sooner than later”
49ers running back Christian McCaffrey has two more weeks on injured reserve, but after two weeks of rest, he’s readying to see what he can do in rehab. “I think we’ll get a better idea here over the next couple of weeks,” coach Kyle Shanahan said on his weekly radio
Top 150 RB/WR/TE options in Week 4 of 2024 NFL season
I know this is a column to discuss RBs, WRs and TEs, but I did want to take a moment to talk about how worried I am about Anthony Richardson and C.J. Stroud, who are both outside of the top 14 fantasy QBs heading into Week 4. Richardson was supposed
Eagles star reconsidering upcoming retirement amid strong start
Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham said in July that he’d be retiring following the 2024 campaign. Now, amid a strong start to the season, the 36-year-old is reconsidering his decision. “Honestly, I’m going to stay ready just for one more year,” Graham said, according to NBC Sports Philadelphia’s Reuben
X-rays negative on Micah Parsons’ injured ankle, but he will undergo an MRI
Cowboys defensive end Micah Parsons injured his left ankle with 3:30 remaining Thursday night. He was carted to the X-ray room, giving Cowboys fans a scare in the 20-15 win. Parsons told reporters that X-rays were negative, but he will undergo an MRI on Friday. The Cowboys have 10 days
Reports: Chicago Sky fire coach Teresa Weatherspoon after 1 season
CHICAGO — The Chicago Sky fired coach Teresa Weatherspoon after one season, reports said Thursday. The Chicago Sun-Times and Chicago Tribune cited unidentified sources in reporting that Weatherspoon had been let go. The Sky did not immediately return a message sent by The Associated Press seeking confirmation of the reports.
Takeaways from Cowboys’ ugly ‘TNF’ win over Giants
It wasn’t pretty, but the Dallas Cowboys broke a two-game losing skid, defeating the New York Giants (1-3) for the seventh straight time in a 20-15 win on “Thursday Night Football.” Here are five takeaways from the action: Cowboys don’t look like a playoff team After coming out guns blazing
Giants standout rookie WR Malik Nabers leaves Thursday night loss with concussion
A historic and brilliant start to the rookie season of Malik Nabers was dimmed Thursday night when the New York Giants wide receiver suffered a concussion. Nabers was ruled out just before the Giants’ 20-15 loss to the Dallas Cowboys went final. Nabers, attempting to make a diving catch along
2024 NFL Week 4: Top Takeaways for Every Game | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Dallas Cowboys 20, New York Giants 15 It’s been forever and a day since the New York Giants beat the Dallas Cowboys. The last time Daniel Jones faced them, the G-Men were shelled by 40. But heading into Thursday’s game, Jones told reporters that he’d learned from
NFL Fantasy 2024 Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em: Quarterbacks for Week 4
This one is a little spicy, I know. I’m not saying the guy is a must-sit, but it’s OK for those Richardson owners who are in a 10-team league or have another trustworthy QB on their roster to get away from him this week. Richardson has suffered turnover problems, reflected
The ‘Franchise all-time TD leaders’ quiz
Derrick Henry and the Baltimore Ravens got a much-needed first win of the season in Dallas to set up a huge early season AFC matchup with the Bills on “Sunday Night Football.” Henry ran all over the Cowboys defense in Week 3, toting the ball 25 times for 151 yards
Thursday Night Football: Cowboys hold on for 20-15 win over Giants
Dak Prescott can’t lose to the Giants, even when the Cowboys aren’t at their best. The Cowboys let the Giants hang around and gave them a chance to win at the end, but Thursday’s game between the NFC East rivals ended as the previous 12 did with Prescott as the
Yankees wrap up AL East with 10-1 win over Orioles, with Judge hitting 58th homer
NEW YORK — Aaron Judge hit his major league-leading 58th home run, going deep for the fifth straight game to help the New York Yankees wrap up their second AL East title in three years with a 10-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday night. Giancarlo Stanton had four
Watch: Cowboys’ Brandon Aubrey makes another 60-yard FG
Move over, Justin Tucker. The Dallas Cowboys now have the best kicker in football and his name is Brandon Aubrey. Aubrey is not only ridiculously accurate, but he also has one of the strongest legs in the NFL and has started to make 60-yard field goals a routine thing. He
What We Learned from Cowboys’ win over Giants on Thursday night
Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys got back on the winning track, but it wasn’t easy. Prescott, CeeDee Lamb and kicker Brandon Aubrey edged past the rival New York Giants on Thursday night. Giants quarterback Daniel Jones and rookie receiver Malik Nabers had their moments, but New York kicker Greg
Micah Parsons, Malik Nabers injured on back-to-back plays
Cowboys defensive end Micah Parsons has had a rough night. He got cleared from a concussion in the first half but missed time with a neck injury. With 3:30 left, Parsons was rushing on center John Michael Schmitz Jr. when he got rolled from behind by offensive guard Greg Van
NFL Fantasy 2024 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Running backs for Week 4
Is Aaron Jones about to go off against his former team? Will Najee Harris take advantage of a matchup with the Colts? Check out all of Michael F. Florio’s RB starts and sits for Week 4 of the NFL fantasy football season. This content was brought to you by: NFL.com
Chargers DC Jesse Minter Generating Early HC Buzz
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
NFL fines C.J. Gardner-Johnson for illegal hit on Alvin Kamara
Dirty is as dirty does. Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson, who accurately called out the Saints for a “cheap shot” on teammate DeVonta Smith, had a cheap shot of his own. As far as 345 Park Avenue is concerned. Per a source with knowledge of the situation, Gardner-Johnson was fined for
7 Mountain West schools agree to stay, steadying the conference amid realignment
Seven Mountain West schools have agreed to remain in the league amid overtures by the Pac-12 to lure away at least one more of its teams, the conference announced Thursday. The move comes after the Pac-12, which was reduced to just two teams after last summer’s realignment, announced two weeks
Packers QB Jordan Love says he’s getting better every day
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
Todd Bowles pushes back against calls for more Bucky Irving over Rachaad White in Bucs’ run game
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
DeMarcus Lawrence questionable to return with foot injury
Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence was injured on the Giants first drive of the second half. He was examined on the bench before heading to the X-ray room with a foot injury. He is questionable to return. Cowboys linebacker Marist Liufau was injured later in the drive, with 9:39 remaining
NFL Fantasy Football Podcast: Week 4 predictions: Top scorers, sleepers, and encore performers
Join Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio and LaQuan Jones as they discuss the latest in NFL fantasy football. This content was brought to you by: NFL.com | Fantasy
OL Rumors: Patriots, Moses, Cards, 49ers
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
Week 4 NFL picks: Cowboys unanimously picked to beat Giants on Thursday; who wins Bills-Ravens?
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
Thursday Night Football: Cowboys hold 14-9 lead at halftime
The Cowboys have done what they haven’t done since the season opener. They lead the Giants 14-9 at halftime. The Cowboys, who rank 32nd against the run and 30th in points allowed, gave up only 29 rushing yards and three field goals in the first half. They trailed the Saints
Top five NFL injuries and contingency plans for Week 4
New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara (hip/ribs) @ Atlanta FalconsDate/Time: Sunday, 1:00 pm EasternNew Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara was added to Wednesday’s injury report after evidently suffering Week 3 hip and ribs injuries. Kamara is no stranger to playing through injury, notably having suffered a ribs cartilage fracture
Watch: Giants drive stalls because of horrible missed penalty
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
NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Thursday, Sept. 26
NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com’s transaction hub for a daily breakdown. This content was brought to you by: NFL.com | Official Site of the National Football League
CeeDee Lamb has 55-yard touchdown, 85 receiving yards already
Cowboys receiver CeeDee Lamb spent last week grousing about his play in the loss to the Ravens. He’s happy so far this week. Lamb caught a 55-yard touchdown pass from Dak Prescott to give the Cowboys a 14-6 lead over the Giants with 9:16 remaining in the first half. Lamb
Wide receivers for Week 4
Never a doubt! Johnson had been my guy all summer long, but the first few weeks of the season had me worried. With Andy Dalton getting the start in Week 3, though, we got the Diontae I envisioned in the offseason. He went off for 26.2 fantasy points, finishing as
Officials call facemask penalty on wrong team, costing the Giants
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.
Justin Herbert Trending Towards Playing In Week 4
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
Top five Sunday games to watch in Week 4 of 2024 NFL Season
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
Dak Prescott has perfect drive to give Cowboys a 7-3 lead
Dak Prescott is cooking with grease now. After missing on his only pass on a three-and-out to start the game, Prescott went 9-for-9 for 82 yards and a touchdown on the Cowboys’ second possession. Rico Dowdle scored on a 15-yard catch-and-run to give the Cowboys a 7-3 lead. Officials threw
Browns vs. Raiders prediction: Odds, expert picks, player news, injury updates, trends, and stats
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
Justin Jefferson on matchup with Jaire Alexander: “He cares about it more than I do”
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
AFC South rookie grades: How has each team’s top pick fared?
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%
NFL QB Index, Week 4: Josh Allen new No. 1; Sam Darnold, Brock Purdy enter top 10
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
NFL Rumors: Eagles’ Gardner-Johnson Fined for Illegal Hit on Saints’ Alvin Kamara | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Gus Stark/Getty Images Philadelphia Eagles defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson was reportedly fined for the second straight game. Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk reported Thursday that the NFL fined Gardner-Johnson for throwing New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara down after he was out of bounds on the third play
Tight ends for Week 4
Otton is coming off his best game of the season in Week 3, when he caught seven of his eight targets for 47 yards. But that was in a game where Patrick Surtain II was able to limit Mike Evans‘ production, so the Bucs had to get their secondary options
NFL Fantasy 2024 Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em: Kickers for Week 4
Santos only had six fantasy points last week, but don’t overlook him hitting double digits in the two games before that. He has hit a 50-yarder in every game this season, with four total on the year. (He also just missed one last week, which would have given him double
NFL Fantasy 2024 Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em: Defenses for Week 4
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 Justin Jefferson. But that’s too obvious, so you won’t see such simple analysis
NFL Practice Squad Updates: 9/26/24
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
Bears OC Shane Waldron takes responsibility for disastrous fourth-and-goal vs. Colts
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
Ravens TE Mark Andrews not too worried about slow statistical start: ‘My time will come’
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
Week 4 Thursday inactives: Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants
The official inactives for Week 4 Thursday Night Football: Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants This content was brought to you by: NFL.com | Official Site of the National Football League
















































