Panthers HC explains decision to play Bryce Young vs. Bears
Bryce Young may have entered the game in place of Andy Dalton during the Panthers‘ Week 5 loss to the Bears, but head coach Dave Canales told the media that Dalton would remain the team’s starting quarterback moving forward. Canales explained that the quarterback change was more about limiting Dalton’s exposure behind an
Sunday Night Football: Cowboys have three red zone trips, lead only 6-3 at halftime
The Cowboys had five drives in the first half. They got to Pittsburgh territory on four of them, ending drives at the 36, 11, 15 and 15. Despite three red zone trips, the Cowboys lead only 6-3 at halftime. Dak Prescott committed two turnovers, fumbling on a strip-sack by T.J.
Odell Beckham Jr. Addresses Knee Surgery, Dolphins Deal
Odell Beckham Jr. was activated from the PUP list in time to make his Dolphins debut in Week 5. A knee injury prevented him from being healthy at the start of the campaign, something the veteran wideout recently expounded on. “[After last] season, there was a lot going on in my
Nick Herbig leaves with hamstring injury
Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig could barely walk when he left Sunday Night Football in the third quarter. He limped to the sideline medical tent and then limped from there to the X-ray room. The Steelers list him as questionable to return with a hamstring injury. Herbig has two tackles, half
Week 5 losers: Watson keeps struggling, Bengals keep losing
With most of the Week 5 NFL schedule in the books, it’s time to take a look at some of Sunday’s biggest losers. Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson The Browns signal-caller had a poor performance for the second consecutive week, but Watson was especially bad in Sunday’s 34-13 loss to
Sunday Night Football: Cowboys score fourth-down TD with 20 seconds left for 20-17 win
The Cowboys dominated the Steelers statistically, but Dallas kept shooting itself in the cleat. It took a comeback for the Cowboys to leave Pittsburgh with a win. Jalen Tolbert caught a 4-yard touchdown pass from Dak Prescott on fourth down with 20 seconds remaining to give the Cowboys a 20-17
NFC South Notes: Panthers, Saints, Dennis
Bryce Young may have entered the game in place of Andy Dalton during the Panthers‘ Week 5 loss to the Bears, but head coach Dave Canales told media that Dalton would remain the team’s starting quarterback moving forward. Canales explained that the quarterback change was more about limiting Dalton’s exposure behind an
DeMarvin Leal doubtful to return with stinger
The Steelers now are as thin as the Cowboys at edge rusher. They began the night without Alex Highsmith, who is inactive with a groin injury. They lost Nick Herbig with a hamstring injury in the third quarter. Now, they have lost DeMarvin Leal, who is doubtful to return with
Watch: Justin Fields kick-starts offense with TD vs. Cowboys
The Pittsburgh Steelers turned on the jets in the second half of their “Sunday Night Football” matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. At the beginning of the third quarter on a 2nd-and-11 at Dallas’ 18-yard line, Steelers quarterback Justin Fields dropped back and connected with third-year tight end Connor Heyward on
Cowboys regain lead on Dak Prescott’s touchdown throw
The Cowboys remain 0-for-3 in the red zone, but they have regained the lead with their first touchdown of the night. Dak Prescott threw a 22-yard strike to running back Rico Dowdle to give the Cowboys a 13-10 lead with 13:51 remaining. It completed a 16-play, 90-yard drive. The Cowboys
Browns Not Benching Deshaun Watson
After an embarrassing 34-13 loss to the Commanders dropped the Browns to 1-4, head coach Kevin Stefanski insisted that Deshaun Watson would remain the team’s starting quarterback despite his struggles to start to the season. “We’re not changing quarterbacks,” Stefanski said, via ESPN’s Daniel Oyefusi. “We need to play better.
Justin Fields leaves for concussion check, returns to throw TD pass
Justin Fields was forced out of the game for a concussion check after an illegal hit in the third quarter. On the first play from scrimmage in the second half, Fields scrambled right and then back to the left before throwing incomplete. After he let the ball go, Cowboys defensive
Watch: Steelers’ T.J. Watt reaches 100 career sacks on ‘SNF’
The Pittsburgh Steelers engaged in a classic matchup with the Dallas Cowboys on “Sunday Night Football.” The historic inter-conference rivalry includes three Super Bowl bouts, the most between any two teams all-time. Steelers pass-rusher T.J. Watt added another footnote to the annals of the rivalry, reaching 100 career sacks while
Cowboys rookie LT Tyler Guyton leaves with a knee injury
The injuries are piling up for the Cowboys. They lost their second-round pick, Marshawn Kneeland, on their first defensive series. Kneeland, who was making his first career start at defensive end with DeMarcus Lawrence and Micah Parsons out, left with a knee injury. The Cowboys have ruled him out. In
Dolphins S Jevon Holland Expected To Miss Time
As the Dolphins stopped their losing skid in games Tua Tagovailoa did not finish, another of their top players sustained an injury that is expected to sideline him for a bit. Safety Jevon Holland suffered a broken bone in his hand in Sunday’s win over the Patriots, according to NFL
Marshawn Kneeland questionable to return with knee injury
The Cowboys can’t catch a break at defensive end. They lost Sam Williams for the season on July 28 when he tore the ACL and MCL in his left knee. They lost DeMarcus Lawrence and Micah Parsons last week, with Lawrence now out at least four games on injured reserve
NFL Week 5 winners: Bears, Commanders finally have their QBs
Arizona Cardinals defense The Cardinals forced three turnovers in a 24-23 road upset over the San Francisco 49ers (2-3). Arizona linebacker Kyzir White intercepted San Francisco QB Brock Purdy with 1:32 left in the fourth quarter, sealing the win. The Cardinals (2-3) only generated four takeaways through their first four
Joe Burrow: We’re not a championship-level team right now
Despite 392 yards and five touchdown passes from quarterback Joe Burrow, the Bengals lost to the Ravens 41-38 in overtime. Cincinnati is now 1-4, with the team’s only victory coming over the Panthers last week. That’s not a recipe for a successful season, let alone a championship year — which
49ers K Jake Moody Suffers High Ankle Sprain
Jake Moody was carted off the field after attempting a tackle on a kickoff return in the first half, sidelining him for the remainder of the game. He was replaced by punter Mitch Wishnowsky, who converted a 26-yard field goal before halftime but did not attempt a kick in the
Week 6 Waiver Wire: Breakout Fantasy Football Pickups from Sunday’s Box Scores | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Tank Bigsby recorded career highs in receptions, receiving yards and touchdowns on Sunday. The majority of Bigsby’s yards came on a 65-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter, but it is notable that he had more than double the carries compared to Travis Etienne. Bigsby’s been on the fantasy football radar
Broncos HC Payton compares Nix to this movie character
During the Denver Broncos‘ 34-18 win over the Las Vegas Raiders there was a heated discussion on the sideline between head coach Sean Payton and rookie quarterback Bo Nix. Nix was visibly frustrated and giving Payton an earful. Payton downplayed the incident during his news conference but oddly referred to
Dave Canales: Bryce Young did a “fantastic job,” Andy Dalton remains starter
The Panthers pulled Andy Dalton during Sunday’s loss to the Bears, but they aren’t thinking about going back to Bryce Young as their starting quarterback. Head coach Dave Canales said after the game that Dalton will start against the Falcons next week. Young was 4-of-7 for 58 yards after relieving
Colts G Will Fries To Undergo Leg Surgery
Will Fries was carted off the field during the Colts’ Week 5 loss to the Jaguars. A long-term absence is in store for the fourth-year guard as a result. Fries is set to undergo surgery tonight in a Jacksonville hospital, as noted by Joel A. Erickson of the Indy Star. No
Antonio Pierce on who will start at QB next week: I don’t know
The Raiders made a quarterback change during Sunday’s loss to the Broncos and head coach Antonio Pierce declined to say during his postgame press conference whether it will be a lasting one. Gardner Minshew started for the fifth straight week, but was pulled in the third quarter after throwing his
Injury to kicker costs 49ers dearly in loss to Cardinals
The San Francisco 49ers suffered a bad loss in Week 5, with the Arizona Cardinals coming back in the fourth quarter for a 24-23 win. In one sense, however, the 49ers’ fate may have been sealed late in the first half. 49ers kicker Jake Moody hurt his ankle late in
When will the Browns pull the plug on the Deshaun Watson experiment?
The worst trade-and-sign of the salary cap era isn’t getting any better. The Browns still aren’t getting a return from quarterback Deshaun Watson, whose best days keep fading deeper and deeper into the rearview mirror. What will they do? If he didn’t have two more years of fully-guaranteed pay (at
Raiders Bench QB Gardner Minshew
Gardner Minshew received the backing of Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce earlier in the season, but a quarterback change has indeed been made partway through the team’s Week 5 matchup. Minshew began the game completing 12 of 17 passes for 137 yards and one touchdown. He threw an interception when the
C Austin Corbett, RT Tyler Moton to undergo MRIs on arm injuries
The Panthers offensive line took two big hits during Sunday’s loss to the Bears. Center Austin Corbett and right tackle Tyler Moton left the game and didn’t return. Both have arm injuries that will require an MRI on Monday. Corbett left the locker room with his arm in a sling.
Watch: Giants allow 102-yard touchdown on fumble return
If there’s any wonder why the New York Giants have struggled this season, look no further than how they ended their first drive against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field in Seattle, Wash. on Sunday. The Giants took the ball down to the Seattle 5 for a 1st-and-goal situation in
After Kyren Williams fumble, Tucker Kraft 66-yard TD gives Packers 17-13 lead
The Rams were on the move and looked like they were poised to extend their 13-10 lead coming out of halftime. But things changed quickly, and now the Packers have a 17-13 advantage. On second-and-6 from the Green Bay 27, running back Kyrie Williams fumbled on a carry up the
Tom Gores To Purchase Minority Share Of Chargers
Dean Spanos is set to remain the Chargers’ controlling owner, but his siblings will soon have their respective shares in the team bought out. A deal is in place for Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores to buy a 27% stake in the franchise, as detailed by ESPN’s Kris Rhim and Michael Rothenstein.
Seahawks tie Giants 10-10 just before halftime
The Giants offense put together three long drives that resulted in points in the first half against the Seahawks on Sunday, but only two of those scores were their own. Wan’Dale Robinson caught a seven-yard touchdown from Daniel Jones and Greg Joseph made a field goal, but running back Eric
Watch: Raiders rookie TE Brock Bowers scores magnificent TD
Brock Bowers‘ first NFL touchdown was a jaw-dropper. Early in the first quarter against the Denver Broncos, Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II tossed a slightly underthrown pass on a 1st-and-10 at Las Vegas’ 43-yard line. However, the rookie tight end leaped over Broncos safety P.J. Locke before taking
Seahawks up 7-0 after 101-yard fumble return by Rayshawn Jenkins
The Giants rolled the dice on fourth down in a bid to take a 7-0 lead in Seattle, but the decision backfired on them. Running back Eric Gray lost the ball after getting stuffed on the goal line and Seahawks safety Rayshawn Jenkins picked the ball up in his own
Bears’ Teven Jenkins Still Aiming For Extension; Nate Davis Likely To Be Cut?
The guard position could see multiple changes for the Bears this offseason. Teven Jenkins is a pending free agent, while Nate Davis‘ pact does not include guaranteed money after the 2024 campaign. Jenkins was eligible for an extension this offseason, and he attempted to start negotiations on a second contract. That effort was unsuccessful,
Josh Allen leaves for one play but returns as Bills tie Texans 20-20
Josh Allen stayed down on a third down incompletion after being hit hard, with his chest and head taking the brunt. He was cleared of a concussion but was still in the tent when the Bills unexpectedly got the ball back. Dawuane Smoot hit C.J. Stroud’s arm as the quarterback
Dolphins part ways with veteran quarterback
One Miami Dolphins quarterback has been voted off the island. The Dolphins announced on Friday that they have released veteran QB Tim Boyle. The 30-year-old Boyle had been with the team since joining their practice squad in August. Boyle would eventually be promoted to the active roster after Tua Tagovailoa
Jayden Daniels becomes first player to ever pass for 1,000, rush for 250 in first five games
The start to Jayden Daniels’ career just keeps getting more historic. Per the Commanders, Daniels became the first player in league history to have at least 1,000 passing yards and 250 rushing yards in his first five career games. The No. 2 overall pick of this year’s draft, Daniels threw
Browns Not Expected To Trade WR Amari Cooper
The Chiefs lost WR Marquise Brown to injury before the 2024 season even started, and they may be without top wideout Rashee Rice for the rest of the year as well. The club could therefore be inclined to acquire a receiver prior to the November 5 trade deadline, and the
Kareem Hunt, Roschon Johnson, Jaylen Wright, Top Waiver-Wire RBs After Achane Injury | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Miami Dolphins running back De’Von Achane left Sunday’s matchup against the New England Patriots with a concussion and was ruled out for the remainder of the contest, leaving fantasy players to potentially consider alternatives in the coming weeks should the injury lead to a stint on the sidelines for the
Vikings pick off Rodgers late to hold on, stay unbeaten
The Minnesota Vikings offense did not bring its “A” game on Sunday in London. Fortunately for them, their defense did in a 23-17 win over the New York Jets. The Vikings intercepted Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers three times, including a game-changing pick-six from Andrew Van Ginkel in the first half.
Cam Akers’ 15-yard touchdown run gives Texans 7-3 lead
The Texans again are playing without starting running back Joe Mixon and backup Dameon Pierce. Mixon hasn’t played since he was injured on a hip drop tackle in Week 2. Cam Akers brought life to the team’s running game on its second series. Akers had two runs for 26 yards,
Patriots Demote RB Rhamondre Stevenson
Patriots starting running back Rhamondre Stevenson has fumbled in each of the club’s first four games this season, and we recently heard that head coach Jerod Mayo was considering a demotion for his RB1 as a result. Shortly after Mayo made those comments, he followed through with the plan. As
Jets pull within 20-17 on Garrett Wilson TD
The Vikings got out to a 17-0 lead over the Jets in London on Sunday, but that might not have been enough cushion. Aaron Rodgers hit Garrett Wilson for a one-yard score with just over six minutes left in the game and the Jets have cut Minnesota’s lead to 20-17.
No Target Date For Dolphins’ Bradley Chubb To Return
The Dolphins recently placed edge defender Jaelan Phillips on season-ending injured reserve with a partially-torn ACL, which has magnified the absence of fellow pass rusher Bradley Chubb. While Chubb is now eligible to be activated off of the PUP list since four regular season games are in the books, there
Aaron Rodgers gets to 60,000 career passing yards, Sauce Gardner heads to locker room
Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers hasn’t had a ton of success in London on Sunday, but he did reach another career milestone. Rodgers reached 60,000 career passing yards on a throw to tight end Tyler Conklin in the third quarter of Sunday’s game against the Vikings in London. Rodgers is the
Rams expect WR Cooper Kupp to return in Week 7
Kupp, 31, suffered an ankle injury during the second quarter of L.A.’s loss to the Cardinals in Week 2, and he has been sidelined ever since. He was initially mentioned as an injured reserve candidate, although subsequent reports indicated that he would avoid IR. The decision to keep Kupp on
Aaron Jones ruled out with hip injury
The Vikings won’t have running back Aaron Jones in the second half of Sunday’s game against the Jets in London. Jones left the game with a hip injury in the first half and was called questionable to return to the game. Jones did not return and the Vikings ruled Jones
Rams Expect WR Cooper Kupp To Return In Week 7
The Rams sit at the bottom of the NFC West with a 1-3 record, and injuries to some key players have contributed to their early struggles. Los Angeles has finally received some good news on the health front, with ESPN’s Adam Schefter reporting that wide receiver Cooper Kupp is expected
Vikings up 17-0, Aaron Jones questionable to return from hip injury
The first half of Sunday’s game in London has gone pretty well for the Vikings, but they did lose a key player to an injury in the second quarter. Running back Aaron Jones left the game with a hip injury and spent a long time in the sideline medical tent.