Matt LaFleur on ugly loss to Falcons: “It was a butt-whooping”
The Packers had won 13 straight home openers. They were unable to get to 14. The Falcons dominated at Lambeau Field on Thursday night, beating the Packers 35-14. After the game, Green Bay coach Matt LaFleur called it what it was. “It was a butt-whooping,” LaFleur said. “That was at
Emmanuel Acho goes off on Packers HC Matt LaFleur amid hot seat talk
The Green Bay Packers are now 1-2 after a 35-14 blowout loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday night at Lambeau Field. Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. made his first start of the year, and he finished with 256 yards and a score. Falcons running back Bijan Robinson ran wild,
Puka Nacua Likely Out for Rams vs. Broncos With Injury, Top Waiver-Wire WR Replacements for Fantasy
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is “unlikely to play” on Sunday evening at the Denver Broncos as he continues to deal with hip and groin concerns, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. As noted by ESPN’s Sarah Barshop, Nacua is listed with a hip ailment on the Rams’ injury
Jamaal Williams Interested In Rejoining Lions
After sitting out all of 2025, free agent running back Jamaal Williams recently revealed that he wants to play this season. The former Lion even contacted head coach Dan Campbell last week to let him know about his interest in coming back, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Zay Flowers remains out of practice on Thursday
The Ravens have a long flight to Rio coming soon. Will Zay Flowers be on the plane? It isn’t necessarily trending that direction, as multiple reporters on the scene note that Flowers is not practicing again on Thursday. Flowers is dealing with a hamstring injury he aggravated during the Week
Nagy sends Beckham message to Giants fans after no-show vs. Rams
As NFL insider Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk/NBC Sports shared, veteran wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. was on the field for only three snaps of the New York Giants‘ 28-6 loss at the Los Angeles Rams this past Monday night. Understandably, that caused some Giants fans to wonder if Beckham
Kyle Hamilton: Think we have a great plan to keep Brazil travel from hindering us
There was a lot of focus on travel plans leading into the Week 1 game between the 49ers and Rams in Australia, but there’s been less attention paid to the Ravens and Cowboys as they prepare to play in Rio this week. There’s good reason for that as it is
Giants To Add QB After Jaxson Dart Injury; OLB Brian Burns To Miss Time
The Giants are moving forward without starting quarterback Jaxson Dart, who is set to undergo knee surgery after tearing his meniscus and MCL in their Week 2 loss to the Rams. Head coach John Harbaugh confirmed on Wednesday that Dart would miss the remainder of the regular season. He left
WNBA Playoff Picture 2026, Bracket Predictions and Scenarios Before Season Finales
The 2026 WNBA playoffs are on the verge of starting, as Thursday will mark the last day of the regular season. All eight playoff teams are set, but the exact seeding for several squads still isn’t finalized. Here’s a look at the updated playoff picture after the Atlanta Dream secured
Mike Macdonald reveals how Sean Payton responded to his apology
Mike Macdonald told a story about Sean Payton‘s threat and Spygate accusation on an episode of “In Depth with Graham Bensinger” that was released on Tuesday. By Wednesday, the Seattle Seahawks coach was telling reporters the remarks were never meant for public use, and that he had already reached out to
Justin Herbert disputes perception of lack of vocal leadership
Something has kept Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert from fulfilling a skillset that has had coach Jim Harbaugh proclaim that Herbert will be regarded as the best to ever play the game. The disconnect between talent and production has become more pronounced in the early days of the 2026 season, given
Potential Trade Interest In Cardinals’ Marvin Harrison Jr.
After a solid rookie campaign Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. saw injuries derail Year 2. So far, through two games, improved health hasn’t quite led to improved results in his third season, and according to ESPN’s Dan Graziano, some in the league are starting to wonder if Harrison might become
Knee injury keeps Aaron Jones out of practice for Vikings
Vikings running back Aaron Jones finished last Sunday’s win over the Bears with a brace on his knee and the issue was bothering him enough on Monday that he missed practice. Jones ran 23 times for 105 yards in the 9-3 Vikings win and head coach Kevin O’Connell said that
The ‘Most 3-TD, 3-INT NFL games’ quiz
After beating the Dallas Cowboys on ‘Sunday Night Football,’ in Week 1, the New York Giants had genuine optimism for the 2026 season. That optimism is probably gone, with Ian Rappaport and Mike Garafolo reporting that quarterback Jaxson Dart’s season is likely over after the injury he suffered on ‘Monday Night
Ranking Josh Allen Among the Five Best Buffalo Bills QBs of All Time
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Jaxson Dart Could Undergo Season-Ending Knee Surgery
The knee injury that knocked Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart out of their Week 2 loss to the Rams on Monday is worse than initially feared, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Dart could undergo season-ending knee surgery, per Schefter. Regardless, he will miss a significant amount of time, according to Ian
Alleged victim of Daejon Love says she reported him to 49ers in December 2025
The 49ers have said, via information previously provided by an unnamed team source to Kalyn Kahler of ESPN, that they did not know about Daejon Love, who allegedly posed as a player on the team as part of an elaborate scheme, until the FBI contacted the 49ers in August 2026.
Bears may have to make stunning QB move after Bagent, Williams updates
A Tuesday afternoon update indicated that the Chicago Bears were prepared to start backup quarterback Tyson Bagent in place of injured QB1 Caleb Williams for Chicago’s Week 3 “Monday Night Football” game against the 2-0 Philadelphia Eagles on Sept. 28. It now appears that neither Williams nor Bagent will be available for
Mike Macdonald’s comments about Sean Payton weren’t intended for public consumption
Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald launched his career as a head coach with a win over Sean Payton and the Denver Broncos. The game from September 2024 moved back to the front burner on Tuesday, thanks to footage from Macdonald’s recent interview with Graham Bensinger. The excerpt, which wasn’t released when
Chargers Sign TE Hayden Rucci From Jaguars’ Practice Squad
The Chargers signed tight end Hayden Rucci from the Jaguars’ practice squad on Tuesday, per ESPN’s Kris Rhim. Wide receiver Gary Jennings was waived in a corresponding move. Rucci, 25, will add depth in the Chargers’ tight end room after Charlie Kolar and David Njoku were both placed on injured
Dolphins sign OLB Andre Jones Jr. off Bills’ practice squad
The Dolphins signed pass rusher Andre Jones Jr. off the Bills’ practice squad, the team announced Tuesday. Jones has not played in a game this season. He has appeared in 19 career games with two starts with Washington (2023-24) and Buffalo (2025), recording eight tackles, three passes defensed and two
Giants have an obvious trade replacement for Jaxson Dart
Once again, the New York Giants can’t catch a break at the quarterback position. Jaxson Dart‘s knee injury may have been more serious than initially expected, with The Athletic now reporting that the second-year quarterback could miss the whole season. This is an obvious blow to John Harbaugh’s team, especially given
Erling Haaland Trolls Manchester United Fan Over Viral ‘No Haircut Challenge’ in Social Media Post
Erling Haaland got in a dig at noted Manchester United fan Frank Ilett over his “no haircut challenge” that dates back to 2024. Afer Ilett, better known as The United Strand, commented on a post suggesting Haaland’s recent haircut was a dig at United, the Manchester City star clapped back by
Steelers Offered Joey Porter Jr. $27MM Per Year?
Not negotiating with a player in-season in more than 30 years, the Steelers have run into an interesting standoff with Joey Porter Jr. The team had not made its top 2023 draftee an offer — during an offseason in which three 2023 Pittsburgh picks were extended — by late August,
Brian Burns says his low ankle sprain is “nothing serious”
Giants pass rusher Brian Burns limped off the field in obvious pain on Monday night, but in the locker room after the game, Burns said the medical diagnosis showed that the damage to his ankle wasn’t as bad as it felt. Burns said as he sat at his locker that
Aaron Rodgers seems to send message to Mike McCarthy after Patriots loss
Mike McCarthy told reporters after Sunday’s 20-3 loss to the New England Patriots that he felt the offense was slipping during Wednesday and Thursday practices and that he should have reduced the volume of the game plan then. Aaron Rodgers addressed the same problem when he met reporters. The Steelers
Sean McVay Calls Himself a ‘Dumbass Coach’ in Joke About Rams’ Australian Travel Plans
Most of the discussion around the Los Angeles Rams after their Week 1 loss to the San Francisco 49ers was the team’s travel plans for its trip to Melbourne. After beating the New York Giants on Monday, Rams head coach Sean McVay called himself a “dumbass” when discussing his decision
Giants’ Jaxson Dart Expected To Miss Time
Jaxson Dart avoided the worst-case scenario after leaving Monday night’s game. The second-year Giants quarterback still appears likely to miss games, however. He is believed to have suffered an MCL sprain, NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo report. The second-year passer lobbied to reenter the game, but the NFL.com duo
Monday Night Football: Puka Nacua is officially inactive with hip injury
Aaron Donald may be back, but the Rams will not have one of their best offensive players for Monday night’s matchup against the Giants. Puka Nacua is officially inactive due to his hip injury. Reports had indicated this was the way things were trending for Nacua, who did not practice
Dan Quinn leaves door open to major change after Jayden Daniels injury
Jayden Daniels’ latest injury has created a familiar problem for the Washington Commanders. This time, Dan Quinn isn’t ruling out handling the recovery differently. Daniels is set to see a specialist this week after undergoing imaging, and Washington isn’t ready to establish a timeline for his return. The bigger concern is that this
Jon Sumrall Makes Wild Joke on Video After Learning No. 21 Florida Is Favored vs. No. 4 Ole Miss
Every coach backs his team to win, but Florida’s Jon Sumrall didn’t expect the Gators to be favored in their upcoming game against No. 4 Ole Miss. “There’s a lot of good drugs out there,” he told reporters Monday when alerted to the oddsmakers’ opinions. Florida is a 2.5-point favorite
Saints LT Kelvin Banks Jr. To Undergo Ankle Surgery
1:15pm: Banks did indeed suffer a “severe” high ankle sprain, Rapoport reports. As a result, surgery is now expected. With an indefinite absence in store, a move to injured reserve would come as no surprise. 9:57am: The Saints recorded a comeback win on Sunday but their offense was dealt a notable blow
DeMeco Ryans: History doesn’t matter, the 2026 Texans have to play good football
No team wants to start a season 0-2, but the Texans would seem to be the likeliest team in the league to shrug off a sluggish start to the year. DeMeco Ryans became the team’s head coach in 2023 and they went from 0-2 to the playoffs. An 0-3 start
Patrick Mahomes tried to take advantage of Colts mistake ahead of overtime
Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen electing to kick off after winning the overtime coin toss of Sunday night’s game at the Kansas City Chiefs became a controversial decision after his club suffered a 33-30 overtime loss. It turns out Steichen seemingly didn’t do a good enough job of telling team captain Camryn Bynum
Chiefs Beat Colts in OT, Box Score Stats, Highlights for Mahomes, Kelce, Daniel Jones, JT, More
Overtime in Kansas City. Sunday Night Football had a thriller on its hands. Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs closed out the weekend with an exciting 33-30 overtime victory over Daniel Jones and the Indianapolis Colts. The Chiefs, led by their two-time NFL MVP quarterback, entered Sunday night’s matchup
Bears’ Caleb Williams Carted Off With Hamstring Injury
11:30pm: According to a report tonight from Mike Florio of NBC Sports, there’s optimism Williams’ hamstring issue “is not a severe injury.” There’s belief that, assuming he suffered a hamstring strain, it could be as minor as a Grade 1, the lowest severity for hamstring injuries. Williams hurt the hamstring
Report: Alec Pierce’s X-rays negative, will undergo more testing on Monday
There is a little more information about Colts receiver Alec Pierce after he left Sunday’s game with a heel injury. Per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, X-rays on Pierce’s heel were negative. Pierce is slated to undergo more testing on Monday. Pierce exited the matchup against the Chiefs in the first
Dan Quinn doubles down on fateful call after Jayden Daniels’ injury
The Washington Commanders had three seconds left in the first half on Sunday and a decision to make. Take the points or give Jayden Daniels one more shot from the Dallas 1-yard line. Dan Quinn chose the latter. It ended about as badly as it possibly could. Daniels went down awkwardly after Chris Paul stepped on his foot
Browns-Bucs set to resume at 6:10 p.m. ET
The Browns and Bucs are about to resume their long-delayed game. The two teams are set to resume play at about 6:10 p.m. ET, the Buccaneers announced. Both teams took the field at about 6 p.m. to warm up. Down 23-19 at the two-minute warning, the Buccaneers will have second-and-4
Pats G Michael Onwenu May Have Season-Ending Leg Injury
The Patriots won a 20-3 blowout over the Steelers on Sunday, but they may have lost starting right guard Michael Onwenu for the long haul. Onwenu is feared to have suffered a season-ending leg injury, insider Jordan Schultz reports. Onwenu was carted off in the first quarter after going down with
Cleveland Browns vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL Week 2 Live Updates, Highlights and Analysis
After getting drilled by the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 1, the Cleveland Browns are still in Florida. Sunday, the Browns will take on a familiar face in Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The game is more than just the embodiment of the Deshaun Watson debacle. It’s a make-or-break
Status for Rams’ Puka Nacua ‘trending down’ ahead of ‘MNF’
The 2026 NFL season has gotten off to a horrendous start for the Los Angeles Rams. Not only will Los Angeles be without its best defensive player, Myles Garrett, ahead of “Monday Night Football” against the New York Giants, but it may be without its best offensive weapon as well.
Trey Hendrickson, Chris Olave, Chase Young are expected to play in Ravens-Saints
The Ravens will be without wide receiver Zay Flowers for Sunday’s game against the Saints, but they are set to have linebacker Trey Hendrickson in the lineup. Hendrickson was listed as questionable on the team’s final injury report of the week after returning to practice on Friday. Ian Rapoport of
Trade Interest In Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. Light
The news of late has not been short mentions of Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. With Porter being ruled out for the second week in a row, some believe he may be employing a similar strategy utilized by Packers pass rusher Micah Parsons before he was traded from Dallas last year.
Ole Miss Trolls Lane Kiffin, LSU in Viral Social Media Post After Trinidad Chambliss Keys Win
Ole Miss had some fun at the expense of Lane Kiffin and LSU following the Rebels’ 32-24 win over the Tigers at Vaught–Hemingway Stadium on Saturday night. In a video posted on X, Ole Miss referenced rumors about quarterback Trinidad Chambliss potentially following Kiffin to LSU after he left the
Packers catch a break with Josh Jacobs’ potential suspension
The Green Bay Packers will continue to be without one of their star players. Josh Jacobs is still on the commissioner’s exempt list due to a May incident between him and his ex-girlfriend, so while he can collect his paychecks, he’s not eligible to practice or play. While his legal situation
Bengals elevate Josh Johnson to active roster with Joe Burrow questionable
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow says he plans to play tomorrow against the Texans. But just in case, the Bengals have added another quarterback to the active roster. The Bengals today elevated quarterback Josh Johnson from the practice squad to the active roster. The plan is for Burrow to start, Joe
Broncos Declined CB Patrick Surtain’s 2026 Option Bonus
In June, the Broncos gave Patrick Surtain a $5MM raise for 2026. The star cornerback’s deal contained an option bonus due just before the start of the regular season, but clarity has emerged on how Denver handled it. Surtain’s option was declined, per Over the Cap. As a result of the move,
NFL Makes Rule Change for In-Stadium Video Boards After Viral Photos of Patriots Gamesmanship
The NFL has reportedly informed teams that they must all use “the same All-22 angle or static image for both kicking teams” on video boards during field-goal and extra-point attempts, per ESPN’s Mike Reiss and Adam Schefter. That rule change seemingly comes in response to a social media post from earlier in
Germie Bernard primed for bigger role after Michael Pittman ruled out
A non-factor in Week 1, Pittsburgh Steelers rookie wideout Germie Bernard could be among the league’s biggest X-factors of Week 2. On Saturday, Steelers veteran receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (foot) was ruled out for Sunday’s road opener at the New England Patriots (0-1). Pittman’s absence creates a pathway for Bernard,