Week 5 NFL underdog report: Old-school QBs handle business on road
The Denver Broncos upset Aaron Rodgers’ Jets 10-9 in Week 4. This week, Rodgers looks to do better as two of the NFL’s oldest players hope to lead their teams to upset victories in Week 5. Odds via ESPN Bet. New York Jets at Minnesota Vikings (-2.5) Does any player
Chris Berman celebrates 45 years at ESPN; will he get to 50?
Chris Berman started working at ESPN on October 1, 1979. Forty-five years later, he’s still going. Will he make it to a half of a century? Berman tells John Ourand of Puck that he’s willing to chase 50 years, if he’s still performing at a high level. “If they’ll have
Chiefs make big decision on injured WR Rashee Rice
While the Kansas City Chiefs are still determining the severity of Rashee Rice’s knee injury, their latest move sheds some light on the future of the second-year wide receiver. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Chiefs placed Rice on injured reserve Thursday, meaning he will miss at least four games. In
Kirk Cousins joins the list of 500-yard passers in a single game
He’s still not driving the ball with his back leg the way he used to. On Thursday night, it didn’t matter. Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins, in his fifth game after returning from a torn Achilles that ended his 2023 season, set a career high and a franchise record with 509
‘TNF’ takeaways: Kirk Cousins shows why Falcons paid him in win
The Atlanta Falcons moved into a first-place tie in the NFC South with a thrilling 36-30 overtime win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday night. Kirk Cousins threw a 45-yard touchdown to KhaDarel Hodge on the fourth play of overtime for the win. Here are four takeaways from The
Missed facemask foul gave Falcons chance to tie game late
Thursday night’s thriller in Atlanta comes with a small asterisk. The Buccaneers were robbed of a chance to close the deal in regulation by an obvious miss of a facemask foul late in the fourth quarter. It happened with 1:39 to play, and with Tampa Bay leading, 30-27. After the
Browns DE Alex Wright Out For Season
The Browns’ pass rush group will be shorthanded for the rest of the year. Alex Wright announced on Thursday he is dealing with a triceps injury which will require season-ending surgery. [RELATED: DT Mike Hall Suspended Until Week 6] The third-year defensive end first encountered the issue during joint practices in
2024 NFL Week 5: Top Takeaways for Every Game | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images After an offseason filled with more than a little hype, the Atlanta Falcons faced more than a little pressure in Week 5. The Falcons had played in four one-possession games to open the season. But they had also lost two of three at home. A loss
AFC South stock up, down: Young WR thriving, Year 2 QB struggling
A quarter of the way through the 2024 NFL season, we’re assessing who’s trending up and down in each division. Here’s the AFC South’s stock report from Weeks 1-4: Stock up: Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins Coming off a breakout year, Collins entered 2024 with extra competition for targets
Thursday Night Football: Kirk Cousins, Falcons stun Bucs with 36-30 overtime win
The Falcons stole another one against a division rival, the second time in four days they have come back from the dead to win in the waning seconds. After beating the Saints on a field goal with two seconds left Sunday, Kirk Cousins passed for 509 yards and four touchdowns
Dolphins Working Out Potential Edge Replacements
The Dolphins received some unfortunate news yesterday as they discovered that a knee injury will sideline former first-round pick Jaelan Phillips for the remainder of the season. They filled Phillips’ vacant roster spot today with Tyus Bowser, signing him off of the Seahawks’ practice squad, but the additions may not
Darnell Mooney scores second touchdown to knot game at 27-27
The Falcons looked liked they were going to be denied a touchdown again in the red zone. It’s a recurring theme. Atlanta, though, went for it on fourth-and-four from the Tampa Bay 12, quick snapping the ball and seeing Kirk Cousins throw a 12-yard strike to Darnell Mooney. It has
What could Jets offer Raiders in potential Davante Adams trade?
One of the most popular potential new destinations for Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams is New York. The Jets form an obvious connection to Adams due to the presence of a few former Packers, including offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett, quarterback Aaron Rodgers and wide receiver Allen Lazard. But what would
Thursday Night Football: Mike Evans’ two TDs helps Bucs to 24-17 halftime lead
Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins passed for 253 yards in the first half, but the Buccaneers lead 24-17 and get the second half kickoff. The Bucs scored on all four possessions, not counting a one-play kneel down to end the half, with Mike Evans catching two touchdown passes. Evans now has
Jets’ Compensation In Potential Davante Adams Trade
One of the most popular potential new destinations for Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams is New York. The Jets form an obvious connection to Adams due to the presence of a few former Packers, including offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett, quarterback Aaron Rodgers, and wide receiver Allen Lazard. But what would
George Kittle, Fred Warner remain out of practice, uncertain for Sunday
49ers linebacker Fred Warner and tight end George Kittle remained out of practice Thursday. That does not bode well for their availability for Sunday’s game against the Cardinals. Coach Kyle Shanahan, on his weekly radio show on KNBR, sounded uncertain about both players’ status. “Neither practiced today,” Shanahan said, via
Watch: Falcons end TD drought with emphatic opening drive
The Atlanta Falcons offense was stuck in an extensive touchdown drought entering Thursday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, having gone 16 consecutive drives without finding the end zone. They snapped out of that drought in an emphatic way on their first series against the Buccaneers, going 70 yards on
Falcons march down the field on opening drive for 7-0 lead
The Falcons scored their first offensive touchdown in their past 17 drives, taking the opening kickoff and marching 70 yards on seven plays. Kirk Cousins was 3-for-4 for 65 yards and a touchdown. He got all his weapons involved. Running back Bijan Robinson ran three times for 5 yards, and
Minor NFL Transactions: 10/3/24
Thursday’s minor transactions from around the NFL: Atlanta Falcons Baltimore Ravens Miami Dolphins Minnesota Vikings New Orleans Saints Tampa Bay Buccaneers Phillips’ spot on the 53-man roster was filled today when Miami signed outside linebacker Tyus Bowser from Seattle’s practice squad. The young running back in Baltimore will have his
Mike Evans scores 98th career receiving touchdown, 12th vs. Falcons
Receiver Mike Evans scored his 98th career touchdown on the Buccaneers’ first drive Thursday night. Perhaps none has been easier. The Falcons appeared confused defensively, with cornerback A.J. Terrell losing him. Baker Mayfield found Evans wide open for a 2-yard score to tie the Falcons 7-7. It was Evans’ 12th
Steelers could again explore trade for wide receiver help
The Steelers are one of several teams which have been connected to a Davante Adams acquisition. The Raiders All-Pro wants to be dealt to the Jets, however, while other suitors such as the Saints (with quarterback Derek Carr and receivers coach Keith Williams) represent additional attractive destinations. Even if Pittsburgh
Jordan Love, who had a full practice Thursday, is “getting back in a groove”
Packers quarterback Jordan Love injured his MCL in the season opener and missed two games before returning Sunday. He completed 12 of 24 passes for 118 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions in the first half, and the Packers trailed the Vikings 28-7. Love was much better in the
NFL Practice Squad Updates: 10/3/24
October 3rd, 2024 at 6:50pm CST by Ely Allen Today’s practice squad moves: Arizona Cardinals Cleveland Browns Seattle Seahawks Brightwell returns to Cleveland via the practice squad after getting waived earlier this week. The team is perhaps attempting to clear space for running back Nick Chubb to eventually make his way
NFL could sell media assets to Skydance, RedBird
Earlier this year, a deal between the NFL and ESPN regarding the league’s NFL media conglomerate seemed to be inevitable. Then, it didn’t happen. Now, other entities are reportedly getting in on the act. According to Bloomberg.com, via Sports Business Daily, the league is “in talks” with Skydance Media and
Odell Beckham Jr. explains his slow return from injury
Odell Beckham Jr. finally began practicing with the Miami Dolphins on Thursday, a major step toward actually taking part in game action. Beckham has not been involved for the first four weeks of the season, a source of frustration for many fans, but he has a good reason for it.
Deion Sanders hints at steering Sheduer to the Dolphins
The NFL’s version of Halley’s Comet comes around every 21 years. It’s due to make another appearance in April 2025. From John Elway in 1983 to Eli Manning in 2004, highly-rated quarterbacks rarely make a draft-day power play. Twenty-one years after Eli, Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders could. Via C. Isaiah Smalls
Steelers To Be Active In Non-Davante Adams WR Market?
The Steelers are one of several teams which has been connected to a Davante Adams acquisition. The Raiders All-Pro wants to be dealt to the Jets, however, and other suitors such as the Saints (with quarterback Derek Carr and receivers coach Keith Williams) represent other attractive destinations. Even if Pittsburgh does not wind
Derek Carr: I think every quarterback would want to play with Davante Adams
There’s been plenty of focus on the Jets as a possible landing spot for Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams in a trade, but Aaron Rodgers isn’t the only former Adams teammate who has been on the radar in recent days. A report also named the Saints as a team that
Fantasy football Week 5 start, sit: Should you bench Mahomes?
We’ve reached Week 5 of the fantasy football season. With four teams on bye, starting lineups will be more challenging to set. With that in mind, here’s what to do about some flex options, streaming candidates and other players you could be on the fence about locking into your lineup
Stephen Jones says Davante Adams trade would be “a long putt” with team’s cap “challenges”
The Cowboys signed CeeDee Lamb to a four-year, $136 million deal as their No. 1 receiver in August. They have no interest in paying another star receiver $983,333 in salary each week plus $30,000 for each game in he’s on the active roster for half a season, which, under his
Tyreek Hill Not Expecting Dolphins Trade
Expectations were high for a third straight postseason appearance in the case of the 2024 Dolphins. The playoffs are certainly not out of reach at this point, but the team faces an uphill battle with a 1-3 record and several injuries to overcome. [RELATED: Odell Beckham Jr. Returns To Practice]
Falcons elevate OL Matt Hennessy, LB Josh Woods for Thursday night’s game
The Falcons elevated a couple of players to the active roster for Thursday night’s game against the Buccaneers. Offensive lineman Matt Hennessy and linebacker Josh Woods were both called up for the divisional game. They will revert back to the practice squad after the game. It is the second time
Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill speaks out amid trade speculation
Expectations were high for a third straight postseason appearance in the case of the 2024 Dolphins. The playoffs are certainly not out of reach at this point, but the team faces an uphill battle with a 1-3 record and several injuries to overcome. Quarterback Tua Tagovalioa is making progress in
Cowboys add five players to their practice report Thursday
The Cowboys added five players to their practice report Thursday. All five practiced in some capacity. Running back Ezekiel Elliott (dehydration), wide receiver Ryan Flournoy (dehydration) and cornerback Trevon Diggs (ankle) were limited. Running back Rico Dowdle (wrist) and left tackle Tyler Guyton (shoulder) were full participants. None of the
Chiefs Place WR Rashee Rice On IR
It is not yet known if Rashee Rice will miss the remainder of the season, but he is in line for at least a short-term absence. The second-year wideout was placed on injured reserve Thursday, per a team announcement. That move comes as no surprise, and it guarantees at least a four-game
Vikings sign Robert Tonyan to the active roster, release Myles Gaskin
The Vikings signed tight end Robert Tonyan to the active roster from the practice squad Thursday, the team announced. They released running back Myles Gaskin from the active roster, though they could re-sign him to the practice squad. The Vikings have promoted Tonyan to the active roster the past two
Chiefs make big decision with Rashee Rice
The Kansas City Chiefs have yet to reveal the extent of Rashee Rice’s knee injury, but the star wide receiver will officially miss at least the next four games. The Chiefs announced on Thursday that they have placed Rice on injured reserve. That means he will have to sit out
Taysom Hill has rib fractures
Saints head coach Dennis Allen provided an update on tight end Taysom Hill’s condition on Thursday and it didn’t provide much optimism about his availability for Monday’s game against the Chiefs. Hill missed Week Three with a chest injury and suffered a different injury to his ribs in last Sunday’s
Dolphins To Sign OLB Tyus Bowser Off Seahawks’ Practice Squad
In need of healthy depth along the edge, the Dolphins are set to make an addition. Tyus Bowser is being signed off the Seahawks’ practice squad, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. Jaelan Phillips is out for the season due to a knee injury. Especially since Bradley Chubb has yet to return to the lineup, Miami
Patrick Mahomes: When I saw the replay, I felt like s—t that I hit Rashee Rice
After Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice suffered a knee injury during last Sunday’s win over the Chargers, it became clear through replay that quarterback Patrick Mahomes hit the wideout when trying to make a tackle after throwing an interception on the play. In his Thursday press conference, Mahomes told reporters that
Former Tom Brady teammate addresses Baker Mayfield’s critique
Earlier this week, former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick defended retired quarterback Tom Brady over controversial comments Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield made last month about Brady’s time with the organization. Brian Hoyer earned a Super Bowl ring serving as Brady’s backup and, unsurprisingly, backed TB12 while discussing the environment
Dolphins WR coach Wes Welker on Odell Beckham Jr.: In practice, he looks like the player we’ve seen
Dolphins wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. began practicing with the team this week and the early reviews of his work are positive. Wide receivers coach Wes Welker said that Beckham “has looked great” since returning to the field for the first time since an offseason knee procedure and said he
Steelers OLB Alex Highsmith Expected To Miss Multiple Weeks
OCTOBER 3: Pittsburgh is targeting a Week 7 return for Highsmith, ESPN’s Mark Kaboly reports. That would leave him out of the lineup for upcoming matchups against the Cowboys and Raiders but allow him to be back in place with time to spare before the bye. SETEMBER 24: A groin injury will
Malik Nabers remains out of practice for Giants
The odds of wide receiver Malik Nabers being in the Giants lineup this weekend are getting longer. Nabers suffered a concussion in last Thursday’s loss to the Cowboys and he did not take part in Wednesday’s practice. Head coach Brian Daboll told reporters on Thursday that Nabers has made progress,
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson praises Pro Bowl TE amid slow start
The Baltimore Ravens (2-2) have been rolling on offense thanks to their dominant ground attack between running back Derrick Henry and quarterback Lamar Jackson. Through four weeks, the two have rushed for a combined 788 yards and seven touchdowns on 121 carries. However, that has created far fewer opportunities for
60 Senior candidates advance to next round of Hall of Fame consideration
The Pro Football Hall of Fame revealed the list of 60 candidates for election in the Seniors category. Each member of the Seniors Screening Committee voted for 50 candidates from a list of 182 nominees for election to the class of 2025. All individuals under consideration had to appear in
WR Darius Slayton Expects To Remain With Giants
Darius Slayton has long been floated as a trade candidate, and he could draw interest as an expiring contract ahead of the 2024 deadline. The veteran wideout does not anticipate being moved by the Giants over the coming weeks, however. “It’s not the first time in my career I’ve been a
If Davante Adams goes to Jets, is Garrett Wilson the odd man out?
One of the strangest aspects of a potential Jets trade for receiver Davante Adams comes from the collection of receivers the Jets already have. The top three players at the position are Garrett Wilson, Allen Lazard, and Mike Williams. So if Adams is in, who’s out? Allen Lazard won’t be;
Raiders’ Antonio Pierce hit with big NCAA punishment
Antonio Pierce is currently focused on coaching the Las Vegas Raiders in the NFL, but the coach will have to serve a lengthy suspension if he ever decides to return to the collegiate level. The NCAA on Thursday announced an eight-year show-cause penalty for Pierce stemming from recruiting violations he
Chris Boswell named AFC special teams player of the month
The NFL has named Steelers kicker Chris Boswell the AFC special teams player of the month for September. It’s Boswell’s second player of the month award after he also won it back in 2015. Boswell hit 11-of-12 field goals in September, with a long of 57 yards. He had five