
Watch: Rob Gronkowski victim of hilarious prank by Fox crew
Rob Gronkowski was a heck of a tight end when he played. In fact, there’s a case to be made that he’s one of the best of all time, and he certainly has the Super Bowl rings to prove it. Gronk also had a bit of a reputation for being


Can the Chiefs keep winning despite key injuries on offense?
Injuries are really starting to pile up on the offensive side of the ball for the undefeated 4-0 Kansas City Chiefs. Wideout Hollywood Brown is out for the regular season, running back Isiah Pacheco is out at least another month, and receiver Rashee Rice is feared to have suffered a


Watch: Seahawks’ Kenneth Walker III keeps play alive with unreal flip
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III pulled out all of the tricks on Monday. The Seahawks trailed the Detroit Lions 14-0 early in the second quarter at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. With Seattle facing second-and-four on Detroit’s 42, quarterback Geno Smith flung a pass to Walker, who was


Lions QB Jared Goff has perfect night passing, records 1st TD catch in win over Seahawks
It was a play that’s been in the works for a while now, but Monday night was the right time and the right place. “That play’s been in for a long time and we’ve just never gotten in the right situation for it to get called,” Goff told reporters after


Broncos’ Tyler Badie Has Full Movement In Arms, Legs; RB An IR Candidate
A scary scene transpired Sunday at MetLife Stadium. Broncos running back Tyler Badie suffered a back injury that seemed to worsen after he limped to the sideline following a first-half fumble. Badie needed to be stretchered off the field. Good news has emerged a day later. The third-year back did


Titans stomp Dolphins for first win of the season
The Tennessee Titans (1-3) picked up their first win of the season during an ugly “Monday Night Football” matchup, knocking off the Miami Dolphins (1-3), 31-12. Here are four of the biggest takeaways from Tennessee’s win. Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa can’t get back soon enough While Tagovailoa, who suffered a


Panthers’ Shaq Thompson Tears Achilles
After rehabbing a September 2023 injury to be on the field in Week 1, Shaq Thompson faces another long road to recovery. The Panthers have again lost the veteran linebacker to a season-ending injury. Thompson sustained an Achilles tear in Week 4, NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport reports. The only Carolina starter


Lions’ Goff throws perfect game, outduels Seahawks, Smith
The Seahawks and Lions delivered fireworks during an offensive explosion on Monday night. From Jared Goff’s perfect game to an opportunistic Lions defense, here are five takeaways from Detroit’s 42-29 win over Seattle in Week 4 of “Monday Night Football.” We want a rematch in January Based on the kind


NFL Practice Squad Updates: 9/30/24
Today’s practice squad moves: Atlanta Falcons Carolina Panthers Las Vegas Raiders Rashaan Evans has landed in a familiar spot. The veteran linebacker has signed with the Falcons practice squad, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. After spending the first four seasons of his career in Tennessee, the former first-round pick spent the


Jameson Williams scores long TD in high-scoring ‘MNF’ showdown
“Monday Night Football” between the Lions and Seahawks turned into a track meet, and Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams lapped the competition. The third-year wideout scored a 70-yard touchdown on a deep crossing route in the third quarter to give Detroit a 35-20 lead. Williams caught the ball from Lions


What We Learned from Monday doubleheader
FULL BOX SCORE Titans battle adversity to earn first win. With zero wins in their first three weeks, Tennessee hit the road for a muggy Miami with one desperate goal: win the game. They didn’t get off to a great start, committing a couple of false starts before Will Levis


Patriots WR Kendrick Bourne Expected To Practice This Week
After starting the year on the reserve/PUP list, Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne will soon be back on the field. Coach Jerod Mayo confirmed to reporters today that the veteran wide receiver is expected to start practicing on Wednesday, per Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald. Bourne hasn’t played since


Patriots HC expects veteran WR to return to practice this week
After starting the year on the reserve/PUP list, Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne will soon be back on the field. Head coach Jerod Mayo confirmed to reporters on Monday that the veteran wide receiver is expected to start practicing on Wednesday, per Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald. Bourne hasn’t played since


Commanders OC Kliff Kingsbury gets game ball after offense romps over Cardinals
Kingsbury downplayed his return to Arizona last week, noting he had “nothing but positive memories” despite how things ended. A few Commanders players also had ties to the area: tight end Zach Ertz, who played for the Cards from 2021 to 2023, or Daniels, who started his college career at


49ers WR Ricky Pearsall Could Return To Practice This Week
Ricky Pearsall is now eligible to come off injured reserve, and there’s a chance the rookie receiver returns to the practice field this week. ESPN’s Nick Wagoner says “all signs have been pointing to” the 49ers opening Pearsall’s practice window, although Kyle Shanahan later cautioned that the team still hasn’t


Jim Harbaugh explains why ‘just good isn’t good enough’
“We feel like we’re close.” That’s what Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said after a 17-10 loss to the division rival Kansas City Chiefs, who are now 4-0 on the year. The Chargers, now 2-2, head into a bye week tied for second in the AFC West. The


‘As coaches, we can’t go out there and make the plays, right?’
“For what? I thought he called a great game,” Pederson said. “As coaches, we can’t go out there and make the plays, right? It’s a two-way street. So, you know, you guys can sit here and point the finger all you want and it’s fine. Point it right at me.


Minor NFL Transactions: 9/30/24
Today’s minor moves: Los Angeles Chargers Released: S Tony Jefferson Miami Dolphins Promoted: WR Dee Eskridge Seattle Seahawks Promoted: NT Quinton Bohanna, LB Tyus Bowser Tampa Bay Buccaneers Waived: DE Ben Stille Tennessee Titans Promoted: DL Abdullah Anderson, CB Tre Avery This content was brought to you by: Pro Football


Broncos HC believes in Bo Nix despite bad start to career
The Denver Broncos are 2-2 and tied for second in the AFC West, but their record is bound to drop below .500 if rookie quarterback Bo Nix doesn’t start improving. Nix, the No. 12 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, was 12-of-25 for just 60 yards with one passing


Titans QB Will Levis (shoulder) questionable to return vs. Dolphins on Monday night
Will Levis‘ extra effort to get a first down led to his first-quarter exit on Monday night. Levis sustained a shoulder injury and is questionable to return for the Tennessee Titans against the Miami Dolphins. Mason Rudolph took over at quarterback for Tennessee and led a field-goal drive for a


Colts QB Anthony Richardson Suffers Oblique, Abdominal Strains, Could Play In Week 5
Anthony Richardson was forced out of yesterday’s game with a hip injury, but there’s a chance the Colts quarterback doesn’t even miss Week 5. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Richardson was diagnosed with oblique and abdominal strains, and the QB has “a shot to play” on Sunday against the


Why Packers utterly misused Josh Jacobs against Vikings
Running back Josh Jacobs was given a four-year, $48 million contract this past offseason by the Green Bay Packers to be their bell-cow back. He’s big and strong enough to carry the load of an offense and he’s a proven commodity having been an All-Pro with the Las Vegas Raiders


Cowboys LB Micah Parsons humbled by ankle injury: 'I figured myself invincible for a while'
Micah Parsons’ availability for this week’s prime-time matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers is being threatened due to his high ankle sprain, and the possibility of missing his first game due to injury has been a humbling experience for the star pass rusher. This content was brought to you by: NFL.com


Chiefs Considering WR Acquisition?
With Rashee Rice potentially out for the season and Marquise Brown sidelined until at least the playoffs, the Chiefs may have to look for outside help at wide receiver. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport expects the Chiefs to “go out and look at options” at the position, with a trade being


Report: McCaffrey dealing with tendinitis issue in both legs
The news just seems to get worse and worse for the San Francisco 49ers and running back Christian McCaffrey. According to NBC Sports Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco, McCaffrey is dealing with bilateral Achilles tendinitis — meaning he has the calf injury that’s kept him from taking the field since February


Week 4 Monday inactives: Tennessee Titans at Miami Dolphins; Seattle Seahawks at Detroit Lions
The official inactives for Tennessee Titans at Miami Dolphins, and Seattle Seahawks at Detroit Lions This content was brought to you by: NFL.com | Official Site of the National Football League


Rams Designate Darious Williams For Return
Few teams can match the Rams’ injury trouble — both in terms of volume and talent — and Sean McVay confirmed Cooper Kupp will be down another week. But the team may soon have some help in coverage. The Rams are designating Darious Williams for return, per KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson.


Chiefs’ three-peat chances don’t match up well with history
Led by head coach Mike Ditka, quarterback Jim Harbaugh, Pro Bowl running back Neal Anderson and a top 10 defense, the Chicago Bears started the 1991 season 4-0 and 9-2 before settling for an NFC wild-card berth at 11-5. They lost to the Dallas Cowboys, 17-13, in the wild-card round.


Browns RB Nick Chubb to return to practice on Wed. after injuring knee during 2023 season
On Sunday, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Chubb would have his practice window opened Wednesday. Stefanski’s Monday announcement confirmed this report, which is a very positive sign for the Browns’ star running back, but does not guarantee Chubb will suddenly take the field in Week 4. “I’m not going


Tom Brady Strongly Considered Bears During 2020 Free Agency
A free agent ahead of his age-43 season, Tom Brady‘s decision produced numerous headlines four years ago. Nearly a third of the NFL was connected to the all-time QB great, with the passer-turned-broadcaster’s final decision believed to be a Buccaneers-or-Chargers call. That may well have been the case, but Brady


Nico Collins could become the NFL’s first 2,000-yard WR
Nico Collins has been a force to be reckoned with for the now 3-1 Houston Texans. Following his 151-yard performance on Sunday, Collins is on pace to become the first player to record 2,000 receiving yards in a season. The journey to becoming an elite NFL receiver has been arduous


Antonio Pierce says Alexander Mattison deserves ‘more reps’ in Raiders’ backfield: ‘He’ll get ’em’
On the season, White is the Raiders’ lead ball-carrier (49 carries, eighth in the NFL entering Monday) despite averaging just 3.1 yards per attempt. The third-year back has yet to average more than 3.4 yards per tote in a game this season. Entering Sunday’s game, White’s -0.61 expected points added


Doug Pederson Not Considering Reclaiming Jaguars’ Play-Calling Role
Uncertainty about the Jaguars’ play-calling situation persisted throughout the offseason, and fans were kept in the dark about the matter even into the campaign’s first month. Doug Pederson shed some light on the issue in the wake of the team’s fourth loss of the season. It is indeed OC Press


Former Jets QB makes big claims about Rodgers-Saleh relationship
As Andy Vasquez of NJ Advance Media for NJ.com pointed out, New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh and quarterback Aaron Rodgers seemed to disagree while speaking with reporters following Sunday’s 10-9 home loss to the Denver Broncos about pre-snap penalties that impacted Gang Green at MetLife Stadium. Former Jets quarterback and


NFL will not discipline free-agent K Brandon McManus after finding insufficient evidence in investigation
Free-agent kicker Brandon McManus will not face NFL discipline after the league found insufficient evidence that he violated its personal conduct policy, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported on Monday. McManus was accused by two women in a lawsuit filed in May of sexual assault during a charter flight to


NFL Will Not Suspend K Brandon McManus
September 30th, 2024 at 1:56pm CST by Sam Robinson Allegations of sexual assault against Brandon McManus, levied by two former flight attendants who were part of Jaguars team flights, led to the Commanders releasing the veteran kicker this summer. While the plaintiffs’ civil lawsuit continues, the NFL will not suspend


NFL fantasy football waiver wire, Week 5: Justin Fields, Dontayvion Wicks among top targets
Which players should you scoop up to give your fantasy team a boost heading into Week 5 of the 2024 NFL season? Dan Parr provides a list of waiver-wire targets, including the sizzling Justin Fields. This content was brought to you by: NFL.com | Official Site of the National Football


Former NFL player makes massive claim about Commanders’ Daniels
Quarterback Jayden Daniels emerged as the favorite to claim Offensive Rookie of the Year Award honors as he produced stellar numbers while guiding the Washington Commanders to three straight wins and a 3-1 record. Per Nick Kosko of On3, former NFL player and current analyst Damien Woody shared some high praise for Daniels


Bengals Activate P Brad Robbins From IR
The Bengals will be the first team this season to activate a player from IR. As it happens, a punter will be the first such transaction. Brad Robbins is coming off IR and will move back onto Cincinnati’s active roster. Cincinnati’s full-time punter last season, Robbins already received a return


Broncos RB Tyler Badie has full movement in arms and legs after suffering scary back injury vs. Jets
Broncos running back Tyler Badie, who was carted off the field after suffering a back injury on Sunday, has full movement in his arms and legs and is back in Denver with the team, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Monday, per a source. Badie was injured late in


Deshaun Watson takes blame for Browns’ 1-3 start
The Cleveland Browns (1-3) suffered their second straight loss and third of the season on Sunday, falling 20-16 to the Las Vegas Raiders (2-2). It’s not the start the Browns likely imagined as their first four opponents currently have a combined record of 5-11, but it’s the position they are


Browns Did Not Submit Offer To Joe Flacco
In a development that probably pleased an assortment of fantasy GMs tied to Colts wide receivers, Joe Flacco stepped in after Anthony Richardson‘s minor hip injury and stabilized Indianapolis’ passing attack Sunday. The NFL’s second-oldest active quarterback, behind Aaron Rodgers, showed he remains a viable relief option. Flacco executed this


NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Monday, Sept. 30
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Report offers update on injured Broncos player
Denver Broncos running back Tyler Badie had a frightening health scare during Sunday’s game against the New York Jets, but it sounds like he is doing well given the circumstances. Badie took a huge hit from Jets linebacker Quincy Williams during the second quarter of the Broncos’ 10-9 win over


Jonathan Taylor Sustains High Ankle Sprain
Resembling the form he displayed en route to the 2021 rushing title, Jonathan Taylor has excelled to open his fifth season. But reminders of the running back’s recent injury form have reemerged. Taylor, who famously had not missed any time over his first two seasons and throughout his college career,


‘It’s definitely something that’s there’
The tenor of the game didn’t allow for Matt LaFleur’s offense to get into a rhythm. The Packers started their first four drives: Missed field goal, interception, missed FG, interception. After all that, it was 28-0 Minnesota, and the scramble was on for Green Bay. “I don’t think we envisioned


Former Jets OL blasts Saleh following Week 4 loss to Broncos
ESPN NFL analyst and former New York Jets offensive lineman Damien Woody blasted Gang Green head coach Robert Saleh during Monday’s episode of ESPN’s “Get Up.” Woody, who was a one-time Pro Bowler and played the final three seasons of his 12-year career with the Jets from 2008-10, raised his


Steelers’ James Daniels Suffers Achilles Tear
Coming into Week 4 with significant injury trouble along their offensive line, the Steelers exited their season’s first defeat worse off. James Daniels is not expected to play again this season. The veteran guard suffered an Achilles tear during Pittsburgh’s loss to Indianapolis, ESPN.com’s Jeremy Fowler tweets. Daniels, who is


Biggest challenge each current NFL division leader faces to maintain lead; MVP rankings
Biggest challenge: Run defense. There’s admittedly some recency bias here, but how could there not be? The Bills exploded out to a 3-0 start until the Ravens literally ran the ball down their throats on Sunday night. It wasn’t like Buffalo didn’t know what was coming. It’s also not like


Gronkowski, beat writer address if Patriots should start Maye
Even before the New England Patriots fell to 1-3 on the season via Sunday’s 30-13 loss at the San Francisco 49ers, some suggested that first-year head coach Jerod Mayo could replace starting quarterback Jacoby Brissett with rookie Drake Maye for New England’s Week 5 home game versus the Miami Dolphins this coming