
Latest On Dolphins, QB Tua Tagovailoa
Tua Tagovailoa remains on injured reserve, but signs still point to him being available later in the 2024 season. Miami’s franchise quarterback has been with the team while recovering from his latest concussion, while the Dolphins do not appear to be seeking out further additions under center. Skylar Thompson served as


Packers’ Jordan Love (knee) questionable to play Sunday vs. Vikings
Love suffered an MCL sprain in the Packers’ season-opening loss to the Philadelphia Eagles during the NFL’s first-ever game in South America. Initial reports had Love missing three to six weeks, so he’s still on the early side of his recovery. Love, who threw for 260 yards and two touchdowns


Kliff Kingsbury Addresses Return To Coaching, Commanders Hire
When Kliff Kingsbury was fired as head coach of the Cardinals last January, his coaching future was in doubt. He found himself back in the NFL this offseason, however, and his tenure as offensive coordinator of the Commanders has been impressive to date. “I really didn’t think I was ever going to


Raiders rule out top players Davante Adams (hamstring), Maxx Crosby (ankle) against Browns
Crosby rarely misses a snap, let alone an entire game. However, the engine of the Raiders defense played just 81.4% of the snaps in the disappointing Week 3 loss to Carolina while dealing with the ankle issue. Sunday will mark the first game of his six-year career that Crosby will


Chiefs-Chargers will feature an NFL-first coaching matchup
NFL fans, per usual, will be tuning in to watch quarterback Patrick Mahomes lead the defending back-to-back Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Mahomes and company will travel to Sofi Stadium in Los Angeles to face new head coach Jim Harbaugh and the Chargers. But aside from the


Cowboys’ Micah Parsons Suffers High Ankle Sprain; DeMarcus Lawrence Facing Multi-Week Absence
The Cowboys earned an important win on Thursday night, but the team did suffer multiple injury scares on defense. Edge rusher Micah Parsons is dealing with a high ankle sprain, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. The two-time All-Pro exited Dallas’ win over the Giants late in the fourth quarter. X-rays


Saints LB Demario Davis to miss first game due to injury in 13-year career
It’s an incredible run for a player as violent and productive as Davis. The sideline-to-sideline demon has been the heart and soul of the Saints’ defensive core for the past seven years, owning the ability to stuff the run, cover in space and unleash timely blitzes. Given his ferocious style,


49ers GM provides update on Christian McCaffrey
San Francisco 49ers star Christian McCaffrey has returned from visiting with a specialist overseas, but the team is not yet ready to say when he might make his 2024 debut. McCaffrey has been sidelined since the start of the season with an Achilles injury. Niners head coach Kyle Shanahan said


Micah Parsons suffered high ankle sprain in win vs. Giants; Cowboys LB’s status to be determined
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons suffered a high ankle sprain during Thursday night’s win over the New York Giants, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Friday, per a source. Parsons exited the game in the fourth quarter and was eventually carted to the locker room after being examined in the


Patriots Encouraged By Drake Maye’s Development; No Timeline For QB Change
Jacoby Brissett remains atop the Patriots’ quarterback depth chart for the time being. It has long been assumed Drake Maye will take over the starting gig at some point in 2024, though, and the first-round rookie continues to draw praise. New England has been “very encouraged” by Maye’s progress so far, Phil


Columnist hints Patriots will soon make big Drake Maye decision
First-year head coach Jerod Mayo insisted earlier this week that veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett gives the New England Patriots (1-2) “the best chance” to earn a win at the San Francisco 49ers (1-2) this coming Sunday. Nevertheless, Patriots columnist Karen Guregian of MassLive shared on Friday that rookie Drake Maye “is definitely gaining ground” and could


Ten players who’ll out/underperform projections in Week 4 of 2024 NFL season
PROJECTED POINTS: 18.4 Matt: Burrow finally had a great game, to the tune of 25.4 fantasy points on Monday Night Football! Now he’s an auto-start again, right?! Well … no. That was the first time Burrow topped his projection since November 2023. And it was against the QB-friendly Commanders, who


Latest On Eagles CB Cooper DeJean
When Cooper DeJean was drafted, he joined an Eagles secondary which underwent a number of changes in 2024. The second-rounder played at both corner and safety during his college tenure, but the team has narrowed down his role for the time being. “Yeah, right now he’s the backup nickel,” defensive coordinator Vic


Vikings WR Justin Jefferson excited to play Jaire Alexander, not ‘tripping’ over Packers CB’s ‘head game’
Jefferson has had some monster games against Green Bay, generating 150-plus yards twice against former Packers defensive coordinator Joe Barry. When Alexander has been matched up one-on-one with Jefferson, the corner has slowed the best wideout in the league, but it’s a small sample size. Per Next Gen Stats, Jefferson


Mike Evans discusses relationship with Tom Brady
Current Tampa Bay Buccaneers starting quarterback Baker Mayfield generated headlines when he said earlier this month that some individuals within the organization were “pretty stressed out” and “weren’t having as much fun” when Tom Brady was the club’s QB1 from 2020 through the 2022 season. During a recent chat with Greg Auman


‘I’m finally playing ball and having fun with the guys’
Chase is due $4.86 million in 2024, excruciatingly low for a wideout of his caliber. In Year 5 of his contract, that number jumps to $21.816 million. With no deal coming this year, the storyline will reboot in the offseason. Chase sat out training camp practices in an attempt to


‘I’m not a running back’
Cleveland’s offense is bad — 31st in total yards bad — and Watson’s performance has been even worse. Among quarterbacks to start all three games this season, Watson ranks last in passing yards per attempt (4.8), yards per dropback (3.8), success rate (31.9 percent) and sacks taken (16). Inexplicably —


Five potential landing spots for Bryce Young to resurrect his NFL career
If Panthers quarterback Bryce Young is to resurrect his NFL career, it most likely won’t be in Carolina. Panthers head coach Dave Canales benched him in Week 3, and Carolina’s offense came to life with veteran Andy Dalton at quarterback. However, after only 18 NFL starts, it’s far too early


Four keys to the Cowboys at Giants ‘Thursday Night Football’ game
Coming off their first win of the 2024 season, the New York Giants host the division-rival Dallas Cowboys, fresh off their second straight home loss. The Cowboys are looking to avoid falling to 1-3 for the first time since 2010. For the Giants, they look to defend their home better


Fantasy football 2024 Week 4 sleepers: Caleb Williams, Justin Fields set for big games?
Marcas Grant highlights 10 sleepers to consider for your fantasy football lineup in Week 4, including a pair of quarterbacks poised for a breakout. Plus, which two emerging NFC West wideouts deserve some attention? This content was brought to you by: NFL.com | Official Site of the National Football League


Insider expands on reported change in Steelers’ QB situation
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler raised eyebrows when he revealed on Wednesday that “Justin Fields continues to build momentum” to remain the Pittsburgh Steelers’ starting quarterback and has been referred to as “QB1” by some teammates as veteran Russell Wilson continues to recover from a lingering calf issue. Well-known NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated


Why undefeated Steelers deserve the NFL’s attention and respect
The Pittsburgh Steelers are among the five remaining undefeated teams in the NFL. Led by longtime head coach Mike Tomlin, the Steelers have gotten off to their first 3-0 start since 2020 and the fourth time under his tenure. This will tremendously boost his ability to continue his streak of


Kareem Hunt eager to ‘shock the world’ in second stint with Chiefs: ‘A long time coming’
Hunt began his career with a bang, rushing for a league-best 1,327 yards and eight touchdowns in 2017 as part of the same rookie class as superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Despite Mahomes quickly establishing himself as an elite player in the NFL, it was Hunt who made his mark on


Watch: Giants rookie pulls sick ankle-breaker on Cowboys defender
Malik Nabers gave us some DeAndre Hopkins-on-DeAngelo Hall energy in Week 4. The New York Giants rookie wide receiver went viral on Thursday night against the Dallas Cowboys for the sick ankle-breaker he pulled on Cowboys cornerback Andrew Booth. Nabers was on an island with Booth and gave him a


Malik Nabers continues to mirror another LSU great in NFL
New York Giants rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers drew comparisons to former Louisiana State University standouts Ja’Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson throughout his draft process this spring. Now four games into his rookie season, Nabers is in an eerily similar situation to the latter superstar. The similarities between Nabers and
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Giants players share frustrations after close loss to Cowboys
The New York Giants fell 20-15 to their division-rival Dallas Cowboys on “Thursday Night Football,” failing to find the endzone but putting up five field goals in a tight game. Thursday’s win was the slimmest margin of victory for Dallas over New York since it won 37-34 in 2020. It


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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
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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


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 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