
Raiders to be without two star players in Week 4
The Las Vegas Raiders are going to be quite shorthanded for their Week 4 game against the Cleveland Browns. Raiders coach Antonio Pierce announced Friday that star wide receiver Davante Adams and pass-rusher Maxx Crosby will not play in Sunday’s game. Adams is dealing with a hamstring injury, while Crosby


NFC Injury Updates: Eagles, Davis, Lewis, Carlson
The Eagles are going to be forced to make a long-term switch on special teams after punt returner Britain Covey told reporters yesterday that he suffered a broken scapula. According to Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team, Covey is likely to miss around six weeks recovering from the injury. Covey


Chiefs TE Travis Kelce puts slow start in perspective
The Kansas City Chiefs are 3-0 and they have done it without a huge contribution from tight end Travis Kelce. The four-time All-Pro selection has been nearly anonymous through those three games. He does not think that is reflective of how he is feeling, though. Kelce said he feels as


Settling for field goals ‘very frustrating’ in loss to Cowboys
Coach Brian Daboll went for it on fourth down several times Thursday night, going 3-of-4, but eschewed several opportunities to take a shot at the end zone early. The most questionable was booting a fourth field goal despite driving down to the 3-yard-line early in the third quarter. Had Big


49ers GM John Lynch Addresses Christian McCaffrey’s Achilles Rehab
Among many other prominent players on the team, Christian McCaffrey remains sidelined for the 49ers. He is on injured reserve while recovering from the Achilles tendonitis which has affected him since the summer. [RELATED: 49ers Eyeing Midseason Dre Greenlaw Return] McCaffrey went to Germany earlier this week to consult with a specialist


49ers hit with depth blow as backup linebacker tears ACL
Curtis Robinson‘s 2024 campaign has come to an abrupt end. The fourth-year linebacker suffered an ACL tear in practice, head coach Kyle Shanahan said on Friday. As a result, Robinson will be sidelined for the remainder of the campaign. The 26-year-old is on track to become an exclusive rights restricted


Kliff Kingsbury on return to Arizona: ‘Nothing but positive memories’
Despite his mediocre college record, the Cards hired Kingsbury in 2019 to tutor then-rookie Kyler Murray. Under the former coach, the QB earned Offensive Rookie of the Year honors and made two Pro Bowls. It’s been an up-and-down ride for Murray, who suffered a season-ending knee injury in Kingsbury’s final


Cowboys’ Micah Parsons, DeMarcus Lawrence Injuries Worse Than Expected
The Cowboys’ second win of the season came with some losses at its heels. Injuries to edge rushers Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence dampened an otherwise victorious Thursday night over the division-rival Giants. While the worst-case scenario was certainly avoided, both situations appear to be worse than initially expected, per


Tua Tagovailoa cleared to do ‘normal activities, just not football’
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


Browns' Myles Garrett dealing with foot, Achilles and thigh injuries: 'An injured animal is the fiercest'
Myles Garrett is listed with foot, Achilles and thigh issues ahead of Sunday’s Browns-Raiders showdown. However, the reigning Defensive Player of the Year brushed off the injuries as nothing but a scratch. This content was brought to you by: NFL.com | Official Site of the National Football League


NFL Practice Squad Updates: 9/27/24
Friday’s practice squad transactions: New York Jets Signed: LB Anthony Hines Placed on practice squad IR: LB Brandon Smith Seattle Seahawks Signed: DT Quinton Bohanna Released: CB Tyler Hall Tennessee Titans Signed: DT McTelvin Agim This content was brought to you by: Pro Football RumorsPro Football Rumors


Geno Smith and Andy Dalton spur upset wins; Jayden Daniels thrills
Fresh off spearheading the best offensive performance in recent Panthers history, Andy Dalton will host his former franchise, the still-winless Bengals, in an epic, feline revenge game. With Lou Anarumo’s defense struggling mightily so far in 2024, the Red Rifle will come out firing and feed Diontae Johnson for a


Mike McCarthy: Cowboys stars' injuries 'worse than we anticipated'
Not only did Micah Parsons suffer an ankle injury, but defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence also got hurt. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL


Minor NFL Transactions: 9/27/24
September 27th, 2024 at 6:41pm CST by Ely Allen Today’s only minor move: Tennessee Titans Taking the 53-man roster spot of cornerback Chidobe Awuzie, who was placed on injured reserve with a groin injury, Gifford’s promotion is an expected one. The veteran linebacker has been a standard gameday practice squad


NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Friday, Sept. 27
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49ers get good injury news on top stars
Health matters are starting to come together for the San Francisco 49ers. Tight end George Kittle told reporters on Thursday that he is “feeling fantastic” and “very excited to play football.” Kittle missed Week 3 due to his hamstring injury, but he was not listed on the 49ers’ injury report


Chargers QB Justin Herbert (ankle) questionable to play Sunday vs. Chiefs
Limited at practice through the week, Herbert said Wednesday that he was making progress with the injury and didn’t foresee sitting out to get extra rest with a Week 5 bye forthcoming. Concern for Herbert, whose mobility was clearly lacking against Pittsburgh, playing against the Chiefs is heightened as he


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