
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


Bears OC Shane Waldron takes responsibility for disastrous fourth-and-goal vs. Colts
Waldron admitted that in the aforementioned scenario, he’d have preferred if the offense had lined up quicker, and he noted that two previous interior runs didn’t result in success. But when it came to granular changes, Waldron declined to dive into the details, instead speaking generally about the plans to


Ravens TE Mark Andrews not too worried about slow statistical start: ‘My time will come’
Andrews suffered a serious injury to his foot and ankle in Week 11 last season and was shelved until the Ravens’ AFC Championship Game loss to the Chiefs. He also was involved in a car crash in August, which Andrews called “a serious thing.” But Andrews, who hasn’t been listed


Week 4 Thursday inactives: Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants
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Justin Jefferson gives rival CB bulletin-board material
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is ready for a duel with Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander in Week 4, but he is not falling for some of Alexander’s tactics. Jefferson more or less blew off Alexander when discussing the matchup on Thursday, but he made clear he was


Chargers, Raiders, Ravens Considered Justin Fields In Trades; QB Moving Toward Steelers’ QB1 Job
Justin Fields appears to be moving toward solidification of the Steelers’ starting quarterback job, one he could not win during training camp. Pittsburgh is 3-0, and Russell Wilson saw a calf injury deny him the chance to begin a starter run with the team. Wilson remains limited in practice. While


49ers HC comments on whether RB Christian McCaffrey could miss season
The 49ers placed star running back Christian McCaffrey (Achilles tendinitis) on injured reserve nearly two weeks ago, sidelining him for at least four games. However, there is growing belief it could be much longer. On Monday night, ESPN insider Adam Schefter reported that McCaffrey is traveling to Germany over the


Minor NFL Transactions: 9/26/24
Here are Thursday’s minor moves: Buffalo Bills Dallas Cowboys Los Angeles Chargers New York Giants Without Adoree’ Jackson and Dru Phillips, the Giants will move Shelley up to their gameday roster. Shelley has not played since last season, attending training camp with the Vikings but landing with the Giants shortly


49ers eyeing midseason return for key defensive leader
While the 49ers appear in slightly better shape compared to their injury-marred 2020 season, the team has seen its star-stacked roster run into significant health trouble at an early juncture this fall. Injuries have played a major role in the defending NFC champions’ 1-2 record. Some of the pieces will


49ers Eyeing Midseason Return For LB Dre Greenlaw
While the 49ers appear in slightly better shape compared to their injury-marred 2020 season, the team has seen its star-stacked roster run into significant health trouble at an early juncture. Injuries have played a major role in the defending NFC champions’ 1-2 record. Some of the pieces will return, though


Patriots insider touches upon continued growth of QB Drake Maye
First-year New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo declaring on Wednesday that adding a journeyman to the club’s quarterback room was “not in our plans at this current time” caused some to assume rookie Drake Maye will soon replace Jacoby Brissett as the team’s QB1. During a Thursday appearance on Boston radio


Rex Ryan: Cowboys’ DC Salary Insufficient
Not exactly known for keeping his opinions to himself, Rex Ryan has taken aim at the Cowboys’ defensive performance. More specifically, the longtime ESPN analyst points to the Cowboys making him an offer to be their defensive coordinator this offseason. Ryan interviewed for the job that went to Mike Zimmer,


Why former QB claims Cowboys’ Dak Prescott is ‘set up to fail’
After his first three starts, it’s fair to say Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott hasn’t lived up to his four-year, $240M contract extension. But is it all his fault? Prescott has completed 60.7 percent of his passes for four touchdowns and two interceptions and has posted a career-worst 45.5 QBR.


Cowboys’ Stephen Jones Addresses Potential In-Season Trades
The Cowboys will look to avoid a 1-3 start tonight when they take on the Giants. Dallas is not planning to make major moves with respect to players or personnel, but the door is of course open to an in-season trade in the coming weeks. The 2024 offseason was dominated


Post-waiver wire fantasy football pickups for Week 4
New Panthers coach Dave Canales helped resurrect Baker Mayfield’s career as offensive coordinator of the Buccaneers last season and could do the same for Dalton in 2024. This week, the Panthers travel to Cincinnati, where Dalton spent the first nine years of his career. It will be his first game


Lions Sign WR Allen Robinson To Active Roster
Allen Robinson made his Lions debut on Sunday, and he is now positioned to remain a regular presence on gamedays. The veteran wideout was signed to the active roster on Thursday, per a team announcement. Robinson was released by the Steelers early in the 2024 offseason, marking an end to his


Giants teammates address worries about rookie WR Malik Nabers
Former New York Giants offensive lineman Justin Pugh recently expressed some concerns regarding how rookie Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers will handle being a young star athlete who calls the Big Apple home. During chats with Steve Serby of the New York Post, Nabers’ teammates explained why they’re not worried about the 21-year-old getting a


Latest On Dolphins WR Odell Beckham Jr.
Odell Beckham Jr. started the campaign on the reserve/PUP list after he underwent surgery to address an unspecified injury. Questions still linger over Beckham’s exact status, but he could be nearing his 2024 debut. [RELATED: Dolphins’ Week 4 Starting QB Unclear] Players who start the year on PUP are required to


Vikings RB Aaron Jones excited for ‘full-circle moment’ in Week 4
Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones spent the first seven years of his NFL career with the Green Bay Packers. In Week 4, he returns home and faces his former team. Jones admits the game will make him feel emotional, but he’s looking forward to every bit of it. “I’m


Colts Expected To Stick With Anthony Richardson As Starting QB
Anthony Richardson has shown flashes during his second year in the NFL, but he still faces a steep development curve. The Colts do not appear to be preparing a change at the QB depth chart in the wake of his inconsistent start to the year. Last year’s fourth overall pick is


Ravens’ Justin Tucker confident he can fix ‘technique’ issues
Ravens’ Justin Tucker is one of the best kickers in NFL history, but the start of his 2024 season has been filled with uncharacteristic misses. The all-time most accurate kicker, who has made 89.686 percent of his 446 career field goals, has the worst percentage in the league this season


NFC Injury Updates: Lewis, Murphy, Darnold
After the high of getting their first win this past weekend, it’s a tough swing back down as the Panthers will see starting left guard Damien Lewis miss at least one game with an elbow injury, per Jordan Schultz of Bleacher Report. Schultz tells us that, while Lewis will likely


Chiefs TE Travis Kelce makes funny admission about slow start
Travis Kelce’s numbers are down through his first three games, and the Kansas City Chiefs tight end is well aware of them. “I played like trash,” Kelce said of his Week 3 performance against the Atlanta Falcons on Wednesday’s episode of the “New Heights” podcast with his brother, Jason. “I’m


OL Jason Peters Visits Seahawks; RT Abe Lucas Not Expected Back Until Midseason
Jason Peters became the rare NFL player to log a 20th season, with the Seahawks being the vehicle for the accomplished offensive lineman to reach that milestone. With Seattle dealing with similar injury trouble a year later, the team is looking into the likely Hall of Famer once again. The


Browns Unlikely To Bench Deshaun Watson
Bad quarterback investments have been frequent over the past few years. With due respect to the ill-fated moves outside Ohio, the Browns are on their own tier regarding a potential misstep due to the contract and trade compensation required to bring Deshaun Watson to town. Fifteen starts in across three


Jaguars’ Doug Pederson Moving Toward Hot Seat?
Shad Khan addressed Doug Pederson‘s potential hot-seat status in a hypothetical manner this offseason. After an 0-3 start, the former Super Bowl-winning HC is losing the benefit of the doubt. As the Jaguars head toward their London stretch, Pederson may soon be coaching for his job. Hired after Khan’s embarrassing


Report: Saints DT Khristian Boyd fined $4,600 for illegal hit on DeVonta Smith
The NFL has fined Saints rookie defensive tackle Khristian Boyd $4,600 for his hit that put Eagles receiver DeVonta Smith in concussion protocol, Matthew Paras of nola.com reports. A first offense for a hit on a defenseless player can draw a fine up to $16,883 for a first offense, but