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Ravens OC Todd Monken responds to John Harbaugh's critique of KC plan
Only the Detroit Lions and Buffalo Bills have more points than the Baltimore Ravens this season, so head coach John Harbaugh's critique of the approach and execution of play-caller Todd Monken at Kansas City raised a few eyebrows. ,Monken said he wasn't alarmed by anything Harbaugh said on the heels...

Bucs RB Bucky Irving out vs. Seahawks, could sit next week
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the host Seattle Seahawks, head coach Todd Bowles announced Friday.,Per an ESPN report, Irving could also miss the team's Week 6 game against the visiting San Francisco 49ers on Oct. 5 as he deals with a spra...

Jets RB/KR Braelon Allen (knee) out 8-12 weeks
New York Jets running back/kick returner Braelon Allen will miss eight-to-12 weeks with an MCL sprain, head coach Aaron Glenn said Friday.,Allen was placed on injured reserve Thursday, three days after he sustained the injury in New York's 27-21 loss to the Miami Dolphins.,Allen, 21, was hurt on a k...

Report: Bucs RB Bucky Irving (foot) could miss 2 weeks
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving could miss the next two games due to a sprain in his left foot, ESPN reported Friday.,Irving, on crutches and wearing a walking boot earlier in the week, is expected to be ruled out for Sunday's game against the host Seattle Seahawks (3-1). He also is i...
Why You Shouldn’t Be Surprised That Mac Jones Is Playing Well for San Francisco 49ers
Mac Jones continues to impress as the 49ers’ fill-in starter, throwing for 342 yards in a dramatic OT win over the Rams....

Report: 49ers DT Kalia Davis to have surgery for broken hand
San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Kalia Davis is having surgery on Friday to repair a broken hand, NFL Network reported.,Davis reportedly could miss at least two games after sustaining the injury in Thursday night's 26-23 overtime road win against the NFC West rival Los Angeles Rams.,Davis, who t...

4th-down stop in OT seals 49ers' victory over Rams
Eddy Pineiro kicked a 41-yard field goal and the San Francisco defense stuffed the Rams on fourth down later in overtime as the 49ers notched a 26-23 win over Los Angeles on Thursday night at Inglewood, Calif.,Alfred Collins forced and recovered a fumble at the San Francisco 1-yard line with 1:05 le...

Colts WR Michael Pittman (hamstring) lands on injury report
The Indianapolis Colts added wide receiver Michael Pittman to their Week 5 injury report Thursday with a hamstring issue.,Pittman was a limited participant in practice on Thursday ahead of Sunday's home game against the Las Vegas Raiders.,The sixth-year pro caught five passes for 41 yards and a touc...

Roger Goodell confirms NFL returning to Mexico City in 2026
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announced the league will return to Mexico City in 2026, confirming the next game at Estadio Azteca, as the venue nears completion of its World Cup renovation.,"We'll be back in Mexico City next year, which we're thrilled about," the commissioner said at the Leaders in...

Upstart Jaguars face true Monday night test against Chiefs
In terms of "Monday Night Football" appearances, the Jacksonville Jaguars and Kansas City Chiefs have been at opposite ends of the spectrum of late.,Jacksonville has played a Monday night game in each of the last two seasons. Before that, there was a 12-year gap between appearances, dating back to 2...

Commanders rule out WR Terry McLaurin vs. Chargers
The Washington Commanders ruled out wide receivers Terry McLaurin and Noah Brown on Thursday for their road game Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers.,Both receivers missed a second day of practice on Thursday. McLaurin (quad) sat out last Sunday's game at Atlanta while Brown (groin/knee) has bee...

49ers add QB Adrian Martinez ahead of game at Rams
The San Francisco 49ers have promoted quarterback Adrian Martinez from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Thursday night's road game against the Los Angeles Rams.,The 49ers (3-1) already had ruled out quarterback Brock Purdy (turf toe), making Mac Jones the starter against the Rams (3-...

Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard (calf) misses another practice
Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (calf) sat out his second straight practice on Thursday, putting his status for Sunday's home game against the Miami Dolphins in doubt.,Two other starters, tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders (ankle) and defensive end Tershawn Wharton (toe), along with cornerback...

Short-handed Ravens add S Kyle Hamilton to DNP list
The Baltimore Ravens' injury woes continued with safety Kyle Hamilton added to the list of players not practicing Thursday in advance of Sunday's home game against the Houston Texans.,Hamilton, who is listed with a groin injury, had been limited in practice Wednesday. ,Baltimore (1-3) has struggled ...

Week 5 TNF: 49ers-Rams Preview, Props, Prediction
The San Francisco 49ers travel to Los Angeles on Thursday night hoping an injury-riddled offense can hold up against the Rams' ninth-ranked defense.,Los Angeles has produced 14 sacks and 20 tackles for loss through its 3-1 start. San Francisco also enters 3-1, but will turn to backup Mac Jones for a...

Jaguars DE Travon Walker undergoes wrist surgery, could play vs. KC
Jaguars defensive end Travon Walker is entertaining the idea of playing in an NFL game less than a week after surgery on his wrist.,Jacksonville head coach Liam Coen revealed on Thursday morning that Walker underwent surgery after he was hurt in Sunday's 26-21 Week 4 win at San Francisco.,Walker, wh...

Jets take double-hit with RB-KR Braelon Allen placed on IR
New York Jets running back Braelon Allen was placed on injured reserve with a sprained MCL on Thursday, three days after he injured his knee in a 27-21 loss to the Miami Dolphins. ,Allen served as the primary kickoff returner and short-yardage back for the Jets, helping spare Breece Hall in those si...

Patriots WR Stefon Diggs ready for return to Buffalo
Wide receiver Stefon Diggs will return to his former home when the New England Patriots face the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night in Orchard Park, N.Y.,Diggs spent four seasons with the Bills and earned his only four Pro Bowl selections during that time, then was traded to the Houston Texans following ...

Commanders hopeful Jayden Daniels will start against Chargers
Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels could return to action when the Commanders visit the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday.,Meanwhile, Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert will be operating behind a decimated offensive line as Los Angeles looks to bounce back from a 21-18 road loss to the New York Gia...

Cam Ward, Titans eager to end winless start vs. Cardinals
The Tennessee Titans are one of three 0-4 teams in the NFL and have been outscored by a staggering 69 points.,Even rookie quarterback Cam Ward has been one of the team's many critics.,Ward and the Titans will take another swing at getting into the victory column when they face the Arizona Cardinals ...