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Giants OC: Daniel Jones’ confidence has never wavered
Daniel Jones has plenty to work on, the New York Giants will admit, but confidence is not on that list.,After one-time teammate Kyle Rudolph said in an interview that Jones' confidence "looks completely destroyed" following a disastrous Week 1 showing, New York offensive coordinator Mike Kafka said ...
C Connor McGovern returns to Jets to 'join something special'
Connor McGovern contemplated retirement after a pair of knee injuries last October, but the veteran center is back with the New York Jets after signing on Wednesday following a tryout.,McGovern, 31, practiced with the Jets for the first time on Thursday since damaging his left MCL and dislocating hi...
Falcons counting on Kirk Cousins to continue success vs. Eagles
Atlanta quarterback Kirk Cousins hopes the third time is the charm when the Falcons visit the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night., ,It is the third straight season that Cousins has traveled to Lincoln Financial Field in Week 2 for a primetime game. He lost the previous two years while playing for t...
Browns star DE Myles Garrett (foot) misses practice
Cleveland Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett missed Thursday's practice with a foot injury.,Garrett was added to the team's injury report on Thursday after not being part of it Wednesday.,Garrett is the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year after racking up 14 sacks and four fumble recoveri...
Hall of Famer, Lions legend Joe Schmidt dies at 92
Pro Football Hall of Fame middle linebacker Joe Schmidt has died. He was 92.,Schmidt's family said the Detroit Lions' legend died Wednesday. No cause of death was revealed.,Schmidt was a 10-time Pro Bowler who helped the Lions win NFL championships in 1953 and 1957. The only linebackers with more Pr...
Thumb surgery to sideline Commanders CB Emmanuel Forbes Jr.
Washington Commanders cornerback Emmanuel Forbes Jr. has a torn UCL in his thumb and will undergo surgery Friday, NFL Network reported.,The injury occurred in the Commanders' 37-20 Week 1 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Forbes made four tackles.,How long he will be out was not disclosed.,The Comma...
Stephen A. Smith Rips Cincinnati Bengals Over Ja’Marr Chase Contract: “That Organization Makes Me Sick”
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith ripped the Cincinnati Bengals and Mike Brown on "First Take" on Thursday for struggling to find a longterm deal for Ja'Marr Chase....
Deshaun Watson's accuser plans to meet with NFL
A woman suing Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson intends to cooperate with the NFL as it reviews her allegations of sexual assault and battery, her attorney told ESPN.,The unidentified woman filed the civil lawsuit in Harris County, Texas, on Monday. She alleges that Watson assaulted her on...
Week 2 TNF: Bills-Dolphins Preview, Props, Prediction
The Buffalo Bills have won four consecutive games against the Miami Dolphins and will try to make it five straight on Thursday Night Football in Week 2. However, the Bills opened as 1-1.5-point underdogs, and the line has since moved to +2.5 at many sportsbooks.,Miami could have secured the team's f...
Week 2 NFL Capsules
Buccaneers at Lions, 1 p.m. ET,Another playoff rematch awaits the Lions, who went to overtime to knock off the Rams at home in the regular-season opener (26-20). QB Jared Goff isn't fretting the matchup, especially if safety Antoine Winfield Jr. is out. Goff has at least 350 passing yards and multip...
Jaguars place CB Tyson Campbell (hamstring) on IR
The Jacksonville Jaguars placed cornerback Tyson Campbell on injured reserve Thursday with a left hamstring strain.,Campbell, 24, will miss a minimum of four games and is eligible to return on Oct. 13 against the Chicago Bears.,He left Sunday's loss to the Miami Dolphins in the fourth quarter after ...
Report: Dolphins RB De'Von Achane to test ankle pregame
Dolphins running back De'Von Achane will test out his ankle before Thursday night's game and there is optimism in Miami that he will play against the visiting Buffalo Bills, NFL Network reported.,The Dolphins (1-0) have ruled out fellow running back Raheem Mostert for the game against the AFC East r...
Josh Allen Needs To Be Superhuman for Buffalo Bills To Contend in AFC
The Buffalo Bills aren't as talented as other top teams in the AFC, requiring QB Josh Allen to dominate for them to have any hope at the playoffs this year....
Bengals, aiming to bounce back, renew acquaintances with Chiefs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Kansas City Chiefs will look to build upon their momentum from a dramatic opening-night win while the visiting Cincinnati Bengals will aim to forget a dismal showing in their opener when the teams meet Sunday.,The Chiefs (1-0) held on for a 27-20 win over the Baltimore Ravens...
With Christian McCaffrey's status uncertain, 49ers battle Vikings
Christian McCaffrey is optimistic that he will make his season debut when the San Francisco 49ers play the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis., ,Then again, McCaffrey suggested the same things a week ago before he sat out the 49ers' season opener because of a calf injury and Achill...
Bears, rookie QB Caleb Williams face gold standard in Texans' C.J. Stroud
Early during his Wednesday presser, Bears coach Matt Eberflus was asked how the historic production Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud enjoyed as a rookie last season could be used as a template for Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams, whose debut last Sunday against the Tennessee Titans could reaso...
After miserable start, Giants QB Daniel Jones faces Commanders
If New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones faced Washington every week, he'd be on his way to the Hall of Fame.,In seven starts against the NFC East rival, Jones has a 5-1-1 record with 10 touchdowns, three interceptions and a 98.0 passer rating.,When the Giants (0-1) face the Commanders (0-1) on S...
Russ revenge game nixed, Broncos introduce rookie QB to Steelers
Rather than the starring role in a Pittsburgh Steelers' revival, former Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson returns to Denver as an extra in the Week 2 game with an entirely different subplot than expected. ,Justin Fields guided the Steelers (1-0) to an 18-10 win at Atlanta last week with Wilson out ...
Rams eager to extend road dominance vs. Cardinals
The Los Angeles Rams will stay on the road in Week 2 on Sunday, although a visit to the Arizona Cardinals will feel extremely comfortable., ,The Rams will carry a nine-game road winning streak against the Cardinals into the game at Glendale, Ariz., where both teams will try to rebound from season-op...
Deshaun Watson will start vs. Jags as Browns keep issues off field
NFL head coaches loathe distractions, but Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski is dealing with a major one in Week 2.,Several days after Deshaun Watson was accused of a vicious sexual assault four years ago, he will start at quarterback when the Browns visit the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday afte...