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Without Jayden Daniels, Commanders run all over Raiders
Jaylin Lane returned a punt 90 yards for a score, Jeremy McNichols had a 60-yard touchdown run and the Washington Commanders beat the visiting Las Vegas Raiders 41-24 on Sunday.,Washington's Marcus Mariota, filling in for injured quarterback Jayden Daniels, completed 15-of-21 passes for 205 yards an...
Last-second FG block caps Eagles' wild comeback win over Rams
Jordan Davis blocked Joshua Karty's game-winning field-goal try as time expired and returned it for a touchdown as the Philadelphia Eagles rallied for a 33-26 victory Sunday against the visiting Los Angeles Rams.,It was the second consecutive blocked field goal for the Eagles (3-0), who overcame a s...
Steelers edge Patriots as Aaron Rodgers moves into 4th on all-time TD list
Aaron Rodgers tossed a 17-yard touchdown pass to Calvin Austin on a third-and-6 play with 2:16 remaining in the game to help the visiting Pittsburgh Steelers defeat the New England Patriots 21-14 Sunday.,New England moved the ball to the Pittsburgh 28-yard line on its final possession before turning...
Panthers record rare shutout at Falcons' expense
Carolina cornerback Chau Smith-Wade returned an interception for a touchdown and the Panthers made several big defensive plays to defeat the visiting Atlanta Falcons 30-0 on Sunday afternoon in Charlotte.,Bryce Young ran for a touchdown and threw for 121 yards in Carolina's home opener. Rico Dowdle ...
Daniel Jones, Jonathan Taylor power Colts to big win over Titans
Daniel Jones threw for 228 yards and a touchdown while Jonathan Taylor rushed for 102 yards and three scores as the visiting Indianapolis Colts stayed unbeaten with a 41-20 win over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday in Nashville, Tenn.,Jones completed 18 of 25 passes as Indianapolis (3-0) cruised throu...
Jets' Sauce Gardner (head), Quincy Williams (shoulder) hurt vs. Bucs
New York Jets top cornerback Sauce Gardner and standout linebacker Quincy Williams exited Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with injuries and will not return.,Williams suffered a left shoulder injury in the final minute of the first half when a Tampa Bay offensive lineman fell on him. H...
Jets LB Quincy Williams (shoulder) injured vs. Bucs
New York Jets standout linebacker Quincy Williams exited Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a left shoulder injury and was later ruled out.,Williams was injured in the final minute of the first half when a Tampa Bay offensive lineman fell on him. He was ruled out in the third quarte...
Aaron Rodgers passes Brett Favre on all-time TD list
Aaron Rodgers passed former Green Bay Packers teammate Brett Favre on the all-time passing touchdown list on Sunday, moving into sole possession of fourth place with 509 and counting.,The Steelers quarterback set the mark early in the second quarter of Pittsburgh's game with the New England Patriots...
Texans' Derek Stingley Jr. departs game vs. Jaguars after rib injury
Houston Texans All-Pro cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. is questionable to return to the game at Jacksonville on Sunday after suffering a rib injury.,The injury appeared to occur on the Jaguars' first-quarter touchdown drive. Stingley stayed in the game and then was penalized for pass interference, whi...
49ers downgrade Brock Purdy, Jauan Jennings to out vs. Cardinals
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy and wide receiver Jauan Jennings have been downgraded from questionable to out and will not play Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals.,Both teams enter the NFC West game in Santa Clara, Calif., at 2-0.,Purdy came away from the season-opening win against th...
Eagles RT Lane Johnson (neck) injured vs. Rams
Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson left Sunday's game against the visiting Los Angeles Rams with a neck injury in the first quarter.,The Eagles said the six-time Pro Bowler was questionable to return. Matt Pryor replaced Johnson in the game.,Multiple reports said Johnson sustained the inj...
Commanders LG Brandon Coleman benched, inactive vs. Raiders
The Washington Commanders listed starting left guard Brandon Coleman as inactive for Sunday's game against the visiting Las Vegas Raiders.,Per ESPN, a team spokesperson said Coleman's absence for the game was a coach's decision and not related to his shoulder injury. He has played 92 percent of the ...
Packers TE Tucker Kraft active; Browns RT Jack Conklin inactive
Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft and right tackle Zach Tom are expected to play in Sunday's game against the host Cleveland Browns.,Both starters were deemed active by the Packers (2-0) after being listed as questionable on Friday's injury report. Kraft tweaked his knee during practice on Th...
Dan Campbell’s Detroit Lions Look Like NFC Contenders Again
Detroit’s new coordinators delivered as the Lions defeated the Bears. Can Dan Campbell’s team maintain momentum against a tough upcoming schedule?...
Clemson Football’s Fall Mirrors Mike Tyson’s Collapse After Loss to Syracuse
Once a powerhouse, Clemson football looks like a shell of its former self after a shocking home loss to Syracuse. Can Dabo Swinney adapt in the NIL era?...
WR Xavier Gipson now cut by both New York teams in two weeks
Wide receiver/return specialist Xavier Gipson's time with the New York Giants was short, as the team waived him on Saturday before he could appear in a game.,The Giants had signed Gipson on Sept. 11, one day after he was cut by the New York Jets, who share the same home stadium, MetLife Stadium in E...
Bears CB Jaylon Johnson (groin), OL Kiran Amegadije (elbow) placed on IR
The Chicago Bears are placing two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Jaylon Johnson (groin) and backup guard Kiran Amegadije (elbow) on injured reserve, the team announced Saturday.,Both will miss the team's next four games as a result of the move.,Last Sunday, Johnson aggravated the injury that limited him d...
Clemson’s Collapse: How Dabo Swinney's Tigers Already Fell Out of Playoff Contention
After a shocking loss to Syracuse, Clemson sits at 1-3 and out of the College Football Playoff race. Can Dabo Swinney adapt to the modern era of NIL and the transfer portal?...
Broncos LB Dre Greenlaw (thigh) on short-term IR
The Denver Broncos placed linebacker Dre Greenlaw on short-term injured reserve Saturday, the team announced, sidelining him for at least four games due to a thigh injury.,Greenlaw, 28, will be eligible to return Week 7 against the New York Giants. He has yet to play this season after the injury kep...
Ravens star DT Nnamdi Madubuike (neck) ruled out vs. Lions
Baltimore Ravens standout defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike will miss Monday night's game against the Baltimore Ravens due to a neck injury, coach John Harbaugh said Saturday.,Madubuike didn't practice at all this week. The two-time Pro Bowl selection sustained the injury during the Week 2 game agai...