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Sam Darnold’s Hot Start Has Seahawks Looking Like NFC West Contenders
After years of struggles, Sam Darnold has found his rhythm in Seattle. Inside how he’s leading the Seahawks to early-season success....
Daniel Jones, Colts bring big-time offense to LA to face Rams
The Indianapolis Colts have become something of an offensive force and will take their high-flying show to Inglewood, Calif., on Sunday to face the Los Angeles Rams., ,Off to a 3-0 start for the first time since 2009, the Colts are rolling behind new quarterback Daniel Jones, who is third in the NFL...
Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs pursue fast start vs. generous Ravens
Barring a tie, either the Baltimore Ravens or Kansas City Chiefs are about to have a 1-3 record attached to their name.,That's not the type of mark typically associated with either AFC powerhouse, but it will become one team's reality when the Ravens visit the Chiefs on Sunday afternoon.,Kansas City...
Winless Texans, Titans each seek first victory of the season
It's not like the Houston Texans or Tennessee Titans need any more issues, since they're off to 0-3 starts heading into their AFC South showdown Sunday in Houston.,But it appears that both teams may have to rely on their depth more than they would probably like in an effort to get their first win of...
Jaguars to test unbeaten, battered 49ers
Even while riding a quarterback carousel early this season, the San Francisco 49ers are one of six undefeated teams through three weeks.,Starter Brock Purdy was sidelined the last two games with turf toe, but Mac Jones has taken the reins, leading the 49ers to wins over New Orleans and Arizona.,Now,...
Rookie Jaxson Dart, winless Giants have tall task vs. Chargers
Off to their best start since 2002, the undefeated Los Angeles Chargers will face an opponent in the midst of quarterback change on Sunday when they visit rookie Jaxson Dart and the New York Giants at East Rutherford, N.J. ,While the Giants (0-3) move on from Russell Wilson to Dart, the Chargers (3-...
Patriots QB Drake Maye clashes with confident Panthers in game with hometown feel
The Carolina Panthers haven't been in this position much in recent years -- coming off a dominant winning performance.,So they'll face the New England Patriots with a new-found energy and enthusiasm on Sunday at Foxborough, Mass.,"There's a level of confidence to show the guys the work works," Carol...
Unbeaten Eagles eager to end unhappy history in Tampa
The Philadelphia Eagles are an incredible 19-1 since their last visit to Tampa, Fla., almost exactly one year ago.,The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will attempt to interrupt the best stretch in Eagles' history when they host the only clash of 3-0 teams this week on Sunday afternoon.,The Bucs have won the pa...
Strength vs. strength as Lions offense prepares for Browns defense
The Detroit Lions racked up 90 points and 937 yards over the past two weeks while appearing to be an unstoppable offensive unit.,The high-flying Lions will now be tested by the NFL's top defense over the first three weeks of the season when they host the Cleveland Browns on Sunday afternoon.,Detroit...
Aaron Rodgers, Steelers excited for Irish excursion vs. Vikings
Aaron Rodgers has accomplished nearly everything in his NFL career, but he has never played a regular-season game in Ireland.,Nobody has. At least, that will be true until Sunday.,The Pittsburgh Steelers (2-1) and Minnesota Vikings (2-1) will make history when they square off in Dublin.,The Steelers...
Bills chase 14th straight home win vs. Saints
The Buffalo Bills look like Super Bowl contenders.,The New Orleans Saints look like contenders to have the first pick in next year's draft.,One of the most lopsided-looking matchups of the young NFL season has the Saints (0-3) visiting the Bills (3-0) on Sunday in Orchard Park, N.Y.,Buffalo has scor...
Dan Quinn visiting former stomping grounds as Commanders face Falcons
Sunday will serve as a homecoming for at least one member of the visiting Washington Commanders against the Atlanta Falcons, while the quarterback availability remains to be seen.,Washington (2-1) head coach Dan Quinn went 43-42 across six seasons at the helm in Atlanta before his firing in 2020. Af...
Ravens Pro Bowl DT Nnamdi Madubuike (neck) ruled out vs. Chiefs
Baltimore Ravens two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike will miss his second consecutive game on Sunday at the Kansas City Chiefs because of a neck injury.,Madubuike, 27, hasn't practiced since a victory over the Cleveland Browns on Sept. 14. He developed symptoms afterward and had more...
Goodell: NFL's media-rights talks could start as soon as 2026
The NFL is weighing an early restart to its media-rights talks as soon as 2026, Commissioner Roger Goodell told CNBC.,The league's existing package, signed in 2021, spans 11 years and is valued at $111 billion. It includes an NFL opt-out after the 2029-30 season for all partners except Disney, whose...
Titans QB Cam Ward (ankle/calf) limited at practice
Tennessee quarterback Cam Ward was a limited participant due to an ankle/calf issue at Wednesday's walkthrough practice, the first with Bo Hardegree as the Titans' offensive play-caller.,Ward, the top overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft, did not mention any health problems when he spoke with reporter...
49ers QBs Brock Purdy (toe), Mac Jones (knee) both ailing
The San Francisco 49ers are assessing their quarterback situation ahead of a Week 4 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars with both Brock Purdy and Mac Jones ailing.,Purdy returned to practice Wednesday after missing the past two games with a toe injury. Jones started the past two games for San F...
Report: Emmitt Smith would take leading NFLPA 'under consideration'
Hall of Fame running back Emmitt Smith, who played 13 of his 15 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, said he would consider taking over as the head of the NFL Players Association, Front Office Sports reported Wednesday.,NFLPA executive director Lloyd Howell Jr. resigned in July, one month after a series...
Cowboys, Packers dismiss emotion behind return of Micah Parsons
Micah Parsons can barely mask his emotion discussing the visual of taking close friend and Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott to the ground Sunday night after he takes the field from the visitor's locker room with the Green Bay Packers. ,One month wasn't enough time for Parsons to fully disconn...
Giants QB Jaxson Dart: 'I'm ready'
Rookie Jaxson Dart will be the New York Giants' starting quarterback for the remainder of the season, coach Brian Daboll confirmed on Wednesday.,Veteran quarterback Russell Wilson will serve as Dart's backup when the winless Giants (0-3) host the undefeated Los Angeles Chargers (3-0) on Sunday in Ea...
Eagles place LB Nolan Smith Jr. on injured reserve
The Philadelphia Eagles placed linebacker Nolan Smith Jr. on injured reserve Wednesday.,NFL Network reported Smith aggravated a triceps injury that required surgery in the offseason.,Cornerback Jakorian Bennett and rookie wide receiver Darius Cooper also were placed on injured reserve Wednesday, mea...