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Caleb Williams, Bears aim to level record with win over Rams
The Chicago Bears unabashedly went all-in on rookie quarterback Caleb Williams in the offseason.,While the top overall draft pick has produced mixed results through three games, the Bears (1-2) hope to stabilize their attack as other members of the offense return to health for a Sunday home game aga...
Kliff Kingsbury’s proteges face off as the Commanders head to Arizona
As the first-year head coach of the Arizona Cardinals in 2019, Kliff Kingsbury's mission was to develop a rookie quarterback with a Heisman Trophy on his resume, Kyler Murray. ,Five years later, in his first year as offensive coordinator of the Washington Commanders, Kingsbury is doing the same with...
Struggling on defense, 49ers meet offense-challenged Patriots
The New England Patriots and San Francisco 49ers will each be looking to end a two-game losing streak when they meet Sunday in Santa Clara, Calif.,After opening the season with a 16-10 victory at Cincinnati, New England (1-2) dropped a 23-20 decision to Seattle at home in Week 2 before losing to the...
Jaguars, facing Texans, look to rebound from 'disaster'
The Jacksonville Jaguars are one of three winless teams in the NFL and certainly the one in the most disarray.,The Jaguars (0-3) will attempt to halt their dysfunction and register that elusive first victory when they visit the Houston Texans in an AFC South battle on Sunday.,Jacksonville's poor sta...
Winless Bengals face familiar face in matchup vs. Panthers
It could be all about Andy Dalton again this weekend when the Carolina Panthers meet the Cincinnati Bengals.,Dalton made a smooth transition to a starting role at quarterback for the Panthers, guiding the team to its first win of the season last weekend.,Next, he'll be tasked with beating his former...
Pass rushes key as Eagles visit Buccaneers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have surrendered 12 sacks while recording none of their own in their past two games.,Flipping that script could be critical to Sunday's result as the Philadelphia Eagles visit Tampa, Fla., for a battle of 2-1 teams.,Baker Mayfield was sacked seven times in last weekend's stu...
Saints, Falcons hunting early statement win in division showdown
Over the last two seasons, the NFC South has been less than impressive.,The Tampa Bay Buccaneers took the division in 2022 despite going 8-9, then reclaimed their title with a 9-8 finish last season.,But the South has looked stronger so far this year, and the New Orleans Saints and host Atlanta Falc...
Jets' Aaron Rodgers focuses on field ahead of game vs. Broncos
Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers isn't getting caught up in "old news" ahead of New York's meeting with the Denver Broncos in East Rutherford, N.J., on Sunday afternoon.,New York offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett coached the Broncos in 2022 but was fired during the season with the team sitting a...
Chiefs chasing sixth straight win over Chargers as Jim Harbaugh enters picture
Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes are nemeses to many in the NFL based on the Chiefs' track record of success approaching historic levels. Count the Chargers among the division rivals failing to live up to their end of the rivalry in recent years. ,When they meet Sunday at Los Angeles, Kansas City (3-0)...
Steelers throw No. 1 defense at Colts, young playmakers
When the Pittsburgh Steelers and host Indianapolis Colts meet Sunday, it'll be a matchup of a young offense relying on an explosive rusher against the league's top-ranked defense.,Critical to the Colts' success is the 1-2 punch of sophomore quarterback Anthony Richardson and running back Jonathan Ta...
Expect offensive fireworks as Cincinnati visits Texas Tech
Two teams with bolstered confidence on defense and offenses capable of keeping pace with anyone lock horns Saturday in Lubbock, Texas, when Cincinnati visits Texas Tech in Big 12 Conference action.,Both teams opened league action with victories last week that strayed from their calling card -- offen...
Florida St. looking to take down another ACC newbie at SMU
Fresh off beating one conference newcomer, Florida State will now be the opponent for another Atlantic Coast Conference newbie's debut when it travels to Dallas to take on SMU on Saturday night.,The Mustangs (3-1, 0-0 ACC) will face the Seminoles (1-3, 1-2) for the first time. SMU enters the game wi...
North Carolina draws archrival Duke after embarrassing loss
Looking ahead to Saturday's game at Duke is the top priority for North Carolina after last week's disturbing result and a hectic few days.,Tar Heels coach Mack Brown said it's a good time to play the neighboring Blue Devils in Durham, N.C., because the Tar Heels need to bond together for a common ca...
Shaky QBs in spotlight as No. 21 Oklahoma visits Auburn
Both No. 21 Oklahoma and Auburn enter Saturday's matchup in Auburn, Ala., with questions at quarterback.,The Sooners are set to go with a first-time starter for their first-ever Southeastern Conference road game.,Oklahoma coach Brent Venables made the announcement Monday that true freshman Michael H...
UCF running game looks to counter Colorado's passing
UCF and Colorado are in positions similar to last year as they ready for Saturday afternoon's Big 12 clash in Orlando, Fla.,The Knights (3-0, 1-0 Big 12) won their first three games in 2023 before their season went into a lengthy struggle that led to a final 6-7 record. The Buffaloes (3-1, 1-0) star...
Host Kansas, TCU clash in critical early conference game
Kansas and TCU both really need a win when they meet in Saturday's conference game in Kansas City.,The loser drops to 0-2 in the 16-team Big 12 and would have to stack wins in the second half of their schedule to ensure postseason bowl eligibility.,With Kansas' home stadium under construction, the t...
Wake Forest looks to bounce back vs. Louisiana
Wake Forest had an unusually early open date last weekend, providing perhaps unwanted extra time to prepare for its upcoming home game against Louisiana on Saturday in Winston-Salem, N.C.,The Demon Deacons (1-2) have an opportunity to move past consecutive losses to Virginia and Ole Miss, which was ...
Host N.C. State, No. Illinois clash after tough losses
Erstwhile Top 25 teams North Carolina State and Northern Illinois both aim to rebound from losses on Saturday when they meet in Raleigh, N.C.,N.C. State (2-2) is coming off a crushing defeat in their Atlantic Coast Conference opener, falling 59-35 on the road to Clemson. It was the most points the W...
BC seeking rare 4-1 start against Western Kentucky
Boston College aims to post consecutive wins for the second time this season when first-time opponent Western Kentucky visits Chestnut Hill, Mass., on Saturday in the nonconference finale for both teams.,After dropping Michigan State from the unbeaten ranks with a 23-19 win last week, the Eagles (3-...
Giants aim to continue power surge vs. Diamondbacks
The San Francisco Giants have eight home runs over the first two games of their series with the Arizona Diamondbacks.,The Giants will look to finish a series sweep and close a nine-game road trip in style on Wednesday night when they face the Diamondbacks in Phoenix.,Suddenly hot San Francisco (79-7...