USATSI MINNEAPOLIS — Justin Jefferson torched the San Francisco 49ers with a 97-yard touchdown to help the Minnesota Vikings storm to an early lead en route to a 23-17 victory in Sunday’s NFC showdown. The star wide receiver was helped off the field late in the third quarter, however, after suffering an apparent leg injury. Jefferson and 49ers pass rusher …

Ted Johnson: Pats’ ‘terrible’ pass protection an issue vs. Seahawks originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots rumbled for 185 rushing yards on Sunday and have 355 yards on the ground threw two games. That’s the good news. The bad news is that the passing game has been much less productive, and if you ask former Patriots …

Getty Images New Commanders kicker Austin Seibert was the hero in Washington on Sunday, as his seven made field goals in the 21-18 win over the New York Giants earned Washington its first victory in 2024. While a kicker won the game for Washington, New York’s lack of a kicker moved the Giants to 0-2.  The Giants’ decision not to …

Sep 14, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Jam Miller (26) rushes with the football during the second quarter against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images So far, the 2024 college football season is living up to the preseason hype, with Florida and Florida State out to 0-3 starts, Texas ranked …

Getty Images New Commanders kicker Austin Seibert was the hero in Washington on Sunday, as his seven made field goals in the 21-18 win over the New York Giants earned Washington its first victory in 2024. While a kicker won the game for Washington, New York’s lack of a kicker moved the Giants to 0-2.  The Giants’ decision not to …

Getty Images Injuries are part of every sport, especially football, where it seems like no team can escape at least one notable injury on a weekly basis. That was the case for several teams in Week 2 of the 2024 NFL season.  Several teams sustained injuries to key players in Week 2. Let’s take a look at each of the …

Who should be feeling worse right now, Florida or Florida State fans? Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI’s Pat Forde react to more disappointing performances for the Seminoles and Gators in their Week 3 Overreaction. They also praise the Group of 5, dissect a frustrating game for Georgia, and fight for Travis Hunter’s Heisman case. Also on today’s episode, they …

It’s only Week 2, but the NFL has proven once again that you never know what’s going to happen on any given Sunday. Good thing we’ve got you covered. FOX Sports’ NFL experts provide the biggest takeaways from every Sunday game and what they mean for each team going forward.  VIKINGS 23, 49ERS 17 49ers: We thought the 49ers were …

Jones: Seahawks WR admitted OT pass interference call wasn’t a penalty originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 23-20 in overtime in Sunday’s Week 2 game at Gillette Stadium, and a questionable pass interference penalty in the extra period helped make that outcome possible. Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones was in coverage on Seahawks …

USATSI A chaotic start to the college football season has set the pieces in place for a midseason stretch unlike any other. With nonconference games cycling off the schedule, we begin the week-to-week grind with an eye on league play in expanded conferences with rapidly shifting landscapes.  The Week 4 schedule is filled with enticing matchups across the country, with …

Getty Images One of the most unexpected wins from Week 2 came from the New Orleans Saints, who went into Dallas and blew out the Cowboys.  By the time the fourth quarter rolled around, the only drama left was whether the two teams would combine for a scorigami, which is when a game ends with a final score that’s never …

Matt Kartozian Marvin Harrison Jr. came into the NFL as one of the most highly decorated wide receiver prospects in recent memory. But his NFL debut did not go as planned. Harrison was held to just one catch for 4 yards on three targets against the Buffalo Bills, and one of those three targets turned into a drop. Harrison did …

Taylor Swift showed up at Arrowhead Stadium to watch the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, capping a headline-grabbing week that included seven trophies from the MTV Video Music Awards.  Swift arrived 90 minutes before kickoff to see her boyfriend, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, and the two-time defending Super Bowl champions play the Cincinnati Bengals in a rematch of two …

EAST LANSING – Free Press sports writer Chris Solari looks back at Michigan State football’s 40-0 win over Prairie View A&M and looks ahead to the Spartans’ final nonconference game at Boston College. Next up for the Spartans: Boston College Matchup: Michigan State (3-0) at Boston College (2-1). Kickoff: 8 p.m. Saturday; Alumni Stadium, Chestnut Hills, Massachusetts TV/radio: Big Ten …

Getty Images Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson added five more sacks to his stat line, three in the first, and did so all in the first quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. Hutchinson sacked quarterback Baker Mayfield three times in the first 10 minutes, for a loss of 28 yards, and finished the game with five total, for …