Baltimore Ravens linebacker Kyle Van Noy criticized the Kansas City Chiefs’ medical staff for being slow to respond to his eye injury during the teams’ season opener last week. Van Noy injured his right eye in the third quarter on Thursday night and said he was “disappointed” about how long it took for Chiefs doctors to see him in the …

Tyrique Stevenson wins NFC’s Defensive Player of the Week award for stellar opener originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Bears second-year cornerback Tyrique Stevenson was awarded the league’s NFC Defensive Player of the Week award after a strong opener in the team’s win over the Titans last Sunday, 24-17. Stevenson gave the team the go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter …

Photo: Isaiah Hole On the eve of Michigan football’s season opener against Fresno State, some odd news hit the wire when it was revealed that new head coach Sherrone Moore still had not signed his contract that was offered back in January. Many speculated as to what that was about, with some jeering the Wolverines for what appeared like a …

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson said he was surprised by the latest civil lawsuit filed against him by a woman who alleges he sexually assaulted her four years ago. The woman filed the lawsuit Monday in Texas , saying Watson forced himself on her during a dinner date in her apartment in Houston in 2020. She’s seeking in excess of …

While it’s still unknown if Christian McCaffrey will be able to take the field on Sunday, San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said he never considered putting his star running back on injured reserve. McCaffrey, who was a late scratch for their season-opening win against the New York Jets with a calf injury, appears to be on the cusp …

Getty Images We had two FCS-over-FBS victories last weekend. Southern Utah knocked off UTEP 27-24 in overtime. Huge shoutout to Thunderbirds coach DeLane Fitzgerald, who has done such an awesome job with this program now in Year 3 in Cedar City. Southern Utah has gotten better each season under his guidance and finally gets a landmark victory on his résumé …

The Green Bay Packers ended the Aaron Rodgers era when they traded the four-time NFL MVP to the New York Jets after the 2022 season and handed the reins to Jordan Love, the quarterback for which they traded up to select with the 26th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Saddled with the task of succeeding someone who guided …

And the solo leader of the AFC North after Week 1 is (drumroll please), the Pittsburgh Steelers. Yes, after kicking six field goals to beat the Falcons 18-10, the Steelers (1-0), a team that was a popular pick to finish last in the division and with no definitive starter at quarterback, currently sit alone atop the AFC North, a division …

Receiver Puka Nacua, guard Steve Avila and offensive tackle Joe Noteboom have been placed on injured reserve by the Los Angeles Rams after their injury-filled season opener. The Rams on Wednesday also signed offensive lineman Dylan McMahon off Philadelphia’s practice squad and signed offensive lineman Geron Christian. Los Angeles re-signed offensive tackle Ty Nsekhe on Tuesday. Nacua reaggravated his knee …

True freshman Koi Perich’s performance in the Gophers’ 48-0 win over Rhode Island last week — an interception and a 28-yard punt return — brought a lot of attention. So did one post-game quote. “I got to take it to the crib,” Perich said on feeling a need to score a touchdown after finding an opening on his first career …

The most likely outcome for the Green Bay Packers this week is that Jordan Love sits out with his sprained MCL. Malik Willis would start in his place. But the fact that Packers coach Matt LaFleur did not rule out Love playing in Week 2 has to be some positive news for Green Bay fans hoping their quarterback returns soon. …

The week of NFL action culminates in the ultimate showdown on Monday Night Football. As the dust settles from Sunday’s games, two teams will take center stage. Check out everything you need to know about games on MNF including matchups, times and more.  2024 NFL Monday Night Football Schedule Week 2 (Monday, September 16) Atlanta Falcons vs. Philadelphia Eagles (8:15 …

We’re detailing the biggest throws on a weekly basis, giving extra attention to huge throws that quarterbacks make all around the country. We start by looking at the pass plays with the most Expected Points Added, and then taking into account difficulty and distance of throw, game situation, and opponent. Here are the four biggest throws from Week 2 in …

Getty Images Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola makes no secrets that he idolizes Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes. He wears the identical No. 15, dons a similar haircut and even copied Mahomes’ signature pregame celebration before the game against Colorado.  Mahomes spoke about Raiola’s imitation during his media availability this week. By all accounts, Mahomes is flattered by the attention.  …

The Miami Dolphins are on a short week in Week 2, and have to face one of their toughest opponents in the rival Buffalo Bills. The Bills are 11-1 in their last 12 matchups vs. the Dolphins, the most recent meeting being that Week 18 matchup that decided the division. To make matters worse, Miami is dealing with multiple injuries …