Getty Images In the aftermath of his team’s impressive season-opening win over the New York Jets, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan has spent more time clarifying the status of Christian McCaffrey than he has discussing San Francisco’s impressive 32-19 win. Shanahan, who shot down a report stating that McCaffrey would probably not play in Week 2, also told reporters on Tuesday …

James White shares first impressions of Jerod Mayo-led Patriots originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots entered the 2024 NFL season with minimal expectations, but they’ve become the talk of the league after their stunning upset win over the Cincinnati Bengals. They pulled off a wire-to-wire 16-10 victory for Jerod Mayo’s first career head-coaching win. Rhamondre Stevenson …

Four prominent former Michigan football players have filed a class-action lawsuit against the NCAA and Big Ten Network, seeking a payment of $50 million for the “wrongful” continued use of their name, image and likeness on television. The plaintiffs — Braylon Edwards, Denard Robinson, Michael Martin and Shawn Crable — are being represented by Jim Acho of Livonia, Michigan-based law …

Eric Williams NFL Reporter Jordan Mason let the cat out of the bag on national television, revealing to a reporter soon after the San Francisco 49ers’ 32-19 win over the visiting New York Jets that he was told last Friday that Christian McCaffrey would not play Monday night. McCaffrey was questionable going into the season opener with a calf strain …

Getty Images Tyreek Hill’s arrest before the Dolphins win over the Jaguars on Sunday — a game flipped on its head thanks to Hill scoring an 80-yard touchdown in the second half — has taken on a life of its own, going from simply a breaking NFL news story on a wild first Sunday of 2024 to a broader cultural …

USATSI Sunday marked a rude awakening for the Carolina Panthers, whose first action following a 2-15 finish in 2023 was a 47-10 blowout loss to the rival New Orleans Saints. The start of the Panthers’ 2024 season may have gotten worse, too, with Pro Bowl defensive lineman Derrick Brown suffering a season-ending knee injury, the team announced on Tuesday.  Brown …

USATSI Colorado defensive back Shilo Sanders is expected to miss two to three weeks after undergoing surgery on an arm injury, Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders said Tuesday. The timeline means he will miss games against Colorado State and Baylor, and it puts his availability in question against UCF.  Sanders suffered the injury — believed to be a broken forearm — …

Carmen Vitali NFL Reporter It wasn’t the stellar debut Chicago wanted for Caleb Williams. It wasn’t the stellar debut Caleb Williams wanted for himself. Yet despite his stat line reading 14 of 29 passing for just 93 yards and a 55.7 passer rating, the Chicago Bears won their season opener over the visiting Tennessee Titans 24-17 on Sunday.  The defense …

Rodgers hopes Jets meet ‘championship-level’ 49ers again after Week 1 originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Following the New York Jets’ season-opening 32-19 loss on Monday night at Levi’s Stadium, Aaron Rodgers is already savoring revenge on the 49ers this season. Logically, that could only happen in New Orleans in February at Super Bowl LIX, which is exactly what …

Sep 7, 2024; Pullman, Washington, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Behren Morton (2) is sacked by Washington State Cougars edge Raam Stevenson (45) in the second half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Washington State Cougars won 37-16. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images We may be focused primarily on the Seattle Seahawks with this publication, but we love all …

Last season, the New York Jets’ dreams were shattered just about the moment the regular season began. Future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers went down with a season-ending Achilles injury four snaps into the first offensive drive, and with him went any playoff hopes for the team. This season, Rodgers is back and has finally completed a pass as …

Getty Images Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill’s detainment on Sunday has led to an officer put on administrative duty, as the Miami-Dade Police Department conducts a thorough review of the situation and why it escalated. A traffic stop turned into Hill on the pavement in handcuffs and now the wide receiver’s agent is calling for the officers involved the …

Getty Images Auburn quarterback Payton Thorne had a rough time in Auburn’s 20-14 loss to California on Saturday. When it comes to fan criticism after a game like that, Thorne tries to block out the noise, but that’s tough to do when even his Venmo is blowing up. Thorne completed 14 of his 27 passing attempts for 165 yards, a …

The Pittsburgh Steelers are planning to stick with Justin Fields over an injured Russell Wilson as they get ready for a trip to face the Denver Broncos in Week 2. Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday the Steelers (1-0) “are preparing as if Justin is going to be our quarterback” with Wilson’s status uncertain as he deals with a balky calf …

Well, folks. Week 1 of your fantasy football season is officially a wrap. Hopefully, you enter Week 2 with a stunning 1-0 record and a big smile on your face. If not, have no fear. The analysts of Yahoo Fantasy will be here all season with their top waiver wire pickups, start/sit advice and, of course, fantasy football rankings. [Week …