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 …
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Shilo Sanders injury: Deion Sanders expects Colorado DB back in 2-3 weeks after undergoing arm surgery
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 — …
Read More »Caleb Williams film room: The plays that could have been in No. 1 pick’s NFL debut
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 …
Read More »Rodgers hopes Jets meet ‘championship-level’ 49ers again after Week 1
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 …
Read More »Week 2 Washington college football round-up
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 …
Read More »Jets’ Robert Saleh admits season-opening loss with Aaron Rodgers feels a lot better than 1-0 start without him
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 …
Read More »Tyreek Hill’s agent calls for officers involved in detainment to be fired, after release of bodycam footage
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 …
Read More »Auburn’s Payton Thorne says he received Venmo requests from fans after Cal loss
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 …
Read More »Steelers preparing to start Justin Fields vs. Broncos while Russell Wilson remains injured
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 …
Read More »Fantasy Football Week 2 Rankings (Full-PPR)
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 …
Read More »Eagles win proves Nick Sirianni is right about resting players in preseason, with plenty to back up claim
The Philadelphia Eagles have never lost a season opener under Nick Sirianni, going 4-0 in such games since he became head coach. Were they sloppy in the Week 1 win over the Green Bay Packers? Sure, as was the case with the rest of the league. Only one offensive starter took a snap in the preseason — Mekhi Becton. The …
Read More »Nebraska is almost back & the House Case settlement is in jeopardy | College Football Enquirer
What is Matt Rhule building at Nebraska? Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI’s Pat Forde look back at the impressive victory for the Cornhuskers this weekend. They evaluate the job head coach Matt Rhule has done rebuilding the program, and project if they have a shot finish at the top of the Big Ten in 2024. Additionally, on today’s show, …
Read More »QB Stock Market Week 2: Is Baker Mayfield actually good?
Henry McKenna NFL Reporter At 1 p.m. ET this past Sunday, I breathed a sigh of relief. Did anyone else? Finally: football. By then, we’d already seen two games. Both were terrific. Still, there’s something special when the first NFL Sunday hits. It’s blissful. And it took only a few minutes for chaos to ensue, which instantly had me thinking …
Read More »Fantasy Football Week 2 Rankings: Tight Ends (Full-PPR)
Did you invest in an early-round tight end? If so, you may be on the brink of panic, after a number of top names disappointed in your Week 1 fantasy lineups. From the tried-and-true options like veterans Travis Kelce and Mark Andrews on through the speculative upside adds like Dalton Kincaid, there was no shortage on shattered hopes for a …
Read More »College Football Playoff Rankings projection: Alabama at Penn State highlights first-round games in bracket
Early returns in the College Football Playoff race suggest the SEC will dominate the first year of expansion after the league placed six teams inside the top seven nationally in this week’s updated AP Poll. Texas taking Michigan behind the woodshed along with Tennessee’s 44-point splattering of previously-ranked NC State were barometer non-conference matchups in Week 2 that will be …
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