The Jets defense came into the season with high expectations, but looked like a completely different team and allowed eight straight scoring drives after forcing a punt on the San Francisco 49ers’ first drive of their Week 1 32-19 loss on Monday night. “Obviously it’s frustrating,” CB Sauce Gardner said. “We got to be a lot better, we got a …
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Texas A&M’s Mike Elko: Florida QBs DJ Lagway, Graham Mertz provide unique challenges
Texas A&M football coach Mike Elko looked ahead to the Aggies’ first conference games of the season during his weekly talk with reporters Monday. The Aggies put the beat down on McNeese State last Saturday 52-10, but now face a much stiffer matchup. They’ll travel to Gainesville, Florida to face off with the Gators and potentially two different quarterbacks. EXCLUSIVE: …
Read More »How Jets’ Aaron Rodgers fared in long-awaited return, plus what it means for veteran QB and team going forward
Aaron Rodgers made his return to the NFL on Monday as the Jets quarterback played in his first game since suffering a season-ending Achilles tear to begin the 2023 season. The stage was nearly identical for Rodgers. New York was playing under the lights of “Monday Night Football” to begin the season in Week 1, which is exactly where he …
Read More »Should 49ers have ruled out Christian McCaffrey sooner? Jordan Mason reveals he knew Friday he’d start at RB
The NFL world got a big old ‘quake that came down Monday night roughly an hour before kickoff, with the news Christian McCaffrey, the reigning NFL Offensive Player of the Year and popular No. 1 overall fantasy draft pick, wouldn’t just be limited against the Jets … he wouldn’t play at all. Instead, Jordan Mason — you might be asking …
Read More »How Jets’ Aaron Rodgers fared in long-awaited return, and what it means for veteran QB and team going forward
Aaron Rodgers made his return to the NFL on Monday as the Jets quarterback played in his first game since suffering a season-ending Achilles tear to begin the 2023 season. The stage was nearly identical for Rodgers. New York was playing under the lights of “Monday Night Football” to begin the season in Week 1, which is exactly where he …
Read More »Colorado vs. Colorado State game: Revisiting rivalry’s most memorable moments before series goes on hiatus
The 93rd edition of the Rocky Mountain Showdown will take place Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET on CBSSports.com, CBS Sports App (Free). For the first time since 1996, Colorado State will host Colorado in Fort Collins. This series between the flagship universities in the Centennial State started in 1893, and the rivalry was played annually from 1899-1958 before resuming in 1983. Colorado has won …
Read More »49ers spoil Aaron Rodgers’ return with a 32-19 win over the Jets
Aaron Rodgers’ long-awaited return to the field was spoiled by San Francisco as the 49ers got 147 yards rushing and a touchdown from fill-in back Jordan Mason in a 32-19 victory over the New York Jets on Monday night. Rodgers threw for 167 yards and one TD and also had an interception exactly 52 weeks to the day after his …
Read More »NFL power rankings: Where 49ers stand after big win vs. Jets
NFL power rankings: Where 49ers stand after big win vs. Jets originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area It’s here, it has arrived and it’s beautiful. For the most part. Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season was eventful. And telling. The top dogs proved worthy of their preseason hype, the bottom feeders overall were a tough watch, rookie debuts …
Read More »Michigan football pays tribute to James Earl Jones after his death
An acting legend and University of Michigan alumnus has passed away, and may be gone, but certainly will never be forgotten. Hailing from the U-M class of 1955, famed actor James Earl Jones died at the age of 93 on Monday, and the tributes came pouring in. Whether it was his voice acting work as Darth Vader in the Star …
Read More »Cowboys’ Micah Parsons is favorite to win DPOY award
Micah Parsons has yet to win the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year award, but bettors can back him as the current favorite in that spot. The Dallas Cowboys’ dynamic linebacker is at the top of the betting board at +550, slightly shorter than +600, which is where he sat in June. But despite finishing second in DPOY voting …
Read More »Manning sounds off on Aiyuk for TD drop in 49ers-Jets game
Manning sounds off on Aiyuk for TD drop in 49ers-Jets game originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Manning Brothers didn’t hold back on 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk after he dropped a potential touchdown reception in the second quarter of San Francisco’s Week 1 duel with the New York Jets. On ESPN’s “ManningCast,” Eli — and mainly Peyton …
Read More »FOOTBALL: Hancock seizes his ‘One Chance’ to secure Claremore’s win over Bartlesville
Sep. 9—In a game that came down to the final possession, Claremore senior Andrew Hancock seized his “one chance” and made it count. With 23 seconds left and Bartlesville threatening, Hancock embodied the Zebras’ Week 1 theme of “One Chance”, intercepting a pass from Bruins quarterback Nate Neal to secure a thrilling 35-33 season-opening victory for the Zebras on Friday …
Read More »Cowboys’ Dak Prescott ‘at peace’ with four-year, $240 million deal; all of QB’s motivation on Super Bowl chase
If you felt like the Dallas Cowboys’ contract negotiations with three-time Pro Bowl quarterback Dak Prescott turned into a months-long soap opera, that’s ok. Prescott felt the same way, which is why he pressured agent Todd France to provide him a sense of finality in this saga, and France certainly delivered for his client. The 31-year-old quarterback, who led the …
Read More »Tyreek Hill detained: Jalen Ramsey calls for officers to be fired immediately after seeing body-cam footage
Getty Images Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill is considering litigation after being detained for an alleged traffic violation on his way into his Week 1 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He faces two citations: one for careless driving and another for a seatbelt violation. Hill helped power Miami to a 20-17 victory after catching seven passes for 130 receiving yards …
Read More »NFL Week 1 grades: 49ers earn ‘A’ for blowout win over Jets; Bengals, Browns both receive ‘F’ for ugly losses
Getty Images Welcome to the Week 1 grades. The 2024 NFL season is off and running and like we do every year, we’re going to be grading every game that’s played between now and January. The first week of the season is usually the most unpredictable week of the year and the Bengals found that out the hard way on …
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