49ers injury report: Team nears full health before MNF clash vs. Jets originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — After many 49ers players were dealing with minor injuries during training camp and the preseason, it appears that most of the group is making its way back to the field. On Thursday, all but three players returned to …
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Getty Images In Week 0, the Montana State Bobcats, who were favored by the way, took down the New Mexico Lobos of the FBS. While the Bobcats were favored, it’s a big deal any time an FCS team knocks off an FBS opponent. Last weekend, we had a couple of near upsets on the books featuring teams from the FCS: …
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Getty Images The NFL goes international Friday when the Green Bay Packers play the Philadelphia Eagles at Corinthians Arena in São Paulo, Brazil, and it just so happens that both teams wear the color green. It’s the same color unofficially banned by the Brazilian soccer team that plays in the stadium due to a longstanding local rivalry. Why two NFL …
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Getty Images New jerseys aren’t the only fresh apparel on display in this 2024 NFL season. Certain players are also sporting unusually large, extra-padded helmets called Guardian Caps. So what’s the deal with these things? Where did they come from? And will all players be wearing them at some point? Here’s everything you need to know: What are Guardian Caps? Guardian Caps …
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Since its inception in 2002, the AFC South has been a fiercely contested division. This article will explore the teams that have reigned supreme and their dominant seasons. Check out the complete list of AFC South champions including year, team and record. AFC South Champions 2023: Houston Texans (10-7)2022: Jacksonville Jaguars (9-8)2021: Tennessee Titans (12-5)2020: Tennessee Titans (11-5)2019: Houston Texans …
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Another Central Texas high school football power is playing against a strong program from the Dallas area, and fans can stream it live. Travis Lake football, the No. 2 team in our preseason countdown, is staying home to face Rockwall High School for a 7:30 p.m. Friday battle between two 2023 Class 6A playoff teams. The last time they played in …
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Are you ready for it?! And by “it,” I mean the start of the 2024 NFL regular season. Ready or not, the season is right around the corner and begins with a banner ceremony for the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. Thursday night’s game at Arrowhead Stadium is a rematch of the 2023 AFC Championship between the Chiefs …
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Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst Andy Behrens explains why the panic about the Rams running back should not be believed heading into the season. View more Video Transcript Give me something that maybe you don’t believe in as much grinch. Yeah, I think all the, I think all the worries about Kyron Williams were make believe, I think they were ludicrously …
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Your weekly serving of college football roster acquisition thoughts — recruiting, transfer portal, you name it — from 247Sports Director of Scouting Andrew Ivins. Clemson is not developing its top offensive recruits If a 34-3 shellacking by Georgia isn’t going to change Dabo Swinney’s stubborn outlook on the transfer portal, then maybe the loss will open his eyes to what’s becoming more and more of …
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The 2024 NFL season will have to wait a little longer to kick off. One hour before the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs were set to kick off against the Baltimore Ravens, a thunderstorm struck Arrowhead Stadium, forcing fans to retreat from their seats to the concourse area and both teams to flee indoors from their on-field warmups. …
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Getty Images The 2024 NFL season is here. Just not at its normally scheduled time. One hour before the scheduled start of Thursday’s opener between the Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs, players were forced off GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium due to heavy rains and nearby lightning. Kickoff was subsequently delayed to 8:40 p.m. ET, as NBC Sports announced. …
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Aug 31, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Quinshon Judkins (1) celebrates with quarterback Will Howard (18) after a touchdown against the Akron Zips during the second half at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports Ohio State football has named Will Howard the “Buck of The Week” after his performance vs. Akron on Saturday. The …
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Getty Images The last time we saw Taylor Swift cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs came in Super Bowl LVIII, and now, she’s back for more. There had been some question about whether Swift would attend the NFL opener on Thursday night in Kansas City, and that question has now been answered: Tay-Tay is in the house to watch her …
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Can the Patriots follow the Bengals’ team-building blueprint? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots are in the midst of a rebuild after two decades of dominance. As they prepare for what’s likely to be a long season in Foxboro, they can find inspiration in their Week 1 opponent — the Cincinnati Bengals. There were dark days …
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Throughout the offseason, our NFL staff has been rolling our annual position rankings. We’ve covered the top off-ball linebackers, cornerbacks, edge rushers, running backs, wide receivers and quarterbacks. Now, it’s time to dive into the top players, regardless of position. Members of the FOX Sports NFL staff listed their 10 best in order heading into the 2024 season. A first-place …
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