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 …
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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 »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 …
Read More »Who is Jordan Mason? Get to know 49ers RB who torched Jets defense in place of injured Christian McCaffrey
Getty Images Christian McCaffrey didn’t play, but the San Francisco 49ers offense was not devoid of weapons Monday night, and that included at the running back position. With McCaffrey out, the bulk of the 49ers’ carries has gone to Jordan Mason, a third-year player who made his first career start. While he hasn’t had a lot of regular season work, Mason has …
Read More »What we learned as Mason shines in 49ers’ Week 1 win vs. Jets
What we learned as Mason shines in 49ers’ Week 1 win vs. Jets originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area BOX SCORE SANTA CLARA — The 49ers turned the page on a tumultuous offseason on Monday night. Everyone was back on the field, except for running back Christian McCaffrey, who was declared inactive for the 2024 NFL regular-season opener due …
Read More »Tyreek Hill detained: Dolphins call for ‘swift and strong action’ against officers for ‘despicable behavior’
One of the NFL’s biggest storylines from Week 1 did not take place on a football field. It unfortunately happened on the side of a road in Miami after police pulled over Dolphins wideout Tyreek Hill. Hill wasn’t arrested, but he and teammates Calais Campbell and Jonnu Smith were subjected to aggressive treatment by officers. The Dolphins released the following …
Read More »49ers honor Pearsall shooting first responders before Jets game
49ers honor Pearsall shooting first responders before Jets game originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Ricky Pearsall and the 49ers acknowledged the first responders who helped save the wide receiver’s life after he was shot in a robbery attempt on Aug. 31 in San Francisco. The organization celebrated San Francisco Police Sergeant Joelle Harrell and Dr. Lucy Kornblith on …
Read More »Dolphins’ Calais Campbell recounts being detained with Tyreek Hill
Veteran Miami Dolphins defensive lineman Calais Campbell was about to turn into the players’ parking lot at Hard Rock Stadium and embark on his 17th season in the NFL when he noticed a commotion blocking the turn lane outside the venue. At first, he thought a car may have crashed. But when Campbell got closer, he quickly realized that he …
Read More »Who is Jordan Mason? Get to know 49ers RB torching Jets defense in place of injured Christian McCaffrey
Getty Images Christian McCaffrey didn’t play, but the San Francisco 49ers offense was not devoid of weapons Monday night, and that included at the running back position. With McCaffrey out, the bulk of the 49ers’ carries has gone to Jordan Mason, a third-year player who made his first career start. While he hasn’t had a lot of regular season work, Mason has …
Read More »Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill speaks out about police detainment: I could have been shot if I wasn’t famous
Tyreek Hill had a chance to talk about his legal situation Sunday after the Dolphins beat the Jaguars, but he wasn’t quite ready to dive into what exactly happened. One day later, Hill decided to tell his side of the story. The main point the Dolphins receiver made is that he’s lucky to be a celebrity. Hill said he knows …
Read More »Steelers sign a new punter following Cameron Johnston’s season-ending knee injury
Getty Images The Pittsburgh Steelers suffered their first season-ending injury in Week 1 when punter Cameron Johnston sustained a serious knee injury late in Pittsburgh’s 18-10 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. To replace Johnston, the Steelers are going back to a familiar face. The team has re-signed Corliss Waitman, a five-year veteran who has already had two previous stops in Pittsburgh. …
Read More »49ers turn Breece Hall fumble into 3-0 lead
The 49ers have the first points on Monday night and they came after the first turnover. Jets running back Breece Hall caught a short pass from Aaron Rodgers, but lost the ball on a hit by 49ers linebacker Fred Warner. 49ers defensive lineman Maliek Collins recovered and the 49ers were in business at the Jets’ 32-yard-line. Deebo Samuel had a …
Read More »Deshaun Watson sued for sexual assault: Browns QB named in disturbing new lawsuit arising from 2020 incident
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has been accused of a 2020 sexual assault in a lawsuit filed Monday in Texas. The lawsuit, a copy of which has been obtained and reviewed by CBS Sports, was filed by attorney Tony Buzbee, who also represented many of the 25-plus women that previously sued Watson for varying degrees of sexual assault. The prior …
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