The Green Bay Packers officially have their new starting quarterback… if Jordan Love is not cleared to play. With Love’s status up in the air with an MCL injury, the team will turn to Malik Willis for their Week 2 game against the Indianapolis Colts if needed, head coach Matt LaFleur announced Monday. Love will not be placed on injured …
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Bills QB Josh Allen cleared to play, DB Taron Johnson ruled out vs. Miami
Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott on Monday ruled out starting nickel cornerback Taron Johnson from playing at Miami on Thursday, while adding quarterback Josh Allen is cleared to play a day after hurting his non-throwing left hand. McDermott didn’t have a timetable on how long Johnson will miss a day after he hurt his right forearm seven snaps into Arizona’s …
Read More »Rams WR Puka Nacua to miss at least 4 games, will be placed on injured reserve with knee injury
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua will be placed on injured reserve and miss at least four games with a knee injury sustained Sunday night. Rams head coach Sean McVay provided the update to reporters Monday afternoon after previously revealing that Nacua suffered a PCL sprain. The news contradicts earlier reports that Nacua would be considered week-to-week. Nacua appeared …
Read More »Fantasy Football Today: Caleb Williams’ performance left much to be desired, but is it time to panic?
No. 1 overall draft pick Caleb Williams’ first NFL start was fraught with lowlights that seemingly undermined his passing prowess we fell in love with during his time at USC. Williams was 14 of 29 passing for just 93 yards in Week 1, but fortunately, the Chicago Bears were able to overcome his paltry play to defeat the Tennessee Titans …
Read More »Bills’ Josh Allen (injured non-throwing hand) cleared for practice, status revealed for Week 2 vs. Dolphins
The Buffalo Bills and their fans can take a collective sigh of relief, as it is good news for quarterback Josh Allen, who is dealing with a hand injury suffered during their Week 1 game against the Arizona Cardinals. Head coach Sean McDermott told reporters that Allen has been cleared to practice and will play Thursday against the Miami Dolphins. …
Read More »Jay Glazer: Brandon Aiyuk nixed trade from 49ers to Steelers at last minute
Brandon Aiyuk will suit up for the San Francisco 49ers against the New York Jets on Monday night after an offseason-long standoff with the team that included months of trade rumors. But just how close was Aiyuk to suiting up for the Pittsburgh Steelers this season instead? It was widely reported in mid-August that the 49ers and Steelers had agreed …
Read More »Aaron Rodgers’ Netflix docuseries will focus on the recovery of New York Jets quarterback
Getty Images New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers will have a new docuseries on Netflix, which will chronicle the behind-the-scenes activities of his comeback following last year’s Week 1 season-ending injury. The three-part series, “Aaron Rodgers: Enigma,” is set to premiere in December. Netflix released the official trailer on Monday. This project was produced by Religion of Sports, the group …
Read More »Report: 49ers gave Aiyuk stern ultimatum amid contract talks
Report: 49ers gave Aiyuk stern ultimatum amid contract talks originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area With contract negotiations at a halt, the 49ers around mid-August gave Brandon Aiyuk an ultimatum for the 2024 NFL season. ESPN’s Adam Schefter joined “The Pat McAfee Show” on Monday morning and revealed new details about the contract saga that ultimately pushed a deal …
Read More »Bears rookie WR Rome Odunze has MRI after injuring knee in season opener
Chicago Bears receiver Rome Odunze was having an MRI on Monday for a knee injury he suffered the previous day in his NFL debut, coach Matt Eberflus said. Eberflus said he thinks Odunze was hurt blocking during Sunday’s 24-17 season-opening win over the Tennessee Titans. He had little to say about the severity of the injury or the team’s level …
Read More »Giants’ Brian Daboll confirms Daniel Jones is still starter: Here’s why the QB could cost head coach his job
The Daniel Jones experiment will continue in New York. After an abysmal performance in the season opener against the Minnesota Vikings, the New York Giants will stick with Jones as the starting quarterback for another week. Jones only needed one week to have his starting job questioned, as head coach Brian Daboll decided to give the $40 million a year …
Read More »Jerod Mayo heaps praise on Patriots’ rookie offensive lineman
Jerod Mayo heaps praise on Patriots’ rookie offensive lineman originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston After a rough preseason, the New England Patriots offensive line delivered a promising performance in the team’s Week 1 upset win over the Cincinnati Bengals. The unit excelled in the run game, allowing Rhamondre Stevenson to take over with 120 yards and a touchdown on …
Read More »NFL DFS Monday Night Football picks, stacks: 49ers vs. Jets fantasy lineup advice for DraftKings, FanDuel
The NFL Week 1 schedule wraps up with a matchup between the New York Jets and San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football. Kickoff at Levi’s Stadium is scheduled for 8:20 p.m. ET. The NFL DFS player pool is headlined by big-name players like Aaron Rodgers, Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey, Breece Hall, Garrett Wilson, and Deebo Samuel. While each of …
Read More »Bears rookie first-rounder Rome Odunze getting MRI on his knee after injuring it in Week 1, status unknown
USATSI The Chicago Bears’ offensive performance in Week 1 wasn’t as explosive as the team had hoped and now they might be down a pass catcher. Head coach Matt Eberflus said rookie wide receiver Rome Odunze will undergo an MRI on his knee on Monday after appearing to injure the area during Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Titans. Eberflus said …
Read More »Browns TE David Njoku could miss several weeks with a sprained ankle
Browns tight end David Njoku could miss several weeks with a sprained ankle suffered in Sunday’s season-opening loss to Dallas, another concern for a Cleveland offense with multiple issues. Njoku, who led Cleveland in receptions and touchdowns last season, got hurt while being tackled after a 29-yard gain — the Browns’ longest play — in the third quarter of a …
Read More »Bears snap count: Matt Eberflus offers explanation for Cole Kmet’s curious low usage vs. Titans
Bears snap count: Matt Eberflus offers explanation for Cole Kmet’s curious low usage vs. Titans originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Cole Kmet has rarely left the field when healthy over the past few seasons. In fact, it would have been an odd sight to see the Bears’ tight end log fewer than 90 percent of …
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