Jim Harbaugh will make his regular-season debut as Chargers head coach Sunday against the rival Las Vegas Raiders. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) The Chargers start their new era against the opponent that ended their last one. After an embarrassing 42-point loss to the Oakland Raiders last December resulted in Brandon Staley’s firing, new head coach Jim Harbaugh will …
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Gaudreau, trades, CBA among hot topics at NHLPA rookie event
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNSep 6, 2024, 07:00 AM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. ARLINGTON, Va. — Johnny Gaudreau was Will Smith’s hockey idol. The 19-year-old San Jose Sharks forward was a Boston College superfan before attending the school where Gaudreau became an NCAA legend. Gaudreau’s presence was everywhere when Smith played at BC, from the record books to …
Read More »How Pats o-line could look without Sidy Sow in Week 1
How Pats o-line could look without Sidy Sow in Week 1 originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots’ offensive line is a major concern heading into Sunday’s regular-season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals. Even at full strength, the unit has been considered New England’s biggest weakness heading into the 2024 campaign. Now, it enters Week 1 with …
Read More »Derrick Henry scores first touchdown of 2024, Ravens lead Chiefs 7-0
The Ravens have scored the first touchdown of the 2024 NFL season. Derrick Henry punched in his first touchdown with Baltimore — a 5-yard run that gave the Ravens a 7-0 lead with 8:14 left in the first quarter. Kansas City’s defense put Baltimore in unfavorable positions early in the possession. But quarterback Lamar Jackson evaded pressure on third-and-11 to …
Read More »Xavier Worthy takes his first NFL touch for a 21-yard TD
It didn’t take long for Chiefs rookie receiver Xavier Worthy to make an impact. The man who ran the fastest ever 40-yard dash at the scouting combine took an end around 21 yards for a touchdown, evening the score between Baltimore and Kansas City at 7-7. It was the first touch of Worthy’s professional career. The Chiefs traded up to …
Read More »Patrick Mahomes sets all-time franchise passing record, Chiefs lead 13-7
The Chiefs have expanded their lead and quarterback Patrick Mahomes has a franchise record. On Kansas City’s latest possession, Mahomes passed Hall of Famer Len Dawson for the most passing yards in franchise history. Dawson’s previous mark was 28,507. So far on Thursday, Mahomes is 9-of-13 for 117 yards — giving him 28,541 and counting. Mahomes is the only active …
Read More »Where 49ers rank among top 10 teams
2024 NFL franchise values: Where 49ers rank among top 10 teams originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area America’s Team is once again the NFL’s most valuable team. The Dallas Cowboys are No. 1 on CNBC’s list of NFL valuations for 2024 at $11 billion, $3 billion more than any other franchise. It marks the first time an NFL franchise …
Read More »How fast is Xavier Worthy? Meet the Chiefs’ rookie speedster who scored on 1st NFL touch
How fast is Xavier Worthy? Meet the Chiefs’ rookie speedster who scored on 1st NFL touch originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Welcome to the NFL, Xavier Worthy. The Chiefs rookie wideout showed off his game-breaking speed on Kansas City’s opening offensive possession of the 2024 season on Thursday night against the Baltimore Ravens. On the first touch of …
Read More »Lamar Jackson still searching for answers to his Patrick Mahomes problem
Henry McKenna NFL Reporter KANSAS CITY, Mo. — It’s still not a rivalry. Patrick Mahomes is now 5-1 against Lamar Jackson. That’s a lopsided matchup if I’ve ever seen one. The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Baltimore Ravens, 27-20, at Arrowhead Stadium to open the 2024 NFL season on Thursday night. I know it’s a team game. But it’s also …
Read More »NFL Kickoff: Chiefs lead Ravens 13-10 at halftime
The Chiefs lead the Ravens 13-10 at halftime of Thursday’s season opener, with both teams missing out on red zone opportunities. While Kansas City had the ball near midfield just after the two-minute warning following Justin Tucker’s missed 53-yard field goal, quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw an interception over the middle to linebacker Roquan Smith. Mahomes was pressured and his listed …
Read More »Chiefs win opener as late Ravens score ruled out
Xavier Worthy (left) claimed a rushing and a receiving touchdown on his NFL debut [Getty Images] The Kansas City Chiefs made a winning start to their NFL title defence as the Baltimore Ravens had a touchdown overturned as the game expired. The Chiefs, who are aiming to become the first team to win three Super Bowls in a row, led …
Read More »Lamar Jackson hits Isaiah Likely for 49-yard touchdown, Chiefs lead 20-17
Lamar Jackson magic is back. On the first play of the fourth quarter, Jackson found tight end Isaiah Likely on an off-schedule play for a 49-yard touchdown, pulling the Ravens within three. Kansas City leads Baltimore 20-17 with 14:47 left in the contest. On second-and-17, Jackson was pressured and flushed out of the pocket to his right. But with linebacker …
Read More »Xavier Worthy’s second touchdown gives Chiefs 27-17 lead
Xavier Worthy has found the end zone again. Patrick Mahomes connected with the rookie receiver for a 35-yard touchdown, extending Kansas City’s lead over Baltimore to 27-17 with 10:25 left in the contest. Worthy got loose behind the Ravens’ secondary on what was clearly a busted coverage. It was a layup throw for Mahomes, who connected with Worthy 21 yards …
Read More »Xavier Worthy scores twice, Chiefs hang on by a toe for huge NFL-opening win over Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens were the NFL’s best team last regular season. They’re one of the few teams that, theoretically, can compete with the Kansas City Chiefs. If we get this matchup in the AFC championship game again, nobody should complain. Thursday night gave us an exciting first game of the NFL regular season. The Ravens had a chance to win …
Read More »Ravens’ illegal formation penalties: Are they a sign of things to come this NFL season?
The NFL is continuing to crack down on illegal formations. The Baltimore Ravens learned the hard way Thursday night. The Ravens were flagged for three illegal formation penalties on the opening drive of the NFL season in Thursday’s 27-20 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Left tackle Ronnie Stanley was flagged twice on the drive. Right tackle Patrick Mekari got …
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