Caleb Williams best QB in preseason, per 1 advanced metric originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Caleb Williams passed the eye test when he made his Bears preseason debut against the Bills on Saturday. Turns out he’s passed the analytics test, too. According to Warren Sharp, an analyst who runs a site fueled by his custom predictive metrics, Williams has …
Read More »
The New York Giants returned to practice Sunday for the first time since their preseason opener against the Detroit Lions and welcomed back offensive lineman Evan Neal. However, first-round draft pick Malik Nabers left practice late with a possible minor sprain to his left ankle. It was not clear how Nabers was hurt, but the No. 6 overall pick in …
Read More »
Bo Nix hadn’t played in a football game and not been a starter since eighth grade, he told reporters this week. He came off the bench on Sunday, but he hopes that’s a temporary feeling. Nix, the Denver Broncos’ rookie first-round pick, is battling Jarrett Stidham to be the team’s starter. Stidham got the start in Sunday’s preseason opener against …
Read More »
49ers rookie Mustapha enjoyed first taste of NFL success vs. Titans originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area NASHVILLE, Tenn., — Malik Mustapha’s welcome-to-the-NFL moments were felt throughout the 49ers’ 17-13 loss to the Tennessee Titans. During Tennessee’s third drive of the game, quarterback Mason Rudolph had his offense poised to score, driving 78 yards down the field. But on …
Read More »
Defensive lineman Dean Lowry has been cleared for action at Steelers training camp. Lowry signed with the Steelers this offseason, but has been on the physically unable to perform list since camp got underway. Lowry has been recovering from a torn pectoral muscle. Lowry spent last season with the Vikings and started four of the nine games he played. He …
Read More »
Eagles training camp observations: Quinyon Mitchell vs. DeVonta Smith originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Before heading to New England for a joint practice against the Patriots on Tuesday, the Eagles went for over 1 1/2 hours at the NovaCare Complex on Sunday morning. They were in shorts and shells for this practice but will obviously be in full pads …
Read More »
Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) wore the guardian cap against the Broncos in the NFL preseason on Sunday. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) The NFL has been using the guardian cap during training camp practices for a while. You’ve likely seen them in photos. It’s a huge pad that goes over the regular football helmet, and it is designed to prevent …
Read More »
The Giants were back on the practice field on Sunday morning, but they were without their star rookie receiver for a portion of the day’s training session. According to multiple reports, Malik Nabers left the field during the final team period on Sunday, and was later seen taking off his left cleat and having his foot checked out by the …
Read More »
Mason not satisfied with performance in 49ers’ preseason loss originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The first time Jordan Mason touched the ball on Saturday night, he carried a handful of Tennessee Titans defenders with him for a hard-fought 13-yard gain. His night ended when he plowed forward and received a nice shove in the back from …
Read More »
For American football fans, Chiefs running back Louis Rees-Zammit remains a face in the crowd. For international football fans, Rees-Zammit already stands out. A former rugby star from Wales, Rees-Zammit made his preseason debut for the Chiefs on Saturday, against the Jaguars. Via the NFL’s official gamebook, Rees-Zammit participated in nine offensive snaps (15 percent) and four special-teams plays (16 …
Read More »
Eagles sign safety with Caden Sterns, who played for Vic Fangio in Denver originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Howie Roseman’s search for safety help landed the Eagles a 24-year-old with three years of experience and four career interceptions. The Eagles on Sunday morning signed former Bronco Caden Sterns. But it might be a while before we see him on …
Read More »
49ers backup QB job too close to call after preseason loss to Titans originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Quarterback Brock Purdy took a backseat to the backups in the 49ers’ preseason opener on Saturday night. And through two weeks of practices and one preseason game, the competition for the No. 2 job between Brandon Allen …
Read More »
Shanahan downplays report of Aiyuk’s recent meeting with 49ers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Coach Kyle Shanahan suggested there was nothing out of the ordinary about any of his recent conversations with 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. “I’ve met with Brandon a bunch here since we started out camp, and I’m not going to get …
Read More »
Young 49ers defenders step up to challenge in loss to Titans originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The 49ers’ stars sat out Saturday’s 17-13 preseason-opening loss to the Tennessee Titans, giving the next generation of players the chance to show their progress. Several young defenders — including linebackers Dee Winters, Tatum Bethune and Curtis Robinson, and safety Malik …
Read More »
The Saints have a quarterback competition. For the No. 2 quarterback job. And second-year pro Jake Haener wasn’t going to let something like cancer surgery keep him from showing what he can do in a preseason game. As noted by Jeff Duncan of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, Haener played on Saturday in Arizona after having skin cancer surgery this week. …
Read More »
