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Much has been said — and much can be said — about Philadelphia’s failure to close the deal on Monday night against the Falcons. The attention has focused on the inexplicable decision to throw the ball (and to risk an incompletion) on third and three from the Atlanta 10 with less than two minutes to play. But the Eagles defense …

1 James Cook’s underrated explosiveness helped propel Buffalo’s rout of the Miami Dolphins, but Allen has now played superhero and properly protected the ball to keep the Bills atop the AFC East. Through the air and on the ground, there isn’t a more formidable threat at this moment. (+1)2 The second-year star has picked up right where he left off in …

At least for now, Justin Fields is still the starting quarterback in Pittsburgh. The Steelers are planning for Fields to lead the way on Sunday for their Week 3 matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers as Russell Wilson continues to recover from his lingering calf injury. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that Wilson will be limited in practice again …

Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said on Monday that the team was still considering whether they will place quarterback Tua Tagovailoa on injured reserve, but it appears that they have reached their decision. According to multiple reports on Tuesday, the Dolphins will place Tagovailoa on the list as he continues to recover from the concussion he suffered against the Bills …

Former Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger says that Justin Fields, not Russell Wilson, should be the starting quarterback in Pittsburgh — even if Wilson is cleared to return from his calf injury. Roethlisberger said on his podcast that the Steelers have played well enough with Fields starting the first two games that there’s no reason to make a change. “I like …

The Giants have found a new kicker. With Graham Gano being placed on IR due to a hamstring injury, the Giants have signed veteran Greg Joseph off of Detroit’s practice squad. Joseph competed for the Green Bay Packers’ job during training camp, but he was ultimately released before signing with the Lions last week. The 30-year-old has played for Cleveland, …

It was a solid Week 2 for me — at least against the spread. You would think I’d be better picking the games straight up, but that wasn’t the case last week. I went 7-9 straight up for a 17-15 overall record and I was 9-6-1 ATS for a 17-12-3 record. I will make my usual claim of the right …

It’s the year of the dragon, in lunar terms. In football terms, it’s the year of the kicker. Per the NFL, a record was set in Week 2 for most field goals in a slate of games, with 73. That beat Week 15 of the 2016 season, with 69. The record almost fell in Week 1 of the 2024 season, …

Rookie running back MarShawn Lloyd will be out of the lineup for the Packers’ next four games. The team announced that they have placed Lloyd on injured reserve on Tuesday afternoon. Lloyd hurt his ankle in Sunday’s win over the Colts and he also dealt with hip and hamstring injuries over the summer. Lloyd was inactive in Week One and …

The career of former first-round draft pick Jalen Reagor has taken another hit. Reagor was cut from the Patriots’ practice squad today. A wide receiver from TCU, Reagor originally went to the Eagles with the 21st overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft. After two disappointing years in Philadelphia, Reagor was traded to Minnesota. He lasted one year there and …

Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said on Monday that receiver David Bell would need surgery after sustaining a hip injury during Sunday’s win over the Jaguars. Cleveland announced on Tuesday that Bell has been placed on injured reserve. A third-round pick in 2022, Bell has recorded 41 catches for 408 yards with three touchdowns in 32 games. He had three …

The Colts will be without one of their key defensive players for at least the next four games. Indianapolis placed defensive tackle DeForest Buckner on injured reserve on Tuesday, the team announced. Buckner suffered an ankle sprain during Sunday’s loss to the Packers. While X-rays were negative, an MRI has apparently determined the injury was severe enough to keep him …

Eagles lose former draft pick after he gets claimed by Giants originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Edge rusher Patrick Johnson, who was waived by the Eagles on Monday afternoon, was claimed on Tuesday by the New York Giants. Johnson, 26, was released as the Eagles needed to create an extra roster spot for backup center Nick Gates. The Eagles …

Linebacker Tyler Matakevich’s return to the Steelers has been interrupted by a hamstring injury. Matakevich was injured against the Broncos last Sunday and the Steelers placed him on injured reserve on Tuesday. Matakevich will miss at least the next four games. The Steelers signed Matakevich as a free agent this offseason and he also played four years for the team …