The New Orleans Saints offense entered the 2024 season with a lot of questions, especially surrounding quarterback Derek Carr. They’ve resoundingly answered those questions over the first two weeks, following up a 47-10 drubbing of the Carolina Panthers in Week 1 with a 44-19 blowout of the Cowboys in Dallas in Week 2, recording 432 yards of offense in a …
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NFL Winners and Losers: Cowboys crushed at home by Saints, and here comes the panic
Someone must have told the Dallas Cowboys that Sunday was a playoff game. Usually the Cowboys are good in the regular season and disappointing in the playoffs. That’s why their Week 2 no-show against the New Orleans Saints was shocking. Dallas was favored and gave up 35 points before halftime, tying a team record for most points allowed in the …
Read More »Week 4 college football AP Poll has a new No. 1
Sep 14, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Jam Miller (26) rushes with the football during the second quarter against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images So far, the 2024 college football season is living up to the preseason hype, with Florida and Florida State out to 0-3 starts, Texas ranked …
Read More »Jones: Seahawks WR admitted OT pass interference call wasn’t a penalty
Jones: Seahawks WR admitted OT pass interference call wasn’t a penalty originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 23-20 in overtime in Sunday’s Week 2 game at Gillette Stadium, and a questionable pass interference penalty in the extra period helped make that outcome possible. Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones was in coverage on Seahawks …
Read More »Week 3 Overreaction: Florida and Florida State fans are down bad & Travis Hunter for Heisman
This embedded content is not available in your region. Who should be feeling worse right now, Florida or Florida State fans? Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI’s Pat Forde react to more disappointing performances for the Seminoles and Gators in their Week 3 Overreaction. They also praise the Group of 5, dissect a frustrating game for Georgia, and fight for …
Read More »NFL Week 2: What We Learned from the Sunday games
It’s only Week 2, but the NFL has proven once again that you never know what’s going to happen on any given Sunday. Good thing we’ve got you covered. FOX Sports’ NFL experts provide the biggest takeaways from every Sunday game and what they mean for each team going forward. VIKINGS 23, 49ERS 17 49ers: We thought the 49ers were …
Read More »Cardinals rookie Marvin Harrison Jr. scores first 2 TDs of his career in 1st quarter vs. Rams
Rookie Marvin Harrison Jr. broke out for two touchdowns in the first quarter of the Arizona Cardinals’ Week 2 matchup with the Los Angeles Rams. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) Following a quiet debut to his NFL career in Week 1, rookie receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. scored touchdowns on the Arizona Cardinals’ first two possessions in their Week 2 matchup …
Read More »Michigan State football: What we learned, what to watch at Boston College
EAST LANSING – Free Press sports writer Chris Solari looks back at Michigan State football’s 40-0 win over Prairie View A&M and looks ahead to the Spartans’ final nonconference game at Boston College. Next up for the Spartans: Boston College Matchup: Michigan State (3-0) at Boston College (2-1). Kickoff: 8 p.m. Saturday; Alumni Stadium, Chestnut Hills, Massachusetts TV/radio: Big Ten …
Read More »Shanahan explains 49ers’ fourth-down play calls in loss to Vikings
Shanahan explains 49ers’ fourth-down play calls in loss to Vikings originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers wasted multiple opportunities in Sunday’s 23-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. San Francisco was 1-for-3 on fourth downs in the game and the two failed conversation attempts proved to be costly. The first turnover on downs occurred …
Read More »Tom Brady’s LFG! Player of the Game for Week 2: Saints RB Alvin Kamara
For games he broadcasts for FOX Sports during the 2024 NFL season, Tom Brady will choose one standout star from that game as the LFG! Player of the Game. In Week 2, star New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara received the honor after recording four touchdowns and 180 total yards in a stunningly dominant performance, as the Saints rolled …
Read More »Travis Hunter is making an early Heisman statement | College Football Enquirer
Yahoo Sports national columnist Dan Wetzel and senior college sports reporter Ross Dellenger are joined by Sports Illustrated’s Pat Forde to discuss how special the Colorado two-way star has been this season. Hear the full conversation on the “College Football Enquirer” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript Travis Hunter’s Heisman, …
Read More »Jets outlast Titans despite inconsistent play from Aaron Rodgers-led passing game
In the third quarter, there was a flash. The New York Jets saw a flash of why they paid handsomely to trade for Aaron Rodgers, a flash of why their hopes were so high last season before he tore his Achilles and a flash of why the mere insertion of Rodgers in place of predecessor Zach Wilson this year was …
Read More »Here is where Kansas State football stands in the US LBM Coaches Poll after Arizona win
MANHATTAN — Kansas State football’s impressive 31-7 victory over Arizona on Friday night not only produced bump in the US LBM Coaches poll, but it also knocked the other Wildcats out of the Top 25. By knocking off Arizona in their final nonconference test, the Wildcats (3-0) moved up one spot to No. 14, while No. 18 Arizona (2-1) fell …
Read More »Taylor Swift back at Arrowhead to watch Travis Kelce, Chiefs vs. Bengals
Taylor Swift showed up at Arrowhead Stadium to watch the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, capping a headline-grabbing week that included seven trophies from the MTV Video Music Awards. Swift arrived 90 minutes before kickoff to see her boyfriend, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, and the two-time defending Super Bowl champions play the Cincinnati Bengals in a rematch of two …
Read More »Vikings top Christian McCaffrey-less 49ers for upset win after dominant showing from Justin Jefferson
Justin Jefferson, who hauled in a wild 97-yard touchdown catch in the first half, left the game early with a quad injury. (Adam Bettcher/Getty Images) The San Francisco 49ers survived just fine without Christian McCaffrey last week to start the season. Week 2, however, was a very different story. The Minnesota Vikings led the 49ers the entire way on Sunday …
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