All the talk after the Falcons’ comeback win over the Eagles on Monday night is focused on a crucial dropped pass by Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, followed by an outstanding comeback drive led by Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins. But Falcons head coach Raheem Morris wants the defenses to get some attention as well. After the game, Morris said the …

Sep 14, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive lineman Da’Jon Terry (95) celebrates with Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Billy Bowman Jr. (2) during the first half at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images Many in Norman won’t call it a big deal, but Oklahoma’s win against Tulane had some weight. The Sooners had to showcase a …

San Francisco 49ers receiver Deebo Samuel is expected to miss “a couple of weeks” due to a calf strain, coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters Monday. If Samuel is out for only two weeks, putting him on injured reserve doesn’t need to be a consideration. Players on injured reserve must miss a minimum of four games, under NFL rules. Deebo Samuel …

Sep 14, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Matt Rhule talks with an official during the first quarter against the Northern Iowa Panthers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule met with the media on Monday afternoon. The Huskers are 3-0 and are preparing for their Big Ten opener when 3-0 Illinois …

49ers receiver Deebo Samuel strained a calf during Sunday’s loss to the Vikings. Coach Kyle Shanahan told beat reporters that Samuel will miss “a couple weeks.” “He told me he thinks he did it when he caught [a pass for a 2-yard gain]; I think it was like the third to last play [on offense],” Shanahan said, via David Bonilla …

No. 20 Louisville football is coming off a bye week and will face Georgia Tech at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at L&N Stadium. The Cardinals (2-0) defeated Jacksonville State, 49-14, in their last game. Tyler Shough completed 21 of 33 passes for 349 yards and two touchdowns. Saturday’s game against Georgia Tech (3-1) will be No. 20 Louisville’s first against an …

We’re just two weeks into the 2024 fantasy football season, and it’s important not to get too caught up in the early-season trap of reading too much into a small sample size. That’s as true on defense as it is at quarterback or running back. But there are a few things we can say with a fair amount of certainty. …

Illinois left an impression on Mack Sutter. The four-star Dunlap tight end, part of the Class of 2026, was in Champaign on Saturday for the Fighting Illini’s 30-9 win over Central Michigan. Sutter has newly ranked Illinois as one of his 12 college finalists. “Illinois is pretty high on my list right now,” Sutter told the Illini Inquirer. “I’ve built …

Linebacker Devin White, a former first-round draft pick, signed with the Eagles as a free agent this offseason. He didn’t make the trip to Brazil for the season opener because of an ankle injury. Now healthy, White will not play in Monday Night Football. White is a healthy scratch for the game against the Falcons. The Eagles’ other inactives are …

An exciting Week 2 of the high school football season saw Garden State teams dominate New York teams, but brought little change to the New Jersey Super 25 rankings. North Jersey non-public teams, including five ranked teams that went 5-0, went 9-1 against New York non-public teams last week to maintain their rankings. The lone newcomer in this week’s rankings …

Texans running back Joe Mixon was injured early in the third quarter Sunday night on a tackle by Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards. Coach DeMeco Ryans reviewed film of the play and said Monday it definitely was an illegal hip drop tackle that Edwards used to bring down Mixon. “It is definitely considered the hip drop when a defender unweights himself, …

In what was a down week for the Bay County football teams, Mosley was the only program to secure a victory. Inclement weather played a huge factor in matchups along with a controversial call in an overtime thriller. This week’s Bay County power rankings are based on game results, margin of victory and strength of opponent. 1. Mosley (4-0) Previous …

PHILADELPHIA — As the heavy metal doors to the Philadelphia visitor locker room closed, nothing and nobody was safe. Atlanta Falcons team owner Arthur Blank’s plaid gray suit and dark pocket square were not off-limits as his players jubilantly sprayed water to celebrate a 22-21 primetime upset of the Philadelphia Eagles. Head coach Raheem Morris was doused so thoroughly he …

Michigan State’s Aidan Chiles throws a pass before the football game against Prairie View A&M on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. Michigan State football continues to be listed in Action Network’s weekly bowl projections. The Spartans are 3-0 on the year following this past week’s win over Prairie View A&M, which means they are halfway …

Ted Johnson: One adjustment Pats can make to help passing game originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots were outshined in the passing game during Sunday’s overtime loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett threw for only 149 yards and was hit eight times (three sacks) behind a shaky offensive line. Tight end Hunter Henry …