Editor’s note: This is the fourth installment of a season-long series on a breakout star from the past week of NFL action. The Week 4 winner: Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels. After the Commanders’ 42-14 rout of the Arizona Cardinals, coach Dan Quinn told the assembled media that he was really proud of Jayden Daniels. He said that directly to …

49ers’ D-line resurgence fueled by strength-in-numbers approach originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The 49ers’ defensive line’s belief in each other never wavered despite the loss of a Pro-Bowl caliber teammate and a brutal early-season losing streak. On the heels of consecutive defeats, the group that long has been viewed as the engine of San Francisco’s …

Ralph Vacchiano NFL Reporter It’s probably too early for an NFL team to fire a head coach. It’s too early for most teams to even think about firing their coach. But it’s got to be hard not to at least think about it when Bill Belichick is available. The 72-year-old former Patriots coach is the biggest name looming over all …

While it has been a bit slow for Notre Dame football on the recruiting end of the 2025 class, it came to an abrupt end on Tuesday afternoon. The Irish flipped former USF athlete commit Antavious Richardson, who had been committed to the Bulls since June. The 6-foot and 175-pound Georgia native is ranked as the nation’s No. 438 overall …

Report: Patriots’ Kyle Dugger believed to have avoided serious injury originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston New England Patriots safety Kyle Dugger left Sunday’s Week 4 game to the San Francisco 49ers in the first half because of an ankle injury. He did not return as the Patriots lost 30-13 to drop to 1-3 on the season. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler …

Russell Wilson ‘s balky right calf is improving. It just might not heal in time for him to wrest the Pittsburgh Steelers starting quarterback job away from Justin Fields, at least in the short term. Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday he expects Wilson to see an uptick in his workload during practice this week, though Fields is expected to get …

SOUTH BEND — College football’s 30-day transfer portal window doesn’t officially open until Dec. 9, but Notre Dame football already has two ex-players with stated plans to exit via that route. Tuesday’s addition was defensive tackle Tyson Ford, a third-year player who was removed from the roster in late June after being reclassified as a medical non-counter. “My journey is …

Montreal Canadiens defenseman David Reinbacher is expected to be sidelined five to six months after undergoing surgery on his left knee Tuesday. Reinbacher sustained the injury after he was on the receiving end of a hit by Maple Leafs defenseman Marshall Rifai in the first period of Montreal’s 2-1 preseason loss to Toronto on Saturday. Reinbacher was spotted on crutches …

Latest David Andrews injury update doesn’t bode well for Patriots originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots’ biggest roster weakness might be getting even weaker. Starting center David Andrews is getting “multiple medical opinions” on the shoulder injury he suffered during Sunday’s loss to the San Francisco 49ers, MassLive’s Mark Daniels reported Tuesday. Daniels also noted (rather …

DeSean Bishop. Tennessee Volunteers versus Kent State Golden Flashes on Sept. 14, 2024 at Neyland Stadium. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire No. 4 Tennessee (4-0, 1-0 SEC) returns from an open date in Week 6 on Saturday. Rankings reflect the US LBM Coaches Poll. Arkansas (3-2, 1-1 SEC) will host the Vols at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in …

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff set an NFL record by completing all 18 of his passes in a 42-29 win over the Seattle Seahawks on Monday night at Ford Field. (Paul Sancya / Associated Press) Jared Goff tossed a perfect game Monday night. The Detroit Lions quarterback completed 18 of 18 passes for 292 yards and two touchdowns during a …

No. 1 Alabama’s win over No. 5 Georgia unsurprisingly delivered a big audience for ESPN and ABC. ESPN said Tuesday that Alabama’s 41-34 victory over the Bulldogs averaged 12 million viewers and peaked at just over 14.1 million. That number was undoubtedly helped by Georgia’s stunning comeback after Alabama jumped out to an early 28-0 lead. If the Crimson Tide …

How long before Cooper DeJean takes Avonte Maddox’s job? originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Had Cooper DeJean not missed significant time in training camp with a hamstring injury, he might already be the Eagles’ nickel cornerback. But that time is probably coming soon. After four weeks in the 2024 season, the Eagles enter the bye week with a 2-2 …

Florida State starting quarterback DJ Uiagalelei will miss Saturday’s game against his former team, No. 15 Clemson, with a hand injury, clearing the way for redshirt freshman Brock Glenn to start. Seminoles coach Mike Norvell told Tallahassee reporters after Tuesday’s practice that Uiagalelei will “most likely” miss the next few weeks, pending the results of more testing. Uiagalelei has struggled …

Green Bay Packers WR Jayden Reed continues to dominate for fantasy managers with Jordan Love under center. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) With a number of wide receiver injuries defining the fantasy football landscape, the emergence of some later-round players as viable flex options has been a breath of fresh air. One of those options? Green Bay Packers WR Jayden …