Shanahan acknowledges IR an option for 49ers’ Hufanga, Moody originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Safety Talanoa Hufanga and kicker Jake Moody are candidates to be placed on injured reserve, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said on Tuesday. Hufanga is out for the 49ers’ Week 6 game against the Seattle Seahawks with torn ligaments in his right …

Week 6 of the NFL season was a “separation week” for one of the league’s top teams, according to FOX Sports’ Colin Cowherd.  While the 5-0 Kansas City Chiefs and the 5-0 Minnesota Vikings continue to reign supreme for “The Herd” host, surprise contenders like the Washington Commanders made their way toward the top side of Cowherd’s Top 10 list …

ACKERMAN, Miss. — Everyone expected Alabama to beat Vanderbilt handedly on Saturday, especially Caleb Cunningham. The 2025 Alabama five-star commit talked with JaMarcus Shephard the Friday before when the Crimson Tide wide receivers coach attended Choctaw County High School football’s win against East Webster. And 24 hours later, Cunningham was admittedly floored. “That really shocked the crap out of me,” …

SEATTLE — The Seattle Kraken selected Jordan Eberle as their captain Tuesday moments before their season opener, filling the last void at that spot among the NHL’s 32 teams. Every team in the league has a captain for the first time since the 2010-11 season. The Utah Hockey Club recently announced Clayton Keller as their captain, and the Buffalo Sabres …

5 landing spots for former Jets head coach Robert Saleh originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Usually, starting 2-3 with a Hall of Fame-bound quarterback won’t result in your firing. But such was the case Tuesday with the New York Jets, who abruptly cut ties with head coach Robert Saleh after a three-year stint. The 45-year-old Michigan native posted …

Clemson football’s offense showcased its power in a 29-13 victory over Florida State, marking the third time the Tigers have racked up 500 yards of offense this season. Despite not reaching the 40-point mark, they found plenty of positives to build on. Head Coach Dabo Swinney praised freshman kicker Nolan Hauser, who stepped up to make five field goals. However, …

Now that Week 5 is over, it’s time for FOX Sports lead NFL analyst Tom Brady to name his latest 3 Stars of The Week. At the end of each week throughout the regular season, Brady will choose three players whose performances stood out to him the most. Brady also selects his power rankings of the Top 5 teams in …

Woody Johnson could have said it. Jeff Ulbrich could have said it. But when the New York Jets team owner and interim head coach were each asked Tuesday afternoon about Nathaniel Hackett, neither would confirm that the offensive coordinator and play-caller is safe hours after the team fired head coach Robert Saleh. “We’re going to make changes wherever changes are …

The Oklahoma Sooners and the Texas Longhorns are just days away from renewing one of the greatest rivalry games sports has to offer. The Red River Rivalry pits the undefeated Longhorns against the 4-1 Sooners in Dallas. Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables has chosen six captains to represent his team in the Cotton Bowl on Saturday. Tight end Bauer Sharp …

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr will miss “multiple games” due to an oblique injury, NFL Network reported Tuesday. Carr suffered the injury in the fourth quarter of New Orleans’ 26-13 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs and didn’t return. Jake Haener took over for Carr at quarterback. “It wasn’t even the hit, honestly. It was just when I dropped …

Former NFL QB rips Patriots’ ‘bad decision’ to start Maye originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots’ decision to start rookie quarterback Drake Maye this Sunday against the Houston Texans has sparked mixed reactions. Those in favor of the move believe there’s no better time to make the switch with the team at 1-4 and struggling mightily …

Woody Johnson had an urgent message for Haason Reddick on the day the New York Jets’ owner made the stunning decision to fire his head coach. It’s time, Johnson insisted, for the pass rusher to finally end his holdout. “Haason, get in your car, drive down (Interstate) 95 and come to the New York Jets,” Johnson said at the end …

PITTSBURGH – Pitt redshirt freshman Eli Holstein – the first Panthers quarterback to win his initial five career starts since Dan Marino in 1979 – has been named the Walter Camp national offensive player of the week for his performance in the Panthers’ 34-24 victory at North Carolina. Holstein compiled 457 total yards and accounted for four touchdowns against the …

This embedded content is not available in your region. Nate Tice is joined by Matt Harmon to give their takeaways from NFL Week 5 and deep dive on some underperforming NFL offenses & defenses to decide if they’re broken beyond repair — or just need a patch job. After giving their thoughts on the Kansas City Chiefs beating the New …

Ohio State football added former Oregon Ducks head coach Chip Kelly to its staff this offseason, bringing him on as the team’s offensive coordinator. Kelly brings a slew of experience at both the collegiate and professional levels, and he’s undoubtedly been a huge plus for the Buckeyes’ dynamic offense, one that has benefited from Kelly’s immense desire to have a …