The Raiders won’t have quarterback Aidan O’Connell for at least a month. Per NFL Media, Las Vegas is placing O’Connell on injured reserve due to the fractured thumb he suffered during Sunday’s loss to the Rams. He is expected to be sidelined for four-to-six weeks. O’Connell, 26, had just replaced Gardner Minshew in the starting lineup for Week 6. He …

BLOOMINGTON — Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti told reporters on Monday that quarterback Kurtis Rourke is expected to return this season but said little else about the injury he suffered against Nebraska. Rourke’s hand hit the helmet of an opposing player on a passing attempt in the second quarter of a 56-7 win over Nebraska. He came back into the …

Eric Williams NFL Reporter Week 7 gave us the debut of big-time receivers Davante Adams and Amari Cooper with their new teams. We also saw Saquon Barkley run roughshod over his former team, and the San Francisco 49ers lay an egg in a Super Bowl rematch against the Kansas City Chiefs. And yes, Patrick Mahomes remains the best player in …

49ers hold Chiefs QB Mahomes to lowest passer rating of his career originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers’ defense, overall, played well against Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. However, San Francisco ultimately was unable to stop Mahomes and the Kansas City offense when it mattered most, resulting in an ugly 28-18 loss on Sunday at Levi’s …

The Las Vegas Raiders will be without their starting quarterback for a bit. Aidan O’Connell suffered a fractured thumb in Sunday’s loss to the Los Angeles Rams and will miss four-to-six weeks after undergoing tests, NFL Media reported Monday. O’Connell appeared to suffer the injury in the first quarter when Rams safety Kamren Curl hit his hand as he followed …

Oct. 21—Tennessee. No team climbed more this week in the poll than Josh Heupel’s Volunteers, who moved up four spots after a win against Alabama. Tennessee is definitely in the hunt for the College Football Playoff and a shot at the SEC title. But it put itself in the hole with a shocking loss at Arkansas. Knocking off the Crimson …

It’s time for another new feature. One that might, or might not, continue. It’s a recap of the Sunday games, with our quick analysis of the contest, in PFT style. It’s a supplement to the many other blurbs that we’ll be posting; on Sunday alone, for example, we published 97 articles. Here’s another one for a football Monday, with the …

Tennessee’s path to the College Football Playoff widened considerably after beating Alabama, and just as the SEC playoff pool is about to tighten. Nine SEC teams have a playoff shot. They are ranked in the Top 25 and have two losses or fewer. But teams will start dropping off the board as early as Saturday, beginning with these key games: …

Drake Maye became second QB ever to achieve this feat since NFL merger originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots hit another low Sunday with their 32-16 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in London, dropping their record to an NFL-worst 1-6. But it’s not all bad for the Patriots. Rookie quarterback Drake Maye made his second career …

Oct 19, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators defensive back Cormani McClain (25) runs with the ball for a touchdown against the Kentucky Wildcats during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images Billy Napier managed to turn down the temperature on his head coach hot seat on Saturday night thanks to an authoritative 48-20 …

Eagles snap counts: Emptying the bench on the Giants originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles took it to the Giants on Sunday in a 28-3 win at MetLife Stadium and began emptying their bench early in the fourth quarter. By the end of the game, all 48 players who were active saw game action and all 45 non-specialists …

GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 19: Elijhah Badger #6 of the Florida Gators catches a pass against DJ Waller Jr. #5 of the Kentucky Wildcats during the first half of a game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on October 19, 2024 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) Flordia football defended its home field on homecoming last weekend, routing the …

Every week, we highlight the top potential waiver pickups who remain available in at least 50% of Yahoo fantasy football leagues. If you find yourself with urgent roster needs entering Week 8, the names below deserve attention. Quarterbacks Tua Tagovailoa, Miami Dolphins (45% rostered) Last year’s NFL leader in passing yardage will return to practice this week for Miami, and …

Yahoo Sports national columnist Dan Wetzel, senior college sports reporter Ross Dellenger and Sports Illustrated’s Pat Forde look at the Hoosiers’ 7-0 start to the season. Hear the full conversation on the “College Football Enquirer” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript Uh, one place they’re not worried about their …

The 49ers lost on Sunday, but there was still something to celebrate at Levi’s Stadium. Wide receiver Ricky Pearsall made his regular season debut for the 49ers after being activated from the non-football injury list earlier in the week. Pearsall was shot in the chest in August, but avoided major injuries and was able to make a relatively quick return …