Ralph Vacchiano NFL Reporter What Aaron Rodgers did last Thursday night in the New York Jets’ home opener was heralded as a “vintage” performance. It was as if he turned back the clock three years to his back-to-back MVP seasons. He suddenly wasn’t a 40-year-old quarterback recovering from a major injury — he was right in the middle of his …

A day after a blowout loss at home to the Carolina Panthers, it appears that roster changes are on the table on both sides of the ball for the Las Vegas Raiders, including at quarterback. Head coach Antonio Pierce lamented on Sunday what he described as “business decisions” made by players on the field and promised ensuing “business decisions” from …

Oct. 15, 2005; South Bend, IN, USA; Southern California Trojans running back Reggie Bush is tackled by Notre Dame Fighting Irish Brandon Hoyte (39) in the second quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Photo By Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports Copyright (c) 2005 Matt Cashore Former USC Trojan star — and Notre Dame antagonist — Reggie Bush is suing the …

In the fast-paced world of the NFL, where youth often takes center stage, a unique group of players continues to shine well into their 30s and 40s. These seasoned veterans not only bring their skills to the game but also share a wealth of experience and passion. In this article, we’ll look at the oldest players in the NFL, both active …

Defining Moments: Corey Dillon runs his way to history in 2004 originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Twenty years ago, Corey Dillon produced the greatest statistical season by a running back in New England Patriots history. In April 2004, coming off their second Super Bowl title, the Patriots acquired Dillon from the Cincinnati Bengals in exchange for a second-round draft …

Arch Manning may lead No. 1 Texas as it kicks off SEC play on Saturday. Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian said Monday that starting quarterback Quinn Ewers is still questionable for the matchup due to an oblique strain. “He’s got to do enough to show me he can play,” Sarkisian said, via ESPN’s Dave Wilson. “Can he execute the game plan? …

What a difference a year (or in some cases, a week) makes in the NFL. Just a year after the NFC South was an impossibly terrible division with no real signs of life, it’s rapidly shaping up to be one of the more interesting divisions in the league. The Buccaneers, Falcons and Saints all dropped games in Week 3 while …

Dallas’ run game struggled last season, and it doesn’t appear that the decision to replace Tony Pollard by bringing back Ezekiel Elliott — while several other veteran running backs were available in free agency this offseason — is working out. In Week 3, Baltimore jumped out to a 28-6 lead vs. Dallas thanks in large part to Derrick Henry, adding …

Alabama football quarterback Jalen Milroe has seen Georgia’s defense before. In Alabama’s SEC Championship win against the Bulldogs in 2023, Milroe completed 13 of 23 pass attempts for 192 yards and two touchdown passes. He added 29 rushing yards on 14 carries including four sacks. But as Georgia prepares to see Milroe once again, Bulldogs coach Kirby Smart did not …

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett didn’t sustain any further injuries to his feet while continuing to play in Sunday’s loss to the New York Giants and is still listed as “day to day.” Coach Kevin Stefanski said Garrett underwent an MRI on Monday. Stefanski did not provide any specifics about the test results or Garrett’s injuries, only offering the …

Should Patriots bring in a veteran QB to back up Brissett? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots’ awful offensive line play has put them in a bit of a pickle. Starter Jacoby Brissett has taken nine sacks and 25 quarterback hits through three games, while prized rookie Drake Maye was sacked twice and hit five times …

We’re spotlighting players who had a profound impact on the previous weekend. Get your thumbs loose. Review all our finalists got done in between the lines on Friday and Saturday, then vote for the player you believe was a game-changer. The poll will remain open until 3 p.m. on Wednesday and we’ll announce the winner on social media. Previous winners …

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold suffered a knee bruise in Sunday’s 34-7 victory over the Houston Texans, but an MRI showed he avoided structural damage, NFL Media reported Monday, and he’s not expected to miss any time. Darnold went 17 for 28 (60.7%) for 181 yards and no interceptions in the double-digit win. The 27-year-old left the game to get …

Facing a 4th-and-1 on their final drive, the Atlanta Falcons called for an outside run to Bijan Robinson that was smothered by the Kansas City Chiefs’ defense. (Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) The Atlanta Falcons took a tough 22–17 loss at home Sunday night to the Kansas City Chiefs. The defeat was even more painful because …

The Wisconsin Badgers will officially square off against the Purdue Boilermakers at noon ET, 11 a.m. CT on Oct. 5 at Camp Randall. The game will be Wisconsin’s second conference game of the 2024 season — the first coming on the road at No. 13 USC this weekend. It will be broadcast on Big Ten Network. This will mark the …