Eagles injury report: Several key players return coming back from bye week originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles got several key players back at practice on Wednesday as they returned from their early Week 5 bye. A.J. Brown (hamstring), DeVonta Smith (concussion) and Lane Johnson (concussion) were all on the field for the first practice of the week …
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Raiders HC Antonio Pierce: ‘Everything’s good’ after talk with Davante Adams
The No. 1 question concerning the Las Vegas Raiders seems to be more when they’ll trade star wide receiver Davante Adams, who requested a trade last week, than if they will. Meanwhile, Adams has missed the team’s last two games due to a hamstring injury. Has Adams played his last game for the Raiders? Speaking about the matter on Wednesday, …
Read More »What Patriots defenders want to see from Drake Maye in first NFL start
What Patriots defenders want to see from Drake Maye in first NFL start originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO — Patriots defenders were gassed at the end of Sunday’s loss to the Dolphins. It was clear in real time. In fact, it was so clear that head coach Jerod Mayo said after the fact, without the benefit of reviewing …
Read More »2024 NFL odds: History on 49ers’ side in TNF showdown against Seahawks
Jason McIntyre Co-Host of THE HERD and FOX Sports Betting Analyst When it comes to the NFL Week 6 Thursday Night Football game, it’s 49ers all day. San Francisco has historically dominated the series with the Seahawks, winning five straight against Seattle — including the two meetings last year by a combined 30 points. How much does this matter given …
Read More »Saints WR Equanimeous St. Brown, Amon-Ra’s brother, is beefing with the city of Detroit
Equanimeous St. Brown may no longer play in the same division as his brother, star Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. But Equanimeous, who signed with the New Orleans Saints practice squad this offseason after stints with the Lions’ NFC North rivals, Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears, still apparently has some beef with Detroit. “If people could chose …
Read More »Titans sign Trevor Siemian to practice squad, Leroy Watson to 53-man roster
The Titans hope to have Will Levis at quarterback for Sunday’s game against the Colts, but they added some veteran depth in the event they have to start Mason Rudolph. The team announced that they have signed Trevor Siemian to the practice squad on Wednesday. They also signed tackle Leroy Watson to the active roster from the practice squad. Siemian …
Read More »Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers placed on commissioner’s exempt list after his arrest
The NFL has placed New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers on the exempt list while he goes through the legal process following his arrest on charges that he shoved his girlfriend’s head into the wall and choked her. Patriots coach Jerod Mayo said Wednesday that Peppers won’t be with the team “in the near term.” “Any act of domestic violence …
Read More »Aidan O’Connell to replace Gardner Minshew as Raiders’ starting quarterback vs. Steelers
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – AUGUST 10: Aidan O’Connell #12 of the Las Vegas Raiders scrambles out of the pocket during the preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on August 10, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) Aidan O’Connell will start at quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 6 …
Read More »Giants WR Malik Nabers still in concussion protocol, OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux has surgery
New York Giants edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux has had wrist surgery and will be week to week, coach Brian Daboll said Wednesday. Thibodeaux played in Sunday’s 29-20 win over the Seahawks in Seattle. Daboll did not say when the injury happened, but he added “not anymore” when asked if it required surgery. Daboll said rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers remains …
Read More »Maye praises Brissett as ‘great mentor’ ahead of first Patriots start
Maye praises Brissett as ‘great mentor’ ahead of first Patriots start originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots offense has struggled mightily through five games, so the team is making a change at quarterback ahead of Sunday’s Week 6 game against the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots are turning to rookie quarterback Drake Maye, who …
Read More »Kirk Cousins, one of Tom Brady’s 3 Stars of Week 5, cements spot as Falcons’ QB1
It’s amazing what a 500-yard game will do to put concerns about a quarterback to rest. Kirk Cousins’ prolific night last Thursday in a 36-30 overtime win over the Bucs was enough to put the Falcons in first place in the NFC South. On Tuesday, he was selected as one of Tom Brady’s 3 Stars of Week 5. On Wednesday, …
Read More »Aaron Rodgers’ 2nd act isn’t going like Tom Brady or Peyton Manning’s, and it may impact his legacy
Aaron Rodgers is headed to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. That is true even if the New York Jets can’t find a way out of their early season spiral that saw their record fall to 2-3 and their coach, Robert Saleh, get fired on Tuesday. Heck, that is true if he never completes another pass for the New York …
Read More »Craig Carton: Jets’ Robert Saleh planned to change offensive play calling before firing
Why did the New York Jets fire head coach Robert Saleh after five games? In a statement following Saleh’s dismissal on Tuesday, team owner Woody Johnson said that the decision to fire Saleh and elevate defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich to interim head coach came because the Jets aren’t where they should be given their “expectations.” That said, citing “a number …
Read More »32 Fantasy Stats for Week 6: Buy low on Trey McBride
Dominate the season with FantasyLife+, which gives you the award-winning tools, rankings, and projections to make this fantasy season one for the ages! Use promo code SEASON20 for 20% off at checkout. Click here to get started! Arizona Cardinals Trey McBride leads all tight ends in targets per route run (.26) and target share 26 percent. McBride is also 12th in …
Read More »Giants Injury Notes: Malik Nabers progressing well; Kayvon Thibodeaux ‘week-to-week’
Here are the latest Giants injury updates as they prepare for their Week 6 matchup against the Bengals at MetLife Stadium… Malik Nabers is trending toward a return Nabers, who missed last week’s game due to a concussion, was expected to work with the trainers on the side during Wednesday’s practice. That should bode well when it comes to Nabers …
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