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They can’t continue to play that way, and Jerod Mayo knows it. “We definitely have to start to get the ball down the field,” he said after the game. Might be time to experiment. Without much in the way of substitution options on the offensive line, the Patriots may want to see if a younger contingent of wideouts can provide …

Patrick Everson FOX Sports Betting Analyst For some reason, NFL Week 2 odds didn’t attract nearly the number of major wagers as Week 1. Two of the largest plays were actually for the Thursday night game between the Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins. A Caesars Sports customer — and a sharp bettor, at that — played the Dolphins -1.5 for …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNSep 16, 2024, 12:00 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Sidney Crosby has signed a new two-year contract extension with the Pittsburgh Penguins, ending months of speculation about his future. Crosby is in the final season of a 12-year contract. The new deal starts in the 2025-26 season and runs through the 2026-27 season, when …

How 49ers let Darnold, Jefferson connect on 97-yard touchdown originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area There are many plays the 49ers wish they could have back from Sunday’s loss to the Minnesota Vikings, but one stands out above the rest. Both sides of the ball struggled for San Francisco in the 23-17 loss to Minnesota at U.S. Bank Stadium, …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNSep 16, 2024, 11:50 AM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. The Calgary Flames will repurpose items left at a memorial for Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau to fundraise for local charities, including hockey-stick benches created in the brothers’ memory. Columbus Blue Jackets star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, were struck by what police say was …

With Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa out indefinitely due to a concussion, the Dolphins needed to find a plan B. On Monday, Miami made a move, signing former Pro Bowl quarterback Tyler Huntley off the Baltimore Ravens’ practice squad. The Dolphins now have two quarterbacks on the 53-man roster, with Skylar Thompson set to start Sunday in Seattle. BREAKING: The …

You knew it was bad. No different than Aaron Rodgers a year ago. Jermaine Johnson, towel over helmet, carted off Nissan Stadium. Later tests only confirmed what the Jets knew at the moment: Their Pro Bowl defensive end injured his Achilles. His season was over. No team avoids adversity during a season, although the Jets are likely due a smooth …

Mayo gives candid review of Patriots’ pass protection in Week 2 loss originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots offensive line was a hot topic throughout training camp and the preseason due to lackluster performance and too many penalties. The criticism of this group has, unsurprisingly, carried into the regular season. After a good-not-great performance by this …

Eric Williams NFL Reporter Week 2 of the NFL season provided some impressive passing performances by quarterbacks looking to have bounce-back years, including Kyler Murray, Derek Carr and Geno Smith. Rookie receivers also made their presence known, as Marvin Harrison Jr. and Malik Nabers both notched 100-yard receiving efforts.  And Detroit Lions edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson did his part to …

49ers QB Purdy’s honest four-word admission to Vikings DC Flores originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Brock Purdy offered Brian Flores the best compliment a coach could ask for. On the field after the 49ers’ 23-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium, Purdy was approached by the Vikings defensive coordinator and offered an honest …

The Kansas City Chiefs are preparing to be without running back Isiah Pacheco for some time. Early tests show that Pacheco suffered a fractured fibula in the Chiefs’ win over the Cincinnati Bengals, NFL Media reported on Monday. Pacheco is expected to land on injured reserve as a result of his fibula injury, ESPN reported. Pacheco suffered the injury on …

The Kansas City Chiefs pulled out a win against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday to move to 2-0, but they lost an important piece along the way: star running back Isiah Pacheco. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Pacheco fractured his right fibula late in the Chiefs’ 26-25 victory and is “set to miss real time.” ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported …

The Bears scored their first offensive touchdown of the season in Houston on Sunday night, but it was still a long night for rookie quarterback Caleb Williams. Williams was sacked seven times and hit 11 times in the 19-13 loss to the Texans. He was pressured plenty of other times as the Texans blitzed relentlessly, which contributed to interceptions on …

Rob Rang NFL Draft Analyst The Texas Longhorns may very well have a 2025 first round pick in starting quarterback Quinn Ewers, but calls for redshirt freshman Arch Manning to replace him will only grow louder after the latter’s scintillating performance in Saturday’s blowout win at home over UTSA.  Ewers himself was brilliant in guiding Texas to an early 14-0 …

The Kansas City Chiefs pulled out a win against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday to move to 2-0, but they lost an important piece along the way: star running back Isiah Pacheco. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Pacheco fractured his right fibula late in the Chiefs’ 26-25 victory and is “set to miss real time.” ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported …