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What we learned as Caleb Williams, Bears’ offense struggle in loss vs. Texans originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago HOUSTON, Texas — After a rough opening act, the second night of the Caleb Williams experience didn’t go much better for the Bears on Sunday night in Houston at NRG Stadium. The Texans hit Williams early and often. Texans head coach …

The Houston Texans have one of the more exciting offenses in the league. On Sunday night, the most excitement the Texans could generate was watching their kicker hammer 50-yard field goals into the net. Ultimately, Sunday night will turn out to be a good win for the Texans. Games like their 19-13 victory over the Chicago Bears show they can …

The Texans should have had an easy win. They won but made it far harder than it should have been. Houston held on to a 19-13 victory over the Bears on Sunday Night Football, moving to 2-0 with a two-game lead in the AFC South. Chicago fell to 1-1. The Texans outgained the Bears 310 to 205, with Chicago averaging …

Week 2 of the NFL season is nearly in the books — we’ve still got a Monday night showdown between the Falcons and Eagles. After that, we’re on to Week 3. Let’s check out the lines for each NFL game at DraftKings Sportsbook, as the third week of the season is upon us. Odds below are as of September 15th. …

5 things I care about The Bears offense has serious issues The environment Caleb Williams was walking into this season with the Chicago Bears was frequently lauded this offseason. Some even said it was the best situation we’ve ever seen for a quarterback taken No. 1 overall. I certainly felt that way about the top three wide receivers, but there …

NFL power rankings: Where 49ers stand after loss to Vikings originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Week 2 of the 2024 NFL season almost is in the books, and it was just as screwy as last week. Big injuries to star players have contending teams on the fritz, while bottom feeders shocked the world with big upsets. Is there …

Joe Burrow bounced back and out-played Patrick Mahomes, but the Chiefs overcame major issues at left tackle to win 26-25 on a 51-yard field goal as time expired. Mahomes’ 151 passing yards were the fewest of his career in a game he didn’t leave injured. Two passing scores and 29 rushing yards helped save his fantasy day, but Mahomes rarely …

The official who penalized Cincinnati Bengals star Ja’Marr Chase for unsportsmanlike conduct late in their 26-25 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday afternoon said that Chase crossed a line and got personal. Chase was tackled after a 4-yard reception that should have put the Bengals at third-and-7 at the Chiefs 30-yard line in the fourth quarter on Sunday …

Malik Nabers followed up a solid performance in his NFL debut by hauling in 10 receptions for 127 yards and a touchdown, but a crucial fourth down drop late in the fourth quarter stung the Giants in a 21-18 loss to the Washington Commanders on Sunday. “I’m disappointed. I mean, no matter how good of a game you can play, …

A big story of the offseason was the NFL eliminating the hip drop tackle, a dangerous play that led to some high-profile injuries. The problem, perhaps, is that it’s tough for officials to identify what is a hip drop tackle in real time. There have been some plays that were not called that appeared to be hip drop tackles. Buffalo …

A big story of the offseason was the NFL eliminating the hip drop tackle, a dangerous play that led to some high profile injuries. The problem, perhaps, is that it’s tough for officials to identify what is a hip drop tackle in real time. There have been some plays that were not called that appeared to be hip drop tackles. …

NFL Week 2 winners, losers: 49ers struggle without CMC originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The cobwebs have been dusted off and NFL teams now are getting into the rhythm of the season. Week 2 means some teams are off to a perfect start to their season, others have had mixed results and a few are still struggling to …

Giants head coach Brian Daboll defended the decision not to activate a reserve kicker after Graham Gano sustained a hamstring injury on the opening kickoff and did not return in New York’s three-point loss to the Washington Commanders on Sunday. Gano, who sustained a groin injury during practice on Friday, was added to the injury report on Saturday. But the …

Purdy, Aiyuk still repairing their previous 49ers chemistry originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area MINNEAPOLIS — In the 49ers’ 23-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, quarterback Brock Purdy and wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk looked like they still are in the process of rebuilding the chemistry they’ve shown in the past. Aiyuk caught four of his five targets …

What Warner told 49ers’ locker room after crushing Vikings loss originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Fred Warner had some pointed and honest comments for his 49ers teammates after a frustrating 23-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium. Speaking to the assembled media after the game, the three-time All-Pro explained what he told the …