The Giants came out completely flat during an extremely ugly season opener and they were embarrassed by the Minnesota Vikings, 28-6, on their home turf. Believe it or not, Big Blue was in this game at one point, and it looked like their defense had come up with a big third down stop during in the second quarter but a …
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Jayden Daniels doesn’t make much happen in a lackluster NFL debut
Jayden Daniels didn’t look much like the quarterback that electrified college football last season and won a Heisman Trophy. For such an exciting player, what we saw in his NFL debut was pretty dull. The Washington Commanders got little going on offense, but that was partially due to a hyper conservative game plan. Daniels looked like a rookie in his …
Read More »Caleb Williams vows to ‘be better,’ and Bears have already shown they are built to help him rise
Caleb Williams vows to ‘be better,’ and Bears have already shown they are built to help him rise originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago CHICAGO — Caleb Williams spent all summer beating his head against a brick wall known as the Bears’ defense, so he could feel it coming during the fourth quarter Sunday against the Tennessee Titans. The Bears …
Read More »Cowboys hammer Browns in season opener with $240M QB Dak Prescott leading the way
Dak Prescott and the Cowboys dominated the Browns in their season opener. (Ken Blaze-Imagn Images) CLEVELAND – A Dallas Cowboys team energized by Dak Prescott’s contract extension raced to an early lead against the Cleveland Browns in their season opener. With contributions from a Prescott-led offense, a sack-happy defense and a touchdown-scoring special teams unit, the Cowboys never lost their …
Read More »Bo Nix throws 2 interceptions in Broncos debut in loss to Seahawks, prompts audible ‘oh no’ from CBS announcer
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – SEPTEMBER 08: Bo Nix #10 of the Denver Broncos attempts a pass during the first quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on September 08, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Rio Giancarlo/Getty Images) Of the three rookie quarterbacks making their NFL debuts, Bo Nix went into Sunday surrounded by most questions. He led a late …
Read More »Chargers’ Joshua Palmer, Raiders’ Jack Jones ejected after fight breaks out late in Jim Harbaugh’s debut
Things got heated late in the Los Angeles Chargers’ 22-10 win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday afternoon. Shortly after a failed two-point conversion at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, players from both teams were involved in a lengthy scrum in the back of the end zone that lasted for quite some time. Players and coaches from both teams came …
Read More »Week 1 Fantasy Football Booms & Busts: C.J. Stroud, Texans don’t get the sloppy play memo
Do you remember your freshman year of college? You might have been a little confused and overwhelmed in the early weeks as you found your bearings. It takes a while to get used to the shape of a campus and the social flow of college life. And then you come back sophomore year and things are so much easier. You’ve …
Read More »A less than perfect start for Caleb Williams can’t spoil a perfect Chicago day
Carmen Vitali NFL Reporter It was a perfect Chicago day on Sunday. The morning saw temperatures in the low 50s. The crispness of fall was tangible — especially with the promise of real football hanging in the air. It was a perfect Chicago day on Sunday. Pulling up to Soldier Field, you could smell the brats on the grill, the …
Read More »WATCH: Kraft gives Mayo game ball after win over Bengals
WATCH: Kraft gives Mayo game ball after win over Bengals originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots couldn’t have asked for a much better start to the Jerod Mayo era. The first-year head coach led New England to an unexpected 16-10 road win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. His players celebrated accordingly, showering him with Gatorade …
Read More »This pregame pep talk from Mayo really ‘meant a lot’ to Brissett
This pregame pep talk from Mayo really ‘meant a lot’ to Brissett originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots put their faith in Jacoby Brissett by naming him the starting quarterback late last month, and he rewarded them with a fine performance in Sunday’s Week 1 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium. Brissett didn’t light …
Read More »Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Early pickups for Week 2
It’s never too early to look toward your next matchup and a chance to bolster your fantasy football lineups. Here are some options to consider for Week 2. Isaiah Likely, TE, Baltimore Ravens (28% rostered) If I were to tell you that a healthy Mark Andrews would finish Week 1 of the 2024 season with just two catches for 14 …
Read More »NFL Week 1: What we learned from all 13 games on Sunday
The 105th NFL season is now in full swing, and we’ve got you covered. FOX Sports’ NFL experts provide the biggest takeaways from every Sunday game and what they mean for each team going forward. Check back throughout the day for updates. Bears 24, Titans 17 Titans: The biggest question coming into this season was if Will Levis is the …
Read More »No more excuses — Daniel Jones must play better, or Giants should explore other QB options
The excuses aren’t valid anymore. Don’t even try. The Giants offensive line is better. Their receivers, especially after the addition of Malik Nabers, are better. No, Saquon Barkley isn’t here anymore, but you’d trade the latter for the former any day of the week and twice on Sunday. Heck, even quarterback-guru Brian Daboll is calling plays. There is absolutely no …
Read More »How big of an upset was Patriots’ win vs. Bengals? This stat explains
How big of an upset was Patriots’ win vs. Bengals? This stat explains originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots heard all offseason about how bad they would be during the 2024 NFL season, and more recently they were told their chances of going into Cincinnati and beating the Bengals in Week 1 were slim to none. …
Read More »Daniel Jones throws two interceptions in Giants’ 28-6 loss to Vikings in Week 1
In his return from last year’s knee injury, Sunday’s game was a nightmare for Giants quarterback Daniel Jones, as New York opened their season with an embarrassing blowout loss to the Vikings. Jones’ struggles were summed up by a third quarter pass out to the flat, which linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel stepped in front of for a walk-in 10-yard interception …
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