When the Packers traded a seventh-round draft pick to the Titans for Malik Willis, no one could have imagined that less than four weeks later, Willis would have already won two games as the Packers’ starting quarterback. But that’s exactly what has happened. Packers head coach Matt LaFleur says no one outside the building could imagine just how hard Willis …
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Cowboys downplay sideline spats, blaming it on frustration in the moment
The Cowboys trailed the Ravens 28-6 in the fourth quarter before a furious rally fell just short in a 28-25 loss. Tempers flared on the sideline as the offense failed to score a touchdown on its first eight possessions, and the defense allowed 274 rushing yards for the game. Receiver CeeDee Lamb, who had four catches for 67 yards and …
Read More »JuJu Smith-Schuster’s first TD of 2024 gives Chiefs 22-14 lead
Welcome back to the Chiefs, JuJu Smith-Schuster. The veteran receiver, who rejoined Kansas City in late August, caught his first touchdown of the season late in the third quarter to give the Chiefs a 22-14 lead over the Falcons. On third-and-7, quarterback Patrick Mahomes hit Smith-Schuster with a pass over the middle and the receiver crossed the field to score …
Read More »RT Troy Fautanu will undergo knee surgery but could return if Steelers make playoffs
Steelers rookie right tackle Troy Fautanu was diagnosed with a dislocated kneecap and will undergo surgery to repair the ligament damage, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. He will miss the entire regular season but could return it Pittsburgh makes the postseason, per Rapoport. The Steelers placed Fautanu on injured reserve Saturday, a day after he injured his knee at …
Read More »49ers grades in brutal Week 3 meltdown loss to Rams
49ers grades in brutal Week 3 meltdown loss to Rams originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area INGLEWOOD — This one hurts. And it should hurt. “I think we have to feel the loss, for sure,” 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa said. “We can’t just move on and act like it’s fine.” The previously winless Los Angeles Rams capitalized on …
Read More »Kyren Williams flips an NFC West rivalry on its head in three-touchdown game for Rams
The Rams’ Kyren Williams scores a touchdown to tie the score against the 49ers in the fourth quarter. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) Script, flipped. The Rams finally beat the San Francisco 49ers in a meaningful regular-season game. Kyren Williams flipped too. If you haven’t seen it, you soon will. It’s an Instagram instant classic, a bit of in-your-Facebook …
Read More »Sam Darnold’s renaissance offers hope for the quarterback scrapheap
Sam Darnold, pictured after the Vikings’ win over the San Francisco 49ers earlier this season, is enjoying the best form of his career.Photograph: Bruce Kluckhohn/AP Not long ago, it looked like Sam Darnold’s days in the NFL were numbered. The No 3 overall pick in 2018 by the New York Jets had bounced around teams over the past few years …
Read More »Malik Nabers makes history, plus ten more incredible stats from Week 3
The third week of the NFL is nearly in the books, with just two games left to play. Several players had incredible performances, along with surprising results from multiple teams. Arguably the most impressive performance of the week came from Malik Nabers, who spearheaded a surprise win by the Giants against the Browns. At 21 years and 56 days old …
Read More »Chiefs hang on for win as Falcons squander pair of chances to take a lead late in 4th quarter
The Atlanta Falcons should be very thankful for one Saquon Barkley drop. The Falcons were supposed to make a big leap after a quarterback upgrade to Kirk Cousins, and they’re one highly improbable win away from being 0-3. The Falcons started fast on Sunday night but the offense couldn’t keep the momentum going and Atlanta lost 22-17 to the Kansas …
Read More »Ravens run down Cowboys, Chiefs state case for defence
(L-R) Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson and Jalen Hurts all tasted victory on Sunday [BBC Sport] Week three in the NFL was another thriller as six teams grabbed a first win of the season, four tasted their first defeat and we were treated to some frantic finishes. The Baltimore Ravens and the Los Angeles Rams got off the mark and piled …
Read More »Vikings are dangerous, chaos in Dallas: Week 3 instant reactions | Inside Coverage
This embedded content is not available in your region. Subscribe to Inside Coverage Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab join forces to recap every game from the Sunday slate of Week 3 and give instant reactions and takeaways. The duo start with a few of the more important outcomes of the weekend, including Kansas City doing the thing where they win …
Read More »Sunday Night Football: Chiefs hang on for 22-17 victory over Falcons
It came down to the wire once again, but the Chiefs pushed their record to 3-0 with a 22-17 victory over the Falcons on Sunday Night Football. Down by five, the Falcons had a couple of late chances to score but couldn’t get it done. With just over four minutes to go, Kirk Cousins couldn’t connect with tight end Kyle …
Read More »49ers players lament not ‘finishing’ winnable game vs. Rams
49ers players lament not ‘finishing’ winnable game vs. Rams originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area INGLEWOOD — The 49ers didn’t keep their foot on the pedal and ended up with a surprising and disappointing 27-24 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday at SoFi Stadium. All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner and San Francisco’s defense didn’t allow 100 yards on …
Read More »NFL power rankings: Where 49ers stand after collapse vs. Rams
NFL power rankings: Where 49ers stand after collapse vs. Rams originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area If there’s one takeaway from the first three weeks of the 2024 NFL season, it’s that the mantra “on any given Sunday” could not be more true. Sam Darnold and the juggernaut (?) Minnesota Vikings continued to roll. Derek Carr and the New …
Read More »2024 NFL Week 4 odds, lines, spreads for all 16 games
With Week 3 of the NFL season nearly in the books, we’re looking ahead to Week 4. Let’s check out the lines for each NFL game at DraftKings Sportsbook as of Sept. 23. (All times ET) 2024 NFL Week 4 Odds THURSDAY, SEPT. 26 COWBOYS @ GIANTS (8:15 p.m., Prime Video) Point spread: Cowboys -5 (Cowboys favored to win by …
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