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New York Jets edge rusher Jermaine Johnson confirmed Monday in a social media post he tore his right Achilles tendon. The 25-year-old Johnson posted a short video on X and Instagram saying an MRI showed what he and the Jets feared when he was carted off the field in the third quarter of New York’s 24-17 victory in Tennessee on …

Victoria Matiash, Fantasy HockeySep 16, 2024, 02:00 PM ET CloseESPN.com Fantasy Contributor since 2010Part-time anchor at NEWSTALK1010 There’s no way around it: Rostering a strong goaltending corps is paramount to enjoying fantasy success. Having played this game for over 29 years, I’ve never witnessed a manager finish top of the table with a ho-hum collection of netminders. Never. Too many …

Patriots-Seahawks Stock Watch: Gibson shines; Dugger makes costly error originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston What should we make of the New England Patriots’ overtime loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday? That’s in the eye of the beholder. On one hand, the Patriots played another hard-fought game against a quality opponent and were minutes away from improving to 2-0 …

It’s hard to admit that your favorite NFL team might have to hit the red alert button so early in the season, but the fact of the matter is that 0-2 teams rarely make the playoffs. The Cincinnati Bengals have been able to buck the trend in recent seasons, but for the most part, a team that starts off 0-2 …

The Carolina Panthers are benching Bryce Young, according to multiple reports. Veteran Andy Dalton will start at quarterback in Young’s place for Panthers’ Week 3 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders. NFL Media first reported the news Monday.  Young, who the Panthers selected in the 2023 NFL Draft after trading up for the No. 1 overall pick, has struggled through …

You probably don’t need me to tell you the Saints’ offense is off to an historically good start, alas. New Orleans’ 91 points through the first two games of the season are the second most this century, trailing only the … 2009 Super Bowl-winning Saints, who scored 93. Derek Carr and company have so far managed one more point than …

The Miami Dolphins have bolstered their quarterback depth as the timeline of when — or if — Tua Tagovailoa returns to the field this season remains murky. Miami has signed Tyler Huntley off the Baltimore Ravens’ practice squad, according to multiple reports. NFL Media first reported the news. Huntley, a Miami-area native, gives the Dolphins quality depth with starting quarterback …

Carmen Vitali NFL Reporter Well, Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams got into triple-digits passing on Sunday night? That’s not likely to make anyone feel better when Williams’ final stat line against the Texans in Houston was 23 of 37 for 174 yards, no touchdowns and two interceptions. Williams did lead his first touchdown drive for the Bears. It was an …

Warner closing in on Willis for two 49ers linebacker records originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Fred Warner is closing in on 49ers franchise history at the linebacker position. San Francisco’s All-Pro linebacker did it all in the team’s 23-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium, but unfortunately for the 49ers, it wasn’t enough. …

Henry McKenna NFL Reporter Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills shouldn’t make it look this easy. For one, Allen is dealing with what seems like a serious injury to his left hand. (Just look at the size of the glove he was wearing on Thursday night.) Allen also lost star receiver Stefon Diggs in the offseason and the Bills replaced …

Giants kicker Graham Gano injured his hamstring on the opening kickoff of Sunday’s matchup with the Washington Commanders — an injury that proved very costly in the 21-18 defeat. And the Giants will be without Gano for even more time. “I would assume it’s going to be a few weeks here,” head coach Brian Daboll said on Monday. According to …

Sep 16, 2024, 12:21 PM ET The Columbus Blue Jackets signed forward James van Riemsdyk to a one-year, $900,000 deal over the weekend. The 35-year-old veteran tallied 38 points (11 goals, 27 assists) in 71 games with the Boston Bruins in 2023-24. “James van Riemsdyk has been a very consistent, productive player throughout his career and bringing him to Columbus …

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 …