The Jaguars have gotten off to a rough start in 2024, falling to the Dolphins last week and the Browns on Sunday. While Jacksonville had a shot to win at the end of the 18-13 loss to Cleveland, the offense got off to a particularly slow start. Quarterback Trevor Lawrence was 5-of-11 passing for just 16 yards in the first …
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So … naming a stadium after Trevor Lawrence may have been a little premature
When airports, streets or buildings are named to honor an individual it’s typically thanks to a long record of accomplishment. Perhaps the Jacksonville Jaguars were trying to manifest greatness by temporarily rebranding their stadium around Trevor Lawerence over the weekend, but it was a move destined to be ridiculed. There were few smiles at TrEverBank Stadium on Sunday (not the …
Read More »Bears have Caleb Williams at QB, and some of the same problems protecting him
HOUSTON — The Houston Texans came from everywhere. All angles, all speed, all converging for a town-hall meeting on top of Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams. When it was over, the Bears’ No. 1 overall draft pick had been sacked seven times, which is more than any quarterback in a game in this young season. According to the league’s Next …
Read More »Saints are good now? Ravens in big trouble: Week 2 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 give their instant takeaways and reactions from every game in the Week 2 NFL Sunday slate. The dynamic duo start off with the most interesting results of the weekend, as the Las Vegas Raiders ruin everyone’s survivor pools but …
Read More »Cowboys, Ravens & 49ers lose on NFL Sunday of shocks
It was a Sunday of shock results in week two, showing this NFL season could be wide open as more teams join the list of contenders. The New Orleans Saints look the real deal after they blew away the Dallas Cowboys in their own backyard, while the Houston Texans confirmed their status by seeing off Caleb Williams’ Chicago Bears. Nobody …
Read More »Schrock’s Report Card: Grading Caleb Williams, Bears in loss vs. Texans
Schrock’s Report Card: Grading Caleb Williams, Bears in loss vs. Texans originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago HOUSTON, Texas — Sunday night’s game in Houston felt like a blowout. Based on everything your eyes told you, star quarterback C.J. Stroud and the Texans should have rolled the Bears up and tossed them out with the trash outside NRG Stadium. Rookie …
Read More »What we learned as Caleb Williams, Bears’ offense struggle in loss vs. Texans
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 …
Read More »Texans’ offense struggles against Bears, but defense comes through for the win
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 …
Read More »Sunday Night Football: Texans get seven sacks, two picks in a 19-13 win over Bears
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 …
Read More »2024 NFL odds Week 3: Lines, spreads for all 16 games
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. …
Read More »Week 2 Care/Don’t Care: Fantasy football managers should stay away from the Bears for now
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 …
Read More »NFL power rankings: Where 49ers stand after loss to Vikings
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 …
Read More »Fantasy Football Week 2 Wrap: Carson Steele needs to be added in wake of Isiah Pacheco injury
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 …
Read More »Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase crossed the line with abusive language late in loss to Chiefs, official said
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 …
Read More »Malik Nabers takes blame for Giants’ loss: ‘I let my team down’
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, …
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