Getty Images Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Rome Odunze sprained his MCL in the club’s Week 1 opener against the Tennessee Titans, according to ESPN. This comes after the pass-catcher underwent an MRI on Monday to judge the severity of the knee injury, and he is now considered week-to-week. Head coach Matt Eberflus told reporters he believes Odunze suffered the …
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Christian McCaffrey injury: Who is Jordan Mason? Get to know 49ers RB in line for bigger workload vs. Jets
Getty Images Christian McCaffrey has been ruled out, but the San Francisco 49ers offense is not devoid of weapons, and that includes at the running back position. With McCaffrey out, the bulk of the 49ers’ carries will likely go to Jordan Mason, a third-year player who is slated to make his first career start. While he hasn’t had a lot of regular season …
Read More »MSU makes appearance in latest Action Network Bowl Projections
Sep 7, 2024; College Park, Maryland, USA; Michigan State Spartans wide receiver Montorie Foster Jr. (3) and quarterback Aidan Chiles (2) celebrate after a first half touchdown against the Maryland Terrapins at SECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images Michigan State football picked up a critical win last week in relation to reaching the postseason this year. That win has …
Read More »Jake Ferguson injury: Dak Prescott, Mike McCarthy express optimism about TE after reported MCL sprain
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys Pro Bowl tight end Jake Ferguson continues to receive encouraging news about the knee injury he suffered Sunday in the team’s 33-17 Week 1 win at the Cleveland Browns. He is considered week-to-week with a sprained MCL, per ESPN. Ferguson rolled over and grabbed his knee after a two-yard catch with 6:35 left in the third quarter …
Read More »Jets vs. 49ers live updates: Aaron Rodgers returns to the lineup on Monday Night Football after missing 2024 with an Achilles tear
For the second straight year, the New York Jets will open their season on Monday Night Football. And while they’d like to open with a win over a Super Bowl contender — like the team did last year in beating the Buffalo Bills — they’d prefer to do it with their future Hall of Fame quarterback playing more than just …
Read More »Alabama’s Tim Keenen III named SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week
Sep 7, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Tim Keenan III (96) stops South Florida Bulls running back Kelley Joiner (8) during the first half at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Imagn Images For the second straight year, the USF Bulls gave the Alabama Crimson Tide all they could handle. Alabama entered the fourth quarter with …
Read More »Browns reportedly signing ex-Chiefs WR Kadarius Toney to practice squad
Cleveland is making an addition to their wide receiver depth one day after a dreadful offensive performance against Dallas in its season opener by signing former Kansas City wideout Kadarius Toney to its practice squad, per multiple reports. Toney infamously came under scrutiny while with the Chiefs last season amid several high-profile drops and miscues that helped lead to Kansas …
Read More »NFL DFS Monday Night Football picks, stacks: 49ers vs. Jets fantasy lineup advice on DraftKings, FanDuel
Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets will open their 2024 season on Monday Night Football against the defending NFC champion San Francisco 49ers. Kickoff at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET. For the bulk of his career, Rodgers has been one of the top options in the NFL DFS player pool anytime he …
Read More »Tyreek Hill detained: Attorney says Dolphins WR exploring litigation against ‘overzealous officers’
Just hours before the Miami Dolphins season opener Sunday, wide receiver Tyreek Hill was detained by police outside Hard Rock Stadium for an alleged traffic violation. Hill said he has “no idea” why he ended up on the ground in handcuffs ahead of the team’s win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. The South Florida Police Benevolent Association released a statement Monday in …
Read More »High school football notebook: Week 1 produces a shock and several surprises
Sep. 9—Jason Versey, coach of the Class A Lewiston High football team, said he was shocked. Craig Collins, coach of Class D Dirigo, agreed. “It was a ‘Wow,’ to me,” he said. Week 1 of the high school football season had its share of surprising and significant outcomes. The most eye-popping score? Winthrop/Monmouth/Hall-Dale/Kents Hill 30, Leavitt 0. The Ramblers, a …
Read More »Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh: ‘This is the best darn job I’ve ever had’
It’s safe to say Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh is enjoying his return to the NFL. The former Michigan coach led the Chargers to a Week 1 victory Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders, and on Monday’s episode of “The Herd”, the 60-year-old gushed about his new team and the culture he inherited with the L.A.-based franchise. “After …
Read More »49ers activate Williams vs. Jets, elevate two practice-squad players
49ers activate Williams vs. Jets, elevate two practice-squad players originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The 49ers on Monday created depth at defensive end and safety with two call-ups from the practice squad. Defensive end Sam Okuayinonu and safety Tracy Walker III were elevated from the practice squad to be available for the Week 1 game …
Read More »Texas takes down the defending champs, Notre Dame stunned at home: Winners and losers from Week 2 of the college football season
ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN – SEPTEMBER 07: Michael Taaffe #16 of the Texas Longhorns celebrates after a 31-12 victory against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium on September 07, 2024 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) For a slate that didn’t look particularly promising on paper, Week 2 ultimately delivered a pound-for-pound very exciting weekend of college football. …
Read More »Puka Nacua injury: Rams WR to miss at least 4 games on injured reserve; several offensive linemen banged up
Getty Images The Los Angeles Rams received another gut punch Monday after a heartbreaking 26-20 overtime loss at the Detroit Lions on Sunday night. Pro Bowl wide receiver Puka Nacua, who departed Sunday night’s game late in the first half with a knee injury after re-entering into the contest, now has a PCL sprain in his knee and will go …
Read More »Former Chiefs receiver Kadarius Toney signing with Browns, per report
Kadarius Toney was a spectator as the NFL opened up its regular season in Week 1 as the former first-round wide receiver had remained unsigned. That has since changed as we pivot toward Week 2. Toney is signing with the Cleveland Browns, according to NFL Media. Specifically, Toney will begin his tenure with the organization on the practice squad to …
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