Football
Turnover-prone Baker Mayfield turns attention to matchup against Browns
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers saw the best and worst of Baker Mayfield in their first season-opening loss since 2020.
Sean McVay says Rams’ season opener made it clear Myles Garrett needed knee surgery
After spending time during training camp trying to manage Myles Garrett's knee injury, it was the Los Angeles Rams' dismal season-opening loss to the San Francisco 49ers that made it evident to everyone that the star defensive end needed surgery.
Florida State fires athletics director Michael Alford, Bruce Warwick takes over on interim basis
Florida State fired athletics director Michael Alford on Monday morning, school president Dr. Richard McCullough announced.
Jets’ revamped offense with quarterback Geno Smith and coordinator Frank Reich shows it can be solid
Geno Smith and the New York Jets were efficient, effective and mostly productive on offense in their season opener.
It’s same ol’, same ol’ with Cowboys defense as hype gets pushed aside by reality
Same old Dallas defense.
Baltimore’s offense looked terrific in the opener, but injuries at wide receiver are concerning
Lamar Jackson dropped back on third-and-16, and as the pocket collapsed, he somehow ducked between a couple of pass rushers before finding a running lane and taking off for the first down.
NFL offenses provide one of the highest-scoring opening weeks in history
Offenses didn't need any time to shake off the rust.
Vikings QB Murray leaves his debut in the 1st quarter with a concussion after a hit to the head
The Minnesota Vikings had to hit the reset button at quarterback again, forced into another switch in the first quarter of the season opener when newcomer Kyler Murray took a scary hit to the head.
Vikings close with 29 straight points to beat rival Packers as Wentz replaces injured Murray
Carson Wentz has had little time to practice with Minnesota's voluminous playbook, a late arrival to the team last season who returned this year in more of a mentor role as Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy competed for the starting quarterback job in training camp.
Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. inactive for opener versus Falcons as back issues, contract talks linger
Joey Porter Jr. isn't getting a new contract before the start of the season. The Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback also isn't getting onto the field for the opener against Atlanta.
