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Sept. 28 — INDIANAPOLIS — The challenge that awaits the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday needs no embellishment.The Pittsburgh Steelers (3-0) are one of five remaining undefeated teams in the NFL, and they rank first on defense in total yards (229 per game) and goals (8.7 points per match).If the Colts (1-2) want to surprise and get back to the .500 mark, they will have to be physical and ready for a 60-minute fight.“Every play, no matter how much time is left on the clock, they’re going to play to the whistle,” Indianapolis running back Jonathan Taylor said of the Steelers’…
With running back Joe Mixon (ankle) questionable ahead of their Week 4 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Houston Texans elevated RB JJ Taylor of the training teamaccording to KPRC’s Aaron Wilson. Dameon Pierce (hamstring) has already been ruled out. Mixon did not practice Wednesday or Thursday and participated on a limited basis in Friday’s practice.In addition to Pierce, WR Tank Dell (chest) and S Jimmie Ward (groin) are out. DT Foley Fatukasi (shoulder) is also questionable.Mixon hasn’t played since Week 2, when he was knocked out early against the Chicago Bears. The Texans believed the injury occurred when linebacker…
GREEN BAY – Green Bay Packers Running back Josh Jacobs was fined $45,020 for using his helmet illegally during the team’s 30-14 win over the Tennessee Titans last week.The league has cracked down on running backs lowering their helmets during contact with defensive players. On a run in the fourth quarter, Jacobs lowered his head and drove it into the chest of safety Quandre Diggs.Jacobs’ fine, which falls into the category of unnecessary profanity, was considerable as it is not the first time he has been fined for this offense.According to the NFL fine schedule, unauthorized helmet use/throwing is punishable…
Denver Broncos defensive end John Franklin-Myers I didn’t hesitate when asked if he would face his former team, the New York Jets, in their Week 4 game on Sunday. Franklin-Myers, who spent several seasons with the Jets before joining the Broncos, expressed a straightforward attitude regarding the upcoming game.“It’s going to take another week,” Franklin-Myers told reporters during a recent practice. “One of those chances to go out there and be dominant. Put in a dominant performance, play physical, run to the ball and play with the effort and physicality that I always do, except I know the guys.The Jets…
Just 24 hours after the Los Angeles Chargers announced that All-Pro left tackle Rashawn Slater would be out for a big Week 4 game with the Kansas City Chiefs, the right side of the offensive line is now I also suffer a lotputting an already lame Justin Herbert in danger against a Chiefs defense looking to get its pass rush going.According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport:“The #Chargers have downgraded OT Joe Alt to questionable with a sprained MCL. It was previously questionable.The 6’8″ Alt was the 5th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft after being named a unanimous All-American during…
The Chargers are in trouble. Their strong-armed, strong-willed quarterback has a butt ankle. At least one of their offensive tackles is sidelined due to injury. One of their best passers is out due to injury. Their top safety, the beating heart of their defense, is suspended for one game.There is also the not-so-small matter of Sunday’s opponent.The Kansas City Chiefs, winners of the last two Super Bowls and three of the last five, wait at SoFi Stadium, eager to pounce on an injured AFC West rival, eviscerating them while improving their own record to 4-0 . This may not be…
TEMPE — The Washington Commanders’ defense presents a prime opportunity for quarterback Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals passing game to bounce back in a big way Sunday, with or without tight end Trey McBride. That will happen when you’ve allowed 255.7 yards per game, the second-most in the NFL, and a league-leading nine passing touchdowns through three weeks. But while Murray, Marvin Harrison Jr. and the rest of the Cardinals’ aerial attack should be chomping at the bit against the Commanders’ defense, it’s the running game that really needs to set the tone and impact the tilt Sunday. One…
The Dallas Cowboys avoided a three-game losing streak on Thursday with their 20-15 victory over the New York Giants. The win was huge for a franchise desperately knowing what would happen on the other side. But what does this victory really mean?To begin with, the victory is absolutely positive. Winning in the NFL is difficult; just ask teams like the Cincinnati Bengals and Tennessee Titans. MORE: 4 winners and 3 losers in Cowboys’ hard-fought Week 4 win over GiantsBut should fans expect the Cowboys to start picking up wins? On paper, this is not the case. Brad Penner-Imagn ImagesBefore Thursday…
On the road again…the Eagles are in Tampa to take on the Buccaneers in a 2-1 battle of teams and the game has many interesting angles to consider: Tampa Bay ended the Eagles’ 2023 season…both teams must overcome significant obstacles. injuries…the quarterbacks both played at Oklahoma (OK, no one really cares) and, finally, the Bucs’ defensive strength is something the Eagles have addressed and improved against in many ways during the offseason. That’s an important spot for an Eagles team that would like to get to 3-1 and get through the bye week on a high, heal up and come…
By Alex Raskin and Associated Press Published: 12:28 a.m. EDT, September 28, 2024 | Updated: 12:39 a.m. EDT, September 28, 2024 Once the low point of the NFL’s weekly schedule, Thursday Night Football is seeing a dramatic improvement thanks to some marquee matchups.Dallas wins 20-15 against the New York Giants Thursday night averaged 16.22 million viewers, according to Nielsen, making it the most-streamed NFL regular-season game in history and Amazon Prime Video’s most-watched game since taking in sole charge of the primetime package in 2022.Nielsen’s numbers are the first figures in its ratings panel. More comprehensive figures, measuring set-top boxes,…