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Maye channels Belichick, says Patriots are on to Pittsburgh after Week 1 loss
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye channelled Bill Belichick after the season-opening loss in Seattle, saying the team is on to Pittsburgh as they regroup. Maye finished 23 of 33 for 178 yards with 1 touchdown and a career-high three interceptions in Week 1, including three fourth-quarter picks that sealed the defeat. He acknowledged there were plays to be made and vowed to be better going forward, as Week 2 against the Steelers—featuring a formidable pass rush—looms and the Pats must protect Maye while maximizing both run and pass opportunities.
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Ravens rookie Ja'Kobi Lane sidelined weeks with fractured wrist
Ravens rookie Ja'Kobi Lane suffered a fractured wrist in Week 1’s win over the Colts and is expected to miss several weeks, with NFL insiders noting he’ll undergo further testing to gauge the injury; Baltimore also got hit by a Zay Flowers hamstring issue, leaving LaJohntay Wester and Chris Moore to bolster a thin WR corps as they prepare for Week 2 against the Saints.
49ers lock in Kyle Shanahan with multi-year extension, signaling long-term plan
Kyle Shanahan signed a multiyear contract extension with the 49ers in the offseason, ESPN confirmed Friday, though terms haven’t been disclosed. The deal signals stability alongside GM John Lynch after a run that has seen San Francisco win three NFC West titles, two NFC championships and four conference title games, with an 83-67 record under their partnership since 2017. After guiding an injured team to a 12-5 finish and a playoff win last season, the extension adds security for SF going forward as Week 1 of 2026 reinforced the team's momentum.
Raiders TE Brock Bowers out Week 1 after knee procedure
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers underwent a meniscus trim and is expected to miss a game or two, likely out Week 1 against the Miami Dolphins, as the team opens 2026 without its top weapon following knee issues in 2025.
Raiders name Kirk Cousins starter for 2026 opener; Mendoza sits as backup
Kirk Cousins will start the Las Vegas Raiders’ Week 1 game of the 2026 season, beating out No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza (with Aidan O’Connell also in the mix); Mendoza will back him up as the rookie waits for his chance.
Cowboys waive Milton; Howell positioned as Dak Prescott’s backup
Dallas waived quarterback Joe Milton III after claiming running back Emari Demercado off waivers from the Chiefs. Milton flashed in three preseason games but was outplayed for the backup job by Sam Howell behind Dak Prescott, leading to the waiver move after Demercado’s arrival. Howell is now in line to back up Prescott, while Milton, a 2024 sixth-round pick, is expected to draw interest on the waiver wire and could potentially be re-signed by Dallas if he clears.
Donald Returns to Rams, Aims for Peak Play After Comeback
Aaron Donald returned to the Rams after retiring in 2023 and insists he can play at a high level, noting his training helped him return to peak condition. The 35-year-old gear-up is part of a Rams defense overhaul, with coach Sean McVay stressing a day-by-day ramp-up as they decide when he’ll be ready for Week 1, which could be in Australia against the 49ers.
Mendoza on hold: Kubiak says three more preseason games before Raiders pick Week 1 QB
Raiders coach Klint Kubiak again declined to name a Week 1 quarterback, saying Fernando Mendoza still needs three preseason games as he learns Kubiak’s offense; Mendoza went 7-of-14 for 57 yards with an interception and two sacks in the 18-12 preseason loss to the 49ers, underscoring the developmental path and the likelihood that veteran Kirk Cousins could start Week 1 if Mendoza isn’t ready.
LaFleur Brothers Tease a Me-And-My-Brother Showdown at Packers-Cardinals Joint Practices
Matt LaFleur jokingly proposed that if tensions flare during Packers-Cardinals joint practices, he and his brother Mike could tag in for a “throw down on the 50,” highlighting a lighthearted approach as the two teams prepare for their preseason clash; Matt is entering his eighth season with Green Bay, while Mike is in his first year with Arizona, and both say the dynamic has been healthy as they aim to get good work in ahead of Friday night’s game.
Kubiak defers Week 1 QB decision as Mendoza's development hinges on reps
Raiders coach Klint Kubiak again declined to name a Week 1 starter between Fernando Mendoza and Kirk Cousins, saying Mendoza’s development will hinge on more reps and coaching time, after Mendoza’s Week 2 preseason showing (8-of-15, 86 yards, an interception) and with Cousins likely to start the season.
Rodgers questions preseason value ahead of Steelers-Packers clash
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, 42, says there’s little point in playing in the preseason against his former team, calling it “not real football.” Steelers coach Mike McCarthy hasn’t ruled out reps for Rodgers, who suggests using the veteran to mentor the young QBs Will Howard and Drew Allar, while preseason action mainly serves as a showcase for players with pads on and nerves under the lights.