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49ers Cruise Past Rams in Australia, Start Season Strong
sports1 month ago

49ers Cruise Past Rams in Australia, Start Season Strong

San Francisco dominated Los Angeles 27-7 in Melbourne, the NFL’s first regular-season game in Australia, with Brock Purdy throwing two second-half TDs as the 49ers’ defense contained the Rams while Myles Garrett had a rough debut and Aaron Donald didn’t travel. Stafford admitted the offense didn’t click, signaling early-season hurdles for L.A., while San Francisco’s offseason turmoil seemed largely behind them as they take an early edge in the NFC West.

via Andscape|
#american-football#australia#los-angeles-rams
MMQB Staff Forecasts 2026 NFL Season: Rams Favored to Win SB LXI at SoFi
sports1 month ago

MMQB Staff Forecasts 2026 NFL Season: Rams Favored to Win SB LXI at SoFi

Nine MMQB writers forecast the 2026 NFL season with full playoff brackets, SB LXI at SoFi, and yearly awards. The Rams are a common Super Bowl favorite, with Texans, Bills, and Seahawks also projected as contenders in various brackets. Predicted awards span MVPs (Joe Burrow or Jordan Love), OPOY Jahmyr Gibbs, DPOY Will Anderson Jr., and multiple Rookie/Defensive Rookie of the Year picks (Carnell Tate, Jadarian Price, Rueben Bain Jr.), plus Comeback and Coach of the Year selections that vary by author. Bold takes include coaching-play-calling tweaks and other dramatic scenarios, reflecting a wide range of informed opinions across the MMQB staff.

via Sports Illustrated|
#american-football#awards#nfl
NFL Week 1 kicks off Sept. 9; no games today on Sept. 6
sports1 month ago

NFL Week 1 kicks off Sept. 9; no games today on Sept. 6

There are no NFL games on Sunday, Sept. 6. Week 1 of the regular season starts Wednesday, Sept. 9 with the New England Patriots at the Seattle Seahawks (8:20 p.m. ET, NBC) and runs through Sept. 14; the slate includes Thursday night action (49ers vs. Rams), a full Sunday lineup on Sept. 13 across CBS/Fox/NBC, and Monday Night Football to wrap up Week 1 (Broncos at Chiefs, 8 p.m. ET on ESPN/ABC).

via USA Today|
#american-football#live-sporting-events#new-england-patriots
Vomiting Lineman and Wardrobe Mishap Highlight MSU's Week 1 Win Over Toledo
sports1 month ago

Vomiting Lineman and Wardrobe Mishap Highlight MSU's Week 1 Win Over Toledo

Michigan State defeated Toledo 30-20 in Pat Fitzgerald’s East Lansing debut, but two viral moments dominated the night: right tackle Robert Wright Jr. vomited mid-play during a 2-point conversion, and running back Cam Edwards saw his pants pulled down early in the game. Edwards finished with 98 rushing yards on 27 carries, and MSU moved to 1-0 before facing Eastern Michigan next.

via freep.com|
#american-football#college-sports#michigan-state-spartans-football
Nebraska earns solid B in Husker Report Card after Ohio win
sports1 month ago

Nebraska earns solid B in Husker Report Card after Ohio win

Wilson Moore grades Nebraska’s 49-21 win over Ohio as a solid, but not perfect, performance: offense earns an A, run defense a B, pass defense a B, special teams a C, and play calling/game management a B, giving an overall B. The piece highlights a varied run game with Isaiah Mozee, Jamal Rule, and Anthony Colandrea’s mobility, plus Mekhi Nelson’s 51-yard TD highlight, and notes Ohio’s big-yardage plays but Nebraska’s speed and depth pulled away as the Huskers gained momentum throughout the game.

via Omaha World-Herald|
#american-football#anthony-colandrea#gridiron-football
NFL 2026: The 13 Narratives Set to Define the Season
sports1 month ago

NFL 2026: The 13 Narratives Set to Define the Season

Previewing the 2026 NFL season, this piece outlines 13 key narratives shaping expectations—from the Rams’ Super Bowl hype and Aaron Donald’s return, to Mahomes’ knee rehab, Kyler Murray’s Vikings stint, Caleb Williams with the Bears, Jalen Hurts’ revamped Eagles, QB pressure on Allen and Jackson, the 49ers’ health questions, the Cowboys’ defensive overhaul, Burrow’s bold talk with a strengthened Bengals defense, Rodgers’ final season in Pittsburgh, Stroud’s rebound prospects, Cleveland’s QB carousel, and Baker Mayfield’s contract-year gamble.

via FOX Sports|
#2026-season#american-football#nfl
Broncos lock in 2026 53-man roster as preseason ends
sports1 month ago

Broncos lock in 2026 53-man roster as preseason ends

Denver trimmed its preseason roster to the 53-man limit for the 2026 season, moving from 91 players to the final roster and signaling potential further moves in the coming days. The initial 53 includes QB options Bo Nix, Jarrett Stidham and Sam Ehlinger, a loaded group at skill positions (examples include Courtland Sutton, Jaylen Waddle, Marvin Mims), and a complete complement of linemen, edge players, linebackers, cornerbacks, safeties, and specialists. The club will also assemble a 17-player practice squad and has an international-player exception.

via Broncos Wire|
#53-man-roster#american-football#denver-broncos
NFL Panic Meter 2026: Which Fanbases Are Most On Edge Ahead of the Season
sports1 month ago

NFL Panic Meter 2026: Which Fanbases Are Most On Edge Ahead of the Season

Bleacher Report assigns a 1–10 panic meter to all 32 NFL fanbases ahead of the 2026 season, rating each team's urgency and pressure—from the Ravens, Bengals and Lions near the top to the Cardinals and Seahawks near the bottom—based on quarterback uncertainty, coaching changes, and playoff expectations, with notable concerns around injuries and dynamic rosters shaping the drama for the campaign.

via Bleacher Report|
#american-football#fan-anxiety#nfl
QB-First Blueprint Faces Early Tests in Steelers Preseason
sports1 month ago

QB-First Blueprint Faces Early Tests in Steelers Preseason

A Steelers preseason featureњу highlights coach Mike McCarthy’s QB-friendly system as three quarterbacks (Mason Rudolph, Will Howard and Drew Allar) enjoy early success, including strong passing metrics and tailored play-calls after personal QB meetings. Broderick Jones returned at left tackle with a 49-play showing, while veterans Robert Tonyan and Jamin Davis impressed in the second half, and Elandon Roberts rejoined to bolster the defense. With a 28-9 win over the Packers, the piece frames encouraging early signs while acknowledging it’s still preseason and subject to overreactions.

via Steelers.com|
#american-football#nfl#pittsburgh-steelers
Titans Day 2 Camp: Defense Dominates as QBs Sharpen
teamfootball-news2 months ago

Titans Day 2 Camp: Defense Dominates as QBs Sharpen

NASHVILLE – Day 2 of Titans training camp at Vanderbilt Health Football Clinic featured a defensively dominant practice with two interceptions, multiple pass breakups and stout run stops led by Jeffery Simmons. Cedric Gray and James Williams nabbed interceptions, Cam Ward threw a pick while Will Levis and Hendon Hooker logged reps, and Ridley returned to action with notable connection moments. Offensively, Ayomanor and Oliver delivered highlights, backs Nick Singleton and Julius Chestnut showed burst, and JC Latham moved off the PUP list with possible return by Saturday; Kanak added three catches as the Titans continued evaluating depth in a session mixing 7-on-7 and team drills.

via Tennessee Titans|
#american-football#day-2-observations#nfl
49ers Consider Two Surprise Cuts Ahead of Training Camp
sports3 months ago

49ers Consider Two Surprise Cuts Ahead of Training Camp

With training camp approaching, the 49ers reportedly have two surprise cut candidates: WR Demarcus Robinson and S Ji’Ayir Brown, though Jake Brendel should be safe; Brown’s release would save $3.67M, while Robinson’s cut would incur $2.43M in dead money but could net $2.54M in cap space later via void years, reflecting a tight numbers game at WR and safety.

via Niners Nation|
#american-football#nfl#roster-cuts