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Aaron Rodgers opens up on Achilles injury, recovery timeline: Rehab plan will 'shock some people'

Aaron Rodgers broke his brief silence with an Instagram post Thursday, and on Friday, he spoke at length about his season-ending Achilles injury. Rodgers expressed appreciation for the support of Jets fans in what will long be remembered as a landmark moment in the franchise’s history when he ran out of the MetLife Stadium tunnel…

Titans WR DeAndre Hopkins (ankle) questionable to play vs. Chargers

Tennessee Titans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is officially listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Hopkins missed practice all week due to an ankle injury suffered on the final offensive play of the Titans’ Week 1 loss in New Orleans. Despite missing practices, Nuk told reporters Friday he’s been preparing mentally…

Chargers RB Austin Ekeler (ankle) doubtful, DE Joey Bosa (hamstring) game-time decision to play Sunday vs. Titans 

Austin Ekeler‘s unlikely to play Sunday and Joey Bosa‘s status is up in the air. The Los Angeles Chargers’ Friday injury report did a number on their prospects for Sunday against the Tennessee Titans as Ekeler is doubtful with an ankle injury and Bosa is questionable due to a hamstring issue. Linebackers Eric Kendricks (hamstring/personal…

RB Aaron Jones (hamstring), WR Christian Watson (hamstring) among four Packers questionable vs. Falcons

Four key Green Bay Packers are questionable heading into Sunday’s showdown with the Atlanta Falcons. Running back Aaron Jones (hamstring), wide receiver Christian Watson (hamstring), left tackle David Bakhtiari (knee), and linebacker Quay Walker (concussion) are all questionable. Jones left the Week 1 win over Chicago after tweaking his hamstring on a 35-yard touchdown catch….

Jets can adopt Brock Purdy plan with Zach Wilson; plus, Jessie Bates III's value and Miami's cheat code

Former NFL player and scout Bucky Brooks knows the ins and outs of this league, providing keen insight in his notebook. Today’s installment covers: An expensive free-agent addition who’s paying immediate dividends. Another dynamic wrinkle for one of the most explosive offenses in football. But first, a look at how the Jets can forge forward…

Chiefs TE Travis Kelce (knee), DL Chris Jones expected to play Sunday vs. Jaguars 

Much of the postgame discussion following Kansas City’s 21-20 loss to Detroit in Week 1 centered on the absences of Travis Kelce and Chris Jones. Would the Chiefs have won with them? We’ll never know, but we don’t have to debate it in Week 2 because both will play against Jacksonville, coach Andy Reid confirmed…

2024 NFL Draft prospects: Ten early-season risers among potential Senior Bowl participants

CFP prospects to watch All-Senior Teams Final top 20 Player comps Team fits Midseason top 20 Top quarterbacks Early risers Preseason watch list The 2023 college football season is only three weeks old, but some of the 720 players on this year’s Reese’s Senior Bowl watch list have already established themselves as stocks on the…

Commanders DE Chase Young (neck) off injury report, set to make season debut Sunday vs. Broncos

Chase Young is ready for action. The Washington Commanders announced Friday that the defensive end has been cleared and will be active Week 2 versus the Denver Broncos. Young missed Week 1 due to a stinger that popped up during the club’s first preseason game. The edge rusher was listed as limited during Wednesday’s practice…

Fantasy football 2023: Four players to buy low, three to sell high in Week 2

Fantasy football 2023: Four players to buy low, three to sell high in Week 2

Week 1 is often chaotic for fantasy football — player usage is all over the place, offenses are messy and random players top the fantasy leaderboard, while expected “studs” disappoint. This is the time to take a deep breath and look to capitalize on trade opportunities. Take advantage of league-mates who are overreacting to just…

Move the Sticks: Bucky's theme of the week & previewing the top Week 2 games

Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks are back with a new episode of Move the Sticks. To start off the show, the guys react to Colorado State head coach Jay Norvell’s comments about Colorado head coach Deion Sanders ahead of their matchup this weekend (1:26). Next, Bucky focuses on his theme of the week, discipline, as…