MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison received more than 60 “disgustingly disrespectful messages” through social media that included racial slurs and encouraged suicide, the fifth-year player said Friday in the aftermath of the team’s most recent loss. Mattison, who is Black, revealed on an Instagram Story post that he was taunted through direct…
With the Buccaneers and Vikings tied at 17 halfway through the fourth quarter of their Week 1 matchup, it was up to Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield to lead his offense down the field for a score to put his team ahead. The most energizing play of the drive came when Mayfield stiff-armed Vikings cornerback…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
