2:52 AM ET ATLANTA — Carolina Panthers wide receiver DJ Moore sat alone on the visitors bench for several minutes following Sunday’s 37-34 overtime loss to the Atlanta Falcons to reflect on his celebration penalty at the end of regulation that played what he called a “major” role in the loss. “What would have happened
NFL
7:31 PM ET INGLEWOOD, Calif. — It didn’t take new San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey long to carve out a piece of history on his new team. On a day when the Niners beat the NFC West rival Los Angeles Rams without do-it-all receiver Deebo Samuel, McCaffrey offered the ultimate in versatile performances.
8:46 PM ET INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Cooper Kupp was down on the field after injuring his right ankle late in the Los Angeles Rams‘ loss to the San Francisco 49ers, but the wide receiver said “things are pointing towards dodging a bullet” with the injury. Kupp said he feels “pretty good right now,” but that
7:06 PM ET EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — In one afternoon, New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson went from undefeated to under the microscope. Wilson imploded with three interceptions in a 22-17 loss to the New England Patriots on Sunday at MetLife Stadium, making his 4-0 start seem like old news. Afterward, he bristled when a
6:44 PM ET PHILADELPHIA — In the aftermath of the Pittsburgh Steelers‘ 35-13 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett offered a blunt assessment of his team’s offensive performance. “Not detailed,” Pickett said. “Guys need to know what they’re doing. We need to study more. I don’t think we study enough
6:28 PM ET ARLINGTON, Texas — Tony Pollard wasn’t bragging when he said last week that if the Dallas Cowboys‘ coaches “call it, I’m going to haul it.” He first heard the phrase in a team meeting last week from tight ends coach Lunda Wells and, “it felt like it was a good spot to
5:24 PM ET ATLANTA — Rashaan Evans shook his head, almost still in disbelief. In some ways, he still was in disbelief. The Atlanta Falcons linebacker has been playing football for a long time — five years in the NFL, four at Alabama and high school before that. What happened Sunday, he never had experienced.
second Quarter NYG SEA TD 12:07 DK Metcalf Pass From Geno Smith for 3 Yds, J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-C.Tinker, Holder-M.Dickson. 15 plays, 69 yards, 5:55 0 7 TD 5:51 Saquon Barkley 1 Yd Rush, G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-C.Kreiter, Holder-J.Gillan. 2 plays, 2 yards, 0:39 7 7 FG 1:38 Jason Myers Made
6:55 PM ET MINNEAPOLIS — Never underestimate a revenge game for Patrick Peterson. The Minnesota Vikings cornerback was primed for Sunday’s matchup against the Arizona Cardinals, for whom he played the first 10 years of his career. And Peterson let them know all about it — during and after the Vikings’ 34-26 victory at U.S.
6:48 PM ET MINNEAPOLIS — Cardinals defensive lineman J.J. Watt said his celebration following his second sack in Arizona’s 34-26 loss to Minnesota on Sunday was a tribute to former Vikings pass rusher Jared Allen — who was inducted into the team’s Ring of Honor at halftime — and not an insult. Watt broke out