Christian McCaffrey’s backup Jordan Mason torches Jets in season opener
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The 49ers were without star running back Christian McCaffrey for Monday night's game against the Jets, but that didn't matter. McCaffrey's absence was announced before the game. The 28-year-old had missed four weeks of training camp with a calf injury but returned to practice and was expected to play. Despite McCaffrey's […]
Commanders release kicker Cade York who missed 2 field goals in first game of season
Cade York's tenure in Washington was brief, as the Commanders fired the kicker after a disastrous season-opening loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The NFL is a business, and players understand that even if they are selected out of training camp to make the roster, the competition can be fierce. York felt that way on […]
NFL passing is way down to open 2024 season, and it’s no mistake
The 2024 season has begun with the worst passing performance in league history, with just 33 passing touchdowns through Week 1 entering Sunday's games, the lowest total the NFL has seen in the past five years, according to Steve Palazzolo of The 33rd Team. Week 1 NFL passing touchdowns 2019:612020: 522021: 612022: 512023: 372024: 33* […]
Upgraded Giants pass rush no-shows against Vikings in season debut
So much for the Giants' new and improved pass rush. The unit, expected to be one of the team's biggest assets this year, was largely unremarkable in the team's season-opening, humiliating 28-6 loss to the Vikings on Sunday afternoon at MetLife Stadium. With the addition of Brian Burns to a contract extension, Kayvon Thibodeau on […]
Jets safety Chuck Clark, like Aaron Rodgers, returning from a lost 2023 season
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Heading into Monday's Jets-49ers season opener, most of the attention is understandably focused on the return of Aaron Rodgers, who missed all but four games last season. But he won't be the only Jets starter returning after missing a season. Chuck Clark missed the entire 2023 season with a torn ACL […]
NFL player Tyreek Hill detained by police hours before season opener
Miami Dolphins player Tyreek Hill was briefly detained by police on Sunday after being involved in a traffic accident on his way to the stadium for the team's season opener. The team announced On social media. The Dolphins said in a statement Sunday morning that wide receiver Hill was stopped and detained by police about […]
Angel Reese Announces She Will Miss Rest of WNBA Season Due to Wrist Injury
Chicago Sky rookie star forward Angel Reese's inaugural season is coming to an end. The team announced Saturday that the rookie phenom will be rested due to a wrist injury. “What a year it has been. I never expected my last bucket of my rookie season to be a 3-pointer but maybe God was just […]
Burgum on Cheneys' backing of Harris: 'This is a season for odd couples'
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum (R) on Sunday quipped that this election is a “weird matchup season,” in response to former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) and former Vice President Dick Cheney (R) endorsing Vice President Harris over former President Trump in the general election. Burgum said on NBC News' “Meet the Press” that Dick Cheney […]
Mikal Bridges can’t wait to start season with ‘psycho’ Knicks
Mikal Bridges, whose team missed the playoffs for the first time in four years, said he “can't wait” to get on the court with his new “Psycho” teammates. “It's been a long offseason. I'm itching to get going,” Bridges, who hasn't played since mid-April, told a crowd of Knicks fans at an event in Central […]
Angel Reese to miss remainder of WNBA season with wrist injury
The Chicago Sky suddenly announced on Saturday night that Angel Reese is season-ending after suffering a wrist injury during the team's game, officially marking the final double-double of his rookie season. Friday's win against the Los Angeles Sparks. Reese had 24 points and 12 rebounds in 32 minutes in his first league final game. WNBA […]