NASHVILLE, Tenn. — On Sunday afternoon in the Music City, the Tennessee Titans wound up singing the blues.

While the Titans went up, 20-17, on a 32-yard field goal late in the fourth quarter, the Philadelphia Eagles got the ball back with one minute, 56 seconds left to play.

Jalen Hurts, who threw two interceptions earlier in the game, ...Read more

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — This is certainly not what anyone expected from Mike McCarthy’s offense.

If the Pittsburgh Steelers were “herky-jerky” in the season opener against the Atlanta Falcons — those were McCarthy’s words — then they were just plain ol’ choppy-dropsy in Sunday’s 20-3 loss to the New England Patriots at ...Read more

NEW YORK — The rain poured. The New york Jets blew a 10-point lead. And Green Bay stunned them in overtime.

On a soggy day at MetLife Stadium, the Packers (1-1) defeated the Jets (1-1), 20-17.

Geno Smith completed 27 of 41 passes for 247 yards and a touchdown in the loss. Jordan Love completed 16 of 29 passes for 145 yards and two touchdowns...Read more

Minnesota Vikings Receiver Justin Jefferson initially seemed prescient.

During his media session with local reporters last week, Jefferson said “there’s definitely potential to create some big, explosive plays” against a Chicago Bears defense that looked vulnerable in a Week 1 win against Carolina.

Quarterback Carson Wentz’s first pass...Read more

CHICAGO — Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams exited Sunday’s game in the fourth quarter with a right hamstring injury, and the Minnesota Vikings closed out a 9-3 win at Soldier Field.

With the Bears trailing 6-3 midway through the fourth quarter, Williams had the offense moving into the red zone, looking to take the lead. Moments ...Read more

ATLANTA — The Carolina Panthers had Bryce Young at quarterback Sunday, and he’s never better than when he’s playing Atlanta.

The Atlanta Falcons had Cooper Rush at quarterback, because their top two QBs were hurt.

That was the biggest difference in a nutshell Sunday, as the Panthers blew out the Falcons, 34-3, to even their record at 1-1...Read more

Professional football games usually require a buildup of careful parsing, subtle tactical deduction and the kind of respectful coach-speak that makes an opponent sound like the eventual Super Bowl champion.

Not this game.

The 49ers shouldn’t just beat the Miami Dolphins on Sunday in their home opener; they should walk all over them. The ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — Aaron Donald will play on Monday night against the New York Giants, but Los Angeles Rams star receiver Puka Nacua did not practice and is questionable for the game at SoFi Stadium, coach Sean McVay said Saturday.

"He's got a little bit of soreness in that groin, being smart with him as a skill player," McVay said. "Whether or ...Read more

PITTSBURGH — Aaron Rodgers made a point to declare his confidence in DK Metcalf earlier this week.

“I’m not worried about DK at all, man,” the Steelers quarterback said Wednesday. “I love DK. He’s one of my closest friends on the team, and I’m going to keep feeding him.”

But while Rodgers might not be worried, it’s easy to ...Read more

CHICAGO — Asked for his initial reaction, a front-office official for another team didn’t hesitate after watching the Chicago Bears offense in the season opener.

“That was some ‘Greatest Show on Turf’ (stuff) right there,” he responded.

It was an off-the-cuff comparison for Ben Johnson’s offense — which scored the second-most ...Read more

DENVER — The Broncos had spent the first half chasing the Packers around Empower Field at Mile High. Green Bay put together scoring drives of eight, 10, nine and eight plays, and Denver found itself trailing 23-14 early in the second half, with its 10-game winning streak in jeopardy of coming to a whimpering end at home.

But during a timeout ...Read more

MINNEAPOLIS — The stat sheet caused a double take. Kevin O’Connell called more run plays than pass plays and won the time of possession margin in a game in which his team trailed until midway through the fourth quarter.

Afterward, the Vikings head coach sounded like someone who had sat in solitude on a beach in Maui and discovered the ...Read more

NEW YORK — Cam Skattebo plays his best in prime time.

That bodes well for the Giants (1-0) as they pivot from an opening week Sunday Night home win to the bright lights of Monday Night Football in Week 2 at the Los Angeles Rams (0-1).

“I’m the type to, when the lights are on, I do probably play my best ball,” Skattebo, 24, said this ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — Aaron Donald said Friday that he planned to make his season debut for the Rams against the New York Giants on Monday night, but star receiver Puka Nacua's status is more hazy because of a hip injury.

Donald, 35, rejoined the Rams after ending a two-year retirement. The three-time NFL defensive player of the year did not travel ...Read more

BALTIMORE — After producing more than 500 yards in Week 1, the Ravens’ offense is facing far more uncertainty entering its home opener Sunday against the New Orleans Saints.

Pro Bowl wide receiver Zay Flowers practiced for the first time this week on Friday but was limited and is listed as doubtful with a hamstring injury. Left tackle ...Read more

MINNEAPOLIS — The Vikings went into the season hoping for quarterback stability after using three different starting QBs in 2025.

Instead, they’ll prepare for their second game of the season with their second different QB.

Carson Wentz will start for the Vikings on Sunday in Chicago, coach Kevin O’Connell announced Friday, as the team ...Read more

NAPA, Calif.— Miami Dolphins edge defender Chop Robinson was ruled out for Sunday’s game against the San Francisco 49ers due to his concussion.

Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley said ahead of the team’s practice on Friday in Napa that Robinson will not play in Sunday’s 4:25 p.m. kickoff at Levi’s Stadium.

Hafley said Robinson suffered the ...Read more

BALTIMORE — Nate Wiggins believes Year 3 is his time.

The Ravens cornerback made that abundantly clear when we spoke one-on-one Wednesday at his locker stall.

“This year is very big for me,” Wiggins said. “Going on to Year 3, man, I need to stand on business. For me, I just want everybody [to] know I’m one of the best cover guys in ...Read more