Football News
Chicago Bears Frustrated by James Jones and Green Bay Packers
The New York Times - 14 Sep 2015 14:55
The Packers' wide receiver, recently reacquired by the team, caught two touchdown passes as the Packers beat the Bears.
Marcus Mariota's Strong N.F.L. Debut Answers the Skeptics
The New York Times - 14 Sep 2015 13:51
Mariota of the Titans had perhaps the greatest statistical performance by a rookie quarterback in his first game in N.F.L. history.
Dolphins Earn Win Over Redskins Despite Opening-Game Flaws
The New York Times - 14 Sep 2015 09:48
Miami launched a new NFL season with a flawed performance that left much room for improvement.
Thrilling win for Cowboys
Sky Sports - 14 Sep 2015 08:09
The Dallas Cowboys claimed a thrilling 27-26 win over the New York Giants in their NFL season-opener, scoring the winning touchdown with just seven seconds left.
Jason Pierre-Paul Misled NY Giants With Finger Injury
IBTimes - 14 Sep 2015 07:50
After the New York Giants evaluated Jason Pierre-Paul's finger injury, the team found that they were led to believe differently than what was initially reported by their star defensive player. According to EPSN, the Gian...
Sports of The Times: A Quick Reminder of Football's Violence
The New York Times - 14 Sep 2015 06:13
As the Jets played the Browns, it took all of 14 minutes for a concussion to occur, another 25 for a star to tear up his knee, and three and a half quarters for a player to be carted off the field.
Week 1 of NFL Proves Pressuring Quarterback Pays Dividends
The New York Times - 14 Sep 2015 23:45
The Chiefs' Justin Houston roared off the edge, stuck out his big mitt and swiped at Brian Hoyer, the All-Pro pass-rusher pulling down the Texans quarterback for his first sack of the season while forcing a fumble in one...
Redskins' Culliver suspended 1 game by NFL
ESPN - 14 Sep 2015 23:42
Redskins' Culliver suspended 1 game by NFL
Maybe an Onside Kick to Start Overtime Isn't So Dumb
The New York Times - 14 Sep 2015 23:34
A surprise onside kick to start overtime in Seattle's opener at St. Louis left people wondering if Pete Carroll had lost his mind.
Oakland Raiders Injury News: Derek Carr, Nate Allen, Charles Woodson Updates After Week 1
IBTimes - 14 Sep 2015 23:11
The Oakland Raiders suffered a 20-point loss in their 2015 season opener, but the blemish on their record might be the least of their worries. A few of the team's key players were injured in their 33-13 home defeat to th...
Nelson: Worst 'bad beats' of the weekend
ESPN - 14 Sep 2015 22:55
Nelson: Worst 'bad beats' of the weekend
Greg Cote: Dolphins and Canes fans should save criticism, enjoy positive start
Miami Herald - 14 Sep 2015 22:39
Heaven knows that Miami football fans cheering for and frustrated by our two biggest teams have had abundant reasons to become jaded over the past decade-plus. The Dolphins have rendered …
Source: Cards' Ellington likely out 2-3 weeks
ESPN - 14 Sep 2015 21:19
Source: Cards' Ellington likely out 2-3 weeks
Dolphins cut KR James after fumble in opener
ESPN - 14 Sep 2015 20:52
Dolphins cut KR James after fumble in opener
NFL Week 1 Betting Results: Las Vegas Loses Big As Favorites Win
IBTimes - 14 Sep 2015 20:48
Sportsbooks in Las Vegas took a big hit on the first Sunday of the NFL season. A number of teams favored to win that were popular with bettors covered the points spread, leaving the house in trouble, ESPN reported Monday...
Giants? Tom Coughlin denies Rashad Jennings was told not to score
Sports Illustrated - 14 Sep 2015 20:45
New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings said he was told not to score near the end of the loss to the Cowboys, but head coach Tom Coughlin said that’s not true.
Jets' Lorenzo Mauldin Released From Hospital
The New York Times - 14 Sep 2015 20:26
Mauldin was injured on Sunday on a play that involved a sack. A concussion was diagnosed, not a neck injury, but he was kept in the hospital overnight.
Report: Arizona Cardinals RB Andre Ellington out two to three weeks
Sports Illustrated - 14 Sep 2015 20:23
Arizona Cardinals running back Andre Ellington is reportedly out two to three weeks.
'Bad Boy' Suh Escapes League Fine After Week 1 Incident
The New York Times - 14 Sep 2015 20:06
Ndamukong Suh, hoping to make a fresh start with the Miami Dolphins this season and shed his bad-boy image, escaped being fined on Monday after getting back into the headlines in his first game with his new team.
Redskins to cut kicker Forbath, source says
ESPN - 14 Sep 2015 19:46
Redskins to cut kicker Forbath, source says
Report: Redskins WR DeSean Jackson to miss three to four weeks
Sports Illustrated - 14 Sep 2015 19:45
Washington Redskins wide receiver DeSean Jackson could reportedly be out up to four weeks.
Jets' Cromartie Has Sprained Left Knee, No Ligament Tear
The New York Times - 14 Sep 2015 19:37
New York Jets cornerback Antonio Cromartie has a sprained left knee after it was initially feared he potentially suffered a season-ending ligament tear.