Football News
'The game is getting a little too soft'
Sky Sports - 12 Sep 2019 07:00
After Week One of the NFL season, Sky Sports sat down with Vince Young and Will Blackmon to discuss their lessons learned.
Rookie Devin White sets tone for Bucs by playing through tonsillitis
ESPN - 12 Sep 2019 16:03
"My mind was made up that whether I was sick or not that I was still gonna play," White said of playing Week 1, "Because that's what I signed up for."
Why Panthers DE Gerald McCoy isn't seeking revenge vs. the Bucs
ESPN - 12 Sep 2019 16:02
Everyone wants to make McCoy's first matchup versus the team that cut him personal -- except for the man himself, who's taking a long-term view.
For Antonio Brown, a Rape Accusation Raises a Question of Privilege in the N.F.L.
The New York Times - 12 Sep 2019 04:18
Brown has built a strong identity in a sport known for keeping personalities in check, but a lawsuit accusing him of sexual assault has placed a harsh spotlight on him and the league.
Falcons praise OL for playing with broken foot
ESPN - 12 Sep 2019 02:08
Falcons rookie right guard Chris Lindstrom earned praise from his teammates after playing eight or nine snaps after breaking his right foot in Sunday's season-opening loss.
With attention on rule, helmet flags up 800%
ESPN - 12 Sep 2019 23:44
The helmet rule, largely unenforced in 2018, was responsible for nine flags in Week 1 -- an increase of 800%.
OBJ: Jets DC Williams teaches 'cheap shots'
ESPN - 12 Sep 2019 23:10
Browns receiver Odell Beckham Jr. said Jets defensive coordinator Gregg Williams teaches "cheap shots" and "dirty hits." Beckham said one such play during a preseason game two years ago led to a series of injuries that n...
N.F.L. Week 2 Predictions: Our Picks Against the Spread
The New York Times - 12 Sep 2019 22:53
An N.F.C. championship rematch, a game with an 18.5-point spread and two head-to-head matchups between Heisman winners are among the week's highlights.
Beckham Jr calls out 'dirty hits'
Sky Sports - 12 Sep 2019 22:12
Odell Beckham Jr has accused former Cleveland Browns defensive co-ordinator Gregg Williams of telling players to "take me out."
N.F.L. Settles Lengthy Fight with Insurance Company Over Concussions
The New York Times - 12 Sep 2019 21:05
Many of the league's insurers have claimed they did not have to pay for the concussion settlement with players because the N.F.L. had not disclosed the dangers of the game.
Graziano: The Rams pinpointed their weakness. Can they fix it?
ESPN - 12 Sep 2019 20:52
What went wrong for L.A. at the end of last season? Here's what the Rams found, and why they think they're in good shape.
NFL launches $3M program to find safer helmet
ESPN - 12 Sep 2019 20:43
The NFL has launched the Helmet Challenge to stimulate the development of a new helmet for players that outperforms, based on laboratory testing, all models currently worn in the league.
Hall of Fame reveals 122 nominees for '20 class
ESPN - 12 Sep 2019 20:28
First-time eligible candidates Troy Polamalu and Patrick Willis are among 122 modern-era nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's class of 2020.
Darnold out of MNF match-up
Sky Sports - 12 Sep 2019 17:20
New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold will miss next week's Monday Night Football game against Cleveland Browns due to mononucleosis.
Redskins' Guice wants second opinion
Sky Sports - 12 Sep 2019 16:23
Washington Redskins running back Derrius Guice will seek a second opinion on his ailing right knee.
Inside Gregg Williams' world: Wolves, lions and payback to Browns
ESPN - 12 Sep 2019 15:48
The Jets D-coordinator wants his players to be attacking, competition-aholics. Next up on the plains of East Rutherford is Williams' former team.
Bucs and Panthers seek first wins on TNF
Sky Sports - 12 Sep 2019 11:46
Week Two begins with the Carolina Panthers hosting the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, exclusively live on Sky Sports Action and Main Event. Here is what to expect...
Raiders' Abram to have surgery, placed on IR
ESPN - 12 Sep 2019 02:55
Raiders rookie safety Johnathan Abram will be placed on injured reserve and undergo surgery on his shoulder. "Big blow to our team," coach Jon Gruden said.
Adams: Nowhere to go but up for Packers' offense
ESPN - 12 Sep 2019 02:03
After the Packers' offense sputtered in Week 1, receiver Davante Adams says there's nowhere to go but up, which includes establishing a faster tempo, according to quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
'Underappreciated' Rivers, streak awe Stafford
ESPN - 12 Sep 2019 01:48
Lions QB Matthew Stafford, whose consecutive games played streak of 129 games is 80 less than Philip Rivers', feels the Chargers QB is "underappreciated in a lot of aspects."
Ex-NFL QB Mallett arrested on suspicion of DWI
ESPN - 12 Sep 2019 00:37
Former Arkansas and NFL quarterback Ryan Mallett was arrested Tuesday in northwest Arkansas on suspicion of driving while intoxicated.