Football News
Chiefs' New Normal Looks Familiar in Win Over Texans
The New York Times - 11 Sep 2020 06:09
Kansas City's Super Bowl title defense began with boos from a reduced capacity home crowd and ended with a resounding victory.
Social media reacts to Andy Reid's face shield hat
ESPN - 11 Sep 2020 05:20
Coaches have to wear face masks on the sidelines and the Chiefs' coach has a shield that's also a hat. One problem -- it quickly fogged up and social media was ready.
Sources: Eagles' Johnson had ankle surgery
ESPN - 11 Sep 2020 21:11
After suffering a high ankle sprain in December, Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson had ankle surgery in August, league sources told ESPN's Tim McManus.
After a year away from NFL, Cowboys' Mike McCarthy ready for fresh start
ESPN - 11 Sep 2020 15:19
The 56-year-old coach with a 125-77-2 record has had a rocky reintroduction back into the league, but he embraces the Dallas expectation to win.
Ertz not sure over Philadelphia stay
Sky Sports - 11 Sep 2020 13:41
Zach Ertz said he is preparing to play the 2020 season as if it will be his last with the Philadelphia Eagles.
J.J. Watt: Fans booing moment of unity 'unfortunate'
Sky Sports - 11 Sep 2020 12:00
J.J. Watt admits it was "unfortunate" to hear some fans booing as the Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs came together for a 'moment of unity' prior to Thursday night's season opener.
Chiefs' Clyde Edwards-Helaire breaks out for TD run in stellar debut
ESPN - 11 Sep 2020 05:34
The Chiefs' first-round running back surpassed 100 yards and scored his first touchdown on a 27-yard run early in the third quarter.
Cam on Pats debut: 'Excitement level is on 1,000'
ESPN - 11 Sep 2020 04:09
Cam Newton, who is excited to be making his debut for the Patriots, said he doesn't get nervous before the first game of the season. "I don't get butterflies," he joked. "I give 'em."
Icon John Lewis to be Falcons' honorary captain
ESPN - 11 Sep 2020 23:32
The Atlanta Falcons will pay tribute to late civil rights icon John Lewis by making Lewis the honorary captain for Sunday's season-opening matchup with the Seattle Seahawks.
Broncos All-Pro Von Miller has ankle surgery
ESPN - 11 Sep 2020 21:11
Broncos linebacker Von Miller had surgery on his injured ankle Friday at the Steadman Hawkins Clinic in suburban Denver.
Sources: Chargers' Pouncey (hip) likely out
ESPN - 11 Sep 2020 21:11
Chargers center Mike Pouncey, who has not practiced this week because of a hip injury, is not expected to play Sunday, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Familiar faces, new places: Hits or misses?
Sky Sports - 11 Sep 2020 20:40
On the latest Inside the Huddle podcast - which you can listen to in the player below - Neil Reynolds, Rob Ryan and Jeff Reinebold pick out 10 players in new surroundings for the 2020 season and debate whether they will ...
Chiefs offense evolving? It looked that way against Texans
ESPN - 11 Sep 2020 20:32
For the first time in the Patrick Mahomes era, Kansas City ran the ball more than it passed it. Circumstance or the presence of Clyde Edwards-Helaire?
'No ceiling for Mahomes and Chiefs'
Sky Sports - 11 Sep 2020 18:00
Patrick Mahomes and the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs "have no ceiling", according to former NFL wide receiver Nate Burleson as he tipped them to become the NFL's next dynasty.
Lofty goals: Josh Allen, Bills aim to dethrone Patriots, win Super Bowl
ESPN - 11 Sep 2020 15:19
Buffalo enters the season with expectations -- an AFC East title and a deep playoff run -- that haven't been this high since the Jim Kelly days.
This is 40: Brady vs. Brees adds to unique list
ESPN - 11 Sep 2020 15:09
Two 40-year-old QBs has happened only once before. The future Hall of Famers join a great list of quadragenarians.
Reid: Together, we can be unstoppable
Sky Sports - 11 Sep 2020 13:00
Andy Reid says society has a chance to be "unstoppable" in the fight against racism by uniting as the Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans did on Thursday night.
Chiefs Fans, Used to Chops and Cheers, React to N.F.L.'s New Climate
The New York Times - 11 Sep 2020 11:00
Kansas City's fans are among the loudest in pro football. But the celebratory start to their season silenced game rituals and drew mixed opinions on players' protests of racial injustice.
Texans squander chance to show they can thrive without DeAndre Hopkins
ESPN - 11 Sep 2020 06:28
David Johnson showed flashes in his debut, but the Texans had many of the same deficiencies against the Chiefs as they did in January.
49ers Hall of Fame QB Joe Montana will break down film for ESPN+
ESPN - 11 Sep 2020 06:01
Montana will make his debut on "Detail" during two episodes on Friday, including a look at his fourth Super Bowl title.
Brady still learning role ahead of Bucs' opener
ESPN - 11 Sep 2020 04:09
Tom Brady said he's still learning the nuances of Bruce Arians' offense ahead of the Buccaneers' opener against the Saints.
Chiefs stand, Texans in locker room for anthem
ESPN - 11 Sep 2020 04:09
The Texans remained in the locker room while the Chiefs all stood before the NFL's season opener on Thursday night.