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Analysis: Enough taunting in football — from social media and fans, too

Stop the taunting already. That’s not just meant for NFL players. The overreaction on social media and among broadcast pundits to the NFL’s point of emphasis on the topic has been, well, as nasty as some of the deeds and comments on the field. Yes, there have been some 15-yard...
Sam Darnold, defense lead Panthers past Texans; McCaffrey hurt

HOUSTON — Thanks to another efficient performance from Sam Darnold and continued dominant play by their defense, the Carolina Panthers are 3-0 for the first time since 2015, when they reached the Super Bowl. That combination was certainly too much for the Houston Texans in Carolina’s 24-9 victory on Thursday...
Ravens run game shows no signs of being slowed by injuriesVideo

OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Baltimore Ravens needed another yard to secure their victory over Kansas City. By that point, they had every reason to feel confident. “We have to have an array of things throughout the season to have ready for those situations,” offensive coordinator Greg Roman said. “It’s...
Former Patriots receiver Julian Edelman says return to Gillette Stadium will ‘hit my soul’Video

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Julian Edelman will soon return to the field where his NFL career began and ultimately ended. He said Thursday he hopes his return will be as much as a salute to the franchise that took a chance on an underdog and helped him grow into one of...
Justin Fields to make 1st start for Bears with Andy Dalton injuredVideo

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Justin Fields is set to make his first start for the Chicago Bears. The team will go with the prized rookie quarterback when the Bears visit the Cleveland Browns this week with veteran Andy Dalton sidelined because of a left knee injury, coach Matt Nagy said...
Bucs place WR Antonio Brown on reserve/covid-19 listVideo

TAMPA, Fla. — The Bucs may have to play one of their biggest games of the season without receiver Antonio Brown. The team placed Brown on the reserve/covid-19 list Wednesday, meaning he could miss Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams. As a vaccinated player, Brown would have to have...
Dolphins say Tua Tagovailoa broke ribs, won’t play vs. RaidersVideo

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Tua Tagovailoa’s bruised ribs are actually fractured ribs, and that means the Miami Dolphins will have a new starting quarterback this week when they visit the Las Vegas Raiders. The Dolphins announced the updated diagnosis Wednesday after initial tests suggested Tagovailoa was dealing with bruised ribs....
Browns’ Odell Beckham full go in practice, could return vs. BearsVideo

BEREA, Ohio — Odell Beckham Jr.’s return moved a little closer to reality. Browns coach Kevin Stefanski did not rule out Beckham for Sunday’s game against Chicago, clearing the way for the star wide receiver to make his season debut and play for the first time since undergoing knee surgery...
Mark Madden: Not a fan of the Manning brothers’ ‘Monday Night Football’ simulcast, but it works

I hate the Manning brothers’ “Monday Night Football” simulcast on ESPN2. I can’t get through more than 90 seconds at a time. It’s football expertise presented as inaccessible insider gibberish by two guys who think they’re funny but decidedly aren’t. (Think Tony Romo minus the polish and understated wit but...
Mannings’ ‘Monday Night Football’ broadcast jumps 138%, averages 1.9 millionVideo

NEW YORK — The “Monday Night Football” presentation with Peyton and Eli Manning increased its viewership by 138% over last week’s debut, becoming the most-watched alternate telecast in ESPN history. ESPN and Nielsen reported that the Mannings’ freewheeling telecast of the Green Bay Packers’ 35-17 victory over the Detroit Lions...
Texans rookie Davis Mills to start at QB on Thursday against PanthersVideo

HOUSTON — Rookie Davis Mills will start at quarterback for the Houston Texans on Thursday night against the Carolina Panthers with Tyrod Taylor out with a hamstring injury. Coach David Culley announced the decision Tuesday and said Taylor would be inactive. Culley said the Texans plan to elevate Jeff Driskel...
Browns WR Jarvis Landry goes on IR, will miss at least 3 gamesVideo

CLEVELAND — For the first time in his NFL career, Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry will miss a game because of an injury. And not just one. Landry was placed on injured reserve Tuesday with a sprained knee ligament, meaning he must sit out a minimum of three games before...
Flames pour from section of Superdome roof in New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS — Smoke and flames shot through the side of the Superdome’s roof on Tuesday as crews worked to clean and prepare the New Orleans sports and entertainment arena for painting. The New Orleans Fire Department confirmed firefighters responded to flames on the building’s roof shortly before 1 p.m....
Packers dominate 2nd half, bounce back to beat Lions

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Aaron Jones caught three of Aaron Rodgers’ four touchdown passes and rushed for a fourth score, and the Green Bay Packers had a welcome return to normal after an embarrassing opening-week loss, beating the Detroit Lions, 35-17, on Monday night. Green Bay (1-1) won its ninth...
Defense finds groove as Patriots avoid 0-2 startVideo

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots struggled on both sides of the ball in their season-opening loss to Miami. Led by their defense, they took a big step toward finding some consistency in Week 2 against the Jets. The Patriots intercepted rookie Zach Wilson four times in Sunday’s 25-6...
Win over Chiefs shows banged-up Ravens can still dream bigVideo

OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Lamar Jackson flipped into the end zone and then launched the ball high in the air in celebration. It was only Week 2, but this victory was quite a step for Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens. After losing to Kansas City each of the past three...

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