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Pro Picks is a weekly column where AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games. In a week filled with road favorites — six total — Pro Picks likes a road underdog. 49ERS, 23-17Last week: Straight up: 11-4. Against spread: 4-2. Against spread: 5-1.

Persons: Rob Maaddi, ___ Trevor Lawrence didn’t, Derek Carr, Lawrence, C.J, Beathard, Carr hasn’t, FanDuel, Bill Belichick’s, should’ve, Sean Payton, Jordan Love, Payton, Russell Wilson, Jonathan Taylor, Anthony Richardson, Deshaun Watson doesn’t, would’ve, Tyrod Taylor, Washington can’t, Baker Mayfield, That’ll, Desmond Ridder, Justin Fields, Jimmy Garoppolo, Jared Goff, Jonathan Gannon, they’re, Geno Smith, Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Jalen, Tagovailoa, Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel, Justin Jefferson won’t, ___ Organizations: AP Pro Football, Jacksonville Jaguars, Jaguars, NFL, Saints, JAGUARS, BUFFALO AT, Patriots, Bills, BEST BET, BAY, DENVER Line, Packers, Broncos, CLEVELAND AT INDIANAPOLIS, Browns, Colts, 49ers, BROWNS, WASHINGTON, Giants, GIANTS, ATLANTA, TAMPA BAY Line, Buccaneers, Falcons, Bucs, BUCCANEERS, LAS VEGAS, CHICAGO Line, Bears, Raiders, Chicago, DETROIT AT BALTIMORE, Lions, Ravens, LIONS, PITTSBURGH, ANGELES RAMS Line, Steelers, Rams, ARIZONA AT SEATTLE Line, Cardinals, The Seahawks, SEAHAWKS, ANGELES CHARGERS, KANSAS CITY, Chiefs, Chargers, CHIEFS, MIAMI AT PHILADELPHIA, Alabama, NBC, Sunday, Eagles, Dolphins, EAGLES, FRANCISCO, MINNESOTA Line, Vikings, 49ERS Locations: New Orleans, takeaways, Buffalo, Tampa, Cincinnati

☆ NFL roundup: Browns ruin 49ers' perfect season thanks to late FG
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +10 min

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts had 280 yards passing -- including 131 to A.J. The Panthers (0-6) remain the only winless team in the NFL despite going to the second quarter with a 14-0 lead. Commanders 24, Falcons 16Behind Sam Howell's three touchdown passes and key interceptions by Kendall Fuller and Benjamin St-Juste, visiting Washington earned a win over Atlanta. Christian Kirk and Brenton Strange caught touchdown passes as Jacksonville (4-2) moved into first place in the AFC South. The Lions' top rusher, David Montgomery, suffered a rib injury in the second quarter and did not return.

Persons: Dustin Hopkins, Wyatt Teller, Hopkins, Ken Blaze, Jake Moody, Jordan Mason, Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel, Brock Purdy, P.J . Walker, Deshaun Watson, Tony Adams, Breece Hall, Zach Wilson, Randall Cobb, Wilson, Jalen, Brown, Greg Zuerlein, Tua Tagovailoa, Raheem Mostert, Tyreek Hill, Bryce Young, Chuba Hubbard, Adam Thielen, Justin Tucker, Tucker, Nick, Lamar Jackson, Ryan Tannehill, Sam Howell's, Kendall Fuller, Benjamin St, Juste, Atlanta . Howell, Fuller, Terry McLaurin, Brian Robinson, Antonio Gibson, Desmond Ridder, Jordan Hicks, Kirk Cousins, Jordan Addison, Justin Fields, Tyson Bagent, Joe Burrow, Geno Smith, Burrow, Smith, Kenneth Walker III, Andrei Iosivas, C.J, Stroud, Dalton Schultz, Robert Woods, Derek Carr, Trevor Lawrence, Travis Etienne Jr, Lawrence, Christian Kirk, Brenton Strange, Gardner Minshew, Anthony Richardson, Zack Moss, Jimmy Garoppolo, Daniel Carlson, Garoppolo, Brian Hoyer, Mac Jones, Bill Belichick, Don Shula, George Halas, Jared Goff, Goff, Ra St, Jameson Williams, David Montgomery, Baker Mayfield, Chris Godwin, Cooper Kupp, Christian Rozeboom, Josh Dobbs, Kyren Williams, Williams, Dobbs Organizations: Cleveland Browns, San Francisco 49ers, 49ers, Cleveland, Browns, Jets, Eagles, New, Philadelphia, Dolphins, Panthers, Miami, Carolina, The Dolphins, NFL, Ravens, Titans, Baltimore, Nick Folk, Tennessee, Falcons, Washington, Atlanta ., St, Vikings, Bears, Minnesota, Chicago, Bengals, Seahawks, Cincinnati, Seattle, The Bengals, Texans, Saints, Stroud, Jaguars, Colts, Jacksonville, Indianapolis, AFC, Raiders, Patriots, Las Vegas, New England, Lions, Buccaneers, Detroit, Tampa Bay, NFC, Bucs, Rams, Cardinals, Los Angeles, Thomson Locations: Cleveland , Ohio, USA, San Francisco, New York, East Rutherford, N.J, Philadelphia, Miami Gardens, Fla, Tennessee, London, Baltimore, Atlanta, Minnesota, Houston, New Orleans, Jacksonville, New, New England, Detroit, Green, Amon, Arizona, Inglewood , Calif, Los Angeles

☆ C.J. Stroud, Texans' defense stomp out Saints
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-15 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Stroud threw two touchdown passes and the Houston defense held the New Orleans Saints without a touchdown after the first quarter in the host Texans' 20-13 victory Sunday afternoon. The Texans reached the New Orleans 1-yard line midway through the third quarter before settling for Ka'imi Fairbairn's 22-yard field goal and a 20-10 lead. Blake Grupe answered with a 45-yard field goal that got the Saints within 20-13 at the end of the third quarter. Six players later, Stroud threw a 1-yard touchdown pass to Schultz for a 7-0 lead. Stroud added a 6-yard touchdown pass to Woods to increase the lead to 17-7 with 2:56 before halftime.

Persons: Stroud, Dalton Schultz, Robert Woods, Derek Carr, Blake Grupe, Grupe, Carr's, Alvin Kamara, Carr, Steven Nelson, Zack Baun, Baun, Schultz, Rashid Shaheed, Fairbairn, Woods Organizations: New, New Orleans Saints, Texans, Stroud, Saints, Houston, NFL, Thomson Locations: Houston, New Orleans

Learn moreThe Green Bay Packers fly over the deserts of Las Vegas to meet the Raiders for Monday Night Football tonight. We'll break down all your Monday Night Football live stream options, including potential international access using a VPN. If you don't subscribe to a pay-TV cable provider, you can also watch Monday Night Football via a live TV streaming service. For $6.99 per month, NFL+ offers live streams for all local broadcasts and primetime games, including Monday Night Football, Sunday Night Football, and Thursday Night Football. Remaining Monday Night Football scheduleHere's a list of all upcoming Monday Night Football games for the 2023-24 NFL season.

Persons: Davante Adams, Derek Carr, Aaron Rodgers, Rodgers isn't, Al Davis, You'll, you've, ExpressVPN, NFL RedZone Organizations: Green Bay Packers, Monday, Packers, Raiders, . Raiders, ESPN, ABC, ESPN2, NFL, Football, NFL Network, NFL Films, NFL Shop, ESPN doubleheaders, Las Vegas Raiders, Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Minnesota Vikings, Detroit Lions, New York Jets, Denver Broncos, Buffalo Bills, Philadelphia Eagles, Kansas City Chiefs, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Jacksonville Jaguars, New York Giants, Tennessee Titans, Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots —, Baltimore Ravens Locations: Las Vegas, nudging, DAZN

☆ NFL roundup: Ja'Marr Chase, Bengals pull away from Cardinals
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-09 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +8 min

Mandatory Credit: Joe Rondone-USA TODAY Sports/ Acquire Licensing RightsOctober 9 - Joe Burrow threw three touchdown passes to Ja'Marr Chase to lead the Cincinnati Bengals past the Arizona Cardinals, 34-20, on Sunday in Glendale. Joshua Dobbs completed 15 of 32 passes for 166 yards and two touchdowns, but he threw his first two interceptions of the season for the Cardinals (1-4). Saints 34, Patriots 0Derek Carr threw two touchdown passes and New Orleans' defense forced three turnovers in a victory over New England in Foxborough, Mass. Ryan Tannehill completed 23 of 34 passes for 264 yards for Tennessee, but his last pass was intercepted with 10 seconds left. Pickett completed 18 of 32 passes for 224 yards while playing through a bone bruise in his left knee.

Persons: Ja'Marr Chase, Joe Rondone, Joe Burrow, Chase, Carl Pickens, Burrow, Evan McPherson, Cam Taylor, Britt, Joshua Dobbs, Marquise Brown, Derek Carr, Carr, Alvin Kamara, Tyrann Mathieu, Mac Jones, Jones, Bailey Zappe, Dallas Goedert, A.J, Brown, Jake Elliott's, Cooper Kupp, Matthew Stafford, Trevor Lawrence, Lawrence, Travis Etienne, Calvin Ridley, Josh Allen, Younghoe Koo, Dalton Schultz, Desmond Ridder, Ridder, Jared Goff, Goff, David Montgomery, Josh Reynolds, Bryce Young, Adam Thielen, Zack Moss, Anthony Richardson, Moss, Richardson, Ryan Tannehill, DeAndre Hopkins, De'Von Achane, Hill, Graham Gano, Raheem Mostert's, Achane, Kenny Pickett, George Pickens, T.J, Watt, Pickett, Pickens, Lamar Jackson, Justice Hill, Greg Zuerlein, Hall, Zach Wilson, Patrick Surtain, Russell Wilson, Quincy Williams, Bryce Hall scooping, Adam Trautman, Patrick Mahomes, Rashee Rice, Travis Kelce, Isiah Pacheco, Kirk Cousins, Jordan Addison Organizations: Cincinnati Bengals, Arizona Cardinals, State, Bengals, Steelers, Cincinnati, Cardinals, Saints, Patriots, New, NFL, Eagles, Rams, Philadelphia, Dallas, Jaguars, Bills, Jacksonville, Falcons, Texans, Atlanta, Houston, The Texans, Stroud, Lions, Panthers, Detroit, Carolina, Colts, Indianapolis, Tennessee, Dolphins, Giants, Miami, New York, Ravens, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Justice, Jets, Broncos, Denver, Chiefs, Vikings, Kansas City, Minnesota, Thomson Locations: Glendale , Arizona, USA, Glendale, Ariz, New Orleans, New England, Foxborough, Los Angeles, Inglewood , Calif, Angeles, Buffalo, London, Tennessee, New, Miami Gardens, Fla, New York, Baltimore, Denver, Kansas, Minneapolis

Pro Picks is a weekly column where AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games. For all previous Pro Picks, head here. ___Pushing the NFC champions to overtime is only a positive step if the Washington Commanders beat a team that’s lost 14 straight. Pro Picks likes Washington but expects a close game. Against spread: 2-2.

Persons: Rob Maaddi, that’s, Sam Howell, they’ve, Justin Fields, couldn’t, Howell, he’s, FanDuel, Matthew Stafford, Cooper Kupp, Zach Wilson’s, Nathaniel Hackett, Sean Payton, Russell Wilson, They’ve, Desmond Ridder, Bijan Robinson, Bryce Young, Derrick Henry, Jonathan Taylor, QB Anthony Richardson, Tua Tagovailoa, Lamar Jackson, Kenny Pickett, Bill Belichick, haven’t, Derek Carr, Joe Burrow’s, Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins, Davante Adams, Jimmy Garoppolo, Jordan Love, ___ Organizations: AP Pro Football, Washington Commanders, Bills, Eagles, Bears, ANGELES RAMS, Rams, BEST BET, EAGLES, YORK JETS, DENVER Line, Broncos, Jets, Super Bowl, JETS, JACKSONVILLE AT BUFFALO, Dolphins, Jaguars, HOUSTON, ATLANTA Line, Texans, Falcons, Houston . Falcons, DETROIT, Lions, Panthers, LIONS, TENNESSEE AT INDIANAPOLIS, Titans, Colts, GIANTS, MIAMI Line, AFC East, Giants, BALTIMORE AT PITTSBURGH, Ravens, Steelers, Houston, ORLEANS, ENGLAND, Patriots, Dallas, Buccaneers, PATRIOTS, CINCINNATI AT ARIZONA Line, Bengals, Cardinals, BENGALS, KANSAS CITY, MINNESOTA Line, Chiefs, Vikings, CHIEFS, DALLAS, FRANCISCO, Cowboys, 49ers, NFC, 49ERS, VEGAS, Packers, Raiders, RAIDERS Locations: Chicago, PHILADELPHIA, London, Stroud, CAROLINA, Buffalo, KANSAS, Adams

☆ NFL roundup: Puka Nacua, Rams outlast Colts in OT
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-02 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +11 min

The Rams went 75 yards on their overtime drive with Nacua scoring his first career TD on a third-down play. Kyren Williams scored two first-quarter touchdowns and had 103 yards on 25 carries for the Rams (2-2). Tua Tagovailoa threw for 282 yards, one touchdown and one interception on 25-for-35 passing for the Dolphins (3-1). Buccaneers 26, Saints 9Baker Mayfield threw three touchdown passes and the Tampa Bay defense did not allow a touchdown in a win against host New Orleans. Josh Dobbs completed 28 of 41 passes for 265 yards and two touchdowns, both to Michael Wilson, for the Cardinals (1-3).

Persons: Matthew Stafford, Trevor Ruszkowski, Puka Nacua, Nacua, Kyren Williams, Stafford, Anthony Richardson, Drew Ogletree, Michael Pittman, Richardson, Josh Allen, Stefon Diggs, Allen, Diggs, De'Von Achane, Tua Tagovailoa, Wil Lutz, Sean Payton, Russell Wilson, Marvin Mims Jr, Lutz's, Justin Fields, Jake Elliott, Sam Howell's, Jahan Dotson, Joey Slye's, Jalen, Brown, Howell, Trevor Lawrence, Darious Williams, Lawrence, Williams, Brandon McManus, Bijan Robinson, Desmond Ridder, Justin Jefferson, Kirk Cousins, Alexander Mattison, Sam Franklin Jr, Bryce Young, Harrison Smith, Young, D.J, Wonnum, Lamar Jackson, Brandon Stephens, Geno Stone, Kyle Hamilton, Mark Andrews, Jackson, Dorian Thompson, Robinson, Deshaun Watson, Myles Garrett, Stroud, Nico Collins, Watt, Collins, Kenny Pickett, Mitch Trubisky, Baker Mayfield, Mayfield, Cade Otton, Trey Palmer, Thompkins, Alvin Kamara, Kamara, Derek Carr, Blake Grupe, Derrick Henry, Ryan Tannehill, Joe Burrow, Tee Higgins, Cam Taylor, Britt, Khalil Mack, Justin Herbert, Herbert, Mack, Derrick Thomas, Aidan O'Connell, Jimmy Garoppolo, Davante Adams, Josh Jacobs, Leighton Vander Esch, DaRon Bland, CeeDee Lamb, Hunter Luepke, Dak Prescott, Mac Jones, Jones, Bailey Zappe, Christian McCaffrey, McCaffrey, Brock Purdy, Josh Dobbs, Michael Wilson Organizations: Los Angeles Rams, Indianapolis Colts, Lucas Oil, Rams, BYU, Colts, Bills, Dolphins, Buffalo, Miami, Broncos, Bears, Chicago, Denver, Eagles, Philadelphia, Washington, Jaguars, Falcons, Jacksonville, Atlanta, Vikings, Panthers, Minnesota, Carolina, The Vikings, Ravens, Browns, Cleveland, Texans, Steelers, Houston, Pittsburgh, Stroud, Buccaneers, Saints, Tampa, New, Bucs, Bengals, Cincinnati, The Titans, Titans, Chargers, Raiders, Las Vegas, NFL, Cowboys, Patriots, Dallas, The Cowboys, 49ers, Cardinals, Arizona Locations: Indianapolis , Indiana, USA, Miami, Orchard Park, N.Y, Washington, Atlanta, London, Charlotte, N.C, Carolina, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, New Orleans, Tennessee, Nashville, Cincinnati, Los Angeles, Inglewood , Calif, New England, Arlington , Texas, Francisco, Santa Clara, Calif

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr, who entered Sunday listed as questionable with a sprained throwing shoulder, has been activated for Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, raising the likelihood that he would start. After Carr was hurt on a sack by Green Bay's Rashan Gary in the second half of last week's game, backup QB Jameis Winston took over and completed 10 of 16 passes for 101 yards in the 18-17 loss to Green Bay. Winston took most of the first-team snaps in practice this week, but Carr held out hope of playing even if he didn't throw much during the week. Political Cartoons View All 1190 ImagesCarr is in his 10th NFL season and first with New Orleans after nine seasons with the Raiders. In his three Saints starts, Carr is 57 of 87 for 636 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions.

Persons: Derek Carr, Carr, Green Bay's, Gary, Jameis Winston, Winston, Blake Grupe's, ___ Organizations: ORLEANS, — New Orleans Saints, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New, NFL, Raiders Locations: New Orleans, Green Bay

Pro Picks is a weekly column where AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games. ___The Detroit Lions are going back to Lambeau Field for the first time since ending Aaron Rodgers’ career in Green Bay. The Jets (1-2) refused to upgrade at QB after losing Aaron Rodgers and their season is in danger of spiraling. GIANTS, 23-20Last week: Straight up: 12-4. Against spread: 1-2.

Persons: Rob Maaddi, Aaron Rodgers ’, Jordan Love, “, you’ve, Dan Campbell, “ It’s, Packers haven’t, Aaron Jones, Christian Watson, FanDuel, Deshaun Watson, Jim Schwartz’s, Myles Garrett, Trevor Lawrence, Bijan Robinson, Tyler Allgeier, Tyreek Hill, Raheem Mostert, De’Von Achane, T.J, Watt, Gardner Minshew, Anthony Richardson, Matt Gay’s, Adam Thielen, Andy Dalton, Alvin Kamara, Derek Carr, Jameis Winston, Baker Mayfield, Sean Payton’s, Joe Burrow’s, Derrick Henry, Justin Herbert’s, Jimmy Garoppolo, Dak, can’t, they’ve, Ezekiel Elliott, Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Zach Wilson, Aaron Rodgers, ___ Organizations: AP Pro Football, Detroit Lions, Lambeau Field, Packers, NFC, Saints, Lions, ” Lions, LIONS, WASHINGTON AT PHILADELPHIA, Eagles, BEST BET, EAGLES, BALTIMORE AT CLEVELAND Line, Browns, Ravens, ATLANTA AT JACKSONVILLE Line, Jaguars, Falcons, JAGUARS, MIAMI AT BUFFALO Line, Denver, Dolphins, Bills, AFC East, Jets, PITTSBURGH AT HOUSTON Line, Steelers, Texans, STEELERS, ANGELES RAMS, INDIANAPOLIS, Colts, Rams, MINNESOTA AT CAROLINA, Vikings, Panthers, VIKINGS, TAMPA BAY, ORLEANS, Buccaneers, Philadelphia ., Philadelphia . Tampa can’t, DENVER, CHICAGO Line, Sean Payton’s Broncos, Bears, BRONCOS, CINCINNATI AT TENNESSEE Line, Bengals, Titans, BENGALS, LAS, LOS ANGELES CHARGERS Line, Chargers, Raiders, CHARGERS, DALLAS Line, Cowboys, Co, Patriots, COWBOYS, FRANCISCO, 49ers, Cardinals, Arizona . 49ERS, KANSAS CITY, JETS Line, Chiefs, The Jets, CHIEFS, SEATTLE, NEW, Giants, Seahawks, MetLife, GIANTS Locations: Green Bay, London, Tyreek, Buffalo, C.J, Stroud, He’s, MINNESOTA, Philadelphia . Tampa, Las Vegas, Dak Prescott, ARIZONA, Arizona, KANSAS, Seattle

☆ NFL roundup: Dolphins score 70 points in routing Broncos
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-25 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +10 min

Russell Wilson completed 23 of 38 passes for 306 yards with a touchdown and an interception for the Broncos (0-3), who lost three turnovers. Justin Herbert completed 40 of 47 passes for 405 yards and three touchdowns for the Chargers (1-2). Kirk Cousins completed 32 of 50 passes for 367 yards, three touchdowns and an interception for Minnesota (0-3). Desmond Ridder, under constant pressure from the Lions defense, completed 21 of 38 passes for 201 yards. Trevor Lawrence completed 27 of 40 passes for 279 yards, one touchdown and one interception for the Jaguars.

Persons: Achane, Nathan Ray Seebeck, Raheem Mostert, Tua Tagovailoa, Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill, Russell Wilson, Kenneth Murray Jr, Justin Herbert, Keenan Allen, Mike Williams, Kirk Cousins, Justin Jefferson, Cousins, Murray, Joshua Dobbs, Dobbs, Jonathan Gannon, Dak Prescott, Tony Pollard, Prescott, Kyzir White, Deshaun Watson, Amari Cooper, Elijah Moore, Ryan Tannehill, Derrick Henry, Cleveland's Myles Garrett, Tannehill, Jared Goff, Goff, Lions wideout Amon, Ra St, Brown, Sam LaPorta, Desmond Ridder, Bijan Robinson, Jordan Love, Love, Rashan Gary, Carr, Blake Grupe, Derek Carr, Jameis Winston, Andrew Beck, Stroud, Tank Dell, Brevin Jordan, Dameon Pierce, Blake Cashman, Will Anderson, Trevor Lawrence, Tank Bigsby, Christian Kirk, Travis Etienne Jr, Sam Howell, Josh Allen, Stefon Diggs, Terrel Bernard, Howell, Matthew Judon, Mac Jones, Ezekiel Elliott, Zach Wilson, Judon, Mekhi Becton, Wilson, Matt Gay's, Lamar Jackson's, Zack Moss, Moss, Gardner Minshew, Anthony Richardson, Jackson, Patrick Mahomes, Isiah Pacheco, Mahomes, Jerick McKinnon, Travis Kelce, Justin Fields, Fields, Kenneth Walker III, Jason Myers, Walker, Seattle's Geno Smith, Jake Bobo, DK Metcalf, Andy Dalton, Bryce Young, Dalton, Adam Thielen Organizations: Miami Dolphins, Denver Broncos, Miami, Broncos, Chargers, Vikings, Minnesota, Cardinals, Cowboys, NFL, New York Giants, New York Jets, Browns, Tennessee, Lions, Falcons, Detroit, Atlanta, Packers, Saints, Green, New, Lambeau, Texans, Jaguars, Jacksonville, AFC, Houston, Bills, Buffalo, Patriots, Jets, The Patriots, AFC East, Denver, New York, Colts, Ravens, Baltimore, Indianapolis, Chiefs, Bears, Kansas City, skidding Chicago . Kansas City, Chicago, Seahawks, Panthers, Seattle, Carolina, Thomson Locations: Miami Gardens , Florida, USA, Miami Gardens, Fla, Miami, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, T.J, Arizona, Dallas, Glendale, Ariz, Cleveland, Tennessee, New Orleans, Green, C.J, Houston, Washington, New England, New York, East Rutherford, N.J, Kansas, Indianapolis, skidding Chicago .

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is in concussion protocol, putting his status in question for when Las Vegas visits the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. If Garoppolo can't play, the Raiders will go with 15-year veteran Brian Hoyer or rookie Aidan O'Connell. The Raiders signed Garoppolo in the offseason after parting ways with nine-year starter Derek Carr, who now plays for the New Orleans Saints. McDaniels and Garoppolo have a history back to when both were with the New England Patriots, McDaniels as offensive coordinator and Garoppolo as Tom Brady's backup. “But that's playing quarterback in the NFL, and he's done it well before.”Like Garoppolo, Hoyer and McDaniels share a Patriots background.

Persons: HENDERSON, Jimmy Garoppolo, Garoppolo, Josh McDaniels, Minkah Fitzpatrick, Brian Hoyer, Aidan O'Connell, McDaniels, ”, ” McDaniels, Derek Carr, Tom Brady's, he's, that's, Hoyer, O'Connell, ___ Organizations: — Raiders, Las Vegas, Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Pittsburgh Steelers, Steelers, Raiders, New, New Orleans Saints, New England Patriots, San Francisco 49ers, NFC, NFL, Garoppolo, Patriots, The Raiders, Purdue Locations: Nev, Francisco’s, New Orleans

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Saints quarterback Derek Carr left the game against the Green Bay Packers with a shoulder injury after getting sacked in the third quarter of New Orleans’ game on Sunday. Carr remained on the ground for a few minutes after getting hit hard on Rashan Gary's third down sack in the third quarter. They updated his status early in the fourth quarter by ruling him out for the game. Backup quarterback Jameis Winston entered the game on the Saints’ next series. Carr has gone 13 of 18 for 103 yards, including an 8-yard touchdown pass to Jimmy Graham.

Persons: Derek Carr, Carr, Jameis Winston, Saints ’, Jimmy Graham, ___ Organizations: —, Green Bay Packers, Saints, Oakland, Las Vegas Raiders Locations: GREEN, Wis, New Orleans

Fourteen NFL teams are 1-1 and Pro Picks also has an even record through two weeks. Pro Picks doesn’t expect a Giants team that has been outclassed in six of eight quarters to keep it close. Looking at the 49ers to kick off a big week for favorites around the league. Against spread: 0-2. Against spread: 2-0.

Persons: Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey, Daniel Jones, Saquon Barkley, Barkley, FanDuel, Josh Allen, Sam Howell, Brandon Staley’s, Cousins, Bill Belichick, Aaron Rodgers, Zach Wilson, Trevor Lawrence, QB C.J ., Lamar Jackson, Anthony Richardson, Ryan Kelly, Bijan Robinson, Dak Prescott, Sean Payton can’t, Russell Wilson, Tua Tagovailoa, Travis Kelce, Chris Jones, Bryce Young, Geno Smith, Deshaun Watson, Nick Chubb, Jim Schwartz, Ryan Tannehill, Derek Carr, Jordan Love, haven’t, Baker Mayfield, Tom Brady, Joe Burrow’s, ___ Organizations: NFL, San Francisco 49ers, Niners, NFC, New York Giants, Giants, Arizona, 49ers, 49ERS, BUFFALO AT WASHINGTON Line, Bills, Buffalo, BEST BET, PITTSBURGH, LAS VEGAS, Steelers, The Raiders, ANGELES CHARGERS, MINNESOTA, Chargers, Vikings, VIKINGS, JETS Line, Patriots, Jets, PATRIOTS, HOUSTON AT JACKSONVILLE Line, Jaguars, JAGUARS, INDIANAPOLIS, BALTIMORE, Ravens, Pro Bowl, Colts, RAVENS, ATLANTA AT DETROIT, Falcons, Lions, LIONS, DALLAS AT ARIZONA Line, Cowboys, New York, woeful Cardinals, COWBOYS, DENVER, MIAMI Line, Dolphins, Broncos, DOLPHINS, CHICAGO, KANSAS CITY, Chiefs, Super Bowl, The Bears, CHIEFS, CAROLINA, SEATTLE Line, Panthers, Seahawks, Detroit . SEAHAWKS, TENNESSEE AT CLEVELAND Line, Browns, BROWNS, Packers, PACKERS, PHILADELPHIA, TAMPA BAY, Eagles, Buccaneers, Bucs, EAGLES, ANGELES RAMS, CINCINNATI Line, Rams, Bengals, AFC, BENGALS Locations: Francisco, New York, Minnesota, New England, QB C.J . Stroud, Cincinnati, KANSAS

Jones replaced the injured Jamaal Williams late in the first half and ran for 34 yards on 12 carries. It was big for him and big for us.”The Saints' defense did the rest, holding Panthers rookie Bryce Young to 153 yards passing in his home debut. New Orleans limited Carolina (0-2) to 239 yards and sacked Young, the top overall pick in the draft, four times. In the third quarter, the Panthers brought in Young's backup, Andy Dalton, presumably to run a quarterback sneak on fourth-and-inches. You make a few plays and you’re at 28 points.”INJURIESSaints: Williams left the game in midway through the second quarter and did not return.

Persons: CHARLOTTE, — Tony Jones, Chris Olave, Jones, Blake Grupe, Jamaal Williams, Dennis Allen, “, ”, Bryce Young, Young, ” Young, Adam Thielen, Thielen, Derek Carr, Carr, Olave, you’re, Allen, ” Olave, Jones ’, Taysom Hill, ” Carr, Carolina couldn't, Miles Sanders, Andy Dalton, Dalton, Cade Mays, Eddy Pineiro, Carl Granderson, Paulson Adaebo, ” Allen, Frank Reich, “ It’s, ” Reich, Williams, Shaq Thompson, Reich, Thompson, Trevor, DeShawn Williams, ___ Organizations: New, Saints, Carolina Panthers, Panthers, . New, Tennessee, Atlanta, NFC, ” Panthers, Veteran, Sunday, Seattle Locations: N.C, New Orleans, ., . New Orleans, Carolina, Tampa, Green

☆ What we learned from Week 1 of 2023 NFL season
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-12 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —Week 1 of the new NFL season is in books and there are no shortage of talking points. This year’s influx of rookies made their first steps in the NFL over the weekend with varying success. Most notably was the serious-looking injury suffered by Aaron Rodgers on his New York Jets debut on Monday Night Football. It is the second serious injury Dobbins has suffered in his short NFL career after he tore his ACL, ruling him out of the 2021 season entirely. Matt Durisko/APAlso, can Zach Wilson – who was relegated to the Jets’ bench after Rodgers’ arrival – maintain a playoff push?

Persons: –, Brock Purdy, Matt Freed, – Bryce Young, C.J ., Anthony Richardson –, Richardson, Bijan Robinson, he’s, Robinson, Danny Karnik, Derek Carr, Jimmy Garoppolo, Baker Mayfield, Jordan Love, Aaron Rodgers, Sam Howell, Quinn Harris, Rodgers, Robert Saleh, Achilles, MRI’s, it’s, ” Rodgers, Michael Owens, Dobbins, John Harbaugh, Joe Burrow, Justin Herbert, Brandon Aiyuk, Matt Durisko, Zach Wilson – Organizations: CNN, NFL, Super, San Francisco 49ers, Pittsburgh Steelers, C.J, Stroud, Atlanta Falcons, Young’s Carolina Panthers, Carolina Panthers, New, New Orleans Saints, Las Vegas Raiders, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Green Bay Packers, Soldier Field, NFC North, Chicago Bears, Getty, New York Jets, Monday, Jets, Packers, Buffalo Bills, Bills, Baltimore Ravens, Houston Texans, Steelers, Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, Detroit Lions, Kansas City Chiefs, Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Bengals, Browns, Bengals, Los Angeles Chargers, Miami Dolphins, Chargers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Washington, Philadelphia Eagles, New England Patriots, Indianapolis Colts, Kansas City Chiefs Carolina Panthers, Atlanta Falcons Houston Texans, Baltimore Ravens Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns Jacksonville Jaguars, Indianapolis Colts Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Minnesota Vikings Tennessee Titans, New Orleans Saints San Francisco 49ers, Pittsburgh Steelers Arizona Cardinals, Washington Commanders Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears Las Vegas Raiders, Denver Broncos Miami Dolphins, Los Angeles Chargers Philadelphia Eagles, New England Patriots Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants Buffalo Bills Locations: C.J . Stroud, New Orleans, Florida, Washington, J.K, Sunday’s

☆ NFL roundup: Saints sneak past Chiefs in final minute
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-14 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

The Chiefs trailed 17-7 at halftime, but Shane Buechele completed touchdown passes to Justyn Ross and Kekoa Crawford during the third quarter to put Kansas City ahead. It was 24-17 until Saints rookie quarterback Jake Haener found Ellis Merriweather for a 2-yard touchdown pass with 1:20 remaining in the game. But Chiefs QB Chris Oladokun tried a screen past left and Phillips, a defensive lineman, tipped it down to himself to give the Saints the ball in field-goal range. His 9-yard pass to Keelan Cole Sr. with 34 seconds left in the second quarter put the Raiders ahead 14-7. It tied the game at 7-7 with 8:29 left in the second quarter.

Persons: Carl Granderson, Kyle Phillips, Isaiah Foskey, Read, Kyle Phillips snagged, Blake Grupe's, Shane Buechele, Justyn Ross, Kekoa Crawford, Jake Haener, Ellis Merriweather, Chris Oladokun, Phillips, Patrick Mahomes, Derek Carr, Carr, Keith Kirkwood, Mahomes, Aidan O'Connell, O'Connell, Keelan Cole, McCormick, Daniel Carlson's, Chase Garbers, Trey Lance, Sam Darnold, Brandon Allen, Allen, San Francisco's, Ross Dwelley Organizations: New Orleans Saints, Kansas City Chiefs, Caesars, Chiefs, Kansas City, Saints, Raiders, 49ers, Las Vegas, Thomson Locations: New Orleans , Louisiana, USA, New Orleans, Francisco, San

☆ Steph Curry hits hole-in-one at celebrity golf tournament sparking wild celebrations
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-16 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Curry made a sublime hole-in-one on the par-3, 152-yard seventh hole at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course on day two of the American Century Championship celebrity tournament in Stateline, Nevada. That’s (peace sign).”The hole-in-one helped Curry rise up the rankings at the event, which uses the Modified Stableford format whereby points are awarded by score per hole. Curry hits his tee on the 18th hole on day two of the 2023 American Century Championship. The American Century Championship features more than 80 sports stars from across US sports, including Hall of Famers and current athletes. Alongside Curry, the tournament features such sporting luminaries as current NFL stars Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Aaron Rodgers, Derek Carr and Davante Adams.

Persons: Steph Curry, We’ve, Curry, ” Curry, ”, Isaiah Vazquez, Mardy Fish, Joe Pavelski, Hall, Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Aaron Rodgers, Derek Carr, Davante Adams Organizations: CNN, NBA, Edgewood, American Century, Golden State Warriors, ESPN, NHL, Hall of Famers, Hollywood, NFL Locations: Stateline , Nevada, “, Lake Tahoe

☆ Chris Smith: Former NFL defensive end dies aged 31
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-19 | by ( Matt Foster | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Former NFL defensive end Chris Smith has died, his former agent said on Tuesday. Smith spent eight seasons in the NFL and played for seven franchises. Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire/Getty Images/FileThe Browns tweeted their condolences on Tuesday. “We are deeply saddened by the passing of former Browns DE Chris Smith,” the message reads. “Rest in paradise Chris Smith,” wrote Browns tight end David Njoku on Twitter.

☆ NFL roundup: 49ers clip Raiders in OT, win 9th straight
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-02 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +12 min

Jones completed 19 of 24 passes for 177 yards and had 11 carries for a team-high 91 rushing yards. Buccaneers 30, Panthers 24Tom Brady threw three touchdown passes to Mike Evans and orchestrated a fourth-quarter comeback as Tampa Bay clinched the NFC South by beating visiting Carolina. Jerick McKinnon caught two touchdown passes and Blake Bell also made a scoring grab for the Chiefs (13-3). Cooper caught touchdown passes of 46 and 33 yards and running back Nick Chubb had 104 yards on 14 carries. Seahawks 23, Jets 6Geno Smith threw two touchdown passes as Seattle remained in the playoff race with a win against visiting New York.

☆ NFL roundup: Patriots fumble away game to Raiders on last play
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-19 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +9 min

Carr completed 20 of 38 passes for 231 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. Bengals 34, Buccaneers 23Joe Burrow threw four touchdown passes to help Cincinnati overcome a 17-point deficit and upend host Tampa Bay for its sixth straight win. Chicago regained possession trailing 17-13 with 8:25 to play after Jake Elliott's 38-yard field goal attempt bounced off the right upright. Saints 21, Falcons 18Andy Dalton threw two touchdown passes and Taysom Hill threw another one as host New Orleans defeated Atlanta. Dalton completed 11 of 17 passes for 151 yards and connected with Juwan Johnson for touchdowns of 19 and 22 yards.

☆ DeVante Parker: NFL says it is reviewing an apparent head injury incident during Monday's Patriots game
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-14 | by ( Kevin Dotson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +27 min

CNN —The NFL and the NFL Players Association are looking into an incident in which an apparent head injury to New England Patriots wide receiver DeVante Parker seemingly went unnoticed by medical staff and spotters, league spokesman Brian McCarthy tells CNN. Jeff Dean/AP Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams catches a pass against Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard on December 11. Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP Minnesota wide receiver Justin Jefferson dives for a two-point conversion during the Vikings' 29-22 victory over the Chicago Bears. Gerald Herbert/AP Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. is tripped up by Denver Broncos cornerback K'Waun Williams. Gary A. Vasquez/USA Today Sports/Reuters New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas makes a reception against Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J.

☆ Cardinals vs Patriots: Arizona's woes continue as Kyler Murray hurt in 27-13 loss to New England
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-13 | by ( Amy Woodyatt | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +27 min

Jeff Dean/AP Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams catches a pass against Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard on December 11. Gary McCullough/AP Green Bay Packers wide receiver Samori Toure is tackled by Detroit Lions safety Will Harris. Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP Minnesota wide receiver Justin Jefferson dives for a two-point conversion during the Vikings' 29-22 victory over the Chicago Bears. Gerald Herbert/AP Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. is tripped up by Denver Broncos cornerback K'Waun Williams. Gary A. Vasquez/USA Today Sports/Reuters New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas makes a reception against Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J.

☆ Baker Mayfield leads Los Angeles Rams to improbable win 2 days after joining the team
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-09 | by ( Jill Martin | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —After the Los Angeles Rams claimed him off waivers Tuesday, quarterback Baker Mayfield got acclimated with his new teammates very quickly on Thursday as they hosted the Las Vegas Raiders. In a sensational introduction, Mayfield led the Rams back from a 16-3 deficit, capping the game off with a 98-yard drive in a two-minute drill situation – with no timeouts – to win 17-16. Baker Mayfield throws a pass during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Los Angeles Rams on December 8 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. The drive was capped by a 23-yard Mayfield touchdown pass to Jefferson with 10 seconds left. Taylor Rapp sealed the win for Los Angeles by intercepting a Derek Carr pass with two seconds left.

☆ Henry Anderson: Carolina Panthers defensive end reveals he recently had stroke -- but wants to play on Sunday
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-08 | by ( Alasdair Howorth | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +26 min

Tony Gutierrez/AP Buffalo wide receiver Stefon Diggs digs into a turkey leg after the Bills defeated Detroit on Thanksgiving Day. Gary McCullough/AP Green Bay Packers wide receiver Samori Toure is tackled by Detroit Lions safety Will Harris. Norm Hall/Getty Images Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen hurdles Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid as he scrambles for a first down. Gerald Herbert/AP Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. is tripped up by Denver Broncos cornerback K'Waun Williams. Gary A. Vasquez/USA Today Sports/Reuters New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas makes a reception against Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J.

☆ Von Miller: Buffalo Bills defensive star is out for the season with torn ACL
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-08 | by ( Amy Woodyatt | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +25 min

Tony Gutierrez/AP Buffalo wide receiver Stefon Diggs digs into a turkey leg after the Bills defeated Detroit on Thanksgiving Day. Norm Hall/Getty Images Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen hurdles Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid as he scrambles for a first down. Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP Minnesota wide receiver Justin Jefferson dives for a two-point conversion during the Vikings' 29-22 victory over the Chicago Bears. Gerald Herbert/AP Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. is tripped up by Denver Broncos cornerback K'Waun Williams. Gary A. Vasquez/USA Today Sports/Reuters New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas makes a reception against Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J.

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