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☆ They were the top two seeds in the NFC. Now they’re both in danger of missing the playoffs.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-27 | by ( Rohan Nadkarni | Rohan Nadkarni Is A Sports Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

Both franchises have made the playoffs in three straight seasons, with Dallas winning 12 games each from 2021 to 2024. Last year, the 49ers were the top seed in the NFC, while the Cowboys finished second. Entering their Week 8 showdown on “Sunday Night Football,” Dallas and San Francisco have been two of the more disappointing teams in the NFL. After having thrown only 15 interceptions in his first 25 games, he has thrown seven in seven games this season. The Cowboys were fifth in opponent yards per game last season and have fallen to 24th this season.

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☆ Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa clears concussion protocol and will start Sunday
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( Rohan Nadkarni | Rohan Nadkarni Is A Sports Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has cleared the NFL’s five-step concussion protocol and will start Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals, the team announced Friday. Tagovailoa has not played since Week 2 after he suffered a concussion in a Thursday night game against the Buffalo Bills. Sunday’s game against the Cardinals will mark 45 days since Tagovailoa sustained the concussion, at least the third of his professional career. In his two appearances this season, Tagovailoa completed 40 of 62 passes for 483 yards with two touchdowns and three interceptions. In July, Miami signed Tagovailoa, the fifth pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, to a four-year, $212.4 million contract extension with $167.1 million guaranteed.

Persons: Tua Tagovailoa, Tagovailoa, Mike McDaniel, Tagovailoa’s, “, ”, ” Tagovailoa Organizations: Miami Dolphins, Arizona Cardinals, Buffalo Bills, Cardinals, NFL, Bills, Dolphins, AFC, Tagovailoa Locations: Miami

☆ Trump and allies spread false noncitizen voting claims and World Series preview: Morning Rundown
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( Elizabeth Robinson | Elizabeth Robinson Is A Newsletter Editor For Nbc News | Based In Los Angeles. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +10 min

A World Series matchup for the ages is set to begin. The teams haven’t met in the World Series since 1981, and there are a host of other benchmarks that make this series extra exciting. Sports reporter Rohan Nadkarni explains the significance of this year’s Fall Classic and what to watch for:⚾ What makes the 2024 World Series so exciting? “Nevada” by YoungBoy Never Broke AgainRead more about the 2024 World Series. The report coincidentally comes on the eve of the World Series, one of the biggest sporting events in the U.S.

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☆ New York Liberty win first WNBA championship in franchise history
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-21 | by ( Rohan Nadkarni | Rohan Nadkarni Is A Sports Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

The New York Liberty won their first championship in franchise history Sunday, defeating the Minnesota Lynx 67-62 in an overtime thriller to win the series in five games. The Liberty entered the 2024 WNBA Finals as the lone original WNBA franchise without a championship, losing in their previous five finals appearances. The Liberty won the final period seven to two. The series began with a shocking win by Minnesota, which won Game 1 95-93 in overtime on the road. The Liberty rebounded with a comfortable 80-66 win in Game 2, before Ionescu’s deep three capped off another nail-biter in Game 3.

Persons: Breanna Stewart, Stewart, Jonquel Jones, Leonie Fiebich, Nyara, Sabrina Ionescu, Ionescu, Jones, Sabally, —, Napheesa Collier, Collier Organizations: New York Liberty, Minnesota Lynx, Liberty, WNBA, New, Las Vegas Aces, Lynx, Minnesota, York, Aces, New York Locations: New York, York, Minnesota

☆ Eagles RB Saquon Barkley outgains Giants in first game against former team
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-20 | by ( Rohan Nadkarni | Rohan Nadkarni Is A Sports Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley rushed for 176 yards on 17 carries against the New York Giants, his former team, outgaining their offense on Sunday by himself. The second overall pick in the 2018 draft by New York, Barkley signed a three-year, $37.75 million contract with the Eagles in March. Saquon Barkley #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the game against the New York Giants on Sunday. Al Bello / Getty ImagesThrough five games entering Sunday, Barkley had run for 482 yards on 91 carries, with four touchdowns. The Jones-led passing offense hasn’t been much better after the team drafted wide receiver Malik Nabers with the sixth overall pick.

Persons: Saquon Barkley, Barkley, Daniel Jones, “ We’ve, Jones, Joe Schoen, Al Bello, hasn’t, Malik Nabers Organizations: Philadelphia Eagles, New York Giants, Giants, Eagles, New, Sunday, NFL, Philadelphia Locations: New York, York

☆ Browns QB Deshaun Watson carted off with apparent right leg injury
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-20 | by ( Rohan Nadkarni | Rohan Nadkarni Is A Sports Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson was carted off the field with an Achilles injury during the second quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals. He was running a quarterback draw when his right leg appeared to buckle and he hit the ground. He entered Sunday ranked 31st and last among all QBs in quarterback rating. Entering Sunday, the Browns’ passing offense was last in yards per game, yards per attempt and had suffered more sacks than any other team. Even if the Browns were to release Watson after this season, they would still owe him $92 million.

Persons: Deshaun Watson, Achilles, Watson, Dorian Thompson, Robinson, who’ve, Jason Miller Organizations: Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Browns, Cleveland Locations: Cleveland

☆ Clippers star Kawhi Leonard reportedly out indefinitely with knee inflammation
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( Rohan Nadkarni | Rohan Nadkarni Is A Sports Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard will be out indefinitely to start the season with right knee inflammation, reports ESPN. Leonard has not practiced with or played in any games for the Clippers during the preseason. Since then, his right knee has been a recurring issue. In 2023, Leonard missed the final three games of the Clippers’ first-round loss to the Phoenix Suns after tearing the meniscus in his right knee. The Clippers will tip off their regular season on Oct. 23 against the Suns.

Persons: Kawhi Leonard, Leonard, we’ve, Brian Shaw, “, ” Leonard, Angeles, Paul George, George Organizations: Los Angeles Clippers, ESPN, Clippers, Dallas Mavericks, Team USA, Paris, ” Clippers, Western, Los Angeles, Phoenix Suns, Philadelphia 76ers, Suns Locations: Los

☆ The Vikings are Super Bowl contenders thanks to a QB nobody else wanted
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( Rohan Nadkarni | Rohan Nadkarni Is A Sports Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

Sunday’s NFC North tilt between the 5-0 Minnesota Vikings and the 4-1 Detroit Lions won’t be only a matchup for divisional supremacy or a possible playoff preview. With no competition at quarterback, Goff took advantage in 2022. Quarterback Sam Darnold of the Minnesota Vikings. With the Vikings, though, Darnold has posted the best passer rating and quarterback rating of his career so far. (Forget only the division, the Lions will enter this matchup as a Super Bowl contender.)

Persons: Jared Goff, Sam Darnold, Goff, J.J . McCarthy, McCarthy, Albert Breer, Dan Campbell, Kevin Clark, Matthew, Stafford, Goff —, —, Sean McVay, Goff wasn’t, Justin Fields, Mac Jones, Kenny Pickett, Stephen Maturen, Darnold, Darnold hasn’t Organizations: Minnesota Vikings, Detroit Lions, Los Angeles Rams, New York Jets, Lions, NFC, Vikings, Rams, ”, Super, Los Angeles, Detroit, Jets, Carolina Panthers, San Francisco 49ers Locations: Detroit, Los, Los Angeles, Minnesota, Darnold

☆ Buffalo Bills trade for WR Amari Cooper in deal with Cleveland Browns
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-15 | by ( Rohan Nadkarni | Rohan Nadkarni Is A Sports Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

The Buffalo Bills have acquired wide receiver Amari Cooper from the Cleveland Browns in exchange for a third-round pick, the teams announced Tuesday. The Browns will also receive a seventh-round pick in 2026, while the Bills acquire a sixth-round pick in 2025 in addition to Cooper. In six games so far this season, Cooper has 24 catches for 250 yards and two touchdowns. Two of Buffalo’s top four players in receiving yards are a tight end and a running back. In 146 career games, Cooper has 9,736 yards and 62 touchdowns.

Persons: Amari Cooper, Cooper, Josh Allen, Stefon Diggs, Deshaun Watson Organizations: Buffalo Bills, Cleveland Browns, Browns, Bills, Buffalo, AFC East, Oakland Raiders, Dallas Cowboys, New York Jets, Tennessee Titans

☆ Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa expected to return in 2024, coach Mike McDaniel says
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Rohan Nadkarni | Rohan Nadkarni Is A Sports Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel expects quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to play again this season, he said Monday. Tagovailoa has not played since suffering a concussion against the Buffalo Bills on Sept. 12. Tagovailoa must also clear the NFL’s concussion protocol before he is eligible to play, a process that begins only after he’s activated from IR. The concussion Tagovailoa sustained against the Bills is at least the third of his professional career. Tagovailoa was also suspected of having a third concussion that season, a controversy that led to an overhaul of the NFL’s concussion protocol.

Persons: Mike McDaniel, Tua Tagovailoa, Tagovailoa, “, ” McDaniel Organizations: Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Bills, Dolphins, Arizona Cardinals, Bills, NFL, Miami, Indianapolis Colts Locations: Miami, Arizona

☆ Cowboys crushed by Lions in fourth straight home loss
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Rohan Nadkarni | Rohan Nadkarni Is A Sports Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

The Dallas Cowboys were walloped at home Sunday, getting blown out to the tune of 47-9 by the Detroit Lions — the Cowboys’ fourth straight loss at home dating to last postseason. The Lions had a 27-6 lead after two quarters — continuing a disturbing trend for the Cowboys. Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott struggled, throwing for only 178 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions before he was pulled in the fourth quarter. The loss dropped the Cowboys to third place in the NFC East, behind the Philadelphia Eagles and the Washington Commanders. After the game, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was asked if he was contemplating a coaching change.

Persons: Jared Goff, Dallas ’, David Montgomery, Jahmyr Gibbs, Dak Prescott, Prescott, Aidan Hutchinson, Jerry Jones, ” Jones, Mike McCarthy, “ I’m Organizations: Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Detroit Lions, Cowboys, Lions, Dallas, Detroit, Green Bay Packers, NFC East, Philadelphia Eagles, Washington, Minnesota Vikings, NFC, Vikings, San Francisco 49ers Locations: Dallas

☆ NFL sack leader, Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson carted off with leg injury
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-13 | by ( Rohan Nadkarni | Rohan Nadkarni Is A Sports Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: 1 min

Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson was carted off the field during the third quarter of the Lions’ matchup with the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. Hutchinson left the field after sacking Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott on a second-down play. Hutchinson was in the middle of tackling Prescott when his left leg appeared to collide with a teammate. Hutchinson entered the game leading the NFL in sacks with six and a half. The Lions selected Hutchinson second overall in the 2022 NFL draft.

Persons: Aidan Hutchinson, Hutchinson, Dak Prescott, Prescott Organizations: Detroit Lions, Lions, Dallas Cowboys, Cowboys, Fox, NFL, Detroit

☆ Caleb Williams has never looked more like the No. 1 pick
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-13 | by ( Rohan Nadkarni | Rohan Nadkarni Is A Sports Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

In a battle of the quarterbacks, Chicago Bears signal-caller Caleb Williams reached new heights in his team’s 35-16 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. Williams also showed off his skills as a runner, like on this 24-yard scramble in the second quarter. After a slow start to the season, Williams’ game has steadily progressed. Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels has outperformed Williams so far this season, but the gap has closed considerably the last few weeks. After Sunday’s game, Williams has now thrown for 1,317 yards with nine touchdowns and five interceptions.

Persons: Caleb Williams, Williams, Trevor Lawrence, Williams ’, Keenan Allen, Jayden Daniels Organizations: Chicago Bears, Jacksonville Jaguars, Bears, Jaguars, Chicago, Washington Locations: London

Quarterbacks Jayden Daniels versus Lamar Jackson should be pure fireworks, but it's far from the only intriguing matchup this weekend. Henry has scored in all five games this season while rushing for a league-high 572 yards. Considering down and distance, Henry has rushed for 229 yards more than expected, according to advanced NFL stats. Kirk Cousins, meanwhile, is fifth in passing yards per game despite a slow start for Atlanta’s offense. The Lions are conceding 349.0 yards per game, 11th-worst in the NFL.

Persons: Jayden Daniels, Lamar Jackson, Robert Saleh, QB Drake Maye, Daniels, Jackson, Derrick Henry, Henry, Joe Flacco, Flacco, Anthony Richardson, Will Levis, Derek Carr, Spencer Rattler, Deshaun Watson, it’s, Devonta Smith, A.J, Brown, Aidan O’Connell, Gardner Minshew, Davante Adams, isn’t, Justin Fields, Russell Wilson, —, Joe Burrow, Buffalo skidding, Josh Allen, Robert Saleh —, Aaron Rodgers, “, ”, haven’t, Caleb Williams, Jordan Love, they're, Drake Maye, Maye, Bo Nix hasn’t, He’s, Justin Herbert, Andy Dalton, Kirk Cousins, Dak Prescott Organizations: Ravens, The Buffalo Bills, New York Jets, Cowboys, Detroit Lions, Dallas, NFC, Patriots, Houston Texans, Washington, NFL, Colts, Titans, Richardson, Buccaneers, Kansas City, Browns, Eagles, Cleveland, Steelers, Raiders, Las Vegas, Pittsburgh, Bengals, Giants, Bills, Jets, Lions, Buffalo, Jaguars, Bears, Chicago, Panthers, Rams, Jacksonville, Cardinals, Packers, Green, Los, Arizona, 49ers, Texans, Dolphins, Houston, Chargers, Broncos, Denver, Falcons, Prescott, The Lions Locations: Baltimore, New England, Washington, Jacksonville, New Orleans, Cincinnati, London, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Tampa Bay and New York, Carolina, Pittsburgh

☆ American sports commissioners unite for new anti-hate campaign
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-10 | by ( Rohan Nadkarni | Rohan Nadkarni Is A Sports Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

The commissioners of MLB, MLS, the NBA, NFL, NHL, NWSL and WNBA, as well as the president of NASCAR, are the brainchildren behind a new campaign to curb hate in America. The Foundation to Combat Antisemitism, founded by New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, will back the campaign called “Timeout Against Hate.” Kraft met with the commissioners of the aforementioned sports leagues earlier this year to discuss a potential campaign, and they are committing $50 million to spread the message. “Why in sports do you take a timeout?,” Kraft told NBC News. Last year, Kraft met with more than 80 sports figures to discuss how sports could be used to combat hate in America. The commissioners ultimately gathered in the NFL’s “main conference room,” per Kraft.

Persons: Robert Kraft, ” Kraft, —, Shaquille O’Neal, Billie Jean King, Candace Parker, Joe Torre, Kraft, Roger Goodell, “, ” Goodell, ” Organizations: MLB, MLS, NBA, NFL, NHL, NWSL, NASCAR, The Foundation, Combat, New England Patriots, NBC News, Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers, Kraft Locations: America, Germany, York

☆ Breanna Stewart seeks redemption in second straight WNBA Finals apperance
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-10 | by ( Rohan Nadkarni | Rohan Nadkarni Is A Sports Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart has a golden opportunity to complete her redemption tour as the franchise aims for its first championship when the WNBA Finals tip off Thursday. The Liberty lost to the Las Vegas Aces in the Finals last year, Stewart’s first season with the team. 1 overall pick, struggled during the postseason run, averaging career playoff worsts in points per game and field-goal percentage. She especially struggled in the championship round, averaging only 16.3 points per game on 36.2% shooting from the field. “No matter what, it’s a really tough time,” Stewart said the night New York clinched a Finals berth.

Persons: Breanna Stewart, Stewart’s, Stewart, Becky Hammon, ” Hammon, Las, Kelsey Plum, it’s, ” Stewart, Marta, ”, Stewart —, Napheesa Collier, Collier, A'Ja Wilson, “ We’re, “ Organizations: New York Liberty, WNBA, Liberty, Las Vegas Aces, New, Las, Aces, York, Seattle Storm, Minnesota Lynx, Lynx, Connecticut Huskies, Paris Olympics Locations: Las Vegas, Minnesota Lynx . New York, Minnesota

☆ Aaron Rodgers on accusations he wanted Jets coach Robert Saleh fired: 'Patently false'
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-09 | by ( Rohan Nadkarni | Rohan Nadkarni Is A Sports Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers on Wednesday refuted speculation that he played a role in the firing of head coach Robert Saleh. “I resent any of those accusations because they’re patently false,” Rodgers said on "The Pat McAfee Show" when asked if he played a role in Saleh’s dismissal. “I love Coach Saleh, we have a very solid relationship. Aaron Rodgers and coach Robert Saleh last month during a home game. After the game, Saleh said they could be linked to the tricky cadence Rodgers uses.

Persons: Aaron Rodgers, Robert Saleh, “, ” Rodgers, Pat McAfee, Saleh, Rodgers, Adam, Robert, he’s, Woody Johnson, New York, He’s, Jim McIsaac, rebuff, didn't Organizations: New York Jets, Jets, Minnesota Vikings, Vikings, Buffalo Bills, AFC East, Denver Broncos, New England Patriots Locations: London, New

☆ Saints QB Derek Carr will miss multiple games with an oblique injury: Reports
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( Rohan Nadkarni | Rohan Nadkarni Is A Sports Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr is expected to miss multiple games with an oblique injury according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport. Carr was injured in the fourth quarter of the Saints’ 26-13 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday night. Carr has completed 70.3% of his passes for New Orleans (2-3) so far this season, the second-best mark of his career. The Saints scored 91 points in the first two weeks of the season but only 67 over the last three. The Saints' next two games are against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this upcoming Sunday, and the Denver Broncos the following Thursday.

Persons: Derek Carr, Mike Garafolo, Ian Rapoport, Carr, ” Carr, Jake Haener, Haener Organizations: Orleans Saints, NFL, Saints, Kansas City Chiefs, New, Kansas City, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Denver Broncos Locations: New Orleans, Carr

☆ Patriots rookie QB Drake Maye to make first career start Sunday vs. Texans: Reports
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( Rohan Nadkarni | Rohan Nadkarni Is A Sports Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

The New England Patriots will start rookie quarterback Drake Maye in their Week 6 matchup against the Houston Texans, per multiple reports. Maye was the third overall pick in April’s NFL Draft and will be making his first career start. Maye, 22, has appeared in only one game for New England so far this season. New England is also second-to-last in the league in points per game and total yards per game. New England will play the Texans coming off a loss to the Dolphins, in which the Patriots had only 148 yards passing.

Persons: Drake Maye, Maye, Jacoby Brissett, Brissett, Chicago's Caleb Williams, Washington's Jayden Daniels, Mac Jones Organizations: New England Patriots, Houston Texans, NFL, Patriots, AFC East, New York Jets, Miami Dolphins, North Carolina, ACC, Texans, Dolphins Locations: Maye, New England, England, Mac Jones . New England

☆ Khalen Saunders, brother of Taylor Swift backup dancer, picks off Patrick Mahomes
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( Rohan Nadkarni | Rohan Nadkarni Is A Sports Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

Taylor Swift had more than one connection on the field in the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the New Orleans Saints on Monday. Khalen Saunders, a defensive tackle for the Saints, is the brother of Kameron Saunders, a backup dancer for Swift — who was in attendance Monday night — during her widely acclaimed Eras Tour. Khalen Saunders #50 of the New Orleans Saints returns an interception during the third quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, in Kansas City, Mo., on Monday. Khalen Saunders, 28, is in his second year with the Saints. He played four seasons with Kansas City and won two Super Bowls with the team (and Kelce) before he joined New Orleans in 2022.

Persons: Taylor Swift, Khalen Saunders, Kameron Saunders, Swift, Khalen, Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Jamie Squire Organizations: Kansas City Chiefs, New Orleans Saints, GEHA, Arrowhead, ESPN, Chiefs, New, Saints, Kansas City Locations: Kansas City, Mo, London, New Orleans

☆ Taylor Swift attends 'Monday Night Football' in Kansas City for Chiefs-Saints
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( Rohan Nadkarni | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

Pop star Taylor Swift, the girlfriend of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, is attending her first Chiefs game since Week 2 on Monday night. Swift was spotted entering Kansas City’s stadium leading up to the team’s matchup with the New Orleans Saints. She first began appearing at Chiefs games in September of last season. Though Kansas City is undefeated, Kelce hasn’t played up to his usual standard this year. Through four games, he is averaging the fewest yards per reception and yards per game of his career.

Persons: Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, Swift, Kelce —, Kelce, Kelce hasn’t, Isiah Pacheco, Rashee Rice Organizations: Kansas City Chiefs, Chiefs, New, New Orleans Saints, Kelce, Chargers, Kansas City Locations: Kansas, New Orleans

☆ Texans, Bengals, Cardinals headline biggest wins of NFL Week 5
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-07 | by ( Rohan Nadkarni | Rohan Nadkarni Is A Sports Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

The second quarter of the NFL season began Sunday with some key matchups — an important AFC North showdown, a potential playoff preview between AFC contenders, a pivotal divisional battle in the NFC West and more. Texans get statement win over the BillsIs Houston the biggest challenger to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC? The Cardinals escaped with a 24-23 win in San Francisco on Sunday despite trailing by 10 in the fourth quarter. Niners kicker Jake Moody was injured in the second quarter, which played a factor in the loss. Seattle’s loss keeps both the 49ers and Cardinals within one game of the division lead.

Persons: Stroud, Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow, Burrow, Jackson, Derrick Henry, Jordan Mason, Brock Purdy, Kyle Shanahan, Kyler Murray, Purdy, Jake Moody, San Francisco, Arizona —, Daniel Jones Organizations: NFL, AFC, NFC, Texans, Bills, Houston, Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo, Jets, Dolphins, AFC East, Chiefs, Ravens, Bengals, Baltimore, Cincinnati, 49ers, The Cardinals, Sunday, Francisco, San, Giants, Seahawks, Cardinals, Seattle, New York Giants Locations: Buffalo, The, San Francisco, Arizona, York

☆ Deshaun Watson reaches new low in Browns' loss to Commanders
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-06 | by ( Rohan Nadkarni | Rohan Nadkarni Is A Sports Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

The Cleveland Browns fell to 1-4 with a loss to the Washington Commanders on Sunday after yet another dispiriting performance by quarterback Deshaun Watson. After five games, Watson has thrown for only five touchdowns while tossing three interceptions. It has been a downward trend for Watson ever since he began playing for the Browns toward the end of the 2022 season. Even Watson’s former backup Flacco — who threw more touchdown passes than Watson in fewer games with the Browns last year — is playing better. After Sunday’s loss, Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski stood by Watson.

Persons: Deshaun Watson, Watson, Baker Mayfield, Joe Flacco, Mayfield, Flacco, —, Kevin Stefanski, “, ” Organizations: Cleveland Browns, Washington, Browns, Cleveland, NFL, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Indianapolis Colts Locations: Cleveland, Mayfield

☆ Vikings stay undefeated in Sam Darnold revenge game against Jets
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-06 | by ( Rohan Nadkarni | Rohan Nadkarni Is A Sports Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

The Minnesota Vikings are still undefeated after a 23-17 win over the New York Jets in London. Quarterback Sam Darnold threw for 179 yards on Sunday against the team that drafted him first overall in 2018, but he was buoyed by a stellar performance from the Vikings defense. Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers threw for 244 yards and two scores, but he was inefficient, completing only 29 of 54 attempts. Rodgers led a short, five-play, 31-yard drive in the final minute of the first half for a New York touchdown. But after leading the Jets into Minnesota territory, Rodgers threw his third interception of the day, ensuring a loss for New York.

Persons: Sam Darnold, Aaron Rodgers, Rodgers ’, Andrew Van Ginkel, Rodgers, Darnold, Garrett Wilson Organizations: Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets, Vikings, Jets, New Locations: London, Minnesota, New York

Week 5 of the NFL season is here and we have a full slate of intriguing storylines to follow, led by a pair of players facing former teams. While Rodgers has the accolades, Minnesota's Sam Darnold has been the better quarterback so far this season. Cardinals (1-3) at 49ers (2-2)The 49ers’ offense has been banged up, but it rebounded last week in a win over New England. An NFL All-Pro four consecutive years while in Buffalo, Diggs is averaging a career-low 9.3 yards per catch in Houston. That’s not a good sign for a defense that has allowed 26.0 points per game, the fifth-highest average.

Persons: Sam Darnold, Stefon Diggs, Josh Allen, Aaron Rodgers, Rodgers, Minnesota's Sam Darnold, Jayden Daniels, Tyler Huntley, Jacoby Brissett, Jordan Love, that’s, Chiefs haven’t, Rashee Rice, Isiah Pacheco, —, Stefon, Texans ’ wideout, Diggs, C.J ., Nico Collins, It’s, Anthony Richardson, Richardson, Jonathan Taylor, Trevor Lawrence, Bryce Young, Caleb Williams, Davante Adams, Maxx Crosby, Adams, Gardner, Jakobi Meyers, Bo Nix, Nix, Geno Smith, Smith, Daniel Jones, Jones, Malik Nabers, Justin Fields, Russell Wilson, Wilson, Dallas ’, DeMarcus Lawrence, Micah Parsons Organizations: NFL, Minnesota, Vikings, Jets, Bills, Texans, Monday . Jets, NFC, York, Patriots, Broncos, Browns, Bengals, Cardinals, Washington . Dolphins, Dolphins, Pats, Ravens, AFC North, 49ers, New, NFC West . Packers, Rams, Packers, Chiefs, Saints, Kansas City, Colts, Jaguars, Indianapolis, Bears, Panthers, Raiders, Denver, Giants, Seahawks, Seattle, Detroit, Cowboys, Steelers, Pittsburgh, Dallas Locations: London, Baltimore, Cincinnati, New England, Orleans, Buffalo, Houston, C.J . Stroud , Houston, Jacksonville, Indianapolis, Carolina

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