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The Carolina Panthers fired their coach on Monday following the team’s NFL-worst 1-10 start in his first year at the helm. Instead, the Panthers are assured of a sixth straight losing season since Tepper bought the team in 2018 for $2.275 billion. Political Cartoons View All 1265 ImagesSpecial teams coordinator Chris Tabor will take over as interim head coach. Tabor will become the fifth head coach or interim head coach since Tepper bought the team. Tabor has never served as an NFL head coach.

Persons: CHARLOTTE, Frank Reich, David Tepper, Tepper, Reich, Bryce Young, Moore, Chris Tabor, Thomas Brown, Jim Caldwell, Tabor, Matt Rhule, Steve Wilks, haven’t, Pete McCulley, Nathaniel Hackett, Urban Meyer, Freddie Kitchens, Ron Rivera, Perry Fewell, Rhule, Wilks, Young, ___ Organizations: The Carolina Panthers, NFL, Panthers, Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Philadelphia Eagles, Indianapolis Colts, Carolina, San, Major League Soccer, Baylor, Chicago Bears, Young Locations: N.C, Carolina, San Francisco, Denver, Jacksonville, Cleveland, Arizona, Charlotte

☆ NFL's Black Friday game is the latest warning sign for traditional TV
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-24 | by ( Drew Richardson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

And with the game streaming the day after Thanksgiving, Amazon could capture some of the holiday viewership, which broke records last year. ESPN's pivotESPN has long ruled sports programming on traditional TV. Yet even as the streaming trend picks up, sports programming is helping keep cable and traditional TV alive, for the moment. Earlier this year, data firm Nielsen reported that traditional TV made up less than half of overall TV usage in July. A FOX Sports TV camera operator during the week 5 NFL game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 11, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Persons: Jacob Kupferman, National Football League's, it's, Brian Rolapp, CNBC's Julia Boorstin, Garth Brooks, Nielsen, Tim Nollen, John Hodulik, Bob Iger, CNBC's Boorstin, Patrick, David J, Griffin Organizations: Miami Dolphins, New York Jets, National Football, Amazon's, NFL, Detroit Lions, Dallas Cowboys, Fox, CBS, NBC, YouTube, Warner Bros, ESPN, UBS, Disney, Fox Sports, FOX Sports, Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, Mercedes, Benz, Getty Locations: Atlanta , Georgia

☆ Cowboys' Bland returns interception for record fifth touchdown
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-24 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Nov 23, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland (26) returns an interception for a touchdown in the fourth quarter against Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsNov 23 (Reuters) - Dallas defensive back DaRon Bland returned a record fifth interception for a touchdown on Thursday to help the Cowboys to a 45-10 win over the Washington Commanders. Bland had returned an interception for a touchdown on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers to grab a share of the single-season mark alongside Eric Allen (1993), Ken Houston (1971), and Jim Kearney (1972). The most decorated Olympic gymnast of all time immediately took to social media and posted on X, formerly known as Twitter: "That's my Husband!!!!!!! Reporting by Steve Keating in Toronto; Editing by Peter RutherfordOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: DaRon Bland, Sam Howell, Tim Heitman, Bland, Sam Howell's, Eric Allen, Ken Houston, Jim Kearney, Simone Biles, Jonathan Owens, Steve Keating, Peter Rutherford Organizations: Dallas Cowboys, Washington, T, Dallas, Cowboys, Washington Commanders, Carolina Panthers, Green Bay Packers, Detroit Lions, Thomson Locations: Arlington , Texas, USA, Dallas, Toronto

☆ NFL Week 11: Kelce brothers to play against each other for first time since Super Bowl
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-19 | by ( Hannah Brewitt | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

The Week 11 action concludes with the biggest game of the week – a Kelce vs. Kelce Super Bowl rematch. Jason Kelce’s Philadelphia Eagles will travel to Kansas City to take on Travis Kelce’s Chiefs in one of the most highly-anticipated matchups of the season – a Super Bowl LVII rematch and a potential Super Bowl LVIII preview. “I don’t need the Super Bowl to motivate me to beat my brother, or Andy Reid. I know what it takes now to be an NFL quarterback and not just be a college quarterback being in the NFL,” Thompson-Robinson told reporters. Australia: NFL+, ESPN, 7PlusBrazil: NFL+, ESPNCanada: NFL+, CTV, TSN, RDSGermany: NFL+, ProSieben MAXX, DAZNMexico: NFL+, TUDN, ESPN, Fox Sports, Sky SportsUK: NFL+, Sky Sports, ITV, Channel 5US: NFL+, CBS, NBC, FOX, ESPN, Amazon Prime

Persons: Joe Burrow, Jason Kelce’s, Travis, Taylor Swift’s, Jason, Magazine’s, “ It’s, it’s, ” Jason, Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift, Ralf Ibing, firo sportphoto, It’s, ” Travis, we’ve, Andy Reid, I’ve, ”, “, you’re, Deshaun Watson, Watson, “ I’m, I’m, ” Watson, Dorian Thompson, Robinson, Quarterback Dorian Thompson, Jason Miller, Thompson, Robsinson, “ I’ve, ” Thompson, Sean Payton, Kirk Cousins, – it’s, ” Payton, they’ve, They’ve, Stephen Maturen, haven’t, Kevin O’Connell, Sean, Payton, we’re, Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, —, it’ll, ProSieben MAXX Organizations: CNN, NFL, Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Ravens, AFC, Bengals, Philadelphia Eagles, Kansas City Chiefs, Jason Kelce’s Philadelphia Eagles, Kansas City, Travis Kelce’s Chiefs, Super Bowl, New, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh Steelers, Cleveland Browns, Minnesota Vikings, Denver Broncos, Denver, Chiefs, Broncos, “, Vikings, Minnesota, ” Vikings, Buffalo Bills, Bills, ”, Sunday Dallas Cowboys, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, Los Angeles Chargers, Green Bay Packers, Arizona Cardinals, Houston Texans, Tennessee Titans, Jacksonville Jaguars, Vegas Raiders, Miami Dolphins, New York Giants, Washington, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, San Francisco 49ers, New York Jets, Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, ESPN, 7Plus, ESPN Canada, CTV, TSN, RDS, DAZN, Fox Sports, Sky Sports UK, Sky Sports, ITV, Channel, CBS, NBC, FOX, Amazon Locations: Kansas, Buenos Aires, Philadelphia, “, elation, Minnesota, Denver, Australia, 7Plus Brazil, RDS Germany, DAZN Mexico

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland knew coming into Sunday’s game he needed one more pick-6 to etch his name into the NFL record books. 1 pick Bryce Young in the fourth quarter and returned it 30 yards for a touchdown, tying an NFL record with his fourth pick-6 of the season. “It just makes for another goal for me — to break it,” Bland said after the Cowboys hammered the lowly Panthers 33-10. Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy called it the play of the game, putting Dallas up 30-10 and all but assuring their fourth win in five games. Bland's score was a part of an outstanding defensive performance from the Cowboys, who sacked Young seven times and limited the Cowboys to 187 yards.

Persons: CHARLOTTE, DaRon Bland, Bland, Bryce Young, Eric Allen, Jim Kearney, Ken Houston, ” Bland, of Famer Rod Woodson, Jonathan Mingo, “, ”, Bland juked Young, Mike McCarthy, McCarthy, ” McCarthy, he's, “ It’s, It’s, He’s, ’ ” Bland Organizations: — Cowboys, NFL, Carolina Panthers, Cowboys, Panthers, of Famer, Central Catholic, Dallas, Washington, Bland, Fresno State, Young Locations: N.C, Kansas, Modesto , California

☆ Michael Oher: ‘The new film ‘Blindsided’ challenges the blockbuster’s take on the life of ex-NFL star
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | by ( George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

A new CNN documentary releasing on Thursday sheds light on the strained, complex relationship between former NFL player Michael Oher and the Tuohy family. This narrative is captured in “The Blind Side,” which followed a 2006 book of the same name by Michael Lewis. Oher sits on the beach during an NFL game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Buffalo Bills in 2010. A Tennessee judge terminated the Tuohy’s conservatorship over Oher in September. Tuohy sold his company for $220 million.” Oher declined to be interviewed for the CNN documentary, citing pending litigation, while the Tuohy family also declined an interview.

Persons: Michael Oher’s, “, Max, Michael Oher, Sean, Leigh Anne Tuohy, I’m, ” Quinterio Franklin, Oher, ” Anthony Burrow, ” Burrow, ”, Michael Lewis, Sandra Bullock, Oscar, SJ, ” Quinton Aaron, ” Oher, don’t, Jim Rome, Nick Wass, Joseph Crone, Oher’s Briarcrest, Nate Hale, Oher’s, ” Hale, Tuohy Organizations: CNN, NFL, Hollywood, Bowl, Briarcrest Christian School, Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Tennessee Titans, Carolina Panthers Locations: Memphis , Tennessee, Eads, Memphis, “, Hollywood, Tennessee, Oher

☆ David Tepper's Appaloosa raised its exposure to several big tech names — but not the most famous one
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-14 | by ( Alex Harring | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Appaloosa Management's David Tepper upped his stake in a handful of big technology names in the latest quarter — with one notable exception, regulatory fillings show. Broadcom , Cadence Design and Marvell Technology were among other stocks that Appaloosa zeroed out in the quarter. KE was Appaloosa's only new holding in the latest quarter, but amounted to just a $37 million position. In fact, Tepper's top five holdings are all mega-cap tech names, according to InsiderScore. The Pitt and Carnegie Mellon grad raised his Meta and Microsoft holdings even more, each one almost a third larger by quarter's end.

Persons: David Tepper, Tepper Organizations: Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia, Securities and Exchange Commission, Apple, Broadcom, Cadence Design, Marvell Technology, Carolina Panthers football, Baidu, Holdings, American, Pittsburgh, Pitt, Carnegie Mellon grad Locations: China, Beijing

☆ Chicago Bears edge past Carolina Panthers and better their odds at top pick at next year’s NFL Draft
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-10 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —The Chicago Bears edged past the Carolina Panthers in a low-scoring affair on Thursday, a win which boosts their chances at the top pick in next year’s NFL Draft. The Bears were without starting quarterback Justin Fields for Thursday’s game through injury, with undrafted rookie Tyson Bagent once again starting in his place. In his first game since being traded from the Washington Commanders, Sweat had a team-high eight pressures in the game. Thursday’s game was another tough outing for the Panthers QB, who finished with 21-of-38 passing for 185 yards and no touchdowns. The victory moves to Chicago to 3-7 on the season, two games clear from Carolina’s league-worst record.

Persons: D’Onta Foreman, Eddy Pineiro, Bryce Young –, Caleb Williams, Carolina’s Drake Maye, Justin Fields, Tyson Bagent, Bagent, Foreman’s, Montez, Sweat, Young, –, Frank Reich, Ihmir Smith, Marsette, Carolina’s, Smith, Quinn Harris, Foreman, Christian McCaffrey, Don’t, ” Foreman, we’ve Organizations: CNN, Chicago Bears, Carolina Panthers, NFL, Bears, Chicago, Panthers, Shepard University, Washington, Pineiro, Carolina, San Francisco 49ers Locations: Chicago, Carolina

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears weren’t too concerned about appearances. D’Onta Foreman ran for a touchdown and the Bears boosted their shot at the top pick in the draft, beating the Carolina Panthers 16-13 on Thursday night. Political Cartoons View All 1239 ImagesForeman gave the Bears a 16-10 lead in the third quarter with a 4-yard run. SLOW STARTThe Panthers led 10-9 at halftime even though the Bears outgained them 205 yards to 97. Chicago answered with a 54-yard field goal by Santos.

Persons: D’Onta Foreman, ” Foreman, “, Moore, Foreman, Carolina’s Eddy Pineiro, Darnell Mooney, Tyson Bagent, Justin Fields, Fields hasn’t, Eberflus, ” Eberflus, ” Cairo Santos, Bryce Young, ”, Montez Sweat, I’m, Carolina’s Ihmir Smith, Marsette, Young, Adam Thielen, ” Young, Foreman —, Carolina —, Carolina, Trenton Gill, Pineiro, Santos . Smith, Josh Blackwell, Santos ., Bear Pineiro, Santos, ___ Organizations: CHICAGO, Chicago Bears, Bears, Carolina Panthers, “, NFL, Panthers, Arizona, Division II Shepherd University, Detroit, ”, ” PANTHERS, Indianapolis, Carolina, Chicago, Trenton, TD, NEXT, Dallas Locations: Chicago, Atlanta, West Virginia, Minnesota, Washington, Detroit

☆ Kansas City Chiefs take on Miami Dolphins in Germany blockbuster
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-05 | by ( Hannah Brewitt | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —Week 9 of the NFL season kicked off on Thursday with the Pittsburgh Steelers’ victory over the Tennessee Titans. Miami Dolphins @ Kansas City Chiefs, 9:30 a.m. ETThe NFL’s International Series continues this weekend when the Miami Dolphins take on the Kansas City Chiefs in Frankfurt, Germany. ScheduleSundayMiami Dolphins @ Kansas City Chiefs, 9:30 a.m. Australia: NFL+, ESPN, 7PlusBrazil: NFL+, ESPNCanada: NFL+, CTV, TSN, RDSGermany: NFL+, ProSieben MAXX, DAZNMexico: NFL+, TUDN, ESPN, Fox Sports, Sky SportsUK: NFL+, Sky Sports, ITV, Channel 5US: NFL+, CBS, NBC, FOX, ESPN, Amazon Prime

Persons: Patrick Mahomes, Mahomes, “, ” Mahomes, Tua Tagovailoa, Mike McDaniel, ” McDaniel, …, ”, Mike Carlson, Josh Allen, Joe Burrow, Allen, Burrow, Damar Hamlin, Hamlin, ProSieben MAXX Organizations: CNN, NFL, Pittsburgh Steelers, Tennessee Titans, Miami Dolphins, Kansas City Chiefs, Super Bowl, Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles, AFC, Indianapolis Colts, New England Patriots, Chiefs, Star, Dolphins, ” Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia, NFC, Super, Cowboys, Eagles, NFC East, Dallas, Bills, 49ers, Buffalo Bills, Cincinnati Bengals, Bengals, Night Football, Buccaneers, AFC North, Paycor, Sunday Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, Atlanta Falcons, Seattle Seahawks, Baltimore Ravens, Arizona Cardinals, Cleveland Browns, Los Angeles Rams, Green Bay Packers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Houston Texans, Washington, Chicago Bears, New Orleans Saints, Carolina Panthers, New York Giants, Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Chargers, New York Jets, ESPN, 7Plus, ESPN Canada, CTV, TSN, RDS, DAZN, Fox Sports, Sky Sports UK, Sky Sports, ITV, Channel, CBS, NBC, FOX, Amazon Locations: Germany, Frankfurt, Miami, Buffalo, Australia, 7Plus Brazil, RDS Germany, DAZN Mexico

☆ NFL Week 8: Patrick Mahomes out to make history against Denver Broncos
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-29 | by ( Hannah Brewitt | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Jacksonville Jaguars @ Pittsburgh Steelers, 1:00 p.m. Jonathan Bachman/Getty ImagesTwo potential AFC playoff contenders face off when the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday afternoon. Earlier this week, quarterback Kenny Pickett was asked why he thinks the team comes out of the gate so slow. ETJacksonville Jaguars @ Pittsburgh Steelers, 1:00 p.m. Australia: NFL+, ESPN, 7PlusBrazil: NFL+, ESPNCanada: NFL+, CTV, TSN, RDSGermany: NFL+, ProSieben MAXX, DAZNMexico: NFL+, TUDN, ESPN, Fox Sports, Sky SportsUK: NFL+, Sky Sports, ITV, Channel 5US: NFL+, CBS, NBC, FOX, ESPN, Amazon Prime

Persons: Kenny Pickett, Pickett, Sean McVay, McVay, ” McVay, Kevork Djansezian, Mike McCarthy, ” McCarthy, … I’ve, I’ve, CBS Trevor Lawrence, Jonathan Bachman, Mike Tomlin, ” Tomlin, Tomlin, ” Pickett, “ I’m, ”, Trevor Lawrence, Lawrence, “, ” Lawrence, CBS Patrick Mahomes, Jamie Squire, Patrick Mahomes, Mahomes, Sean Payton, Kareem Jackson, Locke, ProSieben MAXX Organizations: CNN, NFL, Buffalo Bills, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Los Angeles Rams, Dallas Cowboys, FOX The Dallas Cowboys, NFC, Dallas, Pittsburgh Steelers, The Steelers, Rams, Pittsburgh, Cowboys, Texas, Jacksonville Jaguars, CBS, New Orleans Saints, Getty, AFC, Steelers, Jacksonville, Saints, ” Kansas City Chiefs, Denver Broncos, Los Angeles Chargers, Kansas City Chiefs, Chiefs, AFC West, Broncos, Green Bay Packers, Packers, Sunday Houston Texans, Carolina Panthers, Minnesota Vikings, Orleans Saints, Indianapolis Colts, New England Patriots, Miami Dolphins, New York Jets, New York Giants, Atlanta Falcons, Tennessee Titans, Philadelphia Eagles, Washington, Cleveland Browns, Seattle Seahawks, Baltimore Ravens, Arizona Cardinals, Cincinnati Bengals, San Francisco 49ers, Chicago Bears, Las Vegas Raiders, Detroit Lions, ESPN, 7Plus, ESPN Canada, CTV, TSN, RDS, DAZN, Fox Sports, Sky Sports UK, Sky Sports, ITV, Channel, NBC, FOX, Amazon Locations: Los Angeles, Pittsburgh, ”, Kansas, Denver, Australia, 7Plus Brazil, RDS Germany, DAZN Mexico

The Philadelphia Eagles couldn’t wait to upgrade at safety, acquiring two-time All-Pro Kevin Byard from the Tennessee Titans earlier this week. “This is my eighth season and I’m feeling really good, coming off a bye week, too. The 29-year-old Henry can be a free agent after the season so he should be considered a half-season rental. Henry makes sense for Tampa Bay even though the team wants to build around younger players. The Dolphins (5-2), Lions (5-2) and Jaguars (5-2) are among the top possibilities if the Commanders deal Young.

Persons: Kevin Byard, C.J, Gardner, Johnson, it’s, ” Byard, “, I’m, DERRICK HENRY The, wouldn’t, He’s, Henry, Baltimore, Lamar Jackson, Gus Edwards, Jerry Jones, Dallas isn’t, Jalen, Daron Payne, Montez Sweat, Young, BRIAN BURNS, Burns, Bryce Young, JUSTIN SIMMONS, Simmons, MARQUISE BROWN, ” Brown, hasn’t, Kyler Murray, Brown, ___ Organizations: NFL, Philadelphia Eagles, Tennessee Titans, Philadelphia Eagle, DERRICK HENRY The Titans, Ravens, Buccaneers, Dobbins, Tampa, NFC, Cowboys, Dallas, Eagles, Titans, CHASE, The Dolphins, Lions, Jaguars, Bowl, Carolina Panthers, Panthers, Broncos, The Seahawks, Bengals, Steelers, Chiefs, Chargers Locations: Tennessee, J.K, Brown, Washington, Miami, Detroit, Buffalo, Jacksonville, Francisco, Denver, Baltimore, Arizona

Mr. Goodell will be 68 when his current contract runs out. Mr. Goodell is the most powerful executive in American sports, and the N.F.L. Mr. Goodell will be older when his new deals ends than two predecessors were when they retired. “We’ll see what the future holds,” Mr. Goodell said about his plans after this current extension. “It’s a healthy discussion to have,” Mr. Goodell said in July.

Persons: Roger Goodell, Goodell, Art Rooney II, Goodell’s, “, ”, Daniel Snyder, Josh Harris, Jerry Jones, Jones, Brian Rolapp, Kevin Warren, Pete Rozelle, Paul Tagliabue, ” Mr, I’m, Jim Irsay, Mr, It’s, I’ve Organizations: Pittsburgh Steelers, Denver Broncos, Carolina Panthers, Washington, Dallas Cowboys, Chicago Bears ’, Minnesota Vikings, Indianapolis Colts Locations: New York, Egan, Minn, Minneapolis

☆ Week 6 2023 NFL Sunday: No undefeated teams left in NFL and Bills survive scare
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-16 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Since the 1970 NFL-AFL merger, those two teams were the only ones ever to go undefeated during the regular season. Jets stun Eagles for Philly’s first defeatThe New York Jets had been down on their luck and the Philadelphia Eagles were undefeated and slowly improving after a slow start. Jets head coach Robert Saleh was blunt in his assessment after the game about the impact his defense was having on opposition teams. Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire/Getty ImagesBills survive scareIt wasn’t convincing, but the Buffalo Bills maintained their strong start to the season with a narrow 14-9 victory over the New York Giants on Sunday night. “It’s an ugly win, but it counts the same as a pretty win,” Bills star Allen told NBC’s Melissa Stark after the game.

Persons: Tom Brady, Tony Adams, Jalen, Sauce Gardner, DJ Reed –, Robert Saleh, we’ve, ” Saleh, Randall Cobb, Sarah Stier, Zach Wilson, Aaron Rodgers, Wilson, Rodgers, Philly, Vince Lombardi, Craig James, Olamide Zaccheaus, Adam Hunger, Jake Moody, San Francisco, Brock Purdy, Kyle Shanahan, Moody, Ken Blaze, Reuters Myles Garrett, Jeremiah Owusu, Koramoah, Deshaun Watson, Nick Chubb, PJ Walker, –, Kareem Hunt, – Deebo Samuel, Christian McCaffrey, Trent Williams –, Shanahan, ” Shanahan, “, Kyle Juszczyk, ” Juszczyk, ” Moody, Frank Jansky, Darren Waller, Taron Johnson, Josh Allen, Quintin Morris, Deonte Hardy, Tyrod Taylor, Daniel Jones, Timothy T Ludwig, Jones, ”, Allen, NBC’s Melissa Stark Organizations: CNN, Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots, AFL, Dolphins, VII, Patriots, Jets, Eagles, Philly’s, New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles, Green, Philadelphia, MetLife, “, AP, Browns, 49ers, San Francisco 49ers, Cleveland Browns, Reuters, Cleveland, Getty, Bills, Buffalo Bills, New York Giants, Giants, Buffalo, ” Bills, Baltimore Ravens, Tennessee Titans Washington, Atlanta Falcons Minnesota Vikings, Chicago Bears Seattle Seahawks, Cincinnati Bengals San Francisco 49ers, Cleveland Browns New Orleans Saints, Houston Texans Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars Carolina Panthers, Miami Dolphins New England Patriots, Las Vegas Raiders Detroit Lions, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Arizona Cardinals, Los Angeles Rams Philadelphia Eagles, New York Jets New York Giants Locations: New York, San, Francisco

Walker will start in place of injured Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson on Sunday when Cleveland hosts the undefeated San Francisco 49ers. Watson didn't practice all week and was officially ruled out Friday by the Browns. Walker went 4-3 in seven starts over the past three seasons for the Carolina Panthers. After Watson sat out two weeks ago, the Browns were confident he'd be back on the field following their bye. Political Cartoons View All 1209 ImagesThe team has maintained Watson did not suffer any tears and that his shoulder is structurally intact.

Persons: — P.J, Walker, Deshaun Watson, Watson, Watson didn't, Dorian Thompson, Robinson, hasn't Organizations: Browns, Sunday, Cleveland, San Francisco 49ers, Baltimore Ravens, Carolina Panthers, Tennessee Locations: BEREA , Ohio

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone’s parents are among about 50 people affiliated with a Naples, Florida-based church that is praying for their safe return from Israel this week. Israel has vowed an unprecedented offensive against Hamas after the Islamic militant group’s fighters broke through the border fence Saturday and stormed into the country’s south. The war between Israel and Hamas has claimed at least 2,200 lives and raged for a fifth day. First Naples Communications Pastor Andy Wells said the church made contact with Pastor Alan Brumback, who is also on the overseas tour, on Wednesday. Lions coach Dan Campbell said he called Anzalone about his parents when he was informed of their plight Sunday night.

Persons: Alex Anzalone’s, Israel, Andy Wells, Pastor Alan Brumback, “, Wells, ” Anzalone, Dan Campbell, ” Campbell, ”, ” Brumback, Anzalone, Joe Biden, Biden Organizations: — Detroit Lions, Hamas, group’s, Detroit News, Detroit, Carolina Panthers, Lions, The Detroit News Locations: ALLEN, Mich, Naples , Florida, Israel, Naples, Tel Aviv, Jerusalem

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins are placing rookie running back De'Von Achane on injured reserve on Wednesday after he suffered a knee injury against the New York Giants. Coach Mike McDaniel did not confirm whether Achane's injury will require surgery, nor did he provide many details on the extent of the injury. He said it is not a “grave” injury, and he expects Achane to return this season. Achane will miss Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers, as well as matchups against Philadelphia, New England and Kansas City. The Dolphins have a bye in Week 10, so he will be eligible to return in Week 11 against the Raiders.

Persons: Achane, Mike McDaniel, Chris, Chris Grier, McDaniel, Miami's, Jeff Wilson Jr, “, ” Achane, Francisco’s Christian McCaffrey, Tua Tagovailoa, ” Organizations: Miami Dolphins, New York Giants, Giants, Carolina Panthers, Philadelphia, Kansas City, Dolphins, Raiders, Miami, NFL, Denver, Miami’s Locations: MIAMI, Fla, Philadelphia , New England, Kansas, Texas

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Andy Dalton will start for the Carolina Panthers at quarterback on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks after rookie Bryce Young was ruled out with a sprained ankle. Panthers head coach Frank Reich said Young is expected to miss 1-2 weeks, meaning his status for the team’s Week 4 game against the Minnesota Vikings is uncertain. Reich said he's still “optimistic” Young might play against the Vikings after the progress he has made with his rehabilitation. “Bryce has done well this week,’’ Reich said. “The way he’s throwing the football, the way he works through progressions, the way he’s playing the game since day one when he’s walked through the door I said he’s starter worthy.’’Dalton is 3-1 during his career against the Seahawks, including 1-1 on the road.

Persons: CHARLOTTE, — Andy Dalton, Bryce Young, Jake Luton, Frank Reich, Young, Reich, he's, “ Bryce, ’ ’ Reich, “, ’ ’ Young, He’s, Dalton, he’s, ’ ’ Dalton, He's, Justin Houston, Houston, ___ Organizations: Carolina Panthers, Seattle Seahawks, Panthers, Minnesota Vikings, Vikings, Seattle ., NFL, Seahawks, 163rd, Carolina Locations: N.C, Cincinnati, Dallas, Chicago, New Orleans, Seattle

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers rookie quarterback Bryce Young will not practice on Thursday because of an ankle injury, the team announced. The news further increases the likelihood that 13-year pro Andy Dalton will make his first start for the Panthers on Sunday at Seattle. Young, the No. Young finished the game, throwing a touchdown pass and a 2-point conversion to Adam Thielen on his final drive. Reich said he didn't know about the injury until after the game.

Persons: CHARLOTTE, Bryce Young, Andy Dalton, Frank Reich, Young, Adam Thielen, Reich Organizations: — Carolina Panthers, Panthers, Sunday, Seattle ., New Orleans Saints Locations: N.C, Seattle

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

☆ NFL Week 2: How to watch and Sunday’s top picks
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-17 | by ( Hannah Brewitt | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —The NFL season is in full swing. After an opening week filled with both excitement and disappointment, Week 2 began on Thursday with the Philadelphia Eagles’ victory over the Minnesota Vikings. Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, left, is hit by Cleveland Browns safety Grant Delpit on September 10, 2023 in Cleveland. The Monday Night Football double-feature is the first of three this season, occurring again in Week 3 and Week 14. Australia: NFL+, ESPN, 7PlusBrazil: NFL+, ESPNCanada: NFL+, CTV, TSN, RDSGermany: NFL+, ProSieben MAXX, DAZNMexico: NFL+, TUDN, ESPN, Fox Sports, Sky SportsUK: NFL+, Sky Sports, ITV, Channel 5US: NFL+, CBS, NBC, FOX, ESPN, Amazon Prime

Persons: Joe Burrow’s, Lamar Jackon’s, – Burrow, Joe Burrow, Grant Delpit, Sue Ogrocki, Marlon Humphrey, Marcus Williams, Ronnie Stanley, Tyler Linderbaum, Stanley, Linderbaum, Andy Reid, Travis Kelce, Chris Jones, Kelce, Jones, Doug Pederson, Trevor Lawrence, Lawrence’s, Calvin Ridley, Aaron Rodgers, Michael Owens, Micah Parsons, DeMarcus Lawrence, Zach Wilson’s, Rodgers, Wilson, Daniel Jones, ProSieben MAXX Organizations: CNN, NFL, Philadelphia Eagles, Minnesota Vikings, Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, CBS, AFC, Joe Burrow’s Bengals, Lamar, Lamar Jackon’s Ravens, Ravens, Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh Steelers, Dallas Cowboys, Kansas City Chiefs @ Jacksonville Jaguars, Super Bowl, Chiefs, Kansas City, AFC Divisional, Jaguars, Lions, Jacksonville, . New York Jets, New York Jets, Jets, Cowboys, Dallas, New York Giants, Sunday, Giants, ESPN, Pittsburgh, ABC, Green Bay Packers, Atlanta Falcons, Vegas Raiders, Buffalo Bills, Seattle Seahawks, Detroit Lions, Indianapolis Colts, Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars, Chicago Bears, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Angeles @ Tennessee Titans, Arizona Cardinals, San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Rams, Washington, Denver Broncos, Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, Carolina Panthers, 7Plus, ESPN Canada, CTV, TSN, RDS, DAZN, Fox Sports, Sky Sports UK, Sky Sports, ITV, Channel, NBC, FOX, Amazon Locations: Cincinnati, Cleveland, Baltimore, Kansas, Jacksonville, ., Texas, New Orleans, Carolina, Australia, 7Plus Brazil, RDS Germany, DAZN Mexico

☆ NFL Thursday Night Football: D’Andre Swift runs over Minnesota Vikings in Philadelphia Eagles win as Justin Jefferson makes history
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-15 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —D’Andre Swift put in a dominant performance as the Philadelphia Eagles punished an error-prone Minnesota Vikings on Thursday in 34-28 win. However, between Swift and quarterback Jalen Hurts, the Eagles were able to find enough explosive plays to keep Minnesota at bay. The Vikings’ quarterback was hit 10 times, including two sacks. “And our staff, we need to go back and continue to find ways to re-emphasize how important it is when you have the football in your hands playing for the Minnesota Vikings. Sue Ogrocki/AP Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Deven Thompkins runs with the ball during the fourth quarter of a 20-17 win against the Minnesota Vikings at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.

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CNN —New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers will miss the rest of the 2023 NFL season after suffering a complete tear of his left Achilles tendon, according to multiple sources. CNN has reached out to the Jets and Rodgers’ representatives for details. He was attended to by Jets medical staff before being helped off the field at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers, making his debut with the New York Jets, is sacked by Buffalo Bills defensive end Leonard Floyd. The Jets built absolutely everything in their team, in their season, the entire organization shaped around Aaron Rodgers and he deserved it.

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☆ 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?

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☆ Week 1 NFL Sunday: Cleveland Browns dominate Cincinnati Bengals, Packers win and rest of day’s results
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-11 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

After Thursday’s shocking season opener, Sunday saw the bulk of NFL franchises take to the field for the first time. Browns dominate Bengals, 24-3Coined the ‘Battle of Ohio,’ clashes between the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals have always been tempestuous. However, on Sunday, the 100th encounter between the two franchises was far from that, with the Browns thrashing the Bengals 24-3. “It’s frustrating because I called they ass elves and we just lost to some elves,” said Chase of the Browns. “They’re a good team.

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