Wide receiver Davante Adams held the officials responsible Sunday for the Green Bay Packers' failure to come out of Week 2 with a win over the Minnesota Vikings."The reffing today, I'm not one to even go there, especially in front of the cameras, but it was questionable all game," Adams told reporters, according to ESPN's Jason Wilde. " ... That's why you can't put the officials in position to determine the outcome of the game."The Packers and Vikings played to a 29-29 overtime draw, but that was after Green Bay appeared to have a win wrapped up at the end of regulation. In the final minute of the fourth quarter, the Packers intercepted Kirk Cousins, only to have the turnover negated by a questionable penalty for roughing the passer against Clay Matthews.

A potential suitor for Josh Gordon is apparently out of the running,The Dallas Cowboys will not pursue the wide receiver, a source told Cowboys reporter Clarence Hill Jr.Gordon is expected to be traded or released by the Cleveland Browns after general manager John Dorsey said Saturday that the team will be parting ways with the maligned wideout. Gordon has played just 11 games since the start of the 2014 season due to multiple suspensions and injuries.The 27-year-old was ruled out for Week 2 due to a hamstring injury. It was later reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter that Gordon sustained the injury while doing a promotional shoot.The Cowboys instead plan to add receiver Brice Butler, according to Hill. Butler caught 43 passes for 794 yards and six touchdowns over 36 games with Dallas from 2015-17. He signed a two-year, $2.6-million contract with the Arizona Cardinals this offseason but was recently released.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Vontae Davis confirmed reports that his playing career is over."This isn't how I pictured retiring from the NFL," Davis said in a statement. "But today on the field, reality hit me fast and hard: I shouldn't be out there anymore."I meant no disrespect to my teammates and coaches ... While I was on the field, I just didn't feel right, and I told the coaches 'I'm not feeling like myself.'"Davis left his Buffalo Bills' 31-20 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers at halftime, and Bills head coach Sean McDermott said afterward, "He told us he was done," according to WGR 550.Some Bills teammates weren't thrilled with the move. Linebacker Lorenzo Alexander said it was "completely disrespectful," per Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic.Davis, a two-time Pro Bowler, signed a one-year contract with the Bills in February. He spent the previous six seasons with the Indianapolis Colts, but was released in November.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Aaron Rodgers may have been channeling Derek Zoolander during Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings.The Green Bay Packers quarterback sported a left knee brace that read "Blue Steel" on the back, a possible reference to Ben Stiller's character from the 2001 movie "Zoolander."

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Daniel Carlson missed two field goals in overtime, including one from 35 yards as time expired, and the Minnesota Vikings had to settle for a 29-29 tie with the Green Bay Packers after rallying from a late 13-point deficit on Sunday.The rookie pushed his final kick wide right, just like his attempt from 49 earlier in overtime.Packers kicker Mason Crosby matched a career high with five field goals, but his potential game-winner from 52 went wide left as time expired in regulation.The tie overshadowed memorable performances from both quarterbacks.Green Bay star Aaron Rodgers played with a brace on his injured left knee and threw for 281 yards and a score.Minnesota's Kirk Cousins threw for 425 yards and four touchdowns, including three in the fourth quarter.The Vikings had come back from a 20-7 deficit at the start of the fourth.---More AP NFL: https://apnews.com/tag/NFL and https://twitter.com/AP-NFLCopyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Second-year quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw a whopping six touchdowns Sunday as the Kansas City Chiefs picked up a 42-37 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field.Mahomes finished the afternoon 23 of 28 for 326 yards and his sextet of scores.

The Cleveland Browns are still finding new ways to lose.The Browns scored a 47-yard touchdown to tie the New Orleans Saints at 18-18 with less than two minutes left in the fourth quarter when Tyrod Taylor hooked up with Antonio Callaway.

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch acknowledged Sunday he's called the Cleveland Browns about a potential trade for wide receiver Josh Gordon, according to Matt Barrows of The Athletic.The Browns plan to release Gordon on Monday unless they find a trade partner first. Lynch said the 49ers are doing their due diligence on the receiver, who has an extensive history of problems off the field.Gordon showed up late to the Browns' facility Saturday morning with a hamstring injury, which he reportedly sustained during a promotional event.The 27-year-old also reportedly has his eye on San Francisco and the Dallas Cowboys as preferred landing spots. The 49ers have a major need at receiver, especially with Marquise Goodwin nursing an ailing quad.Related: 5 potential landing spots for Josh GordonGordon caught just one pass for Cleveland in Week 1, although it was a game-tying touchdown late in the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Week 2 NFL slate is already well underway with nine games kicking off in Sunday's early time slot. Now, with four left on the docket before Sunday Night Football, we brought in Will Bernanke, lead analyst at CG Analytics, to provide insight on how bettors are approaching the late afternoon games.Oakland at Denver - 4:25 p.m. ETOpen: DEN -4.5 (point spread) / 45.5 (game total)Current: DEN -6 / 45.5The Raiders left a sour taste in bettors' mouths to end Week 1, crumbling in the second half en route to a 33-13 loss to the Rams. The Week 2 matchup with Denver will be the first road game under head coach Jon Gruden, and the Broncos are fresh off a comeback win over the Seahawks in Mile High last weekend.The Broncos opened as 4.5-point favorites before money came pouring in on them - to the extent that the book will need the road team on Sunday."The biggest liability as of now is Denver," Bernanke said.New England at Jacksonville - 4:25 p.m. ET Open: PK / 45Current: NE -1 / 44In a rematch of the AFC Championship Game, the Jaguars will have an opportunity to exact revenge after watching New England storm back late to reach the Super Bowl.New England typically attracts public money because of the franchise's popularity, but the book will be hoping the Jags come through this time around."Respected money came in on the Jaguars so as of now the book is rooting for the Pats," Bernanke said.Both teams are 1-0 heading into Sunday's matchup.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Jacksonville Jaguars star running back Leonard Fournette won't play in Sunday's AFC Championship Game rematch against the New England Patriots due to a hamstring injury that forced him from the season opener, the team announced.With Fournette out, T.J. Yeldon and Corey Grant will carry Jaguars' backfield workload. Yeldon had 14 carries for 51 yards in the Week 1 win over the New York Giants, while Grant had just one touch for 3 years.Blake Bortles helped keep Jacksonville's ground game churning, contributing 42 yards on four runs.Fournette was expected to be a game-time decision after missing all three practices this week.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Whether he's ultimately released or traded, it's clear Josh Gordon has finally worn out his welcome in Cleveland.But while the Browns are done with the oft-troubled wideout, Gordon will likely have plenty of suitors around the league - especially after it was reported that he didn't fail another drug test and isn't facing additional discipline from the NFL.With that in mind, here are the top five destinations for Gordon:New England PatriotsIf any team and coach can finally help Gordon reach his sky-high potential, it's the Patriots and Bill Belichick. Moreover, New England needs Gordon almost as much as he needs them.Phillip Dorsett, a former first-round bust of the Indianapolis Colts, led all Patriots receivers in Week 1 with seven catches for 66 yards and a touchdown. Meanwhile, Chris Hogan and Cordarrelle Patterson combined for just two catches and 17 yards ... and that was the entirety of New England's wide receiver production against Houston.Of course, the Patriots have won titles before without top-tier receiving talent, and Julian Edelman will return from suspension in Week 5. Still, Belichick is a master at revitalizing weak positions during the season and knows the importance of having mismatch-type weapons come January.While some may see Gordon as a poor fit for The Patriot Way, Belichick has proven he's willing to take shots on diva receivers like Randy Moss and Chad Ochocinco - with varying results.Dallas CowboysGrant Halverson / Getty Images Sport / GettyReplacing a talented but unreliable receiver with another one might not seem like the smartest move, but Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has rarely been able to resist a shiny new toy. And in fairness, Gordon is two years younger than Dez Bryant and has much less wear on his tires.Gordon is reportedly eyeing two teams if he's traded, the Cowboys and 49ers, and it's hard to imagine the interest isn't mutual in Dallas considering the team's awful offensive performance in Week 1. Cole Beasley was the leading receiver (seven catches) in the 16-8 loss to the Carolina Panthers, while journeyman Deonte Thompson was targeted on critical downs late in the game.The Cowboys could roll the dice and hope Allen Hurns or rookie Michael Gallup emerge as their top wideout, but considering Dak Prescott's development potentially hangs in the balance, the team may be tempted to take a big swing on Gordon.Indianapolis ColtsWhile most of Gordon's potential suitors will likely be probable playoff contenders, the Colts could be a sleeper destination. They can offer him a less pressure-filled environment, but still a shot at being a big part of a potentially explosive passing game.Outside of T.Y. Hilton, quarterback Andrew Luck is once again lacking top receiving options. The tight end duo of Eric Ebron and Jack Doyle mitigates that weakness to some degree, but Ryan Grant and Chester Rogers would be best in complementary roles behind Hilton and Gordon.Meanwhile, Gordon could be perfect in the Alshon Jeffery role in Frank Reich's system, but with a far greater ability to challenge opposing teams deep - something Indy struggled to do in Week 1. The rebuilding Colts may not be willing to part with any draft picks to snag Gordon, but if the receiver is released, it could be hard to resist giving Luck the most physically gifted weapon of his career.San Francisco 49ersHannah Foslien / Getty Images Sport / GettyIn the offseason, the 49ers opted against using any of their mountains of free-agent cash to land the likes of Allen Robinson or Sammy Watkins. And they appeared to pay the price in a disappointing Week 1 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, as Jimmy Garoppolo completed just 45.5 percent of his passes and was intercepted three times.Sure, the Vikings' defense should be elite this year and San Francisco's pass protection was awful, but it's not ideal that tight end George Kittle led the team in catches (five) and yards (90), even in an offense predicated on spreading the ball around.Kyle Shanahan's system is a star-maker, though, and rookie Dante Pettis looked promising in a 61-yard performance. The 49ers may decide to trust the process and not overreact to one bad performance. On the other hand, the need is there, and in addition to Gordon apparently viewing San Francisco as a top destination, Shanahan knows the wideout after acting as the Browns' offensive coordinator in 2014.Seattle SeahawksThe Seahawks have shown they'll bring in players with off-field issues - most recently Mychal Kendricks despite the linebacker pleading guilty to insider trading the week before - so Gordon shouldn't scare away head coach Pete Carroll.Seattle certainly needs help at receiver, too. No. 1 wideout Doug Baldwin is dealing with a sprained MCL, leaving Tyler Lockett and 34-year-old Brandon Marshall as the top options in the passing game. And with the Seahawks hoping to rely on Russell Wilson and the offense to win games while the new-look defense finds its feet, a weapon like Gordon would be a major boost.The presence of Marshall could also be a factor for Gordon if he's released and gets to choose his destination. The veteran has battled and overcome mental health issues during his career, so perhaps he could be the mentor Gordon needs to get his career back on track.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

New Oakland Raiders receiver Martavis Bryant will be allowed to play while his suspension is under appeal, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.The Raiders traded for Bryant during the draft then cut him after learning he was reportedly facing a year-long suspension for another drug violation. He was re-signed Wednesday on a one-year deal.The wideout's appeal will be heard within the next couple of weeks and his legal team is confident about a positive outcome, Schefter adds.Lacking reliable pass-catchers, the Raiders signed Bryant to a contract that will pay him on a weekly basis.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The NFL has suspended new Seattle Seahawks linebacker Mychal Kendricks after he pleaded guilty to insider trading Sept. 6, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Kendricks will appeal his suspension, which will be heard in the next 10 days or so, Schefter added. He is permitted to play in the meantime.NFL commissioner Roger Goodell decided to suspend Kendricks last week after meeting with the linebacker.The Cleveland Browns released the 27-year-old on Aug. 29 after he was charged. He won't be sentenced until Jan. 24 and could be facing 30-to-37 months in prison, based on federal guidelines.Despite the plea, Seattle signed Kendricks on Thursday with the team currently thin at the position. Both KJ Wright and Bobby Wagner are currently dealing with injuries.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

New England Patriots running backs Sony Michel and Rex Burkhead are both expected to play Sunday versus the Jacksonville Jaguars, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.Michel, a first-round pick in this year's draft, will be making his pro debut after he had his knee drained in the offseason and missed the entire preseason.Burkhead sustained a concussion in the season opener but is expected to suit up as long as he receives clearance following pregame warmups.It's anticipated Burkhead, Michel, and receiving back James White will each play significant roles on Sunday.Burkhead led the way with 18 carries for 64 yards in a Week 1 win over the Houston Texans. White received nine total touches and recorded a touchdown reception. Jeremy Hill was lost for the year with a torn ACL.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The NFL will contribute $1 million to relief efforts in the Carolinas and other areas affected by Hurricane Florence."The NFL family sends its support to the individuals, families, and communities affected by Hurricane Florence," commissioner Roger Goodell said in a release. "Natural disasters like these are devastating. As communities in and around the Carolinas recover and rebuild, we hope these funds will provide some measure of relief in the days, weeks, and months ahead."The death toll from the storm hit 13 as of Saturday night and hundreds of thousands are without power.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Houston Texans pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney is inactive for Sunday's contest versus the Tennessee Titans.Clowney had been listed as questionable for the game due to back and elbow ailments.The defender gave it a go in pregame warmup, but is being held out due to a strain on the side of his torso that is not considered serious, ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports.Texans receivers DeAndre Hopkins (foot) and Will Fuller (hamstring) were also listed as questionable, but were cleared for action.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen has postponed surgery on the foot he refractured in Week 1 in hopes of making a return to the field in four-to-five weeks, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports.The Panthers did not place Olsen on injured reserve, leaving the door open for a quicker return.Olsen first fractured the foot last season and missed eight weeks of the regular season."I look forward to rejoining my teammates on the field as early as possible," the 12-year veteran said when announcing the injury last week.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

If the Cleveland Browns trade Josh Gordon instead of releasing him, the receiver has two landing spots at the top of his list.Gordon is eyeing a trade to either the Dallas Cowboys or San Francisco 49ers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.Both teams are in need of receiver help. Dallas has struggled to find a replacement for Dez Bryant, who was released in April. Cole Beasley and Deonte Thompson combined for 10 catches and 110 yards, but Allen Hurns and rookie Michael Gallup were mostly anonymous.Meanwhile, tight end George Kittle led the 49ers with five catches for 90 yards in a loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Trent Taylor had the most catches (four) and Dante Pettis had the most yards (61) in Week 1 among the team's wide receivers.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New England Patriots are hosting free-agent wide receiver Kenny Britt for a workout Monday, and he could re-sign with the club depending on the health of his hamstring, a source told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.The Patriots released Britt on Aug. 23.New England is in dire need of help at wideout. With Julian Edelman suspended for another three games, supposed No. 1 target Chris Hogan caught just one pass in the Week 1 win over the Houston Texans.Phillip Dorsett led the Patriots among wideouts with seven catches for 66 yards and a touchdown. Cordarrelle Patterson was the only other receiver with a catch, as New England relied heavily on tight end Rob Gronkowski and running back James White.Britt is two years removed from a 1,000-yard campaign with the Los Angeles Rams.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' quarterback situation remains a popular topic.Ryan Fitzpatrick could remain the starter even after Jameis Winston returns from his three-game suspension in Week 4, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

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Marcus Mariota's status for Sunday's game against the Houston Texans remains up in the air as he deals with a pinched nerve in his elbow, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.Mariota sustained the injury in the season opener and has yet to regain complete feeling in his fingers, Rapoport adds. The ailment has left the Tennessee Titans quarterback unable to grip a football normally, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Head coach Mike Vrabel said earlier in the week that he can envision a scenario in which both Mariota and backup Blaine Gabbert see time at quarterback on Sunday.The Titans will be without both of their starting tackles, Taylor Lewan and Jack Conklin, on Sunday and backup right tackle Dennis Kelly will also miss the game due to a virus, Schefter reports.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Cleveland Browns' decision to release wide receiver Josh Gordon on Monday wasn't a result of a new substance abuse violation or a failed drug test, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.Gordon's time in Cleveland apparently came to an end due to a hamstring injury suffered in a promotional shoot; the receiver was also late to the team facility Saturday.The 27-year-old has four previous substance abuse violations. Any new infraction would result in another yearlong ban that essentially acts as an indefinite suspension - Gordon would again have to apply to the league for reinstatement.Gordon will be a free agent if released, and it's likely teams will view him more favorably without the concern of an impending violation.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz could be cleared for contact following Week 2, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports, citing sources.Backup Nick Foles will start Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the second straight week as Wentz continues his comeback from a torn ACL and LCL.Though Wentz's return appears to be nearing, the Eagles are taking a cautious approach when it comes to live competition. The MVP candidate of a year ago still may be a few weeks away from playing, Rapoport reports.The Eagles will host the Indianapolis Colts in Week 3 and travel to face the Tennessee Titans in Week 4. A big conference matchup with the Minnesota Vikings looms in Week 5.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Green Bay Packers star quarterback Aaron Rodgers will start in Sunday's divisional clash with the Minnesota Vikings barring a setback with the knee injury he suffered in the season opener, sources told Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.Rodgers returned to practice Saturday for the first time since his dramatic comeback win over the Chicago Bears in Week 1.The veteran passer is still reportedly dealing with soreness and swelling in his knee. His injury could take a couple of months to heal, though he doesn't have any ligament damage, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter."He has a pretty unusual injury that would keep most people out awhile," another source told ESPN.Rodgers returned to the Bears game at halftime after being carted off. He dragged the Packers back from 20-0 down despite essentially playing on one leg, tossing for 286 yards and three touchdowns to win 24-23.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Cleveland Browns are more likely to trade Josh Gordon before releasing the wide receiver Monday, league sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.The Browns announced Saturday they will release Gordon, who will become a free agent instead of going through waivers because of his status as a vested veteran.Gordon reportedly showed up late to the Browns' facility Saturday morning with a mysterious hamstring injury, raising the eyebrows of some in the Cleveland organization. The injury wasn't suffered at practice, and instead reportedly took place at a promotional event.The 27-year-old Gordon has an extensive history of struggles with substance-abuse, but there was no indication when the Browns announced his impending departure that he's facing a suspension.Gordon caught the game-tying touchdown late in the fourth quarter last week versus the Pittsburgh Steelers. It was his lone reception of the game.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Josh Gordon's tenure with the Cleveland Browns is coming to an end as general manager John Dorsey announced in a statement that the club will release the receiver on Monday.Dorsey released the following statement:

Dunkin' Donuts has upset more NFL fans after customers at a Philadelphia location received cups emblazoned with the New England Patriots logo.

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman is expected to miss 2-3 weeks with a knee contusion, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Freeman suffered the injury during the season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sept. 6. He was already ruled out of Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers.Tevin Coleman will feature as the team's lead back in Freeman's absence.Falcons head coach Dan Quinn told reporters on Friday that there's no structural damage to Freeman's knee.Freeman is an important component of the Falcons' offense and was named to the Pro Bowl in 2015 and 2016.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Trash talking is one area of football that Tom Brady doesn't excel at, according to teammate Rob Gronkowski.The New England Patriots tight end was asked to rank Brady's trash-talking skills during a press conference Wednesday and gave his teammate a failing grade."One out of 10," Gronkowski said.When asked why Brady is such a bad trash talker, Gronkowski explained, "He's focused always. He gets going sometimes out on the field, I've seen him. Depending on the game, depending on the situation, where he is compared to the defensive players. He hands off the ball, he's 10 yards back, so it's not like he can really get after it. I would say usually on his QB sneaks is when he talks trash if he does."Gronkowski was recently subject of trash talk from Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey, who called him overrated in an interview with ESPN's Mina Kimes."I mean, if that's how he feels, that's how he feels," Gronkowski said. "It's a big game this Sunday, we're playing them. I'm sure I'm going to have opportunities to go versus him. I'm sure he's going to have opportunities to go versus me. I'm just preparing like I always prepare. I've got to just do my job out on the field, just worry about that."Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Seattle Seahawks have ruled out wide receiver Doug Baldwin and linebackers Bobby Wagner and K.J. Wright for Monday's game versus the Chicago Bears, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports.Wagner missed practice Friday with a groin injury, while both Wright and Baldwin are battling knee injuries.Wagner played in the Seahawks' opening game loss to the Denver Broncos, recording five tackles. A three-time first-team All-Pro, Wagner is widely considered the leader of the Seahawks' defense alongside Earl Thomas, after several departures this summer.Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll told reporters Tuesday that Baldwin could miss a couple of weeks with an MCL injury. Baldwin dealt with recurring left knee problems throughout the summer, but it's his right knee that's currently injured. He is the Seahawks' best receiver and his prolonged absence is a crushing blow to the offense.Wright was named to the Pro Bowl in 2016 and has quietly developed as one of the team's best all-around defensive players.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Warning: Story contains course languageHe may be in the NFL now, but you better believe Baker Mayfield is keeping an eye on his Oklahoma Sooners.As his alma mater took on Iowa State Saturday afternoon, the Cleveland Browns quarterback came to the defense of his former coach and current Sooners pivot Kyler Murray.Here's how the exchange went down:

Cleveland Browns receiver Josh Gordon has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints with a hamstring injury, the team announced Saturday.Gordon was not listed on the team's injury report all week. He played in the season opener and recorded just one catch, but it was a 17-yard touchdown reception that sent the contest against the Pittsburgh Steelers to overtime.

Fireman Ed is returning to MetLife Stadium.New York Jets superfan and unofficial mascot Ed Anzalone, who hung up his helmet in 2012, told ESPN's Rich Cimini he's coming out of retirement for one day to lead the "J-E-T-S" chant at Sunday's home opener. Anzalone said he wants to provide an "old-school jump start" for the Jets.A former New York City firefighter, Anzalone started leading the "J-E-T-S" chant in 1986. He was included in a fan exhibit at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1999.Anzalone revealed in 2014 that the Jets tried to convince him to come out of retirement, but he declined.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Aaron Rodgers made his first appearance at practice this week on Saturday, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports.Rodgers has been dealing with a knee sprain he suffered in Week 1 against the Chicago Bears and was listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings.The Green Bay Packers star quarterback will be evaluated again Sunday morning to see how his knee responded to its first action of the week, according to Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.Head coach Mike McCarthy said earlier in the week that it wasn't mandatory for Rodgers to attend practice in order to play against the Vikings. Nonetheless, his presence at Saturday's one-hour session is a positive sign.Rodgers suffered a broken collarbone in his last meeting with the Vikings in Week 6 of the 2017 season when Minnesota linebacker Anthony Barr drove him into the turf.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Retired NFL cornerback DeAngelo Hall has Paris Hilton to thank for getting him out of covering a $15,000 tab as a rookie.As Hall explained on "Simms & Lefkoe: The Show," his Atlanta Falcons teammates felt he "had money to burn" as the No. 8 pick of the 2004 NFL Draft and had him treat them to a night out in Las Vegas."One night we pick a club - you know, it's DB night, I'm the rookie, I gotta pay for everything - and I was kind of looking at the bottles that we were anticipating on buying and I'm looking like, 'I ain't know that bottle cost that much,'" Hall said. "I was kind of doing that, but as the night wore on, it was bigger than that."On one side of our table is Paris Hilton and her crew of lovely ladies. On the other side is David Hasselhoff and his crew of lovely ladies as well."Hall and his teammates spent time at both celebrities' tables, and at the end of the night, he was handed a bill for around $15,000."Before I could even put my card down, Paris had took my bill and paid my tab," Hall said.Hall added that he wishes he could meet Hilton and thank her for the gesture.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

There remains no sight of Le'Veon Bell at Pittsburgh Steelers team facilities.As the star running back continues his holdout, the Steelers have left him off their depth chart for the second consecutive week, ruling Bell out for Sunday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.The two-game absence means Bell will lose $1.7 million in game checks, Schefter adds.Since the Steelers placed their franchise tag on Bell for the second straight year, he has yet to be heard from this offseason.Last year, Bell returned to the team in time to suit up for the season opener. He has yet to sign his franchise tender this time around.James Conner received the first start of his career last week and put up two touchdowns and nearly 200 total yards in a 21-21 tie with the Cleveland Browns. He's expected to draw the start again Sunday in Bell's continued absence.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Last Sunday brought sheer joy. There he was, dapper and chipper, just how I imagined he'd be: Scott Hanson guided me through seven hours of commercial-free football on RedZone and everything, for the first time in months, felt right.What also made the day enjoyable was winning more money than I lost - a pretty simple formula. (Feel free to read what a typical Sunday/Monday in the casa de Kolodziej looks like to help you prepare for what will hopefully be more loot in your pocket by the time the weekend comes to a close.)As always, be sure to shop around for the best numbers available.Top PlaysCarolina at Atlanta Pick: Over 44.5A wise man once said to bet numbers, not teams - and that man has clearly never bet a Carolina Panthers over in his life.Though I've tossed around the phrase "bane of my existence" a few times already while previewing certain teams, Carolina's offense is the ultimate bane. The top bane. Nobody can out-bane the Panthers.Even worse, I thought I learned my lesson last season, but that clearly isn't true. I can't begin to tell you how hyped I am to watch Cam Newton run 53 read options that go for 3 yards a play. He will convert on every fourth-and-1 from his side of the field when I need a change of possession, but he'll get stuffed 7 yards behind the line of scrimmage in the same down and distance from the goal line. Carolina must lead the league in 10-minute drives that end with no points over the last five years.But, to the original point: Yes, you should bet numbers over teams, no matter how many ulcers form in your stomach. This Falcons-Panthers total is right on par with last season's, and neither team's identity has changed all that much.Carolina still leaves something to be desired for a quick-strike offense, but Newton poses enough of a challenge as a runner to potentially open things up. Meanwhile, the stout Falcons defense is a bit fractured - starters Keanu Neal and Deion Jones will be sidelined for extended periods due to their respective injuries. That should offset the Panthers' injuries on the offensive line.If the field was 80 yards long instead of 100, the Falcons might be the highest-scoring team in history. Does any offensive coordinator hate scoring points as much as Steve Sarkisian? Play-calling in the red zone aside, Matt Ryan isn't safe from criticism either after completing just 21 of 43 passes and throwing a pick in the season-opening loss to the Eagles.Still, Atlanta trots out an experienced quarterback with the weapons to expose a secondary that wasn't tested by Dak Prescott and the Cowboys last weekend. After the Falcons' offensive showing Thursday, how can they not try to hang 100?Kansas City at PittsburghPick: Steelers -5 and Over 53Overreactions are being served piping hot after Week 1, but I'm not sure calling the Chiefs' defense bad is an overreaction so much as a statement of fact.Philip Rivers threw for 424 yards and three touchdowns and would have had 500-plus and five if his receivers knew how to catch footballs. Kansas City's defense will likely make a more conscious effort to keep the ball in front of it this week, though Sunday's matchup is as difficult as Week 1's with Antonio Brown and JuJu Smith-Schuster running amok in the secondary.The Chiefs' offense seems as if it'll have a racing pulse this season under second-year quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Trading scores might become a weekly ritual with that excuse for a defense, but who's to say Kansas City isn't equipped for that possibility with Tyreek Hill, Travis Kelce, and Kareem Hunt?We've gone over how travel this early in the season might affect a team's performance. The Chiefs fall into this situation and I'll be damned if Ben Roethlisberger and Co. don't have their way on offense after muddling through the rain last week.Extra PointsCleveland at New OrleansRecommended Pick: Under 49.5Well, I'd hope New Orleans shows a bit more effort than it did in Week 1.After being carved up by Ryan Fitzpatrick (have you heard he played his college ball at Harvard?), do we really expect the Saints to bend the knee to a team that nearly won its first game since Christmas Eve 2016 but ultimately crushed its fans' hearts with a tie?The rain in Cleveland last weekend made it tough to gauge the identity of the Browns' offense and how it plans to operate under new coordinator Todd Haley. There's still a lack of familiarity within the unit regardless: The offensive line from last weekend didn't get a single snap together during the preseason, and Josh Gordon, despite posing a threat to any secondary, is back after being away for an extended period of time during camp.Cleveland's offense should be fun this season. I'll call for that to start in, let's say, Week 3.Detroit at San FranciscoRecommended Pick: Over 48Detroit's defense remains non-existent, though if the Lions can just keep their play calls to themselves, they should be able to move the ball against the 49ers.Jimmy Garoppolo going from playing on the road at Minnesota to getting the Lions at home? I expect George Kittle to be streaking down the sideline for 67-yard gains all afternoon.Top plays: 2-0-1

Each week, we take a look at five last-minute additions for your fantasy team heading into NFL Sunday.Dante Pettis, WR, 49ersvs. LionsHannah Foslien / Getty Images Sport / GettyPettis remains largely unowned despite going for 61 yards and a touchdown in his NFL debut against a tough Minnesota Vikings defense.The 44th pick in the 2018 draft should step into an even larger role against the Detroit Lions as veteran wideout Marquise Goodwin has been ruled out due to a quadriceps injury. Pettis outperformed starter Pierre Garcon on one fewer target in Week 1, and could enjoy even more success in a favorable matchup this weekend.The Lions allowed three pass plays of at least 20 yards against the New York Jets in Week 1, and both of Pettis' receptions went at least that distance, topping out at 39. The youngster could quickly assert himself as Jimmy Garoppolo's top playmaker.Martavis Bryant, WR, Raidersat BroncosJustin Berl / Getty Images Sport / GettyThe Raiders brought Bryant back into the fold following a Week 1 loss in which their wide receivers were led by Jordy Nelson's 23 yards. Only tight end Jared Cook had a reception longer than 17 yards.Head coach Jon Gruden said earlier this week that Bryant is fully healthy, and he believes the 26-year-old can help the passing attack. The Raiders face another tough matchup, but Bryant has averaged 15.2 yards per reception over his career and can help quarterback Derek Carr stretch the field.It was reported at the time of Bryant's release that he was facing another year-long suspension for violating the NFL's drug policy. He may not be an option for fantasy managers all year, but he can be used as a weekly lottery ticket until the ban is enforced.Sony Michel, RB, Patriotsat JaguarsJoe Robbins / Getty Images Sport / GettyMichel, the No. 31 overall pick in April's draft, missed Week 1 due to a knee injury. He was limited in practice again this week, but suggested Wednesday he was preparing to play, and then was listed as questionable on Friday.New England's injury-plagued backfield will be without Jeremy Hill for the remainder of the season, while Rex Burkhead suffered a concussion in the season opener and is also questionable for Week 2. At this point, James White is likely to remain the lead pass-catching back, but Michel could be thrust into a significant role on the ground in his debut.Mike Wallace, WR, Eaglesat BuccaneersBrett Carlsen / Getty Images Sport / GettyThe 32-year-old Wallace was a nonfactor in the Eagles' season-opening win over the Atlanta Falcons. He didn't have a catch and only drew three targets, even without No. 1 receiver Alshon Jeffery in the lineup.Quarterback Nick Foles told NBC Sports' Reuben Frank he wants to get the ball in Wallace's hands more often, and he'll have a chance to do so against a Buccaneers defense that surrendered 432 passing yards to the Saints in Week 1.Ryan Grant, WR, Coltsat RedskinsBobby Ellis / Getty Images Sport / GettyGrant had a strong start to his Colts tenure, catching eight of nine targets for 59 yards. He led the team in receptions and was just 1 yard shy of matching tight end Jack Doyle's total through the air.The fifth-year pro wasn't targeted in the red zone by quarterback Andrew Luck, but he caught seven of 10 looks from former Washington Redskins signal-caller Kirk Cousins inside the opponents' 20-yard line in 2017, showing he can be effective in the most important part of the field.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

New Orleans Saints defensive tackle David Onyemata came away from Week 1 with debt, as a pair of fines for roughing the passer topped the value of his game check.Onyemata, who makes a weekly salary of $37,059, was fined $40,108 combined for his two major fouls, according to ESPN's Michael Triplett. He was the only player slapped with multiple fines for Week 1 infractions.Under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement, Onyemata can appeal the fines because they exceed 50 percent of his salary.Onyemata was a fourth-round pick of the Saints in 2016.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Marcus Peters had no problem accepting a $13,369 fine for grabbing his crotch while leaping into the end zone in Week 1 against the Oakland Raiders."Yeah, it's a lot of money," Peters told reporters Friday after practice, via ESPN's Lindsey Thiry. "But it was worth it."Peters made the gesture while returning a Derek Carr interception for a touchdown late in the fourth quarter, sealing the victory for Los Angeles.The celebration was a tribute to Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch - a close friend of Peters - who once famously grabbed his crotch while soaring into the end zone as a member of the Seattle Seahawks. Both Peters and Lynch hail from Oakland."It's all paying respect and loving the game," Peters said."Who knows if this (is) Marshawn's last year playing in the league," he added. "S---, we was up, closed the game out, no better way to go out in Oakland. Who knows the next time we'll get to play the Raiders in Oakland - they're going to Vegas in what, a year and a half? So it was something that was well-deserved for the hometown."Rams head coach Sean McVay also shrugged off the punishment handed to Peters by the NFL."He's got a close relationship with Marshawn," McVay said. "This was something that he had discussed with him before, if he was going to be able to make a play like that. So it was a good way for those guys to kind of have an inside joke, laugh about it, and I think it all was in fun and lighthearted."Peters had three tackles and the interception in his Rams debut. He was acquired from the Kansas City Chiefs in a blockbuster trade in March.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Buffalo Bills fans will be subject to ejections and criminal charges this season for jumping on or slamming each other through tables during tailgate festivities.Both the Bills and local police are looking to crack down on the risky activity, which has become a trend recently at New Era Field in Buffalo.

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon will undergo a procedure on his knee Saturday to remove a small particle that was dislodged during Thursday night's win over the Baltimore Ravens, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Mixon is expected to be sidelined two weeks following the procedure, Schefter added.The second-year back carried the ball 21 times against the Ravens, totaling 84 yards. He added one catch for 3 yards.Giovani Bernard would be expected to lead the Bengals' backfield should Mixon miss time. Tra Carson and 2018 fourth-round pick Mark Walton could also see an increase in snaps. Walton was a healthy scratch for the team's first two games.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Cincinnati Bengals fear starting running back Joe Mixon will need arthroscopic surgery to clean up his injured knee and could miss time, sources told NFL Network's Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo.Mixon left Thursday's win over the Baltimore Ravens twice due to injury, but returned both times. He'll reportedly get a second opinion before any decision is made.The second-year rusher described his injury as "some weird tweak" following the game, via ESPN's Katherine Terrell.Mixon carried the ball 21 times against the Ravens, totaling 84 yards. He added one catch for 3 yards.Giovani Bernard would be expected to lead the Bengals' backfield should Mixon miss time. Tra Carson and 2018 fourth-round pick Mark Walton could also see an increase in snaps. Walton was a healthy scratch for the team's first two games.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Green Bay Packers officially listed quarterback Aaron Rodgers as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Minnesota Vikings due to a knee injury suffered in the season opener, via The Athletic's Michael Cohen.Rodgers, who described the ailment as a sprain, hasn't practiced this week while rehabbing."Tomorrow's practice will be a pretty big indicator," head coach Mike McCarthy said Friday, according to ESPN's Rob Demovsky. "So we'll see how today goes, but nothing has changed. He's clearly in the day to day. Hopefully, he'll be able to do work tomorrow."Rodgers has appeared optimistic throughout the week that he'll be healthy enough to play in the Week 2 contest. However, McCarthy cautioned Thursday that the gunslinger's availability is "no layup.""He could play with no reps," McCarthy added Friday in his final session of the week with reporters. "We've established that point some time ago in his career. So I think it's no different. You'd like to walk off the field Saturday and have your plan set, but this is the National Football League, things happen. Guys get sick on Saturday, too. That's all part of our process where we work the practice-squad guys in and everything. So we'll be ready for anything, but I know he wants to play. So we'll see how it goes."Last season, Rodgers suffered a broken collarbone in his lone meeting with the Vikings.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

If the return of the NFL hasn't quite given you enough of Odell Beckham Jr., we have good news.Beckham will star in a 16-episode docu-series streaming exclusively on Facebook Watch. It will be produced by Uninterrupted, LeBron James' sports-media company, according to Variety's Todd Spangler.The first episode will air on Friday, with subsequent episodes released every Friday for the rest of the 2018 NFL season.From the trailer:

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota will be available to play Sunday against the Houston Texans, but that apparently won't stop backup Blaine Gabbert from getting on the field.Head coach Mike Vrabel said Friday that he anticipates a scenario in which both quarterbacks will likely play in Week 2, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.Mariota left the Titans' season opener against the Miami Dolphins due to an elbow injury after completing nine of 16 passes for 103 yards and two interceptions. Gabbert, who's on his fourth NFL team, entered in relief and completed 11 of 22 attempts for 117 yards and one interception.Related: Titans-Dolphins sets NFL record for longest game after 4 hours of delaysThe Titans announced Friday that both starting offensive tackles Taylor Lewan and Jack Conklin won't play Sunday.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Atlanta Falcons will be without starting running back Devonta Freeman for Sunday's home opener against the Carolina Panthers.Head coach Dan Quinn announced Friday that Freeman's been ruled out due to a knee injury, per The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's D. Orlando Ledbetter. However, Quinn doesn't believe Freeman's injury will keep him out long term.Freeman suffered the injury late in the Falcons' season-opening loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. The 26-year-old had six carries for 36 yards and three receptions for 14 yards in the contest.No. 2 back Tevin Coleman is expected to carry most of the load out of the backfield against the Panthers. He rushed for 19 yards on nine carries, scoring the Falcons' lone touchdown last week. His night also included a 26-yard reception.Fourth-round rookie Ito Smith is expected to serve as Coleman's backup.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

SSSQ is a weekly look at the under-the-radar fantasy players you should consider starting, and the potential busts you should leave on your bench. We also identify breakout candidates to stash on your roster and players you can safely cut.For the rest of your lineup decisions, consult our Week 2 rankings.StartJimmy Garoppolo, QB, 49ersvs. LionsKevork Djansezian / Getty Images Sport / GettyGaroppolo hasn't reached matchup-proof status, which is why we advised fantasy owners to sit him in a tough game against the Vikings last week. Hopefully, you listened, since he threw for 261 yards, one touchdown, and three interceptions in a disappointing outing. Things will be much easier for Jimmy G in Week 2 as the 49ers host a Lions team traveling cross-country on a short week. Marquise Goodwin's availability remains in question, but San Francisco has more than enough talent to take advantage of a Detroit defense that was embarrassed by the Jets.Boone's projection: 301 passing yards, 3 TDsOther QBs to start

Marcus Peters' apparent mimicry of Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch will cost him.The Los Angeles Rams cornerback is being fined $13,000 for a gesture he made while returning an interception for a touchdown during Monday night's game, a source told Jordan Schultz of Yahoo! Sports.