Free-agent cornerback Brandon Browner was arrested in Los Angeles on Monday night for allegedly making criminal threats toward a woman, sources told TMZ.The crime is considered a felony.Browner was reportedly taken into custody but released after posting his $50,000 bail.Browner made his lone Pro Bowl appearance as a rookie for the Seattle Seahawks in 2011, but he's been out of the league since the 2015 season after his play vastly deteriorated as a member of the New England Patriots and New Orleans Saints.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Sage Rosenfels is a former 12-year NFL quarterback who writes, does radio, and podcasts about the NFL and college football. Find him on Twitter @SageRosenfels18.Everyone loves talking about quarterbacks. Since they touch the ball on nearly every offensive play, they have the most influence on an offense's success. Though football is the ultimate team sport, the quarterback gets the majority of credit and blame when a team wins or loses.Although the premier quarterbacks in the NFL make over $20 million a year, they are helpless without a legitimate offensive line. If a team can't run the ball, it's forced into second- or third-and-long situations that make the quarterback’s job extremely difficult.Offensive lines are the foundation of a football team. Having one of the best in the league, such as the Cowboys or the Oakland Raiders, can neutralize the team's weaknesses. If an offensive line controls the line of scrimmage in the running game, it makes things much easier for the quarterback and play caller. It also keeps a defense on the bench, giving them extra rest, while keeping the other team's offense off the field.When the unit is weak, every other aspect of the team gets pushed to its limit. A 16-game regular season will expose a weak offensive line, and teams that have one won't get very far in their quest for a Super Bowl.Here are three teams that made the playoffs last year but should be very concerned about their offensive lines based on Week 1.Seattle SeahawksThe Seahawks have one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL, yet Russell Wilson was helpless against the Packers. Seattle's O-line, one of the best in the league not long ago, looks nothing like the group that helped Wilson trounce the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII.During their Super Bowl year, the Seahawks ran the ball and protected their young quarterback in the passing game. Since Wilson received his huge contract - which, in theory, put more offensive responsibility on his shoulders - the Seahawks' line has steadily worsened. Though they still have the same offensive coordinator and offensive line coach, the players are different. The unit was poor in 2016, and looked terrible again against the Packers.The Seahawks' offense only racked up 225 total yards Sunday, including 90 on the ground. Forty of those rushing yards came from Wilson, who finished the game as their leading rusher. Since they were regularly in third-and-long situations, the Packers' defensive line harassed Wilson, limiting him to one of the worst passing performances of his career.The Seahawks have talent at all of the skill positions, including a top-five quarterback. This talent is nullified by an offensive line that can't open running lanes for its backs or pass protect its franchise quarterback.New York GiantsDuring two Super Bowl seasons with Eli Manning at the helm, the Giants had elite players on both the offensive and defensive lines. Those Giants defenses, led by Justin Tuck and Michael Strahan, stopped the run on the early downs, then substituted their interior linemen for defensive ends, giving them four pass-rushers on third-and-long. This formula was extremely effective.Offensively, those two Giants lines had an incredible run of consistency between 2006 and 2011. Shaun O'Hara, Rich Seubert, Kareem McKenzie, David Diehl, Chris Snee, and Kevin Boothe, along with a few backups, played the vast majority of snaps during the first half of Manning's career. Those lines could run the ball, pass protect, and finish ballgames with smarts and grit.Those days are long gone. All of those players retired within a few years of each other and the Giants haven't been the same since. Consistency along the offensive line is vital for a quarterback, and this line's only been consistent at playing poorly.Sunday night, the Dallas Cowboys exposed the Giants' O-line weaknesses. Like the Seahawks, the Giants couldn't run the ball effectively, ended up in third-and-longs, and then couldn't pass protect.The Giants have tried to hide that weakness by getting the ball out quickly, hoping for high-percentage throws. With Odell Beckham out of the lineup, though, the rest of the Giants passing game didn’t scare the Cowboys' secondary. Knowing that New York couldn't pass protect for long periods, the Cowboys played close to the line of scrimmage, limiting the windows for the Giants' quick passing game concepts.This Giants team has a top-five defense, three good receivers, a talented rookie tight end, and multiple backs that can hurt a defense. But their offensive line is one of the worst in the NFL. The Giants won 10 games last year, but the NFC East is one of the best divisions in football this season, and it will be tough for them to get back into the playoffs.Houston TexansThe Texans are another playoff team that should be seriously worried about its offensive line. Though they played against a much-improved Jacksonville defense that spent big dollars in free agency on that side of the ball, the Texans face a multitude of issues.First and foremost, they are missing Pro Bowl left tackle Duane Brown, who remains a holdout. Second, they rushed for 93 total yards, including 16 from their quarterback. An inability to run the football, like that of the Seahawks and Giants, is a recipe for disaster on third downs.One of my biggest concerns about this offensive line is the compromising situation the offensive coaching staff is putting them in. As a play designer and caller, the concepts installed in the game plan are a mix of the defensive schemes you expect to see, and the individual matchups your offense will face.Despite knowing the line is a major weakness on the Texans, the coaching staff repeatedly called deep pass pattern routes, forcing Tom Savage and rookie Deshaun Watson to hold the football while their receivers worked their way down the field. This resulted in an astonishing 10 sacks by the Jaguars' defense.Sometimes sacks are the offensive line's fault. Occasionally, the running backs or tight ends can be blamed. Quarterbacks are responsible for more sacks than most fans realize due to holding the ball too long. Rarely is a play caller blamed for sacks, but when a team gives up seven or more in a game, I put much of the blame on the coaches.The Texans started an inexperienced quarterback and replaced him with a rookie. Combine that with an offensive line missing its best player, and most coaching staffs would limit the passing game concepts to a lot of three-step, bootlegs, and screens. These types of plays help quarterbacks get the ball out quickly, move the pocket, and slow the pass rush - and the Texans didn't implement these concepts often enough.(Photos courtesy: Getty Images)Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Facebook is paying Bleacher Report millions of dollars for a reality show called "No Script" starring Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch, Bleacher Report told Jessica Toonkel of Reuters.Facebook would not comment on inquiries about its spending, but the sports site's president, Rory Brown, spoke highly of the show's potential."We think we have a big hit on our hands ... People are going to spend more time on Facebook because of it," said Brown, who wouldn't specify exactly how much Bleacher Report is being paid.The show is set to start streaming in September and includes eight episodes, each 10-15 minutes long.Facebook originally handed full creative control to Bleacher Report, but expressed some concern over offensive language, according to Brown."I wouldn't be shocked if that ends up being censored," he said.The first episode of the show reportedly features Lynch "taking racecar driving lessons until he ruins the tires of the car."He burned the Tennessee Titans' defense for 76 rushing yards on 18 attempts in Week 1.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson will undergo wrist surgery this week that will likely sideline him for two-to-three months, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports, citing sources.Head coach Bruce Arians revealed Monday that Johnson suffered a dislocated wrist in Sunday's loss to the Detroit Lions.The Cardinals will place the rusher on injured reserve, Schefter reports, which guarantees he would miss eight weeks. A two-to-three-month timeline puts December or January as the likely point of Johnson's return.It's a devastating blow for a Cardinals team hoping to rebound from a disappointing 7-8-1 finish a year ago. Johnson is an invaluable piece of Arizona's offense. He tallied 1,239 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns on the ground in 2016 and was the team's second-leading receiver with 80 receptions for 1,023 yards and another six scores."It's always a huge blow to lose a top player," Arians said Monday, before Johnson received a second opinion. "But it's not the end of the world. It's an opportunity for someone to step up. David Johnson became David Johnson because of somebody's injury."Kerwynn Williams carried the ball five times in Johnson's place for 10 yards and a score Sunday. The Cardinals also have Andre Ellington and Elijhaa Penny at the position, while Arians hinted the team might also bring back veteran Chris Johnson.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Houston Texans had to wait a year to break out their "Color Rush" uniforms.Houston will wear a "Deep Steel Blue" set for Thursday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals. The team wore all white during their Thursday Night Football appearance last season due to its "Color Rush" uniforms' resemblance to the New England Patriots' mono-color set.

Doing live TV is never easy, despite how some veterans of the craft can make it look.ESPN sideline reporter Sergio Dipp stepped up to the challenge on Monday Night Football and brought his own unique style to the broadcast. Dipp normally works for ESPN Deportes, but was called into the action for the season opener between the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers.Dipp then took to Twitter on Tuesday morning hoping for another crack at Monday Night Football and explaining his enthusiastic approach to his sideline hit the previous evening.

No championships were won or lost in Week 1 of the NFL's 2017 season, but clear winners and losers still emerged from the action. Here they are.WinnersAlex SmithThe NFL's leader in passing is a quarterback commonly referred to as a game-manager.Alex Smith quieted those calling for a rookie to take his job with an electric opening-night performance in which he went 28-for-35 for 368 yards and four touchdown passes. Thursday's display stood up as the best quarterback output in Week 1. Now, can he keep it going?RookiesKareem Hunt. T.J. Watt. Tarik Cohen. DeShone Kizer. Dalvin Cook. Leonard Fournette. Garett Bolles. Deshaun Watson. Cooper Kupp.These names and more were among the rookies who impressed in their NFL debuts. Some earned starting roles while others made their mark despite failing to win the lead job in training camp.The 2017 draft class looks set to take a large role in how this season plays out.Sean McVayYou may be shocked to know the team with the most total points scored after Week 1 is the Los Angeles Rams, who finished last in that category in 2016.Sure, they were facing an Indianapolis Colts club missing its top corner, starting center, and franchise quarterback, but the Rams took advantage of an inferior opponent to the tune of 46 points.The Rams' offense looked renewed under head coach Sean McVay. Jared Goff had what was unquestionably his best day as a pro, and all of the offensive weapons added through the draft and in the offseason made their presence felt. For at least one more week, McVay can continue operating under the guise of a boy genius.CowboysDays away from the season opener, it appeared the defending NFC East champs would have to traverse the 2017 season without the league's leading rusher from a year ago. Expectations for the Cowboys diminished as odds climbed.But with Ezekiel Elliott cleared to play in, at minimum, the season opener, the Cowboys scored an important win over their closest division rival, who swept the season series last year.LosersAdrian PetersonPeterson spoke all offseason about his intention to stick it to his former team in the season opener. However, in his debut with the New Orleans Saints, he was limited to six carries for 15 yards.One could see Peterson wanted nothing more than to score against the Minnesota Vikings, the team that jettisoned him in the offseason. Yet, despite multiple goal-to-go opportunities, the Saints gave Peterson just one carry from inside the Vikings' 10-yard line.Viewers could actually pinpoint the second when his heart broke.FansFans are likely just happy to have football back in their lives, but Week 1 was glaringly short on close scores and thrilling finishes.The most exciting closing sequence came when the Chicago Bears had four opportunities to score a winning touchdown on the Atlanta Falcons. The game ended with quarterback Mike Glennon face-planted in the turf.And despite the league's decision to relax its rules on touchdown celebrations, there were few notable ones. The best might have come from Stefon Diggs, who attempted to punt a ball into the stands, but instead hit a ball boy in the back.ColtsThe Colts' fan base expressed concern when the team released backup quarterback Stephen Morris in favor of veteran Scott Tolzien as part of their roster cuts. Those fears proved legitimate when Tolzien threw a pick-6 on his first pass of the 2017 season, and things went even further downhill from there.Tolzien was benched for Jacoby Brissett, who had been a Colt for 10 days, and Indianapolis got whooped 46-9 by the Rams.The Colts' quarterback saga - which includes resting the recovering Andrew Luck, releasing Morris, starting Tolzien, and trading for Brissett - put a black cloud over the impending season. Injuries to Ryan Kelly and Vontae Davis further underlined how inferior their roster is beyond Luck and receiver T.Y. Hilton.It looks as though it will be a long season in Indy.Home teamsEntering Monday night, just five home teams emerged victorious. Wins by the Vikings and Broncos brought that total to seven.Nonetheless, plenty of fans left their home stadium disappointed as eight hosts took an L in Week 1.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Christopher McDonald, perhaps best known for playing Shooter McGavin in the movie "Happy Gilmore," was on hand for the first Buffalo Bills tailgate of the season Sunday.Several lucky fans had the opportunity to hang out with McDonald before watching the Bills defeat the New York Jets.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will hold their home opener against the Chicago Bears this Sunday at Raymond James Stadium as originally planned.The NFL had been reviewing all possibilities after Hurricane Irma made landfall in Florida over the weekend. Though the Bucs' season opener on the road in Miami was postponed to Week 11, their Week 2 matchup will go on as scheduled."We have been working tirelessly with the Tampa Sports Authority, as well as the NFL league office, to ensure that Raymond James Stadium would be available to host our season opener against the Chicago Bears this Sunday," Buccaneers COO Brian Ford said in a team release Tuesday."Hosting the game is important to us, as Tampa Bay has been through a lot over the past few days. We look forward to providing our fans and the entire region an opportunity to come together this Sunday to kick off our 2017 season."Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

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With the first week of NFL action behind us, let's take a look at players and situations that fantasy owners need to reassess.Don't fear the rookieIt didn't take long for this year's crop of rookie rushers to imprint themselves on the fantasy world.Kareem Hunt blew everyone away with his 246-yard, three-touchdown debut for the Chiefs last Thursday. It's not just Hunt's talent that will help him sustain success as a 22-year-old, but his situation as the unquestioned lead back in an Andy Reid offense known for producing quality ball carriers. Hunt is the latest and a surefire RB1 the rest of the way.Leonard Fournette was brought into Jacksonville to be the bellcow in a run-game revolution that would help the team limit/hide Blake Bortles. After 29 touches and 124 yards in a Week 1 win, there's reason to believe that plan can work. Fournette's also locked into RB1 numbers, albeit on the lower-end of that group.Dalvin Cook also established himself as an instant workhorse for the Vikings with 137 yards on 25 touches. All the talk about Cook's bad combine in February looks foolish now as he's firmly in the conversation as a borderline RB1.Christian McCaffrey and Tarik Cohen may not have backfields all to themselves, but they have clearly defined roles, which they excelled in during Week 1. McCaffrey saw a near-even split with Panthers teammate Jonathan Stewart, something that will tilt in the rookie's favor as the season progresses, making him an intriguing RB2. Cohen, meanwhile, is the perfect complement to Jordan Howard, and will be a big part of the passing game after the Bears receiving corps was decimated by injuries. Cohen is my top waiver wire add after the opening weekend and has a shot to flirt with low-end RB2 numbers this season.Others like Joe Mixon and Alvin Kamara will emerge as fantasy starters as the season goes on, so be patient.All Days come to an endUnfortunately the outlook isn't as positive for Kamara's teammate Adrian Peterson, who saw six carries in his Saints' debut. That was the same amount as Mark Ingram, and one fewer than Kamara.The bigger story is that Peterson saw the field on just nine snaps, throughout a game where he was looking for revenge against his former team. That even led to what appeared to be an intense exchange between Peterson and his new coach Sean Payton, though the pair later denied it.The Saints were trailing, which resulted in a negative game script for Peterson, but that doesn't alter the fact he's part of a three-back committee and at the moment it looks like AD is the third best option in that group.If you own Peterson, hopefully you didn't invest much to get him because his days as a valuable fantasy asset are over.Teams with new identitiesIt's important to readjust your perceptions early in the NFL, otherwise you might get left behind by owners who are adapting to the new landscape.For example, the Vikings' offense that was tough to watch at times last season due to their offensive line woes, has pulled a complete 180 and looks like a unit capable of supporting multiple fantasy starters. We already discussed Cook, but Stefon Diggs and Adam Thielen are breaking out at receiver, while Kyle Rudolph continues to have a nose for the end zone. Even Sam Bradford makes for a streamer you can start with confidence in most matchups.In Kansas City, the threat of losing his job to rookie Patrick Mahomes caused Alex Smith to take more chances downfield and the results were outstanding in Week 1. Smith came away with a four-touchdown night and might give the Chiefs a new dimension to their offense. That means big things for Hunt, Tyreek Hill, and Travis Kelce.It's even possible the Rams' offense is competent now, though we may need a little more convincing. Dominating a banged up Colts' defense isn't enough to forgive Jared Goff and company for their past Jeff Fisher-induced mistakes. Goff did show good chemistry with rookie Cooper Kupp, and the additions of Sammy Watkins and Robert Woods are already proving to be massive improvements over last year's weapons. The jury is still out on Todd Gurley, who managed just 2.1 yards per carry during the blowout. Gurley will be a sell-high candidate throughout September before the Rams' schedule gets tougher.Lynch hasn't lost a stepBeast Mode was fully engaged Sunday, as Marshawn Lynch reminded everyone what he brings to the field.Lynch looked like he was enjoying himself as he bounced off, dodged, or simply ran over defenders, racking up 76 yards on 18 carries, while adding a 16-yard reception. He didn't score on opening day, but playing behind one of the league's best offensive lines, touchdowns are coming.The 31-year-old is facing increased injury risk and the possibility of wearing down later in the season, but for now fantasy owners who drafted him should be having as much fun as he is.Offensive line mattersHaving a horrible offensive line seems to be like getting stuck in a bad relationship. Everyone else can see it's not working except for you, but nothing will change until you address the problem.The front offices for the Seahawks, Giants, and Bengals let their teams go into the season with subpar blockers and the negative impact was felt immediately.The Seahawks should be able to overcome their situation thanks to the athleticism and scrambling ability of Russell Wilson, however, the Giants and Bengals won't be so lucky. Eli Manning's already looking like a shell of his former self with no time to operate and Andy Dalton's history of crumbling under pressure had a new chapter written during his five-turnover debacle against the Ravens in Week 1.Don't cut bait on players like Odell Beckham Jr. or A.J. Green, but unless the Giants and Bengals offensive lines can miraculously solve their issues, secondary fantasy options on each team could have their fantasy value derailed as the overall effectiveness of both offenses drops off in 2017.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson's patience is running thin for his veteran players amid a 21-18 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.The Browns were competitive against the favored Steelers and were presented with a chance to win the game. Trailing 21-10, Kenny Britt dropped an expertly placed pass from rookie quarterback DeShone Kizer, and Jackson wasn't having any of it Monday."Obviously, Kenny dropped the ball in the middle of the field, and I know that is what we all are talking about," Jackson said via ESPN's Pat McManamon. "I have seen players do that before, and we all have. I have had some of the great ones in this league drop balls."But we can't do that to a young quarterback because he needs guys to make as many plays for him as they can in this situation. I think Kenny gets that. He knows that is inexcusable. He has to make that play for the quarterback."Britt finished with one catch for 13 yards and if he continues to make mistakes on critical sequences, expect the veteran wide receiver to remain in Jackson's proverbial dog house.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Denver Broncos survived by a narrow margin Monday in a 24-21 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers.Los Angeles led a valiant fourth-quarter comeback attempt, roaring back from a 24-7 deficit on a pair of touchdowns from Philip Rivers.With the game on the line, Younghoe Koo's 44-yard field-goal attempt was blocked by Broncos defensive end Shelby Harris, preserving the win. Harris signed with the Broncos on a reserve/future contract in January, joining his fourth team in as many years."Shelby has earned his way," Broncos head coach Vance Joseph said postgame to Nicki Jhabvala of The Denver Post.The Broncos took command of the game at the outset, led by a stellar performance from Trevor Siemian, who finished 17-of-28 for 219 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception.Rivers went 22-of-33 for 192 yards, three touchdowns, and an interception while orchestrating the rally that fell one play short.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

New Orleans Saints running back Adrian Peterson continued to clarify that there was no bad blood between him and head coach Sean Payton.Peterson was caught on the broadcast in what appeared to be a heated exchange with Payton, trying to get his attention several times. In his debut with the Saints, Peterson finished with a mere 18 yards on six carries in a 29-19 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.After the game, Peterson denied there was any problem with Payton.Related: Peterson matches career low for carries in loss to VikingsIt didn't sit well with Peterson that other media outlets tried to make his exchange seem contentious, and the veteran running back responded to a graphic made by SportsCenter's Twitter account.

Beth Mowins became the first woman to commentate an NFL game in 30 years when she took over the play-by-play during Monday's game between the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers.Mowins was joined by former New York Jets and Buffalo Bills head coach Rex Ryan for the second game of the Monday Night Football doubleheader.Gayle Sierens became the first woman to announce an NFL game in 1987.Mowins previously covered college football for ESPN and has also worked on FIFA Women's World Cup coverage during the course of her career.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton and running back Adrian Peterson both downplayed an apparent incident between them following Monday's 29-19 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, reports Josh Katzenstein of the Times-Picayune.Peterson was caught on the game broadcast seemingly yelling at Payton several times on the sideline before the coach finally acknowledged him.Payton said there wasn't a heated exchange, while Peterson stated he hadn't seen the video but that people were jumping to conclusions."There’s no conflict. Let’s not try to spin it like it is. There’s no conflict. I got a lot of respect for coach Payton," Peterson said."I could’ve said, 'I love you.' But it’s no issue. We have bigger fish to fry," he added.

New Orleans Saints running back Adrian Peterson's debut with his new club didn't go nearly as well as he anticipated.Peterson ran the ball six times against the Minnesota Vikings, matching his career low for carries, according to NFL Media Research Group.His 18 rushing yards also tie the third-lowest total of his career.Related: Saints' Peterson gets warm reception during 1st game back in MinnesotaThe seven-time Pro Bowler needed to make some adjustments off the field as well. Peterson was caught by the broadcast apparently yelling at Saints head coach Sean Payton, finally getting his attention after several attempts.Peterson received a warm greeting from Vikings fans during the initial stages of the game, and he responded by rushing for 9 yards on the first play from scrimmage. It was downhill from there, however, as Peterson and the Saints sputtered to a 29-19 loss.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The end to the saga revolving around Aaron Donald is likely on the horizon.Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay spoke to Alden Gonzalez of ESPN on Monday and expressed his confidence that the All-Pro defensive tackle will be ready for game action when the Rams take on the Washington Redskins on Sunday."I think that's the goal," McVay said, adding that Donald's usage throughout the game "is going to be predicated on how he feels going out to practice and getting involved."A roster exemption was used on Donald during Week 1 despite having ended his contract holdout on Saturday.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll confirmed running back Thomas Rawls will play in Week 2 against the San Francisco 49ers after missing the season opener with an ankle injury, according to Liz Mathews of USA TODAY Sports.Rawls will look to provide a spark to a Seahawks ground game that struggled in Week 1 against the Packers. Rookie Chris Carson led all Seattle running backs with 39 yards on six carries, but C.J. Prosise and Eddie Lacy were unimpressive, combining for just 14 yards on nine carries.In 22 career games, Rawls has racked up 1,179 rushing yards and seven touchdowns on the ground.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Zach Strief left Monday's game against the Minnesota Vikings with a left leg injury and will not return.Strief crumpled to the ground in the first half and left the game with the team's medical staff.The Saints originally deemed the veteran tackle questionable to return.Strief has been a hallmark of consistency for the Saints who are already without starting left tackle Terron Armstead. Any further time missed would be a crushing development for the team's offense.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

New Orleans Saints running back Adrian Peterson may still be getting used to his new surroundings.

Polarizing country music star Hank Williams Jr. made his anticipated return to ESPN's Monday Night Football, and Twitter had a field day.

New Orleans Saints running back Adrian Peterson was met with cheers during Monday's game against the Minnesota Vikings, from a crowd that adored him during his first 10 years of his career.The Vikings elected not to exercise Peterson's option in February. The veteran then signed a two-year, $7-million contract with the Saints in April.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are lending their support to those affected by the devastation caused by Hurricane Irma, as the team announced Monday that the Glazer family is set to donate $1 million to the American Red Cross in support of relief efforts that are currently taking place.Buccaneers co-chairman Bryan Glazer issued a statement, offering his condolences to those affected by the storm as well as his support for those working on the recovery process."Hurricane Irma left a path of destruction throughout the entire state of Florida. The long recovery process is already underway and the entire Buccaneer organization stands in support of all those who have been impacted," Glazer's statement reads. "Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected as well as the countless numbers of first responders and everyone who is working so selflessly to keep our communities safe."The Buccaneers' Week 1 matchup with in-state rivals Miami Dolphins was postponed due to the oncoming storm, and the game was subsequently pushed back to Week 11 when both teams were previously scheduled to have a bye week.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Los Angeles Rams signed punter Johnny Hekker to a two-year contract extension, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Schefter notes that Hekker is now signed with the team for the next six seasons and will have $10 million guaranteed, the most ever for a punter.Hekker is widely considered as the top punter in the NFL and has earned first-team All-Pro honors the last two years.The 27-year-old averaged 47.8 yards per punt last season with 51 downed inside the 20.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

New Orleans Saints linebacker Stephone Anthony and Minnesota Vikings cornerback Tramaine Brock are among the inactives for Monday's game.Anthony, a former first-round pick, is out with an ankle injury.Brock, who the Vikings recently acquired in a Sept. 1 trade, is out with a groin injury.Terron Armstead, Austin Carr, Ken Crawley, Trey Hendrickson, Taysom Hill, and Nate Stupar round out the Saints' inactives.Antone Exum Jr., Danny Isidora, Aviante Collins, Tashawn Bower and Jaleel Johnson are also inactive for the VikingsCopyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee coach Mike Mularkey says starting safety Johnathan Cyprien will miss a ''few'' weeks with an injured hamstring.Mularkey updated Cyprien's status Monday shortly after the safety told reporters in the locker room that he was fine when asked about his health.Cyprien, who had seven tackles, was hurt with about 7 minutes left in Tennessee's 26-16 loss to Oakland on an incomplete pass to Amari Cooper. The veteran safety was signed in March as the Titans revamped their secondary.Da'Norris Searcy, who started 14 games at safety last season, is expected to replace Cyprien. Mularkey says the Titans have some depth at that position with Curtis Riley and Brynden Trawick.---For more NFL coverage: http://www.pro32.ap.org and http://www.twitter.com/AP-NFL.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Indianapolis Colts fans will have to wait at least another week for the return of their star signal caller.Colts quarterback Andrew Luck has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals as he continues to recover from a shoulder injury, head coach Chuck Pagano said, per Andrew Walker of colts.com.A report surfaced last weekend that Luck could be sidelined until October, which is bad news for Indianapolis for obvious reasons. Colts quarterback Scott Tolzien struggled mightily in the team's opening contest against the Los Angeles Rams, throwing a pair of pick-sixes before being pulled in favor of Jacoby Brissett.It remains to be seen who the Colts will turn to behind center against the Cardinals, as Brissett has only been with the team for a little over a week.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Jacksonville Jaguars will need to adjust to life without wide receiver Allen Robinson in their lineup this season.Head coach Doug Marrone confirmed Monday that Robinson suffered a torn left ACL during Sunday's game against the Houston Texans, according to Michael DiRocco of ESPN, and that surgery will be scheduled soon."What I think about is how hard A-Rob has worked, and how much he's put in," Marrone said on a conference call via the team's official website."I know what type of year he wanted to have. I think that’s the thing that gets me as a coach as much as anything. You watch a player who has done everything that you’ve asked him to do and was really set up for a great year. To sustain an injury, it's obviously a blow."Robinson exited Sunday's game early in the first quarter and managed to walk off the field under his own power. However the team feared a serious injury after initial tests were done.Marrone acknowledged Robinson's injury as a significant loss for the Jaguars moving forward, but added, "I have confidence in Marqise Lee and Allen Hurns to step up."Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Andy Reid and Doug Pederson coached together for years with the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs, but they'll be on opposite sidelines this weekend.Pederson spoke Monday about what the matchup will mean to the two.

Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson suffered a dislocated wrist Sunday against the Detroit Lions, head coach Bruce Arians revealed.Arians didn't give a timeline for how long Johnson would be sidelined, only saying he'd get a second opinion, and that it appears to be the same injury suffered by fellow running back T.J. Logan, who hurt his wrist in August and is expected to miss 12 weeks after undergoing surgery.According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Johnson, who suffered the injury in Sunday's loss to the Lions after attempting to make a catch, could miss anywhere from two-to-four weeks to three-to-four months, depending on doctor recommendations.If there's one player the Cardinals can't afford to lose, it's Johnson. The 25-year-old does it all in Arizona's offense, rushing for more than 1,200 yards and catching 80 passes to go along with 20 total touchdowns a year ago.The team is thin at the position, with Kerwynn Williams likely to step into the starting role. Williams rushed for just 10 yards on five carries against the Lions. Arians also noted that re-signing Chris Johnson to improve the depth chart was a possibility.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Oft-injured Chicago Bears receiver Kevin White will be placed on injured reserve with a fractured scapula, head coach John Fox confirmed on Monday.White was injured after catching two balls for 6 yards in the team's season opener.Since being selected with the seventh overall pick in the 2015 draft, White has had every season cut short due to a major injury. He missed his entire rookie season with a stress fracture in his tibia and played in the first four games of last season before suffering another season-ending leg injury.He has 21 career receptions for 193 yards in three seasons."My heart goes out to him," Fox said, adding that White was "very discouraged and disappointed."White was expected to collect all of the No. 1 receiver targets after Cameron Meredith suffered a season-ending injury in the preseason. The Bears are down to Kendall Wright, Deonte Thompson, Markus Wheaton, and Josh Bellamy at the position.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The turf at Gillette Stadium is once again being changed after a new surface was installed in May, according to Mike Reiss of ESPN.According to a New England Patriots spokesman, the turf passed all tests conducted by the NFL and Major League Soccer, but it didn't meet team standards. Reiss notes that some Patriots players recently indicated the turf was too soft.The Patriots opened their season at home against the Kansas City Chiefs last Thursday and won't return to Gillette Stadium until Sept. 24.New England only played two other preseason games on the synthetic turf before opting for the change.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Stephon Tuitt is week to week with a biceps injury, a source told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.The Steelers reportedly feared the injury was much worse, and that Tuitt would miss the remainder of the season with a torn biceps, but Rapoport notes this injury won't end his campaign."He's OK," the source said.Losing Tuitt for any amount of time will be a big loss for the Steelers, though, as the 24-year-old has emerged as one of the team's most important defenders, recording 10.5 sacks over the past two seasons.Pittsburgh inked Tuitt to a six-year, $61-million deal Saturday, only a day before he suffered the injury against the Cleveland Browns.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Houston Texans coach Bill O'Brien has yet to decide who will be his starting quarterback, and the clock is ticking.The Texans' next game is Thursday against the Cincinnati Bengals. O'Brien will need to determine whether to run out Tom Savage as he did Sunday, or go with rookie Deshaun Watson, who replaced Savage in the third quarter of the Texans' 29-7 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars."I've said Tom is our starter, and that's the way it's been. We'll see moving forward," O'Brien said at Monday's press conference.Savage won the quarterback competition in the preseason but struggled in Week 1, going 7-of-13 for 62 yards and losing two fumbles before getting the hook.Watson came in and completed 12 of his 23 passes for 102 yards. Though Savage has been in the league since 2014, Watson is the first of the two to record a touchdown pass, hitting DeAndre Hopkins for a 4-yard score in the third quarter.Though he has yet to make an announcement, O'Brien said his quarterback decision won't be difficult, and that he'll do what's best for the team, according to Deepi Sidhu of HoustonTexans.com.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Covers.com is the biggest and best source for sports betting information, providing unrivaled and original content sports bettors cannot live without.We’ve got a pair of "Monday Night Football" games this evening to finish off Week 1, but it’s already time to look ahead to Week 2. Covers checks in on the opening lines for four noteworthy games, with insights from Scott Cooley, odds consultant for offshore sportsbook Bookmaker.eu.Philadelphia Eagles at Kansas City Chiefs (-4.5)

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Reuben Foster suffered a high ankle sprain in Sunday's loss to the Carolina Panthers, sources told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.Rapoport adds that Foster will undergo more tests and is expected to miss time.Foster was carted off the field after going down with the injury but returned to the sidelines shortly after. After the contest, X-rays on the ankle came back negative and Foster seemed confident he'd suit up in Week 2.

Tom Brady isn't used to losing.The New England Patriots quarterback dropped his opening contest last Thursday to the Kansas City Chiefs and wasn't a fan of having a few extra days off to analyze it."It's probably easier when you're getting right back to work," Brady said Monday during his weekly interview on sports radio WEEI's "Kirk and Callahan" program, according to ESPN's Mike Reiss. "It actually kind of sucked having three extra days to think about it and rewatch the game. The good thing about football season when it's Sunday to Sunday, is Monday you kind of watch it and then by Tuesday you're already moving on to the next team. I've kind of moved on to the next team, but we haven't really done that formally as a team. We're doing that today."Although Brady wasn't pleased with waiting to go back to work, he also saw a silver lining in the extra time off."It kind of sits with us a little bit longer, but maybe it's good to sit with us longer and continue for us to evaluate and nitpick and so forth," he added. "So it's probably a couple of extra days in weeks like this as opposed to a normal seven-day week."The five-time Super Bowl champion has overcome many obstacles in his career, including working his way up from being a sixth-round pick to become a future Hall of Famer, so learning how to deal with a few extra days after a loss is probably something he can handle.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Hurricane Irma impacted Week 1's slate of games, but it could affect Week 2 contests currently scheduled to be played in the state of Florida as well.The Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers are scheduled to host their home openers in Week 2, but the damage done by the hurricane is forcing the NFL to assess whether those games can go on as planned, league spokesman Joe Lockhart said on a conference call Monday, according to multiple reports.

Hurricane Irma forced the Miami Dolphins to postpone their Week 1 game, lose their bye week, and play 16 straight weeks this season. As a result, the team asked to have their Week 4 game - currently scheduled to be played across the Atlantic Ocean in London, England - moved back to the U.S."I asked," Dolphins owner Stephen Ross admitted to the Miami Herald's Barry Jackson. "It will be played in London."The Dolphins and Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be put at a disadvantage without a midseason bye. However, it was likely out of the question to move one of the league's marquee international games, especially considering it will be played Oct. 1.Miami didn't lose a home game as a result of their Week 1 postponement. It will instead be played at Hard Rock Stadium in Week 11.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Ronald Darby is expected to miss four-to-six weeks with a dislocated ankle, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports, citing sources.The good news for Darby and the Eagles is that he didn't suffer any major ligament damage, according to Rapoport.Darby went down in the second quarter of the Eagles' 30-17 win over the Washington Redskins on Sunday.The 23-year-old was shipped to the Eagles from the Buffalo Bills in August for receiver Jordan Matthews and is expected to play a key role in Philadelphia's secondary this season.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

One of the more viral moments from Sunday's action was an unconventional sequence in the Pittsburgh Steelers' game against the Cleveland Browns that involved Ben Roethlisberger and Emmanuel Ogbah.After Roethlisberger threw an interception, Ogbah stalked the Steelers quarterback and pushed him to the ground. Big Ben could be credited with a flop on the play, and afterward, he turned around and dove at Ogbah's ankles, tackling him in the process.Steelers receiver Antonio Brown, for his part, supports the whole hilarious event.

The NFL formally filed an appeal Monday of the preliminary injunction granted to Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott last week.

One of the more shocking performances of the NFL's opening week came from the Jacksonville Jaguars, who blitzed the Houston Texans 29-7 and recorded 10 sacks.The only thing more eyebrow-raising was head coach Doug Marrone's response to his team's play.Marrone was asked after the game whether he could have envisioned such a result in his wildest dreams."I don't know if I dream in my wildest dreams," he said, according to Gene Frenette of the Florida Times-Union. "Most of the time, I'm thinking about my wife in my wildest dreams."Marrone may not be asked too many more personal questions in his postgame press conferences.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.