San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan doesn't believe an IR stint is necessary for injured running back Christian McCaffrey.

Former Patriots quarterback Brian Hoyer shares his three keys to the Patriots improving to 2-0 with a win over the Seahawks in Sunday's home opener.

Rhamondre Stevenson led the Patriots offense in the team's 16-10 win over the Bengals. Check out his best mic'd up moments from Week 1.

Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is focused on returning to form after shaking off the rust in his Week 1 49ers return against the New York Jets.

The Rams placed starting receiver Puka Nacua and Week 1 starting offensive linemen Steve Avila and Joe Noteboom on the injured list, and sign line help.

NBC Sports Bay Area's Donte Whitner explained why the 2024 NFL season San Francisco 49ers are the best team Kyle Shanahan's ever had in the latest episode of "Hitner's Hot Take."

Caleb Williams struggled in his NFL debut, but the rookie QB's review of the Bears' Week 1 win over the Titans showed him quick improvement is very attainable.

Parsons plays a premium position at an upper-echelon level. That landed Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb huge contracts recently. Here's a look at how the Cowboys will approach this.

Alex Smith believes San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is the most "fearless" in the pocket among NFL contemporaries.

The Jets are reuniting with OL Connor McGovern after the team signed him to the practice squad.

Brandon Aiyuk made just two catches and dropped a clear touchdown pass in Monday's win over the Jets.

Cole Kmet only played 48 percent of the Bears' snaps in the win over the Titans. But the tight end isn't going to dwell on his low usage. He's just going to keep chopping and hope that leads to more time on turf.

Bears second-year cornerback Tyrique Stevenson was awarded the league's NFC Defensive Player of the Week award after a strong opener in the team's win over the Titans last Sunday, 24-17. Stevenson gave the team the go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter with a 43-yard interception returned for a touchdown. Caleb Williams connected with D'Andre Swift for the two-point conversion to...

Following the team's 24-17 season-opening win versus the Titans, the Bears released their first injury report of the week as they prepare for their Week 2 matchup on Sunday night against the Texans. Here's the injury report. Wide receivers Rome Odunze and Keenan Allen headline the report, as neither of the starting pass-catchers practiced on Wednesday. Odunze suffered an MCL...

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Bears receivers Rome Odunze and Keenan Allen did not practice on Wednesday, but it sounds like both receivers still have a chance to play this week when Chicago takes on Houston.

My mentality is I'm playing this week."

Patriots QB Jacoby Brissett lost a friendly wager this weekend, which made his Wednesday press conference a little more interesting.

The initial diagnosis for Love said he might not return until October.

Christian McCaffrey was limited in the San Francisco 49ers' practice on Wednesday ahead of the Week 2 matchup with the Minnesota Vikings.

Watson played poorly again in Sunday's blowout loss to the Cowboys, and now there's yet another lawsuit alleging hideous conduct.

After a poor showing in the season opener, Giants quarterback Daniel Jones responds to whether or not he's playing for his job in Week 2 against the Washington Commanders.

Fantasy football analyst Dalton Del Don gauges the panic level of some big-name players who disappointed in Week 1.

Rome Odunze is day-to-day with an MCL sprain. Both he and the Bears know the rookie was fortunate to escape Week 1 without a severe injury after he felt a "pop" while being rolled up on.

Jacoby Brissett was impressed by the Patriots' collective buy-in on offense in their Week 1 upset of the Bengals.

Fantasy football analyst Chris Allen outlines some key storylines we should be keeping track of as Week 2 begins.

San Francisco 49ers second-year kicker Jake Moody was awarded the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week honor for his six field goal game against the New York Jets.

For the fourth time in his career, Saquon Barkley has been named NFC Offensive Player of the Week for his Eagles debut.

If healthy, Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III will likely play a major role in the outcome of Sunday's game vs. Patriots.

Fantasy football analyst Scott Pianowski examines the stats to see what went wrong at TE in Week 1 and whether or not we can start our star tight ends with confidence moving forward.

Vic Fangio confirmed on Wednesday that Nakobe Dean simply won the Eagles' MIKE linebacker job over Devin White

LAKE FOREST, Ill. - The Bears will be thin at wide receiver Wednesday at practice as they begin preparation for a Week 2 date with the Houston Texans on Sunday Night Football." Rookie wide receiver Rome Odunze suffered a sprained MCL late in the Bears' 24-17 Week 1 win over the Houston Texans. Odunze had an MRI to confirm the...

NFL Media insider Ian Rapoport believes, according to people he has talked to, that San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey is a "long shot" to play against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 2.

The Patriots actually like their head coach now, and their Week 1 upset suggests that could be a difference-maker, writes John Tomase.

Julian Edelman gives insight into why the impact of the Patriots' Week 1 win goes beyond the standings.

New Zealand international Jordan Rapana signs a two-season deal with Hull FC from 2025.

Trent Williams didn't appear to miss a beat in the San Francisco 49ers' win over the New York Jets.

The Bills have released their final injury report for Thursday's game against the Dolphins.

Analyst Sal Vetri preps you with the fantasy football trade tips you need to know to up your game in 2024.

In the first regular season Four Verts of 2024, Charles McDonald assuages concerns over the Ravens' defense, looks at Saquon Barkley and Josh Jacobs' contributions from a 360-degree angle, and more.

Despite a slow start and avoidable turnovers, Jalen Hurts showed his ability to bounce back and get the job done.

The Falcons' offensive approach had everyone talking, and not in a good way.

Fantasy football analyst Pranav Rajaram discusses five backfields he'll be watching closely heading into Week 2.

Lawrence Jackson Jr. explains why J.K. Dobbins and Demarcus Robinson are two Los Angeles players you want in your fantasy lineups for Week 2.

Week 1 is in the books.

The Vikings didn't have to break much of a sweat on their way to opening the season with a 1-0 record.

Cardinals right tackle Jonah Williams hurt his knee during last Sunday's loss to the Bills and it looks like the team is going to be without him in the near future.

There reportedly is "no indication" the NFL has opened any formal investigation into the 49ers' injury report leading up to Monday's game against the New York Jets.

Patrick Willis' playing days are long gone, but his connection to the 49ers' "special" fan base remains strong as ever.