A quarterback can only do so much if their protection consistently fails them. Shedeur Sanders is no exception to that principle. If Colorado doesn’t start winning individual matchups and/or make schematic adjustments to help alleviate pressure, the Buffaloes could be in for another long season.
The Detroit Lions battled until the very end, overcoming a strong effort from Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams, with David Montgomery’s overtime touchdown securing a 26-20 victory at Ford Field in Week 1.
Dak Prescott made his Super Bowl intentions clear just hours after securing a four-year, $240 million contract, as the Dallas Cowboys dominated the Cleveland Browns 33-17 in their season opener.
The Seahawks made it a forgettable debut for Broncos quarterback Bo Nix, who made a bevy of turnover-worthy plays. The Seahawks dropped two interceptions and hauled in two others in their 26-20 Week 1 win.
All eyes were on rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels in this matchup, but it was Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield who stole the show, leading his team to a 37-20 win over the Washington Commanders in Week 1.
The Chargers leaned on running back J.K. Dobbins in their 22-10 win over the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 1, opening head coach Jim Harbaugh's account on a positive note.
The Texans' C.J. Stroud and the Colts' Anthony Richardson had their lows in this Week 1 contest — a 29-27 win for the Texans — but their highs outweighed all else.
With Russell Wilson sidelined due to a calf injury, Justin Fields took the reins and led the Pittsburgh Steelers to an 18-10 win over the Atlanta Falcons, heavily supported by Chris Boswell’s standout kicking performance.
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku is "week-to-week" after sustaining an ankle injury in the team's season-opening 33-17 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, but the severity of the injury has not been confirmed.
The Bills had no updates after Josh Allen's leaping touchdown in the fourth quarter of Sunday's win left him with a wrap on his left hand and wrist for the rest of the game.
At Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh's introductory press conference in February, he described a goal to change the Chargers' culture: from that of a team with popular powder blue uniforms to one that was physical and wore teams down late in games.
Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson suffered a bone bruise and a sprained left MCL against the Browns on Sunday and is considered week to week, a source told ESPN.
The union representing Miami-Dade police officers said in a statement that Tyreek Hill was "uncooperative" and was only "redirected" to the ground during his detainment before the Dolphins' game Sunday because he refused orders to sit.
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Jordan Addison has a chance to play in Minnesota's Week 2 matchup with San Francisco, but he will need to make significant progress throughout the week to do so.
Chiefs wide receiver Hollywood Brown wasn't in the lineup for last Thursday's season-opening win over the Ravens, but it sounds like he could make his first appearance with the team this week.
The Buccaneers got to celebrate a comfortable win over the Commanders on Sunday, but they had to contend with several injuries in their defensive backfield.
Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski did not confirm a report that tight end David Njoku suffered a high-ankle sprain in Sunday's loss to the Cowboys, but the Browns are still preparing to be without Njoku for a bit.
The Colts weren't able to defeat the Texans on Sunday, but they did get a good look at the kinds of great plays quarterback Anthony Richardson can make when he has the opportunity.
When news first emerged of the police incident involving Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill, his reputation caused some to wonder whether and to what extent Hill might have brought the situation on himself.
Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore has missed a lot of time with injuries the last two seasons, so his early exit from Sunday's win over the Panthers felt like a return to the familiar for the veteran.
One of the reasons why the Patriots were big underdogs to the Bengals heading into Sunday's game was the way the New England offensive line looked in the preseason.
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