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  1. ESPN

    NFL Power Rankings: Our post-Week 1 poll of all 32 teams, plus the best non-QB debuts

    How do all 32 teams stack up ahead of Week 2? Plus, we picked out the top newcomers from each roster.

  2. Pro Football Talk

    Kenneth Walker: Means a lot that the Chiefs trust me

    Kenneth Walker played his first game with the Chiefs on Monday night and head coach Andy Reid made it clear right off the bat that the free agent addition is going to be playing a…

  3. Pro Football Talk

    Patrick Mahomes: Rushing TD gave me confidence I could be myself

    Mahomes also threw two TDs in his return from a torn ACL.

  4. Pro Football Talk

    Matt LaFleur saw "protection busts that should not and cannot happen" on Vikings film

    Packers quarterback Jordan Love was pressured relentlessly by the Vikings' defense in Sunday's 39-22 loss, and Matt LaFleur said after watching the film that the pass protection…

  5. Pro Football Talk

    Sean Payton: Broncos' loss starts with me, starts with our coaching staff

    Payton handed off play calling to offensive coordinator Davis Webb for the Broncos' 31-10 loss to the Chiefs.

  6. ESPN

    Analyzing the Chiefs' win over the Broncos

    Making his Chiefs debut, Kenneth Walker III powered Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs past the Broncos on "Monday Night Football."

  7. ESPN

    Walker stars in Chiefs debut while scrambling Mahomes shows work 'paid off'

    Quarterback Patrick Mahomes, making his return from a torn ACL, and running back Kenneth Walker III, making his Chiefs debut, powered Kansas City to a season-opening blowout win…

  8. ESPN

    Chiefs' Kelce passes Witten, now No. 2 all time on receiving list for TEs

    Travis Kelce reached another milestone Monday night against the Broncos, passing Jason Witten to move into second all time in receiving yards for a tight end.

  9. ESPN

    Patriots' Kraft on Macklemore: Won't provide platform for 'hate speech'

    Robert Kraft said he had Macklemore removed as an opening act for Ed Sheeran's shows at Gillette Stadium due in part to a "history of antisemitic rhetoric and imagery that we…

  10. ESPN

    Seahawks say Darnold has 'unique soft-tissue' injury, not out long term

    Seahawks QB Sam Darnold is dealing with what the team described as a "very unique soft-tissue" injury that is not expected to sideline him long term.

  11. ESPN

    Eagles' Dickerson (knee) to IR, says he was 'complete liability' in opener

    The Eagles are placing left guard Landon Dickerson on injured reserve because of a knee injury, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter, meaning he will miss at least the next four…

  12. ESPN

    Steelers' McCarthy noncommittal on Porter's timeline to return

    Steelers coach Mike McCarthy was noncommittal on the cornerback's timeline to return to game action.

  13. ESPN

    Monken expects to stick with Watson as Browns' QB1 vs. Bucs

    Browns coach Todd Monken said Monday that he expects Deshaun Watson to remain as the team's starting quarterback this Sunday at the Buccaneers.

  14. ESPN

    ⭐ Taylor Swift, Tom Cruise share suite at Arrowhead

    The pop star and actor sat side-by-side while supporting Swift's husband and Kansas City Chiefs tight end, Travis Kelce.

  15. ESPN

    Sources: Brees mulled NFL comeback, playing for Broncos in AFC title game

    Broncos assistant coaches had discussions with Drew Brees about the former star QB coming out of retirement to play for Denver in last season's AFC Championship Game, sources told…

  16. ESPN

    59 points for the Bears? 41 for the Ravens? Let's size up four NFL offenses that erupted in Week 1

    Chicago, Baltimore, Buffalo and Jacksonville were among 10 teams that scored 30-plus points Sunday. What happened, and can it continue?

  17. The Guardian

    Patrick Mahomes triumphant on NFL return as Chiefs beat up misfiring Broncos

    Denver Broncos 10–31 Kansas City Chiefs Chiefs QB throws two TDs on return from torn ACL Kenneth Walker III rushes for 173 yards on debut Kenneth Walker III ran for 173 yards and…

  18. Pro Football Talk

    Monday Night Football: Kenneth Walker, Chiefs run by Broncos 31-10 in Patrick Mahomes' return

    Walker, who had a career-high 173 rushing yards, had more totals (191) than the Broncos had as a team (176).

  19. Pro Football Talk

    Travis Kelce now second all-time in receiving yards for a TE

    Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce's longest reception last season was 44 yards.

  20. Pro Football Talk

    Kenneth Walker runs for 60-yard TD on fourth down

    The Chiefs needed 1 yard on a fourth-down play at their own 40.

  21. Pro Football Talk

    NAACP president Derrick Johnson will appear on ESPN to discuss Protect College Sports Act

    After ESPN gave Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) a platform to push for the Protect College Sports Act, with no opposing view offered, the NAACP challenged ESPN to provide its…

  22. Pro Football Talk

    Landon Dickerson: I was a complete liability; I should not be out there until healthy

    The Eagles will place left guard Landon Dickerson on injured reserve with a knee injury.

  23. Pro Football Talk

    Chiefs CB Mansoor Delane questionable to return with shoulder injury

    Chiefs rookie cornerback Mansoor Delane intercepted Bo Nix on his third career play.

  24. Pro Football Talk

    Drew Brees couldn't have unretired to play for Broncos in AFC Championship

    Brees remains on the Saints' reserve-retired list, and he couldn't have returned that last in the season.

  25. Pro Football Talk

    Bo Nix throws TD on Broncos' second drive to forge a tie

    Bo Nix didn't get his season off to the best start, throwing an interception that set up the Chiefs at the Denver 46.

  26. The Guardian

    The Josh Allen rollercoaster is up and running again for the new NFL season

    The Bills quarterback produced his usual thrills: a galloping touchdown run, a near game-ending mistake and a brilliant throw. Buffalo fans better hold on Having Josh Allen as…

  27. The Guardian

    JJ Watt proves to be a solid replacement for Tony Romo as CBS’s No 1 analyst

    With the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback on leave after his arrest in July, CBS brought a dependable presence into the booth with Jim Nantz If you were looking for insight from…

  28. The Guardian

    NFL roundup: Bears and Panthers set scoring record; Bills beat Texans in thriller

    Carolina and Chicago combine for 96 points Buffalo beat Houston thanks to late rally Caleb Williams threw for 269 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 65 yards and two more scores…

  29. The Guardian

    49ers coach Kyle Shanahan cool on NFL return to Australia: ‘I just don’t like to travel’

    San Francisco boss hesitant for team to play another game in Melbourne LA Rams head coach Sean McVay refuses to blame travel plan for loss Victorious San Francisco 49ers head…

  30. The Guardian

    Crowd of 100,000 laps up relentless sensory experience as NFL woos Melbourne | Jack Snape

    The morning kick-off provided ‘incredible’ vibes for a sell-out crowd clearly different to that which attends AFL and cricket games at the venue At 9am on a Friday, Melbourne’s…

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