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MRI confirms torn ACL for 49ers QB Garoppolo

An MRI confirmed Monday that 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo tore his ACL and his season is over, the team announced.

Tony Dungy's legacy: Championing diverse coaches, including Mike Tomlin

The Pro Football Hall of Famer, who will be inducted into the Bucs Ring of Honor, has left his mark beyond the Tampa 2 defense and playoff wins.

Steelers need Ben Roethlisberger now more than ever

He’s without a win, an All-Pro back and two linemen. His top receiver is disgruntled and his defense is leaky. Big Ben faces a steep early challenge.

Baker's time: Browns confirm Mayfield as starter

Browns rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield will start Sunday against the Raiders, earning the opportunity after leading Cleveland to its first win in more than a year.

Fins' Hayes tears ACL trying to avoid sack flag

Dolphins defensive end William Hayes tore his ACL making a sack on Raiders quarterback Derek Carr on Sunday. Coach Adam Gase said Monday, “He was trying to not put his body weight on the quarterback and that happened.”

DB Allen latest Falcons starter done for season

Falcons safety Ricardo Allen tore his Achilles tendon on Sunday and is done for the season.

Barnwell: What to copy from the Chiefs' cheat-code offense

The Chiefs are 3-0 and scoring at will. Here are the lessons the NFL can learn from Kansas City’s record-setting start.

Chiefs having 'a blast' with 'Showtime Mahomes' at QB

Patrick Mahomes has thrown a touchdown to nine different Chiefs through three games — more than the team had all of last season.

Week 3 takeaways: Panic time for Cowboys, Raiders?

Dallas couldn’t convert third downs and Oakland disappeared after the half. Time to worry about the Cowboys and Raiders? NFL Nation looks at Week 3.

Zeke: My 'poor perfomance' cost Cowboys game

Ezekiel Elliott, who finished with 127 yards on 16 carries and whose 7.9 yards per rush were the second-best of his career, nevertheless took the onus for a loss to the Seahawks. “I got to do a better job of taking care of the ball,” he said.

Follow live: New-look Patriots meet familiar face in Detroit

Kenny Gollady caught a 4-yard TD pass from Matthew Stafford as former Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia seeks his first win as coach of the Lions.

Wentz opens with TD, gets win in Eagles return

Quarterback Carson Wentz, returning to the Philadelphia Eagles for the first time in 2018 following ACL/LCL surgery on his left knee, opened with a touchdown on the Eagles’ first possession en route to a 20-16 win.

Bills (+17) pull off largest NFL upset in 23 years

The Bills, who closed as consensus 17-point underdogs to the previously unbeaten Vikings, on Sunday pulled off the biggest NFL upset in 23 years, routing Minnesota 27-6.

NFL promptly defends roughing call on Matthews

Clay Matthews was penalized for landing on Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith late in the third quarter. In a tweet sent shortly thereafter with video of the play, the NFL cited Rule 12, Section 2, Article 9(b).

49ers fear Garoppolo tore ACL in loss to Chiefs

Garoppolo took an awkward step with his left foot near the sideline, then rammed into Chiefs cornerback Steven Nelson at Kansas City’s 7-yard line.

Brees passes Favre for most career completions

Drew Brees has passed Brett Favre for the most completions in NFL history.

Mahomes sets NFL mark with 13th TD of season

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes threw three touchdown passes in the first half Sunday against the 49ers, giving him 13 for the first three games of the season, an NFL record.

Follow live: Brees, Saints lead Falcons in NFC South rivalry game

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Sources: Steelers taking Bell trade offers

The Steelers appear to have backtracked on their earlier stance to keep Le’Veon Bell and are now listening to offers for the AWOL running back.

Follow live: Red-hot Chiefs, Mahomes host 49ers in Arrowhead opener

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Execs, coaches question why flags not reviewable

Some NFL teams already are complaining about what can and cannot be challenged after watching Packers linebacker Clay Matthews’ controversial hit on Vikings QB Kirk Cousins and Lions cornerback Tracy Walker’s nullified interception of Jimmy Garoppolo.

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