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49ers weren't perfect, but plenty good enough to top shorthanded Giants

Christian McCaffrey was among the Niners’ offensive stars while the defense yielded just 150 total yards.

Ronnie Bell, Christian McCaffrey put 49ers up two scores over Giants

It was Bell’s first NFL reception while McCaffrey scored in his 12th straight game.

Follow live: 49ers face Giants, sans Barkley, in home opener

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Cowboys lose star cornerback Diggs to torn ACL

Cowboys star cornerback Trevon Diggs has a torn ACL in his left knee, the team announced.

49ers leading WR Aiyuk inactive against Giants

49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk will not play Thursday night against the Giants because of a shoulder injury.

Giants' Barkley reveals he has high ankle sprain

Giants running back Saquon Barkley revealed Thursday night that he has a high ankle sprain, though he added the injury was not as severe as it could have been.

Panthers not expecting Young to play vs. Seattle

Andy Dalton again took all the first-team snaps in practice for the Panthers with Bryce Young (ankle) not expected to play vs. the Seahawks.

Sources: Cowboys star CB Diggs has torn ACL

Cowboys star cornerback Trevon Diggs has a torn ACL in his left knee, sources told ESPN.

Eagles' Brown says he has no beef with Hurts

Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown said Thursday his animated sideline interaction with Jalen Hurts last Thursday night was not indicative of an issue between himself and his quarterback.

GM: Bears don't view Fields 'as a 'finger pointer'

A day after Justin Fields pointed to coaching as the reason for his “robotic” play, general manager Ryan Poles said the Bears don’t view their starting quarterback “as a finger pointer at all.”

Fitzpatrick on Chubb hit: 'I'm not a dirty player'

Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, who tackled Nick Chubb on the play where the Browns running back suffered a season-ending knee injury, said Thursday that he’s “not a dirty player.”

Vikes still confident in Mattison after Akers deal

This week’s trade for running back Cam Akers drew a natural question around the Minnesota Vikings: Will he replace starter Alexander Mattison, who has taken the majority of snaps this season for the NFL’s worst rushing offense?

LT, J.J. Watt, Nick Bosa and ???: Barnwell awards the champ belt for the best pass-rushers of the past 42 seasons

Let’s take a step back through history and pick the NFL’s best pass-rusher in every season since 1981.

The next wave: Christian McCaffrey provides blueprint for new generation of star running backs

As running backs struggle to find their place in the modern NFL, McCaffrey’s elite rushing and receiving ability could forge the best path forward.

Vikings bolster run game, get Akers from Rams

The Vikings, who currently have a league-worst 69 rushing yards this season, acquired running back Cam Akers from the Rams in a deal that includes a swap of 2026 draft picks.

Bears DC Williams resigns to focus on his health

Alan Williams has resigned as the Chicago Bears’ defensive coordinator.

Raiders WR Adams on Bills' Rapp: 'Out of control'

Raiders WR Davante Adams, who took a hit to the left side of his helmet from the Bills’ Taylor Rapp on Sunday, was critical of Rapp on Wednesday.

Bears' Fields points to coaching for 'robotic' play

Bears quarterback Justin Fields said Wednesday he believes the coaching he is receiving is causing him to overthink in games, causing him to play “robotic.”

Two games, 25 catches, one rookie fifth-round pick: Meet Rams sensation Puka Nacua

Nacua’s transcendent performance through two games has flipped the script on the Rams’ offensive identity — and likely made 31 other NFL teams wish they had picked the rookie out of BYU.

Source: Hunt back to Browns after Chubb injury

The Browns are bringing back running back Kareem Hunt to help patch up their backfield in the wake of the season-ending injury to Nick Chubb.

Police eye IG videos in search for ex-NFL player

Police are checking on the authenticity of Instagram videos that appear to show missing former NFL player Sergio Brown discussing the recent death of his mother.

Ford now Browns' No. 1 RB; Hunt makes visit

Jerome Ford will be the Cleveland Browns’ featured running back after Nick Chubb suffered a season-ending knee surgery on Monday night.

Ford now Browns' No. 1 RB; Hunt visiting team

Jerome Ford will be the Cleveland Browns’ featured running back after Nick Chubb suffered a season-ending knee surgery on Monday night.

Will Patrick Mahomes ever be paid what he's worth?

The Chiefs restructured Mahomes’ deal on Monday, giving him $210.6 million though 2026, the most money in NFL history over a four-season span.

Week 3 NFL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus contract situations to watch

Heading into Week 3, there are unlikely 2-0 teams — and unlikely 0-2 teams. Here’s how our experts stack the league in our weekly Power Rankings.

Browns: Ford to be No. 1 RB after Chubb injury

Jerome Ford will be the Cleveland Browns’ featured running back after Nick Chubb suffered a season-ending knee surgery on Monday night.

Peppers, Gates headline 1st-time HOF nominees

Defensive end Julius Peppers and tight end Antonio Gates are among nine first-time nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Panthers star LB Thompson out for rest of season

Panthers LB Shaq Thompson is expected to miss the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery to repair a broken fibula.

Giants won't yet rule out 'quick healer' Barkley

Giants coach Brian Daboll refused to rule out Saquon Barkley despite an ankle injury his star running back suffered in Sunday’s 31-28 victory over the Cardinals.

Browns anticipate injured Chubb's season over

Browns running back Nick Chubb suffered a “significant” season-ending knee injury during the second quarter of Monday night’s 26-22 loss to the Steelers, according to coach Kevin Stefanski.