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Bucs rule out AB; Arians coy about Gronk, others

While Antonio Brown has been ruled out vs. the Saints, Bucs coach Bruce Arians is being coy about the status of tight end Rob Gronkowski, linebacker Lavonte David and cornerback Richard Sherman heading into Sunday’s NFC South showdown.

Sources: RB Ingram signs 1-year extension

Running back Mark Ingram signed a one-year extension through 2022 that is worth up to $2.8 million prior to his trade from the Houston Texans to New Orleans Saints, sources told ESPN’s Field Yates.

Hamstring to keep Titans WR Jones out Sunday

The Titans will be without wide receiver Julio Jones for Sunday’s game against the Colts due to a hamstring injury.

Why many fans would take a pass on Watson

Eight months ago, fans were clamoring for their favorite teams to trade for Deshaun Watson. Now, many believe they’re better off without him.

Jets vs. Bengals Week 8 pick and prediction

The New York Jets face the Cincinnati Bengals at home in Week 8 of the 2021 NFL season. Here’s SNY’s pick and prediction…

Opinion: NFL owners get a bargain by paying Commissioner Roger Goodell $128 million

Goodell’s compensation over past two years reported to come mostly for bonuses related to new media contracts and collective bargaining agreement.

Eric Ebron out, Melvin Ingram doubtful for Sunday

The Steelers will likely be without a pair of veteran contributors when they take on the Browns this Sunday. Tight end Eric Ebron (hamstring) has been ruled out for the contest. He was limited in Thursday’s practice and did not participate on Friday. Edge rusher Melvin Ingram (groin) is doubtful. He didn’t practice on Friday [more]

Eagles vs. Lions: NFL experts make Week 8 picks

Philadelphia Eagles vs. Detroit Lions: NFL experts make Week 8 picks

Chad Gable named valedictorian after earning his master's degree

Chad Gable announced via Instagram that he recently graduated from Full Sail University with his Master of Fine Arts degree in Media Design earning Valedictorian and Advanced Achievement honors.

Blazin’ 5: Colin Cowherd’s picks for Week 8 of the 2021 NFL season I THE HERD

Colin Cowherd makes his five best pro football picks for this week’s action in the NFL.

Pitt QB Kenny Pickett dominating the ACC & reacting to new nickname “Kenny Two gloves” | CFB on Fox

Pittsburgh QB Kenny Pickett has emerged as a frontrunner in the Heisman conversation. Matt Leinart sat down with Pickett to talk about his 5th season with the Panthers, broke down tape from the Clemson game, and even gave him a new nickname.

Skip Bayless on Steph Curry’s cold late game shooting vs. the Grizzlies: He’s not a great clutch shooter I UNDISPUTED

Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors gave up their first game of the season in overtime to the Memphis Grizzlies last night. Despite having a game-high 36 points, Curry had zero points in the fourth quarter and overtime, going for a combined 0-6. It’s the third straight game the two-time MVP didn’t score in the 4th quarter. Skip Bayless explains what this shows about Curry despite a high-scoring game.

Skip Bayless: I fear that Russell Westbrook is by far the biggest reason LeBron can’t win this year’s ring I UNDISPUTED

The LA Lakers will look to bounce back after blowing a 26-point lead earlier this week as they host the Cleveland Cavaliers tonight and the Houston Rockets on Sunday. Russell Westbrook has struggled so far as a Laker with one of the worst plus-minuses in the league. However, the good news for Lakers fans is that LeBron James is expected to return tonight. Skip Bayless breaks down whether Russ will be better with LeBron’s return to the lineup.

Shannon Sharpe on Kyler Murray’s endzone INT: A.J. Green should’ve known that ball was coming his way I UNDISPUTED

Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers made a statement last night by taking down Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals. Murray still had his shot to win the game with 15 seconds left abd the ball at the Packers 5-yard line, but a miscommunication with A.J. Green led to a game-sealing interception for Green Bay. Shannon Sharpe reacts to Murray’s interception and breaks down Green’s costly mistake in the final seconds of the ball game.

Michael Vick names 2 things Jameis Winston has to do to upset Brady’s Bucs I FIRST THINGS FIRST

Michael Vick joins First Things First as the New Orleans Saints prepare to take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 8. Vick lays out the two things Jameis Winston will have to do if he wants to pull off an upset against Tom Brady’s Bucs, and why the Saints’ defense will be crucial in Sunday’s game.

Report: Goodell paid nearly $128M past 2 years

Roger Goodell made $128 million the past two fiscal years, per The New York Times, which reported Thursday night that the total was heavy in performance bonuses from his work securing labor peace and media rights deals.

Kingsbury: Hopkins checked himself into game

Kliff Kingsbury wasn’t happy with DeAndre Hopkins checking himself into Thursday’s game despite aggravating a hamstring injury.

Packers hero Douglas savors game-saving INT

Rasul Douglas, who was on the Cardinals’ practice squad earlier this month, sealed the Green Bay Packers’ win Thursday night with an interception in the end zone with 12 seconds left.

Cards' Ward, Packers' Hill carted off after collision

Arizona Cardinals RB Jonathan Ward collided with the Green Bay Packers’ Kylin Hill in the third quarter Thursday night, and both players were carted off the field with injuries.

Chris Broussard: Vikings are a sneaky good team, Cowboys won’t win without Dak Prescott I FIRST THINGS FIRST

The Dallas Cowboys will take on the. Minnesota Vikings in Week 8, but with Dak Prescott unlikely to make an appearance due to injury, Chris Brousard isn’t sure Dallas will be able to keep up their winnings streak. Watch as Broussard lays out whether the Cowboys have any chance of defeating the Vikings without Dak.

What sets Cowboys' CeeDee Lamb and Vikings' Justin Jefferson apart? NFL evaluators tell us

Jefferson and Lamb, both 22, look poised to be dominant forces for the next decade. What makes the two wide receivers so special?

Nick Wright lays loss to Green Bay at Arizona’s feet: ‘This should’ve been a MVP moment for Kyler’ I FIRST THINGS FIRST

The Green Bay Packers officially ended the Arizona Cardinals’ winning streak, and both teams are now 7-1 after Thursday night. Nick Wright and Chris Broussard discuss the events of last night’s game, and decide whether it was Aaron Rodgers’ Packers that won that game, or Kyler Murray’s Cardinals that lost it.