September 2023

Mayfield’s career resurrection continues: Bucs hold off Vikings, 20-17 Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (left) had nine catches for 150 yards, but he and the Vikings lost to defensive back Carlton Davis (right) and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 20-17, on Sunday. (Photo courtesy of ADAM BETTCHER – GETTY IMAGES)

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (left) had nine catches for 150 yards, but he and the Vikings lost to defensive back Carlton Davis (right) and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 20-17, on Sunday. (Photo courtesy of ADAM BETTCHER – GETTY IMAGES)

Mayfield’s career resurrection continues: Bucs hold off Vikings, 20-17

Mitch Lucas September 10, 2023

By MITCH LUCAS What happens when the man who’s considered the number one receiver in the league...

Bates causes three turnovers, Falcons deal Panthers, Young a 24-10 loss Atlanta defensive back Jessie Bates (above) forced three turnovers in the Falcons’ 24-10 win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Photo courtesy of TODD KIRKLAND – GETTY IMAGES)

Atlanta defensive back Jessie Bates (above) forced three turnovers in the Falcons’ 24-10 win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Photo courtesy of TODD KIRKLAND – GETTY IMAGES)

Bates causes three turnovers, Falcons deal Panthers, Young a 24-10 loss

Shawn Christopher September 10, 2023

Ultimately, Bryce Young, the number one pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, won’t be judged on his...

Saints edge Titans: Carr comes up big, Tannehill, well, not so much New Orleans Saints defensive lineman Malcolm Roach celebrates a tackle on Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry. The Saints would hold off the Titans, 16-15, at the Caesars Superdome; Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill threw three interceptions. (Photo courtesy of DAVID GRUNFELD – THE TIMES-PICAYUNE)

New Orleans Saints defensive lineman Malcolm Roach celebrates a tackle on Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry. The Saints would hold off the Titans, 16-15, at the Caesars Superdome; Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill threw three interceptions. (Photo courtesy of DAVID GRUNFELD – THE TIMES-PICAYUNE)

Saints edge Titans: Carr comes up big, Tannehill, well, not so much

Mitch Lucas September 10, 2023

Raise your hand if you thought Derek Carr would leave the Las Vegas Raiders, go to New...

Ravens beat Texans in opener, but lose Dobbins for rest of season Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson (right) is sacked by Houston Texans pass rusher Will Anderson during the season opener between the teams in Baltimore on Sunday. The Ravens won the game, though, 25-9. (Photo courtesy of USATODAY.COM)

Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson (right) is sacked by Houston Texans pass rusher Will Anderson during the season opener between the teams in Baltimore on Sunday. The Ravens won the game, though, 25-9. (Photo courtesy of USATODAY.COM)

Ravens beat Texans in opener, but lose Dobbins for rest of season

Mitch Lucas September 10, 2023

Going on the road to beat Baltimore in Baltimore would have been a tall task for Houston...

Turnovers doom Arizona in loss to Washington Washington quarterback Sam Howell gets a shoulderpad adjustment from teammate Brian Robinson during the game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday at FedEx Field. The Commanders held off the Cardinals, 20-16. (Photo courtesy of SCOTT TAETSCH – GETTY IMAGES)

Washington quarterback Sam Howell gets a shoulderpad adjustment from teammate Brian Robinson during the game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday at FedEx Field. The Commanders held off the Cardinals, 20-16. (Photo courtesy of SCOTT TAETSCH – GETTY IMAGES)

Turnovers doom Arizona in loss to Washington

Shawn Christopher September 10, 2023

Not that the Washington Commanders are world-beaters – not anything remotely like that. But did anyone expect...

Cleveland blasts Burrow, Bengals, 24-3 Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is tackled by Cleveland Browns defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo. Burrow had an NFL career-low 82 passing yards as he and the Bengals lost to Cleveland, 24-3. (Photo courtesy of SAM GREENE – THE CINCINNATI ENQUIRER)

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is tackled by Cleveland Browns defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo. Burrow had an NFL career-low 82 passing yards as he and the Bengals lost to Cleveland, 24-3. (Photo courtesy of SAM GREENE – THE CINCINNATI ENQUIRER)

Cleveland blasts Burrow, Bengals, 24-3

Mitch Lucas September 10, 2023

The Cincinnati Bengals are a couple of years’ removed from the Super Bowl. On Sunday in Cleveland,...

49ers demolish Steelers in Pittsburgh, 30-7 Christian McCaffery (23) had 151 yards rushing and a touchdown in the San Francisco 49ers' 30-7 win at Pittsburgh on Sunday (Photo courtesy of USATODAY.com).

Christian McCaffery (23) had 151 yards rushing and a touchdown in the San Francisco 49ers' 30-7 win at Pittsburgh on Sunday (Photo courtesy of USATODAY.com).

49ers demolish Steelers in Pittsburgh, 30-7

Mitch Lucas September 10, 2023

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy might not have finished his rookie season the way he wanted....

ESPN feature: Giants enjoy flying under the radar, thanks to attention on Jets The New York Giants have both Saquon Barkley (above) and Daniel Jones back this season, and open it at home against the Dallas Cowboys on NBC's "Sunday Night Football." (Photo courtesy of NEWYORKPOST.com)

The New York Giants have both Saquon Barkley (above) and Daniel Jones back this season, and open it at home against the Dallas Cowboys on NBC's "Sunday Night Football." (Photo courtesy of NEWYORKPOST.com)

ESPN feature: Giants enjoy flying under the radar, thanks to attention on Jets

Mitch Lucas September 9, 2023

Is it possible for a team in New York to fly under the radar? That was part...

Texas gets fast start, holds on to beat ‘Bama, 34-24 Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers and the Longhorns outperformed Alabama Saturday night in Tuscaloosa, leaving with a 34-24 win. (Photo courtesy of SPORTS.YAHOO.COM)

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers and the Longhorns outperformed Alabama Saturday night in Tuscaloosa, leaving with a 34-24 win. (Photo courtesy of SPORTS.YAHOO.COM)

Texas gets fast start, holds on to beat ‘Bama, 34-24

Shawn Christopher September 9, 2023

No. 3 Alabama hosted No. 11 Texas on Saturday night at Tuscaloosa, and you might say our...

Van Dyke throws 5 TDs, upsets A&M Miami quarterback Tyler Van Dyke (9) threw five touchdown passes in a 48-33 win over Texas A&M on Saturday afternoon. (Photo courtesy of MIAMIHERALD.COM)