NFL Week 4 blowout losses: Which teams should be concerned? | NFL

Bill Barnwell, ESPN Staff WriterOct 2, 2023, 08:35 AM ET Close Bill Barnwell is a senior NFL writer for ESPN.com. He analyzes football on and off the field like no one else on the planet, writing about in-season X’s and O’s, offseason transactions and so much more. He is the host of the Bill Barnwell Show podcast, with episodes released…

Jets’ Sauce Gardner addresses costly holding penalty that erased INT, led to Robert Saleh unsportsmanlike call | NFL

Heading into Sunday night, the Jets were looked at as a sacrificial lamb to be put in front of Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs to blow out in primetime, particularly in the absence of Aaron Rodgers. However, this proved to be a tight game in part because New York’s defense was able to give Patrick Mahomes fits. In the first…

Cowboys DaRon Bland after two-INT game against Patriots: 'I feel like that every week, I feel like the teams will try and test me' | NFL

With Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs out for the season, DaRon Bland filled those superstar shoes by intercepting Mac Jones twice. “I feel like that every week, I feel like the teams will try and test me,” Bland said.  read more www.nfl.com

Bengals in bad spot with QB Joe Burrow | NFL

The first month of the 2023 NFL is nearly through, and the stretch has given an idea of what a lot of teams are. In a few cases, however, it has offered the opposite. The Cincinnati Bengals came in with Super Bowl aspirations but the offense behind Joe Burrow, who is nursing a right calf injury, has failed to live…

NFL Week 4 grades: Bills earn an ‘A’ for destroying Dolphins; Bengals, Steelers and Browns all get an ‘F’ | NFL

Welcome to the Week 4 grades! If you’re a fan of a team in the AFC North, you might want to stop reading because it’s been an ugly day for that division. The four teams went a combined 1-3, and the only reason one even got a win is because two of the teams in the division played each other…

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Kawakami: Christian McCaffrey for NFL MVP? He’s changed the 49ers, he’s stampeding through the league | NFL

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Maybe you can imagine what the 49ers would be like now if they hadn’t traded for Christian McCaffrey a year ago, but Kyle Shanahan can’t. Won’t. My goodness, don’t make him think about life without the guy who’s making quite the early NFL MVP charge so far. McCaffrey hurdling over defenders and scoring touchdown after touchdown…

Quincy Williams lassos Isiah Pacheco for powerful TFL in fourth quarter | NFL

New York Jets defensive lineman Quincy Williams lassos Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco for a powerful tackle for a loss in the fourth quarter.  read more www.nfl.com

Chiefs’ Andy Reid wins 250th NFL regular-season game tying Tom Landry for fourth on all-time list | NFL

Andy Reid continues to add to his Hall of Fame bonafides. A week after the Chiefs head coach passed Cowboys Hall of Fame coach Tom Landry for fourth all time in combined regular-season and postseason wins, Reid managed to notch his 250th regular-season victory with a 23-20 win over the New York Jets on Sunday night.  Coincidentally, Reid’s 250th regular-season win…

Isiah Pacheco's best plays from 158-yard game | NFL

Watch all of Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco’s best plays from his 158-yard game in the team’s Week 4 road win on ‘Sunday Night Football’ over the New York Jets in the 2023 NFL regular season.  read more www.nfl.com

Harrison Butker's second 37-yard FG extends Chiefs' lead to 20-12 | NFL

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker’s second 37-yard field goal extends Chiefs’ lead to 20-12.  read more www.nfl.com

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NFL Week 4 overreactions and reality checks: Has the game passed Bill Belichick by? Are Dolphins paper tigers? | NFL

Week 4 in the NFL was a crazy one, especially in the early slate of Sunday afternoon games. The Washington Commanders nearly upset the Philadelphia Eagles in overtime, while the Denver Broncos had a furious comeback against the Chicago Bears. The Dallas Cowboys crushed the New England Patriots and the Houston Texans destroyed the Pittsburgh Steelers. The San Francisco 49ers…

Taylor Swift’s NFL era: Pop star attends second Chiefs football game | NFL

[1/2]Taylor Swift attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, U.S., September 12, 2023. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights Oct 1 (Reuters) – Mega pop star Taylor Swift arrived at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday ahead of the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the New York Jets, as…

Jalen Hurts best plays from 2-TD game | NFL

Watch the best plays from Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts 2-touchdown game against the Washington Commanders from Week 4 of the 2023 NFL Season.  read more www.nfl.com

Mike Tomlin says ‘hell yeah there’s going to be changes’ after Steelers score just six points vs. Texans | NFL

Mike Tomlin’s team has had worse starts. The Steelers have started 1-4 twice under Tomlin since 2019 and rebounded to avoid losing seasons both times. But while his team is currently 2-2, Tomlin is seeking comfort, especially after watching his offense struggle throughout Sunday’s 30-6 loss to the Texans.  Tomlin didn’t hold back afterwords when asked if he would consider…

DeVon Achane caps Dolphins first drive with 3-yard TD | NFL

Miami Dolphins running back DeVon Achane caps Dolphins first drive with 3-yard TD.  read more www.nfl.com

Tagovailoa his open Smythe for 22-yard gain on MIA's first drive | NFL

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa his open tight end Durham Smythe for 22-yard gain on MIA’s first drive.  read more www.nfl.com

Week 4 QB injury roundup: Deshaun Watson out for Browns, Derek Carr active despite shoulder injury | NFL

Week 4 in the NFL got underway on Thursday night when the Lions beat the rival Packers 34-20, and now it’s full steam ahead toward the main slate of games on Sunday. There, we find a handful of teams that have their quarterback situation a bit up in the air due to injury. That includes signal-callers who are gearing up for key…

NFL gives Falcons’ Keith Smith largest fine of the season for a play that was not flagged in-game | NFL

Keith Smith’s wallet will soon be significantly lighter. On Friday, the NFL’s accountability website revealed that the Atlanta Falcons fullback received a $87,418 fine for unnecessary roughness for a hit from last week’s game against the Detroit Lions. Smith, who is in his fifth season with the Falcons, appeared to lead with his helmet as he blocked Detroit’s Zonovan Knight….

Daughter Of NFL Owner Goes Viral With Her Swimsuit Photo | NFL

The daughter of the Kansas City Chiefs owner is ready for Sunday Night Football. The Chiefs are set to take on the Jets at Metlife Stadium on Sunday evening.  read more thespun.com

Raiders to start rookie Aidan O’Connell with Jimmy Garoppolo (concussion) out vs. Chargers, per report | NFL

USATSI With Jimmy Garoppolo out with a concussion, the Las Vegas Raiders are slated to start rookie quarterback Aidan O’Connell for their Week 4 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers,  read more www.cbssports.com

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