6:11 PM ET Although Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank expressed admiration for Matt Ryan, he did not fully commit to the one-time MVP as the quarterback of the future as the franchise searches for a new head coach and general manager. Blank parted ways with coach Dan Quinn and general manager Thomas Dimitroff on Sunday
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7:10 AM ET Don’t mind me. I’m just sitting here skimming through Sunday’s NFL scores, looking for things to overreact and underreact to. Whoa — wild Sunday afternoon. The Dak Prescott injury is just brutal. Is the 49ers’ score a misprint? The Browns are 4-1! One loss too many, at long last, for Dan Quinn,
1:10 AM ET On Sunday, a Dallas Cowboys team that had seemingly been going through a nightmare season saw its worst fears realized. In the third quarter, Pro Bowl quarterback Dak Prescott suffered a gruesome ankle injury. If you were watching the play, you’re not going to forget what you saw for a long time.
6:43 PM ET ARLINGTON, Texas — Dak Prescott was hospitalized with a right ankle compound fracture and dislocation suffered on a third-quarter run against the New York Giants on Sunday. The Dallas Cowboys quarterback was forced to leave the game on a cart and in tears. He was taken to an area hospital where he
2:22 PM ET LANDOVER, Md. — For the first time since suffering a gruesome injury two seasons ago, Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith returned to the playing field. Smith entered the game Sunday at the 2-minute warning in the second quarter after Kyle Allen was hurt on a third-down scramble against the Los Angeles
12:14 AM ET Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon, who is listed as questionable because of a shin injury, is expected to play against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Mixon rushed for 151 yards and two touchdowns to go along with a touchdown reception last Sunday as the Bengals
6:00 PM ET METAIRIE, La. — Michael Thomas‘ chances of playing this week are looking up after the New Orleans Saints receiver was officially listed as questionable for Monday night’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Thomas, who has been sidelined by an ankle injury since Week 1, has practiced on a limited basis every
6:00 AM ET INDIANAPOLIS — The off button, when it comes to Philip Rivers‘ mouth, doesn’t always work when he’s in the game. The Colts quarterback always has his mouth moving. On the sideline. Running onto the field. Before the snap. After the whistle has been blown. Everything you need this week:&• Full schedule »
7:52 PM ET After a morning COVID-19 scare, the New York Jets announced Friday night that they received negative test results for every player, coach and personnel staffer. This means their home game Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals will start as scheduled. The Jets’ announcement came about an hour after the Cardinals’ team flight departed
6:50 AM ET ESPN staff The Week 5 NFL schedule is stacked with great matchups. Our NFL Nation reporters bring us the keys to every game, a bold prediction for each matchup and final score picks. Additionally, ESPN Stats & Information provides a stat to know for each game, and the Football Power Index (FPI)
6:50 AM ET Already the most exhausting one in history, the 2020 NFL season now peeks its head around the corner into Week 5 amid cacophonous calamity. Every morning brings fresh news of positive COVID-19 tests, schedule delays, amended protocols, questions that spawn more questions. Two games were postponed last week, two more already have
12:17 AM ET CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears have made a habit out of comeback victories. A late 38-yard field goal by Cairo Santos lifted the Bears to a 20-19 win over Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, whom at one point led 13-0 in the first half. For the Bears, it marked their
10:00 PM ET CHICAGO – Jimmy Graham can still score touchdowns. Graham’s fourth touchdown reception of the year occurred at a pivotal moment for the Bears, who at one point trailed the Buccaneers 13-0 on Thursday night. .@TheJimmyGraham WITH ONE HAND. 😱 📺: #TBvsCHI on NFLN/FOX/PRIME📱: https://t.co/W5bCPYgMfo pic.twitter.com/8jIJQ1uhD9 — NFL (@NFL) October 9, 2020 Down
9:15 AM ET FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — New England Patriots captain Matthew Slater said late Monday night he was praying there wouldn’t be additional positive tests for the coronavirus but fully understood the reality of the situation. That reality has hit the Patriots hard after reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year Stephon Gilmore tested positive
2:59 PM ET Bill O’Brien got into a heated exchange with Houston Texans star J.J. Watt during a recent practice, ESPN has confirmed. The incident, which also included defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver, took place in the week leading up to the winless Texans’ Week 3 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to ESPN and multiple
2:25 PM ET Is this going to work? It’s time to start asking existential questions about the NFL’s attempts to play through the coronavirus pandemic. After near-flawless results during training camp — a total of seven player infections occurred from Aug. 12 to Sept. 19 — the first quarter of the 2020 season has produced
10:55 AM ET METAIRIE, La. — Monday night’s game between the New Orleans Saints and Los Angeles Chargers would be relocated to Indianapolis’ Lucas Oil Stadium if needed because of Hurricane Delta, sources told ESPN. The Saints could also move their practice operations to Indianapolis if needed — as they did for a week in
2:13 PM ET PITTSBURGH — There will be 5,500 fans allowed into Heinz Field when the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, team president Art Rooney II announced Tuesday. Gov. Tom Wolf announced new amendments to guidelines for safe gathering in the state earlier in the day, allowing outdoor gatherings in venues with