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Zach Wilson leads Jets to 30-6 win over Texans in return. C.J. Stroud leaves late with a concussion
Read full article: Zach Wilson leads Jets to 30-6 win over Texans in return. C.J. Stroud leaves late with a concussionZach Wilson threw a pair of second-half touchdown passes in his return from a two-game benching, New York shut down C.
Hall runs for a TD after Adams' INT and Jets shock Eagles 20-14 to send Philly to its first loss
Read full article: Hall runs for a TD after Adams' INT and Jets shock Eagles 20-14 to send Philly to its first lossBreece Hall ran for an 8-yard touchdown with 1:46 remaining, one play after Tony Adams intercepted Jalen Hurts, and the New York Jets held on to shock the previously undefeated Philadelphia Eagles 20-14 for their first win against them.
Aaron Rodgers throws first TD pass with the Jets in his second series vs. Giants
Read full article: Aaron Rodgers throws first TD pass with the Jets in his second series vs. GiantsAaron Rodgers capped his second series with the New York Jets by tossing a 14-yard touchdown pass to Garrett Wilson in the first quarter of his preseason debut against the Giants.
Jets continue surge with convincing 27-10 win at Green Bay
Read full article: Jets continue surge with convincing 27-10 win at Green BayBreece Hall had a 34-yard touchdown run as part of his 116-yard day and the surprising New York Jets sacked Aaron Rodgers four times in a 27-10 victory over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday.
Packers' next challenge: building around Rodgers, Adams
Read full article: Packers' next challenge: building around Rodgers, AdamsGreen Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said early in the offseason that salary cap concerns shouldnāt prevent the team from building a quality roster around Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams if both players stayed.
Toe injury can't stop Rodgers as Packers defeat Rams 36-28
Read full article: Toe injury can't stop Rodgers as Packers defeat Rams 36-28Aaron Rodgers withstood pain from a toe injury, threw two touchdown passes and also ran for a score in the Green Bay Packersā 36-28 victory over the Los Angeles Rams.
Love 'dinged' in Packers' 26-7 preseason loss to Texans
Read full article: Love 'dinged' in Packers' 26-7 preseason loss to TexansTyrod Taylor went 4 of 4 for 40 yards in his lone series and rookie quarterback Davis Mills led a couple of scoring drives for the Houston Texans in a 26-7 preseason victory over the Packers.
Rodgers works out with Packers, then details his concerns
Read full article: Rodgers works out with Packers, then details his concernsAaron Rodgers has returned from a tumultuous offseason of uncertainty eager to get the Green Bay Packers to the Super Bowl after falling a step short each of the last two years.
Ted Thompson, 68, GM when Packers won last Super Bowl, dies
Read full article: Ted Thompson, 68, GM when Packers won last Super Bowl, diesThompson was Packers general manager from 2005-17 and drafted many notable players on the current roster, including two-time MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer, File)GREEN BAY, Wis. ā Ted Thompson, whose 13-year run as Green Bay Packers general manager included their 2010 Super Bowl championship season, has died. Mike Sherman had been working as Packers coach and general manager up to that point. With Thompson as general manager, the Packers made eight consecutive playoff appearances from 2009-16, including the Super Bowl championship season in 2010. Gutekunst, who had been working with Thompson as player personnel director, was promoted to general manager and remains in that position.
Daniel Jones active, expected to start for Giants vs. Cards
Read full article: Daniel Jones active, expected to start for Giants vs. CardsDaniel Jones is active and is expected to start at quarterback for the New York Giants against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. After missing last weekās game with a hamstring injury, Jones practiced fully for the first time on Friday. Jaguars: QB Jake Luton, CB Luq Barcoo, LB Kamalei Correa, LB Quincy Williams, C Brandon Linder, TE Tyler Davis, DE Reggie Gilbert. Giants: WR Dante Pettis, CB Darnay Holmes (knee), ILB T.J. Brunson, OT Kyle Murphy, OT Jackson Barton, DE R.J. McIntosh. Buccaneers: DL Khalil Davis, CB Jamel Dean, RB Leonard Fournette, QB Ryan Griffin, TE Tanner Hudson, DL Jeremiah Ledbetter.
Texans look for answers after latest loss leaves them at 1-6
Read full article: Texans look for answers after latest loss leaves them at 1-6HOUSTON ā Interim coach Romeo Crennel was asked whatās next for the Houston Texans after yet another loss this weekend dropped them at 1-6. Houston held the Packers to 96 yards rushing with Aaron Jones out with an injury a week after allowing a season-high 263 yards rushing in an overtime loss to Tennessee. āYou are what your record says you are.āWHATāS WORKINGQuarterback Deshaun Watson continues to make the teamās passing game the bright spot in this dismal season. He ranks second in the NFL with 2,095 yards passing and hasnāt thrown an interception in two games. Johnson managed just 42 yards rushing and lost a fumble after a reception in the fourth quarter.
Texans-Chiefs set to kick off NFL season unlike any other
Read full article: Texans-Chiefs set to kick off NFL season unlike any otherFans watch the Kansas City Chiefs during NFL football training camp Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. Chiefs coach Andy Reid no longer carries around the heavy and ignominious tag of best coach never to win a championship. This is the best opportunity you can have to start the season.That contract extension is the second largest in NFL history. Very, very dynamic players, Texans coach Bill O'Brien said. They also will miss cornerback Bashaud Breeland and defensive tackle Mike Pennel, who are suspended for the start of the season.
Chiefs, Texans fine-tuning for NFL opener Thursday night
Read full article: Chiefs, Texans fine-tuning for NFL opener Thursday nightListen, the first game is always that way, Chiefs coach Andy Reid said, because you're never quite sure what they're going to do. Even with preseason games, the first few games are up in the air. If we would have had our four normal preseason games then we wouldve seen 25 to 30 snaps of their first group. But the speed of practice never quite matches that of a preseason game, and the speed of a preseason game never quite matches a regular-season one. But without preseason games to work on such fundamentals, the Chiefs had to tweak the way they approached tackling.
McCarthy era begins with Cowboys still seeking playoff run
Read full article: McCarthy era begins with Cowboys still seeking playoff runDALLAS COWBOYS (8-8)New Faces: Coach Mike McCarthy, backup QB Andy Dalton, WR CeeDee Lamb, DE Everson Griffen, DE Aldon Smith, DT Dontari Poe, S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, S Trevon Diggs, K Greg Zuerlein, C Tyler Biadasz. Strengths: If Lamb lives up to hype after unexpectedly falling to Cowboys at No. This season will mark 25 years since last time Dallas won multiple playoff games in same year. Roster is built for that playoff run, McCarthy sees no reason why it shouldn't happen in his Cowboys debut, 10 years after winning Super Bowl with Aaron Rodgers in Green Bay. McCarthy probably doesn't have another Rodgers in terms of pure ability, but Prescott is capable of leading postseason run that would probably secure long-term contract he's been trying to get since early 2019.
McCarthy, Cowboys try to make up for lost time in 1st camp
Read full article: McCarthy, Cowboys try to make up for lost time in 1st campDALLAS COWBOYS (8-8)CAMP SITE: Frisco, TexasLAST YEAR: Season with high expectations ended without playoff spot, leading to departure of coach Jason Garrett. Mike McCarthy, Super Bowl winner in Green Bay a decade ago, took over. IMPORTANT ADDITIONS: McCarthy, WR CeeDee Lamb, DT Gerald McCoy, DE Aldon Smith, DT Dontari Poe, S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, CB Maurice Canady, K Greg Zuerlein. McCarthy won Super Bowl with Aaron Rodgers, but hasn't had chance to get to know Prescott face-to-face. EXPECTATIONS: Cowboys still believe they have roster capable of contending for Super Bowl, but patience might be required based on circumstances.
NFL players raise concerns on playing, others ignore advice
Read full article: NFL players raise concerns on playing, others ignore adviceNFLPA president JC Tretter warned players they have to "fight for necessary COVID-19 protections" and Malcolm Jenkins said "football is nonessential." (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, FIle)Some NFL players are raising concerns about playing football amid the coronavirus pandemic while others are ignoring advice of medical experts by working out with teammates. NFL players are humans some with immuno-compromised family members or live-in elderly parents. But as a union, our most important job is keep our players safe and alive. It is the responsibility of the employer to provide a safe work environment, Tretter told NFL players.