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Rams' Puka Nacua acknowledges alcohol issues during 'darkest times' of his life
Nacua entered rehab in March. He could still be disciplined by the NFL during the season.
Christian McCaffrey's workload will worry many, but Kaelon Black's usage is what the 49ers and fantasy managers need
Matt Harmon explains why Christian McCaffrey's reduced workload is actually a good thing for the veteran RB this season.
Schrager baffled by 'sluggish' Rams' travel plan ahead of 49ers loss
Schrager baffled by 'sluggish' Rams' travel plan ahead of 49ers loss
On Paper: Lions vs. Saints preview, prediction
A statistical preview and score prediction for Detroit Lions vs. New Orleans Saints.
Six NFL records that could be broken during the 2026 season
Can a team break the NFL's rushing record? Will we see a new long in field goal kicking? Could there be a new single-season tight end receiving yardage mark?
Packers DC Jonathan Gannon: Kyler Murray can wreck games if you're not coordinated
The Jonathan Gannon-Kyler Murray partnership in Arizona ended with both men moving on after the 2025 season, but they'll be back together for the first game of their new starts.
Here are 3 keys for the Cardinals to defeat the Chargers
Week 1 is coming up fast
New Orleans Saints News: How will Travis Etienne perform on his debut?
Here are today's Saints news links
What can we learn about Mizzou in Border Battle No. 121
Some burning questions as Mizzou heads to kU for the first time in 21 years
Film Study: Washington State, Apple Cup Edition
Offensive miscues & crushing defense
Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles Week 1: Five Questions with Bleeding Green Nation
Is it good or bad to be playing the Eagles early in the season?
Scouting the Enemy: Kansas City Chiefs
The Denver Broncos open their 2026 regular season on Monday Night Football against the Kansas City Chiefs. Here is a deeper look at their Week 1 opponent.
NFL Power Rankings, Week 1 find the Buffalo Bills favored to begin 2026 season
Where do NFL writers, experts, and analysts rank the Buffalo Bills heading into Week 1 against the Houston Texans?
NFL Week 1 picks, predictions, schedule, odds, fantasy tips
Josh Allen vs. C.J. Stroud? Jayden Daniels vs. Jalen Hurts? There are 14 games left in Week 1, and we have picks, predictions, key stats, watchability ratings and more.
Matthew Stafford rarely succeeds on quarterback sneaks, but Rams tried one anyway
With the Rams facing fourth-and-goal at the 1-yard line on Thursday night, Matthew Stafford attempted a quarterback sneak.
Fred Warner felt the Rams "withered away" as game went on
The Rams took a 7-3 lead over the 49ers on the first play of the second quarter on Thursday night, but it was not a sign that things were going to go their way for the rest of their time in Melbourne, Australia.
Fantasy playbook: NFL Week 1 Shadow Reports, lineup locks and projected scores
An all-encompassing look at the matchups to exploit or avoid and lineup locks in fantasy, as well as projected scores for all NFL games.
Kyle Shanahan: I love calling plays for Mike Evans
Mike Evans built his career with the Buccaneers on being the guy quarterbacks looked to on third down and in the red zone, and it didn't take long for him to take on the same role with the 49ers.
Start your Bucs, sit Mahomes and a dozen more Week 1 fantasy football decisions
Thoughts to consider on more than a dozen players about whom you might be on the fence about starting or sitting.
Can Goff, new-look Lions offense set aside disappointing 2025?
After tumbling from playoff contention last season, Detroit promises a team focused on the prize in 2026.
NFL players, coaches, execs remember 9/11 on 25th anniversary
Hall of Famers, franchise greats and more recount the moments they experienced in the aftermath of the attacks.
Expectations for Saints' Tyler Shough in Year 2? 'Doesn't faze me'
Named a captain this season, the 26-year-old QB is out to prove he can lead New Orleans to the postseason.
Career reboots: Vikings' Murray faces Packers' Gannon
Jonathan Gannon coached Kyler Murray with the Cardinals, and now they seek second chances with new teams.
Can Saquon Barkley recapture his 2024 dominance?
Philadelphia's heavy under-center, wide zone scheme is largely new to the veteran running back.
Kyle Shanahan: Win or lose, everyone would make a big deal about our travel schedules
The 49ers and Rams took opposite approaches to the longest road trip in NFL history: The 49ers arrived in Australia a full week early to give themselves time to acclimate.
Myles Garrett: "This was the worst version of myself that I've put out there"
Garrett said he needs to get healthy after missing most of training camp with a knee injury.
49ers tight end Jake Tonges suffers MCL injury, Kyle Shanahan says "it wasn't good"
49ers tight end Jake Tonges left Thursday night's win over the Rams with a knee injury, and coach Kyle Shanahan offered an ominous update after the game.
Mike Evans Scores TD In 49ers Debut
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans made good on the hype surrounding his signing in Thursday night's 27-7 win over the Los Angeles Rams. Evans brought in six of his seven targets for 49 yards and one touchdown in the season opener
Deebo Samuel: Successful 49ers return in win
Samuel brought in six of seven targets for 48 yards and a touchdown, rushed once for 12 yards and returned two kickoffs for 74 yards during the 49ers' 27-7 Week 1 win over the Rams in Melbourne, Australia. Visit RotoWire.com for more analys
George Kittle: Pair of catches in Week 1
Kittle brought in two of five targets for 12 yards during the 49ers' 27-7 Week 1 win over the Rams in Melbourne, Australia. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.
Matthew Stafford Delivers a Season-Opening Letdown in Australia
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford completed 15 of his 25 pass attempts (60% completion rate) for 155 passing yards, zero touchdowns, and one interception. He didn't take a sack in the contest. That stat line would be subpar for
Blake Corum: Impressive with limited touches
Corum rushed 10 times for 54 yards and wasn't targeted during the Rams' 27-7 Week 1 loss to the 49ers in Melbourne, Australia. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.
Kaelon Black: Stands out in regular-season debut
Black rushed 14 times for 65 yards and brought in his only target for five yards during the 49ers' 27-7 Week 1 win over the Rams in Melbourne, Australia. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.
Davante Adams: Held in check in Week 1 loss
Adams secured three of six targets for 26 yards during the Rams' 27-7 Week 1 loss to the 49ers in Melbourne, Australia. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.
49ers WR De'Zhaun Stribling's Achilles is intact, to undergo MRI on ankle
The way 49ers wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling suddenly ended his route and started limping on one leg had everyone thinking the worst.
Cowboys agree to terms with WR Ryan Flournoy on one-year extension
The Cowboys have agreed to terms with wide receiver Ryan Flournoy on a one-year contract extension, according to Jordan Schultz of The Schultz Report.
Sean McVay: "This will define us only if we allow it to"
Something happened on the road to a perfect season for the Rams.
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Patriots' A.J. Brown believed to have suffered high ankle sprain, expected to miss four weeks
Brown will have an MRI today to determine the severity of the injury
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