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The Buccaneers lose top receivers Evans and Godwin to injuries, a double-digit loss to the Ravens

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The sight of Mike Evans sprawled on the ground in the back of the end zone, then hobbling with a hamstring injury, was bad enough. When Tampa Bay's other top receiver, Chris Godwin, went down in the final minute of a 41-31 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, an already frustrating evening […]

By Andrew Jack

October 22, 2024October 22, 2024

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EXPLANATION: What are the softshell helmet Guardian caps that Tua Tagovailoa says he won't wear?

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Guardian caps are soft, protective helmet covers that the NFL has allowed players to wear during games this season to reduce head injuries. However, several players have worn them in the first seven weeks Tua Tagovailoa, like most NFL players, said Monday He won't be wearing the headgear when he […]

By Andrew Jack

October 22, 2024October 22, 2024

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About football: The Crafty Chiefs continue to win despite Mahomes' problems and injuries

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL week after week. For more information on football analysis, see Here. ___ Patrick Mahomes is having his worst season statistically and the Chiefs keep losing playmakers due to injuries. The two-time defending Super Bowl champions are already 6-0. Kansas City is the only undefeated team in […]

By Andrew Jack

October 21, 2024October 21, 2024

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The Browns lose QB Deshaun Watson to an Achilles tendon injury and fall to the Bengals 21-14

CLEVELAND (AP) — When Deshaun Watson tucked the ball under his arm and collapsed untouched, some Browns fans cheered. For the wrong reasons. Cleveland's polarizing quarterback, who has divided the team's fan base since his arrival two years ago, suffered an apparent season-ending Achilles tendon injury in the first half of a 21-14 loss to […]

By Andrew Jack

October 21, 2024October 21, 2024

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Browns QB Watson is likely to suffer a season-ending Achilles tendon injury

CLEVELAND (AP) — Deshaun Watson's tumultuous tenure with Cleveland has taken another significant turn. His third season appears to be over. The beleaguered quarterback was carted off the field Sunday with a right Achilles tendon injury sustained in a non-contact play against the Cincinnati Bengals. Below Cleveland's 21-14 lossBrowns coach Kevin Stefanski said it “looks […]

By Andrew Jack

October 20, 2024October 20, 2024

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Ricky Pearsall gives the 49ers a boost with his return. But they lose Brandon Aiyuk to a knee injury

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have acquired rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall NFL debut exactly 50 days after being shot in the chest, but might have lost starting receiver Brandon Aiyuk to a serious knee injury. Pearsall was activated from the non-football injured list on Saturday and was on the field as […]

By Andrew Jack

October 20, 2024October 20, 2024

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Saints cornerback Paulson Adebo was forced out of the game against the Broncos with a leg injury

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints cornerback Paulson Adebo was carried off the field with a blow to his right leg in the second quarter of Thursday night's game against the Denver Broncos. Teammates knelt around Adebo as team doctors and trainers tended to the fourth-year pro, who was selected in the third round of the […]

By Andrew Jack

October 18, 2024October 18, 2024

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The injured Alex Cobb was left off the Guardians' ALCS roster and replaced by Ben Lively

NEW YORK (AP) — Pitcher Alex Cobb has been released by Cleveland's American League Championship Series squad on Tuesday after he was injured again in the opening game and the Guardians were looking for a starter for Game 5 against the Guardians New York Yankees. “It was a challenging year. The timing of this coming […]

By Andrew Jack

October 16, 2024October 16, 2024

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The Washington Commanders are parlaying their four-game winning streak into a showdown at the Baltimore Ravens

Washington (4:1) and Baltimore (3:2) Sunday, 1:00 p.m. EDT, CBS BetMGM NFL odds: Ravens at 6 1/2 Against the Spread: Commanders 4-1; Ravens 3-2 Series record: Ravens lead 4-3. Last meeting: Baltimore defeated Washington 31-17 on October 4, 2020 in Washington. Last week: Ravens beat Bengals 41-38 in overtime; Commanders defeated the Browns 34-13. Commanders' […]

By Andrew Jack

October 14, 2024October 14, 2024

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Lions pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson will require surgery after injuring his left shin against the Cowboys

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson was carried off the field with a serious left shin injury from a sack by Dallas' Dak Prescott. Hutchinson remained in the Dallas area for surgery, Lions coach Dan Campbell said afterward The 47:9 win on Sunday about the Cowboys. Hutchinson's leg appeared to break […]

By Andrew Jack

October 14, 2024October 14, 2024