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Dan Orlovsky, Andre Hawkins and Adam Thielen join Molly McGrath on NFL Live to preview the NFL Week 2 matchups between the Vikings-Bears, Lions-Bills and Steelers-Patriots. Adam Schefter also joins to provide injury updates around the league. 0:00 Vikings vs. Bears 4:53 Lions vs. Bills 8:15 Injury updates 11:15 Steelers vs. Patriots âď¸ Subscribe to ESPN Unlimited: https://plus.espn.com/ #ESPN
Any weakness shown on tape is an area opponents will test. Few have taken the ball away more often than New England Patriotsâ safety Kevin Byard, and he sees the chance to increase that total this weekend. Speaking to reporters Wednesday, Byard noticed one issue Pittsburgh has already shown. âItâs gonna be more about trying to get those attempts at the ball,â Byard said via the teamâs YouTube channel. âWhen I say attempts at the ball, last week I think Jaylen Warren fumbled the ball. Guys swar...
The Pittsburgh Steelers ride into their Week 2 matchup against the New England Patriots on the heels of a win, albeit not an overly impressive one. The Steelers didnât play a complete game, but they did just enough to start the year on the right foot. Most of that was thanks to the defense, which [âŚ]
To people paying attention, Rob Gronkowski is the greatest tight end in NFL history. He didnât play enough seasons to pile up the stats of some of the other greats. But nobody at the position was better, more impactful or a tougher matchup than Gronkowski in his prime, which featured four first-team All-Pro selections and four Super Bowl championships as Tom Bradyâs most valuable target. Thus far, this has not resulted in Gronkowskiâs No. 87 being retired in New England. First-year Patriots re...
Paul George's comments confirm what Celtics fans have known for years: Jayson Tatum is the unquestioned leader, and a new era in Boston is officially here.
Boston Red Sox @ Texas Rangers Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 7:05 PM CDT (105.3 The Fan / Rangers Sports Network) The Shed LHP Jake Bennett vs. LHP MacKenzie Gore Todayâs Lineups RED SOX RANGERS Roman Anthony â LF Justin Foscue â 2B Jahmai Jones â DH Corey Seager â SS Wilyer Abreu â RF Josh [âŚ]
Sam Darnold Ruled Out For Seahawksâ Week 2 Game At Arizona; Drew Lock Will Start Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald confirmed that quarterback Sam Darnold will not play in Seattleâs Week 2 game at Arizona. Sep 16, 2026 at 01:34 PM John Boyle Seahawks.com Senior Reporter Copied! The Seahawks will be without starting quarterback Sam Darnold when they face the Cardinals on Sunday in Arizona. That seemed likely when Darnold exited Seattleâs Week 1 win over the Patriots with a glute injury, and head coa...
Any time the Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots get together, itâs bound to be a big game, one rife with storylines. There will be plenty to watch in Week 2 in Foxboro as Mike McCarthy coaches his first game as a Steeler against the hated Patriots, while Aaron Rodgers matches up against them for [âŚ]
Paul George is entering his fifth team following a blockbuster summer trade. He has been traded three times in his career, but this time, he was not at the center of everything. The former All-NBA forward will now suit up for the Boston Celtics after his former team, the Philadelphia 76ers, agreed to a deal [...]
We have 145 official kicks in the books from Week 1 of NFL action. The takeaways can start flowing.
TV: NESN First Pitch: 8:05 p.m. ET The Red Sox have cut their magic number for a postseason spot to five despite losing the first of three games in Texas on Tuesday night. Boston looks to take another step closer to October. The ballclub will do so with Jake Bennett on the mound, who struggled [âŚ]
The Kansas City Chiefs recently started out their 2026 season with a comfortable home win over the Denver Broncos. This game marked the return of Patrick Mahomes from an ACL injury, although both the defense and the running game led by Kenneth Walker III ended up stealing the show. Recently, New England Patriots legend and [âŚ] The post Patriots legend âall inâ on Chiefs after dominant Week 1 win over Broncos appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Macklemore turned his sudden exit from Ed Sheeranâs Loop Tour into a seven-figure humanitarian pledge and a public challenge aimed at New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft. The rapper announced Wednesday that he will give the full $1 million in net income he earned as a tour opener to six groups assisting Palestinians, Variety reports. [âŚ] The post Macklemore challenges Robert Kraft to match $1 million Palestine donation appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Mitchell Robinson has made a big move in the offseason, as he has joined the Boston Celtics. He previously played for the New York Knicks and played a key defensive role during their NBA Championship win last season. He joined the Celtics as an unrestricted free agent on a three-year, $47.4 million contract. However, he [...]
Drake Mayeâs biggest impact this year may not come from what he does on the football field. The New England Patriots quarterback and his wife, Ann Michael, recently purchased the classroom supply wish lists of all 54 educators at Alfred Lima Sr. Elementary School in Providence through the MayeDay Family Foundation. The school serves a [âŚ] The post Drake Mayeâs Biggest Impact This Year May Have Nothing to Do With the Patriots appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .
Rhamondre Stevenson is well aware of what the Pittsburgh Steelers are going to be doing on Sunday. The New England Patriotsâ running back understands that the Pittsburgh Steelersâ defensive mindset is to go for the ball when they have the opportunity, making it extremely important for the Patriots to take care of the football, as [âŚ] The post âTheyâre Going After That Ballâ Rhamondre Stevenson Warns Patriots About Steelersâ Turnover Hunt appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .
Any weakness shown on tape is an area opponents will test. Few have taken the ball away more often than New England Patriotsâ safety Kevin Byard, and he sees the chance to increase that total this weekend. Speaking to reporters Wednesday, Byard noticed one issue Pittsburgh has already shown. âItâs gonna be more about trying [âŚ]
Jeff Teague, DJ Wells, and B Hen discuss the Indiana Pacers with Tyrese Haliburton coming back from a torn achilles. The guys talk about how the east is LOADED this year with the New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers, Boston Celtics, Miami Heat, Detroit Pistons, and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Can the Indiana Pacers find a way back to the playoffs with their star point guard returning? Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-forever Go to the app store or http:...
Patriots The New England Patriots hosted G Xavier Newman-Johnson for a visit on Wednesday, per the NFL transaction wire. Newman-Johnson, 26, went undrafted out of Baylor in the 2022 NFL Draft before catching on with the Titans. After making the teamâs final roster along with his NFL debut, Newman-Johnson was waived by the Titans and caught on with the Jets soon after. He bounced on and off the practice squad for the past few seasons and re-signed as an exclusive rights free agent for the 2025 ...
Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season brought the drama, and then some. Opening night saw a dramatic victory by the Seattle Seahawks in a Super Bowl rematch over the New England Patriots, and there was an unexpected hero. A day later, the San Francisco 49ers put a pause on any Dream Team talk surrounding the Los Angeles Rams with their blowout victory Down Under. The surprises only continued on Sunday and Monday. The Arizona Cardinals delivered the upset of the weekend, beating the Los Angeles Charger...
The New England Patriots could have a key piece to their offense back on the field against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
An offensive lineman from head coach Mike Vrabelâs time in Nashville stopped by Foxborough on Wednesday. The New England Patriots hosted veteran free agent Xavier Newman-Johnson on a visit, according to the NFL transaction wire. Newman-Johnson, 27, entered the league with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted rookie in 2022. The Baylor product spent parts [âŚ]
The New England Patriots last played a full week ago in a first for the NFL â an opening night on a Wednesday. Things didnât go well for the Patriots in Week 1 as they lost to the Seattle Seahawks in a Super Bowl rematch, 13-10, and lost a key player for an extended period in new wide receiver A.J. Brown, who landed on injured reserve. So, the Patriots are a bit banged up coming into the matchup, and they arenât happy with their performance as quarterback Drake Maye threw three interceptions. ...
The Steelers began their preparation today for Sundayâs game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Tackle Troy Fautanu (ankle) and tight end Darnell Washington (personal reasons) did not practice, while receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (foot) was limited. Cornerback Joey Porter Jr. continues to work his way back onto the field and was limited on Wednesday, listed as not injury related/conditioning. Porter was inactive for Sundayâs opener against the Atlanta Falcons, still dealing w...
Former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski reacted to wide receiver Romeo Doubs wearing his No. 87 in the 2026 season. Looking ahead to the Patriotsâ Week 2 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Gronkowski gave his honest take on Doubs becoming the first player to wear No. 87 since the four-time Super Bowl champion last played [âŚ] The post Rob Gronkowski breaks silence on Patriotsâ Romeo Doubs wearing No. 87 appeared first on ClutchPoints .