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Editorial sports image for Mike Evans Scores First 49ers Touchdown Because Kyle Shanahan Needed Another WeaponNFL

Mike Evans Scores First 49ers Touchdown Because Kyle Shanahan Needed Another Weapon

Mike Evans caught his first touchdown as a member of the San Francisco 49ers against the Los Angeles Rams, proving the rich just keep getting richer.Game RecapAnalysisBettingRead article
Editorial sports image for A.J. Brown's High Ankle Sprain Leaves the Patriots Offense Running on FumesNFL

A.J. Brown's High Ankle Sprain Leaves the Patriots Offense Running on Fumes

Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown is expected to miss at least four weeks with a high ankle sprain following New England's season-opening loss to the Seahawks.InjuryFantasyBetting
Editorial sports image for AJ Brown Sidelined for a Month While Sam Darnold Dodges a BulletNFL

AJ Brown Sidelined for a Month While Sam Darnold Dodges a Bullet

Ian Rapoport reports Patriots WR AJ Brown will miss at least four weeks with a high-ankle sprain, while Seahawks QB Sam Darnold received positive news on his hip injury following Seattle's 13-10 win.InjuryFantasyAnalysis
Editorial sports image for Tua Tagovailoa's Oblique Strain Puts Sunday Status in Doubt for FalconsNFL

Tua Tagovailoa's Oblique Strain Puts Sunday Status in Doubt for Falcons

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is day-to-day with an oblique strain, putting his availability for Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in jeopardy.InjuryGame PreviewBetting
Editorial sports image for Tua Tagovailoa Suffers Oblique Injury, Cooper Rush Takes Falcons QB1 RepsNFL

Tua Tagovailoa Suffers Oblique Injury, Cooper Rush Takes Falcons QB1 Reps

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered an oblique injury in practice, forcing backup Cooper Rush into first-team reps ahead of a tough road matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers.InjuryRoster MoveGame Preview
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Tua Tagovailoa Limited in Falcons Practice With Oblique Injury

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was officially limited in Thursday's practice due to an oblique injury, raising questions about his throwing mechanics ahead of the weekend.InjuryAnalysis
Editorial sports image for Cooper Rush Takes First-Team Reps for Falcons in Mid-Week ShakeupNFL

Cooper Rush Takes First-Team Reps for Falcons in Mid-Week Shakeup

Cooper Rush took all first-team practice reps for the Atlanta Falcons, signaling a major shift at quarterback ahead of Sunday.Roster MoveFantasyBetting
Editorial sports image for Tua Tagovailoa's Thursday Practice Scare Puts Falcons Fans on High AlertNFL

Tua Tagovailoa's Thursday Practice Scare Puts Falcons Fans on High Alert

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa grabbed his back and sat down during Thursday's practice, raising immediate concerns for his weekend availability.InjuryAnalysis
Editorial sports image for Sam Darnold Gets 'Really Good News' on Hip, Still Misses Week 2NFL

Sam Darnold Gets 'Really Good News' on Hip, Still Misses Week 2

Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold avoided a major hip injury, but coach Mike Macdonald's optimistic update still means he will miss next week's game against the Cardinals.InjuryGame Preview
Editorial sports image for Seahawks 'Dodged a Bullet' with Sam Darnold's Hip Injury, But He's Still Missing TimeNFL

Seahawks 'Dodged a Bullet' with Sam Darnold's Hip Injury, But He's Still Missing Time

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is expected to miss time after undergoing an MRI on his hip, though the team reportedly feels they avoided a season-ending disaster.InjuryBreaking News
Editorial sports image for A.J. Brown's High-Ankle Sprain Leaves the Patriots Offense in LimboNFL

A.J. Brown's High-Ankle Sprain Leaves the Patriots Offense in Limbo

Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown has suffered a preliminary high-ankle sprain, pending an MRI, dealing a massive blow to a New England offense that just struggled in Seattle.InjuryBreaking NewsAnalysis
Editorial sports image for AJ Brown's High-Ankle Sprain Turns Patriots' Opening Night from Bad to WorseNFL

AJ Brown's High-Ankle Sprain Turns Patriots' Opening Night from Bad to Worse

Patriots wide receiver AJ Brown suffered a likely high-ankle sprain in New England's 13-10 season-opening loss to the Seahawks, pending an MRI.InjuryBreaking News
Editorial sports image for Injury Report Roulette: Bowers Sidelined, But Kittle and Garrett Cleared for TonightNFL

Injury Report Roulette: Bowers Sidelined, But Kittle and Garrett Cleared for Tonight

Raiders TE Brock Bowers will miss the season opener, while George Kittle and Myles Garrett are officially active for tonight's 49ers-Rams clash.InjuryGame PreviewBetting