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Alec Pierce’s strong beginning to the season may help him reach the potential that the Indianapolis Colts believe he has

Indianapolis Colts receiver Alec Pierce showed promise during his first two NFL seasons. On Sunday, he made significant progress toward meeting the…

By CHRISTOPHER HARRIS Sep 11, 2024 2 min read

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Mixon racked up 159 yards and a touchdown in his debut for the Houston Texans, leading them to a victory against the Indianapolis Colts

By ROBERT JACKSON Sep 11, 2024 2 min read

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Mike McDaniel, visibly emotional, praises how the Miami Dolphins dealt with challenges in Week 1

By MICHAEL SMITH Sep 11, 2024 2 min read

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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is set to play, but defensive back Taron Johnson will not be available for Thursday’s game against Miami Dolphins

By JAMES BROWN Sep 11, 2024 1 min read

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The New Orleans Saints acknowledge that a strong victory in Week 1 doesn’t guarantee future success

By ROBERT JACKSON Sep 11, 2024 1 min read

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Caleb Williams’ inconsistent performance and Odunze’s injury contributed to a challenging debut for the Chicago Bears’ rookies

By RYAN DYRUD Sep 11, 2024 2 min read

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Deshaun Watson’s inconsistent performance in the season opener raises worries about whether he can meet expectations for the Browns

By JAMES BROWN Sep 11, 2024 2 min read

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The Minnesota Vikings’ defense excelled in their opener, meeting Flores’ expectations after a busy offseason of upgrades

By JAMES BROWN Sep 11, 2024 2 min read

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Rookie Bo Nix struggled in his debut with Denver Broncos, and the challenges are expected to continue throughout the rest of this month

By BRIAN ANDERSON Sep 11, 2024 2 min read

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Los Angeles Rams Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua will be placed on injured reserve due to a recurrence of his knee injury, according to McVay

By BRIAN ANDERSON Sep 11, 2024 1 min read

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The Washington Commanders’ defense has had a challenging beginning to the NFL season

By JAMES BROWN Sep 11, 2024 1 min read

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The Pittsburgh Steelers start the new season with the same familiar pattern: minimal offensive output and a heavy reliance on TJ Watt

By JAMES BROWN Sep 11, 2024 2 min read