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Travis Hunter's Two-Way Role Limited in First Two Jaguars Games

Travis Hunter has played 66 defensive snaps and 11 offensive snaps through two games with the Jacksonville Jaguars.OriginalYahoo SportsSep 22, 2026 · 16:30 UTC

49ers See Safety Depth Turn Former Weakness Into Strength

Ji'Ayir Brown and Marques Sigle have impressed at safety for the 49ers, giving Kyle Shanahan three players he considers starters.OriginalYahoo SportsSep 22, 2026 · 16:30 UTC

LSU Falls at Ole Miss as Green Avoids Major Knee Injury

LSU lost at Ole Miss, falling behind 17-0 before rallying. Trey'Dez Green avoided major knee ligament damage, his mother reported.OriginalYahoo SportsSep 22, 2026 · 16:30 UTC

NFL Promotes Guardian Caps, but Researchers Question the Evidence

The NFL credits Guardian Caps with fewer concussions, but researchers warn the evidence is thin and the consumer model differs from the pro version.OriginalYahoo SportsSep 22, 2026 · 16:15 UTC

ESPN Model Projects Florida State to Finish 6-6 After 1-2 Start

ESPN projections see Florida State finishing 6-6 after a 1-2 start, with wins favored over Central Arkansas, Virginia, Clemson, Boston College and NC State.OriginalYahoo SportsSep 22, 2026 · 16:13 UTC

Seahawks Put 12-Game Win Streak on Line Against Winless Commanders in Week 3

Seattle (2-0) meets winless Washington in Week 3. Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Drew Lock enter hot, while the Commanders turn to Marcus Mariota.OriginalYahoo SportsSep 22, 2026 · 16:12 UTC

Rams list Puka Nacua as TBD for Sunday night matchup in Denver

Rams WR Puka Nacua is TBD for Sunday Night Football at the Broncos, per Sean McVay, after a hip/groin injury sidelined him Monday.OriginalYahoo SportsSep 22, 2026 · 16:11 UTC

Lions Hold Steady in NFL Power Rankings Despite Defensive Concerns

NFL power rankings kept the Lions largely in the top 15 after their Week 2 loss to Buffalo, citing injuries and pass-defense struggles.OriginalYahoo SportsSep 22, 2026 · 16:11 UTC

Fans Defend Deion Sanders After Analyst Questions Jaguars' Use of Travis Hunter

Travis Hunter played 37 defensive and seven offensive snaps in Jacksonville's loss to Denver, fueling debate over his usage and Deion Sanders.OriginalYahoo SportsSep 22, 2026 · 16:06 UTC

Chiefs' Kenneth Walker III Leads NFL in Rushing After Two Weeks

Kenneth Walker III has 290 rushing yards and 16 targets through two games. Where he and other top RBs rank for fantasy Week 3.OriginalYahoo SportsSep 22, 2026 · 15:56 UTC

Ex-Michigan State WR Tyrell Henry Earns Nation's Top PFF Grade at Position

Former Michigan State WR Tyrell Henry posted a career game for Wisconsin against Eastern Michigan and drew the nation's top PFF wide receiver grade.OriginalYahoo SportsSep 22, 2026 · 15:56 UTC

Bowles reaffirms Gainwell's role despite quiet start to season

Todd Bowles says Kenny Gainwell stays a key part of the Buccaneers backfield despite just 33 scrimmage yards through two games.OriginalYahoo SportsSep 22, 2026 · 15:55 UTC