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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

Aaron Donald's 27.8% pass rush win rate leads all linemen in Rams return

Aaron Donald led all qualifying defensive linemen with a 27.8% pass rush win rate in his return game for the Rams against the Giants.OriginalYahoo SportsSep 22, 2026 · 15:53 UTC

Browns rookie Denzel Boston scores long touchdown in second straight game

Browns rookie receiver Denzel Boston has scored 50-plus yard touchdowns in back-to-back weeks to open his NFL career.OriginalYahoo SportsSep 22, 2026 · 15:53 UTC

Cleveland Browns Climb in NFL Power Rankings After Win Over Buccaneers

The Cleveland Browns rose in NFL power rankings from ESPN, The Athletic, PFT, CBS and USA TODAY after beating Tampa Bay 23-19.OriginalYahoo SportsSep 22, 2026 · 15:52 UTC

Wachusett holds No. 1 as Central Mass. Top 10 shifts after Week 2

Wachusett, Hudson and St. John's keep the top spots in Central Mass. high school football's Week 2 Top 10 rankings.OriginalYahoo SportsSep 22, 2026 · 15:51 UTC