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Chiefs' Rashee Rice Off to Quiet Statistical Start in 2026

Rashee Rice has 6 catches for 102 yards and a touchdown through two games as the 2-0 Chiefs rank first in total offense.OriginalYahoo SportsSep 22, 2026 · 12:10 UTC

Watson's Second-Half Surge Lifts Browns Past Buccaneers 23-19

Deshaun Watson threw for 238 yards and two TDs as the Browns beat the Buccaneers 23-19 for their first win, secured despite a two-hour lightning delay.OriginalYahoo SportsSep 22, 2026 · 12:09 UTC

Winston, Giants struggle in relief role after Dart knee injury vs. Rams

Jameis Winston struggled in relief as the Giants fell 28-6 to the Rams after Jaxson Dart exited with a left knee injury.OriginalYahoo SportsSep 22, 2026 · 12:08 UTC

Aaron Donald returns after 32 months, Rams top Giants 28-6

Aaron Donald played 32 defensive snaps in his first NFL game since 2024 as the Rams limited the Giants to 182 yards in a 28-6 Monday Night Football win.OriginalYahoo SportsSep 22, 2026 · 12:08 UTC

Kyler Murray Cleared to Start at Tampa Bay as Vikings QB Returns

Kyler Murray has cleared the NFL concussion protocol and will start for the 2-0 Vikings at Tampa Bay on Sunday, Kevin O'Connell announced.OriginalYahoo SportsSep 22, 2026 · 12:08 UTC

Dart Pushed to Re-Enter After Knee Injury; Giants Held Him Out

Giants QB Jaxson Dart wanted to return after a left knee injury vs. the Rams but was not cleared. He is believed to have a sprained MCL, with an MRI set for Tuesday.OriginalYahoo SportsSep 22, 2026 · 12:06 UTC

Tennessee Hosts Top-Ranked Texas in SEC Opener at Neyland Stadium

No. 1 Texas visits No. 13 Tennessee on Saturday at noon EDT on ABC. Coach Josh Heupel once beat the Longhorns 63-14 as Oklahoma's QB.OriginalYahoo SportsSep 22, 2026 · 12:03 UTC

Texas Visits Tennessee Saturday in First Meeting Since 1969

Texas and Tennessee meet Saturday at Neyland Stadium, their first game since 1969 and first as SEC opponents. Arch Manning leads the Longhorns.OriginalYahoo SportsSep 22, 2026 · 12:00 UTC

Study: 28% of College Football Tickets Distributed Go Unused

Scanned ticket data from 55 FBS schools shows 28.4% of distributed tickets went unused in 2025, revealing gaps in announced attendance.OriginalYahoo SportsSep 22, 2026 · 11:55 UTC

Mbappe reveals near-move to Liverpool and talks Ronaldo, Ballon d'Or

Kylian Mbappe says he nearly joined Liverpool, discusses his friendship with Cristiano Ronaldo and his Ballon d'Or chances.OriginalYahoo SportsSep 22, 2026 · 11:55 UTC

Judkins Points to Execution, Not Opponents, After Browns' Slow Run Game Start

Browns RB Quinshon Judkins says Cleveland's slow rushing start is about the team's own execution, not the defenses it has faced, ahead of Week 3.OriginalYahoo SportsSep 22, 2026 · 11:53 UTC

Bills, Bengals Earn Top Marks in AFC Week 2 Report Card

Week 2 grades for all 16 AFC teams: Bills and Bengals earn A+ marks, Raiders sit 2-0, and the Chargers, Steelers and Texans fall short.OriginalYahoo SportsSep 22, 2026 · 11:50 UTC