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Mayfield, Buccaneers Off to 0-2 After Late Miss Against Browns

Baker Mayfield's late missed pass sealed a 23-19 loss to Cleveland, dropping Tampa Bay to 0-2 for the first time since 2014 ahead of a Vikings visit.OriginalYahoo SportsSep 21, 2026 · 18:14 UTC

Chiefs plan bigger role for rookie Emmett Johnson, lightening Walker's load

Chiefs coach Andy Reid says rookie RB Emmett Johnson will get more snaps, reducing Kenneth Walker's heavy early-season workload.OriginalYahoo SportsSep 21, 2026 · 18:13 UTC

Rodgers Comments After Steelers Loss Draw Attention to McCarthy Playcalling

Aaron Rodgers' postgame remarks after the Steelers' loss raised questions about Mike McCarthy's playcalling and the size of the game plan.OriginalYahoo SportsSep 21, 2026 · 18:13 UTC

Ravens secondary unable to contain Chris Olave in Week 2 loss

Chris Olave caught eight passes for 86 yards and a late TD as the Saints' receiver troubled Marlon Humphrey and the Ravens' secondary.OriginalYahoo SportsSep 21, 2026 · 18:10 UTC

Saints left tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. to have ankle surgery, out indefinitely

Saints LT Kelvin Banks Jr. needs ankle surgery and is out indefinitely after being injured in Week 2 against the Ravens, per Ian Rapoport.OriginalYahoo SportsSep 21, 2026 · 18:10 UTC

Sumrall Skeptical of Point Spread as No. 4 Ole Miss Visits Florida

No. 21 Florida hosts No. 4 Ole Miss on Saturday in Gainesville as a 3½-point favorite despite the Rebels' 3-0 start.OriginalYahoo SportsSep 21, 2026 · 18:10 UTC

Jaguars Hold Sole Lead of AFC South Despite Week 2 Defeat

The Jaguars lead the AFC South at 1-1 after Denver beat them, while the Titans, Texans and Colts all dropped to 0-2 in Week 2.OriginalYahoo SportsSep 21, 2026 · 18:10 UTC

Seahawks rookie Jadarian Price exits Week 2 with chest injury

Jadarian Price ran for 52 yards and caught a pass before leaving Seattle's Week 2 game with a chest injury. X-rays were negative.OriginalYahoo SportsSep 21, 2026 · 17:35 UTC

Giants Visit Rams to Close NFL Week 2 on Monday Night Football

Giants vs. Rams closes NFL Week 2 on Monday Night Football at SoFi Stadium. Kickoff 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN and ABC.OriginalYahoo SportsSep 21, 2026 · 17:34 UTC

Brownsburg holds No. 1 in USA TODAY Sports Midwest rankings for Week 6

Brownsburg (IN) stays No. 1 in the Week 6 USA TODAY Sports Super 15 Midwest Region high school football rankings after beating Fishers 49-10.OriginalYahoo SportsSep 21, 2026 · 17:34 UTC

ESPN lands Copa do Brasil rights for 2027-2030 cycle

CBF confirmed ESPN will share Copa do Brasil rights from 2027 to 2030 with Amazon, with Globo holding free-to-air TV in a record R$4 billion deal.OriginalYahoo SportsSep 21, 2026 · 17:34 UTC

Jaguars Week 2 snap counts: Hunter sees more defensive work, Tuten leads backs

Jaguars Week 2 snap counts: Travis Hunter played mostly cornerback, Bhayshul Tuten led running backs, and Ventrell Miller took over at linebacker.OriginalYahoo SportsSep 21, 2026 · 17:32 UTC