What we learned: Niners bully Rams in dominant win

The 49ers beat the Rams at their own game in a dominant victory while the big-play Steelers overwhelm the Redskins. Chris Wesseling and Gregg Rosenthal break down Monday's games.

Tom Brady pleased with Pats’ effort in win vs. Cards

Tom Brady isn't letting his four-game suspension bar him from keeping a close eye on what the New England Patriots are doing on the field.

Russell Wilson has ankle injury; plans to play Sunday

Russell Wilson didn't make much of a deal about it, but his ankle injury might cause some issues in the immediate future. Will the Seahawks QB be able to suit up in Week 2?

Russell Wilson sustains ankle injury; status in question

Russell Wilson didn't make much of a deal about it, but his ankle injury might cause some issues in the immediate future.

Cruz salsas again: ‘You couldn’t paint this story’ better

After more than a year away from an NFL game, Victor Cruz returned in a big way for the New York Giants. The receiver caught four passes, including the game-winning touchdown, which allowed him to bust out his famous salsa dance.

Revis on Green’s big day: Not ‘one of my better games’

Darrelle Revis and the New York Jets got torched by Cincinnati Bengals receiver A.J. Green on Sunday afternoon. Gang Green's future Hall of Fame corner admitted he didn't play well.

Jimmy Garoppolo leads Patriots to upset over Cardinals

Filling the shoes of a football legend isn't easy, but Jimmy Garoppolo handled his first start for the Patriots with the requisite composure and stability in New England's Sunday night win.

Sunday Night wrap-up: Jimmy Garoppolo recovers to win Patriots debut

No, he wasn’t Tom Brady. But the Patriots didn’t ask him to be either. Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo did just fine in his debut as the interim starter, leading the Patriots to a 23-21 win on the road over the Cardinals. He did fumble in the first half, and you could tell they were protecting him in…

Cardinals take advantage of another Patriots fumble to narrow the gap

The Cardinals haven’t been particularly sharp tonight. But they have been timely. The Cards took advantage of a second New England fumble to cut the gap to 17-14, with both their touchdowns coming off turnovers. Cards running back David Johnson took it in from 1 yard out for the touchdown, keeping things close as we…

Raiders become fourth team to win by going for two late

In 1994, the NFL adopted the ability to go for two after scoring a touchdown. Before today, three teams had converted a two-point try in the final minute of the fourth quarter to win a game. On Sunday, the Raiders joined them, with a two-point conversion delivering a victory at New Orleans. The other three…

Bennett, McCourty raise fists after national anthem

Patriots tight end Martellus Bennett and safety Devin McCourty raised their clenched fists at the end of the national anthem Sunday night in Arizona. Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters made a similar gesture before his team’s game earlier in the day. Peters said after the game he had discussed it with Chiefs coach Andy Reid and…

Evan Mathis carted off the field with left foot injury

The Cardinals just scored to close the gap to 10-7 on New England, but they also just suffered what could be a significant loss. Right guard Evan Mathis was just carted off with a left foot injury, taking away their most experienced lineman. He was replaced by Earl Watford after he was rolled up in a…

From FNIA, Tony Dungy on the national anthem

Sunday’s season-opening edition of NBC’s Football Night in America included comments from Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy regarding his views on the subject of players standing for the national anthem. Dungy shared his own experiences with the anthem (at one point in his life, he didn’t stand), and he shared some of the wisdom…