More tests for Robert Griffin III coming Monday

Browns quarterback Robert Griffin III said he’s fine after spraining a shoulder in his debut with Cleveland. On Monday, the team will check to see just how fine he is. According to the Browns, more tests will be conducted on Monday to determine the extent of the injury. It’s the latest example of Griffin not properly…

Jimmy Garoppolo sets an early tone for Patriots

He may not make anybody in New England forget about Tom Brady, but Jimmy Garoppolo is at least off to a good start. Garoppolo’s first possession as a starter in the NFL was a fruitful one, as he led the Patriots to a quick touchdown drive and a 7-0 lead at Arizona. Garoppolo hit Chris…

Russell Wilson on ankle: A little sore, I’ll be alright

Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson got up limping after getting sacked by Dolphins defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh on Sunday and had his ankle taped on the sideline while rookie Trevone Boykin took a few snaps on the sideline. Wilson never missed a snap and was well enough to lead a game-winning drive that ended with a…

Jonathan Kraft: Tom Brady banner is coming down tonight

Jimmy Garoppolo is starting his first NFL game on the road. But when he returns home, the Patriots interim quarterback won’t have to worry about the football version of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg looking down on him. Via Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, Patriots team president Jonathan Kraft said on his pregame segment on 98.5 The Sports…

Ravens’ game plan for Tyrod Taylor? “Make him a quarterback”

The Ravens jumped to 1-0 on Sunday with a 13-7 victory over the Bills at home and they neutralized Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor in the process. Taylor scrambled and hit tight end Charles Clay for a 33-yard gain, but he was otherwise quiet on a day that saw him throw for 111 yards overall and…

Cardinals hope to turn page on disappointing end to 2015

It was “All or Nothing” last year for the Cardinals, and while they ended up close to “all,” they and 30 other teams ultimately ended up with “nothing.” With the 2016 season beginning on Sunday night for the Cardinals, it’s time to forget about 2015 and move forward. “There’s only ever one goal,” coach Bruce…

Mario Williams emerges from Miami debut with a concussion

In his first game with the Dolphins, defensive end Mario Williams had a sack. He also, however, suffered an injury. According to Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald, Williams has a concussion. He’ll be required to pass an independent neurological exam before returning to practice. He then will be required to pass a separate exam…

Mike Zimmer: Shaun Hill “did well,” taking QBs “one week at a time”

The Vikings didn’t go public with their choice for a starting quarterback until the start of Sunday’s game against the Titans, so it’s no great surprise that coach Mike Zimmer wasn’t making a call for next week in the wake of their 25-16 victory. The Vikings were down 10-0 at the half on Sunday, but…

Saints could be bringing in Jake Stoneburner on Monday

With Saints tight end Josh Hill hobbled by an ankle injury, the team could be adding another body at the position as soon as Monday. Per a league source, Jake Stoneburner may be officially joining the Saints. He played with the Dolphins in 2014 and 2015, and he has a strong relationship with former Miami…

Lions collapse, then come back to win a wild one in Indianapolis

For the second straight season, the Lions opened up a 21-3 lead in the second quarter of Week One, then watched that lead evaporate. Only this time, the Lions won. Today in Indianapolis, the Lions stormed ahead 21-3 in the second quarter but collapsed down the stretch and fell behind 35-34 with less than a…

Giants hold off Cowboys for 20-19 victory

When the Giants and Cowboys met in Week One last season, the Giants blew a six-point lead in the final 94 seconds of the game to lose by a point. They found themselves in a similar position this season, but they got a better result. Cowboys wide receiver Terrance Williams failed to get out of…

Watch Patriots-Cardinals on NBC Sports Live

No TV? No problem. Tonight’s Patriots-Cardinals game, along with every Sunday Night Football game this year, will stream via NBC Sports Extra. So dial it up on your desktop, laptop, tablet, or cellphone device, and get ready to see whether the Patriots can survive against a great Arizona team without Tom Brady or Rob Gronkowski.

Late TD drive saves Seahawks

One touchdown was enough for the Seahawks, who struggled offensively all day but put together a touchdown drive over the game’s final four minutes and beat the Dolphins, 12-10. The game’s only two touchdowns were scored in the final 4:12. The Dolphins took their only lead on a 2-yard run by quarterback Ryan Tannehill with…