NFLPA declined invitation for joint concussion protocol investigation

In the immediate aftermath of Thursday night’s Panthers-Broncos game featuring multiple vicious hits to Carolina quarterback Cam Newton, the NFL issued an “all is well” statement regarding compliance with the concussion protocol following a blow to the head late in the fourth quarter that left Newton in apparent distress. Now that the league has opted…

Saints cornerback Breaux out with broken fibula

Saints starting cornerback Delvin Breaux suffered a broken fibula during Sunday’s loss to the Raiders, per multiple reports. The loss of Breaux is a significant one for a Saints defense that already had its share of issues. Though it’s too early to know if Breaux will miss the rest of the season, he’ll miss a…

Tyron Smith returns after neck injury, Cowboys up 19-13

The second half of Sunday’s game between the Cowboys and Giants has looked a lot like the first with one big difference. The Cowboys were able to get into the end zone in the third quarter after settling for three field goals in the first half and lead the Giants 19-13 with 14 minutes to…

Del Rio chides ESPN for stats-based assessment of decision to go for two

Analytics has its place in pro football, but it always must yield to a sense of intuition based on wisdom and experience. When it comes to a decision to go for two after a touchdown under circumstances where the chart would suggest going for one, the gut feeling a coach develops based on years of…

Darrelle Revis: It probably wasn’t one of my better games

Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis had some rough outings last season, particularly against Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins and Bills wide receiver Sammy Watkins in losses that kept the Jets from making the playoffs. He had another rough one to open the 2016 season. A.J. Green caught most of his 12 passes for 180 yards against Revis,…

Del Rio on gutsy call: ‘Good thing ESPN isn’t coaching’

Raiders coach Jack Del Rio is feeling himself again. After his gutsy call to go for two following the team's late TD versus the Saints, Del Rio took to Twitter to fire back at ESPN's research department.

Marcus Peters spoke to Andy Reid before anthem about raising fist

Chiefs players locked arms during the playing of the national anthem before Sunday’s game against the Chargers and cornerback Marcus Peters stood at one end of the line with his right fist raised while the song played. After the game, Peters was met at his locker by the media and asked to explain why he…

More tests coming for Keenan Allen

The Chargers suspect that receiver Keenan Allen suffered a torn ACL in his right knee on Sunday. The diagnosis, however, is not yet official. According to the team, the degree of the injury will be determined based on further testing. If Allen has a complete ACL tear, he most likely will be done for the…

Defenses dominating in Seattle

Points have been tough to come by in the Dolphins-Seahawks game. Yards have been difficult to come by, too. The Seahawks held a 6-3 halftime lead, and the teams traded punts to begin the second half. Dolphins wide receiver Kenny Stills dropped what would have been a sure touchdown pass in the first half, but…

Giants grab 13-9 lead just before halftime

The Cowboys have moved the ball rather easily against the Giants defense right until they get close to the end zone, which is when things stall out and they settle for field goals. The Giants haven’t had the same problem. They’ve scored two touchdowns on their three possessions, showing the kind of quick-strike ability that…

RG3 says he has sprained shoulder, will be fine

Browns quarterback Robert Griffin III told reporters after Sunday’s loss to the Eagles that he suffered a sprained shoulder from a hit he took in the fourth quarter. Griffin returned for the game’s final drive and said he’ll be OK for next week’s game vs. the Ravens. Griffin took a stiff shot to his upper…

Dez loses a touchdown catch upon review, Cowboys lead 9-7

Hey, remember that time everyone wondered if Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant caught a ball against the Packers in the playoffs a couple of years ago? We got a less weighty version of that play in the first half of Sunday’s game between the Cowboys and Giants. Bryant went up high over Giants safety Landon…

Robert Griffin III suffers sprained shoulder

Robert Griffin III suffered a sprained shoulder in the Browns' 29-10 loss to the Eagles on Sunday, but he'll be good to go for Week 2.