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Fans React Sharply to ESPN Pairing Stephen A. Smith With Pat McAfee

Fan backlash followed ESPN's decision to put Stephen A. Smith and Pat McAfee on the same Monday Night Countdown set before Giants-Rams.OriginalYahoo SportsSep 21, 2026 · 23:59 UTC

Chargers Place Njoku and Kolar on IR Ahead of Week 3 Visit to Buffalo

The Chargers put tight ends David Njoku and Charlie Kolar on IR before facing the Bills, leaving Oronde Gadsden II as the lone tight end on the roster.OriginalYahoo SportsSep 21, 2026 · 23:59 UTC

Williams Week-to-Week, Daniels Out as QB Injuries Pile Up

QB injury roundup: Caleb Williams is week-to-week, Jayden Daniels will see specialists, Kyler Murray is back, and Michael Penix Jr. returns for Atlanta.OriginalYahoo SportsSep 21, 2026 · 23:59 UTC

Kentucky Rolls Past No. 9 Texas A&M, Opens Path to Bowl Eligibility

Kentucky upset No. 9 Texas A&M on the road, using a 28-0 run to fuel hopes of bowl eligibility despite a tough remaining schedule.OriginalYahoo SportsSep 21, 2026 · 23:55 UTC

No. 13 Tennessee Hosts No. 1 Texas on Sept. 26 at Neyland Stadium

No. 13 Tennessee faces No. 1 Texas on Sept. 26 at noon ET on ABC at Neyland Stadium, with the Longhorns' defense a major storyline.OriginalYahoo SportsSep 21, 2026 · 20:39 UTC

Raiders' Brock Bowers expected on practice field this week

Raiders tight end Brock Bowers is set to practice this week as he works back from a knee injury ahead of Week 3, per head coach Klint Kubiak.OriginalYahoo SportsSep 21, 2026 · 20:36 UTC

Penix Jr. set to return as Falcons' starter in Green Bay

Michael Penix Jr. returns from an ACL tear to start for the Falcons against the Packers on Thursday Night Football in Week 3.OriginalYahoo SportsSep 21, 2026 · 20:31 UTC

Late Free Agent Moves Giving Panthers Early Returns

Darren Waller and Bobby Okereke, signed late in free agency, are delivering early for the Panthers after a 34-3 win over the Falcons.OriginalYahoo SportsSep 21, 2026 · 20:30 UTC

Jim Nantz Combines 'Kick' and 'Punt' Into Unfortunate Slip on CBS Call

Jim Nantz stumbled over 'kick' and 'punt' during CBS's Steelers-Patriots broadcast Sunday, producing an unintended vulgar word before correcting himself.OriginalYahoo SportsSep 21, 2026 · 20:30 UTC

Commanders Rule Out Daniels; No Timetable for Elbow Return

Jayden Daniels is out this week with no timeline to return after re-injuring his left elbow. Marcus Mariota will start for the Commanders vs. Seattle.OriginalYahoo SportsSep 21, 2026 · 20:30 UTC

Saleh Praises Ayomanor's Work Ethic After Titans' Week 2 Loss

Titans coach Robert Saleh praised WR Elic Ayomanor's work ethic after the receiver's strong second half in a 24-20 loss to the Eagles.OriginalYahoo SportsSep 21, 2026 · 20:01 UTC

Mariota in line to start for Commanders as Daniels deals with elbow injury

Marcus Mariota is expected to start at QB for the Commanders vs. the Seahawks as Jayden Daniels recovers from a dislocated elbow.OriginalYahoo SportsSep 21, 2026 · 20:00 UTC