McCoy, Miller injured as Saints lose, fall to 1-6

New Orleans Saints coach Kellen Moore told reporters that “there’s concern” regarding Pro Bowl center Erik McCoy as well as running back Kendre Miller, both of whom left Sunday’s 26-14 loss to the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field with injuries. Source: ESPN Football News {$excerpt:n} McCoy, Miller injured as Saints lose, fall to 1-6

Commanders DE Armstrong suffers knee injury

The Commanders, already short-handed at defensive end, lost another starter at the position Sunday when Dorance Armstrong was ruled out in the game against the Cowboys because of a knee injury. Source: ESPN Football News {$excerpt:n} Commanders DE Armstrong suffers knee injury

RB Martin, former All-Pro with Bucs, dies at 36

Doug Martin, a former Boise State star who went on to be an All-Pro running back for the Buccaneers, has died, his family said in a statement Sunday. He was 36. Source: ESPN Football News {$excerpt:n} RB Martin, former All-Pro with Bucs, dies at 36

Coen: Blame for Jags' drubbing 'starts with me'

After watching a second consecutive game in which his team started slowly on offense, made numerous mistakes and committed double-digit penalties, Jaguars coach Liam Coen knew exactly who to blame: himself. Source: ESPN Football News {$excerpt:n} Coen: Blame for Jags' drubbing 'starts with me'

Panthers QB Young leaves win with ankle injury

Panthers quarterback Bryce Young was ruled out for the rest of the game after suffering an ankle injury late in the third quarter of Sunday’s game against the Jets. Source: ESPN Football News {$excerpt:n} Panthers QB Young leaves win with ankle injury

Titans' Simmons injures hamstring, out vs. Pats

Titans defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons suffered a left hamstring injury in the second quarter of Sunday’s game against the Patriots and has been ruled out. Source: ESPN Football News {$excerpt:n} Titans' Simmons injures hamstring, out vs. Pats

Jets bench ineffective QB Fields, turn to Taylor

After a dismal first half Sunday, Justin Fields was replaced by backup Tyrod Taylor on the Jets’ first offensive drive after halftime with the New York trailing the Panthers 13-3. Source: ESPN Football News {$excerpt:n} Jets bench ineffective QB Fields, turn to Taylor

11 “smoky in here” graphs from Bama vs. Tennessee

Whew! That was fun, if occasionally nerve-wracking. The SEC and CFP implications are obviously important, and perhaps less so are the accolades like “consecutive ranked teams defeated;” but a rivalry game is a precious thing, and Bama won this one. Roll Tide! Box Score – Alabama vs Tennessee body { font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ‘Segoe UI’, […]