Washington Commanders fans had to be absolutely thrilled after seeing rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels come out on his first drive in the preseason. He launched a deep ball down the right side of the field for a 42-yard play and then kept the ball on an option play to score the first touchdown of the preseason.

NFL Power Rankings: Biggest risers and fallers after Preseason Week 1

Los Angeles, CA

The San Francisco 49ers have built a reputation as one of the most well-rounded teams in the NFL, with a deep roster of talent and a keen eye for making shrewd personnel decisions. However, as the 2024 season approaches, the Niners find themselves at a potential crossroads with one of their most dynamic playmakers, Deebo Samuel. With Deebo’s contract set to expire in two years, mounting cap space issues, and the emergence of Brandon Aiyuk, the 49ers might consider an unexpected yet strategically sound trade: sending Deebo Samuel to the Los Angeles Chargers.

The San Francisco 49ers Will Trade Deebo Samuel to the Los Angeles Chargers

ESPN

Which NFL signal-callers have the strongest arm, greatest accuracy and best rushing ability? We stacked the 10 best in seven skill areas.

Ranking NFL quarterbacks by trait: Best arm, accuracy, more

247Sports

Where the AP voters might have missed the mark. College football's preseason AP top 25 rankings released Monday, an in-depth look at who voters feel are the teams to beat during the 2024 season. With College Football Playoff expansion making its debut, more teams will get a bite at the apple and with that, comes inflated opinions of potential contenders and a few underrated rankings to begin the new campaign.

AP top 25 preseason rankings: College football's most overrated, underrated teams

Kansas City, MO

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Kentucky Vibes.net

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, known for his prowess on the football field, made a personal announcement during a press conference on Tuesday. The three-time Super Bowl champion revealed that he and his wife, Brittany Mahomes, are expecting their third child and that this will be their last.

Patrick Mahomes Reveals He's 'Done' Having Kids with Wife Brittany Mahomes After Baby No. 3

The US Sun

DRAYMOND Green and Steph Curry’s wife Ayesha were involved in a tense stand-off with Paris police over the weekend. The duo, as well as Curry’s mom Sonya, were in attendance at Accor Arena as Team USA defeated France 98-87 to win the Olympic men’s basketball gold medal. After the game, as they attempted to make […]

Draymond Green and Steph Curry’s wife Ayesha in tense stand-off with Paris police after ‘hitting baby in the head’

USA TODAY

The first weekend of NFL preseason games is in the books. Who were the most impressive players? Which players left more to be desired?

Winners and losers from first weekend of NFL preseason games

Washington, DC

CBS New York

NEW YORK -- The New York Jets are set to embark on what many hope will be their first playoff season in 14 years when they take on the Washington Commanders on Saturday at MetLife Stadium to begin their 2024 preseason schedule.For everyone thinking the NFL preseason is too long, this is your year. Now that the Hall of Fame Game is in the rearview, every team will play just three times before Week 1 of the regular season begins on Sept. 5.After playing the Commanders, the Jets will travel to the Carolina Panthers on Aug. 17 and host the...

Jets-Commanders play 1st NFL preseason game today

Albuquerque, NM

One-punch knockouts never get old ... Angelo “El Chinito” Leo scored an absolutely brutal knockout last night (Sat., Aug. 10, 2024), flat-lining Luis Alberto “Venado” Lopez with a counter left hook in round 10 inside Tingley Coliseum in this hometown of Albuquerque, N.M., to claim IBF’s Featherweight strap.

Highlights! Watch Angelo Leo annihilate Luis Alberto Lopez with blistering one-punch knockout

Tampa, FL

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Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Three men and a woman have been arrested on murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Charles Jones , a Jacksonville rapper known as Julio Foolio,” outside a hotel in Tampa.

4 arrested in slaying of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio

FanSided

The Los Angeles Chargers were not satisfied with their offensive performance in the preseason opener against the Seattle Seahawks over the weekend and made a change in the quarterback room. The Chargers announced on Monday that they’ve waived wide receiver Praise Olatoke and quarterback Casey Bauman. Bauman joined the...

Chargers Cut Backup Quarterback After One Preseason Game

The San Francisco 49ers sat atop the NFC West and were one goal line stop away from becoming 2024 NFL champions. They return a similar team to last year’s group that had to fight for every postseason win. Trailing them are the Los Angeles Rams after a bounce back season, a Seattle team in limbo, and the still-rebuilding Arizona Cardinals. Will the norms remain or will Kyle Shanahan’s powerhouse team fall off?

2024 NFL Preview: NFC West

Cincinnati, OH

The Cincinnati Bengals played their first game of the 2024 preseason over the weekend -- a 17-14 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Again, the ultimate outcome of a preseason content isn't nearly as important as what happens between the lines during the game, and any preseason outcome needs to be taken with a grain of salt considering that starters typically play limited minutes, if at all, during preseason play.

NFL Power Rankings: Bengals drop slightly after preseason loss to Buccaneers

Cleveland, OH

New York Post

Amari Cooper sounds like someone who would welcome a change of scenery. 

On Friday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reported that the 49ers had a deal on the table to send disgruntled wideout Brandon Aiyuk to the Browns for Cooper, plus draft picks in the second and fifth rounds. 

Aiyuk apparently nixed the deal, having no interest in playing in Cleveland, just as he reportedly had no desire to suit up for the Patriots.



Jets vs. Browns: Preview, prediction, what to watch for in Week 17

Thus, the stalemate between Aiyuk, who either wants a new contract from the 49ers...

Browns’ Amari Cooper has telling reaction to being named in Brandon Aiyuk-49ers trade rumor

San Francisco, CA

Amari Cooper’s recent post on social media hints at his interest in potentially joining the 49ers if Brandon Aiyuk is traded to the Cleveland Browns. Cooper took to his Instagram stories on Friday where he posted a cryptic “lol I wouldn’t mind at all” over a black background.

Browns' Cooper hints at 49ers trade with cryptic IG post

Denver, CO

David Heitz

On the night in January 2024 when volunteers counted people experiencing homelessness in Denver, no shelter beds were available for individuals or families, according to data provided by the National Alliance to End Homelessness. More than 2,500 individuals and 181 families slept outside, the data showed.

State of homelessness in Denver: Full shelters, surge in older adults

Pittsburgh, PA

Athlon Sports

As week one of preseason dwindles down, the urgency for both suitors involved in dealing for Brandon Aiyuk becomes immense, and there is currently a standstill. The San Francisco 49ers are reportedly not happy right now with the Pittsburgh Steelers trade offer for the up-and-coming star wide ...

49ers 'Not Happy' With Steelers Offer For Star Wide Receiver Brandon Aiyuk

Baltimore, MD

Baltimore Ravens On SI

The Baltimore Ravens are dealing with several injuries heading into their second preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons.

Ravens Provide Updates for Several Injuries

Coach Jerod Mayo said recently that the Patriots were “moving past” a contract stalemate with Matthew Judon, but if the team wants to move on from the edge rusher it has an opportunity to do so. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that multiple teams have called the Patriots...

Report: Multiple teams have contacted Patriots about trade for Matthew Judon

USA TODAY Sports Media Group

While NFL preseason stats ultimately don’t matter in the quest for a fantasy football championship, that’s not to say it those numbers are entirely useless to track. Exhibition action gives us a glimpse into unearthed gems and allows gamers to recalibrate late-round flier rankings. After all, just getting an opportunity to showcase one’s talent can be the difference in making a roster or not, which sometimes is enough to create an inroad for a chance during the regular season.
With that established, here’s a spin around the noteworthy performances — good and otherwise — over the first week of the preseason.
Sunday,...

NFL preseason Week 1 fantasy football recap

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NFL power rankings: Rankings teams who can go from worst to first in 2024

There are always team in the NFL who have a chance to go from worst in the previous year to first in the next. Let's power...

NFL power rankings: Rankings teams who can go from worst to first in 2024

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