On Sunday (Feb 11), the Kansas City Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers 25-22&nbsp;to win the Super Bowl LVIII in overtime at the iconic Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. This became the Chiefs' second consecutive Super Bowl victory - the first such instance in the National Football League (NFL) since the New England Patriots completed a double&nbsp;in 2004&nbsp;and 2005.&nbsp;

The Chiefs have been on a roll since their maiden Super Bowl win in 2020. Now, they have added two more to their tally in back-to-back seasons. Thus, the franchise is on the verge to being qualified as a dynasty, i.e. a sports franchise which has a prolonged run of successful seasons. Much of the Chiefs' rise is linked with Patrick Mahomes being part of their camp.&nbsp;

Mahomes became a part of the Chiefs in 2017. He spent his rookie season serving as the backup to Alex Smith. In 2018, he was named the starter&nbsp;after the Chiefs traded Smith to the Washington Redskins. Since then, the youngster has risen to the occasion and changed the Chiefs' fortunes with his on-field heroics.&nbsp;He has a total of 5,135 yards and 41 touchdowns in postseason since 2017. In addition, the quarterback&nbsp;has&nbsp;won the Super Bowl Most Valuable Player award&nbsp;thrice since 2020 (winning it twice in a row in 2023, 2024). Notably, he has ended as the Super Bowl MVP every time the Chiefs have won (in 2020, 2023, 2024).

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Mahomes' proactive and aggressive approach has changed the dynamics of the Chiefs. In the Super Bowl face-off versus the 49ers, on Sunday,&nbsp;the quarterback&nbsp;completed 26 of 38 passes for 291 yards along with&nbsp;one touchdown throw and one interception.&nbsp;He once again changed the complexion of the game with his moves and energy in overtime (where he scored a winning touchdown on a 75-yard drive). Thus, the Chiefs -- who had no Super Bowl title before Mahomes' addition -- are now slowly and steadily cementing its status as the latest NFL dynasty.&nbsp;

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<h2>'We are not done'</h2>

Soon after the longest game in Super Bowl history, and the seventh-longest game in league history, CBS sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson interacted with Mahomes and asked whether the Chiefs qualify as a dynasty.

A confident Mahomes said, "It's the start of one. We're not done. We've got a young team. We're going to keep this thing going." The quarterback is a man on a mission. His words reaffirmed that he is not done yet. He is just warming up and has lots to achieve for the Chiefs.&nbsp;

<h2>What a&nbsp;Resume</h2>

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<h2>Is it a dynasty?</h2>

After back-to-back Super Bowl wins, head coach Andy Reid said, "I got asked so many times it is a dynasty? I don’t know what a dynasty is. But it’s a great win because I know hard it is to do, and then how hard the season was, the ups and downs of the season, and how proud I am of the guys for hanging with each other, staying positive with each other. They’re passionate players and I love that."

Every young team needs characters who can express themselves freely on the field. It helps in putting up staggering performances and their confidence and energy rubs on their teammates. Mahomes is that character for the Chiefs who has just started, he has miles to go before he stops. Similarly, the Chiefs have just begun. They still have plenty to achieve before being tagged as an NFL dynasty.

At one point, the Chiefs were not even sure of making it to the Super Bowl this season after an ordinary start. However, they stuck together as a group and the belief never went down. Thus, credit goes to the entire unit as they have championship DNA within. However, it is safe to say that Mahomes' presence has done them a world of good and the 28-year-old is already a leader of the pack. Much to the dismay of the other teams, he is hungry for more. Surely, the quarterback won't opt for a halt before making the Chiefs a dynasty in the league.

On Sunday (Feb 11), the Kansas City Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 to win the Super Bowl LVIII in overtime at the iconic Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

On Sunday (Feb 11), the Kansas City Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 to win the Super Bowl LVIII in overtime at the iconic Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. This became the Chiefs' second consecutive Super Bowl victory - the first such instance in the National Football League (NFL) since the New England Patriots completed a double in 2004 and 2005. The Chiefs have been on a roll since their maiden Super Bowl win in 2020. Now, they have added two more to their tally in back-to-back seasons. Thus, the franchise is on the verge to being qualified as a dynasty, i.e. a sports franchise which has a prolonged run of successful seasons. Much of the Chiefs' rise is linked with Patrick Mahomes being part of their camp. Mahomes became a part of the Chiefs in 2017. He spent his rookie season serving as the backup to Alex Smith. In 2018, he was named the starter after the Chiefs traded Smith to the Washington Redskins. Since then, the youngster has risen to the occasion and changed the Chiefs' fortunes with his on-field heroics. He has a total of 5,135 yards and 41 touchdowns in postseason since 2017. In addition, the quarterback has won the Super Bowl Most Valuable Player award thrice since 2020 (winning it twice in a row in 2023, 2024). Notably, he has ended as the Super Bowl MVP every time the Chiefs have won (in 2020, 2023, 2024). Also read: Super Bowl 2024: Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce SCREAMS in face of head coach Andy Reid - WATCH Mahomes' proactive and aggressive approach has changed the dynamics of the Chiefs. In the Super Bowl face-off versus the 49ers, on Sunday, the quarterback completed 26 of 38 passes for 291 yards along with one touchdown throw and one interception. He once again changed the complexion of the game with his moves and energy in overtime (where he scored a winning touchdown on a 75-yard drive). Thus, the Chiefs -- who had no Super Bowl title before Mahomes' addition -- are now slowly and steadily cementing its status as the latest NFL dynasty. Better make room in that trophy shelf. 🤷‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/9FIVaVpaKG — NFL (@NFL) February 12, 2024 × Also read: Super Bowl 2024: Chiefs beat 49ers 25-22 in overtime to win consecutive Super Bowls 'We are not done' Soon after the longest game in Super Bowl history, and the seventh-longest game in league history, CBS sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson interacted with Mahomes and asked whether the Chiefs qualify as a dynasty. A confident Mahomes said, "It's the start of one. We're not done. We've got a young team. We're going to keep this thing going." The quarterback is a man on a mission. His words reaffirmed that he is not done yet. He is just warming up and has lots to achieve for the Chiefs. What a Resume Patrick Mahomes is building an insane resume: • 2x NFL MVP • 2x 1st-Team All-Pro • 6-straight AFC Championship games • 3x Super Bowl Champ • 3x Super Bowl MVP • $500 Million Contract He also has ownership stakes in the: • Kansas City Royals (MLB) • Sporting Kansas City… pic.twitter.com/7JmFblx2OI — Joe Pompliano (@JoePompliano) February 12, 2024 × Is it a dynasty? After back-to-back Super Bowl wins, head coach Andy Reid said, "I got asked so many times it is a dynasty? I don’t know what a dynasty is. But it’s a great win because I know hard it is to do, and then how hard the season was, the ups and downs of the season, and how proud I am of the guys for hanging with each other, staying positive with each other. They’re passionate players and I love that." Every young team needs characters who can express themselves freely on the field. It helps in putting up staggering performances and their confidence and energy rubs on their teammates. Mahomes is that character for the Chiefs who has just started, he has miles to go before he stops. Similarly, the Chiefs have just begun. They still have plenty to achieve before being tagged as an NFL dynasty. At one point, the Chiefs were not even sure of making it to the Super Bowl this season after an ordinary start. However, they stuck together as a group and the belief never went down. Thus, credit goes to the entire unit as they have championship DNA within. However, it is safe to say that Mahomes' presence has done them a world of good and the 28-year-old is already a leader of the pack. Much to the dismay of the other teams, he is hungry for more. Surely, the quarterback won't opt for a halt before making the Chiefs a dynasty in the league.

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Bill Belichick, the NFL mastermind who has guided the New England Patriots to a record six Super Bowl titles as head coach, said Thursday he is parting ways with the team after 24 seasons.

Belichick's departure ends a championship era and concludes one of the greatest dynasty runs in American sport after taking over the Patriots for the 2000 campaign.

"There are so many fond memories and thoughts that I have when I think about the Patriots and I'll always be a Patriot," Belichick said.

"I look forward to coming back here but at this time, we're going to move on. Excited for the future but always be very appreciative of the opportunity here, the support here."

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NFL coaching legend Belichick and Patriots owner Robert Kraft announced the move in afternoon statements to reporters, Kraft saying the decision came after a meeting on Wednesday.

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"We mutually agreed to part ways amicably," Kraft said. "I'm very proud our partnership lasted 24 years. I don't think in the NFL there has been any other partnership that lasted longer and has been as productive as ours."

Belichick's departure leaves eight NFL teams without a head coach, with speculation rampant about where he might coach next or if he would retire at age 71.

Other NFL teams without a head coach currently include Atlanta, Seattle, Washington, Tennessee, Carolina, Las Vegas and the Los Angeles Chargers.

Belichick's 333 career triumphs as an NFL head coach, including playoffs, rank second on the NFL's all-time list, 14 shy of the record 347 won by Don Shula.

Bill Belichick, the NFL mastermind who has guided the New England Patriots to a record six Super Bowl titles as head coach, said Thursday he is parting ways with the team after 24 seasons.

Bill Belichick, the NFL mastermind who has guided the New England Patriots to a record six Super Bowl titles as head coach, said Thursday he is parting ways with the team after 24 seasons. Belichick's departure ends a championship era and concludes one of the greatest dynasty runs in American sport after taking over the Patriots for the 2000 campaign. "There are so many fond memories and thoughts that I have when I think about the Patriots and I'll always be a Patriot," Belichick said. "I look forward to coming back here but at this time, we're going to move on. Excited for the future but always be very appreciative of the opportunity here, the support here." NFL coaching legend Belichick and Patriots owner Robert Kraft announced the move in afternoon statements to reporters, Kraft saying the decision came after a meeting on Wednesday. ALSO READ | ‘If Rohit, Kohli have ordinary IPL…’: Gavaskar on India's possible T20 WC squad, makes BOLD suggestion "We mutually agreed to part ways amicably," Kraft said. "I'm very proud our partnership lasted 24 years. I don't think in the NFL there has been any other partnership that lasted longer and has been as productive as ours." Belichick's departure leaves eight NFL teams without a head coach, with speculation rampant about where he might coach next or if he would retire at age 71. Other NFL teams without a head coach currently include Atlanta, Seattle, Washington, Tennessee, Carolina, Las Vegas and the Los Angeles Chargers. Belichick's 333 career triumphs as an NFL head coach, including playoffs, rank second on the NFL's all-time list, 14 shy of the record 347 won by Don Shula.

Legendary NFL head coach Bill Belichick waves goodbye to New England Patriots after 24 seasons

Five playoff berths are up for grabs as the NFL season concludes this weekend with the Buffalo Bills and Houston Texans among those chasing places in the post-season title hunt.

The Texans visit Indianapolis on Saturday with the winner clinching a playoff spot and the loser eliminated while Buffalo visits Miami on Sunday to decide an AFC East division winner.

The Bills, on a four-game win streak, could become a second seed or miss the playoffs if other results go against them.

"We're stepping into a very hostile and dangerous situation in terms of the AFC East on the line," Bills quarterback Josh Allen said. "Everything we want to accomplish is still in front of us. We've just got to win this game.

"We've taken the mindset of 'We've been in the playoffs' (for weeks). It has been survive and advance, win or go home. It's no different this week."

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It's the final drama in a four-month fight to decide 14 playoff berths, seven each in the AFC and NFC, in the quest to reach Super Bowl 58 on February 11 in Las Vegas.

Baltimore, a league-best 13-3, has clinched the AFC top seed and a first-round bye while San Francisco, 12-4, has secured the NFC top seed and bye.

Defending champion Kansas City, Miami and Cleveland have claimed AFC playoff berths while Dallas, Detroit, Philadelphia and the Los Angeles Rams have clinched NFC playoff spots.

That leaves three AFC and two NFC positions unclaimed.

Jacksonville (9-7) will win the AFC South division with a victory Sunday at Tennessee (5-11) but if the Jaguars lose, the Indianapolis-Houston winner claims the spot.

"We didn't come this far just to get this far," Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said. "We have a lot to still play for that's ahead of us."

Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud, the second overall pick in last year's NFL Draft, has thrown 21 touchdown passes with only five interceptions. He hopes to extend a magical rookie campaign.

"The time is now," Stroud said. "It's not next year. It's not the year after that. It's right now. We have the opportunity to control our own destiny. I'm excited to do that."

The Pittsburgh Steelers (9-7) visit Baltimore on Saturday seeking a victory that would put them in the playoffs if Buffalo or Jacksonville lose. A Pittsburgh loss would give Buffalo a playoff spot ahead of the Sunday showdown against the Dolphins, who lost 48-20 at Buffalo in October.

"We don't want to rely on anybody else," Allen said. "In our minds, it's a must-win game. We've got to go get this done."

Buffalo kept NFL receiving yardage leader Tyreek Hill to a season-low three catches in the win earlier in the season.

"He's unique," Bills coach Sean McDermott said of Hill. "In my 20-some years in the NFL, there's no one else like him I've seen in terms of what he can do on the field, what he has been able to do this year."

Five playoff berths are up for grabs as the NFL season concludes this weekend with the Buffalo Bills and Houston Texans among those chasing places in the post-season title hunt.

Five playoff berths are up for grabs as the NFL season concludes this weekend with the Buffalo Bills and Houston Texans among those chasing places in the post-season title hunt. The Texans visit Indianapolis on Saturday with the winner clinching a playoff spot and the loser eliminated while Buffalo visits Miami on Sunday to decide an AFC East division winner. The Bills, on a four-game win streak, could become a second seed or miss the playoffs if other results go against them. "We're stepping into a very hostile and dangerous situation in terms of the AFC East on the line," Bills quarterback Josh Allen said. "Everything we want to accomplish is still in front of us. We've just got to win this game. "We've taken the mindset of 'We've been in the playoffs' (for weeks). It has been survive and advance, win or go home. It's no different this week." ALSO READ: La Liga: Ilkay Gundogan's stoppage-time penalty sees Barcelona through in tight clash at Las Palmas It's the final drama in a four-month fight to decide 14 playoff berths, seven each in the AFC and NFC, in the quest to reach Super Bowl 58 on February 11 in Las Vegas. Baltimore, a league-best 13-3, has clinched the AFC top seed and a first-round bye while San Francisco, 12-4, has secured the NFC top seed and bye. Defending champion Kansas City, Miami and Cleveland have claimed AFC playoff berths while Dallas, Detroit, Philadelphia and the Los Angeles Rams have clinched NFC playoff spots. That leaves three AFC and two NFC positions unclaimed. Jacksonville (9-7) will win the AFC South division with a victory Sunday at Tennessee (5-11) but if the Jaguars lose, the Indianapolis-Houston winner claims the spot. "We didn't come this far just to get this far," Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said. "We have a lot to still play for that's ahead of us." Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud, the second overall pick in last year's NFL Draft, has thrown 21 touchdown passes with only five interceptions. He hopes to extend a magical rookie campaign. "The time is now," Stroud said. "It's not next year. It's not the year after that. It's right now. We have the opportunity to control our own destiny. I'm excited to do that." The Pittsburgh Steelers (9-7) visit Baltimore on Saturday seeking a victory that would put them in the playoffs if Buffalo or Jacksonville lose. A Pittsburgh loss would give Buffalo a playoff spot ahead of the Sunday showdown against the Dolphins, who lost 48-20 at Buffalo in October. "We don't want to rely on anybody else," Allen said. "In our minds, it's a must-win game. We've got to go get this done." Buffalo kept NFL receiving yardage leader Tyreek Hill to a season-low three catches in the win earlier in the season. "He's unique," Bills coach Sean McDermott said of Hill. "In my 20-some years in the NFL, there's no one else like him I've seen in terms of what he can do on the field, what he has been able to do this year."

NFL: Bills, Texans among chasing as five playoff berths at stake in season's last weekend

Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper was fined $300,000 by the NFL on Tuesday for throwing a drink at rival fans in Jacksonville, what was termed "unacceptable conduct" by the league.

Tepper apologized Tuesday for his actions during a 26-0 loss to the Jaguars, which dropped the Panthers to an NFL-worst 2-14 on the season.

"I am deeply passionate about this team and regret my behavior on Sunday," Tepper wrote in a statement.

"I should have let NFL stadium security handle any issues that arose. I respect the NFL's code of conduct and accept the league's discipline for my behavior."

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The Panthers had not been shut out in 342 games dating to 2002.

The incident happened shortly after Carolina quarterback Bryce Young&nbsp;was intercepted in the closing moments, ensuring a defeat that clinched the league's worst record for the season.

Usually, that would bring the Panthers the top pick in the next NFL Draft but that selection was traded away last year to get the top pick Carolina used to obtain Young.

Since Tepper bought the Panthers for more than $2 billion in 2018, they have endured six consecutive losing seasons and gone 31-67.

Tepper, a 66-year-old US billionaire hedge fund owner, also owns Charlotte FC of Major League Soccer.

Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper was fined $300,000 by the NFL on Tuesday for throwing a drink at rival fans in Jacksonville, what was termed "unacceptable conduct" by the league.

Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper was fined $300,000 by the NFL on Tuesday for throwing a drink at rival fans in Jacksonville, what was termed "unacceptable conduct" by the league. Tepper apologized Tuesday for his actions during a 26-0 loss to the Jaguars, which dropped the Panthers to an NFL-worst 2-14 on the season. "I am deeply passionate about this team and regret my behavior on Sunday," Tepper wrote in a statement. "I should have let NFL stadium security handle any issues that arose. I respect the NFL's code of conduct and accept the league's discipline for my behavior." ALSO READ | Pakistan tour of New Zealand: Kane Williamson to lead hosts in T20Is; Conway, Jamieson also return The Panthers had not been shut out in 342 games dating to 2002. The incident happened shortly after Carolina quarterback Bryce Young was intercepted in the closing moments, ensuring a defeat that clinched the league's worst record for the season. Usually, that would bring the Panthers the top pick in the next NFL Draft but that selection was traded away last year to get the top pick Carolina used to obtain Young. Since Tepper bought the Panthers for more than $2 billion in 2018, they have endured six consecutive losing seasons and gone 31-67. Tepper, a 66-year-old US billionaire hedge fund owner, also owns Charlotte FC of Major League Soccer.

NFL fines Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper $300,000 for tossing drink

Miami Dolphins have been dealt&nbsp;a big blow as in-form pass-rusher Bradley Chubb suffered a torn ACL in his right knee during his side's&nbsp;56-19 loss, on Sunday,&nbsp;to the Baltimore Ravens, putting an end to&nbsp;his season. Coach Mike McDaniel confirmed the development on&nbsp;Monday. The 27-year-old&nbsp;went down with a noncontact injury late in the fourth quarter&nbsp;and was rushed to the locker room. As a result, he never returned&nbsp;for the remainder of the encounter.

With&nbsp;Chubb and the Dolphins' defensive starters&nbsp;on the field during the&nbsp;heavy defeat&nbsp;invited instant&nbsp;criticism from fans on social media. McDaniel was quick to react to it&nbsp;and expressed regret&nbsp;when asked why he went ahead with&nbsp;the decision to keep his starters in such a one-sided affair.

As quoted by ESPN, McDaniel, who is in the second year of his tenure, said after the contest, "I mean, in hindsight, I would absolutely not have wanted him out there if I would've known that he was going to get hurt. ... It doesn't look very smart at all." He added, "The players wanted to go back in and play and finish the right way heading into next week. And I have the ability to tell them no on everything in this situation. There's plenty of decisions that I'll cross examine. ... The intention is always purposeful. And I made the call that the guys that went out there, they wanted to be out there. I would like a time machine, for sure."

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Chubb, a three-time Pro Bowl selection, has been in top form with the Dolphins with as many as 11 sacks this season. With Chubb also being injured, the franchise's injury list keeps growing. The likes of&nbsp;B Jaelan Phillips,&nbsp;Chubb,&nbsp;Jerome Baker,&nbsp;Xavien Howard, Robert Hunt,&nbsp;Connor Williams,&nbsp;Raheem Mostert and&nbsp;Jaylen Waddle are now part of the list.

At present, the Dolphins remain at the top with 11 wins and five losses in AFC East.

Miami Dolphins have been dealt a big blow as in-form pass-rusher Bradley Chubb suffered a torn ACL in his right knee during his side's 56-19 loss, on Sunday, to the Baltimore Ravens, putting an end to his season.

Miami Dolphins have been dealt a big blow as in-form pass-rusher Bradley Chubb suffered a torn ACL in his right knee during his side's 56-19 loss, on Sunday, to the Baltimore Ravens, putting an end to his season. Coach Mike McDaniel confirmed the development on Monday. The 27-year-old went down with a noncontact injury late in the fourth quarter and was rushed to the locker room. As a result, he never returned for the remainder of the encounter. With Chubb and the Dolphins' defensive starters on the field during the heavy defeat invited instant criticism from fans on social media. McDaniel was quick to react to it and expressed regret when asked why he went ahead with the decision to keep his starters in such a one-sided affair. As quoted by ESPN, McDaniel, who is in the second year of his tenure, said after the contest, "I mean, in hindsight, I would absolutely not have wanted him out there if I would've known that he was going to get hurt. ... It doesn't look very smart at all." He added, "The players wanted to go back in and play and finish the right way heading into next week. And I have the ability to tell them no on everything in this situation. There's plenty of decisions that I'll cross examine. ... The intention is always purposeful. And I made the call that the guys that went out there, they wanted to be out there. I would like a time machine, for sure." Also read: Oscar Pistorius parole: EXPLAINED! What will happen to former Paralympic star once released from jail Chubb, a three-time Pro Bowl selection, has been in top form with the Dolphins with as many as 11 sacks this season. With Chubb also being injured, the franchise's injury list keeps growing. The likes of B Jaelan Phillips, Chubb, Jerome Baker, Xavien Howard, Robert Hunt, Connor Williams, Raheem Mostert and Jaylen Waddle are now part of the list. At present, the Dolphins remain at the top with 11 wins and five losses in AFC East.

Big blow! Miami Dolphins’ pass-rusher Bradley Chubb out of the season due to torn ACL

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers has not minced his words as the veteran is upset by a published report that, according to him, unfairly portrays&nbsp;teammate Zach Wilson as "a kid quitting on the team". The 40-year-old&nbsp;blasted the Jets' organisation for "chicken s---" leaks to the media.

Rodgers said on "The Pat McAfee Show", on Tuesday, "That's a problem with the organization.&nbsp;We need to get to the bottom of whatever this is coming from and put a stop to it privately, because there's no place in a winning culture where -- and this isn't the only time. There's been a bunch of other leaks."

It is to be noted that Rodgers was referring to a report by The Athletic, which quoted unidentified sources as saying Wilson -- who was benched two weeks back -- is reluctant to return to the field due to&nbsp;a perceived injury risk. The struggling Jets (with four wins and eight losses) are making another quarterback change this week, with coach Robert Saleh&nbsp;to make a call&nbsp;sooner than later.

It is learnt that Saleh was inclined towards Wilson although the&nbsp;other quarterback options are in the form of&nbsp;Trevor Siemian and Brett Rypien.

Rodgers, who made an inspiring return to&nbsp;the team full time as he continues to rehab his surgically repaired Achilles, was furious and questioned why a person associated with the team would want to "assassinate someone's character like that report does for Zach."&nbsp;

He&nbsp;stated, "I think it's chicken s--- at its core, and I think it has no place at a winning organization."

As per Saleh, Wilson contacted him in his office on Monday afternoon and informed that he is willing to start Sunday in the Jets' face-off versus the Houston Texans. The coach further claimed he has no issue with Wilson's desire to play, however, deferred his quarterback decision until Wednesday.

Rodgers said he hopes Wilson addresses the team Wednesday to clarify the situation. "[The report is] basically saying that this kid is quitting on the team and doesn't want to play and has given the middle finger to the organization," he said.

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<h2>'I'll tell you that I love the kid,&nbsp;he's an amazing young man'</h2>

He opined, "Now listen, I don't want to speak for him because he's getting a chance this week to speak and I'm going to let him speak. I'll tell you that I love the kid and I've spent a lot of time with him, and I think he's an amazing young man. ... He's gone through a lot of s--- in the last three years, and he's got every right to be frustrated and disappointed about it. I think he's done a good job of standing up and taking accountability this year when it's been his part to do it."

"Some conversations are only meant for certain people and shouldn't leave the building. There's a trust that goes along with being in the locker room, where you say something to your homie and that s--- doesn't go anywhere. Or you say something in the team meeting room [and it] doesn't go anywhere. There's been too many instances this season where stuff is happening. It's not OK, and we need to weed it out in whatever way necessary."

"I believe in the individuals in the position of leadership. I think that there's, just like anywhere, there's a lot of reactions that happen at various times, and some may be influenced by fans and pundits, maybe a little more than I'm used to. But I think it's a great opportunity for us to stick together now and to just watch and see how it all plays out and how people respond to this adversity. It's been a wild ride, and I look forward to taking back the reins pretty soon," Rodgers added.

It will be interesting to see by when Wilson returns on the field amid all such drama. At present, the Jets are in the third spot in AFC East and will lock horns with Texans this weekend.

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers has not minced his words as the veteran is upset by a published report that, according to him, unfairly portrays teammate Zach Wilson as "a kid quitting on the team".

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers has not minced his words as the veteran is upset by a published report that, according to him, unfairly portrays teammate Zach Wilson as "a kid quitting on the team". The 40-year-old blasted the Jets' organisation for "chicken s---" leaks to the media. Rodgers said on "The Pat McAfee Show", on Tuesday, "That's a problem with the organization. We need to get to the bottom of whatever this is coming from and put a stop to it privately, because there's no place in a winning culture where -- and this isn't the only time. There's been a bunch of other leaks." It is to be noted that Rodgers was referring to a report by The Athletic, which quoted unidentified sources as saying Wilson -- who was benched two weeks back -- is reluctant to return to the field due to a perceived injury risk. The struggling Jets (with four wins and eight losses) are making another quarterback change this week, with coach Robert Saleh to make a call sooner than later. It is learnt that Saleh was inclined towards Wilson although the other quarterback options are in the form of Trevor Siemian and Brett Rypien. Rodgers, who made an inspiring return to the team full time as he continues to rehab his surgically repaired Achilles, was furious and questioned why a person associated with the team would want to "assassinate someone's character like that report does for Zach." He stated, "I think it's chicken s--- at its core, and I think it has no place at a winning organization." As per Saleh, Wilson contacted him in his office on Monday afternoon and informed that he is willing to start Sunday in the Jets' face-off versus the Houston Texans. The coach further claimed he has no issue with Wilson's desire to play, however, deferred his quarterback decision until Wednesday. Rodgers said he hopes Wilson addresses the team Wednesday to clarify the situation. "[The report is] basically saying that this kid is quitting on the team and doesn't want to play and has given the middle finger to the organization," he said. Also read: Jake Browning's touchdown helps Cincinnati Bengals beat Jacksonville Jaguars post Trevor Lawrence injury 'I'll tell you that I love the kid, he's an amazing young man' He opined, "Now listen, I don't want to speak for him because he's getting a chance this week to speak and I'm going to let him speak. I'll tell you that I love the kid and I've spent a lot of time with him, and I think he's an amazing young man. ... He's gone through a lot of s--- in the last three years, and he's got every right to be frustrated and disappointed about it. I think he's done a good job of standing up and taking accountability this year when it's been his part to do it." "Some conversations are only meant for certain people and shouldn't leave the building. There's a trust that goes along with being in the locker room, where you say something to your homie and that s--- doesn't go anywhere. Or you say something in the team meeting room [and it] doesn't go anywhere. There's been too many instances this season where stuff is happening. It's not OK, and we need to weed it out in whatever way necessary." "I believe in the individuals in the position of leadership. I think that there's, just like anywhere, there's a lot of reactions that happen at various times, and some may be influenced by fans and pundits, maybe a little more than I'm used to. But I think it's a great opportunity for us to stick together now and to just watch and see how it all plays out and how people respond to this adversity. It's been a wild ride, and I look forward to taking back the reins pretty soon," Rodgers added. It will be interesting to see by when Wilson returns on the field amid all such drama. At present, the Jets are in the third spot in AFC East and will lock horns with Texans this weekend.

Aaron Rodgers backs teammate Zach Wilson, angry about leaks from NY Jets’ locker room

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson gave a savage response to wide receiver Zay Flowers following his touchdown celebrations after Ravens beat Los Angeles Chargers 20-10 on Sunday at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. Baltimore scored two touchdowns during the game and&nbsp;both of them came courtesy of Flowers. During the game, Jackson and Flowers connected for a 3-yard score early in the second quarter to put the Ravens ahead 7-3.

Thus, Flowers celebrated by tossing the football over his head and guard John Simpson caught hold of it. This prompted wide receiver Rashod Bateman to get down on one knee and propose to Simpson. The NBC broadcast displayed Flowers trying to explain his touchdown celebrations on the sideline. It did not impress Jackson and the former MVP's response went viral in no time.

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Jackson was asked to comment on Flowers' celebrations in the post-game press conference. To this, the quarterback said,&nbsp;“worst celebration I’ve ever seen.” “The first one was horrible. I told him. I didn’t know what was going on. I was just standing there like, ‘alright.’ … When I saw what happened, I was like, ‘that was a–.’ … That was the worst celebration I’ve ever seen,” said Jackson.

Flowers had a memorable outing in Ravens' narrow win over Chargers. He got another chance to celebrate after he managed to score another touchdown in the final two minutes, taking his side to a 20-10 win. The 23-year-old channeled his inner Cristiano Ronaldo with a fake penalty kick and then replicated the Portugal captain's iconic goal celebration.

After this win, the Ravens continue to top the overall standings in AFC North. They have nine wins and only three losses.&nbsp;

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson gave a savage response to wide receiver Zay Flowers following his touchdown celebrations after Ravens beat Los Angeles Chargers 20-10 on Sunday at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson gave a savage response to wide receiver Zay Flowers following his touchdown celebrations after Ravens beat Los Angeles Chargers 20-10 on Sunday at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. Baltimore scored two touchdowns during the game and both of them came courtesy of Flowers. During the game, Jackson and Flowers connected for a 3-yard score early in the second quarter to put the Ravens ahead 7-3. Thus, Flowers celebrated by tossing the football over his head and guard John Simpson caught hold of it. This prompted wide receiver Rashod Bateman to get down on one knee and propose to Simpson. The NBC broadcast displayed Flowers trying to explain his touchdown celebrations on the sideline. It did not impress Jackson and the former MVP's response went viral in no time. Lamar's reaction to Zay Flowers' TD celebration 😂 📺: #BALvsLAC on NBC 📱: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/4A9GOmQsZC pic.twitter.com/iDArq8IyF2 — NFL (@NFL) November 27, 2023 × Also read: NBA ban Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green for grabbing Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert in a headlock Jackson was asked to comment on Flowers' celebrations in the post-game press conference. To this, the quarterback said, “worst celebration I’ve ever seen.” “The first one was horrible. I told him. I didn’t know what was going on. I was just standing there like, ‘alright.’ … When I saw what happened, I was like, ‘that was a–.’ … That was the worst celebration I’ve ever seen,” said Jackson. Flowers had a memorable outing in Ravens' narrow win over Chargers. He got another chance to celebrate after he managed to score another touchdown in the final two minutes, taking his side to a 20-10 win. The 23-year-old channeled his inner Cristiano Ronaldo with a fake penalty kick and then replicated the Portugal captain's iconic goal celebration. After this win, the Ravens continue to top the overall standings in AFC North. They have nine wins and only three losses.

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The Washington Commanders succumbed to a heavy defeat to Dallas Cowboys, 45-10, which raised concerns over head coach Ron Rivera and his staff's job security. However, the fourth-year head coach spoke at length about the situation and said as quoted by ESPN, "I've told you before I'm not worried about anything. All I'm going to do is do my job and see how things go. That's the only thing I can do."

It is to be noted that multiple players said they're not focused on the coach's fate.

"It's only when you guys ask," Washington left tackle Charles Leno, Jr. stated.

"No one else is bringing this s---- up. We don't talk about this s----; we don't care about this stuff, we're listening to our coaches following game plan and trying to win games," he further opined.

In 2020, Washington won the NFC East under Rivera, however, the script has not remained the same from there on. They haven't finished with a winning record since 2016.

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Owner John Harris has brushed aside all claims&nbsp;for an overhaul. He has confirmed that he wants to give the staff a full season to better evaluate the entire operation. However, the Commanders have lost three straight games and, in two nationally televised encounters, have been outscored 85-30.

<h2>PLAYERS NOT IN FAVOUR OF CHANGE OF PERSONNEL&nbsp;</h2>

"Who's going to step in and be the head coach? Who?" Leno mentioned.

"I don't know. ... Where we are right now I don't know that's going to help anything. I just feel like when you do stuff like that in the middle of the year, I don't know, I really don't know," he added.

Multiple players are not in favour of a change in the middle of the season. Quarterback Sam Howell pointed out in this regard, "It really doesn't impact anything in the locker room," Washington quarterback Sam Howell said.

"We just focus on what we can control, try to get better. Obviously, when things aren't going well people are going to talk about jobs for everybody -- not only coaches, players, too. We just have to zone it all out."

The Washington Commanders succumbed to a heavy defeat to Dallas Cowboys, 45-10, which raised concerns over head coach Ron Rivera and his staff's job security. However, the fourth-year head coach spoke at length about the situation and said as quoted by ESPN, "I've told you before I'm not worried about anything.

The Washington Commanders succumbed to a heavy defeat to Dallas Cowboys, 45-10, which raised concerns over head coach Ron Rivera and his staff's job security. However, the fourth-year head coach spoke at length about the situation and said as quoted by ESPN, "I've told you before I'm not worried about anything. All I'm going to do is do my job and see how things go. That's the only thing I can do." It is to be noted that multiple players said they're not focused on the coach's fate. "It's only when you guys ask," Washington left tackle Charles Leno, Jr. stated. "No one else is bringing this s---- up. We don't talk about this s----; we don't care about this stuff, we're listening to our coaches following game plan and trying to win games," he further opined. In 2020, Washington won the NFC East under Rivera, however, the script has not remained the same from there on. They haven't finished with a winning record since 2016. Also read: 'I'm good' - Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson brushes off ankle concerns Owner John Harris has brushed aside all claims for an overhaul. He has confirmed that he wants to give the staff a full season to better evaluate the entire operation. However, the Commanders have lost three straight games and, in two nationally televised encounters, have been outscored 85-30. PLAYERS NOT IN FAVOUR OF CHANGE OF PERSONNEL "Who's going to step in and be the head coach? Who?" Leno mentioned. "I don't know. ... Where we are right now I don't know that's going to help anything. I just feel like when you do stuff like that in the middle of the year, I don't know, I really don't know," he added. Multiple players are not in favour of a change in the middle of the season. Quarterback Sam Howell pointed out in this regard, "It really doesn't impact anything in the locker room," Washington quarterback Sam Howell said. "We just focus on what we can control, try to get better. Obviously, when things aren't going well people are going to talk about jobs for everybody -- not only coaches, players, too. We just have to zone it all out."

Commanders coach Ron Rivera 'not worried' about job status despite heavy 35-point loss vs Cowboys

There is some good news for&nbsp;Seattle Seahawks. The franchise&nbsp;expect to have quarterback Geno Smith for their NFC West showdown with the San Francisco 49ers on Thanksgiving night, however, they will most likely be without the services of running back Kenneth Walker III.

Coach Pete Carroll, on Wednesday, sounded optimistic&nbsp;of Smith's recovery.&nbsp;"He did quite well today," Carroll said as quoted by ESPN. "We rested him for most of the week, the short week, in terms of throwing. He did really well today," he further stated.

Carroll made it clear that the 33-year-old&nbsp;Smith won't have to undergo any&nbsp;on-field tests before Thursday night's massive showdown against&nbsp;Francisco 49ers rather&nbsp;than his usual warmup, adding that "we'll be very judicious about how we do that."

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The game between Seahawks and 49ers is very significant. It is to be noted that the Seahawks (6-4) will either overtake the 49ers (7-3) for first place in the NFC West with a victory on Thanksgiving night or fall two games behind with an defeat.&nbsp;Thus, Seahawks will bank on Smith's experience. The quarterback sounded uncertain about his availability while addressing the reporters on the eve of the game, however, Carroll remains confident.

<h2>'He is ready to go'</h2>

Carroll stated, "His attitude ... was not going to bother him, that it wasn't going to be a big factor.&nbsp;It looks bad because he's got a big bruise on the back of his triceps, but his attitude has been right on it the whole time. He hasn't missed a snap as far as -- we didn't let him throw the first couple days -- but he didn't miss a snap. He was doing everything. So he's ready to go."

Meanwhile,&nbsp;Walker is a doubtful starter due to&nbsp;an oblique strain he suffered on the opening drive Sunday against the Rams. The coach admitted that the 23-year-old is out of action barring&nbsp;an unexpected turn of events. In his absence, rookie second-round Zach Charbonnet can replace him and slip into&nbsp;the RB1 role.

There is some good news for Seattle Seahawks. The franchise expect to have quarterback Geno Smith for their NFC West showdown with the San Francisco 49ers on Thanksgiving night, however, they will most likely be without the services of running back Kenneth Walker III.

There is some good news for Seattle Seahawks. The franchise expect to have quarterback Geno Smith for their NFC West showdown with the San Francisco 49ers on Thanksgiving night, however, they will most likely be without the services of running back Kenneth Walker III. Coach Pete Carroll, on Wednesday, sounded optimistic of Smith's recovery. "He did quite well today," Carroll said as quoted by ESPN. "We rested him for most of the week, the short week, in terms of throwing. He did really well today," he further stated. Carroll made it clear that the 33-year-old Smith won't have to undergo any on-field tests before Thursday night's massive showdown against Francisco 49ers rather than his usual warmup, adding that "we'll be very judicious about how we do that." Also read: 'I'm good' - Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson brushes off ankle concerns The game between Seahawks and 49ers is very significant. It is to be noted that the Seahawks (6-4) will either overtake the 49ers (7-3) for first place in the NFC West with a victory on Thanksgiving night or fall two games behind with an defeat. Thus, Seahawks will bank on Smith's experience. The quarterback sounded uncertain about his availability while addressing the reporters on the eve of the game, however, Carroll remains confident. 'He is ready to go' Carroll stated, "His attitude ... was not going to bother him, that it wasn't going to be a big factor. It looks bad because he's got a big bruise on the back of his triceps, but his attitude has been right on it the whole time. He hasn't missed a snap as far as -- we didn't let him throw the first couple days -- but he didn't miss a snap. He was doing everything. So he's ready to go." Meanwhile, Walker is a doubtful starter due to an oblique strain he suffered on the opening drive Sunday against the Rams. The coach admitted that the 23-year-old is out of action barring an unexpected turn of events. In his absence, rookie second-round Zach Charbonnet can replace him and slip into the RB1 role.

Seattle Seahawks' QB Geno Smith likely to start vs San Francisco 49ers; Kenneth Walker doubtful

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has shrugged off any concern over his fitness. Jackson stated that there is no concern over his injured left ankle.&nbsp;"I believe I'm good," Jackson said. He then waved his left-hand side to side before flashing a smile, saying, "I believe I'm 100%." It is to be noted that the quarterback went down Jackson in&nbsp;pain towards the end of the first quarter of his side's 34-20 triumph over&nbsp;the Cincinnati Bengals. He looked in discomfort, grabbing his left ankle after being tackled along the sideline by linebacker Logan Wilson. While the 26-year-old did not miss&nbsp;a snap, he had a pronounced limp at times during the course of the&nbsp;game.

On being asked about Jackson's fitness on Monday, Ravens coach John Harbaugh sounded optimstic and said, "It does [seem like everything is OK]." The player is very confident and asked the reporters to not ask about his injured ankle following the encounter versus Bengals. "We're not going to talk none of it into existence," Jackson said Thursday.

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It is to be noted that injuries have made a huge impact in the AFC North in November. Two starting quarterbacks -- the Browns' Deshaun Watson (shoulder) and the Bengals' Joe Burrow (wrist) -- were ruled out of the season&nbsp;last week.

Meanwhile, Jackson is determined to finish his first-ever season since 2020. Injuries have dented his progress on several occasions in the recent past. In 2021, he missed the final four games due to ankle injury whereas he was sidelined for the final five regular-season games in the following edition with&nbsp;a sprained knee. Thus, it goes without saying that the youngster is hell bent on keeping away from injuries and be there for his side in the ongoing season.&nbsp;

Talking about the Ravens, they are currently at the top spot in AFC North with eight wins from 11 encounters. They are in the bye week.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has shrugged off any concern over his fitness. Jackson stated that there is no concern over his injured left ankle. "I believe I'm good," Jackson said.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has shrugged off any concern over his fitness. Jackson stated that there is no concern over his injured left ankle. "I believe I'm good," Jackson said. He then waved his left-hand side to side before flashing a smile, saying, "I believe I'm 100%." It is to be noted that the quarterback went down Jackson in pain towards the end of the first quarter of his side's 34-20 triumph over the Cincinnati Bengals. He looked in discomfort, grabbing his left ankle after being tackled along the sideline by linebacker Logan Wilson. While the 26-year-old did not miss a snap, he had a pronounced limp at times during the course of the game. On being asked about Jackson's fitness on Monday, Ravens coach John Harbaugh sounded optimstic and said, "It does [seem like everything is OK]." The player is very confident and asked the reporters to not ask about his injured ankle following the encounter versus Bengals. "We're not going to talk none of it into existence," Jackson said Thursday. Also read: Former QB Tom Brady says 'coaching in league isn't as good as it used to be' It is to be noted that injuries have made a huge impact in the AFC North in November. Two starting quarterbacks -- the Browns' Deshaun Watson (shoulder) and the Bengals' Joe Burrow (wrist) -- were ruled out of the season last week. Meanwhile, Jackson is determined to finish his first-ever season since 2020. Injuries have dented his progress on several occasions in the recent past. In 2021, he missed the final four games due to ankle injury whereas he was sidelined for the final five regular-season games in the following edition with a sprained knee. Thus, it goes without saying that the youngster is hell bent on keeping away from injuries and be there for his side in the ongoing season. Talking about the Ravens, they are currently at the top spot in AFC North with eight wins from 11 encounters. They are in the bye week.

'I'm good' - Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson brushes off ankle concerns

Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson was suspended four games by the NFL on Monday for repeated violations of league rules meant to protect players, including a fumble-forcing hit in a Sunday victory. Jackson slammed the top of his helmet into the chest and face mask of Minnesota quarterback Josh Dobbs only 82 seconds into the first quarter, knocking loose a fumble that led to a Denver field goal in a 21-20 home triumph.

Jon Runyan, the NFL vice president of football operations, issued the ban for a violation when "a player lowers his head and makes forcible contact with his helmet against an opponent." The Broncos, 5-5 and one game out of an AFC playoff spot, will be without Jackson for games against Cleveland, Houston, the Los Angeles Chargers and Detroit. He can return ahead of a December 24 game against New England.

In a letter to Jackson, Runyan called his hit on Dobbs "a serious violation of the playing rules." "You had an unobstructed path to your opponent and the illegal contact could have been avoided," Runyan added. "Illegal acts that are flagrant and jeopardize the safety of players will not be tolerated. "On the play in question, you lowered your head and delivered a forceful blow to the shoulder and head/neck area of an opponent when you had time and space to avoid such contact,' Runyan told Jackson. "You could have made contact with your opponent within the rules, yet you chose not to."

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Jackson, who can appeal the ban to arbitration, has made similar decisions before. Jackson was handed a four-game ban after a 19-17 victory last month over Green Bay for violations of unnecessary roughness rules.

But that ban was reduced to two games by hearing officer Derrick Brooks on appeal -- a decision that allowed Jackson to return against the Vikings. Jackson also was thrown out of Denver's 35-33 loss at Washington on September 17 and later fined for a flagrant hit. Jackson, 35, was the 20th overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft by Houston and spent nine seasons with the Texans before joining Denver in 2019.

Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson was suspended four games by the NFL on Monday for repeated violations of league rules meant to protect players, including a fumble-forcing hit in a Sunday victory.

Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson was suspended four games by the NFL on Monday for repeated violations of league rules meant to protect players, including a fumble-forcing hit in a Sunday victory. Jackson slammed the top of his helmet into the chest and face mask of Minnesota quarterback Josh Dobbs only 82 seconds into the first quarter, knocking loose a fumble that led to a Denver field goal in a 21-20 home triumph. Jon Runyan, the NFL vice president of football operations, issued the ban for a violation when "a player lowers his head and makes forcible contact with his helmet against an opponent." The Broncos, 5-5 and one game out of an AFC playoff spot, will be without Jackson for games against Cleveland, Houston, the Los Angeles Chargers and Detroit. He can return ahead of a December 24 game against New England. In a letter to Jackson, Runyan called his hit on Dobbs "a serious violation of the playing rules." "You had an unobstructed path to your opponent and the illegal contact could have been avoided," Runyan added. "Illegal acts that are flagrant and jeopardize the safety of players will not be tolerated. "On the play in question, you lowered your head and delivered a forceful blow to the shoulder and head/neck area of an opponent when you had time and space to avoid such contact,' Runyan told Jackson. "You could have made contact with your opponent within the rules, yet you chose not to." Also read: Lionel Messi 2022 World Cup jerseys predicted to top $10 million at auction Jackson, who can appeal the ban to arbitration, has made similar decisions before. Jackson was handed a four-game ban after a 19-17 victory last month over Green Bay for violations of unnecessary roughness rules. But that ban was reduced to two games by hearing officer Derrick Brooks on appeal -- a decision that allowed Jackson to return against the Vikings. Jackson also was thrown out of Denver's 35-33 loss at Washington on September 17 and later fined for a flagrant hit. Jackson, 35, was the 20th overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft by Houston and spent nine seasons with the Texans before joining Denver in 2019.

NFL bans Denver Broncos defender Kareem Jackson four games for risky hits

The NFL 2023-24 season has been marred with injuries. The in-form Philadelphia Eagles dealt with a major blow as linebacker Nakobe Dean has been diagnosed with a Lisfranc sprain, a league source confirmed. It is to be noted that he will seek further medical opinions. However, it appears the youngster&nbsp;will be placed on injured reserve, the source added.

Dean was promoted to a starter's role the ongoing season and tasked with making the defensive signals. However, the 22-year-old has not had a memorable run by any means. He first sustained a separate foot injury in the season opener against the New England Patriots, missing the next four games before&nbsp;a return in mid-October.

Now, the most recent setback took place during his side's nailbiting win over the Dallas Cowboys, 28-23, prompting him to sit out for a considerable period.&nbsp;

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Since Dean's return in Week 6, the Eagles has been using a three-linebacker rotation featuring Dean, Nicholas Morrow and Zach Cunningham. With Dean out of action for quite some time, the duties are to be divided between Cunningham and Morrow.

Since being selected in the third round of the 2022 draft, Dean has been an integral part of the setup and made 22 appearances, with&nbsp;43 tackles, three tackles for loss and a half-sack.&nbsp;

The NFL 2023-24 season has been marred with injuries. The in-form Philadelphia Eagles dealt with a major blow as linebacker Nakobe Dean has been diagnosed with a Lisfranc sprain, a league source confirmed.

The NFL 2023-24 season has been marred with injuries. The in-form Philadelphia Eagles dealt with a major blow as linebacker Nakobe Dean has been diagnosed with a Lisfranc sprain, a league source confirmed. It is to be noted that he will seek further medical opinions. However, it appears the youngster will be placed on injured reserve, the source added. Dean was promoted to a starter's role the ongoing season and tasked with making the defensive signals. However, the 22-year-old has not had a memorable run by any means. He first sustained a separate foot injury in the season opener against the New England Patriots, missing the next four games before a return in mid-October. Now, the most recent setback took place during his side's nailbiting win over the Dallas Cowboys, 28-23, prompting him to sit out for a considerable period. Also read: NBA: Nikola Jokic's 35 points help Denver Nuggets defeat Golden State Warriors Since Dean's return in Week 6, the Eagles has been using a three-linebacker rotation featuring Dean, Nicholas Morrow and Zach Cunningham. With Dean out of action for quite some time, the duties are to be divided between Cunningham and Morrow. Since being selected in the third round of the 2022 draft, Dean has been an integral part of the setup and made 22 appearances, with 43 tackles, three tackles for loss and a half-sack.

Big blow! Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean diagnosed with Lisfranc sprain

The Detroit Lions got back to winning ways with a clinical all-round display to defeat the Las Vegas Raiders 26-14 on Monday (Oct 30).

Lions quarterback Jared Goff threw one touchdown and finished with 272 passing yards, while Detroit's rookie running back Jahmyr Gibbs also caught the eye with his first home touchdown at Ford Field.

Gibbs, 21, piled up 152 rushing yards from 26 carries as Detroit returned to form after last week's 38-6 thrashing by Baltimore.

The victory sees Detroit improve to 6-2 to tighten their grip on the NFC North division, which they lead from Minnesota (4-4).

"I thought we played really well all across the board," Goff told ESPN after the win.

"We made some critical mistakes on offense but we were able to overcome them and that's what good teams do.

"Defence played their tails off and gave us a lot of good opportunities. It was a full-team win. It was great."

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The Lions were slow to get going and were forced to settle for three straight Riley Patterson field goals to open up a 9-0 lead early in the second quarter.&nbsp;

The Raiders got back into the game in the closing minutes of the first half when Josh Jacobs rushed over from three yards for a touchdown after a 10-play 75-yard drive.

But Detroit responded immediately, with Goff picking out rookie tight end Sam LaPorta for an 18-yard touchdown with 27 seconds remaining in the second quarter to make it 16-7 at the break.

The Lions were rocked back early in the third quarter when Goff could only watch in dismay as former Los Angeles Rams team-mate Marcus Peters picked off his pass and raced 75 yards into the end zone.

That made it 16-14, but Gibbs then took over to produce a dazzling 27-yard rushing touchdown to leave Detroit 23-14 up after Patterson kicked the extra point.

Patterson then booted a 52-yard field goal, his fourth of the night, to complete the scoring.

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The Detroit Lions got back to winning ways with a clinical all-round display to defeat the Las Vegas Raiders 26-14 on Monday (Oct 30). Lions quarterback Jared Goff threw one touchdown and finished with 272 passing yards, while Detroit's rookie running back Jahmyr Gibbs also caught the eye with his first home touchdown at Ford Field.

The Detroit Lions got back to winning ways with a clinical all-round display to defeat the Las Vegas Raiders 26-14 on Monday (Oct 30). Lions quarterback Jared Goff threw one touchdown and finished with 272 passing yards, while Detroit's rookie running back Jahmyr Gibbs also caught the eye with his first home touchdown at Ford Field. Gibbs, 21, piled up 152 rushing yards from 26 carries as Detroit returned to form after last week's 38-6 thrashing by Baltimore. The victory sees Detroit improve to 6-2 to tighten their grip on the NFC North division, which they lead from Minnesota (4-4). "I thought we played really well all across the board," Goff told ESPN after the win. "We made some critical mistakes on offense but we were able to overcome them and that's what good teams do. "Defence played their tails off and gave us a lot of good opportunities. It was a full-team win. It was great." Also read | NFL: Josh Allen throws 2 touchdowns, leads Buffalo Bills over Tampa Bay The Lions were slow to get going and were forced to settle for three straight Riley Patterson field goals to open up a 9-0 lead early in the second quarter. The Raiders got back into the game in the closing minutes of the first half when Josh Jacobs rushed over from three yards for a touchdown after a 10-play 75-yard drive. But Detroit responded immediately, with Goff picking out rookie tight end Sam LaPorta for an 18-yard touchdown with 27 seconds remaining in the second quarter to make it 16-7 at the break. The Lions were rocked back early in the third quarter when Goff could only watch in dismay as former Los Angeles Rams team-mate Marcus Peters picked off his pass and raced 75 yards into the end zone. That made it 16-14, but Gibbs then took over to produce a dazzling 27-yard rushing touchdown to leave Detroit 23-14 up after Patterson kicked the extra point. Patterson then booted a 52-yard field goal, his fourth of the night, to complete the scoring. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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The San Francisco 49ers and Philadelphia Eagles both saw their perfect starts to the NFL season end with upset defeats on Sunday, leaving the league without an unbeaten team after six weeks. The Eagles fell 20-14 in their first-ever loss to the New York Jets with Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts throwing three interceptions at MetLife Stadium.

The Eagles led 14-9 at half-time, a lead that was cut to two points after a third quarter field goal from 38 yards by Greg Zuerlein.

But in the fourth, Eagles kicker Jake Elliott missed a 37-yard field goal and then Hurts threw his third interception of the game, with Tony Adams returning the ball 45 yards to the eight-yard line.

The Eagles allowed Breece Hall to run into the end zone, giving Philadelphia 1:46 to get a game-winning touchdown.

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But on a fourth-down play needing eight yards, Hurts went deep towards DeVonta Smith and New York's Jordan Whitehead broke up the play to ensure a huge win for the Jets, who improved to 3-3 even without injured star quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

"It's huge, it's a big win for us. That's an unbelievable team," said Jets quarterback Zach Wilson, who threw for 186 yards with no interceptions. "We needed that win. Everyone kept fighting... everyone was battling all across the board. There's no quit in this team."

The 49ers ended a 15-game regular season winning streak, as Jake Moody missed a late 41-yard field goal attempt in a 19-17 loss to the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.

The blow of that defeat, the first as an NFL starter for quarterback Brock Purdy, was even heavier for the 49ers, with star running backs Christian McCaffrey and Deebo Samuel both leaving the game with injuries.

Going into the game on the back of five straight wins, including last week's 42-10 trouncing of the Dallas Cowboys, the 'Niners were heavily favored against a Browns team with just one victory.

McCaffrey scored from a 13-yard Purdy pass to put San Francisco ahead in the first quarter and a 25-yard Moody field goal made it 10-0.

But the Browns fought back, with a 16-yard touchdown run from Kareem Hunt and took the lead after two field goals in the third quarter by Dustin Hopkins.

The 49ers restored their lead early in the fourth with an eight-yard touchdown rush from Jordan Mason before two field goals from Hopkins gave the Browns their narrow lead.

But with nine seconds of the game remaining, Moody missed a chance to win the game with a kick from from 41 yards

"It’s always tough to miss that last kick but it happens," 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said. "They played better than us today. We made way too many mistakes on offense."

<h2>- Dolphins improve to 5-1 -</h2>

At Miami, Tua Tagovailoa threw for three touchdowns and 262 yards as the Miami Dolphins again showed the power of their offense, improving to 5-1 with a 42-21 victory over the winless Carolina Panthers.

The Panthers opened a 14-0 lead before the Dolphins turned on the style.

Tyreek Hill had 163 yards receiving, including a 41-yard touchdown catch to put the Dolphins ahead 21-14.

Raheem Mostert then ran in two touchdowns for Miami before a trade a late touchdowns sealed Miami's win.

Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell threw three touchdown passes in a 24-16 win over the Atlanta Falcons, which improved the Commanders to 3-3.

Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder threw two touchdowns -- the second a two-yard toss to Jonnu Smith that reduced the deficit to eight points.

But Ridder threw two interceptions to end Atlanta's comeback hopes.

The Cincinnati Bengals defense came up big in a 17-13 win over the Seattle Seahawks.

Seattle quarterback Geno Smith threw two interceptions in the second half and the Bengals defense stopped the Seahawks twice deep in Cincinnati territory late in the game.

In London, the Baltimore Ravens beat the Tennessee Titans 24-16 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with Justin Tucker kicking six field goals.

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The San Francisco 49ers and Philadelphia Eagles both saw their perfect starts to the NFL season end with upset defeats on Sunday, leaving the league without an unbeaten team after six weeks.

The San Francisco 49ers and Philadelphia Eagles both saw their perfect starts to the NFL season end with upset defeats on Sunday, leaving the league without an unbeaten team after six weeks. The Eagles fell 20-14 in their first-ever loss to the New York Jets with Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts throwing three interceptions at MetLife Stadium. The Eagles led 14-9 at half-time, a lead that was cut to two points after a third quarter field goal from 38 yards by Greg Zuerlein. But in the fourth, Eagles kicker Jake Elliott missed a 37-yard field goal and then Hurts threw his third interception of the game, with Tony Adams returning the ball 45 yards to the eight-yard line. The Eagles allowed Breece Hall to run into the end zone, giving Philadelphia 1:46 to get a game-winning touchdown. ALSO READ: Gavi's lone goal against Norway helps Spain seal Euro 2024 berth; Scotland and Turkey lock up spots But on a fourth-down play needing eight yards, Hurts went deep towards DeVonta Smith and New York's Jordan Whitehead broke up the play to ensure a huge win for the Jets, who improved to 3-3 even without injured star quarterback Aaron Rodgers. "It's huge, it's a big win for us. That's an unbelievable team," said Jets quarterback Zach Wilson, who threw for 186 yards with no interceptions. "We needed that win. Everyone kept fighting... everyone was battling all across the board. There's no quit in this team." The 49ers ended a 15-game regular season winning streak, as Jake Moody missed a late 41-yard field goal attempt in a 19-17 loss to the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. The blow of that defeat, the first as an NFL starter for quarterback Brock Purdy, was even heavier for the 49ers, with star running backs Christian McCaffrey and Deebo Samuel both leaving the game with injuries. Going into the game on the back of five straight wins, including last week's 42-10 trouncing of the Dallas Cowboys, the 'Niners were heavily favored against a Browns team with just one victory. McCaffrey scored from a 13-yard Purdy pass to put San Francisco ahead in the first quarter and a 25-yard Moody field goal made it 10-0. But the Browns fought back, with a 16-yard touchdown run from Kareem Hunt and took the lead after two field goals in the third quarter by Dustin Hopkins. The 49ers restored their lead early in the fourth with an eight-yard touchdown rush from Jordan Mason before two field goals from Hopkins gave the Browns their narrow lead. But with nine seconds of the game remaining, Moody missed a chance to win the game with a kick from from 41 yards "It’s always tough to miss that last kick but it happens," 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said. "They played better than us today. We made way too many mistakes on offense." - Dolphins improve to 5-1 - At Miami, Tua Tagovailoa threw for three touchdowns and 262 yards as the Miami Dolphins again showed the power of their offense, improving to 5-1 with a 42-21 victory over the winless Carolina Panthers. The Panthers opened a 14-0 lead before the Dolphins turned on the style. Tyreek Hill had 163 yards receiving, including a 41-yard touchdown catch to put the Dolphins ahead 21-14. Raheem Mostert then ran in two touchdowns for Miami before a trade a late touchdowns sealed Miami's win. Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell threw three touchdown passes in a 24-16 win over the Atlanta Falcons, which improved the Commanders to 3-3. Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder threw two touchdowns -- the second a two-yard toss to Jonnu Smith that reduced the deficit to eight points. But Ridder threw two interceptions to end Atlanta's comeback hopes. The Cincinnati Bengals defense came up big in a 17-13 win over the Seattle Seahawks. Seattle quarterback Geno Smith threw two interceptions in the second half and the Bengals defense stopped the Seahawks twice deep in Cincinnati territory late in the game. In London, the Baltimore Ravens beat the Tennessee Titans 24-16 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with Justin Tucker kicking six field goals. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Seahawks safety Jamal Adams suffered a concussion on the opening series of Seattle's 24-3 win over the New York Giants on Monday (October 2) evening. Thus, things got out of hand as this led to a heated moment on the sideline and put an early end to his much-anticipated return. Adams took a knee to his helmet during an attempt to bring down a scrambling Daniel Jones. It is to be noted that the 27-year-old was playing for the first time following his left quad tendon tear in the previous season's opener.

Coach Pete Carroll, however, remains optimistic of Adams' return and stated that he&nbsp;should be available to play in Week 6 against the Cincinnati Bengals. "He got kicked in the head and so he misses this game, but the preparation to get him to this and then with the week coming off, he's going to be fine, I'm sure, and then be back out there," Carroll said as quoted by ESPN. "So it's just a little glitch right now," he opined.

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When asked about Adams' frustration, Carroll pointed out, "By the time they got all the assessments done, he couldn't play. Somebody said something that wasn't with us. It was somebody else that he might have responded to. I'm not sure about that."

The incident took place with Adams on the ninth play of the game. As a result, he was down on the field for a moment and then appeared in an uneasy state -- wobbling while trying to stand up. Thus, he was taken off the field courtesy of a team staffer on each side as his situation didn't look promising.&nbsp;

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Seahawks safety Jamal Adams suffered a concussion on the opening series of Seattle's 24-3 win over the New York Giants on Monday (October 2) evening. Thus, things got out of hand as this led to a heated moment on the sideline and put an early end to his much-anticipated return.

Seahawks safety Jamal Adams suffered a concussion on the opening series of Seattle's 24-3 win over the New York Giants on Monday (October 2) evening. Thus, things got out of hand as this led to a heated moment on the sideline and put an early end to his much-anticipated return. Adams took a knee to his helmet during an attempt to bring down a scrambling Daniel Jones. It is to be noted that the 27-year-old was playing for the first time following his left quad tendon tear in the previous season's opener. Coach Pete Carroll, however, remains optimistic of Adams' return and stated that he should be available to play in Week 6 against the Cincinnati Bengals. "He got kicked in the head and so he misses this game, but the preparation to get him to this and then with the week coming off, he's going to be fine, I'm sure, and then be back out there," Carroll said as quoted by ESPN. "So it's just a little glitch right now," he opined. Also read: Rugby World Cup: Portugal coach fears Fijian physicality ahead of Pool C clash When asked about Adams' frustration, Carroll pointed out, "By the time they got all the assessments done, he couldn't play. Somebody said something that wasn't with us. It was somebody else that he might have responded to. I'm not sure about that." The incident took place with Adams on the ninth play of the game. As a result, he was down on the field for a moment and then appeared in an uneasy state -- wobbling while trying to stand up. Thus, he was taken off the field courtesy of a team staffer on each side as his situation didn't look promising. Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf reacted to Adams' injury and said, "Just with dealing with Jamal, he's a great person, great energy that we love to have on the field at all times, and when he goes down like that it's always motivating." He added, "That's one of our brothers going down. So, we've got to pick him up and dedicate the rest of the game to him, because he would do anything just to be out there playing with us. So, just happy he got to play a game with us this year, and he'll be back real soon." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Damar Hamlin, the Buffalo Bills safety who suffered a heart-stopping blow in an NFL game last January, played against Miami on Sunday in his first regular-season contest since the incident.

With a sellout crowd of home supporters cheering, Hamlin made his emotional regular-season comeback on kickoff coverage in the first quarter of a 48-20 triumph over the Dolphins, completing an emotional nine-month journey back to the gridiron.

"Good to have you back, 3," the Bills posted on social media with a short video clip of Hamlin in a pre-game workout.

The team also posted a video of Hamlin being hugged by teammates before running onto the field just before the game and then to the stands behind the far end zone, screaming to the fans cheering him, "Let's go!"

The 25-year old defensive back had played in all three of Buffalo's pre-season contests but was on the team inactive list for the Bills' first three regular-season games.

A knee injury kept Bills safety Jordan Poyer out of Sunday's game and opened a reserve roster spot for Hamlin, who also plays on special teams kicking plays for Buffalo.

"I felt amazing," Hamlin said after the game. "The energy from the fans was amazing, but just being out there with my teammates, having my dad in the stands.

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"Everybody on the team has given me confidence this week," Hamlin added. "Positive energy, positive everything all week long."

Hamlin had not played in a regular-season game since January 2 at Cincinnati, when he collided with Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins.&nbsp;

The blow resulted in cardiac arrest, with medical workers restoring his heartbeat on the field.

Hamlin was hospitalized in critical condition but improved and later was moved to a Buffalo hospital for more treatment before being discharged on January 11.

In April, Bills general manager Brandon Beane announced Hamlin had been medically cleared to return to the NFL and Hamlin announced that was his intention.

Hamlin was back at training camp and last month made his competitive return to the NFL in a pre-season game against Las Vegas. In all, Hamlin was on the field for 73 defensive plays and 19 others on kick teams in pre-season contests.

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Damar Hamlin, the Buffalo Bills safety who suffered a heart-stopping blow in an NFL game last January, played against Miami on Sunday in his first regular-season contest since the incident.

Damar Hamlin, the Buffalo Bills safety who suffered a heart-stopping blow in an NFL game last January, played against Miami on Sunday in his first regular-season contest since the incident. With a sellout crowd of home supporters cheering, Hamlin made his emotional regular-season comeback on kickoff coverage in the first quarter of a 48-20 triumph over the Dolphins, completing an emotional nine-month journey back to the gridiron. "Good to have you back, 3," the Bills posted on social media with a short video clip of Hamlin in a pre-game workout. The team also posted a video of Hamlin being hugged by teammates before running onto the field just before the game and then to the stands behind the far end zone, screaming to the fans cheering him, "Let's go!" The 25-year old defensive back had played in all three of Buffalo's pre-season contests but was on the team inactive list for the Bills' first three regular-season games. A knee injury kept Bills safety Jordan Poyer out of Sunday's game and opened a reserve roster spot for Hamlin, who also plays on special teams kicking plays for Buffalo. "I felt amazing," Hamlin said after the game. "The energy from the fans was amazing, but just being out there with my teammates, having my dad in the stands. ALSO READ | CWC 2023: Team wasn’t gelled well, there were no discussions: Moin Khan after Pakistan’s loss to NZ in warm-up "Everybody on the team has given me confidence this week," Hamlin added. "Positive energy, positive everything all week long." Hamlin had not played in a regular-season game since January 2 at Cincinnati, when he collided with Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins. The blow resulted in cardiac arrest, with medical workers restoring his heartbeat on the field. Hamlin was hospitalized in critical condition but improved and later was moved to a Buffalo hospital for more treatment before being discharged on January 11. In April, Bills general manager Brandon Beane announced Hamlin had been medically cleared to return to the NFL and Hamlin announced that was his intention. Hamlin was back at training camp and last month made his competitive return to the NFL in a pre-season game against Las Vegas. In all, Hamlin was on the field for 73 defensive plays and 19 others on kick teams in pre-season contests. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen was near perfect in guiding the Bills to a 48-20 victory over Miami on Sunday, with the Dolphins' defeat leaving San Francisco and Philadelphia as the NFL's only unbeaten teams.

Allen threw for four touchdowns and ran for another as Buffalo's offense stole the spotlight from a Dolphins squad that had hung 70 points on the Denver Broncos last week.

Stefon Diggs had six receptions for 120 yards and three touchdowns and the Bills defense clamped down to limit the explosive Dolphins offense led by quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.

Meanwhile Christian McCaffrey ran riot for the 49ers, scoring a career-high four touchdowns in a 35-16 victory over NFC West rivals Arizona that saw San Francisco improve to 4-0.

In another key division matchup, the Eagles improved to 4-0 with a 34-31 overtime victory over the Washington Commanders sealed by Jake Elliott's 54-yard field goal.

In Buffalo, the Bills scored on eight of their first nine possessions and never trailed on the way to a third straight victory, denying Miami's bid for a two-game lead atop the AFC East division.

A game that promised plenty of offensive fireworks saw the first five drives produce five touchdowns that left the Bills with a 21-14 lead.

But Buffalo's defense began to get the measure of Tagovailoa and the Dolphins, piling up four sacks and limiting Miami to six points after halftime.

Diggs's first touchdown put Buffalo up 21-14 and his second, a 55-yard catch and run that saw him shake off two defenders as he raced up the sideline, took it to 28-14.

Buffalo had pushed the lead to 31-14 before the Dolphins opened the third quarter with a TD, but the Bills scored 17 points from there.

The victory left both teams at 3-1, with Buffalo holding a slight edge on a tiebreaker.

Allen was outstanding, but said the big home win was due to meticulous preparation by the whole team.

"I thought our guys were very locked in on details this week and in terms of game plan specific things and making sure we had a good presence in our locker room," he said.

But Bills Coach Sean McDermott said he wasn't surprised to see Allen and Diggs setting a tone.

"Big-time players have big-time games in these type settings," McDermott said.

McCaffrey put on a scintillating show at the 49ers' Levi's Stadium, gaining 177 yards from scrimmage and scoring on three runs and one catch.

Now with a touchdown in 13 straight games, including playoffs, he broke a franchise record set by the great Jerry Rice.

The mark fell when McCaffrey scored on a one-yard run on the opening drive. On the second he took a lateral pass and leapt over a defender to reach the end zone and he caught a six-yard touchdown pass from Brock Purdy in the second quarter.

McCaffrey added a two-yard scoring run in the fourth quarter that put San Francisco up 28-16.

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<h2>Eagles show up</h2>

The Eagles had to work overtime to remain unbeaten atop the NFC East. Quarterback Jalen Hurts threw for 319 yards and two touchdowns.

His 28-yard scoring pass to A.J. Brown with 1:28 left in regulation gave Philadelphia a 31-24 lead, but the Commanders responded with a drive capped by Sam Howell's scoring pass to Jahan Dotson to force overtime and it needed Elliott's fourth field goal of the contest to seal it.

"We showed up when it mattered the most," Hurts said.

In Dallas, the Cowboys handed iconic New England coach Bill Belichick the most lopsided defeat of his career with their 38-3 drubbing of the Patriots.

Dallas cornerback DaRon Bland returned one of his two interceptions for a touchdown and the Cowboys' Leighton Vander Esch ran a fumble back for a score.

Pats quarterback Mac Jones, who was responsible for all three of those turnovers, was benched in the second half of the defeat that left Belichick, who guided the Patriots to six Super Bowl titles, still in search of a 300th regular-season win.

The Patriots' previous worst defeat under Belichick was a 31-0 loss at Buffalo in 2003.

The rout made for a rough homecoming for former Dallas star Ezekiel Elliott, despite the Cowboys' video tribute before the game.

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Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen was near perfect in guiding the Bills to a 48-20 victory over Miami on Sunday, with the Dolphins' defeat leaving San Francisco and Philadelphia as the NFL's only unbeaten teams.

Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen was near perfect in guiding the Bills to a 48-20 victory over Miami on Sunday, with the Dolphins' defeat leaving San Francisco and Philadelphia as the NFL's only unbeaten teams. Allen threw for four touchdowns and ran for another as Buffalo's offense stole the spotlight from a Dolphins squad that had hung 70 points on the Denver Broncos last week. Stefon Diggs had six receptions for 120 yards and three touchdowns and the Bills defense clamped down to limit the explosive Dolphins offense led by quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Meanwhile Christian McCaffrey ran riot for the 49ers, scoring a career-high four touchdowns in a 35-16 victory over NFC West rivals Arizona that saw San Francisco improve to 4-0. In another key division matchup, the Eagles improved to 4-0 with a 34-31 overtime victory over the Washington Commanders sealed by Jake Elliott's 54-yard field goal. In Buffalo, the Bills scored on eight of their first nine possessions and never trailed on the way to a third straight victory, denying Miami's bid for a two-game lead atop the AFC East division. A game that promised plenty of offensive fireworks saw the first five drives produce five touchdowns that left the Bills with a 21-14 lead. But Buffalo's defense began to get the measure of Tagovailoa and the Dolphins, piling up four sacks and limiting Miami to six points after halftime. Diggs's first touchdown put Buffalo up 21-14 and his second, a 55-yard catch and run that saw him shake off two defenders as he raced up the sideline, took it to 28-14. Buffalo had pushed the lead to 31-14 before the Dolphins opened the third quarter with a TD, but the Bills scored 17 points from there. The victory left both teams at 3-1, with Buffalo holding a slight edge on a tiebreaker. Allen was outstanding, but said the big home win was due to meticulous preparation by the whole team. "I thought our guys were very locked in on details this week and in terms of game plan specific things and making sure we had a good presence in our locker room," he said. But Bills Coach Sean McDermott said he wasn't surprised to see Allen and Diggs setting a tone. "Big-time players have big-time games in these type settings," McDermott said. McCaffrey put on a scintillating show at the 49ers' Levi's Stadium, gaining 177 yards from scrimmage and scoring on three runs and one catch. Now with a touchdown in 13 straight games, including playoffs, he broke a franchise record set by the great Jerry Rice. The mark fell when McCaffrey scored on a one-yard run on the opening drive. On the second he took a lateral pass and leapt over a defender to reach the end zone and he caught a six-yard touchdown pass from Brock Purdy in the second quarter. McCaffrey added a two-yard scoring run in the fourth quarter that put San Francisco up 28-16. ALSO READ | CWC 2023: Team wasn’t gelled well, there were no discussions: Moin Khan after Pakistan’s loss to NZ in warm-up Eagles show up The Eagles had to work overtime to remain unbeaten atop the NFC East. Quarterback Jalen Hurts threw for 319 yards and two touchdowns. His 28-yard scoring pass to A.J. Brown with 1:28 left in regulation gave Philadelphia a 31-24 lead, but the Commanders responded with a drive capped by Sam Howell's scoring pass to Jahan Dotson to force overtime and it needed Elliott's fourth field goal of the contest to seal it. "We showed up when it mattered the most," Hurts said. In Dallas, the Cowboys handed iconic New England coach Bill Belichick the most lopsided defeat of his career with their 38-3 drubbing of the Patriots. Dallas cornerback DaRon Bland returned one of his two interceptions for a touchdown and the Cowboys' Leighton Vander Esch ran a fumble back for a score. Pats quarterback Mac Jones, who was responsible for all three of those turnovers, was benched in the second half of the defeat that left Belichick, who guided the Patriots to six Super Bowl titles, still in search of a 300th regular-season win. The Patriots' previous worst defeat under Belichick was a 31-0 loss at Buffalo in 2003. The rout made for a rough homecoming for former Dallas star Ezekiel Elliott, despite the Cowboys' video tribute before the game. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Spain, France, Brazil and even Australia are being looked at as possible future sites for NFL regular season games as the league ramps up its efforts to grow the game abroad, a league official said.

The NFL kicks off the first of this season's international games on Sunday at Wembley Stadium in London before the series shifts for the first time to Frankfurt for two games starting Nov. 5.

"A major focus of the league and our clubs has been bringing our game abroad, connecting with fans, and growing the next generation of fans outside the U.S.," NFL executive vice president Peter O'Reilly told Reuters. "It's a long term commitment that we've been at for a while, but now we're doubling down."

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While easily the most popular and profitable league in the U.S., the NFL's growth in soccer-obsessed Europe has been more modest.

NFL Europe, which began in 1991 with 10 teams, shuttered in 2007 and was replaced by regular season NFL games starting with a contest at Wembley in October 2007.

O'Reilly said the league now has a firm foothold in London, as well as in Mexico and Germany, and said passionate locals will outnumber expats and American tourists when Wembley hosts its 25th NFL game this weekend.

"This is not a novelty anymore," he said. "It may have been back at the very first game at Wembley, but now this is a really educated fanbase."

About 82% of tickets sold for two London games at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium next month went to fans in the United Kingdom, the NFL said.

There are no immediate plans to add a club in London, or an entire four-team division in Europe, but O'Reilly said expanding the game's reach helps lay the groundwork in case that opportunity arises.

And while Saudi Arabia has controversially poured hundreds of millions of dollars into sports including golf and Formula One, O'Reilly said there were no discussions about hosting a game there, although he did not rule out the possibility.

"More broadly, the Middle East is an important part of the world and that's an area where we want continue to grow our fanbase," he said.

The NFL is also looking to add more international players and recently announced it would expand practice squads for all 32 teams to include one player born outside North America as part of its International Player Pathway (IPP) program.

Thirty-seven international players have signed with NFL teams since the program launched in 2017, including Australia's Jordan Mailata, who started at tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles in last season's Super Bowl.

O'Reilly said he expects that number to rise.

"There's a pathway to 150 foreign born players in the NFL in the not-so-distant future," he said.

This season's five international games are:

* Atlanta Falcons vs. Jacksonville Jaguars, Oct. 1, WembleyStadium * Jaguars vs. Buffalo Bills, Oct. 8, Tottenham HotspurStadium * Baltimore Ravens vs. Tennessee Titans, Oct. 15, TottenhamHotspur Stadium * Miami Dolphins vs. Kansas City Chiefs, Nov. 5, FrankfurtStadium * Indianapolis Colts vs. New England Patriots, Nov. 12, Frankfurt Stadium

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Spain, France, Brazil and even Australia are being looked at as possible future sites for NFL regular season games as the league ramps up its efforts to grow the game abroad, a league official said.

Spain, France, Brazil and even Australia are being looked at as possible future sites for NFL regular season games as the league ramps up its efforts to grow the game abroad, a league official said. The NFL kicks off the first of this season's international games on Sunday at Wembley Stadium in London before the series shifts for the first time to Frankfurt for two games starting Nov. 5. "A major focus of the league and our clubs has been bringing our game abroad, connecting with fans, and growing the next generation of fans outside the U.S.," NFL executive vice president Peter O'Reilly told Reuters. "It's a long term commitment that we've been at for a while, but now we're doubling down." ALSO READ: Rugby World Cup: Japan already looking forward to 'Grand Final' against Argentina While easily the most popular and profitable league in the U.S., the NFL's growth in soccer-obsessed Europe has been more modest. NFL Europe, which began in 1991 with 10 teams, shuttered in 2007 and was replaced by regular season NFL games starting with a contest at Wembley in October 2007. O'Reilly said the league now has a firm foothold in London, as well as in Mexico and Germany, and said passionate locals will outnumber expats and American tourists when Wembley hosts its 25th NFL game this weekend. "This is not a novelty anymore," he said. "It may have been back at the very first game at Wembley, but now this is a really educated fanbase." About 82% of tickets sold for two London games at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium next month went to fans in the United Kingdom, the NFL said. There are no immediate plans to add a club in London, or an entire four-team division in Europe, but O'Reilly said expanding the game's reach helps lay the groundwork in case that opportunity arises. And while Saudi Arabia has controversially poured hundreds of millions of dollars into sports including golf and Formula One, O'Reilly said there were no discussions about hosting a game there, although he did not rule out the possibility. "More broadly, the Middle East is an important part of the world and that's an area where we want continue to grow our fanbase," he said. The NFL is also looking to add more international players and recently announced it would expand practice squads for all 32 teams to include one player born outside North America as part of its International Player Pathway (IPP) program. Thirty-seven international players have signed with NFL teams since the program launched in 2017, including Australia's Jordan Mailata, who started at tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles in last season's Super Bowl. O'Reilly said he expects that number to rise. "There's a pathway to 150 foreign born players in the NFL in the not-so-distant future," he said. This season's five international games are: * Atlanta Falcons vs. Jacksonville Jaguars, Oct. 1, WembleyStadium * Jaguars vs. Buffalo Bills, Oct. 8, Tottenham HotspurStadium * Baltimore Ravens vs. Tennessee Titans, Oct. 15, TottenhamHotspur Stadium * Miami Dolphins vs. Kansas City Chiefs, Nov. 5, FrankfurtStadium * Indianapolis Colts vs. New England Patriots, Nov. 12, Frankfurt Stadium WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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New York Giants coach Brian Daboll has refused to rule out Saquon Barkley despite the running back star suffering an ankle injury during his side's 31-28 win over the Arizona Cardinals on&nbsp;Sunday (September 17). There is not much time before the&nbsp;Giants' next outing, where they will lock horns with the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday night (September 21). However, Daboll 'would not count' on Barkley missing the upcoming clash just yet&nbsp;when suggested by a reporter. "I wouldn't count on that. Not just yet," he said.

"I'm not saying that he's out yet," Daboll said to a reporter. "He's a quick healer. I'm not saying he's in, he's out. We're going to take it all the way up with him to Thursday. "But he feels a lot better [Tuesday]," he further opined. The coach has revealed that they will decide on Barkley's participation on the game day itself.&nbsp;

It is to be noted that the 26-year-old Barkley was projected as a "did not practice" on Monday and Tuesday, with the team only holding walk-throughs in Arizona. The Giants have left for&nbsp;California on Wednesday (September 20).&nbsp;On Monday,&nbsp;the diagnosis&nbsp;suggested that the youngster is likely to sit out for three weeks, a source&nbsp;told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Injuries have often halted Barkley's progress in the recent past. In 2019, he&nbsp;missed three games with an ankle injury and another four in 2021 due to an ankle issue. Thus, he will hope for a quick return and regain full rhythm going forward.&nbsp;

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Despite Daboll being very optimistic about Barkley's return, it will be wise for both the Giants and the player to not rush his comeback. "I just say with every injury until you are with the player, you see the player -- you might heal a little different than I heal, he might heal different than another player heals," Daboll said. "Again, Saquon is a lot better than I thought he would be, or some other people thought he would be [Tuesday]. "We'll just take it day to day with him and if he can make it, great. If he can't, we'll see if he can get better by the following week," he added.

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New York Giants coach Brian Daboll has refused to rule out Saquon Barkley despite the running back star suffering an ankle injury during his side's 31-28 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday (September 17).

New York Giants coach Brian Daboll has refused to rule out Saquon Barkley despite the running back star suffering an ankle injury during his side's 31-28 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday (September 17). There is not much time before the Giants' next outing, where they will lock horns with the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday night (September 21). However, Daboll 'would not count' on Barkley missing the upcoming clash just yet when suggested by a reporter. "I wouldn't count on that. Not just yet," he said. "I'm not saying that he's out yet," Daboll said to a reporter. "He's a quick healer. I'm not saying he's in, he's out. We're going to take it all the way up with him to Thursday. "But he feels a lot better [Tuesday]," he further opined. The coach has revealed that they will decide on Barkley's participation on the game day itself. It is to be noted that the 26-year-old Barkley was projected as a "did not practice" on Monday and Tuesday, with the team only holding walk-throughs in Arizona. The Giants have left for California on Wednesday (September 20). On Monday, the diagnosis suggested that the youngster is likely to sit out for three weeks, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter. Injuries have often halted Barkley's progress in the recent past. In 2019, he missed three games with an ankle injury and another four in 2021 due to an ankle issue. Thus, he will hope for a quick return and regain full rhythm going forward. Also read: Spain's Women's World Cup-winning squad to end boycott after federation commit to change Despite Daboll being very optimistic about Barkley's return, it will be wise for both the Giants and the player to not rush his comeback. "I just say with every injury until you are with the player, you see the player -- you might heal a little different than I heal, he might heal different than another player heals," Daboll said. "Again, Saquon is a lot better than I thought he would be, or some other people thought he would be [Tuesday]. "We'll just take it day to day with him and if he can make it, great. If he can't, we'll see if he can get better by the following week," he added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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NFL superstar quarterback Aaron Rodgers was dejected on Tuesday after learning he had suffered a season-ending torn left Achilles tendon, New York Jets coach Robert Saleh said Tuesday.

An MRI exam Tuesday morning showed the 39-year-old, four-time NFL Most Valuable Player suffered a complete tendon tear when he was sacked by Buffalo's Leonard Floyd only four plays into his Jets debut, which New York won 22-16 over the visiting Bills in the season opener for both.

"He's down," Saleh said in a news conference. "With everything he has invested and it lasting four plays, you can imagine it's disappointing."

With Rodgers turning 40 in December, there was concern that one of the most prolific passers in NFL history might have played his final contest.

"I did not get into the future of what he's expecting. I'll let him get into those questions," Saleh said. "We'll try to let him breathe and give him some time to process everything."

Rodgers, who spent 18 seasons with the Green Bay Packers before being traded to the Jets in April, went down awkwardly about four minutes into the game and was helped off the field with what was then called a left ankle injury, the iconic signal caller limping into the locker room with a walking boot on his left foot.

"I feel more for Aaron that anyone. He has invested so much in this organization, into this journey he has embarked on," Saleh said.

"It's really all about him. Guys are excited to step up and continue what we have been building but there's a lot of hurting for Aaron."

Rodgers attempting to make the Jets a contender and build a legacy away from Green Bay had become the biggest story of the NFL off-season.

The Jets obtained Rodgers because they saw&nbsp;a top quarterback as the key missing piece to contending for a title.

Instead, the Jets will be led by Zach Wilson, who struggled to an 8-14 mark in two seasons before being replaced by Rodgers.

"Zach has proven to be a very capable quarterback," Saleh said. "We have all the faith in the world in Zach."

Reserve quarterback Tim Boyle will be elevated from the practice squad to work behind Wilson, who steps into a huge challenge.

The Jets next play Sunday at Dallas against a Cowboys' squad that opened by beating the New York Giants 40-0, then play host to New England and reigning champion Kansas City the following two weeks.

Oddsmakers at Ceasars Sportsbook dropped the Jets' chances of winning the Super Bowl from 16-1 to 35-1 and other betting services made similar moves.

"I don't know why people are trying to put an obituary under our team name," Saleh said. "There are 52 other guys in the locker room... who believe we can do a hell of a lot of good things."

Rodgers' injury was more heartbreak for long-suffering Jets supporters.

The team won its only Super Bowl in 1969 and owns the longest playoff drought in major North American sports, last making a post-season appearance in 2010.

It was not the first time the Jets lost a top quarterback in the opener of a much-anticipated campaign.

In 1999, a year after the Jets were one win shy of the Super Bowl, they saw Vinny Testaverde exit the opener with a season-ending Achilles tendon rupture. They went 8-8.

The Jets website has a video series named "One Jets Drive" after the club's mailing address, but it also summed up Rodgers' entire season.

Green Bay is owed a second-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft for the Rodgers deal. It would have been a first rounder had Rodgers played in 65% of New York's snaps this season.

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<h2>Brady to the rescue?</h2>

As the Jets pondered trades or free agents, commentators and fans suggested contacting 46-year-old Tom Brady, the NFL's all-time leader in completions, pass yardage and touchdown throws.

The seven-time Super Bowl champion ended a 40-day retirement last year to play for Tampa Bay before retiring "for good" in February.

Brady posted a video clip of himself playing basketball Tuesday saying he was "in the lab" and "trying to keep up with the kids these days."

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NFL superstar quarterback Aaron Rodgers was dejected on Tuesday after learning he had suffered a season-ending torn left Achilles tendon, New York Jets coach Robert Saleh said Tuesday.

NFL superstar quarterback Aaron Rodgers was dejected on Tuesday after learning he had suffered a season-ending torn left Achilles tendon, New York Jets coach Robert Saleh said Tuesday. An MRI exam Tuesday morning showed the 39-year-old, four-time NFL Most Valuable Player suffered a complete tendon tear when he was sacked by Buffalo's Leonard Floyd only four plays into his Jets debut, which New York won 22-16 over the visiting Bills in the season opener for both. "He's down," Saleh said in a news conference. "With everything he has invested and it lasting four plays, you can imagine it's disappointing." With Rodgers turning 40 in December, there was concern that one of the most prolific passers in NFL history might have played his final contest. "I did not get into the future of what he's expecting. I'll let him get into those questions," Saleh said. "We'll try to let him breathe and give him some time to process everything." Rodgers, who spent 18 seasons with the Green Bay Packers before being traded to the Jets in April, went down awkwardly about four minutes into the game and was helped off the field with what was then called a left ankle injury, the iconic signal caller limping into the locker room with a walking boot on his left foot. "I feel more for Aaron that anyone. He has invested so much in this organization, into this journey he has embarked on," Saleh said. "It's really all about him. Guys are excited to step up and continue what we have been building but there's a lot of hurting for Aaron." Rodgers attempting to make the Jets a contender and build a legacy away from Green Bay had become the biggest story of the NFL off-season. The Jets obtained Rodgers because they saw a top quarterback as the key missing piece to contending for a title. Instead, the Jets will be led by Zach Wilson, who struggled to an 8-14 mark in two seasons before being replaced by Rodgers. "Zach has proven to be a very capable quarterback," Saleh said. "We have all the faith in the world in Zach." Reserve quarterback Tim Boyle will be elevated from the practice squad to work behind Wilson, who steps into a huge challenge. The Jets next play Sunday at Dallas against a Cowboys' squad that opened by beating the New York Giants 40-0, then play host to New England and reigning champion Kansas City the following two weeks. Oddsmakers at Ceasars Sportsbook dropped the Jets' chances of winning the Super Bowl from 16-1 to 35-1 and other betting services made similar moves. "I don't know why people are trying to put an obituary under our team name," Saleh said. "There are 52 other guys in the locker room... who believe we can do a hell of a lot of good things." Rodgers' injury was more heartbreak for long-suffering Jets supporters. The team won its only Super Bowl in 1969 and owns the longest playoff drought in major North American sports, last making a post-season appearance in 2010. It was not the first time the Jets lost a top quarterback in the opener of a much-anticipated campaign. In 1999, a year after the Jets were one win shy of the Super Bowl, they saw Vinny Testaverde exit the opener with a season-ending Achilles tendon rupture. They went 8-8. The Jets website has a video series named "One Jets Drive" after the club's mailing address, but it also summed up Rodgers' entire season. Green Bay is owed a second-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft for the Rodgers deal. It would have been a first rounder had Rodgers played in 65% of New York's snaps this season. ALSO READ | Asia Cup: Spinners headline low-scoring affair as India register 41-run win to book place in Sunday's final Brady to the rescue? As the Jets pondered trades or free agents, commentators and fans suggested contacting 46-year-old Tom Brady, the NFL's all-time leader in completions, pass yardage and touchdown throws. The seven-time Super Bowl champion ended a 40-day retirement last year to play for Tampa Bay before retiring "for good" in February. Brady posted a video clip of himself playing basketball Tuesday saying he was "in the lab" and "trying to keep up with the kids these days." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

NFL: New York Jets lose star quarterback Aaron Rodgers for season with torn Achilles tendon

The Detroit Lions, touted as NFL contenders after decades of playoff futility, stunned the Super Bowl champion Chiefs 21-20 in Kansas City on Thursday to kick off the 2023 season.

Detroit quarterback Jared Goff threw for 253 yards and a touchdown, rookie defensive back Brian Branch returned an interception 50 yards for a touchdown and Detroit's defence came up with a huge stop late to end Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes's perfect record in season-opening games.

"It was a long, hard game," Goff told broadcaster NBC. "We probably didn't play our best, but we're built for this, we really are -- playing the four-quarter game like this."

David Montgomery had 21 carries for 74 yards for Detroit, including the go-ahead touchdown midway through the fourth quarter.

The Lions haven't won an NFL playoff game since 1991, and last played for an NFL title back in 1957.

An 8-2 run over their last 10 games last season had many thinking this is the year Goff and Co. can turn things around.

Goff, however, wasn't getting ahead of himself when asked what the win meant for the long-struggling Lions.

"It means we're 1-0," he said.

Mahomes, who had been 5-0 in openers, threw for 226 yards with two touchdowns. He was also the Chiefs' leading rusher with 45 yards on six carries.

But the Chiefs clearly missed star tight end Travis Kelce, who was out with a knee injury. Kadarius Toney struggled unsuccessfully to fill the void, one of his missed catches bouncing into the hands of Branch who returned it for a TD in his NFL debut.

Goff connected with Amon-Ra St. Brown on a nine-yard touchdown in the first quarter.

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The Chiefs answered with Mahomes's short scoring pass to rookie Rashee Rice and took a 14-7 lead less than a minute before halftime on Mahomes's pass to Blake Bell.

Branch's pick-six tied it up again. After two field goals from Harrison Butker put &nbsp;the Chiefs up 20-14, Montgomery's scoring run capped a 75-yard Detroit drive.

Kansas City had a last chance when the Lions turned the ball over on downs near midfield with 2:30 remaining. But a dropped pass by Toney was followed by two penalties and Mahomes's last-gasp fourth-down throw was incomplete.

"Our defense stepped up today and held us in this game," Goff said.

Week one continues on Sunday, when the marquee match-ups include the big-spending Baltimore Ravens hosting the Houston Texans and the Philadelphia Eagles, who fell to Kansas City in the Super Bowl in February, at the New England Patriots.

On Monday, the New York Jets host the Buffalo Bills with four-time Most Valuable Player Aaron Rodgers making his debut for a Jets team aiming to reach the playoffs for the first time since 2010.

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The Detroit Lions, touted as NFL contenders after decades of playoff futility, stunned the Super Bowl champion Chiefs 21-20 in Kansas City on Thursday to kick off the 2023 season.

The Detroit Lions, touted as NFL contenders after decades of playoff futility, stunned the Super Bowl champion Chiefs 21-20 in Kansas City on Thursday to kick off the 2023 season. Detroit quarterback Jared Goff threw for 253 yards and a touchdown, rookie defensive back Brian Branch returned an interception 50 yards for a touchdown and Detroit's defence came up with a huge stop late to end Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes's perfect record in season-opening games. "It was a long, hard game," Goff told broadcaster NBC. "We probably didn't play our best, but we're built for this, we really are -- playing the four-quarter game like this." David Montgomery had 21 carries for 74 yards for Detroit, including the go-ahead touchdown midway through the fourth quarter. The Lions haven't won an NFL playoff game since 1991, and last played for an NFL title back in 1957. An 8-2 run over their last 10 games last season had many thinking this is the year Goff and Co. can turn things around. Goff, however, wasn't getting ahead of himself when asked what the win meant for the long-struggling Lions. "It means we're 1-0," he said. Mahomes, who had been 5-0 in openers, threw for 226 yards with two touchdowns. He was also the Chiefs' leading rusher with 45 yards on six carries. But the Chiefs clearly missed star tight end Travis Kelce, who was out with a knee injury. Kadarius Toney struggled unsuccessfully to fill the void, one of his missed catches bouncing into the hands of Branch who returned it for a TD in his NFL debut. Goff connected with Amon-Ra St. Brown on a nine-yard touchdown in the first quarter. ALSO READ | Rohit Sharma eyes Chris Gayle's unique ODI record, showers praise on Rahul Dravid The Chiefs answered with Mahomes's short scoring pass to rookie Rashee Rice and took a 14-7 lead less than a minute before halftime on Mahomes's pass to Blake Bell. Branch's pick-six tied it up again. After two field goals from Harrison Butker put the Chiefs up 20-14, Montgomery's scoring run capped a 75-yard Detroit drive. Kansas City had a last chance when the Lions turned the ball over on downs near midfield with 2:30 remaining. But a dropped pass by Toney was followed by two penalties and Mahomes's last-gasp fourth-down throw was incomplete. "Our defense stepped up today and held us in this game," Goff said. Week one continues on Sunday, when the marquee match-ups include the big-spending Baltimore Ravens hosting the Houston Texans and the Philadelphia Eagles, who fell to Kansas City in the Super Bowl in February, at the New England Patriots. On Monday, the New York Jets host the Buffalo Bills with four-time Most Valuable Player Aaron Rodgers making his debut for a Jets team aiming to reach the playoffs for the first time since 2010. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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