NFL news summaries
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CBS carries Patriots-Jaguars Week 3 game Sunday at 1 p.m. ET
The New England Patriots face the Jacksonville Jaguars in NFL Week 3 on Sunday, Sept. 27, with kickoff at 1 p.m. ET at EverBank Stadium. CBS and Paramount+ will carry the game; YouTube TV, Fubo and DirecTV are also listed as streaming options. -
Ravens-Cowboys Rio game airs Sunday on CBS at 4:25 p.m. ET
The Baltimore Ravens and Dallas Cowboys play the NFL season’s second international game in Rio on Sunday, Sept. 27; kickoff is 4:25 p.m. ET on CBS. It is the first NFL international game in the city, with DIRECTV’s MySports Genre Pack also listed for streaming. -
NFL reports Maracanã turf passed inspection ahead of Cowboys-Ravens
The NFL says Maracanã Stadium’s field passed required tests Friday ahead of Sunday’s Cowboys-Ravens game, after the NFL Players Association raised concerns about loose, patchy grass and slipping. An independent specialist and an NFLPA representative took part in the inspection. -
NFLPA says Maracanã field needs reinforcement before Cowboys-Ravens game
The NFLPA says Maracanã’s field needs better traction and stability before Sunday’s Cowboys-Ravens game. League and NFLPA experts found the field unsuitable and recommended reinforced stitching; equipment is on site, with checks continuing through kickoff. -
NFL study projects a 53.14% win rate for receiving first in overtime
A simulation found that receiving first gives an NFL overtime coin-toss winner a 53.14% win rate, though the model depends on its assumptions. Colts coach Shane Steichen chose to kick against Kansas City last Sunday; the Chiefs won in overtime. -
Late-round NFL rookies earn key roles, including undrafted Chiefs tackle Kahlil Benson
The roundup highlights NFL rookies drafted 33rd or later who have taken key roles through the first two weeks. Undrafted Chiefs tackle Kahlil Benson started at left tackle in Week 1; Browns guard Austin Barber allowed no pressures on 36 pass-blocking snaps in Week 2. -
St. Brown’s four fines total $56,000; Juszczyk and Goncalves reportedly fined too
The NFL reportedly fined 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk $14,926 and Colts guard Matt Goncalves $8,847 for beer-chugging celebrations; Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown received four fines totaling $56,000 for apparent smoking gestures. Juszczyk and St. Brown are appealing. -
Bengals believe early defensive gains can ease Joe Burrow’s burden
Cincinnati held Houston to 6 points in a 20-6 win and ranks eighth in scoring defense through two games, giving Joe Burrow more room to manage games instead of carrying the offense. The Bengals are 2-0, but Burrow cautioned that two weeks prove little. -
Puka Nacua may miss another game as Rams prepare to face Broncos
Rams receiver Puka Nacua may miss a second straight game Sunday night against the Broncos after coach Sean McVay said Wednesday he was “not making great progress.” McVay cited groin soreness, although the injury was listed as a hip issue. -
Harbaugh keeps quarterback trades in play as Giants seek Dart replacement
After Jaxson Dart's season-ending knee surgery, the Giants plan to add a quarterback, coach John Harbaugh said Wednesday, leaving a trade among the options. Harbaugh prefers a veteran; Yahoo Sports' analysis says the thin trade pool makes a free-agent signing more likely. -
Giants turn to Winston for regular season as Jaxson Dart faces knee surgery
Giants QB Jaxson Dart will have surgery for meniscus, MCL and PCL damage after injuring his left knee against the Rams; his ACL is intact. Jameis Winston takes over through the regular season, while coach John Harbaugh left open a possible postseason return. -
Executives reportedly wonder if Cardinals could trade Marvin Harrison Jr.
Arizona Cardinals receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. has one catch for 33 yards through two games and was targeted once in Week 2 against Seattle. ESPN's Dan Graziano reports some executives wonder whether Arizona could trade him before the season's deadline. -
Vikings climb to No. 10, top NFC North team in Week 3 NFL rankings
Minnesota climbed from 17th to 10th in Yahoo Sports’ post-Week 2 NFL rankings, leading the NFC North at 2-0. Its offense ranks last in league yardage; Kyler Murray, who has played 11 snaps, is expected to return from a concussion in Week 3.
