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Packers place offensive tackle Bakhtiari on injured reserve as he continues to deal with knee issue

Sep. 29, 2023 00:57 AM EDT

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers left tackle David Bakhtiari was placed on injured reserve Thursday, his latest setback stemming from a knee injury that has limited him for the past three years. The Packers announced the move before their 34-20 loss to the Detroit Lions on...

With Jimmy Garoppolo in concussion protocol, Raiders' starting QB vs. Chargers is unknown

Sep. 28, 2023 19:41 PM EDT

Jimmy Garoppolo has been preparing as if he's going to be the Las Vegas Raiders' starting quarterback on Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers. The Raiders' medical staff will make the call, and that might not happen until shortly before game time. Garoppolo, who's in the...

Mets' McNeil has torn elbow ligament, not expected to need surgery

Sep. 28, 2023 19:07 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Jeff McNeil has a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow but the 2022 NL batting champion is not expected to need surgery. McNeil was placed on the 10-day injured list by the New York Mets on Thursday, ending his season. The injury was diagnosed...

Jets' Zach Wilson is trying to block out the criticism, but knows he needs to improve quickly

Sep. 28, 2023 18:07 PM EDT

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Zach Wilson knows the noise is out there — and it's blaring right now. The New York Jets quarterback is being criticized, slammed and ripped apart by frustrated fans on social media and sports talk radio, and his unflattering play has been documented and...

Garrett Mitchell returns to Brewers lineup from April shoulder injury

Sep. 28, 2023 18:03 PM EDT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers rookie center fielder Garrett Mitchell returned to the lineup Thursday after a quicker-than-anticipated recovery from an early-season shoulder injury. The 24-year-old hurt his left shoulder while sliding into third base in the 10th inning of a...

Bears, Broncos meet in a matchup of winless and reeling teams

Sep. 28, 2023 16:42 PM EDT

DENVER (0-3) at CHICAGO (0-3) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS BETTING LINE: Broncos by 3 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook AGAINST THE SPREAD: Denver 0-3; Chicago 0-3 SERIES RECORD: Series tied 8-8. LAST MEETING: Bears beat...

Cousins looks for another big day against Panthers as Vikings search for 1st victory of the season

Sep. 28, 2023 16:27 PM EDT

MINNESOTA (0-3) at CAROLINA (0-3) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT FOX FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: Vikings by 4 AGAINST THE SPREAD: Minnesota 0-2-1; Carolina 0-2-1 SERIES RECORD: Vikings lead 10-6 LAST MEETING: Vikings beat Panthers...

Questions over Colts quarterback and Rams offensive line linger heading into Sunday's game

Sep. 28, 2023 15:42 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES RAMS (1-2) at INDIANAPOLIS (2-1) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: Colts by 1 1/2. SERIES RECORD: Colts lead 23-20-2. AGAINST THE SPREAD: L.A. Rams 1-0-2, Indianapolis 2-1. LAST MEETING: Rams...

Cincinnati Bengals look to start winning streak against struggling Titans

Sep. 28, 2023 14:26 PM EDT

CINCINNATI (1-2) at TENNESSEE (1-2) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, FOX OPENING LINE: Bengals by 2 1/2, according to FanDuel SportsBook. AGAINST THE SPREAD: Bengals 0-2-1; Titans 2-1-0. SERIES RECORD: Titans lead 40-37-1. LAST MEETING:...

Browns' top-rated defense faces toughest test so far with matchup against QB Lamar Jackson, Ravens

Sep. 28, 2023 14:19 PM EDT

BALTIM0RE (2-1) at CLEVELAND (2-1) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: Browns by 2 1/2. SERIES RECORD: Ravens lead 35-13. LAST MEETING: Browns beat Ravens 13-3 on Dec. 22, 2022, in Cleveland. LAST WEEK:...