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The Atlanta Falcons caused an upset over the undefeated San Francisco 49ers, while the Minnesota Vikings continued their perfect start on a busy NFL Sunday. Atlanta Falcons 29-20 San Francisco 49ers The San Francisco 49ers (6-1) came into Week 7 unbeaten, and while they were just 2-0 away from home, there was optimism that this team could keep their streak going against an Atlanta Falcons (3-4) team that have yet to be consistent in 2026. After scores in both the first and second quarter, San

In order to garner success in an NFL game, you need to establish the run. Keep the opponents on their toes. As we enter the 2026 NFL season, there are no running backs that keep opponents on their toes as much as these guys: Running backs can turn a play from nothing into something in no time. They're explosive, agile, smart, patient, and, above all, absolutely lethal. Anno 2026, running backs have become more dispensible with the league having evolved tremendously since the olden days, but tha

In an electric Sunday Night Football battle at MetLife Stadium, the New York Giants defeated the division-rival Dallas Cowboys 28-20.  The victory marked a triumphant debut for head coach John Harbaugh, who took the field wearing an NYPD cap in the first half and an FDNY hat in the second, visually grounding his team in the local legacy.  Quarterback Jaxson Dart led New York’s offense with three touchdown passes—two to Isaiah Likely and one to Devin Singletary. Cam Skattebo  also scored a shor

The Detroit Lions signed star running back Jahmyr Gibbs to a three-year extension worth up to $75.75 million, with $51.5 million guaranteed, to make him the highest-paid running back in NFL history.  His contract is set at $67.5 million, but he can make up to $75.75 million with performance incentives, ultimately putting him at the top of the RB contract list. Gibbs, 24, established himself as one of the elite running backs in the NFL over the past couple of seasons. He ranked fifth in scrimma

Another big signing occurred in the NFL on Wednesday as the Washington Commanders signed Stefon Diggs to a one-year contract. Diggs spent last season in New England with the Patriots, where had a 1,000-yard year for the seventh time in the last eight years. According to reports, Diggs is signing a one-year deal with the Commanders with a total package of $12 million when including incentives. Commanders signing WR Stefon Diggs. (via @RapSheet) pic.twitter.com/08NuzCFG8p — NFL (@NFL) August 5

The Atlanta Falcons signed guard Matthew Bergeron to a four-year, $96 million contract extension on Saturday with $60 million guaranteed.  Bergeron, 26, finished last season with a 70.8 overall rating, which ranked 22nd out of 81 qualified guards. The former 38th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft has played in every game in his three years with the Falcons, except for two last season after sustaining an ankle injury.  We have signed Matthew Bergeron to a contract extension!https://t.co/2e9DB

An ownership group led by India-born billionaire Vinod Khosla has purchased the reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks, the NFL team announced on Saturday. The Estate of Paul G. Allen revealed it entered into a formal sale agreement with a group led by the Khosla family, notably 71-year-old Sun Microsystems co-founder Vinod Khosla, a partner in the San Francisco 49ers' ownership group. The Khosla family will become the team's controlling owner, according to a Seahawks statement. "We ar

Russell Wilson, the nine-time Pro Bowl quarterback who led the Seattle Seahawks to their only Super Bowl title, announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday.  The veteran signal-caller ends a storied 14-year career that included a championship ring, numerous franchise records and a likely future in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.  Wilson, 37, made the announcement via social media, sharing a retrospective video of his journey from a third-round draft pick to a global sports icon. The deci

The Jacksonville Jaguars signed EDGE Travon Walker to a four-year, $110 million contract extension with $77 million guaranteed on Friday, averaging $27.5 million per season. Walker, 25, tied his career-low 3.5 sacks last season through 14 games with a new career-low 38 tackles. Before 2025, Walker had recorded back-to-back 10+ sack seasons with at least 50 tackles, 15 quarterback hits, and 10 tackles for loss in each. Walker is the former No. 1 overall pick of the 2022 NFL Draft and has since

The New England Patriots plan to part ways with veteran wide receiver Stefon Diggs when the 2026 league year begins next week. Patriots set to release WR Stefon Diggs after the start of the league year. (via @tompelissero) pic.twitter.com/63srpnVwT1 — NFL (@NFL) March 4, 2026 A league source said the move stems largely from financial considerations. Diggs’ salary cap hit was set to jump from $10.5 million to $26.5 million. His contract also included a clause guaranteeing an additional $6 mil

The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29-13 on Sunday to win Super Bowl LX! Seattle's Mike Macdonald became the third-youngest (38) head coach to win the Super Bowl. The Seahawks also became the first team in history to not commit a single turnover during their Super Bowl run through the playoffs. They became the 17th franchise to win multiple Super Bowls. THE SEATTLE SEAHAWKS ARE SUPER BOWL LX CHAMPIONS 🏆 pic.twitter.com/EuftZfN9lP — NFL (@NFL) February 9, 2026 Quarterba

The Super Bowl LX showdown between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots is officially a week away! So which team do the numbers favour? Super Bowl LX is scheduled for February 8th at Levi's Stadium, home of the San Francisco 49ers, at 6:30 p.m. Eastern (00:30 CET - Monday).  A new champion will be crowned Tonight.#AfroBallers #NFL #SBLX pic.twitter.com/IHAxkhjJhG — AfroBallers (@afroballers) February 8, 2026 Seahawks numbers Seattle has a chance to make NFL history on multiple

Three players were ejected as the Philadelphia ⁠Eagles beat the Washington Commanders 29-18 to win the NFC East title for the second year in a row. Washington's Javon Kinlaw and Quan Martin were dismissed along with Philadelphia's Tyler Steen following a brawl between both sets of players in the fourth quarter. The incident occurred after Saquon Barkley's two-point conversion put the visiting Eagles 29-10 in front, and the trio were flagged for unnecessary roughness during the clash. "It's ch