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NFL Week 1: Five things we liked and didn’t like, including J.J. McCarthy’s poise, unlikely heroes, bad vibes

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Reviewing Week 1 of the NFL: Highlights and lowlights, from J.J. McCarthy’s impressive composure to unexpected heroes and negative energy The first week of the NFL season brought surprises, exciting games, disappointments, and plenty of intrigue. Five things we liked included J.J. McCarthy’s comeback performance, Jalen Hurts’ scrambling abilities, Justin Herbert’s success with wide receivers, … Read more

Massive uptick in NFL kickoff returns in Week 1

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Significant increase in NFL kickoff returns during Week 1 Kevin Seifert, a staff writer at ESPN covering the Minnesota Vikings and the NFL, discusses the impact of a recent change to the NFL’s kickoff rules. In Week 1 of the 2025 season, there was a significant increase in the number of kickoffs returned following the … Read more

Christian Watson contract: Packers reward WR with one-year extension amid recovery from torn ACL, per report

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Packers extend Christian Watson’s contract for one year as he recovers from torn ACL, according to report The Green Bay Packers have signed wide receiver Christian Watson to a one-year contract extension worth $13.25 million to keep him with the team through the 2026 season. Watson is currently recovering from a torn ACL suffered in … Read more