News for NFL
Date: September 6, 2024, 11:05 AM GMT
Executive summary: The NFL season has kicked off with a thrilling opening night game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens. The Chiefs edged out the Ravens in a close game, 27-20, with a last-second play that was reviewed and ultimately upheld.
The game was also notable for the presence of Taylor Swift, who was in attendance to support her boyfriend, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.
The NFL is continuing to expand its broadcast calendar, with games being played in new markets and on new platforms. The league is also experimenting with new rules, such as the updated kickoff rules, which are designed to improve player safety.
Off the field, the Washington Commanders have fired an employee who made homophobic and derogatory remarks about NFL players in an undercover video.
Chiefs at Ravens
Chiefs Stop Ravens By Inches, Hold On For 27-20 Win On Opening Night
The Kansas City Chiefs opened their bid for a three-peat with a thrilling 27-20 victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday night. The game was decided on a last-second play when Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely’s foot was ruled out of bounds by a toe, negating a potential game-tying touchdown.
Video length: 15:50
ESPN (7 hours ago), The New York Times (6 hours ago), New York Post (4 hours ago)
Ravens-Chiefs Reaction: Patrick Mahomes Beats Lamar Jackson Again
Colin Cowherd breaks down the Chiefs’ victory over the Ravens, highlighting Patrick Mahomes’ performance and the impact of the Chiefs’ new wide receiver, Xavier Worthy.
Video length: 10:59
The Colin Cowherd Podcast (6 hours ago)
Chiefs vs. Ravens TNF Live Stream Watch Party & Raiders Report
Raiders Report hosted a live stream watch party for the Chiefs-Ravens game, providing commentary and analysis.
Video length: 4:51:57
Raiders Report by Chat Sports (7 hours ago)
So.. I guess the NFL is enforcing this now | Baltimore Ravens Vs Kansas City Chiefs
Jackson Krueger Sports discusses the controversial call that negated Isaiah Likely’s touchdown and the NFL’s seemingly stricter enforcement of the rule.
Video length: 2:18
Jackson Krueger Sports (10 hours ago)
Taylor Swift at the Chiefs Game
Taylor Swift Arrives For BF Travis Kelce’s NFL Season Opener
Taylor Swift showed her support for her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, by attending the Chiefs’ opening night game against the Ravens.
TMZ (12 hours ago), Page Six (9 hours ago), E! Online (12 hours ago)
NFL Week 1 Schedule
Bleacher Report’s Expert Week 1 NFL Picks
Bleacher Report’s experts have made their picks for all of the Week 1 games, including the Chiefs-Ravens matchup.
Bleacher Report (24 hours ago)
‘Analysis | NFL best bets for Week 1: Take the Texans over the Colts’
The Washington Post’s experts weigh in on their best bets for Week 1, including their reasoning for picking the Texans over the Colts.
The Washington Post (18 hours ago)
Latest NFL Week 1 buzz: Big year for Anthony Richardson? Updates on Ja’Marr Chase, Haason Reddick?
ESPN’s experts discuss the latest buzz surrounding Week 1, including predictions for Anthony Richardson, Ja’Marr Chase, and Haason Reddick.
ESPN (1 day ago)
Green Bay Packers vs. Philadelphia Eagles
The team hosting the NFL game in Brazil rejects Packers’ and Eagles’ green because of soccer rivalry
The NFL game between the Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles will be played in Brazil, but the host team has requested that the teams not wear their traditional green uniforms due to the rivalry between green and white in Brazilian soccer.
AP News (11 hours ago)
How to watch the Green Bay Packers vs. Philadelphia Eagles game in Brazil
Yahoo Sports provides a guide to watching the Packers-Eagles game in Brazil, including information on how to stream the game online.
Yahoo Sports (9 hours ago)
2024 NFL Week 1 picks: Eagles win thriller in Brazil over Packers, Dolphins roll over Jaguars
CBS Sports’ experts have made their picks for the Week 1 games, including a prediction that the Eagles will win a close game against the Packers in Brazil.
CBS Sports (8 hours ago)
Washington Commanders
Former KNBR employee fired by NFL team after far-right org’s gotcha video
Rael Enteen, the VP of Content for the Washington Commanders, was fired after a far-right organization released a video in which he made homophobic and derogatory remarks about NFL players, fans, and the Cowboys’ Jerry Jones.
SFGATE (17 hours ago), CBS Sports (20 hours ago), The Guardian (19 hours ago)
Interviews
‘The Conversation: A Captain Again, Vonn Bell Senses Urgency: ’21 Was Like, ‘We Think We Can Do This … Now It’s Like, We Know’
Vonn Bell, a safety for the Cincinnati Bengals, discusses his role as a captain and the team’s sense of urgency heading into the new season.
Bengals (3 days ago)
Q&A: Giants legend Eli Manning talks Malik Nabers, Hall of Fame prospects and more
Eli Manning, a former quarterback for the New York Giants, discusses the Giants’ rookie wide receiver, Malik Nabers, and his thoughts on the Hall of Fame.
The New York Times (1 day ago)
Other News
This NFL season is about to show how fast the sports TV landscape is changing
Yahoo Finance explores the evolving sports TV landscape, highlighting the impact of the NFL’s expanding broadcast calendar and the growing popularity of streaming services.
Yahoo Finance (21 hours ago)
What channel is the NFL game on tonight? How to watch Chiefs vs Ravens, Week 1 schedule
The Courier-Journal provides a guide to watching the Chiefs-Ravens game, including information on which channels will be broadcasting the game and how to stream it online.
The Courier-Journal (7 hours ago)
What are the NFL’s new kickoff rules? How the updated guidelines work
NBC News explains the NFL’s new kickoff rules, which are designed to improve player safety.
NBC News (16 hours ago)
NFL Week 1 fantasy football start ’em, sit ’em
PFF provides fantasy football advice for Week 1, highlighting players to start and players to sit.
PFF (22 hours ago)
‘NFL Kickoff: Chiefs hold on to defeat Ravens 27-20’
NBC Sports provides a recap of the Chiefs’ victory over the Ravens, highlighting the key moments of the game.
NBC Sports (7 hours ago)
Nike’s new NFL Pegasus 41 collection pays tribute to all 32 teams
CNN reports on Nike’s new NFL Pegasus 41 collection, which features sneakers designed for each of the 32 NFL teams.
CNN (16 hours ago)
NFL legend Brett Favre takes ‘simple’ stance on voters in US elections
Fox News reports on Brett Favre’s comments about voting rights, in which he weighed in on a lawsuit in Arizona over illegal immigrants allegedly being on voter rolls.
Fox News (19 hours ago)
NFL Fans Ask Travis Kelce To Fire Barber Over New Haircut
OutKick reports on the reaction to Travis Kelce’s new haircut, with some fans calling for him to fire his barber.
OutKick (10 hours ago)
Your 2024 NFL Week 1 announcing schedule
Awful Announcing provides a list of the announcers who will be calling the Week 1 games.
Awful Announcing (11 hours ago)
‘NFL Week 1 staff picks: Moneyline, spread, over/under predictions’
Pride of Detroit’s staff makes their picks for the Week 1 games, including their predictions for the moneyline, spread, and over/under.
Pride Of Detroit (14 hours ago)
Meet 18 of the men who are male cheerleaders for their NFL team this season
Outsports highlights the growing number of male cheerleaders in the NFL, featuring profiles of 18 male cheerleaders who will be cheering on their teams this season.
Outsports (21 hours ago)
Ravens vs. Chiefs live updates: Reaction and analysis from Baltimore’s 27-20 loss
The Baltimore Sun provides live updates and analysis from the Ravens’ loss to the Chiefs, including reactions from fans and experts.
Baltimore Sun (6 hours ago)
‘NFL Coaching Candidates: 25 Coaches Under 40 to Watch in 2024’
The 33rd Team highlights 25 young coaches under 40 who are considered to be potential future head coaches in the NFL.
The 33rd Team (18 hours ago)
6 things I’m looking for in the 2024 NFL season
Football Zebras looks at six things to watch for in the 2024 NFL season, focusing on the officials and the new rules.
Football Zebras (16 hours ago)
Derrick Henry, Baltimore Ravens vs Kansas City Chiefs: Stats, score updates for NFL opener
The Tennessean provides live updates and stats for the Chiefs-Ravens game, including Derrick Henry’s performance.
The Tennessean (8 hours ago)
Ravens vs Chiefs Picks & Predictions for Tonight’s NFL Kickoff Game
Covers.com provides picks and predictions for the Chiefs-Ravens game, including their reasoning for their picks.
Covers.com (12 hours ago)
The Chiefs beat the Ravens by a toe as NFL’s season opener goes down to the wire
The Washington Post provides a recap of the Chiefs-Ravens game, highlighting the controversial call that decided the game.
The Washington Post (9 hours ago)
Week 1 NFL picks
PhillyVoice’s experts make their picks for the Week 1 games, including their predictions for the winners and the spread.
PhillyVoice (24 hours ago)
Who are the announcers for Thursday Night Football on NBC? See Week 1 announcing lineup
USA Today provides a list of the announcers who will be calling the Week 1 games on NBC, including the Chiefs-Ravens game.
USA Today (22 hours ago)
‘NFL Best Bets: Predictions & Against The Spread Picks for Week 1’
Sharp Football Analysis provides their best bets for Week 1, including predictions for the spread and the over/under.
Sharp Football Analysis (20 hours ago)
What channel is Thursday Night Football on? How to watch Ravens vs Chiefs in Arizona
The Arizona Republic provides a guide to watching the Chiefs-Ravens game in Arizona, including information on which channels will be broadcasting the game and how to stream it online.
The Arizona Republic (18 hours ago)
Xavier Worthy’s Blinding Speed on First Career TD Left Tyreek Hill, NFL World in Awe
Sports Illustrated highlights Xavier Worthy’s impressive NFL debut, in which he scored two touchdowns for the Chiefs.
Sports Illustrated (10 hours ago)
The Inflation of the NFL’s Broadcast Calendar Isn’t Slowing Down
The Ringer discusses the NFL’s expanding broadcast calendar, highlighting the league’s strategy to increase viewership and revenue.
The Ringer (1 day ago)
