Stafford, Adams power Rams
Matthew Stafford threw four touchdown passes and Davante Adams finished with 195 receiving yards and two TDs as the Los Angeles Rams routed the New York Giants 28-6 at SoFi Stadium on Monday night. Aaron Donald returned to the lineup and L.A. totaled 481 yards while Puka Nacua was inactive with a hip issue.
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Dart’s knee now serious concern
Giants starter Jaxson Dart exited on the first drive vs. the Rams and Tuesday testing showed his left-knee injury was worse than first thought. Team evaluations raised the possibility of season-ending surgery after reporting that the damage is beyond an initial, ‘in the neighborhood’ MCL sprain; the club is awaiting final decisions.
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Bagent enters concussion protocol
Chicago backup Tyson Bagent was placed in the league’s concussion protocol after replacing Caleb Williams late in the Bears’ 9-3 loss at Minnesota. With Williams dealing with a hamstring issue, veteran Case Keenum could start Week 3’s Monday-night game against Philadelphia if Bagent does not clear protocol in time.
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Alec Pierce to miss weeks
Indianapolis wide receiver Alec Pierce aggravates a surgically repaired heel and will miss several weeks, the club reports. Pierce will pursue rehab instead of immediate additional surgery and is likely headed to injured reserve; the Colts expect him to return midseason if recovery proceeds as planned.
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Falcons place Terrell on IR
The Atlanta Falcons placed cornerback A.J. Terrell on injured reserve with a groin issue and expect him to miss at least four games, according to the league’s Tuesday roundup. The same league update listed multiple roster moves around the NFL, including practice-squad signings and promotions affecting several teams.
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Ertz rejoins Eagles’ practice squad
Veteran tight end Zach Ertz has rejoined the Philadelphia Eagles on the practice squad. Ertz — returning to his original franchise after a torn ACL — arrives amid injuries to the Eagles’ tight end room and is reportedly just 11 receptions shy of the franchise’s all-time catches mark held by Harold Carmichael.
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Glenn defends Jets’ clock calls
Following New York’s overtime loss to Green Bay, Jets head coach Aaron Glenn defended late-game decisions that drew scrutiny — including not calling a timeout with the ball in field-goal range late in regulation. Glenn explained his clock-management thinking while acknowledging the outcome was a missed opportunity for a team that wanted to start 2-0.
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Mariota to start for Commanders
Washington announced Marcus Mariota will start Week 3 after Jayden Daniels suffered a dislocated left elbow late in the loss at Dallas. Daniels will consult specialists and is expected to miss at least one game; Mariota completed 11-of-16 for 111 yards and a TD in relief and will take the opener versus Seattle on Sunday.
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