Sports

TCU’s Max Duggan may play in first game of season after heart condition discovery

TCU quarterback Max Duggan may be able to play after all Saturday after startling health concerns earlier in the summer.

In August, Duggan said he learned of a heart condition that he has had since birth during coronavirus screenings. He said in the tweet that he already had the surgery to correct the condition and was “on the road to recovery.”

TCU’S MAX DUGGAN ADDRESSES HEART CONDITION DISCOVERED THROUGH CORONAVIRUS TEST

Flash forward a month later, Horned Frogs head coach Gary Patterson said that Duggan might be able to play during the team’s Big 12 opener against Iowa State.

“I don’t know if he’ll start,” Patterson said, according to ESPN. “[Matthew] Downing has been the guy [since Duggan has been out]. He’s thrown the ball really well.”

JOE BURROW’S LSU SUCCESSOR NAMED DAYS BEFORE FIRST GAME

In 2019, Duggan started in the Horned Frogs’ final 10 games. He recorded 2,077 passing yards, 15 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. He also rushed for 555 yards and six touchdowns.

TCU finished the 2019 season 5-7 and 3-6 in Big 12 Conference games. The Horned Frogs failed to make a bowl game for the first time since 2013.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

The Horned Frogs have yet to play this season. Their first scheduled game against SMU was postponed earlier this month over an outbreak on the school campus.

Alabama names Mac Jones starting quarterback ahead of first game

When Alabama kicks off its 2020 college football season against Missouri on Saturday, Mac Jones will be the starting quarterback.

Jones, a junior, was named the starter over freshman Bryce Young on Monday. Jones took over the starting role last season after Tua Tagovailoa went down with a season-ending hip injury. Alabama coach Nick Saban said that Jones showed improvement during the preseason.

JOE BURROW’S LSU SUCCESSOR NAMED DAYS BEFORE FIRST GAME

“I think the players around him know how important it is for them to do their job so the quarterback can function effectively,” Saban said, according to AL.com.

“I think it’s going to be a combination of all the guys we have because we do have some experienced players on offense that are very capable of doing things the right way, so it makes it a little easier for the quarterback.”

UCF’S DILLON GABRIEL DECLARES THE KNIGHTS THE ‘BEST TEAM IN FLORIDA’ AFTER WIN OVER GEORGIA TECH

Jones’ No. 1 wide receiver DeVonta Smith complimented the quarterback last month.

“He’s going to be a great quarterback,” Smith said, according to ESPN. “With him not having a spring and just coming during the summer, he learns quick. I like what I’m seeing. He’s ready.”

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

Jones stepped in for Tagovailoa in the middle of the 2019 season. He recorded 1,503 passing yards and 14 touchdown passes in 11 games. He also led Alabama to a 35-14 Citrus Bowl win over Michigan.

Super Bowl champion Trent Dilfer: Rookie QBs should lean on veterans more for guidance in unique NFL season

Trent Dilfer, a Super Bowl champion with the Baltimore Ravens, believes in letting rookie quarterbacks sit and learn behind a veteran for a year before taking control under center.

However, the former NFL quarterback acknowledges that there are arguments against his theory. Peyton Manning and Troy Aikman were two all-time greats who stepped in right away and produced, but the 2020 NFL season is certainly a unique one with the coronavirus pandemic affecting everything in its path. In this instance, Dilfer looks at the Patrick Mahomes and Alex Smith transition in Kansas City as the model teams should follow in the near future.

“Alex was a pro. He was a good quarterback, but he was the ultimate pro,” Dilfer, who is working with Panini America, told Fox News in a recent interview. “I was with him for two years, he’s a good dude, a good leader, a tough guy, a workaholic, and he’s a good dad and husband. For Patrick to see that for a year and see the gravity of the job because the job is not just throwing touchdowns. The job is huge. And for Patrick to see how he handled the job, I got to believe has allowed his career to be on fire at an early stage.”

TRENT DILFER SHARES STORY BEHIND TOUCHING MOMENT BETWEEN KID REPORTER, TOM BRADY BEFORE SUPER BOWL LI

Dilfer is a known supporter of Miami Dolphins first-round pick Tua Tagovailoa, and he believes that the former Alabama superstar quarterback has the opportunity to learn behind a veteran in Ryan Fitzpatrick before taking over in the near future.

“Ryan Fitzpatrick is grizzled and hardened by the league,” Dilfer said. “And Tua can learn so much from that. I’m really hoping Tua sits. But the other argument to that is what’s going on with Joe Burrow. Why can’t the regular season be the preseason? If you’re the Dolphins and the Bengals, why not give your quarterback some action? And I understand that, I really do. Because there’s no action like live-action. But personally, in my opinion, if I were to do it, I would sit them. At least until deep into the season.”

Through Week 2, both the Dolphins and Bengals have 0-2 records. Miami took consecutive losses to AFC East rivals New England and Buffalo. Against the Patriots in Week 1, Fitzpatrick threw three interceptions in a 21-11 loss, but played much better on Sunday in a 31-28 loss to the Bills.

BENGALS ROOKIE QB JOE BURROW SCORES FIRST NFL TOUCHDOWN VS. CHARGERS

The Bengals, on the other hand, lost a 16-13 heartbreaker to the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 1. Burrow threw for 193 yards in his NFL debut, but on a short week against the Cleveland Browns in Week 2, Burrow was asked to throw 61 times, but he answered the bell by throwing for 315 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions in a 35-30 loss.

Dilfer believes both quarterbacks will be franchise changers for their teams. Burrow is getting his opportunity right now, but Tagovailoa’s chance should be arriving in the coming weeks. Dilfer predicts Tagovailoa should see the field sometime between Week 4 and Week 6.

“That’s typically the NFL way, depending on how many games the Dolphins are winning,” Dilfer said. “If the Dolphins are not winning, I would say somewhere in that range. That’s what owners want, that’s what the fan base wants, the pressure is so immense. If they are winning, I can see (head coach) Brian Flores playing the long game here. So, a lot of it depends on their record.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

Dilfer added: “When he does play, because I do think it’s inevitable that he plays, I think you’re going to see a guy who makes some mistakes, tries to put the Super Man cape on too often, tries to be the hero too often because that’s his DNA, that’s his downfall. He tries to play every play like it’s the last play of his life. But I also think you’re going to see some explosive qualities that only a few guys in the league have. Tua, like Patrick Mahomes, like Aaron Rodgers, like some of the best guys, they have this intuitive feel for the game. You don’t know how they saw it, how they did it. But somehow they do it consistently. I think you’re going to see that from Tua when he plays. A lot of highs and a lot of lows would be my simple answer.”

Joe Burrow’s LSU successor named days before first game

Myles Brennan was named LSU’s starting quarterback days before the Tigers’ first game of the season against Mississippi State which is set for Saturday.

Brennan will replace Joe Burrow, who led LSU to a perfect season and won the Heisman Trophy in a record-seeing season in which he threw for 5,671 yards and 60 touchdown passes.

UCF’S DILLON GABRIEL DECLARES THE KNIGHTS THE ‘BEST TEAM IN FLORIDA’ AFTER WIN OVER GEORGIA TECH

Those are some big shoes to fill.

Joe Burrow helped LSU to a national championship last season. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Regardless, LSU coach Ed Orgeron expressed his confidence in Brennan.

“I’ve always believed in Myles,” he told reporters, according to Saturday Down South. “I think he’s an excellent young man, he’s waited his turn, a lot of respect, has a strong arm — probably a stronger arm than Joe Burrow had, can extend plays with his feet, not quite like Joe did. He’s learning the offense.

AP TOP 25: NO. 12 MIAMI RISES; MARSHALL JUMPS INTO RANKINGS

“I think the spring, kind of hurt him not being with us, not practicing with his receivers. I think he did a good job of catching up during COVID and catching up in the summertime. He was very accurate with the football and all three scrimmages.”

“The only thing we don’t know — and we do believe he’ll do very well — is how he’ll do under fire. And the only way to know that is put them into fire. I trust Myles. He’s become a team leader, his short passing game is a strength. The deep ball is something that he is very good at. I think that takes time for him and his receivers to get the timing down, and hopefully improve on that throughout the year.

Brennan, a junior, played in eight of LSU’s 15 games last season. He was 24-for-40 with 353 passing yards and one touchdown pass during those games. He was redshirted his sophomore year.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

LSU will be down 19 starters from last season when they kickoff against the Bulldogs. Ja’Marr Chase, who is expected to be a first-round draft pick, opted out of the season due to the coronavirus.

Tom Brady gets praise from Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians after big win over Panthers

All is well in the world of Tom Brady and Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians.

Brady led the Bucs to their first win of the season — and his first in a new uniform — when they beat the Carolina Panthers 31-17 on Sunday.

CHARGERS’ TYROD TAYLOR STILL ‘OUR STARTER’ AFTER MISSING CHIEFS GAME BECAUSE OF CHEST PAIN, COACH SAYS

Arians had nothing but praise for Brady who lost 34-23 in his debut to the New Orleans Saints.

“This game should never have got as close as it did,” he told reporters, according to ESPN. “We let ’em back in. But I thought he played outstanding. His leadership on the sideline was great, and he put us in the right play [on] a number of different audibles. He played really, really well.”

Questions about Arians and Brady’s relationship were called into question after the head coach called out the six time Super Bowl champion over his performance in Week 1.

GIANTS’ SAQUON BARKLEY DELETES ALL INSTAGRAM POSTS EXCEPT KOBE BRYANT PICTURE FOLLOWING DEVASTATING WEEK 2 INJURY

“One [interception] was a miscommunication between he and Mike [Evans],” Arians told reporters. “He thought Mike was going down the middle — it was a different coverage — Mike read it right. He should have been across his face, but Tom overthrew it.”

“The other one was a screen pass with an outlet called. He threw the outlet and it was a pick-six. Bad decision.”

Arians’ criticism of Brady was met with backlash but he later explained that there was never an issue between the two.

CLICK HERE TO GET MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

“Tom and I are fine. I don’t really care what other people think. So it’s just what he and I think,” Arians told reporters last week, according to ESPN. “We left the stadium fine. We showed up today fine. There ain’t nothin’ to talk about.”

Brady threw for 217 yards and a touchdown against the Panthers and completed 23 of his 35 passes.

UCF’s Dillon Gabriel declares the Knights the ‘best team in Florida’ after win over Georgia Tech

Central Florida quarterback Dillon Gabriel had a blunt message on Saturday for every school in the state after the Knights’ 49-21 victory over Georgia Tech.

Gabriel, a sophomore, had 417 passing yards and four touchdown passes in the big victory.

AP TOP 25: NO. 12 MIAMI RISES; MARSHALL JUMPS INTO RANKINGS

“You saw what happened last week, you can say we’re the best team in Florida,” Gabriel said, according to 24/7 Sports.

He added: “The team played really well … the offensive line, it all starts up front. They picked up a lot of pressures. The running backs did a hell of a job. Guys were making plays all over the field, so when that happens, you see what we can do.”

NO. 17 MIAMI RUNS PAST NO. 18 LOUISVILLE 47-34 IN ACC OPENER

Gabriel became the third Knights player to win the Walter Camp Player of the Week award for his performance. He followed McKenzie Milton in 2017 and 2018 and Terrance Plummer in 2018.

“The uncertainty of tomorrow for the last six months … the brotherhood is real, it’s strong here. Inside of our locker room, they do love one another. I’m really proud of them for staying the course together and growing together over the last,” coach Josh Heupel said after the game. “They’ve made me (better). They’ve made our coaching staff better. We’re closer. We’re better as a football family than we were when we got away from each other in early March.”

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

UCF has had some success recently thanks to their play. To be declared the best team in Florida might be a stretch this season. Miami has played well and just beat Louisville and Florida has yet to play this season. They may have bragging rights over Florida State, Florida International and Florida Atlantic.

Rory McIlroy divided over Bryson DeChambeau’s strategy in US Open victory

Bryson DeChambeau’s unconventional golfing style was part of the reason why he won the U.S. Open on Sunday after months and months of criticism from other pros.

DeChambeau’s so-called “bomb and gouge” strategy on the courses has sparked an intense debate. The younger generation of golfers tries to drive the ball as far from the tee as possible. The thought is that the second shot with a wedge in the rough could be easier than using a 6-iron from the fairway.

BRYSON DECHAMBEAU WINS THE US OPEN, HIS FIRST MAJOR TITLE OF HIS CAREER

The 27-year-old came into the new PGA Tour season last year looking more muscular.

Rory McIlroy was one of the golfers conflicted with DeChambeau’s style.

“I don’t really know what to say because that’s just the complete opposite of what you think a U.S. Open champion does,” he said after the tournament. “Look, he’s found a way to do it. Whether that’s good or bad for the game, I don’t know, but it’s just not the way I saw this golf course being played or this tournament being played.”

BRYSON DECHAMBEAU WINS US OPEN: HOW MUCH CASH DOES HE BRING HOME?

DeChambeau hit a tee shot 365 on the 16th hole at Winged Foot – a 508-yard hole. McIlroy hypothesized that if those types of shots can work at Winged Foot then why not August?

“If he can do it around here,” McIlroy said. “I’m thinking of Augusta and thinking of the way you play there.”

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

DeChambeau was the only participant to finish under par. Matthew Wolff, who had the lead coming into the round, finished even. Louis Oosthuizen finished 2-over. Harry English finished 3-over. Xander Schauffele finished 4-over.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Carson Wentz gets booed during Eagles loss to Rams — even without fans

Carson Wentz was still hearing the boo birds even as fans were unable to pack Lincoln Financial Field for the Philadelphia Eagles’ home-opener against the Los Angeles Rams.

Wentz was 26-for-43 for 242 yards. He threw two interceptions and boos could be heard on the broadcast from the non-existent fans.

GOFF TOSSES 3 TD PASSES TO HIGBEE, RAMS BEAT EAGLES 37-19

The quarterback had a tough game no doubt. Eagles fans were ready to put in rookie quarterback Jalen Hurts in for Wentz during the game as they were getting fed up with the former No. 2 overall pick’s performance. Hurts was being used in some offensive packages.

“Turnovers are killing us,” Wentz said after the game. “I gotta protect the football.”

NFL WEEK 2 RECAP, SCORES AND STANDINGS

The Eagles lost the game 37-19. While Wentz couldn’t do anything through the air, he did have a 1-yard rushing touchdown in the second quarter. Miles Sanders also had a rushing touchdown.

Jared Goff, who was picked ahead of Wentz in the 2016 draft, was 20-for-27 with 267 yards and had three touchdown passes – all to Tyler Higbee. Troy Hill and Darious Williams were responsible for the interceptions.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE NFL COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

The Eagles fell to 0-2 on the season after the loss and are tied for last place in the NFC East. The Rams move to 2-0 on the season and are among the top teams in the NFC West.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

NFL Week 2 recap, scores and standings

Injuries to star players overshadowed the second Sunday of the NFL season.

Saquon Barkley, Jimmy Garoppolo and Drew Lock were just some of the names who left their games early. Barkley is feared to have a torn ACL after injuring his knee against the Bears.

The Bengals and Browns kicked things off with no real issues as far as injuries. Sunday saw 14 games get played throughout the day. The Saints and the Raiders will cap the second week of the season as Allegiant Stadium will get to see its first game.

Read below for a brief recap of each game and the updated NFL standings.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE NFL COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

BROWNS 35, BENGALS 30

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb rushes for an 11-yard touchdown during the first half of the team’s NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Baker Mayfield and Nick Chubb helped lead the Browns to their first victory of the 2020 season. Cleveland put up 35 points on the Bengals and held off a charging Joe Burrow to keep the No. 1 pick from picking up his first win of the season.

BROWNS’ BAKER MAYFIELD, NICK CHUBB HELP TEAM TO FIRST WIN OF 2020 SEASON

BUCCANEERS 31, PANTHERS 17

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette (28) runs off the field with quarterback Tom Brady (12) after Fournette ran 46-yards for a score against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)

Tom Brady picked up his first win in a Buccaneers uniform. He was 23-for-35 with 217 passing yards, a touchdown pass and an interception against the Panthers. Leonard Fournette rushed for 103 yards and two touchdowns. Christian McCaffrey was among the top players who were injured. He couldn’t finish the game after injuring his ankle. He had 5 rushing yards and two touchdowns.

BRADY, FOURNETTE LEAD BUCS OVER PANTHERS 31-17

STEELERS 26, BRONCOS 21

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) celebrates after scoring on an an 84-yard play with Kevin Dotson during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

The Steelers moved to 2-0 on the season with a close win over the Broncos. The defense stepped up and was able to fend off a comeback from Jeff Driskel at the end of the game. James Conner had a bounce-back performance. He ran for 106 yards on 16 carries and had a touchdown.

STEELERS KNOCK OUT LOCK, HOLD OFF DRISKEL, BRONCOS 26-21

RAMS 37, EAGLES 19

Los Angeles Rams’ Tyler Higbee, left, reaches for a touchdown against Philadelphia Eagles’ Nickell Robey-Coleman during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

The Rams blew out the Eagles in a battle of the 2016 NFL Draft’s two top picks – Jared Goff and Carson Wentz. Goff had 267 passing yards and three touchdown passes in the game. Wentz had 242 passing yards and two interceptions in the game. He and Miles Sanders both ran for touchdowns. The Rams are 2-0 and the Eagles are 0-2.

GOFF TOSSES 3 TD PASSES TO HIGBEE, RAMS BEAT EAGLES 37-19

49ERS 31, JETS 13

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert (31) runs 80 yards for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

Despite the 49ers losing Nick Bosa, Jimmy Garoppolo, Raheem Mostert and Solomon Thomas over the course of the game, San Francisco still clobbered the Jets. Mostert started the game with an 80-yard touchdown run and finished with 92 rushing yards in the game.

49ERS BLAST JETS 31-13, BUT LOSE GAROPPOLO, BOSA, MOSTERT

BILLS 31, DOLPHINS 28

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) looks to pass, during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

The Bills nixed a Dolphins comeback attempt in their game Sunday. Josh Allen led the way with 417 passing yards, four touchdown passes and zero interceptions. Stefon Diggs, John Brown, Gabriel Davis and Reggie Gillam each had touchdown passes. Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki had eight catches for 130 yards and a touchdown.

ALLEN REACHES CAREER HIGH IN PASSING AS BILLS BEAT DOLPHINS

BEARS 17, GIANTS 13

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) throws against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

The Bears were sluggish in their victory over the Giants but were able to hold strong against Daniel Jones and company. Mitchell Trubisky had 190 passing yards, two touchdown passes and two interceptions in the game. The Giants lost Saquon Barkley in the second quarter to a knee injury. The Bears are somehow 2-0 to start the season.

TRUBISKY 2 TD PASSES, BARKLEY HURT AS BEARS EDGE GIANTS

COLTS 28, VIKINGS 11

Indianapolis Colts’ Kenny Moore II (23) celebrates an interception with teammates during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

The Colts got past the Vikings in their matchup. The Colts defense only allowed 11 points in the win. Indy rookie Jonathan Taylor scored his first touchdown and recorded 101 yards on the ground. Philip Rivers was 19-for-25 with 214 passing yards and a touchdown.

TAYLOR MAKES HEFTY WORKLOAD PAY OFF AS COLTS BEAT VIKINGS

TITANS 33, JAGUARS 30

Tennessee Titans free safety Kevin Byard (31) celebrates after teammate Harold Landry intercepted a pass to stop the final drive of the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans won 33-30.(AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Stephen Gostkowski came through for the Titans for the second straight game when it counted. He delivered the game-winning 49-yard field goal with less than 2 minutes to go against the Jaguars. Ryan Tannehill had four touchdown passes in the game, two of which went to Jonnu Smith. Gardner Minshew II had 339 passing yards, three touchdown passes and two interceptions. Rookie James Robinson rushed for 102 yards and a touchdown.

GOSTKOWSKI KICKS 49-YARDER AS TITANS BEAT JAGUARS 33-30

PACKERS 42, LIONS 21

Green Bay Packers’ Aaron Jones celebrates his touchdown catch during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)

Aaron Rodgers led the Packers to a blowout victory for the second straight week. This time, the Lions were on the other end of the loss. Rodgers had 240 passing yards and two touchdown passes. Aaron Jones rushed for 168 yards and two touchdowns. He also had a touchdown reception in the game.

JONES’ BIG DAY HELPS PACKERS BEAT LIONS 42-21 IN HOME OPENER

COWBOYS 40, FALCONS 39

Dallas Cowboys’ Joe Looney (73), Ezekiel Elliott, center, and Dak Prescott (4) celebrate a touchdown run by Elliott in the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Dak Prescott led the Cowboys on a miraculous comeback victory over the Falcons. The Cowboys recovered an onside kick that set up the eventual game-winning field goal. Prescott finished 34-for-37 with 450 passing yards and a touchdown pass.

DAK PRESCOTT RALLIES COWBOYS TO MIRACULOUS 40-39 WIN OVER FALCONS

RAVENS 33, TEXANS 16

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) throws against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

The Ravens cruised to their second win of the season against the Texans. Lamar Jackson was 18-for-24 with 204 passing yards and a touchdown. Justin Tucker nailed four field goals in the win. Deshaun Watson had 275 passing yards, a touchdown pass and one interception.

RAVENS EXTEND REGULAR-SEASON RUN, DOMINATE TEXANS 33-16

CARDINALS 30, WASHINGTON 15

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) scores a touchdown as Washington Football Team strong safety Landon Collins (26) looks on during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray was comfortable playing catch with DeAndre Hopkins. Murray had 286 passing yards and a touchdown pass to Hopkins. Murray also ran for two scores. Washington’s Terry McLaurin led all receivers with seven catches for 125 yards and a touchdown.

MURRAY RUNS FOR 2 TDS, CARDINALS ROLL PAST WASHINGTON 30-15

CHIEFS 23, CHARGERS 20

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker (7) hits the game-winning field goal during overtime of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. Kansas City won 23-20. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis )

The Chiefs escaped the Chargers in overtime. Harrison Butker nailed a 59-yard field goal to win the game. Patrick Mahomes had 302 passing yards and two touchdown passes. Justin Herbert made his debut. He had 311 passing yards, a touchdown pass and a rushing touchdown.

BUTKER GOOD FROM 58 IN OT, CHIEFS SURVIVE HERBERT’S LA DEBUT

SEAHAWKS 35, PATRIOTS 30

Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson (32) is greeted by quarterback Russell Wilson, left, after Carson caught a pass from Wilson for a touchdown against the New England Patriots during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Russell Wilson threw five touchdown passes as the Seahawks hung on to defeat the Patriots. Cam Newton rushed for two touchdowns, threw a touchdown and passed for 397 yards in the loss. He stopped on the final play as he tried to give the Patriots the win.

RUSSELL WILSON, SEAHAWKS HANG ON TO DEFEAT PATRIOTS IN NAIL-BITER

NFL STANDINGS

AFC EAST

1). Bills (2-0)

2). Patriots (1-1)

3). Dolphins (0-2)

4). Jets (0-2)

AFC NORTH

1). Ravens (2-0)

2). Steelers (2-0)

3). Browns (1-1)

4). Bengals (0-2)

AFC SOUTH

1). Titans (2-0)

2). Jaguars (1-1)

3). Colts (1-1)

4). Texans (0-2)

AFC WEST

1). Chiefs (2-0)

2). Raiders (1-0)

3). Chargers (1-1)

4). Broncos (0-2)

NFC EAST

1). Washington (1-1)

2). Cowboys (1-1)

3). Eagles (0-2)

4). Giants (0-2)

NFC NORTH

1). Packers (2-0)

2). Bears (2-0)

3). Lions (0-2)

4). Vikings (0-2)

NFC SOUTH

1). Saints (1-0)

2). Buccaneers (1-1)

3). Falcons (0-2)

4). Panthers (0-2)

NFC WEST

1). Seahawks (2-0)

2). Cardinals (2-0)

3). Rams (2-0)

4). 49ers (1-1)

Russell Wilson, Seahawks hang on to defeat Patriots in nail-biter

Cam Newton had already run for two touchdowns inside the Seattle Seahawks’ 2-yard line on Sunday night so with 4 seconds left it appeared the defense knew what was coming.

The New England Patriots quarterback snapped the ball and tried to run the ball into the end zone for the third time but was upended by defensive end L.J. Collier, ending the game and giving the Seahawks a very narrow 35-30 victory.

DEVIN MCCOURTY PAYS TRIBUTE TO JAMES WHITE AFTER HIS FATHER DIES IN CAR CRASH: ‘WE LOVE YOU, BRO’

Russell Wilson said he had “no doubt” he was the best quarterback in the NFL and on Sunday he might have silenced anyone who dismissed his belief.

Wilson threw five touchdown passes in the Seahawks’ defeat of the Patriots. He had 288 passing yards and an interception, which was returned for a touchdown by Devin McCourty in the first quarter.

That was Wilson’s only mistake. His five touchdown passes were to five different receivers – DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett, David Moore, Chris Carson and Freddie Swain.

BILL BELICHICK, PETE CARROLL TO SET NFL RECORD WHEN SEAHAWKS TAKE ON THE PATRIOTS IN WEEK 2

Carson finished with 72 yards on the ground as well.

While Newton didn’t get the victory, he definitely made it feel like the Patriots aren’t missing a beat without Tom Brady.

He was 30-for-44 with 397 passing yards, a touchdown pass to Jakob Johnson, and the two rushing touchdowns.

Julian Edelman finished with eight catches for 179 yards.

New England was also without James White. He was a surprising healthy scratch for the game. But minutes before kickoff it was reported that his father had died in a car crash and his mother was also injured. White went back to attend to his parents.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE NFL COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

The Seahawks moved to 2-0 on the season. The Patriots fell to 1-1.

Sports

NFL STANDINGS

Footer

Public File Info