10 days ago
The New York Giants lost to the New Orleans Saints, 34-27, on Sunday at MetLife Stadium and dropped to 3-2-1 after a late comeback fell short.
Jameis Winston started and went 14 of 26 for 152 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions before giving way to J.J. McCarthy. McCarthy went 11 of 21 for 243 yards and a touchdown as New York scored 17 points in the fourth quarter but could not erase a 34-10 deficit. Malik Nabers caught 12 passes for 165 yards.
Greg Newsome II (concussion) and Andrew Thomas (concussion evaluation) both exited in the second half.
Jermaine Eluemunor (calf), Colton Hood (concussion), Tyler Nubin (neck), and Theo Johnson (neck) were among the inactives.
Here's a look at the snap counts from New York's Week 6 loss to the Saints.
#saints
Jameis Winston started and went 14 of 26 for 152 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions before giving way to J.J. McCarthy. McCarthy went 11 of 21 for 243 yards and a touchdown as New York scored 17 points in the fourth quarter but could not erase a 34-10 deficit. Malik Nabers caught 12 passes for 165 yards.
Greg Newsome II (concussion) and Andrew Thomas (concussion evaluation) both exited in the second half.
Jermaine Eluemunor (calf), Colton Hood (concussion), Tyler Nubin (neck), and Theo Johnson (neck) were among the inactives.
Here's a look at the snap counts from New York's Week 6 loss to the Saints.
#saints
1 month ago
Amid the news that Macklemore has been dropped as an opener from Ed Sheeran's North American tour, the rapper has alleged that New England owner Robert Kraft intervened to get him removed.
In a lengthy statement posted on Instagram, Macklemore alleged that Kraft had called Sheeran ahead of the singer's concert at Gillette Stadium, which is owned by Kraft. In what Macklemore called a "f***ed up position" for Sheeran, Kraft allegedly barred Macklemore from performing in the stadium and had "rallied" other stadium owners to issue an "ultimatum."
"Last Monday, in the middle of all the media attention surrounding Pink and what I said at MetLife, Ed told me that Robert Kraft called him," Macklemore wrote. "Ed told me that Kraft said I would not be allowed to perform in his stadium. Ed also told me that Kraft had rallied some of the other stadium owners and collectively they gave him an ultimatum: if Macklemore stays on the tour, you will not be allowed to play in our venues."
Macklemore opened for Sheeran on Sept. 4 and 5 at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium. During his performance, Macklemore called for a "Free Palestine" in a speech before performing his song "Hind's Hall," which was written in support of pro-Palestine protests. The performance drew criticism from many, including singer P!nk, and received a significant amount of media attention.
Macklemore, whose real name is Benjamin Haggerty, has been vocal about his support for Palestine in recent years, something that he said challenged Sheeran's "typical apolitical stance."
#stadium #called #told #robert
In a lengthy statement posted on Instagram, Macklemore alleged that Kraft had called Sheeran ahead of the singer's concert at Gillette Stadium, which is owned by Kraft. In what Macklemore called a "f***ed up position" for Sheeran, Kraft allegedly barred Macklemore from performing in the stadium and had "rallied" other stadium owners to issue an "ultimatum."
"Last Monday, in the middle of all the media attention surrounding Pink and what I said at MetLife, Ed told me that Robert Kraft called him," Macklemore wrote. "Ed told me that Kraft said I would not be allowed to perform in his stadium. Ed also told me that Kraft had rallied some of the other stadium owners and collectively they gave him an ultimatum: if Macklemore stays on the tour, you will not be allowed to play in our venues."
Macklemore opened for Sheeran on Sept. 4 and 5 at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium. During his performance, Macklemore called for a "Free Palestine" in a speech before performing his song "Hind's Hall," which was written in support of pro-Palestine protests. The performance drew criticism from many, including singer P!nk, and received a significant amount of media attention.
Macklemore, whose real name is Benjamin Haggerty, has been vocal about his support for Palestine in recent years, something that he said challenged Sheeran's "typical apolitical stance."
#stadium #called #told #robert
1 month ago
The John Harbaugh era got off to a rousing start last night with the New York Giants defeating the division rival Dallas Cowboys 28-20 at a raucous MetLife Stadium. (When was the last time "raucous" and "MetLife" appeared in the same sentence about a Giants game?) Let's see what the **** ysts at Pro Football Focus thought of the individual player performances.
Focusing first on the passing, Jaxson Dart's 23 of 29, 230-yard, 3 TD, 0 INT performance was given a grade of…65.8, smack in the middle of their "average" range. I'm sure fans will take Dart's highly efficient game, as evidenced by his excellent 134.2 NFL passer rating last night, every week. PFF, though, grades on degree of difficulty and taking care of the ball. Dart didn't have any interceptions, but in PFF's eyes he had two turnover-worthy plays, which they see as being just as bad. He also did not have any "big-time," throws, i.e., **** placed accurately into tight windows and especially those that go deep downfield for explosive plays. Dart only threw three **** beyond 20 yards and only completed one. To quote Seinfeld, "Not that there's anything wrong with that," but that's what PFF values. Dart did what he had to do to win the game. In the long run, he'll have to show that he can hurt opposing defenses deep on a consistent basis, but for one game the short-range passing game was just fine.
Let's look at the effect of pressure:
Dart was an amazing 19 of 22 when kept clean, including all three of his TD passes. When pressured he was 4 of 7 for 57 yards, but both of his TWPs came under pressure.
Moving on to the pass blocking:
#night
Focusing first on the passing, Jaxson Dart's 23 of 29, 230-yard, 3 TD, 0 INT performance was given a grade of…65.8, smack in the middle of their "average" range. I'm sure fans will take Dart's highly efficient game, as evidenced by his excellent 134.2 NFL passer rating last night, every week. PFF, though, grades on degree of difficulty and taking care of the ball. Dart didn't have any interceptions, but in PFF's eyes he had two turnover-worthy plays, which they see as being just as bad. He also did not have any "big-time," throws, i.e., **** placed accurately into tight windows and especially those that go deep downfield for explosive plays. Dart only threw three **** beyond 20 yards and only completed one. To quote Seinfeld, "Not that there's anything wrong with that," but that's what PFF values. Dart did what he had to do to win the game. In the long run, he'll have to show that he can hurt opposing defenses deep on a consistent basis, but for one game the short-range passing game was just fine.
Let's look at the effect of pressure:
Dart was an amazing 19 of 22 when kept clean, including all three of his TD passes. When pressured he was 4 of 7 for 57 yards, but both of his TWPs came under pressure.
Moving on to the pass blocking:
#night
1 month ago
Some plays don't show up in the box score.
Yet if it wasn't for a tackle from John Harbaugh, Malik Nabers' name might not be in the box score at all. The New York Giants star receiver had been on the fence about playing all week long, hesitant to step onto the MetLife Stadium field – the same field where he suffered a torn ACL last season.
Nabers figures to be a key piece to the Giants' offense, but he needed some reassurance before giving it a go on "Sunday Night Football" against the rival Dallas Cowboys in Week 1. And that reassurance came in the form of a tackle from his new head coach during walkthroughs, quarterback Jaxson Dart shared after the game.
"Things were just up-in-the-air, we didn't know exactly what was gonna happen," Dart said, "Me and Coach Harbs kinda had some conversations and he's like, 'You know what? I think that once he gets hit for the first time and realizes that he's OK, he's gonna feel confident.'"
Dart said that in Harbaugh's mind, that meant the coach had to tackle his star receiver.
#dart #tackle #Giants #week
Yet if it wasn't for a tackle from John Harbaugh, Malik Nabers' name might not be in the box score at all. The New York Giants star receiver had been on the fence about playing all week long, hesitant to step onto the MetLife Stadium field – the same field where he suffered a torn ACL last season.
Nabers figures to be a key piece to the Giants' offense, but he needed some reassurance before giving it a go on "Sunday Night Football" against the rival Dallas Cowboys in Week 1. And that reassurance came in the form of a tackle from his new head coach during walkthroughs, quarterback Jaxson Dart shared after the game.
"Things were just up-in-the-air, we didn't know exactly what was gonna happen," Dart said, "Me and Coach Harbs kinda had some conversations and he's like, 'You know what? I think that once he gets hit for the first time and realizes that he's OK, he's gonna feel confident.'"
Dart said that in Harbaugh's mind, that meant the coach had to tackle his star receiver.
#dart #tackle #Giants #week
2 months ago
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The Dallas Cowboys enter their 2026 season opener against the New York Giants banged up in one key spot, but otherwise in solid shape as they prepare for Sunday Night Football at MetLife Stadium. Running back Malik Davis is the only Cowboys player carrying an official game status on the final Week 1 injury report, and he's out with a significant hip injury suffered Friday. Beyond that, head coach Brian Schottenheimer's roster is largely clean heading into the 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff.
#dallascowboys RB Malik Davis was carted off during today's practice due to a hip injury, per clarencehilljr pic.twitter.com/VcXTVhOvJ1
— The Cowboys Network (TheCowboysNet) September 11, 2026
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The Dallas Cowboys enter their 2026 season opener against the New York Giants banged up in one key spot, but otherwise in solid shape as they prepare for Sunday Night Football at MetLife Stadium. Running back Malik Davis is the only Cowboys player carrying an official game status on the final Week 1 injury report, and he's out with a significant hip injury suffered Friday. Beyond that, head coach Brian Schottenheimer's roster is largely clean heading into the 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff.
#dallascowboys RB Malik Davis was carted off during today's practice due to a hip injury, per clarencehilljr pic.twitter.com/VcXTVhOvJ1
— The Cowboys Network (TheCowboysNet) September 11, 2026
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2 months ago
The Dallas Cowboys are back! And, of course, it's another start to the season where the Cowboys roll into MetLife Stadium to take on the New York Giants. The Giants have many questions heading into the 2026 season with a whole new coaching staff after a season where they managed to win only four games. Let's break it down then get to some predictions.
Expect the Giants to make the running game the starting point of their new offense. John Harbaugh has brought in coaches with a history of building physical rushing attacks, while fullback Patrick Ricard and first-round offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa were added to help them play that way. Cam Skattebo gives them a powerful runner, but quarterback Jaxson Dart is just as important. Dart rushed for 487 yards and nine touchdowns as a rookie, so Dallas cannot simply chase the running back and forget about the quarterback.
The biggest opportunity for New York comes when Dallas starts worrying too much about the run. The Cowboys allowed 4,735 passing yards and 31 passing touchdowns last season, and Dart finished the year by completing 22 of 32 passes for 230 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in a 34-17 win over Dallas.
If Malik Nabers is cleared to play following his ACL recovery, his matchup against the Dallas secondary becomes even more important, although his Week 1 availability remains uncertain. The Giants' route to victory is to keep Dallas guessing with the running game and Skattebo, use Dart as a runner, then attack downfield when the Cowboys bring extra defenders toward the line.
Dallas should make New York prove immediately that its run defense has improved. The Giants surrendered 2,470 rushing yards last season, while Javonte Williams ran for 1,201 yards and scored 11 rushing touchdowns for Dallas. Running the football also has another benefit this week because the Cowboys will be without All-Pro guard Tyler Smith following thumb surgery. T.J. Bass will replace him, so giving the offensive line manageable situations rather than asking it to pass protect on every play makes sense.
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Expect the Giants to make the running game the starting point of their new offense. John Harbaugh has brought in coaches with a history of building physical rushing attacks, while fullback Patrick Ricard and first-round offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa were added to help them play that way. Cam Skattebo gives them a powerful runner, but quarterback Jaxson Dart is just as important. Dart rushed for 487 yards and nine touchdowns as a rookie, so Dallas cannot simply chase the running back and forget about the quarterback.
The biggest opportunity for New York comes when Dallas starts worrying too much about the run. The Cowboys allowed 4,735 passing yards and 31 passing touchdowns last season, and Dart finished the year by completing 22 of 32 passes for 230 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in a 34-17 win over Dallas.
If Malik Nabers is cleared to play following his ACL recovery, his matchup against the Dallas secondary becomes even more important, although his Week 1 availability remains uncertain. The Giants' route to victory is to keep Dallas guessing with the running game and Skattebo, use Dart as a runner, then attack downfield when the Cowboys bring extra defenders toward the line.
Dallas should make New York prove immediately that its run defense has improved. The Giants surrendered 2,470 rushing yards last season, while Javonte Williams ran for 1,201 yards and scored 11 rushing touchdowns for Dallas. Running the football also has another benefit this week because the Cowboys will be without All-Pro guard Tyler Smith following thumb surgery. T.J. Bass will replace him, so giving the offensive line manageable situations rather than asking it to pass protect on every play makes sense.
#cowboys
2 months ago
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The New York Giants are turning over a new leaf with John Harbaugh as head coach against the Dallas Cowboys at home on Sunday night. The Giants' opener will include the return of former fan favorite Odell Beckham Jr. at wide receiver, who announced he will dedicate his return to MetLife Stadium to the fans.
Beckham Jr. spoke to reporters, including Charlotte Carole of The Athletic, on Friday, during which he was asked why he changed his hair back to blonde ahead of the 2026-27 season. The decision came amid requests from younger Giants players, who called it a "core memory" from earlier days in the NFL.
"I don't know. It just was somethin' I was feelin', he replied. "Um, I kinda got a request from a couple of the young guys. It was, we need to see the blonde, I said, 'I need that.'
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The New York Giants are turning over a new leaf with John Harbaugh as head coach against the Dallas Cowboys at home on Sunday night. The Giants' opener will include the return of former fan favorite Odell Beckham Jr. at wide receiver, who announced he will dedicate his return to MetLife Stadium to the fans.
Beckham Jr. spoke to reporters, including Charlotte Carole of The Athletic, on Friday, during which he was asked why he changed his hair back to blonde ahead of the 2026-27 season. The decision came amid requests from younger Giants players, who called it a "core memory" from earlier days in the NFL.
"I don't know. It just was somethin' I was feelin', he replied. "Um, I kinda got a request from a couple of the young guys. It was, we need to see the blonde, I said, 'I need that.'
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2 months ago
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With the New York Giants hosting the Dallas Cowboys in a key Week 1 contest on Sunday night, it will also mark Odell Beckham Jr.'s first regular-season game back at MetLife Stadium. As Beckham joins the Giants in a vastly different era, he expresses his feelings on what his emotions will probably be like come Sunday night.
Speaking to ESPN on "NFL Live," Beckham was asked about playing in New York again, as the last time he played was during the 2018 season. The 33-year-old pass-catcher kept it real in saying how "special" it is to be back with the team and city that became his first taste of the NFL, emphasizing being excited to experience the fans once again.
"My heart flutters a little bit just thinking about it," Beckham said. "This is a special place to me. I think that it's been a lot of love, you know, and I want to be able to give my all to this organization, this city, and that's kind of why I came back. So I'm expecting the stadium to have a little bit of noise, and it's just something that I'm so grateful for that God's giving me the opportunity to have."
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With the New York Giants hosting the Dallas Cowboys in a key Week 1 contest on Sunday night, it will also mark Odell Beckham Jr.'s first regular-season game back at MetLife Stadium. As Beckham joins the Giants in a vastly different era, he expresses his feelings on what his emotions will probably be like come Sunday night.
Speaking to ESPN on "NFL Live," Beckham was asked about playing in New York again, as the last time he played was during the 2018 season. The 33-year-old pass-catcher kept it real in saying how "special" it is to be back with the team and city that became his first taste of the NFL, emphasizing being excited to experience the fans once again.
"My heart flutters a little bit just thinking about it," Beckham said. "This is a special place to me. I think that it's been a lot of love, you know, and I want to be able to give my all to this organization, this city, and that's kind of why I came back. So I'm expecting the stadium to have a little bit of noise, and it's just something that I'm so grateful for that God's giving me the opportunity to have."
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2 months ago
The New York Giants (0-0) will open the regular season against the Dallas Cowboys (0-0) on Sunday Night Football at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Although apparently healthy, the status of wide receiver Malik Nabers is the injury headliner. He participated in full this week, but neither he nor head coach John Harbaugh has committed to him playing in Week 1. He will be a game-time decision.
"You can never rule out anything," Harbaugh told reporters. "All things are possible."
Ultimately, the Giants made it through the week healthy and will have their full complement of players available on Sunday, Nabers notwithstanding. For now.
Full injury reports for both the Giants and Cowboys can be found below:
#week #cowboys #york
Although apparently healthy, the status of wide receiver Malik Nabers is the injury headliner. He participated in full this week, but neither he nor head coach John Harbaugh has committed to him playing in Week 1. He will be a game-time decision.
"You can never rule out anything," Harbaugh told reporters. "All things are possible."
Ultimately, the Giants made it through the week healthy and will have their full complement of players available on Sunday, Nabers notwithstanding. For now.
Full injury reports for both the Giants and Cowboys can be found below:
#week #cowboys #york
2 months ago
The Dallas Cowboys are dealing with a significant offensive line issue just days before their 2026 season opener. Tyler Smith, Dallas Cowboys' three-time Pro Bowl left guard and a cornerstone of their offensive line since being selected 24th overall in the 2022 draft, is headed to injured reserve.
Even though T.J. Bass is a more probable replacement, it has also opened the door for veteran offensive lineman Laken Tomlinson to protect quarterback Dak Prescott and fill the gap.
Tyler Smith, Dallas Cowboys' three-time Pro Bowl left guard and a cornerstone of their offensive line since being selected 24th overall in the 2022 draft, is headed to injured reserve.
Sep 21, 2025; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Houston Texans guard Laken Tomlinson (75) before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images
Tyler Smith had been dealing with a thumb issue since the offseason. He reported the problem to head coach Brian Schottenheimer but initially tried to play through it. On Monday, Schottenheimer informed the media that Smith would undergo surgery on the thumb and is expected to miss 4 to 6 weeks. The team could not pinpoint exactly when the injury occurred. With the season opener against the New York Giants scheduled for September 13 at MetLife Stadium, the Cowboys moved quickly to address the depth issue.
#cowboys #line #since
Even though T.J. Bass is a more probable replacement, it has also opened the door for veteran offensive lineman Laken Tomlinson to protect quarterback Dak Prescott and fill the gap.
Tyler Smith, Dallas Cowboys' three-time Pro Bowl left guard and a cornerstone of their offensive line since being selected 24th overall in the 2022 draft, is headed to injured reserve.
Sep 21, 2025; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Houston Texans guard Laken Tomlinson (75) before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images
Tyler Smith had been dealing with a thumb issue since the offseason. He reported the problem to head coach Brian Schottenheimer but initially tried to play through it. On Monday, Schottenheimer informed the media that Smith would undergo surgery on the thumb and is expected to miss 4 to 6 weeks. The team could not pinpoint exactly when the injury occurred. With the season opener against the New York Giants scheduled for September 13 at MetLife Stadium, the Cowboys moved quickly to address the depth issue.
#cowboys #line #since
2 months ago
Pop star Pink is under fire online for resharing an anti-Israel message and then following it up with a series of Instagram posts directed at her detractors.
Macklemore, whose real name is Benjamin Hammond Haggerty, supported British musician Ed Sheeran on stage at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey in a show called Loop Tour on September 4 and 5. Donning a keffiyeh in front of an 80,000-strong audience, the rapper shouted "Free Palestine" and addressed Gaza and the occupied West Bank, saying that they are not being forgotten.
"Every human being walking on this earth deserves exactly the same freedom," he added, as reported by Variety.
The rapper then performed his protest song "Hind's Hall," which featured flashes of Gaza on the stadium screens. Macklemore referenced Hind Rajab, a young Palestinian girl killed in Gaza, named after student demonstrators at Columbia University who renamed a campus building in her honor. The rapper then addressed Jewish concertgoers, saying that criticizing Israel and condemning their actions as genocide is not a condemnation of Jewish people and that his message is a message of peace and dignity for everyone.
American pop diva, whose legal name is Alecia Beth Moore Hart, posted a video with the message "Awful" to her Instagram Story, claiming that Jewish fans who came to see Sheeran's performance are exposed to propaganda against Israel. According to Pink, Macklemore's speech and video presentation amount to a false accusation of genocide, and people who came to the concert are entitled to "apologies and refunds."
#Instagram #macklemore
Macklemore, whose real name is Benjamin Hammond Haggerty, supported British musician Ed Sheeran on stage at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey in a show called Loop Tour on September 4 and 5. Donning a keffiyeh in front of an 80,000-strong audience, the rapper shouted "Free Palestine" and addressed Gaza and the occupied West Bank, saying that they are not being forgotten.
"Every human being walking on this earth deserves exactly the same freedom," he added, as reported by Variety.
The rapper then performed his protest song "Hind's Hall," which featured flashes of Gaza on the stadium screens. Macklemore referenced Hind Rajab, a young Palestinian girl killed in Gaza, named after student demonstrators at Columbia University who renamed a campus building in her honor. The rapper then addressed Jewish concertgoers, saying that criticizing Israel and condemning their actions as genocide is not a condemnation of Jewish people and that his message is a message of peace and dignity for everyone.
American pop diva, whose legal name is Alecia Beth Moore Hart, posted a video with the message "Awful" to her Instagram Story, claiming that Jewish fans who came to see Sheeran's performance are exposed to propaganda against Israel. According to Pink, Macklemore's speech and video presentation amount to a false accusation of genocide, and people who came to the concert are entitled to "apologies and refunds."
#Instagram #macklemore
2 months ago
Pink faced backlash after reposting a statement from an advocacy group calling for an apology from Macklemore for advocating for Palestinians during his opening act for Ed Sheeran in New Jersey.
Pink reposted the message from the group StopAntisemitism on her Instagram stories. The message started with the word "Awful," suggesting that Jewish fans had purchased their tickets to see Sheeran but instead experienced what it referred to as anti-Israel propaganda. According to the group, the Seattle rapper had accused Israel of falsely committing a genocide, and concertgoers were owed an apology and a refund. Pink did not comment and has not yet given a reason for posting the message.
Macklemore, whose real name is Benjamin Hammond Haggerty, performed for Ed Sheeran in MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sept. 4 and Sept. 5 as part of his Loop Tour. Dressed in a keffiyeh, the rapper told the crowd of more than 80,000 people that he wanted to stand in the stadium and say, "Free Palestine." He mentioned that he hoped people in Gaza and the occupied West Bank knew they had not been forgotten and that every human being deserved freedom.
Macklemore then sang "Hind's Hall," a protest song he released in 2024, as images of Gaza played on the stadium screens. Moreover, the rapper spoke directly to the Jewish audience, saying that criticizing Israel was not criticizing them.
His performance led the Israeli American Council to file a petition asking Sheeran and his management to remove the rapper from other tour dates. The petition referred to his show as a concert and not a rally for activists and politics. It also claimed that Macklemore used his global platform to promote a one-sided political agenda. The petition asked whether the speech and visuals were approved before the event.
#macklemore #sheeran #petition
Pink reposted the message from the group StopAntisemitism on her Instagram stories. The message started with the word "Awful," suggesting that Jewish fans had purchased their tickets to see Sheeran but instead experienced what it referred to as anti-Israel propaganda. According to the group, the Seattle rapper had accused Israel of falsely committing a genocide, and concertgoers were owed an apology and a refund. Pink did not comment and has not yet given a reason for posting the message.
Macklemore, whose real name is Benjamin Hammond Haggerty, performed for Ed Sheeran in MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sept. 4 and Sept. 5 as part of his Loop Tour. Dressed in a keffiyeh, the rapper told the crowd of more than 80,000 people that he wanted to stand in the stadium and say, "Free Palestine." He mentioned that he hoped people in Gaza and the occupied West Bank knew they had not been forgotten and that every human being deserved freedom.
Macklemore then sang "Hind's Hall," a protest song he released in 2024, as images of Gaza played on the stadium screens. Moreover, the rapper spoke directly to the Jewish audience, saying that criticizing Israel was not criticizing them.
His performance led the Israeli American Council to file a petition asking Sheeran and his management to remove the rapper from other tour dates. The petition referred to his show as a concert and not a rally for activists and politics. It also claimed that Macklemore used his global platform to promote a one-sided political agenda. The petition asked whether the speech and visuals were approved before the event.
#macklemore #sheeran #petition
2 months ago
Taylor Swift was reportedly keeping her distance from Ed Sheeran after a political controversy followed his MetLife Stadium shows. The longtime friends remained close, but an insider claimed Swift wanted to avoid being pulled into Macklemore's Palestine message.
Macklemore, who joined Sheeran's tour as a special guest, called for "Free Palestine" during his set. He also performed "Hind's Hall" while images from Gaza appeared behind him, turning the concert into a political flashpoint.
Rob Shuter revealed on his Substack that Swift was deliberately creating some distance from Sheeran after the performance. A source told his Naughty But Nice column, "Taylor wants no part of this."
"She loves Ed, but she is incredibly careful about what becomes attached to her name," the source continued. "She isn't inheriting somebody else's political controversy because they're friends." The report did not suggest Swift had ended her friendship with Sheeran. Instead, the insider described the move as a matter of protecting her public image.
"This isn't Taylor turning against Ed," the source said. "It's Taylor protecting Taylor. She knows one text, one photograph, one comment can become an international headline."
#taylor #sheeran
Macklemore, who joined Sheeran's tour as a special guest, called for "Free Palestine" during his set. He also performed "Hind's Hall" while images from Gaza appeared behind him, turning the concert into a political flashpoint.
Rob Shuter revealed on his Substack that Swift was deliberately creating some distance from Sheeran after the performance. A source told his Naughty But Nice column, "Taylor wants no part of this."
"She loves Ed, but she is incredibly careful about what becomes attached to her name," the source continued. "She isn't inheriting somebody else's political controversy because they're friends." The report did not suggest Swift had ended her friendship with Sheeran. Instead, the insider described the move as a matter of protecting her public image.
"This isn't Taylor turning against Ed," the source said. "It's Taylor protecting Taylor. She knows one text, one photograph, one comment can become an international headline."
#taylor #sheeran
2 months ago
Broderick Jones has made a strong early impression since joining the Dallas Cowboys. There is still work to be done, particularly with some of Jones' techniques, but the Cowboys have been encouraged by how he has responded to coaching.
Offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer praised the tackle's athleticism and approach as he adjusts to the Cowboys' system.
Broderick Jones has gotten off to a positive start with the Cowboys. Schottenheimer said he has been pleased with the tackle's work ethic and his progress in learning the offense. The coaching staff has been encouraged by Jones' willingness to apply what he is being taught.
Sep 7, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Broderick Jones (77) reacts to a field goal kicked by place kicker Chris Boswell (9) during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
When asked about Schottenheimer about Jones' progress, he said: "Great job of learning the system. Very athletic. Love how coachable he is."
#jones #offensive
Offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer praised the tackle's athleticism and approach as he adjusts to the Cowboys' system.
Broderick Jones has gotten off to a positive start with the Cowboys. Schottenheimer said he has been pleased with the tackle's work ethic and his progress in learning the offense. The coaching staff has been encouraged by Jones' willingness to apply what he is being taught.
Sep 7, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Broderick Jones (77) reacts to a field goal kicked by place kicker Chris Boswell (9) during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
When asked about Schottenheimer about Jones' progress, he said: "Great job of learning the system. Very athletic. Love how coachable he is."
#jones #offensive
2 months ago
The NFL is loaded with young players entering the 2026 season with the opportunity to take their games to another level. Some have already shown flashes of becoming stars, while others are stepping into much larger roles for the first time. With the regular season about to begin, here are 13 players that are poised for breakout seasons.
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New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) walks off the field at halftime during a preseason opening game between the New York Giants and Minnesota Vikings on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Dart showed enough as a rookie to make Giants fans believe they finally have their quarterback of the future. With a full season ahead of him, the second-year quarterback has legitimate breakout potential. A new coaching staff and a healthy Malik Nabers could make all the difference.
Jan 10, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III (10) leaves the field following a game against the Green Bay Packers in an NFC Wild Card Round game at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
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New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) walks off the field at halftime during a preseason opening game between the New York Giants and Minnesota Vikings on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Dart showed enough as a rookie to make Giants fans believe they finally have their quarterback of the future. With a full season ahead of him, the second-year quarterback has legitimate breakout potential. A new coaching staff and a healthy Malik Nabers could make all the difference.
Jan 10, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III (10) leaves the field following a game against the Green Bay Packers in an NFC Wild Card Round game at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
#season
2 months ago
We are nearly there.
Eight months on from the last time the Minnesota Vikings played meaningful football, Week 1 of the regular season is nearly upon us, with the Minnesota Vikings kicking things off by hosting the Green Bay Packers in just over a week. What should the expectations be for the 2026 incarnation of the Vikings? This seems the perfect time to look at what would constitute a good season for Minnesota in 2026.
Unless there are some very last-minute additions to the roster following the late pickup of Kyle Van Noy to the practice squad, the Vikings roster is set, and we know what we are dealing with for the 2026 season.
Last year, it felt like the Vikings were a disaster, but a flurry of late-season wins dragged Minnesota up to nine wins.
Aug 15, 2026; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (3) talks with Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) and head coach Kevin O'Connell before the game at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
#minnesota #nearly #time #roster
Eight months on from the last time the Minnesota Vikings played meaningful football, Week 1 of the regular season is nearly upon us, with the Minnesota Vikings kicking things off by hosting the Green Bay Packers in just over a week. What should the expectations be for the 2026 incarnation of the Vikings? This seems the perfect time to look at what would constitute a good season for Minnesota in 2026.
Unless there are some very last-minute additions to the roster following the late pickup of Kyle Van Noy to the practice squad, the Vikings roster is set, and we know what we are dealing with for the 2026 season.
Last year, it felt like the Vikings were a disaster, but a flurry of late-season wins dragged Minnesota up to nine wins.
Aug 15, 2026; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (3) talks with Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) and head coach Kevin O'Connell before the game at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
#minnesota #nearly #time #roster
2 months ago
The New York Giants finished out their 2026 preseason schedule with a decisive 23-6 victory over the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on Friday night.
The Giants moved to 2-1 this summer and will now gird themselves for roster cutdown day on Sunday. They won't play again until their home opener on Sept. 13 against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football.
Here are three things we learned from the dominant win over the Jets.
The Giants signed veteran running back Najee Harris last week, which has led to questions surrounding workload distribution and snap counts. Harris isn't flashy, but he is the perfect early-down back who can soften up defenses. He gives the Giants a lot of options in the running game. They run five deep and should be fresh for four quarters this year. The Giants want to run the ball a lot this season, and we're seeing what that will look like.
The one thing the Giants were counting on when they hired John Harbaugh was his ability to build strong special teams. It didn't take him very long. He has a top punter in free agent Jordan Stout and now appears to have a rising star at kicker in Dominic Zvada. The return and coverage teams have been playing with more discipline under coordinator Chris Horton.
#teams #metlife
The Giants moved to 2-1 this summer and will now gird themselves for roster cutdown day on Sunday. They won't play again until their home opener on Sept. 13 against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football.
Here are three things we learned from the dominant win over the Jets.
The Giants signed veteran running back Najee Harris last week, which has led to questions surrounding workload distribution and snap counts. Harris isn't flashy, but he is the perfect early-down back who can soften up defenses. He gives the Giants a lot of options in the running game. They run five deep and should be fresh for four quarters this year. The Giants want to run the ball a lot this season, and we're seeing what that will look like.
The one thing the Giants were counting on when they hired John Harbaugh was his ability to build strong special teams. It didn't take him very long. He has a top punter in free agent Jordan Stout and now appears to have a rising star at kicker in Dominic Zvada. The return and coverage teams have been playing with more discipline under coordinator Chris Horton.
#teams #metlife
2 months ago
NFL stadiums are more than places where football games are played. The best ones become part of the identity of their teams and cities. Some have huge crowds, great views and modern facilities. Others stand out because of history, tradition, tailgating or the feeling inside the building.
The 2026 season brings another major change to that landscape. The Buffalo Bills have moved across the street into a brand-new Highmark Stadium. The new building has a fixed capacity of 60,108, making it the NFL's smallest stadium. Standing-room areas can add about 6,000 more fans. Its roof covers most of the crowd, while the grass field, open concourses and player facilities mark a major upgrade from the old stadium.
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Highmark Stadium is exempt because it is still settling into its new home. It will likely be one of the best once fans have had more time to experience it during a full season.
So, that leaves 29 regularly used NFL stadiums, considering the New York Giants and Jets share MetLife Stadium and the Los Angeles Rams and Chargers co-habit SoFi Stadium. Let's get a deep dive on every NFL stadium.
#stadium #stadiums #games #major
The 2026 season brings another major change to that landscape. The Buffalo Bills have moved across the street into a brand-new Highmark Stadium. The new building has a fixed capacity of 60,108, making it the NFL's smallest stadium. Standing-room areas can add about 6,000 more fans. Its roof covers most of the crowd, while the grass field, open concourses and player facilities mark a major upgrade from the old stadium.
MORE: 7 best things about NFL preseason games only real fans appreciate
Highmark Stadium is exempt because it is still settling into its new home. It will likely be one of the best once fans have had more time to experience it during a full season.
So, that leaves 29 regularly used NFL stadiums, considering the New York Giants and Jets share MetLife Stadium and the Los Angeles Rams and Chargers co-habit SoFi Stadium. Let's get a deep dive on every NFL stadium.
#stadium #stadiums #games #major
2 months ago
The New York Jets have concluded the preseason portion of their 2026 NFL scheduling, having lost to the New York Giants in a 23-6 final on Friday at MetLife Stadium.
Not every team has finished their exhibition season. Week 3 of the preseason rolls on throughout the weekend but all 32 teams in the NFL have their eye now on 6 p.m. on Sunday. That is when every team needs to be down to 53 players, one way or another.
En route to Sunday there will be many roster cuts, but there could be other injury designations, trades, and other transactions that unfold for the Bills to ultimately get head coach Aaron Glenn and general manager Darren Mougey's roster down to 53 men.
All these transitions won't go down right away, we'll slowly get there, and you can stay up-to-date with all the action right here.
Here is Jets Wire's 2026 roster deadline day tracker:
#down
Not every team has finished their exhibition season. Week 3 of the preseason rolls on throughout the weekend but all 32 teams in the NFL have their eye now on 6 p.m. on Sunday. That is when every team needs to be down to 53 players, one way or another.
En route to Sunday there will be many roster cuts, but there could be other injury designations, trades, and other transactions that unfold for the Bills to ultimately get head coach Aaron Glenn and general manager Darren Mougey's roster down to 53 men.
All these transitions won't go down right away, we'll slowly get there, and you can stay up-to-date with all the action right here.
Here is Jets Wire's 2026 roster deadline day tracker:
#down
2 months ago
Geno Smith and the New York Jets get one final preseason tune-up when they take on the New York Giants in a battle between MetLife Stadium's two NFL tenants.
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) walks off the field at halftime during a preseason opening game between the New York Giants and Minnesota Vikings on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
When: Friday, August 28, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM ET
TV Channel: MyNetworkTV, WCBS – CBS 2
#york #dart
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) walks off the field at halftime during a preseason opening game between the New York Giants and Minnesota Vikings on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
When: Friday, August 28, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM ET
TV Channel: MyNetworkTV, WCBS – CBS 2
#york #dart
2 months ago
Interested in Sandisk Corporation? Here are five stocks we like better.
Sandisk, Phillips 66 and MetLife have collectively added $27 billion in new share-repurchase authorization.
Each company enters the buyback discussion from a different backdrop, spanning AI storage, refining and insurance.
Investors now have to consider how cash generation, valuation and industry conditions could shape the impact of those buybacks.
Several industry giants that have seen impressive share price performance in 2026 recently made big-time buyback announcements. Share repurchases can do more than reduce share counts—they can also signal that management sees enough cash-flow strength and balance-sheet flexibility to keep returning capital after a strong run.
#Share
Sandisk, Phillips 66 and MetLife have collectively added $27 billion in new share-repurchase authorization.
Each company enters the buyback discussion from a different backdrop, spanning AI storage, refining and insurance.
Investors now have to consider how cash generation, valuation and industry conditions could shape the impact of those buybacks.
Several industry giants that have seen impressive share price performance in 2026 recently made big-time buyback announcements. Share repurchases can do more than reduce share counts—they can also signal that management sees enough cash-flow strength and balance-sheet flexibility to keep returning capital after a strong run.
#Share
2 months ago
Higher yields lifted MetLife (MET) 25% YTD on rising investment income, but crushed Realty Income (O) as its dividend barely clears the 5.31% Treasury.
Vornado (VNO) sits at 8x leverage with two loans already in default, turning every high-rate refinancing into a direct cash flow drain.
Duration and debt structure are what determine which dividend stocks win or lose as the 5.31% 30-year Treasury sorts income capital, not sector labels.
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Two dividend payers, same day, opposite reactions to the same Treasury yield move. MetLife (NYSE:MET) is up 25.2% year to date, while Realty Income (NYSE:O) has spent the past month falling 4.88% even as its monthly check keeps arriving. The catalyst behind both moves is the same: the 30-year Treasury closed at 5.31% on August 17, 2026, and the long end of the curve is now competing directly with high-yield equities for income capital.
#income #Dividend #realty #high
Vornado (VNO) sits at 8x leverage with two loans already in default, turning every high-rate refinancing into a direct cash flow drain.
Duration and debt structure are what determine which dividend stocks win or lose as the 5.31% 30-year Treasury sorts income capital, not sector labels.
Act now: the **** yst who called NVIDIA in 2010 just named his top 10 AI stocks — and Verizon didn't make the cut. Grab the names FREE today.
Two dividend payers, same day, opposite reactions to the same Treasury yield move. MetLife (NYSE:MET) is up 25.2% year to date, while Realty Income (NYSE:O) has spent the past month falling 4.88% even as its monthly check keeps arriving. The catalyst behind both moves is the same: the 30-year Treasury closed at 5.31% on August 17, 2026, and the long end of the curve is now competing directly with high-yield equities for income capital.
#income #Dividend #realty #high
2 months ago
A lot happened in Preseason Week 1. All of my detailed notes are in here, but today's column will look at the details of where they land in my updated 2026 fantasy football rankings. These are half PPR rankings for redraft, with some notes on best ball and full PPR scoring when needed.
The timeline is important. A 2022 torn ACL/MCL/PCL can't go overlooked. That's a near full dislocation of his knee, and to me, it impacted his willingness to add yards after the catch in the following seasons (for reasons I can totally understand). Unfortunately, we've seen countless players come back from serious injuries only to pick up lingering soft-tissue injuries. Tyson had two different hamstring injuries at Arizona State and was barely ready for drills by the time the 2026 NFL Draft rolled around. They took things slowly this offseason, and then a "new" hamstring injury occurred when he slipped in practice. Even if this hamstring is different from the other ones, it's still worrisome that there are soft-tissue injuries.
Does he need to rework his entire lower half in ways that Christian Watson, MarShawn Lloyd and others have had to? I'm expecting that type of report to surface next offseason.
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In the meantime, the Saints are smart for taking their time with Tyson. I fully believe this will take two months if not more. October would be on the early side. November or another setback can't be ruled out, especially with the Saints' October schedule being on Metlife turf (Week 6), in France (Week 7) and on bye (Week 8). If the Saints wanted to be extra safe, a Week 9 return at home against the Browns could be a behind-the-scenes target. I'm going to **** ume he's out for about seven games.
#hamstring #tyson #october #fantasy
The timeline is important. A 2022 torn ACL/MCL/PCL can't go overlooked. That's a near full dislocation of his knee, and to me, it impacted his willingness to add yards after the catch in the following seasons (for reasons I can totally understand). Unfortunately, we've seen countless players come back from serious injuries only to pick up lingering soft-tissue injuries. Tyson had two different hamstring injuries at Arizona State and was barely ready for drills by the time the 2026 NFL Draft rolled around. They took things slowly this offseason, and then a "new" hamstring injury occurred when he slipped in practice. Even if this hamstring is different from the other ones, it's still worrisome that there are soft-tissue injuries.
Does he need to rework his entire lower half in ways that Christian Watson, MarShawn Lloyd and others have had to? I'm expecting that type of report to surface next offseason.
Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Football league for the 2026 NFL season
In the meantime, the Saints are smart for taking their time with Tyson. I fully believe this will take two months if not more. October would be on the early side. November or another setback can't be ruled out, especially with the Saints' October schedule being on Metlife turf (Week 6), in France (Week 7) and on bye (Week 8). If the Saints wanted to be extra safe, a Week 9 return at home against the Browns could be a behind-the-scenes target. I'm going to **** ume he's out for about seven games.
#hamstring #tyson #october #fantasy
2 months ago
The New York Giants' first preseason game, a 13-10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, has given us a lot to discuss. Here are some of the 'things I think' after Saturday's game.
The nostalgia of Odell Beckham Jr.'s return to MetLife Stadium as a Giant was nice. Beckham got a couple of nice ovations from the crowd on Saturday, such as it was in a sparsely attended preseason game.
That's cool. But the nostalgia is over. Now, Beckham's comeback after a year away from football is only about whether he can make the Giants' season-opening 53-man roster.
It's a good question without an obvious answer.
Beckham entered Saturday's game with less than six minutes left in the first half. He played 16 snaps. He caught two passes for a measly 6 yards on Saturday. Some will point out there was a play on which Beckham was open but did not get the ball. I have heard and read the same all summer from some of my media cohorts. To me, "open, but …" doesn't matter. The tape will tell the decision-makers what they need to know.
#beckham #game #york
The nostalgia of Odell Beckham Jr.'s return to MetLife Stadium as a Giant was nice. Beckham got a couple of nice ovations from the crowd on Saturday, such as it was in a sparsely attended preseason game.
That's cool. But the nostalgia is over. Now, Beckham's comeback after a year away from football is only about whether he can make the Giants' season-opening 53-man roster.
It's a good question without an obvious answer.
Beckham entered Saturday's game with less than six minutes left in the first half. He played 16 snaps. He caught two passes for a measly 6 yards on Saturday. Some will point out there was a play on which Beckham was open but did not get the ball. I have heard and read the same all summer from some of my media cohorts. To me, "open, but …" doesn't matter. The tape will tell the decision-makers what they need to know.
#beckham #game #york
2 months ago
NFL fans are concerned about New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo after watching a preseason training video.
The Giants drafted Skattebo in the fourth round last year, and he made an immediate impact at MetLife Stadium.
The 24-year-old had 410 rushing yards, 207 receiving yards and seven touchdowns in eight games before suffering a broken ankle.
Skattebo then missed the remainder of the 2025 season due to injury and is now preparing for his comeback next month.
Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images
#york
The Giants drafted Skattebo in the fourth round last year, and he made an immediate impact at MetLife Stadium.
The 24-year-old had 410 rushing yards, 207 receiving yards and seven touchdowns in eight games before suffering a broken ankle.
Skattebo then missed the remainder of the 2025 season due to injury and is now preparing for his comeback next month.
Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images
#york
2 months ago
The New York Giants ushered in the John Harbaugh era with a sloppy and uninspired 13-10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings at MetLife Stadium on Saturday.
There were few positives to take away from the game, which featured the Giants committing seven penalties while amassing just 201 yards and turning the ball over twice. However, much of that can be attributed to Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores, who unexpectedly used exotic looks and late-season blitzes rarely seen in preseason action.
Here's a quick look at the snap counts from Saturday's preseason-opening loss.
Offensive snaps: 54Defensive snaps: 59Special teams snaps: 24
There's not too much to note from the snap counts. They were widely distributed, as they usually are in preseason games, with rookie linebacker Jack Kelly leading the team with 37 snaps. Fellow rookie, offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa, also got a healthy dose of playing time with 30 snaps.
#snaps #preseason #offensive #loss
There were few positives to take away from the game, which featured the Giants committing seven penalties while amassing just 201 yards and turning the ball over twice. However, much of that can be attributed to Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores, who unexpectedly used exotic looks and late-season blitzes rarely seen in preseason action.
Here's a quick look at the snap counts from Saturday's preseason-opening loss.
Offensive snaps: 54Defensive snaps: 59Special teams snaps: 24
There's not too much to note from the snap counts. They were widely distributed, as they usually are in preseason games, with rookie linebacker Jack Kelly leading the team with 37 snaps. Fellow rookie, offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa, also got a healthy dose of playing time with 30 snaps.
#snaps #preseason #offensive #loss
2 months ago
It wasn't a particularly entertaining ordeal, but the Minnesota Vikings came away from their first preseason game with several positives. On a sunny day at MetLife Stadium, the Vikings set the tone early in a 13-10 win, offering optimism that their offseason goal of improving the run game could translate into on-field production.
Of course, improving the run game is only one factor in returning Minnesota's offense to prominence. Kevin O'Connell wanted improved quarterback play, and while Kyler Murray only threw three passes, Carson Wentz showed command of the offense that could lead one to believe that although one quarterback competition is settled, another could quietly be brewing.
Below are three instant takeaways from the Vikings' victory in their preseason opener.
Even O'Connell's most loyal defenders can't hide his team's deficiencies in the run game. Since taking over in 2022, Minnesota has ranked in the bottom 10 in rushing yards three times, never higher than 19th in 2024. The Vikings hired former Dolphins offensive coordinator Frank Smith to emphasize a wide-zone running scheme, hoping it would make teams think twice about doubling Justin Jefferson.
Minnesota's first drive gave us a glimpse of what could be coming. Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason combined for six runs for 44 yards, each breaking off a run of 15-plus yards on the drive. On top of the offensive line providing good rushing lanes, rookie fullback Max Bredeson helped Jones pop off for an 18-yard gain on the Vikings' first play from scrimmage.
#improving
Of course, improving the run game is only one factor in returning Minnesota's offense to prominence. Kevin O'Connell wanted improved quarterback play, and while Kyler Murray only threw three passes, Carson Wentz showed command of the offense that could lead one to believe that although one quarterback competition is settled, another could quietly be brewing.
Below are three instant takeaways from the Vikings' victory in their preseason opener.
Even O'Connell's most loyal defenders can't hide his team's deficiencies in the run game. Since taking over in 2022, Minnesota has ranked in the bottom 10 in rushing yards three times, never higher than 19th in 2024. The Vikings hired former Dolphins offensive coordinator Frank Smith to emphasize a wide-zone running scheme, hoping it would make teams think twice about doubling Justin Jefferson.
Minnesota's first drive gave us a glimpse of what could be coming. Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason combined for six runs for 44 yards, each breaking off a run of 15-plus yards on the drive. On top of the offensive line providing good rushing lanes, rookie fullback Max Bredeson helped Jones pop off for an 18-yard gain on the Vikings' first play from scrimmage.
#improving
2 months ago
The Minnesota Vikings lost veteran safety Jamal Adams to a significant injury in their 13-10 preseason win over the New York Giants on Aug. 15 at MetLife Stadium. Moreover, the injury to Adams has many wondering whether the Vikings will look to convince Harrison Smith to return.
Smith has yet to decide whether he wants to play this 2026 NFL season, and with Minnesota's safety depth chart taking a major hit, it comes as no surprise that many want the veteran safety to return.
Despite Adams's injury, which sounds season-ending, Judd Zulgad of Purple Daily doesn't believe the Vikings will call Smith to convince him to return, instead letting the veteran take his time.
"I've seen some calls since then on social platforms: Harrison Smith has to come back," Zulgad said on the Aug. 15 edition of "Purple Daily." "Well, keep in mind that is a possibility still. I don't think [the Vikings are] going to call him now and say, 'You have to come back now.' It's my theory that there is something planned out here, and maybe he might not come back, but I don't think that this is going to expedite his decision.
"I don't think he was ever coming to training camp. And I don't think he was ever going to play, of course, in a preseason game. So I don't know that this has a huge impact unless he told them, 'I'm not coming back,' and they signed Jamal Adams."
#don 't #safety
Smith has yet to decide whether he wants to play this 2026 NFL season, and with Minnesota's safety depth chart taking a major hit, it comes as no surprise that many want the veteran safety to return.
Despite Adams's injury, which sounds season-ending, Judd Zulgad of Purple Daily doesn't believe the Vikings will call Smith to convince him to return, instead letting the veteran take his time.
"I've seen some calls since then on social platforms: Harrison Smith has to come back," Zulgad said on the Aug. 15 edition of "Purple Daily." "Well, keep in mind that is a possibility still. I don't think [the Vikings are] going to call him now and say, 'You have to come back now.' It's my theory that there is something planned out here, and maybe he might not come back, but I don't think that this is going to expedite his decision.
"I don't think he was ever coming to training camp. And I don't think he was ever going to play, of course, in a preseason game. So I don't know that this has a huge impact unless he told them, 'I'm not coming back,' and they signed Jamal Adams."
#don 't #safety
2 months ago
New York Giants' young quarterback Jaxson Dart took a massive hit from the Minnesota Vikings' Jay Ward in the first quarter on Saturday at MetLife Stadium. Dart was removed from the game and sent to the medical tent.
After Dart was checked out by medical personnel, he re-entered the game and eventually threw a touchdown pass. The Vikings won 13-10, but Dart had questions about the NFL concussion protocol after the game.
Dart met with reporters at a post-game press conference where he openly wondered why he's getting tested for a concussion every time he gets hit.
"I really respect the rules and the thought behind what the NFL has of keeping players healthy and reviewing things," Dart said. "At the same time, I'm still puzzled by it just feeling like every time that I get hit, I find my way in there, which at times, I'm still trying to wrap my head around."
Playing in just the first half against Minnesota, Dart was 3-of-4 passing for 26 yards, 1 touchdown pass, and was sacked 2 times for 15 yards in losses.
#minnesota
After Dart was checked out by medical personnel, he re-entered the game and eventually threw a touchdown pass. The Vikings won 13-10, but Dart had questions about the NFL concussion protocol after the game.
Dart met with reporters at a post-game press conference where he openly wondered why he's getting tested for a concussion every time he gets hit.
"I really respect the rules and the thought behind what the NFL has of keeping players healthy and reviewing things," Dart said. "At the same time, I'm still puzzled by it just feeling like every time that I get hit, I find my way in there, which at times, I'm still trying to wrap my head around."
Playing in just the first half against Minnesota, Dart was 3-of-4 passing for 26 yards, 1 touchdown pass, and was sacked 2 times for 15 yards in losses.
#minnesota
2 months ago
All summer, national soccer teams played on a grass field within MetLife Stadium during the World Cup. In the second NFL game back on the field's usual artificial turf surface, a player suffered a non-contact injury.
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jamal Adams suffered a knee injury during his team's preseason opener against the New York Giants, Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said after the game. O'Connell said the injury was "not good" and did not provide additional details.
Adams was tracking Giants receiver Calvin Austin while playing in coverage on a second-and-12 play when the injury happened. While following Austin's sprint across the width of the field, Adams stumbled and fell forward. After hitting the ground, he immediately rolled over onto his backside and grabbed his knee.
GIANTS-VIKINGS: Jaxson Dart gets another concussion check in preseason opener
Adams went to the blue medical tent on the Vikings' sideline after the play. After an initial evaluation in the tent, Minnesota's medical staff carted him back to the locker room.
#adams #Giants #game
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jamal Adams suffered a knee injury during his team's preseason opener against the New York Giants, Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said after the game. O'Connell said the injury was "not good" and did not provide additional details.
Adams was tracking Giants receiver Calvin Austin while playing in coverage on a second-and-12 play when the injury happened. While following Austin's sprint across the width of the field, Adams stumbled and fell forward. After hitting the ground, he immediately rolled over onto his backside and grabbed his knee.
GIANTS-VIKINGS: Jaxson Dart gets another concussion check in preseason opener
Adams went to the blue medical tent on the Vikings' sideline after the play. After an initial evaluation in the tent, Minnesota's medical staff carted him back to the locker room.
#adams #Giants #game
