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Getty Images The Texans’ offense has some good news and some bad news on the injury front. Houston wide receiver Brandin Cooks is expected to play today, but running back Duke Johnson is expected to miss today’s game against the Ravens. Cooks was listed as questionable with a quadriceps...

Getty Images Running back Duke Johnson might not be playing for the Texans against the Ravens on Sunday, so the team has elevated a running back from the practice squad for the day. Former Seahawk C.J. Prosise got the call. He’ll return to the practice squad after the game. Prosise signed to...

Getty Images Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is underrated by many. But not by Russell Wilson. Asked Friday by Dan Patrick whether he thinks he’s the best quarterback in the NFL, Wilson said, “Do I think I’m the best quarterback in the NFL? I believe so, without a doubt.” The reality is...

Getty Images Win, lose, or whatever, the Patriots notoriously slam the door on the prior season before the new season begins. The Ravens, one year after a 14-2 regular-season effort, aren’t doing that. After Sunday’s 38-6 win over the Browns, I asked Ravens coach John Harbaugh what he’s doing...

Getty Images Week Two of the 2020 NFL season kicked off on Thursday with a win by the Browns and it continues with 14 more games on Sunday, which means that the 28 teams in those games submitted their final injury reports of the week on Friday. The teams playing on Monday night won’t release...

Getty Images Texas defensive end J.J. Watt has spent the week on practice report as limited with a hip injury. But Watt will play Sunday against the Ravens. He was not given a designation. Watt, 31, has played all 16 games only once the past four seasons. That came in 2018 when he made 16...

Getty Images Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson loves having company. Primarily, because he has more of it than ever before. Watson was one of 10 Black quarterbacks to start in Week One, the most in NFL history. “It’s something cool,” Watson said, via Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle...

Getty Images When he was discussing the Ravens’ crowded backfield in June, offensive coordinator Greg Roman said that he loved good problems like having several talented running backs on a roster. Roman’s view of the backfield doesn’t sound any different in September than it did back then...

Getty Images The Ravens got left tackle Ronnie Stanley back at practice on Thursday. Stanley injured his hip in the Week One win over the Browns and did not take part in Wednesday’s session. That came after head coach John Harbaugh said on Monday that he anticipated Stanley would be on the...

Getty Images Ravens coach John Harbaugh says Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson will be a unique challenge on Sunday because of how long he holds onto the football. Harbaugh said that Watson is one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL and that his ability to extend plays rather than throw the...

Getty Images Texans defensive end J.J. Watt went on the practice report Wednesday with a hip injury that limited him. He remained limited Thursday. Running back Duke Johnson (ankle), receiver Brandin Cooks (quadriceps) and offensive lineman Tytus Howard (ankle) also remained limited. The...

Getty Images Hall of Fame tight end and legendary Bears coach Mike Ditka continues to express strong opinions about players who protest before games. The real question is why do media members keep asking for his opinion, when we already know it? “You don’t like the game, get out of it,” Ditka...

Getty Images The 2019 NFL MVP got his 2020 season off to a rousing start. Lamar Jackson was 20-of-25 for 275 yards and three touchdowns and he ran seven times for 45 yards as the Ravens routed the Browns 38-6 to open the season with a victory. One week won’t be enough for him to repeat as the...

Getty Images The Ravens took a 38-6 lead over the Browns with 13:06 left in the game. The Ravens nevertheless left quarterback Lamar Jackson in the game for one more drive. During that drive, Jackson took a big hit. After the game, coach John Harbaugh acknowledged that consideration was given...

Getty Images On Monday, PFT PM debuted as a weekday endeavor on Peacock, NBC’s new and wildly popular streaming service. On Tuesday, we handed out awards for Week One of the 2020 season. Offensive player of the week, defensive player of the week, coach of the week, and rookie of the week were...

Getty Images Adrian Clayborn sacked Lamar Jackson with less than nine minutes remaining Sunday. The Browns defensive lineman wrapped up the Ravens quarterback’s left leg and awkwardly dragged him down. Why, many wondered on social media, was Jackson still in the game with the Ravens up by 32...

Getty Images Kevin Stefanski’s debut as the head coach of the Browns did little to suggest that it was the dawn of a bright new era for football in Cleveland. The Ravens rolled over the Browns for a 38-6 win that saw Cleveland struggle in all three phases of the game. Quarterback Baker...

Getty Images Cowboys fans still are clamoring for Earl Thomas, perhaps even louder than they were since their team failed to rally against the Rams. The Cowboys still haven’t looked the free agent safety’s way. During his radio show Monday, Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones was...

Getty Images In 2017, the Ravens decided not to pursue quarterback Colin Kaepernick due in part to the anticipated customer reaction. In 2020, the Ravens have decided to ignore any potential customer reaction, and to support the ability of players to protest during the national anthem after...

Getty Images Marlon Humphrey had an interception in the first quarter. He went to the bench in the second quarter, appearing to be in a lot of pain. The Ravens cornerback is questionable with a shoulder injury. He has an interception and 8-yard return of Baker Mayfield that set up the...