Week 2 features a Super Bowl 59 rematch between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs.
The Indianapolis Colts, led by quarterback Daniel Jones, are aiming for their first 2-0 start since 2009.
Former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson returns to face his old team as head coach of the Chicago Bears.

There were 12 one-score games during the opening week of the regular season. What does Week 2 have in store?

This week features four games that showcase two teams that are 1-0, including a Los Angeles Chargers vs. Las Vegas Raiders AFC West battle that concludes Week 2.

The game of the week is a Super Bowl 59 rematch between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs, who are a slight home underdog, are out for revenge following a blowout Super Bowl loss.

According to NFL Research, the average margin of victory in Week 1 was 7.56 points. It marked the third-lowest margin of victory in Week 1 since 1970. There are sure to be more close games this week. USA TODAY Sports’ Tyler Dragon provides his five things to watch in Week 2:  

Can Daniel Jones help lead Colts to first 2-0 start in over 15 years?

Jones played surprisingly well in a 33-8 thrashing of the Dolphins. His 115.9 passer rating was the sixth highest in the NFL during opening week. Can Jones build on his Week 1 performance?

The Colts have the luxury of two straight home games to begin the regular season. Indy hasn’t started a season 2-0 since 2009, when Peyton Manning was the quarterback and led the team to Super Bowl 44.

Head coach Shane Steichen’s decision to start Jones over Anthony Richardson Sr. will be justified if Jones helps the Colts beat the Denver Broncos.

The Broncos defense poses a significant test. After leading the league with 63 sacks last season, the Broncos recorded an NFL-high six sacks and allowed a league-low 133 total yards of offense in their Week 1 victory.

Super Bowl 57 and 59 rematch

This superb matchup marks the 11th rematch of a Super Bowl in the following season all-time. The reigning Super Bowl champ has won seven of the past 10 rematches.

The Eagles dismantled the Chiefs in Super Bowl 59 after Kansas City got the better of Philly in Super Bowl 57. Patrick Mahomes was under duress throughout the championship game in New Orleans, getting sacked a career-most six times despite zero blitzes by Philadelphia.

Mahomes and the Chiefs are out for revenge in this one but will be without their No. 1 wide receiver Rashee Rice (suspended) and possibly their second best wideout Xavier Worthy (shoulder). Meanwhile, the Eagles will have defensive tackle Jalen Carter back after his foolish spitting incident.

Will Kansas City’s revamped O-line protect Mahomes better? Mahomes was sacked twice and pressured 15 times in the Chiefs’ Week 1 loss.

Mahomes is in danger of the first 0-2 start of his career. The Eagles have won seven straight games, including the playoffs, dating back to last season.

Trouble in Miami?

Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel didn’t hold back when asked about Tua Tagovailoa’s performance in a woeful Week 1 loss.

‘I think I saw a quarterback play that was less than to be desired, which Tua absolutely knows,’ McDaniel told reporters this week. ‘He’s the captain and the franchise quarterback and everybody kind of fell victim to something similar.’

NFL opens review of latest allegations against Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill

To make matters worse, wide receiver Tyreek Hill was visibly frustrated on the sideline last week.

The vibes aren’t good in South Beach, and McDaniel’s seat gets warmer with every loss. The positive news is the Dolphins have won four straight contests against the New England Patriots.

New England will also look to avoid a 0-2 start. Patriots wideout Stefon Diggs has a career average of 93 receiving yards versus Miami.

Ben Johnson returns to Detroit

Johnson returns to the Motor City where he shined as an offensive coordinator from 2022-2024.

The Lions offense looked like it was impacted by Johnson’s absence in their season opener. Detroit was held out of the end zone until garbage time in the fourth quarter and went 5-15 on third down during a 27-13 loss.

‘Ben’s my friend. He’s always going to be my friend. But nothing about that’s going to change,’ Lions coach Dan Campbell said this week, per the Detroit News. ‘We’re going in, getting ready to play Chicago. We’re going to win this game. We have to.’

Johnson’s Bears had a strong start before they surrendered 21 fourth-quarter points in their opening game loss.

Whoever loses this divisional matchup will start 0-2 versus NFC North opponents, a tough early-season hole to recover from.

Jim Harbaugh and Pete Carroll meet again

The Harbaugh and Carroll rivalry goes all the way back to 2007 when Harbaugh was at Stanford and Carroll was at USC. The rivalry reignited when Harbaugh joined the San Francisco 49ers in 2011, a year after their NFC West foe Seattle Seahawk hired Carroll.

The rivalry is renewed as Carroll’s Raiders host the Los Angeles Chargers for the first time since Carroll was named head coach of the Silver & Black.

“I respect him a lot. He’s a great coach,” Harbaugh said of Carroll. “The competition, you can expect that a Pete Carroll team is gonna be really good.”

Carroll is 5-4 against Harbaugh in the NFL. Harbaugh went 2-1 versus Carroll when the two were college head coaches. Harbaugh’s Chargers swept the season series over the Carroll-less Raiders last year.

A secondary storyline is this AFC West tilt features the two running backs selected in the first round of the 2025 draft in Ashton Jeanty and Omarion Hampton. Jeanty rushed for 38 yards and a touchdown in his NFL debut. Hampton produced 48 rushing yards and had four runs result in first downs last week.

HOUSTON – Colorado football coach Deion Sanders tried out a new starting quarterback Friday night against Houston but didn’t get the kind of results he wanted and now might have to reconsider the position again after a 36-20 loss at TDECU Stadium.

As expected, Sanders started Ryan Staub, who answered the call at quarterback with an underwhelming  performance that included a slow start, one late touchdown pass and two fourth-quarter interceptions. Meanwhile, Houston kept hogging the ball in the second half and finished with five field goals from Cougars kicker Ethan Sanchez and two touchdown runs after halftime from quarterback Conner Weigman.

Staub, a redshirt sophomore, completed 19 of 35 passes for 204 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions.

He had risen to the starting position this week after a “tryout” performance last week coming off the bench in a 31-7 win against Delaware. He was listed as Colorado’s third-string quarterback as recently as a week ago, then shot up to No. 1 on Friday before starting slowly on his first four possessions against the Cougars, all of which ended in punts.

He recovered with two touchdown drives on his final two series before halftime, cutting Houston’s lead to 16-14. But it wasn’t enough.

The loss drops Colorado to 1-2 and adds uncertainty to the quarterback position, where Liberty transfer Kaidon Salter started the first two games for the Buffaloes. Houston improved to 3-0 in front of announced crowd of 37,899.

Colorado vs. Houston highlights

Final: Houston 36, Colorado 20

Houston adds another field goal

Another field goal from Ethan Sanchez gives Houston a 36-20 lead with 3:34 left. Sanchez this time hit from 49 yards, his fifth field goal of the game.

Colorado cuts into deficit

Colorado cuts Houston’s lead to 33-20 as Colorado quarterback Ryan Staub threw his first touchdown pass of the game with 4:34 remaining. Staub’s scoring pass to receiver Joseph Williams went 37 yards on second down.

The ensuing two-point attempt failed, leaving the Buffaloes with too little, too late. Staub has completed 18 of 32 passes for 191 yards and one touchdown with one interception.

Houston pushes lead to 33-14

Houston quarterback Conner Weigman scored a 7-yard touchdown run, helping lift his team to a 33-14 lead with 11:39 left. The score ended a three-play, 61-yard possession highlighted by a 54-yard pass from Weigman to receiver Stephon Johnson on second down.

It’s Weigman’s second touchdown run of the game.

Colorado has had only nine plays for minus-5 yards in the second half.

Houston leads 26-14

Houston running back Dean Connors burst left on an 18-yard run before crashing just short of the front corner of the end zone. But Houston followed through with a quarterback sneak for a touchdown on the next play, helping the Cougars extend their lead to 26-14 with 1:21 left in the third quarter.

Colorado has only had the ball for three plays so far in the third quarter. 

Houston leads 19-14

Houston leads 19-14 after another field goal from Houston kicker Ethan Sanchez, this time from 35 yards with 6:25 left in the third quarter. That makes Sanchez 4-for-4 on field-goal tries for the night as Colorado’s defense once again bent but didn’t break. The Houston drive lasted 8:35 and went 57 yards in 17 plays. The Buffaloes haven’t had the ball yet in the second half.

Houston loses another offensive lineman

Houston offensive lineman McKenzie Angello limped off the field after being injured with 11:14 left in the third quarter, marking at least the second injury of the game for Houston’s offensive front. Houston lineman David Ndukwe was carted off in the first half with an apparent leg injury.

Houston leads at halftime 16-14

Quarterback Ryan Staub led his team downfield with passes of 36 and 25 yards before scrambling for 19 yards to the goal line and nearly scoring a touchdown to end the first half. The ball popped loose from him short of the end zone but was recovered by tight end Zach Atkins for a Colorado touchdown with 26 seconds left in the first half.

The score cut Houston’s lead to 16-14 after Staub seemed to catch fire during this two-minute drill, much like he did to end the first half last week in a 31-7 win against Delaware.

Staub is 12-for-18 passing for 120 yards. He started slowly, having led his team to punts on their first four possessions. But he’s since led his team downfield for touchdowns on their final two series of the second quarter.

Another field goal lifts Houston to 16-7 lead

Houston kicker Ethan Sanchez is 3-for-3 on field-goal tries after drilling a 47-yarder with 1:45 left in the first half. The kick gives the Cougars a 16-7 lead after Colorado scored on the previous drive. Sanchez has scored from 52, 43 and 47 yards so far. 

Colorado running game wakes up

Colorado put together its best drive of the game so far to cut Houston’s lead to 13-7 with 7:33 left before halftime. Running back Simeon Price, a transfer from Coastal Carolina, took off on a 38-yard touchdown run to cap a 93-yard drive for the Buffaloes. A pass interference call against Houston enabled it when Colorado faced third down from its own 7-yard line early in the series. Instead of punting again, the Buffs got a first down and took advantage of it.

Colorado offense fails to convert again

The Buffaloes under new quarterback Ryan Staub have gone three-and-out on three straight possessions while Houston has scored on all three of its possessions. It’s not clear how long this will go on before coach Deion Sanders switches quarterbacks. Houston leads 13-0 with 12:43 left in the first half.

Colorado’s only first downs in the game came on its first series. 

Deion Sanders calls his defense ‘hot garbage’

The Cougars are now up 13-0 after nailing a 43-yard field goal with 14:13 left in the first half. The Cougars have scored on all three of their possessions and have outgained Colorado 181-45 in total yards. After the first quarter, Colorado coach Deion Sanders told ESPN his defense looked like “hot garbage.”

Another three-and-out for Ryan Staub

On Staub’s third series, the Buffaloes went three-and-out again. Staub got sacked and threw two incompletions and is now 6-for-9 passing for 42 yards. He hasn’t driven his team farther than the Houston 47-yard line. Houston still leads 10-0 late in the first quarter.

Houston takes 10-0 lead

Houston quarterback Conner Weigman took off on a 49-yard run down the right side of the field on first down to set up a touchdown for the Cougars with 3:52 left in the first quarter. Running back Dean Connors capped the five-play, 79-yard drive with a 4-yard touchdown run.

Houston has outgained Colorado 137-36 in total yards and has six first downs compared to two for Colorado after two possessions each for both teams.

Ryan Staub’s second drive fizzles

On Ryan Staub’s second drive, Colorado went three-and-out before punting. He completed an 8-yard pass but then threw an incompletion on third down and 2. He’s now 5-for-7 passing for 32 yards. A big question hovering over him is how long coach Deion Sanders will stick with him if he fails to march the team downfield. 

Houston takes 3-0 lead

Houston kicker Ethan Sanchez kicked a 52-yard field goal that barely cleared the crossbar to lift the Cougars to a 3-0 lead with 6:42 left in the first quarter. The kick capped a 10-play drive that went 63 yards after starting at Houston’s own 3-yard line.

Houston lineman carted off

Houston offensive lineman David Ndukwe was carted off the field with an apparent leg injury with 6:48 left in the first quarter and the game tied 0-0. A Colorado defender apparently fell on his leg, leading to a stoppage in play as he was helped onto the cart and taken off the field. 

Ndukwe sat up in the cart and waved to the crowd as he left.

Ryan Staub starts game, leads stalled drive

Ryan Staub indeed did start the game for Colorado at quarterback, but his first drive petered out when he underthrew a pass over the middle on third down and 12 from the Houston 47-yard line. He completed 4 of 5 passes for 24 yards. Houston takes over with 10:39 left in the first quarter.

When is Colorado vs Houston game?

Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, Sept. 12 from TDECU Stadium in Houston.

How to watch Colorado vs Houston

The game will be televised on ESPN and also is available on Fubo.

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Colorado vs Houston odds

College football odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook; Odds updated Sept. 11. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

Spread: Houston (-4.5)
Moneyline: Houston (-200), Colorado (+165)
Total: 45.5 points

Ryan Staub warming up with first-team offense

Colorado quarterback Ryan Staub warmed up with the first-team offensive line about 30 minutes before the game. He also was listed on top of the depth chart distributed in the press box before the game. If he starts as expected, it would be his second career start and first since a 23-17 loss at Utah to end the regular season in 2023.

Tent covering portable toilet falls down

Colorado coach Deion Sanders has been open about his health issues since having his cancerous bladder removed in May. Earlier this week, he spoke about the portable toilet he has on the sideline in case he needs it. He said he hasn’t used it yet but joked about somebody possibly using it in a game and whether a wind gust might knock it down to reveal the occupant on the toilet.

Well, guess what happened hours before Friday’s game?

Colorado brought a Depend-sponsored portable toilet with him to Houston and put it on the sideline, but the tent that covers it fell down. No one was in it at the time.

Pop-Tarts Bowl credentialed for this game

Representatives from the Pop-Tarts Bowl in Orlando have been credentialed for this Big 12 Conference opener. After the College Football Playoff has filled its bracket, the Pop-Tarts Bowl on Dec. 27 matches the top selection from the Atlantic Coast Conference against the second selection from the Big 12.

Scouts from the Buffalo Bills, San Francisco 49ers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New Orleans Saints and New York Giants also had assigned seats in the press box.

Who are Colorado’s other two quarterbacks?

Before Friday, Liberty transfer Kaidon Salter had started the first two games for Colorado. Heralded freshman Julian Lewis previously was listed as the No. 2 QB. Salter is a dual threat quarterback who led Liberty to a 13-1 record in 2023. He played the entire season opener for Colorado on Aug. 29, a 27-20 loss against Georgia Tech. But then in the Delaware game, Sanders said he wanted to give each of his three quarterbacks at least two series initially and then see who would emerge.

Salter led the team to a 10-0 lead on his first two series vs. Delaware. Lewis’s first two possessions ended in punts.

Who is Ryan Staub, the new Colorado quarterback?

Staub is a redshirt sophomore from Stevenson Ranch, California, who served as backup the past two seasons under Deion Sanders’ quarterback son Shedeur. He barely played except for the final regular season game of 2023, when Shedeur was injured. He played well in the game but lost 23-17.

He was listed as Colorado’s third-string quarterback as recently as last week but was put in the game on a tryout basis of sorts last week vs. Delaware with 45 seconds left before halftime. The Buffaloes led at the time 10-7. By the time he left the game in the second half, Colorado led 31-7 after Staub had led the team on three touchdown drives in four possessions, highlighted by touchdown passes of 21 and 71 yards. The Buffaloes won 31-7.

That led coach Deion Sanders to consider starting Staub vs. Houston.

Why is this a key game for Deion Sanders?

It’s the Big 12 Conference opener for both teams. It’s also a key test for Colorado at the most important position on the field. Who will be Colorado’s quarterback this season? Deion Sanders said he wants to settle on one quarterback and not play “musical chairs” in the position. Ryan Staub could steal the job if he plays well. If not, the Buffs might go back to Liberty transfer Kaidon Salter.

Announcers for Colorado vs Houston

ESPN play-by-play broadcaster Anish Shroff will call the game along with former Houston quarterback Andre Ware, the 1989 Heisman Trophy winner. They will be joined by sideline reporter Paul Carcaterra.

Colorado injury update

Wide receiver Omarion Miller is expected to be out a second consecutive game with a hamstring injury. Running back Dallan Hayden could make his season debut if he comes back from a hand injury.

How will Colorado win or lose this game?

Follow reporter Brent Schrotenboer @Schrotenboer. Email: bschrotenb@usatoday.com

An ACC official has reportedly quit out of frustration after how a review was handled during the Week 2 college football game between Syracuse and UConn, according to ESPN.

Gary Patterson, an ACC official since 2002, was the head referee of the matchup, and reportedly terminated his contract after the officiating crew had to backtrack plays due to a review of a potential fumble by Syracuse quarterback Steve Angeli.

Patterson was set to officiate the Backyard Brawl rivalry between Pitt and West Virginia on Saturday, Sept. 13, before terminating his contract.

ESPN reported the situation that led to Patterson’s decision occurred with 1:02 remaining in the second quarter, when Steve Angeli and Syracuse faced first-and-10 from their own 25-yard line. Angeli’s arm was hit as he threw on the play, and officials immediately ruled it an incomplete pass.

Angeli’s pass on second down was nearly intercepted, but two UConn defenders collided.

Patterson’s frustration mounted after second down, as a flag was thrown after the second-down play. It was unclear as to why the flag was thrown at first, but it turned out that the ACC’s command center had signaled to review the first-down pass for being a potential fumble, despite second down already being played. The on-field officials, including Patterson, weren’t signaled for review in time before the second-down play.

Patterson and the command center then discussed the potential fumble on first down, before ruling the play was upheld and there was no fumble. The situation negated the second-down play, despite Angeli nearly tossing an interception.

Here’s a look at the situation, which unfolded starting at the 58:19 mark in the video below:

‘Sources who have reviewed numerous camera angles of the sequence said there was no physical indication by any official on the field that they had been buzzed by the replay booth before the second-down snap,’ ESPN wrote. ‘An ACC spokesperson said that officials were buzzed to initiate the review but that the timing was not ideal for it to be a seamless replay.’

ESPN reported the ACC has addressed how the situation was handled internally. ESPN’s rules expert, Bill LeMonnier, also said the instance was the fault of either the replay booth or command center, not the on-field officials.

The 2025 World Track and Field Championships will take place in Tokyo, Japan from September 13-21.
More than 2,000 athletes from around 200 countries are expected to compete at Japan National Stadium.
Top American athletes include Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Noah Lyles, and Sha’Carri Richardson.

The best track and field athletes in the world will be crowned this month.

More than 2,000 athletes from roughly 200 countries will travel to Tokyo to compete at the 2025 World Track and Field Championships. It’s the second time Tokyo has hosted the event and first time since 1991.

The world championships begin Sept. 13 and conclude Sept. 21.

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Noah Lyles and Ryan Crouser are part of a large contingent of U.S. athletes in Tokyo. Faith Kipyegon, Mondo Duplantis and Letsile Tebogo are a few of the star athletes who represent other countries.

Medals are on the line during the nine-day championships. Here’s how to watch the 2025 World Track and Field Championships:

How to watch 2025 World Track and Field Championships

NBC, CNBC, Peacock and USA Network will provide coverage of the championships. The broadcast schedule can be found here.

Where are 2025 World Track and Field Championships

Japan National Stadium in Tokyo will be the primary venue for world championships. It’s the same stadium that hosted track and field at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

“As one of the largest athletics stadiums in the world, the main stadium facilities in Tokyo are best in class – and the more than 40 million people in the Greater Tokyo area present massive growth opportunities for our sport,” World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said in a statement.

2025 World Track and Field Championships event schedule

The nine-day event schedule can be found here.

Who are U.S. athletes to watch

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone (Women’s 400, Women’s 4×400*)

Noah Lyles (Men’s 100, Men’s 200, Men’s 4×100*)

Ryan Crouser (Men’s shot put)

Grant Holloway (Men’s 110 hurdles)

Valarie Allman (Women’s discus)

Masai Russell (Women’s 100 hurdles)

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden (Women’s 100, Women’s 200, Women’s 4×100*)

Rai Benjamin (Men’s 400 hurdles, Men’s 4×400*)

Sha’Carri Richardson (Women’s 100, Women’s 4×100*)

Who are international athletes to watch

Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon (Women’s 1,500, Women’s 5,000)

Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson (Men’s 100, Men’s 4×100*)

Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo (Men’s 100, Men’s 200, Men’s 4×400*)

Saint Lucia’s Julien Alfred (Women’s 100, Women’s 200)

Jamaica’s Shericka Jackson (Women’s 100, Women’s 200, Women’s 4×100*)

Sweden’s Armand Duplantis (Men’s pole vault)

*Denotes relay participants are subject to change

With Canelo Alvarez’s undisputed super middleweight title on the line, the Mexican star will be fighting more than Terence Crawford on Saturday, Sept. 13 in Las Vegas.

He’ll also be fighting for his legacy.

Aris Pina, a voter for the International Boxing Hall of Famer, said he thinks Alvarez ranks among the Top 30 boxers all-time. Barry Tompkins, a highly regarded boxing analyst, said he thinks Alvarez is in contention for the mythical crown of best Mexican boxer ever.

The prevailing sentiment: Alvarez’s legacy hinges in part on the outcome of his fight against Crawford, who like Alvarez, has spent time atop the pound-for-pound rankings. Alvarez is 63-2-2 with 39 knockouts.

“His record speaks for itself,’’ Tompkins said. “And to his credit, he’s fought everyone who’s come along.’’

But he has not fought Crawford, who is 41-0 with 31 knockouts and, like Alvarez, a shoo-in as a Hall-of-Fame inductee. With Crawford jumping two weight classes, to 168 pounds from 154 pounds, a victory would damage Alvarez’s legacy, which needs cementing.

Julio Cesar Chavez Sr., who was widely regarded as the best pound-for-pound boxer in the early 1990s and finished his career with a record of 107-6-2 with 85 KOs, has long been considered the best Mexican fighter ever. Tompkins said Alvarez belongs in the conversation.

“Definitely in the conversation,’’ Tompkins told USA TODAY Sports.

Pina said he thinks there’s more work to do.

“If he beats Crawford and he beats him convincingly and goes on to beat (David Benavidez) or something like that, I could easily see him if someone were to say, ‘OK, he’s the No. 1 greatest Mexican fighter ever,’ ” Pina told USA TODAY Sports. “I probably wouldn’t even really argue.’ ”

Learning in the ring

In Mexico, with the option to turn pro as early as 15, Alvarez did just that. He won 11 of his first 13 fights by knockout and began to develop a reputation as a tough fighter with a rock solid chin and impressive defense.

He will carry those attributes into the 68th fight of his pro career.

“Through all the styles that he’s had to fight coming up to become the most well-rounded fighter you’ve seen, many have seen in years,’’ Pina said.

At 23, Alvarez stepped in the ring with Floyd Mayweather Jr., who was then 36 and considerably more experienced. Mayweather won by majority decision and handed Alvarez the first loss of his career.

He won his next 16 fights and went more than eight years without another loss.

“What we’ve learned from that is that he was able to bounce back,’’ Pina said. “Floyd dominated more or less, but Alvarez had his moments and it gave people hope that, ‘Hey, maybe he can learn from this.’ He absolutely did. He became a more complete fighter.

“And each fight it got gradual even more. You could see that.’’

In 2017, Gennadiy Golovkin had emerged as one of the hardest punchers in boxing. Top fighters steered clear.

Not Alvarez.

So began their trilogy.

It started with a draw in which Golovkin appeared to win, but Alvarez atoned in their second fight with a victory by split decision. He won their third fight by unanimous decision.

“He was much better in the rematch than he was the first fight, which clearly shows he learned what some of Golovkin tendencies,’’ Pina said.

Now 35, Alvarez still is a hybrid of brains and brawn. He suffered his second career loss in 2022, when he moved up to the 175-pound light heavyweight division and lost to Dmitry Bivol by unanimous decision.

Since then, he has won six fights in a row, without a knockout or a close call.

“He’s a pro,’’ Tompkins said, “and he does what he needs to do to win the fight.’’

On Saturday, Alvarez will be looking to win for the 64th time of his career and potentially a legacy-cementing victory.

The Detroit Tigers and their fans are holding their breath after ace Tarik Skubal exited Friday night’s game against the Miami Marlins in the fourth inning with an apparent injury.

Skubal, the reigning Cy Young winner and heavy favorite to win the award again this season, removed his glove and grabbed his left side with his right hand after getting Eric Wagaman to fly out for the first out in the bottom of the fourth inning at LoanDepot Park. Manager A.J. Hinch and a Tigers trainer came out to talk to Skubal, and he exited the game after a brief conversation.

Skubal allowed four hits, including two home runs, and exited after 45 pitches with the Tigers trailing 3-1. He entered Friday’s contest 13-4 with an American League-best 2.10 ERA.

The Marlins cruised to an 8-2 victory over the Tigers.

Tigers manager A.J. Hinch on Tarik Skubal injury

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Another day, another injury update from the San Francisco 49ers.

Less than a full week into the 2025 NFL season and San Francisco is dealing with injuries to key players on offense. Tight end George Kittle is on injured reserve and wideout Jauan Jennings may miss time with injury as well from the 49ers’ Week 1 win over the Seattle Seahawks.

Head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed on Friday, Sept. 12, that the team will be without quarterback Brock Purdy for Sunday’s road game against the New Orleans Saints, per multiple reports.

Purdy completed 26 of 35 passes for 277 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions in the 49ers’ win last week in Seattle.

His second touchdown was the go-ahead score to tight end Jake Tonges.

With Purdy out, the 49ers will turn to former first-round pick Mac Jones to make his first start of the year. The one-time Pro Bowler signed with San Francisco this offseason to be the backup quarterback and brings multiple years of starting experience to the team.

When will Brock Purdy return?

Purdy’s return date is uncertain at this point. It depends on how fast he can recover from his turf toe and shoulder injuries.

Here’s the 49ers’ upcoming schedule through October:

Week 2: Sept. 14 at New Orleans Saints
Week 3: Sept. 21 vs. Arizona Cardinals
Week 4: Sept. 28 vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
Week 5: Oct. 2 at Los Angeles Rams on ‘Thursday Night Football’
Week 6: Oct. 12 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Week 7: Oct. 19 vs. Atlanta Falcons on ‘Sunday Night Football’
Week 8: Oct. 26 at Houston Texans

If Purdy’s recovery is two weeks, that puts him back in the lineup in Week 4 versus the Jaguars. If it’s more like five, Purdy may be starting again after the long break following Week 5’s ‘Thursday Night Football’ game in Los Angeles.

49ers QB depth chart

Jones is the next man up for San Francisco and the only other quarterback on the active roster following Week 1. Here’s how the position looks in San Francisco:

Brock Purdy (injured)
Mac Jones
Adrian Martinez (practice squad)
Kurtis Rourke (non-football injury list)

The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox began a crucial three-game series at Fenway Park on Friday, Sept. 12, with the rivals jockeying for the American League’s top wild-card spot while trying to chase down the Toronto Blue Jays atop the AL East.

The Yankees (82-65) emerged victorious in the opener behind stellar pitching from starter Luis Gil (4-1) and another home run from slugger Aaron Judge as New York shut down the Red Sox in the 4-1 win. Judge put the Yankees on the board in the top of first inning when he mashed a 468-foot solo homer to center field for his 47th dinger of the season. The 362nd home run of Judge’s career moved him past legendary Joe DiMaggio for fourth most in Yankees’ history.

Meanwhile, Gil stymied the Red Sox batters, holding Boston hitless through six innings. Gil struck out four and walked four before giving way to the bullpen in the seventh. Finally with two outs in the frame, the Red Sox (81-67) got on the board when Nate Eaton hit a solo home run to left field. Boston’s only other hit of the game was a single by Alex Bregman in the bottom of the eighth.

Starter Lucas Giolito (10-4) took the loss for the Red Sox.

Neither team gained ground on Toronto, who maintained a three-game lead in the AL East after the Blue Jays beat the Orioles 6-1, but the Yankees increased their lead in the wild card race, moving to 1½ games up on the Red Sox. Boston (8-3 against the Yankees) has already clinched the head-to-head tiebreaker against New York, giving the Red Sox the edge should the teams be tied after 162 games.

Max Fried (16-5) will take the mound for New York, and Brayan Bello (11-6) will start for Boston in the second game of the series, Saturday, Sept. 13 at 4:10 p.m. ET.

Scroll below for highlights and a recap of Friday’s game:

Yankees beat Red Sox 4-1

The New York Yankees opened a three-game series against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park with a 4-1 victory. Four Yankees pitchers limited the Red Sox to one run and two hits.

Nate Eaton homers for Red Sox’s first hit

Right fielder Nate Eaton ended the New York Yankees’ combined no-hitter bid with a solo home run to left in the bottom of the seventh inning off reliever Fernando Cruz. The right-hander entered the game after Yankees starter Luis Gil threw six no-hit innings. Cruz promptly struck out the first two batters he faced before Eaton finally got Boston on the board with his solo shot. The Yankees lead 4-1 heading to the top of the eighth.

Yankees add two runs; Red Sox still hitless

The New York Yankees tacked on two runs in the top of the seventh inning to extend their lead to 4-0. The Boston Red Sox, meanwhile, head into the bottom of the seventh still seeking their first hit. Yankees starter Luis Gil threw six innings and struck out four while allowing four walks. Fernando Cruz has entered in relief to pitch the bottom of the seventh.

Red Sox seeking first hit

The Boston Red Sox have been held hitless by the Yankees through five innings. New York leads 2-0 heading into the top of the sixth.

Yankees increase lead

Cody Bellinger hit a two-out RBI single in the top of the third inning for the Yankees, allowing Judge to score and take a 2-0 lead.

Aaron Judge passes Joe DiMaggio on Yankees’ HR list

Aaron Judge hit a home run to take sole possession of fourth place, passing Joe DiMaggio (361), on the Yankees’ all-time home run list with 362.

Judge has the most on the list among right-handed hitters. Babe Ruth (left-handed hitter, 659), Mickey Mantle (switch hitter, 536) and Lou Gehrig (left-handed, 483) are all ahead of Judge on the overall list.

Judge tied with DiMaggio on Sept. 11, when he hit two home runs against the Detroit Tigers in a 9-3 home win.

The Yankees lead the Red Sox, 1-0, in the top of the first inning.

Where to watch Red Sox vs Yankees

Friday night’s game will stream on Apple TV+ with first pitch scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET.

Watch Yankees vs. Red Sox on Apple TV+

What time is Yankees vs. Red Sox game?

Friday’s game at Fenway Park begins at 7:10 p.m. ET.