Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders almost ended up with one of their AFC North rivals in the 2025 NFL Draft.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Sunday that the Baltimore Ravens – Cleveland’s Week 2 opponent – wanted to draft Sanders in the fifth round. When Sanders heard about the Ravens’ plan to draft him, he requested that they didn’t, Schefter reports.

Sanders reportedly cited Baltimore’s starting quarterback, two-time MVP Lamar Jackson, as a reason he wished to go elsewhere. Given Jackson’s success, Sanders knew he would not have a real chance to compete for the starting job within in the first few years of his career.

The Ravens selected offensive tackle Carson Vinson with the No. 141 overall pick instead, and Sanders landed with the Browns three picks later, after Cleveland traded up to No. 144.

As of Week 2 of his rookie season, Sanders is listed as the No. 3 quarterback on the Browns’ roster. Veteran Joe Flacco remains the starter, and fellow rookie – and third-round pick – Dillon Gabriel is QB2.

Who is the Ravens’ backup quarterback now if it isn’t Sanders?

Ravens QB depth chart

• Lamar Jackson
• Cooper Rush
• Tyler Huntley (practice squad)

Jackson is the Ravens’ two-time MVP starting quarterback and widely considered one of the best at his position in the NFL. He signed a five-year, $260 million contract extension with Baltimore in 2023 to keep him with the Ravens through 2027.

Rush spent the last four years in a second stint with the Dallas Cowboys as Dak Prescott’s backup quarterback. He signed a two-year, $6.2 million deal with the Ravens this offseason that could be worth over $12 million with incentives.

Rush is the only other quarterback on Baltimore’s active roster, though the team also has Huntley back on its practice squad for a third stint after he spent part of training camp with the Browns. Huntley previously backed up Jackson in Baltimore between 2020 and 2023. He was named to his first Pro Bowl appearance in 2022.

The Minnesota Lynx took care of business at home.

Despite trailing by as many as 10 points early, the Lynx handily defeated the Valkyries 101-72 at Target Center in Minneapolis during Game 1 of the best-of-three, first-round series of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs, led by a 20-point performance from Napheesa Collier. However, all eyes will be on Collier’s right ankle moving forward.

Collier, who was out for seven games in the regular season with a right ankle sprain, appeared to tweak her right ankle after Golden State’s Kate Martin fell on Collier as she fouled Martin on a 3-point attempt. Collier gingerly walked back to the bench and checked out of the game with 1:29 remaining in the third quarter. Collier didn’t return, but the Lynx were leading by double-digits at the time she exited.

Collier finished the night with 20 points, six rebounds, two assists and one steal, shooting 7-of-11 from the field and 1-of-3 from the 3-point line. Natisha Hiedeman added 18 points and Kayla McBride had 17 points.

REDEMPTION? Can the Minnesota Lynx channel 2017 magic and claim another championship?

Veronica Burton and Cecilia Zandalasini each had 14 points in the losing effort. Janelle Salaun added 13

Here’s everything you missed from the Valkyries-Lynx game on Sunday:

Player of the game

Natisha Hiedeman showed exactly why she’s in the running for sixth woman of the year. Hiedeman recorded 18 points, four assists and three rebounds in 25 minutes off the bench in Sunday’s win, which marks a playoff career high for Hiedeman. Hiedeman is paramount to the Lynx’s depth.

Why did Golden State Valkyries lose?

Golden State relies on the 3-point line more than any other team in the league. Nearly 38% of the Valkyries points come from beyond the arc this season and Golden State averages a league-leading 9.7 made 3s per game, but the 3-pointers weren’t falling on Sunday. The Valkyries finished 8-of-30 (26.7%) from beyond the arch and shot 32.1% from the field. That’s not going to get it done against the league-leading Lynx.

When is Game 2?

The Golden State Valkyries host the Minnesota Lynx at 10 p.m. ET (7 p.m. PT) on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at SAP Center in San Jose, California. The game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN.

End of 3Q: Lynx 79, Valkyries 58

The Lynx are breaking the game open. Minnesota outscored the Valkyries 32-18 in the third quarter and have a commanding 21-point lead heading into the fourth quarter, marking the largest of the game.

Napheesa Collier has a game-high 20 points, six rebounds and two assists.

Collier was called for her fourth personal foul on a closeout on Valkyries’ Kate Martin at the 3-point line with 1:29 remaining in the third quarter. Martin didn’t have space to land and fell on Collier’s right ankle. Collier, who missed seven games this season due to a right ankle sprain, gingerly walked back to the bench while referees reviewed the play and was visibly upset on the bench after the play.

DiJonai Carrington returned to the lineup for the Lynx after missing the final four games of the regular season with a left shoulder injury. Carrington added instant impact from the bench and knocked down a pair of 3-pointers.

The Lynx are outscoring the Valkyries 34-16 in the paint.

Halftime: Lynx 47, Valkyries 40

The Lynx outscored the Valkyries 26-11 in the second quarter to take a seven-point lead into halftime.

Kayla McBride leads the Lynx with a game-high 14 points, shooting 5-of-8 from the field and 2-of-3 from the 3-point line. Napheesa Collier, who picked up two quick fouls in the final minute of the second quarter, has 11 points and five rebounds, while Natisha Hiedeman has nine points in 14 minutes off the bench. Courtney Williams is still looking for points after going 0-of-4 in the first half.

Three of the Valkyries starters have reached double digits, led by 12 points from Temi Fagbenle. Veronica Burton played all 20 minutes in the first half and has 10 points, shooting 3-of-11 from the field and 3-of-7 from 3. Cecilia Zandalasini added 10 points.

End of Q1: Valkyries 28, Lynx 21

The Lynx appeared to have some nerves early, with the Valkyries building a 10-point lead with 4:15 remaining in the first quarter. But the Lynx settled in and went on a 12-4 run to cut Golden State’s lead to four. Then it was the Valkyries turn. They closed the first quarter on a 6-0 run to extend their lead to seven points.

The 3 ball is falling early for the Valkyries. Golden State is shooting 5-of-8 from the 3-point line and 50% from the field. Temi Fagbenle and Janelle Salaun each have eight points for the Valkyries, while Veronica Burton added six.

The Lynx were missing some easy shots at the rim early and finished the quarter shooting 40% from the field and 2-of-6 from 3. Natisha Hiedeman provided an instant spark for the Lynx off the bench and is up to five points.

Veronica Burton gives Valkyries early lead vs. Lynx

The Valkyries didn’t appear to have nerves to begin the franchise’s first playoff game. Golden State jumped to a 11-4 lead in the first quarter, with Veronica Burton knocking down two 3-pointers for six points.

What time is Golden State Valkyries at Minnesota Lynx?

The Minnesota Lynx host the Golden State Valkyries at 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PT) on Sunday, Sept. 14 at Target Center in Minneapolis. The game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN.

Minnesota Lynx starting lineup

Head coach: Cheryl Reeve

• 6 Bridget Carleton | F 6′ 2′ – Iowa State
• 8 Alanna Smith | F 6′ 4′ – Stanford
• 10 Courtney Williams | G 5′ 8′ – South Florida
• 21 Kayla McBride | G 5′ 11′ – Notre Dame
• 24 Napheesa Collier | F 6′ 1′ – UConn

Golden State Valkyries starting lineup

• 6 Kaila Charles | G 6′ 1′ – Maryland
• 12 Iliana Rupert | C 6′ 4′ – France
• 13 Janelle Salaun | F 6′ 2′ – France
• 14 Temi Fagbenle | C 6′ 4′ – USC
• 22 Veronica Burton | G 5′ 9′ – Northwestern

2025 WNBA playoff arrivals: Napheesa Collier serves

The Lynx saved some of their best looks of the year for the opening game. MVP candidate Napheesa Collier led the way for the Lynx with her cropped puffer vest, Jordan brand top and camo pants.

Lynx ready to ‘go to war’

The Minnesota Lynx are ready to ‘go to war for each other,’ forward Napheesa Collier declared.

The No. 1 seed Lynx will tipoff the 2025 WNBA playoffs on Sunday with a first-round matchup against the No. 8 Golden State Valkyries, who were swept by Minnesota in the regular-season (0-4), most recently in Thursday’s 72-53 blow out loss to end the regular season.

MVP candidate Collier had 19 points in the win, shooting 8-of-10 from the field and 3-of-4 from behind the arc. She finished the regular season averaging career-highs in points (22.9), field-goal percentage (53.1%) and blocks (1.5) and joins the exclusive 50-40-90 club. Collier is the second WNBA player to record 50% shooting from the field, 40% from the 3-point line and 90% from the free throw line, joining Elena Delle Donne (2019).

The Lynx are coming off a controversial 2024 WNBA Finals loss to the New York Liberty in a winner-take-all Game 5 that went to overtime.

‘We’re a better team just because we have that year of experience,’ she said following Thursday’s win over the Valkyries. ‘ We got to the very last possible game of the season last year. We know what it takes, so I think experience it makes us better. It made us hungrier. And obviously that’s something that we are thinking about going into the playoffs this year.’

The Valkyries became the first expansion team in WNBA history to make the playoffs in its inaugural season, but it will be a uphill battle against the Lynx, who have the top-ranked offense and defense in the league. Veronica Burton has emerged as Golden State’s leading scorer following Kayla Thornton’s season-ending injury in July. Burton is averaging 11.9 points, 6.0 assists and 4.4 rebounds.

How to watch Golden State Valkyries at Minnesota Lynx: TV, stream

• Time: 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PT)
• Location: Target Center (Minneapolis)
• TV channel: ESPN
• Streaming: ESPN+, Disney+, Fubo (free trial to new subscribers)

WNBA playoffs schedule: Lynx vs. Valkyries first-round series

• Game 1: Valkyries at Lynx 1 p.m. ET Sunday (ESPN)
• Game 2: Lynx at Valkyries, 10 p.m. ET Wednesday (ESPN)
• Game 3: Valkyries at Lynx TBD Friday (ESPN2)

Can the Minnesota Lynx channel 2017 magic and claim another championship?

The Minnesota Lynx have a chip on their shoulder. After losing the 2024 WNBA Finals to the New York Liberty in a winner-take-all Game 5 that went to overtime, Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve emphatically called out “disappointing officiating,” saying the championship was “stolen from us.”

The heartbreaking loss lingers 10 months later, as the league-leading Lynx are in position to make another deep playoff run. “You feel that loss for a long time,” Lynx guard Natisha Hiedeman told USA TODAY Sports. It has been the driving force behind the Lynx’s record-breaking season with the same goal: Winning a championship.

Minnesota Lynx roster

• 00 Jaylyn Sherrod G 1 5′ 7′ – Colorado
• 2 Natisha Hiedeman G 6 5′ 8′ 132 Marquette
• 3 DiJonai Carrington G 4 5′ 11′ 175 Baylor
• 6 Bridget Carleton F 6 6′ 2′ 177 Iowa State
• 7 Anastasiia Olairi Kosu F Rookie 6′ 1′ 190
• 8 Alanna Smith F 7 6′ 4′ 177 Stanford
• 10 Courtney Williams G 9 5′ 8′ 148 South Florida
• 15 Jessica Shepard F 6 6′ 4′ 175 Notre Dame
• 20 Camryn Taylor F Rookie 6′ 2′ – Virginia
• 21 Kayla McBride G 11 5′ 11′ 179 Notre Dame
• 24 Napheesa Collier F 7 6′ 1′ 180 Connecticut
• 77 Maria Kliundikova C 7 6′ 4′ 185

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The Brent Pry era at Virginia Tech came to a close on Sunday with the Hokies firing their head coach after four seasons.

The firing of Pry came less than 24 hours after the Hokies sustained one of their worst losses in four years with a 45-26 loss to Old Dominion at home at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Virginia.

In his time in Blacksburg, Virginia, Pry led the Hokies to a 16-24 overall record and a 10-13 record in ACC play. The Hokies are 0-3 on the season which includes a Week 1 loss to South Carolina in the Aflac Kickoff Game and a Week 2 loss to Vanderbilt on top of Saturday’s loss to Old Dominion.

Who might the Hokies turn to next as they embark on their next rebuild in hopes of returning to the ACC championship game and playing for a spot in the College Football Playoff? Here’s a look at some potential coaching options for Virginia Tech:

Virginia Tech football head coaching candidates

Alex Golesh, South Florida

Golesh has quickly established himself as one of the top up-and-coming Group of Five coaches in college football at South Florida.

In three season at South Florida, Golesh has been widely successful by turning around the Bulls program into one of the top Group of Five programs in country with back-to-back bowl appearances and a 16-13 overall record. At 2-1 on the season this year, the Bulls were ranked in both the US LBM Coaches Poll and AP Top 25 poll last week and have a win against Florida on their resume.

Named by ESPN as one of ’30 coaches who will define the next decade of college football’ in 2024, Golesh has experience at the Power Four level, as he served as a an offensive coordinator at Tennessee from 2021-22 and was a recruiting coordinator at both Iowa State and Illinois.

The biggest obstacle for the Hokies with Golesh is the popularity that he is expected to have in this coaching cycle.

Bob Chesney, James Madison

If getting someone of Golesh’s status will be a tough task, Virginia Tech’s search should start with a Group of Five coach who isn’t too far away from the Hokies campus in Blacksburg, Virginia in James Madison’s Bob Chesney.

Chesney has experienced it all in his 16-year head coaching career, as he has held positions at Division I FBS, Division I FCS, NCAA Division II and NCAA Division III levels. In his second season at James Madison, the Dukes look to be a contender for the Sun Belt conference for the second straight season. James Madison went 9-4 under Chesney last season which included a win over North Carolina and the program’s first bowl win.

Chesney’s predecessor, of course, was now-Indiana coach Curt Cignetti, who led the Hoosiers to a playoff appearance in his first season.

Andy Kotelnicki, Penn State

Kotelnicki is one of the top offensive coordinators in the country, and has Penn State’s offense humming once again through the first three weeks of the season.

One of the top offensive minds in the country, Kotelnicki transformed Penn State’s offense last season with the likes of Drew Allar, Kaytron Allen and Nick Singleton, not to mention No. 14 overall pick Tyler Warren. Helping lead Penn State to its first College Football Playoff berth last year, the Nittany Lions Penn State led the Big Ten in 15+ yard pass percentage plays (22.8; 5th nationally) and was second in big play percentage (16.5; 7th), as noted by his Penn State profile.

Unlike a candidate like Chesney, Kotelnicki doesn’t have head coaching experience, which shouldn’t stop Virginia Tech from potentially looking at him. He was in the mix for the vacant head coaching spot last coaching carousel at West Virginia but elected to remove himself from consideration from that search and return to Happy Valley for another season.

Pete Golding, Ole Miss

Golding is one of the top defensive coordinators in the country, and has built the Ole Miss defensive into one of college football’s top defenses in the last few seasons.

He just received a three-year contract extension this past offseason from Ole Miss that pushed him up the ladder among the highest-paid assistants in the SEC with a salary of $2.55 million for this season. So would he want to make a move for a program that is entering a rebuild after getting a financial backing like that?

Jeff Monken, Army

Monken has been a steady winner in his 12 seasons up at West Point. He’s gone 83-58 overall in his time at Army and has only led the Black Knights to three losing seasons in that time span. He most recently Army through a successful transition to the now American Conference last season, which included winning the conference and being a top 25 ranked team for much of the season.

Sure, Monken is up there in age and does not have much experience dealing with NIL and the transfer portal, but he is one of more experienced candidates out there, and that is something that Virginia Tech could benefit on as it embarks on a new era.

Michael Vick, Norfolk State

One of the program’s most well-known NFL alums, Vick is a long shot. The reason being the former Virginia Tech quarterback is just getting his college football coaching career started at Norfolk State, so it’d be quite a jump for him to move to the Division I FCS level and the ACC.

Despite that, a reunion between Virginia Tech and Vick would be an instant seat filler and add some juice back to the fanbase.

Shane Beamer, South Carolina

Similar to Vick, Beamer is viewed as a long shot candidate for Virginia Tech. Also like Vick, Beamer does have familiarity with the program — which can help in a rebuild that Virginia Tech is about to embark on — as he played for the Hokies from 1996-1999 and served as an assistant in Blacksburg from 2011-2015 for his dad, legendary Hokies coach Frank Beamer.

There’s no harm in Virginia Tech making a call to Beamer to get a fielder out there. But with Beamer having good thing happening in the SEC at South Carolina, it will likely take Virginia Tech a lot to get him to leave and return to his alma mater though a path to coaching in the College Football Playoff will be easier to get in the ACC compared to the SEC.

Following a 0-3 start to the 2025 college football season, UCLA football announced the firing of head coach DeShaun Foster on Sunday, Sept. 14.

The Bruins endured a 35-10 drubbing at the hands of New Mexico at home two days prior, leading to the firing. Two of UCLA’s three losses so far this season came at the hands of Group of Five opponents, which made it obvious a coaching change was needed with the Bruins heading for a bye in Week 4.

UCLA will owe Foster approximately $6 million in a buyout after he went 5-10 in two seasons as coach. Special assistant Tim Skipper will step in as the interim coach. But the search for the third coach since the 2023 season is already underway.

Who might the Bruins and athletic director Martin Jarmond turn to?

“It’s got to be someone that exonerates or exemplars are true brewing values, respect integrity and just understands those four letters,’ Jarmond said at a press conference on Sept. 14. ‘But we’ll be looking for a coach, quite frankly, that sees a vision to take UCLA to the playoffs. We want to win at the highest level, someone that has confidence in that vision and the attitude and the skills to see it through.

“We’re going to take our time with the search. There’s obviously not a rush,’ Jarmond added. ‘Now. We’re going to do it right. We’re going to be very organized. And it’s an attractive job. It’s not an easy job. There’s a distinction between those two. But we are in the Big Ten. We are at one of the top academic and at. Any programs in the country. We’re in the Big Ten. So I envision that this is an attractive job”

Here’s a look at some potential coaching options for UCLA:

UCLA football coaching candidates

Tony White, Florida State defensive coordinator

Tony White is likely going to garner a lot of interest in the coaching market this offseason. In his first season with the Seminoles, White has already led the program to an upset victory over Alabama, where he held Kalen DeBoer’s offense to 17 points.

White, who was a three-year starter at UCLA and team captain in 2000, is a two-time Broyles Award nominee for the nation’s best assistant coach. While he has not been a head coach at the collegiate level, White, 46, is a rising name in the coaching industry and could help his alma mater regain its relevance in the Big Ten.

White was considered for the UCLA job in 2024, but ultimately it went to Foster.

Will Stein, Oregon offensive coordinator

Another coach with no head coaching experience, Will Stein, has taken the reins of offensive coordinator for Kenny Dillingham and has not missed a step with the Ducks under Dan Lanning. At just 35 years old, Stein would be a good candidate to fill the role for the long haul for the Bruins and bring an advanced offense to Los Angeles.

The hope for UCLA, if they considered Stein, would be that he’s picked up on Lanning’s strategic coaching and attention to detail.

Stein is from Louisville, so the question is whether he would want to stick around the West Coast or head back closer to home for his first coaching gig.

David Shaw, passing game coordinator Detroit Lions

The former Stanford head coach could be an interesting target for UCLA. While he left the Cardinal following the 2022 season after two consecutive 3-9 seasons, he has a career record of 96-54 at Stanford, so he can clearly coach.

If UCLA wants an experienced head coach for its next man leading the program, it could not do much better than Shaw, who has a 5-3 record in bowl games. It will be interesting to see if Shaw wants to return to college football after accepting his first NFL coaching job with the Lions since 2005.

Jason Eck, New Mexico head coach

How about the coach who ended Foster’s UCLA coaching career as a candidate for the role? Eck is 2-1, leading the Lobos in his first year on the job after coming over from Idaho. He posted a 26-13 record with the Vandals across three seasons, including two trips to the FCS quarterfinals.

Eck was an offensive lineman for Wisconsin from 1995-98, and began his coaching career as a graduate assistant with the Badgers. While he’s from Wisconsin, Eck has had stops with Colorado, Winona State, Ball State, Hampton, Illinois State, Minnesota State, Montana State, South Dakota State and Idaho as a coach during his career.

Eric Bieniemy, running back coach Chicago Bears

Like White, Eric Bieniemy has never been a head coach in college football. However, he has extensive experience in both professional and collegiate settings. Bieneimy spent the 2024 season as an assistant head coach and offensive coordinator with the Bruins. He also served as the running backs coach & recruiting coordinator for UCLA from 2003-05.

Bieniemy is currently the running backs coach with the Chicago Bears in the NFL. However, UCLA finished its season 5–7, ranking 117th in yards per game and 126th in points scored per game in 2024 under Bieniemy.

Dan Mullen, UNLV head coach

Sure, Dan Mullen’s previous stop as the head coach for Florida ended on a sour note. However, he is still very well-regarded as a good coach in college football. Mullen has led UNLV to a 3-0 start to the 2025 season, with an offense that ranks 53rd in the nation with 35.3 points per game.

Mullen has a 106-61 career record with Mississippi State, Florida and UNLV across 14 seasons and can coach up a good offense. He has coached future NFL QBs in Alex Smith (Utah), Heisman Trophy-winner Tim Tebow (Florida), Dak Prescott (Mississippi State), and Kyle Trask (Florida), in his career.

P.J. Fleck, Minnesota head coach

P.J. Fleck has already established himself as a strong coach in the Big Ten Conference; however, he may have already hit the program’s ceiling with Minnesota. A move to UCLA could potentially open up more resources for the coach with a career 90-62 record.

Fleck has been with Minnesota since 2017 and has a 60-40 record with the Golden Gophers across nine seasons. He has led the program to four straight bowl victories and is 6-0 in bowl games with Minnesota.

Barry Odom, Purdue head coach

Barry Odom is only in Year 1 with the Boilermakers, but he has already doubled Purdue’s win total from 2024 three games into the 2025 season. Odom successfully led UNLV to a 19-8 record in his two seasons with UNLV before heading to the Big Ten.

Odom has a career 46-34 record as a head coach, but has gone 21-9 since 2023 after a 25-25 record at Missouri in his first job from 2016-19.

The WNBA playoffs tipoff on Sunday, Sept. 14 with four games.

The No. 1 Minnesota Lynx play host to the No. 8 Golden State Valkyries at the Target Center in Minneapolis at action gets going.

The Lynx saved some of their best looks of the year for the opening game. MVP candidate Napheesa Collier led the way for the Lynx with her cropped puffer vest, Jordan brand top and camo pants.

Here’s some more looks for the Lynx:

And the best of the bunch:

Golden State kept it all business, in athletic gear for Game 1.

And we can’t forget Kate Martin with her coffee.

Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard brought it in western wear leading into the Atlanta Dream’s game against the Indiana Fever.

Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston brought it as the Fever arrived.

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen had to briefly leave his team’s Week 2 game against the New York Jets after suffering a nose injury.

The injury occurred on a designed quarterback running during which Allen tried to carry the ball up the middle. He appeared to inadvertently get hit in the face by a Jets tackler while he went to the ground.

Below is a look at the play that left Allen injured.

Allen immediately motioned he had to come off the field after the injury. He removed his helmet and jogged to the sideline, where medical staffers began working on his nose.

Mitch Trubisky came into the game to replace Allen. He completed his lone pass to Josh Palmer for a 32-yard gain.

Allen was able to return to the game at the start of the second quarter, with gauze stuffed into his left nostril. He missed just two plays after being injured, with the Bills PR adding the quarterback was dealing with a bloody nose.

Allen was able to play the remainder of the first half after returning from injury. He completed 5 of 9 passes for 56 yards during the second quarter and helped lead Buffalo to 10 points in the frame.

AI-assisted summary
• The NFL initiated a moment of silence for conservative commentator Charlie Kirk before the Packers-Commanders game on Sept. 11.
• The league left it up to individual home teams to decide whether to hold similar tributes.
• Several teams, including the Titans, Dolphins, Jets, Cowboys, and Saints, held moments of silence.

The Green Bay Packers held a moment of silence to honor conservative commentator Charlie Kirk prior to their ‘Thursday Night Football’ matchup against the Washington Commanders on Sept. 11.

With league commissioner Roger Goodell in attendance for that game, it was the NFL’s decision to have the moment of silence. Kirk, 31, was shot and killed at a speaking event in Utah on Wednesday, Sept. 10.

“He was a national figure,” NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy told USA TODAY Sports. “The murder took place about 24 hours before the game.

“There have been a variety of moments of silence and tributes in-stadium and on-air in all games or a game immediately following events that rise to a national level. Clubs also often hold moments following a tragic event that affects their community.”

But for the rest of the Week 2 slate, the decision to do so was left to the 15 respective home teams. Here is a list of which teams opted to hold a pregame recognition for Kirk.

Which NFL teams held a moment of silence for Charlie Kirk?

The Tennessee Titans had Kirk’s picture (with his family) on the jumbotron for its moment of silence.

The Miami Dolphins had a moment of silence for Kirk, the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks ‘and any other victims of violence’ along with a ‘prayer for unity in our country.’

The New York Jets also honored Kirk, as did the Dallas Cowboys. Prior to the national anthem in New Orleans, the Saints observed a moment of silence.

The Baltimore Ravens and Detroit Lions did not have moments of silence for Kirk.

For the second time in three years, the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles face off in a Super rematch.

Last season’s Super Bowl teams match up again in the biggest game of the NFL’s Week 2 slate. Philadelphia dominated Kansas City en route to a 40-22 win in Super Bowl 59 in New Orleans in February.

It’s been seven months but each team is a little different. Philadelphia’s entering its second regular season game following offensive coordinator Kellen Moore’s departure to New Orleans. Kansas City’s missing Super Bowl 59 leading receiver Xavier Worthy but boasts an improved offensive line thanks to rookie left tackle Josh Simmons.

The Eagles won their seventh consecutive game (including playoffs) in Week 1 with a 24-20 win over the Dallas Cowboys on opening night. A day later, the Chiefs couldn’t match that pace and fell to the Los Angeles Chargers 27-21 in Brazil.

Two years ago, the Chiefs and Eagles met in Kansas City the season following their matchup in Super Bowl 57. Philadelphia won that regular season game 21-17 after losing the Super Bowl.

The Eagles could move to 2-0 with another win in Kansas City or the Chiefs may get a measure of payback for that Super Bowl loss. USA TODAY Sports will provide live updates, highlights and more from their late afternoon game.

What time is the Eagles vs. Chiefs game?

• Start time: 4:25 p.m. ET

The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles game will kick off at 4:25 p.m. ET Sunday.

What TV channel is Chiefs vs Eagles?

• TV channel: FOX

The Kansas City Chiefs vs. Philadelphia Eagles game be broadcast nationally on Fox. It is the lone matchup on Fox at 4:25 p.m. ET, making it ‘America’s Game of the Week.’

The game will also be available to stream on Fubo and the FoxSports App.

Where to watch Kansas City Chiefs vs Philadelphia Eagles

Unlike the last time these two teams played, the Chiefs will be playing on their home field in Week 2.

• Date: Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025
• Time: 4:25 p.m. ET
• Location: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri
• TV: FOX
• Streaming: FoxSports, NFL+, Fubo

Watch all the action from the 2025 NFL season on Fubo

Chiefs vs Eagles live odds, moneyline, over/under

Jalen Carter suspension

The Eagles’ star defensive lineman was ejected from the season opener against the Cowboys for spitting on quarterback Dak Prescott and later fined $57,222, the equivalent of a full game check.

Carter crucially was not handed an additional suspension so he will be cleared to take the field against the Chiefs. This incident happened seven seconds into the game before the Eagles’ defense had taken a single snap.

“It was a mistake that happened on my side, and it just won’t happen again,’ Carter said. ‘I feel bad, just for my teammates and the fans out there. It won’t happen again. I made that promise.’

Why did Chiefs announcer Dale Carter resign?

Carter was the Chiefs’ public address announcer for the last 16 years. He announced in a Facebook post this week that he has resigned from his position with the Chiefs.

‘So, why leave? Over the last few years, the team has made changes to what I do,’ Carter stated in his post. ‘Going into the playoffs last year they asked me to make a significant change to how I’ve called the games (which I tried to do, even though I disagreed with it). Going into this season they wanted a further adjustment that crosses my red line.’

“We appreciate Dale’s dedication and professionalism as the in-stadium voice at GEHA Field at Arrowhead over the past 16 seasons,” the Chiefs said in a statement. “We understand and respect his decision and wish him all the best moving forward.”

Xavier Worthy injury update

The Chiefs’ top wide receiver in Super Bowl 59 was knocked out of the team’s opener against the Chargers on their first drive of the game.

Worthy did not practice on Wednesday and was limited on Thursday and Friday and he will not be playing against the Eagles.

Worthy’s injury has been diagnosed as a dislocated shoulder and coach Andy Reid told reporters they are taking things ‘day-by-day’ in his recovery. He has not been placed on injured reserve so there is a chance he returns to the lineup in Week 3 for ‘Sunday Night Football’ against the New York Giants.

Is Tank Bigsby playing today?

After Week 1’s Sunday games finished, Philadelphia sent fifth- and sixth-round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft to the Jacksonville Jaguars for running back Tank Bigsby. Jacksonville selected Bigsby in the third round, No. 88 overall in the 2023 NFL Draft.

Bigsby is on the active roster and could get some action against the Chiefs as backup running back Will Shipley is out with a rib injury.

Bigsby had five carries for 12 yards in the Jaguars’ opener against Carolina. His best year with Jacksonville came last season when he tallied 168 carries for 766 yards and seven touchdowns.

When the Detroit Lions kicked off their 2025 home opener against the Chicago Bears, they did so with a couple of notable celebrities in the building.

‘Tonight Show’ host Jimmy Fallon and Michigan-born actor Keegan-Michael Key were featured guests at Ford Field for Sunday’s Week 2 matchup. Fallon was visible on the broadcast pumping up the crowd while waving a Lions ‘One Pride’ flag as Key applauded and laughed.

The two celebs are in town to film an episode of the ‘Tonight Show,’ NBC’s flagship late-night talk show, at the Detroit Opera House on Sunday night. The special episode will air on Monday, Sept. 15.

Key is a Lions superfan, so his appearance at Ford Field isn’t completely uncommon. It’s unclear if Fallon is a diehard of any of the NFL’s 32 teams, but his cameo alongside Key can be chalked up to the filming.

Through the first 25 minutes of the Lions’ game against the Bears, Detroit leads, 21-7.

The Milwaukee Brewers became the first MLB team to clinch a playoff berth, but while there was plenty of outward joy following their walk-off victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday night, the celebration was decidedly more low-key.

Part of that was because the Brewers know they have higher aspirations this postseason. And part of that was a special, heartfelt message from a Milwaukee icon.

With a glass of champagne in hand, manager Pat Murphy read a letter from legendary Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker, who died in February at the age of 90.

‘Howdy, boys. Never a doubt you would get this invitation,’ the letter began. 

‘God Almighty picked me to be on his team up here, albeit I’m the third catcher,’ Uecker’s letter continued, drawing laughs from the players.

He continued: ‘I know you guys really don’t need me, but I’ve got to tell you, but I’ll be on the headset every night watching. Don’t forget to take it all in, enjoy it, keep it light and believe in each other.’

From there, Murphy raised a toast to Uecker, who spent 54 seasons as a Brewers broadcaster.

With a 91-58 record and 6½-game lead over the Chicago Cubs in the NL Central, the Brewers’ magic number for clinching the division title entering play on Sunday, Sept. 14, is eight. They’re even further ahead of the West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers, virtually assuring them of a bye in the first round of the playoffs.