In this week’s NFL Blue Book radio roundup, Charles Robinson breaks down the fallout from Sam LaPorta’s situation, Jordan Elliott’s firearm incident, and Jonathan Taylor’s impact on the Browns. He joins Robby & Rexrode in Nashville to discuss multiple league‑wide stories, then heads to Cleveland with Baskin and Phelps to evaluate the jittery 2027 quarterback class amid a turbulent college season. The episode offers the latest on these hot topics and their implications for upcoming games.
The Warriors host the Grizzlies for their home opener, but both teams grapple with key injuries. Golden State lists center Charles Bassey (right patellar tendinopathy) out, while veteran bigs Jimmy Butler III and Moses Moody remain sidelined after ACL and tendon surgeries, respectively, and Kristaps Porziņģis is not with the team. Rookie guard Brandin Podziemski is a probable, expected to debut after back soreness, offering needed playmaking beyond Steph Curry. Memphis faces its own setbacks: Cedric Coward (left wrist sprain) is doubtful and Isaiah Stewart (left ankle sprain) is questionable, potentially limiting their front‑court depth. The game tips off at 7 p.m. PT at Chase Center, with both squads hoping to secure a season‑opening win despite the roster holes.
The 49ers face a rash of injuries ahead of their Week 7 clash with the Falcons. Edge rusher Nick Bosa, who missed all of practice after a sore workout, is ruled out, leaving the defense shorthanded. Wide receiver Mike Evans also sits out, marking the first game of the season without the star. The team released defensive tackle Ogbo Okoronkgo and may re‑sign him to the practice squad. Coach Kyle Shanahan confirms the injury list, noting only a few players—like Kurtis Rourke and possibly Enrique Cruz—remain as emergency options. In the meantime, offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak looks to Jordan Watkins, Jacob Cowing and newcomer Christian Kirk to fill the gaps as the 49ers head into a limited‑roster game.
The San Francisco 49ers aim to remain undefeated when they take on the Atlanta Falcons in Week 7. However, the club is going to have to accomplish that goal without Mike Evans or Deebo Samuel in the lineup. Reports indicate that both Evans and Samuel are officially ruled out against the Falcons, according to ESPN’s […]
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The 49ers rule out Nick Bosa, Mike Evans and four others for Week 7 against the Falcons. See both teams' final injury reports and latest player updates.
Commissioner Roger Goodell tells NFL Daily that Tokyo is the league’s next international stop, following a historic slate that included games in Melbourne, Rio de Janeiro, London and an upcoming showdown in Paris between the Steelers and Saints. Goodell stresses the importance of coordinated media, sponsorship and TV rights to drive global reach, citing the 100,000‑fan crowd in Australia as proof the model works. The NFL’s nine‑game overseas schedule continues with matchups in Madrid (Nov. 8), Munich (Nov. 15) and Mexico City (Nov. 22), setting the stage for a potential Tokyo game in the near future.
The Suns face a mixed injury outlook ahead of Saturday’s game vs. the Warriors. Forward Oso Ighodaro is out with an oblique strain, leaving coach Jordan Ott to rely more on rookie Khaman Maluach and newcomer Drew Timme in the frontcourt. Meanwhile, guard Luke Kennard returns to practice after a knee issue and is trending positively, offering a potential boost to Phoenix’s perimeter shooting and spacing. The twin updates will test the Suns’ depth and roster construction early in the season.
Golden State Warriors big man Kristaps Porziņģis was "detached" and "uninterested" at Jimmy Butler's player-led camp in San Diego in late September, according to Anthony Slater of ESPN.
The 49ers could be without Mike Evans and Nick Bosa against the Falcons after both missed Friday's practice. Here's the latest on San Francisco's injuries.
The Falcons announce running back Brian Robinson Jr. is out with a hamstring injury, forcing him to miss his first game of the season against the 6-0 San Francisco 49ers. Backup Khalil Herbert, a recent practice‑squad elevation, will step in as the No. 2 RB, while star Bijan Robinson shoulders a heavier workload. Robinson currently boasts 111 carries for 641 yards and four touchdowns, but was limited to nine carries in the 31‑23 loss to Chicago. Atlanta (2‑4) also deals with multiple defensive absences. The increased volume could boost Bijan’s production against a 49ers defense that has struggled against the run.
The Falcons rule out four players for Sunday’s clash with the 49ers: CB Billy Bowman (hamstring), LB Divine Deablo (forearm), OL Michael Jerrell (biceps) and RB Brian Robinson (hamstring). Injuries also keep several others questionable, while corners A.J. Terrell and C.J. Henderson return to the lineup. With Robinson sidelined, Atlanta promotes Khalil Herbert as the backup RB, maintaining Bijan Robinson as the primary back. The 49ers still list key absentees, including DE Nick Bosa (knee, calf) and WR Mike Evans (ribs, Achilles), though their full Friday practice report is pending. These injury updates set the tone for the upcoming game on October 24.
The San Francisco 49ers announced they officially released DL Ogbo Okoronkwo on Friday. The 49ers have released DL Ogbo Okoronkwo. 📰: https://t.co/bc300qI3Qh pic.twitter.com/iwJwGfOiht — San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) October 23, 2026 Matt Barrows notes that this could be to make room for WR Christian Kirk to be activated from injured reserve. Okoronkwo, 31, was taken with […]
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The 49ers release defensive lineman Ogbo Okoronkwo ahead of their Week 7 matchup against the Falcons. Here's a look at his stats and NFL career.
The 49ers head to Atlanta with a shaky receiver corps, likely missing Mike Evans and eyeing Christian Kirk, Brandin Cooks, Jordan Watkins or Jacob Cowing. In a hypothetical trade scenario, the blog suggests stealing WR Drake London to pair his huge catch radius with Evans, creating a nightmare for defenses, and defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr., whose 13.1% pressure rate ranks second league‑wide, to bolster an already improved interior line. The piece invites fans to weigh in on these fantasy picks.
The Golden State Warriors need to optimize their rotation over the course of this season, which means Will Richard's role isn't yet set in stone.
The biggest problem that the Golden State Warriors have faced through the years has been availability. On paper, this team looks like one that can compete in the Western Conference near the end of Stephen Curry’s career. In reality, it’s been a flawed roster because of injuries and prolonged absences, with none standing out more […]
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The 49ers are preparing for the possibility of Mike Evans missing Week 7 against the Falcons. Find out which receivers could step up for Brock Purdy.
Over the last couple of years, the San Francisco 49ers have been connected to quite a few rumors surrounding quarterback Mac Jones. Last season, Jones stepped in for Brock Purdy when the starter went down with injury early in the year. Jones performed admirably, proving that he was still capable of being a starting NFL […]
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San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch played down the need for a move which could serve as a diversion ahead of the trade deadline.
Yaroslav Askarov shines as the San Jose Sharks snap their winless streak with a 6-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Oct. 23, 2026. The rookie netminder delivered an even stronger performance than his recent game against Toronto, earning his first career shutout and solidifying the Sharks' first regulation win of the season. Captain Macklin Celebrini remains goalless, but Askarov's heroics propel the team forward.
Yaxel Lendeborg's spat with Luka Doncic was entertaining, but it only obscure's the problems the Golden State Warriors have for so long.
The Seahawks head to primetime Sunday at Lumen Field to face the Kansas City Chiefs, a must‑win for a 3‑3 Seattle squad still reeling from defeats to Washington and Denver. The biggest test is containing former Seahawk Kenneth Walker III, who ranks among the league’s top rushers with 665 yards and six touchdowns in five games, ending Seattle’s 35‑game streak of holding backs under 100 yards. Add to that the potential return of Zach Charbonnet and the need to discipline the defense against Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and a depleted Chiefs receiving corps. A disciplined front seven could keep the game close and spark a needed momentum shift.
An anonymous NBA executive believes Golden State Warriors rookie forward Yaxel Lendeborg gave Los Angeles Lakers superstar guard Luka Dončić some added motivation during their season opener this week.
Week 7 pits the struggling Falcons against an unbeaten 49ers squad led by defensive coordinator Raheem Morris, who returns to his former team seeking revenge. Morris knows Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr.’s tendencies, but the article argues that Penix’s strengths and weaknesses are already widely studied league‑wide. While San Francisco’s defense is elite, its blitz rate sits at a middling 27.4% and could rise if star edge rusher Nick Bosa misses the game. The piece questions whether Morris’s insider knowledge truly gives the 49ers a unique edge or simply mirrors standard defensive game plans against the Falcons’ offense.
Luka Dončić and the Los Angeles Lakers are riding high off their 127-105 win over the Golden State Warriors. Warriors rookie forward Yaxel Lendeborg exchanged verbal blows with Dončić all night, but it didn’t stop the 27-year-old superstar from dropping 28 points. Lendeborg is known for not having a filter, and he expressed his frustration […]
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