For most contracts, it's easy to compare one to the other.

On Sunday night, Patriots special teamer Brenden Schooler pulled off an outstanding blocked field goal, lining up near the sideline but then sprinting toward the middle of the field just before the ball was snapped, and then running directly past the Dolphins' blockers to dive in front of the kick.

The Eagles have been moving around their defensive linemen this season in an attempt to find advantageous matchups.

The 49ers spent the 14th overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft on defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw, and after his first three seasons that looked like a mistake: Kinlaw just couldn't stay healthy, playing 24 games and missing 26 games over his first three NFL seasons.

Baltimore put one starter on injured reserve this week and listed seven more as out.

During his long winning streak against the Bears when he was quarterbacking the Packers, Aaron Rodgers famously yelled to Bears fans, "I own you."

In his fourth NFL season, Javon Kinlaw finally is feeling healthy, happy and productive.

Earlier this week, Seahawks coach Pete Carroll heaped praise on Panthers rookie quarterback Bryce Young.

The Rams and Bengals last met, officially, in Super Bowl LVI.

The 49ers' offense, for the most part, did not skip a beat without star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk in Thursday's win over the Giants.

Here's how the 49ers graded out after their Week 3 win over the Giants.

Chase Claypool, like a lot of the Bears players, hasn’t come out of the gates strong. Specifically, in Week 1, Claypool didn’t come to play. He left a lot of what Bears players and coaches call “loafs” on the field. That means he played lazily and failed to live up to the team’s coveted H.I.T.S principle. But one ex-NFL wide...

Kyle Shanahan loved Dre Greenlaw's physicality in the 49ers' Week 3 win over the Giants.

Kyle Shanahan is very pleased with the 49ers' start to the 2023 season, but believes there still is room to improve.

NBC Sports Bay Area's Donte Whitner came to a stark conclusion while watching the 49ers' win over the Giants.

Here’s everything you need to know injury-wise for Week 3.

One of the Bears’ more pressing offseason weaknesses was their defensive line. They created the lowest number of sacks in the NFL last season, bringing in a lowly 20 sacks. In today’s NFL, that won’t cut it. Putting pressure on the quarterback is invaluable and imperative for a defense. Unfortunately, their shortcoming has translated over to this season, despite personnel...

NFL Network's Chase Daniel's film-breakdown preview of Los Angeles Chargers vs. Minnesota Vikings 'NFL Total Access'

NFL Network's Kurt Warner on Philadelphia Eagles: 'Things aren't as easy as they have been' 'NFL Total Access'

Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nicholas Morrow went from being released just before final cuts to one of the top-rated linebackers in Week 2. By Reuben Frank

Pro Football Focus' Trevor Sikkema previews Pittsburgh Steelers-Las Vegas Raiders Week 3 duel on 'Sunday Night Football'

NFL Network's Kurt Warner explains why Los Angeles Charger Justin Herbert and Minnesota Viking Kirk Cousins are the two NFL quarterbacks who are under the biggest spotlight in Week 3 of the 2023 season.

Many football fans still don't know what to make of 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy.

The Bears endured one of the most chaotic weeks in their history. On Wednesday, it kicked off with Justin Fields making — what some interpreted to be — controversial comments about the coaching staff. He mentioned his struggle playing freely, saying he plays “robotic” when the coaches feed him an overload of information. The comments were wildly misconstrued by some,...

The Chargers did not place running back Austin Ekeler on injured reserve, leading to the expectation that he would return sooner than later.

NFL Network's Brian Baldinger's film breakdown of Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott's passing so far in 2023 season 'NFL Total Access'

With the Indianapolis Colts and Baltimore Ravens set to face each other in Week 3 of the 2023 NFL regular season, NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport reports that Colts rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson (concussion) and Ravens wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (ankle) have both been ruled out of participating.

NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport discusses the severity of Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow's calf injury as of Friday, September 22, 2023 going into a rematch of Super Bowl LVI as the Bengals take on the Los Angeles Rams on 'Monday Night Football' in Week 3 of the 2023 NFL regular season.

Former Patriots running back Shane Vereen picked New England to win more than seven games in 2023, and he isn't backing down from that bet despite the 0-2 start.

The Bears will likely have to play without starting free safety Eddie Jackson when they take on the defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs this Sunday. On the Bears’ final injury report of the week, Jackson is officially listed as “doubtful” for the game, since a foot injury held him out of all three practices this week. Last week, Jackson hurt...

The third week of the 2023 NFL season kicked off on Thursday with a win by the 49ers and it continues with 13 more games on Sunday, which means that the 26 teams in those games submitted their final injury reports of the week on Friday.

Phil Perry shares his matchups preview and game prediction for Sunday's Week 3 showdown between the Patriots and Jets.

Kyle Shanahan shared an injury update Friday afternoon on 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel.

The NFL plays on even after an injury to a big-name star, subscribing to the "next-man-up" narrative.

Justin Fields started off his third season on the wrong foot. Through two games, he has yet to impress with his arm. He has 427 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions to his name. Worse than that, the Bears are 0-2. But Fields’ opponent this week, Patrick Mahomes, believes his suboptimal play is flukey. He offered up some advice for...

Kyle Shanahan explained why he was even more impressed with 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy after the coach was able to watch game film.

The Chargers will be without starting running back Austin Ekeler and starting middle linebacker Eric Kendricks as they travel to Minnesota.

A few key Eagles who missed Week 2 were full participants in Friday's practice as the Birds prepare for the Bucs.

The Patriots still have injuries on their offensive line entering Sunday's must-win game vs. the Jets.

Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson is officially listed as questionable, but he's looking to make his 2023 debut on Sunday against the Lions.

After hearing Justin Fields' full comments on the offense, Matt Eberflus checked in to make sure his quarterback and offensive coordinator are in a good place and on the same page.

Phil Perry makes a demand for urgency from the Patriots heading into their Week-3 matchup vs. the New York Jets. He explains why this game could not by more of a must-win for a team that is down 0-2, in what should be a winnable game. Perry on Patriots vs. Jets: “This is as must-win as must-win gets in Week 3.” originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston

Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf drew a questionable designation because of an injury to his ribs, but he is expected to play against the Panthers.

Lions receiver Amon-Ra St.

There may never come a day when Aaron Rodgers quits bullying the Bears. On the “Pat McAfee Show,” the New York Jets quarterback said he texted his former backup Jordan Love after the Green Bay Packers demolished the Chicago Bears in Week 1. “Congratulations on keeping the ownership in place,” Rodgers told Love. The 24-year-old quarterback must have learned a...

The 49ers are off to a 3-0 start this season, the seventh under coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch.

The 49ers are the first team to reach three wins so far, but they're not satisfied just yet with where they stand.

The Titans announced a handful of roster moves on Friday.

Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick did nothing illegal in tackling Browns running back Nick Chubb on Monday night, but he still found himself defending the hit.

The NBC Sports Boston crew is back for its NFL Week 3 picks against the spread, and there's optimism surrounding the Patriots entering their Jets matchup.

Losing star cornerback Trevon Diggs for the season with a significant knee injury is a tough pill to swallow, but Dallas has enough depth to avoid a significant falloff.

Mekhi Becton has won the Jets' starting right tackle job.

Colts center Danny Pinter will begin and end the season on injured reserve.

For the second consecutive preseason game, Browns kicker Cade York missed a potential game-winning field goal attempt today.

The Cowboys insist their decision to acquire Trey Lance in a trade with the 49ers had nothing to do with Dak Prescott and everything to do with their pre-draft evaluation of Lance.

Rodgers and Wilson hooked up several times during their brief appearance in the game.

The Falcons announced their first cuts ahead of Tuesday's deadline to get to 53 players.

Dak Prescott won't play in the final preseason game Saturday night, but the Cowboys quarterback will have a hand in it.

The Steelers have started making cuts ahead of Tuesday's deadline to slash their roster to 53 players.

It looked like Browns wide receiver Jakeem Grant suffered a serious injury during Saturday's game against the Chiefs and head coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed it in his postgame press conference.

Seahawks linebacker Jordyn Brooks was activated from the physically unable to perform list over a week ago and his return to practice has him on track to play in the season opener.