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The Los Angeles Rams have added two-time Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett and Aaron Donald returns from retirement, forming a fearsome pass-rush duo alongside Matthew Stafford as they pursue a second Super Bowl at SoFi Stadium.
The Bills will stage a dual anthem ceremony with both Canada and U.S. national anthems before their season opener, reflecting ongoing tensions in U.S.-Canada trade. Barenaked Ladies will sing O Canada and Auliʻi Cravalho will perform the Star-Spangled Banner as Buffalo hosts Detroit at Highmark Stadium.
England captain Harry Kane has hinted at exploring an NFL kicker career while at Bayern Munich, with plans contingent on his form over the next five to six years. He also says a future MLS move could connect football and American football, though his Bayern contract remains the immediate focus.
Unbeaten teams Kansas City and Minnesota maintain 4-0 records as they win on Sunday. Raiders push Chiefs hard, with a late turnover sealing the game; Maye bounces back for New England after a rough stretch.
Mike Ditka, Hall of Fame tight end and legendary Bears coach, has died at age 86. The announcements come from his family and from Jarrett Payton on air, with tributes highlighting his impact on the game, the Bears’ 1985 team, and his broader influence on football and popular culture.
The Patriots have announced the death of Jon Morris, a defining early center for the franchise who played from 1964 to 1974 and later contributed as a broadcaster. His passing, confirmed by the team and reported by multiple outlets, marks the loss of a key figure in Patriots history.
Seattle’s defense stifles Kansas City, holding them to 213 total yards and three points as Jaxon Smith-Njigba logs 150 receiving yards and a touchdown. Sam Darnold shines with 257 passing yards, while Kenneth Walker III is held to 36 rushing yards in a statement win for Seattle.