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Kansas City Chiefs kicker Justin Tucker, previously suspended by the NFL for 10 games for violations of the conduct policy, has returned to the league after more than a year and a half without playing. He denied the allegations made by 16 massage therapists, and no criminal charges were ever brought against him.
Otabek YusupovThe NFL has announced that Jay-Z will headline the Super Bowl LXI halftime show on February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood — the first time during Roc Nation's partnership with the league, which has lasted since 2019. The announcement followed the conclusion of his anniversary tour marking the 30th anniversary of the album Reasonable Doubt.
Aziz KarimovSeattle snapped Kansas City's unbeaten run with a 20-3 win, while Atlanta beat San Francisco 29-20. Minnesota, after defeating Indianapolis 16-10, remained the only team without a loss — 6-0. In Paris, Pittsburgh won the first NFL regular-season game ever played in France.
Aziz KarimovMichael Penix threw three touchdown passes and Atlanta's defense forced San Francisco into four turnovers as the Falcons beat the 49ers 29-20. Minnesota beat Indianapolis 16-10 and kept its status as the sole unbeaten leader (6-0). In Paris, Aaron Rodgers led Pittsburgh to victory and moved into third place in touchdown passes in league history.
Aziz KarimovOn Sunday, Paris will host the first regular-season NFL game in France — the Pittsburgh Steelers against the New Orleans Saints. Commissioner Roger Goodell told AFP that the league has not come to France for a one-off and is considering long-term plans, including growing the number of international games to 16 per season and, possibly, a franchise and the Super Bowl in Paris.
Javlon TursunovCaleb Williams returned after a month-long absence and helped Chicago beat New England 30:24 at Soldier Field: 308 passing yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions. The outcome was decided by Cairo Santos' career-long 58-yard field goal late in the game. The Patriots lost and dropped to 4-3.
Javlon TursunovPhiladelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts has been placed on injured reserve and is likely to miss the remainder of the season due to deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary embolism. The players' union (NFLPA) is demanding a full investigation into the medical care he received, while the league's chief medical officer Allen Sills expressed confidence in the club's medical staff. According to The Athletic, the league does not intend to punish the team.
Sevara AzamovaThe San Francisco 49ers defeated the Washington Commanders 23:17 and remain the only undefeated team in the NFL (6-0). Christian McCaffrey scored two touchdowns, while Washington's second-half comeback led by Jayden Daniels came up just one play short of a tie.
Bekzod NazarovIn the latest NFL week, Cleveland beat Baltimore 13-10 thanks to Andre Szmyt's 37-yard field goal on the final play and topped the AFC North at this stage of the season for the first time since 2014. Houston beat Jacksonville 34-31 in London, Pittsburgh edged Tampa Bay in overtime, Buffalo held off Las Vegas, and Kansas City stayed undefeated.
Bekzod NazarovThe NFL confirmed that the league's first-ever regular-season game in France between the New Orleans Saints and the Pittsburgh Steelers will take place on October 25 at the Stade de France, despite mass protests and unrest in the country. The league and the clubs say preparations are proceeding as planned and there have been no disruptions at the facilities. Meanwhile, the French Interior Ministry reported nearly 2,400 detained and about 1,000 injured police officers.
Bekzod NazarovPhiladelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has been placed on injured reserve due to a calf blood clot and will miss at least a month. The clot was detected after a flight to London; Hurts managed to play against Jacksonville, but a follow-up ultrasound showed the clot moving. Tanner McKee will replace him.
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