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September 15, 2025

Broncos Blame Game Starts With 4 Massive Blunders Before Leverage Foul

Sports Illustrated

Broncos Blame Game Starts With 4 Massive Blunders Before Leverage Foul

Broncos squander a fourth-quarter lead in Week 2 vs. the Colts as penalties, misreads and late-game decisions derail Denver’s chances. Bo Nix’s risky play near midfield produced an interception that could have sealed a field-goal opportunity; Jonathan Taylor sparked a late surge with a 68-yard run. A missed 42-yard field goal in the dome and costly penalties piled on, underscoring the need for tighter late-game discipline ahead of Week 3 against the Chargers.

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https://www.si.com/nfl/broncos/onsi/news/broncos-b..

September 15, 2025

49ers' McCaffrey, Shanahan to join Tom Brady in Saudi Arabia

49ers' McCaffrey, Shanahan to join Tom Brady in Saudi Arabia

Tom Brady headlines a star-studded Saudi flag football event, joining Kyle Shanahan and Christian McCaffrey for the Fanatics Flag Football Classic in Riyadh. A parade of NFL names—Gronkowski, Barkley, Lamb, Gardner, Garrett, Crosby, Hill, Beckham Jr.—is slated, with Pete Carroll and Sean Payton coaching. The three-team round robin signals a growing, celebrity-driven off-season trend that blends branding with the evolving flag-football movement ahead of the 2028 Olympics.

The buzz is less about NFL strategy and more about star power, sponsorship pull, and potential cross-promotional windfalls. Fantasy and betting minds should watch how this spectacle shapes marketability, draft narratives, and future off-season opportunities, even as real NFL action remains distant.

Which players most impact fantasy value from this Saudi event and why?How should you adjust dynasty projections given the cross-promotional nature of this event?What red flags should you monitor despite the star-studded lineup?Which teams are most likely to benefit from the event's branding momentum in 2026?

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https://www.sfgate.com/49ers/article/49ers-join-to..

September 15, 2025

Tom Brady to play flag football in Saudi Arabia with actual NFL stars - Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times

Tom Brady to play flag football in Saudi Arabia with actual NFL stars - Los Angeles Times

Tom Brady isn’t returning to play; he’ll headline a Saudi flag football Classic in Riyadh next March with Rob Gronkowski and a star lineup. The three-team event, coached by Pete Carroll, Sean Payton and Kyle Shanahan, is a promotional venture backed by Fanatics and global investors, part of the NFL’s push to grow overseas and lift flag football toward the 2028 Olympics.

What fantasy and betting angles arise from Brady's Riyadh appearance without a return to play?Which players in the Riyadh event are most likely to emerge in real-game fantasy discussions despite the exhibition?Does the Riyadh showcase affect overseas NFL betting markets and fan engagement strategies?What does flag football’s Olympic bid mean for fantasy players and league strategists?

Mentions:

@CeeDee Lamb | Dallas Cowboys | NFL

@CeeDee Lamb | Dallas Cowboys | NFL

@Christian McCaffrey | San Francisco 49ers | NFL

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@Sauce Gardner | New York Jets | NFL

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@Tom Brady | | NFL

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https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2025-09-15/to..

September 15, 2025

NFL analyst gives Seahawks solid grade for convincing win over Steelers

Sports Illustrated

NFL analyst gives Seahawks solid grade for convincing win over Steelers

Seahawks rally past Pittsburgh 31-17 on the road, quieting Week 1 doubts as Seattle proves it can contend with playoff-caliber teams in 2025. Sam Darnold recovered from an early turnover to target Jaxon Smith-Njigba and lean on Kenneth Walker III, who piled up 105 rushing yards and a TD. The defense dominated, outgaining the Steelers 395-267 and smothering a capable attack, while holding the 49ers’ offense to 17 in Week 1. If Seattle cleanly refines its offense, the ceiling for fantasy rosters rises quickly.

With Seattle proving resilient in Week 2, should fantasy managers prioritize Kenneth Walker III over other early-season risers?How should Sam Darnold's Week 2 rebound shape fantasy rosters for SEA stack potential with Smith-Njigba?Are Seattle’s defense and run game sustainable fantasy assets for the rest of the season?Which upcoming opponents present the most favorable fantasy matchups for Walker and Smith-Njigba?

Mentions:

Jaxon Smith-Njigba | NFL

Jaxon Smith-Njigba | NFL

Kenneth Walker III | NFL

Kenneth Walker III | NFL

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Sam Darnold | NFL

San Francisco 49ers | NFL

San Francisco 49ers | NFL

Seattle Seahawks | NFL

Seattle Seahawks | NFL

https://www.si.com/nfl/seahawks/nfl-analyst-gives-..

September 15, 2025

Sauce Gardner, Tom Brady To Play In Exciting, New Tournament

Sports Illustrated

Sauce Gardner, Tom Brady To Play In Exciting, New Tournament

Sauce Gardner headlines a star-studded Fanatics Flag Football Classic in Riyadh (Mar 21, 2026), with Tom Brady returning for a showcase alongside Barkley, McCaffrey, Lamb, Crosby, Gronkowski, Garrett and more. The Olympic-style 5-on-5 format on a 50-yard field, two 20-minute halves, will be coached by Pete Carroll, Sean Payton, and Kyle Shanahan. FOX Sports and Tubi carry the event, hosted by Kevin Hart, as Brady’s presence stirs serious fantasy and betting chatter.

Which players’ participation most boosts the event’s fantasy and betting intrigue?Does the event’s format (5-on-5, 50-yard field, two 20-minute halves) favor certain players for fantasy storytelling?How might Brady’s involvement impact the event’s sponsorship and media reach?What betting angles emerge from this lineup’s combined star power and coaching depth?

Mentions:

@CeeDee Lamb | Dallas Cowboys | NFL

@CeeDee Lamb | Dallas Cowboys | NFL

@Christian McCaffrey | San Francisco 49ers | NFL

@Christian McCaffrey | San Francisco 49ers | NFL

@Kyle Shanahan | San Francisco 49ers | NFL

@Kyle Shanahan | San Francisco 49ers | NFL

@Maxx Crosby | Las Vegas Raiders | NFL

@Maxx Crosby | Las Vegas Raiders | NFL

@Myles Garrett | Cleveland Browns | NFL

@Myles Garrett | Cleveland Browns | NFL

New York Jets | NFL

New York Jets | NFL

@Pete Carroll | Seattle Seahawks | NFL

@Pete Carroll | Seattle Seahawks | NFL

@Rob Gronkowski | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL

@Rob Gronkowski | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL

@Saquon Barkley | New York Giants | NFL

@Saquon Barkley | New York Giants | NFL

@Sean Payton | Denver Broncos | NFL

@Sean Payton | Denver Broncos | NFL

@Tom Brady | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL

@Tom Brady | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL

https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/news/sauce-gardne..

September 15, 2025

Broncos Blame Game Starts With 4 Massive Blunders Before Leverage Foul

Sports Illustrated

Broncos Blame Game Starts With 4 Massive Blunders Before Leverage Foul

Broncos squander a fourth-quarter lead in Week 2 vs. the Colts as penalties, misreads and late-game decisions derail Denver’s chances. Bo Nix’s risky play near midfield produced an interception that could have sealed a field-goal opportunity; Jonathan Taylor sparked a late surge with a 68-yard run. A missed 42-yard field goal in the dome and costly penalties piled on, underscoring the need for tighter late-game discipline ahead of Week 3 against the Chargers.

Mentions:

@Bo Nix | Denver Broncos | NFL

@Bo Nix | Denver Broncos | NFL

@Courtland Sutton | Denver Broncos | NFL

@Courtland Sutton | Denver Broncos | NFL

Denver Broncos | NFL

Denver Broncos | NFL

@Dre Greenlaw | San Francisco 49ers | NFL

@Dre Greenlaw | San Francisco 49ers | NFL

Indianapolis Colts | NFL

Indianapolis Colts | NFL

@Jonathan Taylor | Indianapolis Colts | NFL

@Jonathan Taylor | Indianapolis Colts | NFL

Los Angeles Chargers | NFL

Los Angeles Chargers | NFL

@Spencer Shrader | Indianapolis Colts | NFL

@Spencer Shrader | Indianapolis Colts | NFL

@Wil Lutz | Denver Broncos | NFL

@Wil Lutz | Denver Broncos | NFL

https://www.si.com/nfl/broncos/onsi/news/broncos-b..

September 15, 2025

49ers' McCaffrey, Shanahan to join Tom Brady in Saudi Arabia

49ers' McCaffrey, Shanahan to join Tom Brady in Saudi Arabia

Tom Brady headlines a star-studded Saudi flag football event, joining Kyle Shanahan and Christian McCaffrey for the Fanatics Flag Football Classic in Riyadh. A parade of NFL names—Gronkowski, Barkley, Lamb, Gardner, Garrett, Crosby, Hill, Beckham Jr.—is slated, with Pete Carroll and Sean Payton coaching. The three-team round robin signals a growing, celebrity-driven off-season trend that blends branding with the evolving flag-football movement ahead of the 2028 Olympics.

The buzz is less about NFL strategy and more about star power, sponsorship pull, and potential cross-promotional windfalls. Fantasy and betting minds should watch how this spectacle shapes marketability, draft narratives, and future off-season opportunities, even as real NFL action remains distant.

Which players most impact fantasy value from this Saudi event and why?How should you adjust dynasty projections given the cross-promotional nature of this event?What red flags should you monitor despite the star-studded lineup?Which teams are most likely to benefit from the event's branding momentum in 2026?

Mentions:

@Brock Bowers | | NFL

@Brock Bowers | | NFL

@CeeDee Lamb | Dallas Cowboys | NFL

@CeeDee Lamb | Dallas Cowboys | NFL

@Christian McCaffrey | San Francisco 49ers | NFL

@Christian McCaffrey | San Francisco 49ers | NFL

@Kyle Shanahan | San Francisco 49ers | NFL

@Kyle Shanahan | San Francisco 49ers | NFL

Las Vegas Raiders | NFL

Las Vegas Raiders | NFL

@Maxx Crosby | | NFL

@Maxx Crosby | | NFL

@Myles Garrett | Cleveland Browns | NFL

@Myles Garrett | Cleveland Browns | NFL

@Odell Beckham Jr. | Baltimore Ravens | NFL

@Odell Beckham Jr. | Baltimore Ravens | NFL

@Pete Carroll | Las Vegas Raiders | NFL

@Pete Carroll | Las Vegas Raiders | NFL

@Rob Gronkowski | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL

@Rob Gronkowski | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL

San Francisco 49ers | NFL

San Francisco 49ers | NFL

@Saquon Barkley | New York Giants | NFL

@Saquon Barkley | New York Giants | NFL

@Sauce Gardner | New York Jets | NFL

@Sauce Gardner | New York Jets | NFL

@Sean Payton | Denver Broncos | NFL

@Sean Payton | Denver Broncos | NFL

@Tom Brady | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL

@Tom Brady | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL

@Tyreek Hill | Miami Dolphins | NFL

@Tyreek Hill | Miami Dolphins | NFL

https://www.sfgate.com/49ers/article/49ers-join-to..

September 15, 2025

Tom Brady to play flag football in Saudi Arabia with actual NFL stars - Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times

Tom Brady to play flag football in Saudi Arabia with actual NFL stars - Los Angeles Times

Tom Brady isn’t returning to play; he’ll headline a Saudi flag football Classic in Riyadh next March with Rob Gronkowski and a star lineup. The three-team event, coached by Pete Carroll, Sean Payton and Kyle Shanahan, is a promotional venture backed by Fanatics and global investors, part of the NFL’s push to grow overseas and lift flag football toward the 2028 Olympics.

What fantasy and betting angles arise from Brady's Riyadh appearance without a return to play?Which players in the Riyadh event are most likely to emerge in real-game fantasy discussions despite the exhibition?Does the Riyadh showcase affect overseas NFL betting markets and fan engagement strategies?What does flag football’s Olympic bid mean for fantasy players and league strategists?

Mentions:

@CeeDee Lamb | Dallas Cowboys | NFL

@CeeDee Lamb | Dallas Cowboys | NFL

@Christian McCaffrey | San Francisco 49ers | NFL

@Christian McCaffrey | San Francisco 49ers | NFL

Cincinnati Bengals | NFL

Cincinnati Bengals | NFL

Dallas Cowboys | NFL

Dallas Cowboys | NFL

@Maxx Crosby | Las Vegas Raiders | NFL

@Maxx Crosby | Las Vegas Raiders | NFL

@Myles Garrett | Cleveland Browns | NFL

@Myles Garrett | Cleveland Browns | NFL

New England Patriots | NFL

New England Patriots | NFL

New York Giants | NFL

New York Giants | NFL

@Rob Gronkowski | New England Patriots | NFL

@Rob Gronkowski | New England Patriots | NFL

San Francisco 49ers | NFL

San Francisco 49ers | NFL

@Saquon Barkley | New York Giants | NFL

@Saquon Barkley | New York Giants | NFL

@Sauce Gardner | New York Jets | NFL

@Sauce Gardner | New York Jets | NFL

@Tom Brady | | NFL

@Tom Brady | | NFL

https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2025-09-15/to..

September 15, 2025

NFL analyst gives Seahawks solid grade for convincing win over Steelers

Sports Illustrated

NFL analyst gives Seahawks solid grade for convincing win over Steelers

Seahawks rally past Pittsburgh 31-17 on the road, quieting Week 1 doubts as Seattle proves it can contend with playoff-caliber teams in 2025. Sam Darnold recovered from an early turnover to target Jaxon Smith-Njigba and lean on Kenneth Walker III, who piled up 105 rushing yards and a TD. The defense dominated, outgaining the Steelers 395-267 and smothering a capable attack, while holding the 49ers’ offense to 17 in Week 1. If Seattle cleanly refines its offense, the ceiling for fantasy rosters rises quickly.

With Seattle proving resilient in Week 2, should fantasy managers prioritize Kenneth Walker III over other early-season risers?How should Sam Darnold's Week 2 rebound shape fantasy rosters for SEA stack potential with Smith-Njigba?Are Seattle’s defense and run game sustainable fantasy assets for the rest of the season?Which upcoming opponents present the most favorable fantasy matchups for Walker and Smith-Njigba?

Mentions:

Jaxon Smith-Njigba | NFL

Jaxon Smith-Njigba | NFL

Kenneth Walker III | NFL

Kenneth Walker III | NFL

Pittsburgh Steelers | NFL

Pittsburgh Steelers | NFL

Sam Darnold | NFL

Sam Darnold | NFL

San Francisco 49ers | NFL

San Francisco 49ers | NFL

Seattle Seahawks | NFL

Seattle Seahawks | NFL

https://www.si.com/nfl/seahawks/nfl-analyst-gives-..

September 15, 2025

Sauce Gardner, Tom Brady To Play In Exciting, New Tournament

Sports Illustrated

Sauce Gardner, Tom Brady To Play In Exciting, New Tournament

Sauce Gardner headlines a star-studded Fanatics Flag Football Classic in Riyadh (Mar 21, 2026), with Tom Brady returning for a showcase alongside Barkley, McCaffrey, Lamb, Crosby, Gronkowski, Garrett and more. The Olympic-style 5-on-5 format on a 50-yard field, two 20-minute halves, will be coached by Pete Carroll, Sean Payton, and Kyle Shanahan. FOX Sports and Tubi carry the event, hosted by Kevin Hart, as Brady’s presence stirs serious fantasy and betting chatter.

Which players’ participation most boosts the event’s fantasy and betting intrigue?Does the event’s format (5-on-5, 50-yard field, two 20-minute halves) favor certain players for fantasy storytelling?How might Brady’s involvement impact the event’s sponsorship and media reach?What betting angles emerge from this lineup’s combined star power and coaching depth?

Mentions:

@CeeDee Lamb | Dallas Cowboys | NFL

@CeeDee Lamb | Dallas Cowboys | NFL

@Christian McCaffrey | San Francisco 49ers | NFL

@Christian McCaffrey | San Francisco 49ers | NFL

@Kyle Shanahan | San Francisco 49ers | NFL

@Kyle Shanahan | San Francisco 49ers | NFL

@Maxx Crosby | Las Vegas Raiders | NFL

@Maxx Crosby | Las Vegas Raiders | NFL

@Myles Garrett | Cleveland Browns | NFL

@Myles Garrett | Cleveland Browns | NFL

New York Jets | NFL

New York Jets | NFL

@Pete Carroll | Seattle Seahawks | NFL

@Pete Carroll | Seattle Seahawks | NFL

@Rob Gronkowski | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL

@Rob Gronkowski | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL

@Saquon Barkley | New York Giants | NFL

@Saquon Barkley | New York Giants | NFL

@Sean Payton | Denver Broncos | NFL

@Sean Payton | Denver Broncos | NFL

@Tom Brady | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL

@Tom Brady | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL

https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/news/sauce-gardne..

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