week 1

Sheppard spent time in the Raiders training camp this year and recorded three tackles in the preseason finale against the Seahawks before being cut prior to Week 1.

The Raiders' secondary has been hampered by injuries to cornerbacks Chris Johnson and Chimdi Chekwa , who have not played since Weeks 3 and 4, respectively.

Brady rides dazzling Week 1 performance into home opener.

Peter King was inspired by some of the developments of Week 1, but none moreso than the story of a Cards fan who is overcoming a life-threatening incident with an amazing attitude.

Some NFL players took full advantage of a golden opportunity to relaunch their careers. But others aren't moving in the right direction, writes Don Banks as he closes the book on Week 1.

Week 1 was full of surprises and smackdowns. The Ravens exacted some revenge, the Colts found out how much they'll miss No. 18 and Cam Newton looked like a pro, writes Don Banks.

The Falcons may have Super Bowl talent, but after the Bears blasted Atlanta 30-12, it doesn't look like much has changed since last year's blowout loss in the playoffs, says Chris Burke.

Ready to set your fantasy football lineup for Week 1? Not so fast. Will Carroll brings you the latest game-day injury info and advises on which players should be upgraded or downgraded.

Mark Richt's seat is growing warmer with every passing day.

A warm-up? Defending champion Auburn got more than that from Utah State, says Holly Anderson. The 23rd-ranked Tigers needed two TDs in the final 2:07 to get past the Aggies 42-38.

Who'll win the Suspension Bowl, LSU or Oregon? Can Boise State get belated revenge in Georgia? And what about the South Carolina QB mess?

Holly Anderson talks Week 1 plot points.