Steelers, Titans Winners In Monday Night Football

After missing the last 14 games of last season after elbow surgery, quarterback Ben Roethlisbrger led the Steelers to a 26-16 win over the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. In Denver, the Titans topped the Broncos 16-14. Stephen Gostokowski kicked the winning 25-yard field goal with 17 seconds left, after missing four kicks in the game.

NFL Players Make Social Justice Statements

NFL players again made social justice statements last night. Before the game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Giants, the Steelers held a white banner that read “Steelers Against Racism” during the national anthem. Several players held their fists in the air.
About 20 Giants players kneeled during the anthem. In the Denver Broncos-Tennessee Titans game, 20 Broncos and 12 Titans kneeled during the anthem. A few Denver players stood with a raised fist instead.

Coaches, Personnel Must Wear Fact Coverings

The NFL Monday reminded teams that personnel on the sidelines, including coaches, must wear face coverings during games. Players are exempt. The reminder came after team members other than players weren’t wearing masks during several games Sunday. The memo said if the guidelines aren’t followed, it could put the season “at risk.”  

National Football League

Monday, September 14 Scoreboard

Pittsburgh 26, New York Giants 16

Tennessee 16, Denver 14

Thursday, September 17 Schedule (Time Central)

Cincinnati at Cleveland, 7:20 p.m.

Sunday, September 20 Schedule (All Times Central)

New York Giants at Chicago, noon (CBS)

Atlanta at Dallas, noon (FOX)

Detroit at Green Bay, noon (FOX)

Jacksonville at Tennessee, noon (CBS)

Minnesota at Indianapolis, noon (FOX)

Buffalo at Miami, noon (CBS)

San Francisco at New York Jets, noon (FOX)

Los Angeles Rams at Philadelphia, noon (FOX)

Denver at Pittsburgh, noon (CBS)

Carolina at Tampa Bay, noon (FOX)

Washington at Arizona, 3:05 p.m. (FOX)

Kansas City at Los Angeles Chargers, 3:25 p.m. (CBS)

Balitmore at Houston, 3:25 p.m. (CBS)

New England at Seattle, 7:20 p.m.

Monday, September 12 Schedule (Time Central)

New Orleans at Las Vegas, 7:15 p.m. (ESPN)