N.F.L. Week 1: Live Scores, Tracker and Updates

In a less conspicuous turnaround, Baker Mayfield said in June that he would “absolutely” join in kneeling with teammates during the playing of the national anthem this season, and he got the blessing from the Browns’ owners. But on Saturday, Mayfield said in statement posted to his social media accounts that “kneeling will only create more division or discussion about the gesture” and that he would instead stand for both anthems.

Players from other teams, like Giants running back Saquon Barkley, have not ruled out the possibility of other forms of protest, including sitting out of games, while others have planned coordinated protests with teammates.

Will the 49ers be able to play?

Cardinals at 49ers, 4:25 p.m., Fox

This game’s matchups have all the dynamism and promise of a new season’s unveiling. Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray enters his second season with an elite wide receiver, DeAndre Hopkins, whom the team acquired in a trade in March. The duo should make their debut in a game that also places Murray, last year’s rookie offensive player of the year, against Nick Bosa, last year’s rookie defensive player of the year.

Article source: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/13/sports/football/nfl-scores.html