Kirk Cousins leads Falcons to comeback win over reeling Buccaneers
TAMPA, Fla. — Maybe Kirk Cousins should’ve been starting the entire season. Cousins threw three touchdown passes to Kyle Pitts Sr., and Zane Gonzalez kicked a 43-yard field goal as time expired to complete the Atlanta Falcons’ rally for a 29-28 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday night....
Bears look to bounce back against Garrett, Browns with rematch against Packers looming
CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears were rolling along and on top of the NFC before they got tripped up at Green Bay last week. They will get their shot at payback when Jordan Love and the Packers visit Soldier Field next week. But before they can turn their attention toward...
Raiders’ Geno Smith misses practice with shoulder injury, status for game at Philadelphia uncertain
HENDERSON, Nev. — Raiders quarterback Geno Smith did not practice Wednesday because a shoulder injury, placing his status for Sunday’s game at Philadelphia in question. Coach Pete Carroll termed Smith’s status as day-to-day. Kenny Pickett, who was Jalen Hurts’ backup last season with the Eagles, took first-team snaps in practice....
Browns’ Shedeur Sanders keeps focus on improving after strong 3rd startVideo
BEREA, Ohio — Shedeur Sanders is still learning to decipher NFL defenses, recognize coverages and make much smarter decisions. He can already read the room. The rookie quarterback’s path to starting for the Browns has been curious and circuitous, to say the least. But just because he’s currently atop the...
QB Jayden Daniels will miss Commanders’ game against Giants on SundayVideo
ASHBURN, Va. — Quarterback Jayden Daniels will sit out the Washington Commanders’ game at the New York Giants on Sunday after aggravating his injured left elbow last weekend. Coach Dan Quinn said Wednesday that Daniels did not re-dislocate the elbow — which originally was hurt in a loss to the...
QB Philip Rivers eager to get back in the game with the Colts after coming out of retirement
INDIANAPOLIS — Philip Rivers wanted one more shot at winning that elusive Super Bowl ring. So the 44-year-old grandfather and Hall of Fame semifinalist is coming out of retirement and rejoining the Indianapolis Colts. Just hours after team officials announced they’d signed Rivers to the practice squad, the eight-time Pro...
Bronx man charged in shooting of New York Jets’ Kris Boyd
NEW YORK — A Bronx man has been charged with attempted murder in the shooting of New York Jets’ player Kris Boyd, police announced Tuesday. The New York Police Department said Frederick Green, 20, was charged late Monday night. Police had revealed Monday that a “person of interest” was in...
Colts sign 44-year-old Philip Rivers to practice squad with 2 quarterbacks injured, AP source says
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts bolstered their injury-depleted quarterback corps Tuesday by bringing 44-year-old Philip Rivers out of retirement and signing him to the practice squad, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the team...
Chargers force 5 turnovers, send Eagles to 3rd straight loss
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Cameron Dicker kicked a go-ahead 54-yard field goal — one of his five in the game — and Tony Jefferson intercepted Jalen Hurts at the 1-yard line, lifting the Los Angeles Chargers to a 22-19 victory over the slumping Philadelphia Eagles in a messy game for both...
Ravens’ John Harbaugh still miffed by reversals vs. Steelers: ‘About as clear as mud right now’Video
BALTIMORE — A day later, John Harbaugh still wasn’t satisfied with the way the NFL determines if a catch has been made. “It’s about as clear as mud right now,” the Baltimore coach said. The Ravens lost their biggest game of the season Monday, 27-22 to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Two...
Shedeur Sanders named Browns’ starting QB for rest of season
Not even Shedeur Sanders being named the Cleveland Browns’ starting quarterback the rest of the season Monday could quiet the second-guessing about Kevin Stefanski’s failed 2-point conversion decisions in the 31-29 loss to Tennessee. The two conversions Sunday were poorly executed and brought up the debate of when does playing...
Dolphins’ defense has looked like an entirely different unit during its 4-game win streak
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — By linebacker Jordyn Brooks’ estimation, the Miami Dolphins’ defensive improvement was only a matter of time. That unit had a terrible start to the season, giving up 32.3 points and 145 yards rushing per game entering Week 4. There were several reasons for that: Miami was...
Colts confirm QB Daniel Jones has season-ending Achilles injury; backup Riley Leonard also hurt
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts will be without starting quarterback Daniel Jones the rest of this season. They’re not even sure if backup Riley Leonard will play next weekend, either. Coach Shane Steichen confirmed Monday the expected diagnosis that Jones tore his right Achilles tendon — and the surprise news...
Bengals’ playoff hopes need miracle after uncharacteristic error by Joe Burrow and porous defense
Expecting Joe Burrow to play perfect football for six weeks after returning from a turf toe injury and lead the Bengals to the playoffs was always a tall order, even though they nearly managed it last year by winning their last five games. The harsh reality is that unless Burrow...
The Joe Burrow boost in Cincinnati proves short-lived
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The Joe Burrow boost to Cincinnati’s playoff aspirations lasted but a week. In his second game after missing 10 weeks with a toe injury, Burrow threw interceptions on consecutive pass attempts in the fourth quarter, and the Bengals squandered a 10-point lead in a 39-34 loss...
Shedeur Sanders’ first 300-yard game not enough as key mistakes prevent Browns from beating Titans
CLEVELAND — It took only three starts for Shedeur Sanders to get his first 300-yard passing game in the NFL. However, it didn’t end up giving the Cleveland Browns a victory. Sanders passed for 364 yards and three touchdowns and also ran for a score, but an interception in the...
Bills rally for 39-34 win over Bengals thanks to Josh Allen’s 4 TDs, Christian Benford’s pick-6Video
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Josh Allen threw for three touchdowns and ran for one, Christian Benford scored the go-ahead TD on a 63-yard interception return, and the Buffalo Bills rallied from a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Cincinnati Bengals 39-34 on Sunday. Allen scored on a 40-yard rush, breaking...
Tony Pollard runs for 161 yards and 2 TDs as Titans outlast Shedeur Sanders and Browns 31-29
CLEVELAND — Tony Pollard rushed for a career-high 161 yards and two touchdowns, Cam Ward passed for two scores and the Tennessee Titans held off the Cleveland Browns, 31-29, on Sunday to snap a seven-game skid. Cleveland’s Shedeur Sanders passed for 364 yards and three touchdowns in his third start,...
NFL Week 14: Daniel Jones hurt in Jaguars’ 11th consecutive home win against the Colts
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Trevor Lawrence threw two touchdown passes, Travis Etienne ran for two scores and the Jacksonville Jaguars moved atop the AFC South with a 36-19 victory against rival Indianapolis on Sunday. The Jaguars (9-4) won their fourth consecutive game and extended the Colts’ misery in Jacksonville. Indianapolis (8-5)...
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels to start vs. Vikings after missing past 3 games
ASHBURN, Va. — Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels will start Sunday at Minnesota after missing three games with a dislocated left elbow. Daniels, the 2024 AP Offensive Rookie of the Year, got hurt in the final minutes of Washington’s 38-14 home loss against Seattle on Nov. 2. Though the television...
Cardinals QB Kyler Murray ruled out for rest of season because of foot injuryVideo
TEMPE, Ariz. — Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray will miss the remainder of the season because of a foot injury that’s kept him out of the lineup since Week 6. Coach Jonathan Gannon told reporters the decision before Friday’s practice. “Kyler will not play again this year,” Gannon said. “He...
Jahmyr Gibbs leads Lions to much-needed win over Cowboys
DETROIT — Jahmyr Gibbs and a defense that suddenly generated pressure and turnovers helped the Detroit Lions stay in contention for a playoff berth. Gibbs ran for three touchdowns, including a 13-yarder with 2:19 left that sealed the Lions’ much-needed 44-30 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night. The...
Former Steelers CB Darius Slay puts off reporting to Bills to contemplate futureVideo
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Cornerback Darius Slay has put off reporting to the Buffalo Bills to instead take time to consider his future, the player’s agent confirmed Thursday. “Slay is honored that a first-class organization like the Bills claimed him, but he is going to take some time away from...
NFL mandates new playing-surface standards by 2028
The playing surfaces at every NFL stadium will have to meet new enhanced standards set through lab and field testing by the start of the 2028 season. NFL field director Nick Pappas detailed the plans for the program Thursday that will provide each team “a library of approved and accredited...
Browns QB Deshaun Watson returns to practice for 1st time in more than a yearVideo
BEREA, Ohio — Deshaun Watson was set to practice for the first time this year with the Cleveland Browns on Wednesday, opening the 21-day window for the quarterback to return to the lineup. His practice time will not count against the 53-player active roster. Watson is eligible to be activated...