Rams defense dominates Bears
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — The Rams could tell Leonard Floyd was playing with an uncommon fury against his old team, and the rest of the Los Angeles defense followed his lead. By the time the Rams were done with the Chicago Bears on Monday night, Floyd had two sacks and the...
Injuries and strife plague Bengals’ defense despite Burrow’s strong playVideo
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Cincinnati Bengals defense is in disarray, on the field and off. Multiple injuries to key personnel and an inability to shut the door on teams are glaring reasons the Bengals keep losing close games and are stuck at 1-5-1 as another dismal season approaches the midway...
Latest loss reveals just how deep Patriots’ problems runVideo
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The Patriots were hoping the problems that surfaced during their Week 6 loss to Denver were an aberration, a momentary setback rooted in the outbreak of coronavirus in their locker room and the lack of practice time that followed. It turns out their issues might run much...
Rested Ravens gear up for showdown with unbeaten SteelersVideo
Coming off an unusual bye week that included daily covid-19 testing, a stay-safe directive and the addition of sack specialist Yannick Ngakoue, the Baltimore Ravens turned their attention toward Sunday’s AFC North showdown with the unbeaten Pittsburgh Steelers. Baltimore’s bye came a week earlier than scheduled after the pandemic forced...
Browns take first steps without injured Odell BeckhamVideo
CLEVELAND — The Browns finally had figured out how to best use Odell Beckham Jr.’s unique skills. They’re back at the drawing board now in Cleveland. Beckham won’t be a distraction or a weapon for quarterback Baker Mayfield for the rest of 2020 — at least. His season is over,...
Patriots QB Cam Newton responds to criticism of flashy attire: ‘Not changing the way I dress’
In the words of NFL Hall of Fame cornerback Deion Sanders, “If you look good, you feel good. If you feel good, you play good.” While that may be true, New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton, who dresses to impress, has not impressed many in recent weeks with his play...
Browns star Odell Beckham Jr. done for season with torn knee ligament
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Browns star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. will miss the rest of the season after tearing a knee ligament during Sunday’s 37-34 win at Cincinnati. Beckham’s second season in Cleveland ended when his left leg buckled while running to try and make a tackle after Baker...
Arizona knocks off undefeated Seattle with 37-34 OT victory
GLENDALE, Ariz. — The NFC West has a new challenger for the top that’s won three straight games. The Arizona Cardinals earned a few style points with the way they pulled off this prime-time thriller, too. Zane Gonzalez made a 48-yard field goal with 20 seconds left in overtime to...
NFL Week 7 roundup: Lions stun Falcons 23-22 after letting Atlanta score late TDVideo
ATLANTA — The Lions let the Falcons score a touchdown. It worked — and Atlanta found another stunning way to lose. Matthew Stafford connected with T.J. Hockenson on an 11-yard touchdown pass as time expired and Matt Prater booted a 48-yard extra point to give Detroit an improbable 23-22 victory...
Hurting Baker Mayfield, Browns score late, outduel Bengals
CINCINNATI — Baker Mayfield overcame a terrible start to throw for five touchdowns, including a 24-yard go-ahead score to Donovan Peoples-Jones with 15 seconds left, and the Cleveland Browns outdueled the Cincinnati Bengals, 37-34, on Sunday. Nursing sore ribs, Mayfield started 0 for 5 — including an interception on his...
Late hit knocks out Dallas QB Andy Dalton; Pine-Richland’s Ben DiNucci replaces himVideo
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton was knocked out of the game Sunday when he was hit late by Washington linebacker Jon Bostic. Former Pine-Richland High product Ben DiNucci emerged as the backup quarterback to replace Dalton. Dalton, who replaced starter Dak Prescott when he suffered a dislocated ankle and a...
Mark Madden’s Hot Take: Antonio Brown hasn’t changed but signing makes sense for Tampa Bay
Antonio Brown didn’t con the entire NFL. But he conned a few of its top quarterbacks. Brown “befriended” Tom Brady when the two played together briefly in New England. He “befriended” Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson during informal offseason workouts. He “befriended” Russell Wilson, causing Seattle’s QB to utter nonsense like “he’s...
AP source: Antonio Brown agrees to 1-year deal with Bucs
TAMPA, Fla. — Suspended receiver Antonio Brown has agreed to return to the NFL with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a one-year deal, according to a person with knowledge of the move. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Saturday because the contract had not been...
Former Steeler McLendon practices, will make Buccaneers debut against RaidersVideo
TAMPA, Fla. — Newly acquired defensive tackle Steve McLendon is ready to do his part to help the Tampa Bay Buccaneers realize their potential. The 11th-year pro was acquired in a trade from the winless New York Jets last weekend. He practiced with his new team for the first time...
Browns TE Austin Hooper undergoes appendectomy, out against BengalsVideo
CLEVELAND — The Browns will be without dependable tight end Austin Hooper for Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals after he underwent an appendectomy. Coach Kevin Stefanski said Hooper, who signed a four-year, $42 million contract with Cleveland as a free agent this year, is having the operation Friday. Stefanski...
Bengals RB Joe Mixon ruled out for game against BrownsVideo
CINCINNATI — Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon is out with a foot injury and won’t play Sunday against the Cleveland Browns. Mixon injured his right foot in the first half of last week’s game with the Indianapolis Colts but later returned. He didn’t practice this week and was ruled...
Carson Wentz rallies Eagles to 22-21 win over Giants
PHILADELPHIA — Hurried, harassed and hit repeatedly, Carson Wentz completed the comeback this time. Wentz threw an 18-yard touchdown pass to Boston Scott with 40 seconds remaining and the Philadelphia Eagles overcame an 11-point deficit in the final seven minutes to beat the New York Giants, 22-21, on Thursday night....
Update: Raiders put 5 on covid-19 list, game time vs. Buccaneers moved
The Las Vegas Raiders placed four starting offensive linemen and safety Johnathan Abram on the reserve/covid-19 list after they were determined to be close contacts with a teammate who had tested positive for the coronavirus. Two people familiar with the moves Thursday confirmed that Abram, Kolton Miller, Denzelle Good, Rodney...
Browns WR Jarvis Landry playing despite broken rib
CLEVELAND — One of Jarvis Landry’s ribs is broken. The Cleveland Browns wide receiver’s playing and receiving streaks are unharmed. Landry revealed Thursday that he played the past two weeks with a broken rib, an injury he suffered early in the Browns’ 32-23 win over Indianapolis on Oct. 11 and...
Ravens trade draft picks for Vikings DE Yannick Ngakoue
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings traded defensive end Yannick Ngakoue to the Baltimore Ravens for draft picks Thursday, less than two months after acquiring the fifth-year pass rusher in a deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Vikings didn’t disclose specifics of the acquired draft selections. ESPN reported the Ravens will...
Le’Veon Bell ready to roll with Chiefs for first time
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Le’Veon Bell once carried the ball a league-leading 321 times in a single season for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He doesn’t figure to get nearly as many chances with the Kansas City Chiefs. That’s just fine with the two-time All-Pro running back, though. Bell has been the...
Browns’ Mayfield says he’s ignoring outside critics
CLEVELAND — Baker Mayfield’s ignoring the blitzes coming from all directions. Cleveland’s quarterback has been under attack this week following a dreadful performance in Pittsburgh, which has brought out his critics and fueled the argument that he’s not the one to lead the Browns back to the playoffs or NFL...
Fox Sports’ Troy Aikman defends himself after comments criticizing flyoverVideo
Some hot-mic comments between Fox Sports broadcasters Troy Aikman and Joe Buck have led Aikman to respond and defend himself. While doing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers game versus the Green Bay Packers (Bucs won 38-10) on Sunday, the pair in the booth were overheard making comments during a military flyover...
Mike McCarthy’s 1st season in Dallas coming apart over turnoversVideo
ARLINGTON, Texas — Mike McCarthy is a big believer in winning the turnover battle. His first season as coach of the Dallas Cowboys is coming apart because of how badly his team is losing that battle. Dallas is minus-12 in turnover margin, the worst in the NFL through six games...
Report: Rookie Tua Tagovailoa named Dolphins’ starting quarterbackVideo
Tua Tagovailoa will make his first NFL start next week for the Miami Dolphins, who are turning to him to replace Ryan Fitzpatrick, a person familiar with the team’s decision said Tuesday. The person confirmed the decision to the Associated Press on condition on anonymity because the Dolphins hadn’t made...
