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...
Kyler Murray has happy homecoming as Cardinals cruise past Cowboys
ARLINGTON, Texas — Kyler Murray accounted for three touchdowns in his first game back home as a pro, Ezekiel Elliott set up the first two Arizona TDs with fumbles, and the Cardinals beat the Dallas Cowboys 38-10 on Monday night. The speedy quarterback who won three high school championships and...
Analysis: Undefeated Titans face biggest test yet replacing LT LewanVideo
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans’ winning mojo is about to get its biggest test yet. Sure, the Titans managed to survive and even thrive despite dealing with the NFL’s first covid-19 outbreak. They also have had players miss games because of injuries while winning their first five games for...
Fox Sports’ Joe Buck calling 7 games in 7 days, including World Series, NFL
Joe Buck usually has a busy October covering both football and baseball games for Fox Sports. But this week will be even more hectic than usual, as the play-by-play broadcaster will be covering a different game each day this week. Buck’s week started Sunday calling the Green Bay Packers at...
Titans left tackle Taylor Lewan confirms he tore his ACL
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee left tackle Taylor Lewan says an MRI on Monday confirms he tore his ACL in the Titans’ overtime win over Houston. Lewan announced the news on social media. “Don’t feel sorry for me, I’m going to handle this rehab like a Pro and come back better...
Philip Rivers throws 3 TD passes as Colts rally past BengalsVideo
INDIANAPOLIS — Philip Rivers never flinched with the Indianapolis Colts facing a 21-0 first-half deficit Sunday. He went back to work and joined MVP quarterbacks Bert Jones and Peyton Manning in the Indianapolis Colts’ record book. Rivers responded by throwing three touchdown passes, including the 14-yard go-ahead scoring throw to...
Ravens avoid late collapse vs. Eagles to move to 5-1 entering off weekVideo
PHILADELPHIA — Quarterback Lamar Jackson had another long rushing touchdown, defensive end Calais Campbell had three sacks, and the Ravens avoided a late collapse Sunday to knock off the Philadelphia Eagles in a sloppy 30-28 win. The Eagles scored the game’s final 14 points, but outside linebacker Matthew Judon and...
NFL Week 6 roundup: Derrick Henry, Titans rally past Texans in OT, remain unbeatenVideo
NASHVILLE — Derrick Henry took a direct snap and ran 5 yards for a touchdown 3:30 into overtime and the Tennessee Titans remained undefeated, rallying to beat the Houston Texans 42-36 on Sunday. The Titans (5-0) overcame two turnovers, Stephen Gostkowski having a field goal blocked and missing another and...
Tampa Bay’s Godwin, Green Bay’s Adams return from injuries
Tampa Bay’s Chris Godwin and Green Bay’s Davante Adams are back in their respective lineups after missing time because of hamstring injuries. The Packers are trying to remain undefeated with a win against the Buccaneers on Sunday. Godwin missed three of the Buccaneers’ past four games. Adams sat out the...
Tom Brady-Aaron Rodgers relationship revolves around admiration
TAMPA, Fla. — Tom Brady has a score to settle with Aaron Rodgers, and it has nothing to do with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Green Bay Packers. The Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks meet for just the third time in their long careers Sunday, with Rodgers’ Packers (4-0) trying to remain...
