Dak Prescott, Brandon Aubrey help Cowboys pull even with Eagles in NFC East with 33-13 victory
ARLINGTON, Texas — Mike McCarthy was nervous for an NFC East showdown with Philadelphia after the Dallas coach missed two days during the week after an emergency appendectomy. Not to worry, thanks to his quarterback, kicker and opportunistic defense. Dak Prescott threw for two touchdowns, Brandon Aubrey made four field...
Chiefs enraged at 49-yard go-ahead TD called back by penalty in loss
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs thought they had beaten the Buffalo Bills with one of the most unexpected and audacious of plays. Then the roar inside Arrowhead Stadium was silenced, soon to be replaced by a cascade of boos. The Bills had just taken the lead on...
Chargers QB Justin Herbert breaks right index finger in loss
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert fractured the index finger on his right hand in the second quarter of a 24-7 loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday. Coach Brandon Staley said the team will do more tests before determining how long Herbert will be out. It...
Browns’ Myles Garrett calls officiating ‘a travesty’ over lack of holding and other callsVideo
CLEVELAND — Browns defensive end Myles Garrett called a penalty on the officiating crew Sunday, saying its performance was “a travesty” in Cleveland’s 31-27 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. “It was honestly awful,” the two-time All-Pro said. “And the fact that they’re letting them get away with hands to the...
Vikings’ Justin Jefferson taken to hospital with chest injury after big hit
LAS VEGAS — Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson was taken to a hospital after being hit in the chest during a 3-0 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, but he returned to Allegiant Stadium and then flew home with the team. “Feel pretty encouraged about the early...
NFL Week 14: Derek Carr overcomes recent injuries and rough start, leads Saints past Panthers
NEW ORLEANS — Derek Carr returned from a recent concussion and upper body injuries to throw touchdown passes to Chris Olave and Jimmy Graham, and the New Orleans Saints defeated the hapless Carolina Panthers 28-6 on Sunday. Alvin Kamara ran 9 yards for a touchdown as New Orleans (6-7) snapped...
Joe Flacco throws 3 TD passes, Browns pick Trevor Lawrence 3 times in 31-27 win vs. JaguarsVideo
CLEVELAND — Joe Flacco threw for 311 yards and three touchdowns in his home debut for Cleveland, and the Browns survived a late rally by Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars for a 31-27 win Sunday. The 38-year-old Flacco, who was signed only three weeks ago by the Browns (8-5),...
Tylan Wallace’s 76-yard punt return in overtime gives Ravens 37-31 victory over RamsVideo
BALTIMORE — Tylan Wallace caught the punt cleanly — no easy feat on this wet day — then slipped to his left, spinning away from one potential tackler and racing past a couple of more while barely staying inbounds along the sideline. By the time Shaun Jolly came diving at...
Backup QB Jake Browning shines again as Bengals pound Colts
CINCINNATI — Jake Browning threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score in his second straight outstanding performance for the Cincinnati Bengals, who pounded the Indianapolis Colts, 34-14, on Sunday. With Joe Burrow out for the season because of a wrist injury, Browning has kept the Bengals (7-6) in...
Star CBs Jalen Ramsey, Xavien Howard have Dolphins rolling
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Jalen Ramsey and Xavien Howard have been talking about the impact they could have on the field together since before the Miami Dolphins even acquired Ramsey this past offseason. Now that the duo has shared the field for four games, the Dolphins are yielding positive returns...
Philadelphia-born Pro Bowler, former Titans star dead at 52
Former Pro Bowl tight end Frank Wycheck has passed away at the age of 52, according to the Tennesee Titans. Per the team, it appears that Wycheck fell inside his Chatanooga home and hit his head on Saturday, being left unresponsive, and was found on Saturday afternoon. He is survived...
Browns rookie RT Dawand Jones out, Joe Flacco elevated from practice squad
CLEVELAND — Cleveland Browns rookie right tackle Dawand Jones will miss Sunday’s game against Jacksonville with a knee injury, a blow to a team trying to stay in the AFC playoff hunt. Jones has played exceptionally well after moving into the starting lineup in Week 1, when Jack Conklin suffered...
Saints QB Derek Carr clears concussion protocol, could play vs. Panthers
NEW ORLEANS — Saints quarterback Derek Carr cleared the concussion protocol on Friday evening, increasing the liklelihood that he’ll start on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers. Carr, who left New Orleans’ 33-28 loss to Detroit last week with a concussion as well as shoulder and rib injuries, was listed as...
Analysis: If a kicker once won NFL MVP, Tyreek Hill or another non-QB can win it
Tyreek Hill’s record-breaking pace this season has led to a persistent question that’s become a hot topic on debate shows. Can Hill become the first wide receiver to win the AP NFL MVP award? Mark Moseley was MVP in 1982, so if a kicker can win it, any player could....
McCarthy back with Cowboys after appendectomy, set to call plays against EaglesVideo
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy is back with the team after undergoing an emergency appendectomy just four days before planning to be the sideline for an NFC East showdown with Philadelphia. The 60-year-old knew he would be a big part of the story despite the division lead...
Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence considered game-time decision to play at ClevelandVideo
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence’s availability for Sunday’s game at Cleveland will be a game-time decision based on how he feels during warmups. Lawrence was a limited participant in practice for the second consecutive day Friday. He seemed to move around without any issues during the portion...
Browns not naming starting quarterback against JaguarsVideo
BEREA, Ohio — Joe Flacco’s second straight start for the Browns appears inevitable, if not essential. It’s just not official. Cleveland coach Kevin Stefanski remained noncommittal about his starter for Sunday’s crucial game against Jacksonville despite Flacco getting all the first-team quarterback reps during the portion of Friday’s practice open...
Bills coach Sean McDermott apologizes for referencing 9/11 hijackers in team meeting 4 years ago
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — An emotional Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott acknowledged regret Thursday for crediting the 9/11 hijackers for their coordination during a team meeting four years ago. McDermott had cited the hijackers while stressing the importance of communication. Upon realizing how his message was being interpreted, McDermott said...
Jags employee charged with stealing $22M gambled away 99% of funds, plans guilty plea, lawyer says
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A former Jacksonville Jaguars financial manager accused of stealing more than $22 million from the franchise has a gambling addiction and plans to plead guilty to resolve federal charges against him, his attorney said Thursday. Attorney Alex King of First Coast Criminal Defense in Jacksonville released a...
QB Joe Flacco set for 2nd start as Browns meet Jaguars with AFC playoff ramifications
CLEVELAND — Joe Flacco has gone from the couch to contention. Signed three weeks ago by Cleveland as emergency protection when quarterback Deshaun Watson was lost with a season-ending shoulder injury, Flacco has a chance to get the Browns into the playoffs — a scenario not even he could have...
Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence returns to practice in hope of playing Browns
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence returned to practice in a limited capacity Thursday, taking another step toward playing at Cleveland despite a high ankle sprain. Lawrence took snaps, moved around on his right ankle and threw passes during the portion of practice open to reporters. It came...
Longtime NFL kicker, Penn State walk-on Robbie Gould retires after 18-year career
Longtime NFL kicker Robbie Gould is retiring following an 18-year career that established him as one of the game’s best in the clutch. Gould announced his retirement on The Player’s Tribune on Thursday. Gould had been a free agent after the San Francisco 49ers opted not to bring him back...
Ravens back from bye in good health with even bigger division lead
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — John Harbaugh admitted he was rooting against the Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers last weekend, so in that sense, the Baltimore coach got his wish. “Absolutely, you root against all the teams that are in your way,” he said. “So, that’s what we did. We had...
Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence making progress toward ‘hopefully playing’ at Browns on Sunday
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Trevor Lawrence has ditched the crutches and the walking boot. The Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback feels “a lot better” than he thought he would two days after suffering a high ankle sprain against Cincinnati. Lawrence sat out practice Wednesday but wouldn’t rule out playing Sunday at Cleveland (7-5),...
Vikings will stick with Joshua Dobbs at QB after bye week assessment
EAGAN, Minn. — Joshua Dobbs still has the starting quarterback job for the Minnesota Vikings. Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell announced Wednesday that Dobbs will remain the starter this week, after he threw four interceptions — three of them off deflections of varying degrees — during a damaging 12-10 loss at...
