Browns show resolve, fight in pushing past Ravens to tighten AFC North raceVideo
CLEVELAND — On a sometimes bewildering day in Baltimore, when nearly every play threatened to swing the outcome in either direction, a simple run became symbolic. The Cleveland Browns kept pushing. As Deshaun Watson, playing almost flawlessly despite a tender left ankle, drove the offense to set up a winning...
Ravens squander big lead against Browns, lose cushion in AFC NorthVideo
BALTIMORE — Vying for their fifth straight victory and looking to fortify their lead in the AFC North, the Baltimore Ravens bolted to a quick two-touchdown lead Sunday and appeared on their way to another rout at home. Cleveland had other plans. Despite trailing for much of the afternoon, including...
Bengals lose to Texans on last-second field goalVideo
CINCINNATI — C.J. Stroud keeps showing he is the most exciting rookie quarterback in the NFL since … well, since Joe Burrow. Stroud, a former Ohio State quarterback and the second overall pick in this year’s draft by the Houston Texans, bested Burrow and ended a four-game win streak by...
Browns stun Ravens with rally in 4th quarter to tighten AFC NorthVideo
BALTIMORE — The Cleveland Browns have received a lot of ridicule for the massive contract they gave Deshaun Watson last year. That won’t go away because of one big game, but his second-half performance against Baltimore showed why they were so desperate to acquire the star quarterback. Watson completed every...
NFL Week 10: Vikings top Saints for 5th straight win on Joshua Dobbs’ dazzling half
MINNEAPOLIS — This latest stop in Minnesota on Joshua Dobbs’ seven-year, seven-team NFL journey has become his most eventful experience in less than two weeks. The Vikings have enjoyed having him even more. Dobbs kept an injury-thinned offense on track in his first start, throwing for a career-high 268 yards...
Former NFL cornerback D.J. Hayden, 5 others killed in crash in Houston
HOUSTON — A crash at a red light killed six people including former NFL cornerback D.J. Hayden in downtown Houston early Saturday. The two-vehicle crash occurred about 2 a.m. when a Chrysler 300, apparently “going very fast, high velocity,” ran the red light and collided with an SUV, Houston Police...
Saints receiver Michael Thomas arrested after confrontation with construction worker
KENNER, La. — New Orleans Saints receiver Michael Thomas is facing simple battery and criminal mischief charges following a confrontation with a construction worker, police said Saturday. Thomas, 30, was arrested without incident Friday night, was cooperative with investigators and was released later that night, Kenner police Lt. Mark McCormick...
Spotlight on QBs Joe Burrow, C.J. Stroud as Bengals meet Texans
Joe Burrow and C.J. Stroud have some common ground beyond being NFL quarterbacks at the center of Sunday’s matchup between the Cincinnati Bengals and Houston Texans. Call it the “Buckeye Bond.” An Ohio native, Burrow spent three years at Ohio State and earned a degree but didn’t play much football....
This time, Browns and Ravens should have starting QBs to face off
The Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns have relied on a similar formula for success this season: a star quarterback paired with one of the league’s top defenses. Lamar Jackson has been healthy and played every game so far. Deshaun Watson hasn’t — but he’s expected to be on the field...
Bengals WR Tee Higgins, DE Sam Hubbard out; WR Ja’Marr Chase is questionable
CINCINNATI — Cincinnati Bengals receiver Tee Higgins is out for Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans, and receiver Ja’Marr Chase is questionable because of injuries. Defensive end Sam Hubbard (ankle) also was listed as out for the game on Friday’s injury report. Higgins, who had eight catches for a season-high...
Browns rookie Dawand Jones out with injury; team will be without both starting tackles versus Ravens
CLEVELAND — Cleveland Browns starting rookie right tackle Dawand Jones will miss Sunday’s game at Baltimore with shoulder and knee injuries, further depleting the offensive line as it gets ready to face one of the NFL’s top defenses. Jones missed his third straight practice Friday and was ruled out by...
Out of nowhere, Keaton Mitchell has given the Ravens yet another running threatVideo
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Keaton Mitchell has become a bit of a celebrity after his breakout performance for the Baltimore Ravens last week. His father — who, like Mitchell, went undrafted before reaching the NFL — apparently is trying to keep him grounded. “He told me, ‘You have the 24-hour...
Cleveland Browns leaning on 3-back committee to keep running game rolling without star Nick ChubbVideo
BEREA, Ohio — When Nick Chubb crumpled to the ground in Week 2 with a season-ending left knee injury, the Cleveland Browns knew there was no way of replacing one of the NFL’s best running backs. One player couldn’t possibly do it. Turns out, it takes at least three. The...
Robert Saleh: There’s no ‘conspiracy theory’ in Jets’ decision to stick with Zach Wilson at QB
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Zach Wilson appeared on the verge of taking the major step for which so many around the New York Jets — and their frustrated fans — have been waiting. The third-year quarterback outplayed Patrick Mahomes in a 23-20 loss to Kansas City in front of a...
Clash of NFL’s top 2 defenses when Browns, Ravens meet in key AFC North matchupVideo
BEREA, Ohio — Deshaun Watson’s most recent view of Baltimore’s stingy, snarling defense came from the safety of Cleveland’s sideline. This week, he’ll be in harm’s way. Watson, who returned last week after missing four games — including a 28-3 loss to the Ravens on Oct. 1 — with a...
Vikings designate WR Justin Jefferson for return from IR
EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings designated wide receiver Justin Jefferson for return from injured reserve Wednesday, bringing the 2022 NFL Offensive Player of the Year back to practice with three weeks to assess the readiness of his strained right hamstring for game action. Jefferson’s four-week minimum on IR ended...
Travis Kelce hints at joining Taylor Swift on Eras Tour this weekend
Travis Kelce isn’t shaking off rumors he’ll join Taylor Swift when she restarts her Eras Tour this week in South America. The two-time Super Bowl champ, 34, and big brother Jason teased the much-speculated-about romantic overture on the newest episode of their “New Heights” podcast. “Got anything you’re looking forward...
Dallas Cowboys sign former Steelers WR Martavis Bryant after loss to Eagles
Fresh off their loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, the Dallas Cowboys have added about as intriguing of an offensive weapon as an NFL team can in November. According to Bleacher Report’s Jordan Schultz, former Steelers receiver Martavis Bryant is signing with the team after a workout earlier this week. The...
Cardinals’ Kyler Murray activated from PUP list, on track for return this weekVideo
TEMPE, Ariz. — The Arizona Cardinals activated Kyler Murray from the physically unable to perform list Tuesday, opening the door for him to make his return from a knee injury against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. The move was expected, but still significant, considering Murray has missed roughly 11 months...
Veteran quarterback Carson Wentz signing with Los Angeles Rams
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Rams are signing quarterback Carson Wentz, a person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press. The source spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Tuesday because Wentz needed to pass a physical before the deal could be announced. Wentz has been...
Coach Mike Vrabel says rookie Will Levis taking over as the Titans starting QB
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee coach Mike Vrabel said Tuesday that rookie Will Levis will remain the Titans starting quarterback after two starts in place of injured veteran Ryan Tannehill. Vrabel announced the starting change and said he already had informed the Titans (3-5) earlier Tuesday. They visit Tampa Bay on...
Punt return sets tone as Chargers thump Jets
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Derius Davis returned a punt 87 yards for a touchdown, Austin Ekeler ran for two scores, and Joey Bosa and Los Angeles’ defense stifled Zach Wilson and the New York Jets’ bumbling offense in the Chargers’ 27-6 victory Monday night. Justin Herbert didn’t have to do...
Burrow’s resurgence has 5-3 Bengals in playoff race again
CINCINNATI — The first eight games of the season brought panic, disappointment, bewilderment, hope and elation for the Cincinnati Bengals and their fans. Often, it was a combination of all those things. At the center of all that, as usual, was superstar quarterback Joe Burrow. His play usually dictates the...
Ravens on a roll — along with rest of AFC NorthVideo
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — In his own tongue-in-cheek way, Baltimore coach John Harbaugh gave the rest of the AFC North his respect as the Ravens head into a couple of key divisional matchups these next two weeks. “It’s really awesome that we have such a great division, and I’d be...
Analysis: Deshaun Watson’s solid game in return brightens outlook for BrownsVideo
CLEVELAND — Deshaun Watson unbuckled the chin strap and pulled off his orange helmet. He headed to Cleveland’s sideline, where he watched the final minutes of Sunday’s game. For the first time in weeks, this was a positive development. Watson’s return to the field was just what the Browns (5-3)...
