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Lions open NFC North play against streaking Packers
The Detroit Lions haven't faced an NFC North opponent this season, an oddity heading into Week 7. That will change over the next two weeks as they host Green Bay and Minnesota on back-to-back Sundays.,Green Bay swept the two-game season series last year, which contributed to Detroit's failure to rea...
Legendary Rams RB Lawrence McCutcheon dies at 76
Legendary Los Angeles Rams running back Lawrence McCutcheon died Friday after a fight against Parkinson's disease. He was 76.,McCutcheon was a Pro Bowl selection in five straight seasons (1973-77) for the Rams and still ranks fourth all-time on the club's rushing list with 6,186 yards over eight sea...
'Ready to go': Buccaneers get Baker Mayfield back for Panthers matchup
With the Tampa Bay Buccaneers struggling to stay competitive in the NFC South, the return of quarterback Baker Mayfield will provide a much-needed boost.,Mayfield and the Buccaneers hit the road to meet the Carolina Panthers in an NFC South matchup Sunday afternoon in Charlotte.,The Panthers (3-2) l...
Jets eye Breece Hall’s return as winless Dolphins visit
The winless Miami Dolphins are trying to establish an identity under first-year coach Jeff Hafley, while the New York Jets hope to get healthy in time to salvage their season.,The Jets could get one of their key players back from injury Sunday afternoon when they host the Dolphins in East Rutherford...
Browns carry momentum from comeback win into Titans clash
Cleveland quarterback Deshaun Watson hosted a team party after last week's dramatic comeback victory over the Baltimore Ravens, which moved the Browns into a share of first place in the AFC North.,Should Cleveland defeat the Tennessee Titans on Sunday in Nashville, would Watson continue the traditio...
Unbeaten 49ers depleted at WR ahead of trip to face Falcons
Undefeated but battered, the San Francisco 49ers limp into Atlanta to face the reeling Falcons on Sunday afternoon.,San Francisco (6-0) has paid a physical toll for its best start since 2019, when it won its first eight games. The 49ers will be without receivers Deebo Samuel (hamstring) and Mike Eva...
Ravens list QB Lamar Jackson (ankle) as questionable vs. Bengals
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was listed as questionable for his team's home game Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals because of a left ankle injury.,Jackson was limited at practice for a third consecutive day on Friday because of an injury he picked up against the Tennessee Titans ba...
One Drake Maye Mistake Loomed Large in Patriots’ Loss to the Bears
Drake Maye threw a costly red-zone interception as the Chicago Bears beat the New England Patriots 30-24. Caleb Williams threw for 308 yards and two touchdowns....
Roger Goodell: NFL targeting Tokyo for game in 2027 or 2028
The NFL expects to be playing a regular-season game in Tokyo in either 2027 or 2028, commissioner Roger Goodell said on Friday.,"Listen, Tokyo is clearly on our list, whether it's next year or the year after. It's coming at some point in the near future," Goodell told NFL Daily.,"We're going to cont...
Rams WR Puka Nacua (calf) questionable for Sunday
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is questionable for Sunday's game at Las Vegas with a calf injury, head coach Sean McVay said Friday.,Nacua sustained the injury during Thursday's practice and did not participate in Friday's session as the Rams (2-4) prepared to face the Raiders (3-3).,The ...
Bears TE Cole Kmet (knee) to miss rest of season
Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet is going on injured reserve with a season-ending knee injury, head coach Ben Johnson confirmed on Friday.,Kmet was carted off the field in the fourth quarter of Thursday night's 30-24 home victory against the New England Patriots. He grabbed his right knee after bei...
Bills' Sam Franklin Jr. wins appeal, suspension reduced to fine
Buffalo Bills safety and special teams captain Sam Franklin Jr. won his appeal to overturn the one-game suspension he initially received from the NFL for allegedly spitting at an opponent.,The league announced Friday that it reduced the punishment to a fine of $14,926 for unsportsmanlike conduct. Fr...
Packers LB Zaire Franklin out Sunday with shin injury
Green Bay Packers linebacker Zaire Franklin will miss Sunday's game at Detroit with a shin injury sustained in Thursday's practice.,"Unfortunately, Zaire, there was a little collision -- he got kneed in the shin," head coach Matt LaFleur said Friday. "So, he's going to be out this game.",Franklin, 3...
Bucs QB Baker Mayfield (thumb) to start vs. Panthers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield is expected to start Sunday's road game against the Carolina Panthers, head coach Todd Bowles said Friday.,"(He) looks like he's ready to go," Bowles said of Mayfield, who has missed the last three games with a dislocated thumb.,Mayfield sustained his ...
Report: Bears TE Cole Kmet (knee) likely out for season
Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet is likely to miss the rest of the season with a knee injury sustained in Thursday night's win over the New England Patriots, NFL Network reported Friday.,Kmet was carted off the field in the fourth quarter. He grabbed his right knee after being tackled low following...
Aaron Rodgers, Steelers rolling into historic Paris clash vs. Saints
Aaron Rodgers is back to doing Aaron Rodgers things.,The four-time NFL MVP has thrown 11 touchdown passes over the past four games after throwing just one in the Pittsburgh Steelers' first two contests. He's a primary reason the Steelers (4-2) have won two straight for the first time this season as ...
Report: Rams WR Puka Nacua's injury not believed to be serious
Rams receiver Puka Nacua sustained a calf injury in practice Thursday that is not expected to be serious, NFL Network reported.,Per the report, his status is "up in the air" for the Rams (2-4) for Sunday's road game against the Las Vegas Raiders (3-3).,Los Angeles head coach Sean McVay is expected t...
Colts QB Anthony Richardson facing marijuana charge
Indianapolis Colts backup quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. is facing a misdemeanor charge for marijuana possession.,According to court records obtained by ESPN, Richardson was arrested following a traffic stop on Oct. 12 in Carmel, Ind.,Richardson, the No. 4 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, hasn't play...
Report: Jaguars LT Anton Harrison (ACL) out for season
Jacksonville Jaguars left tackle Anton Harrison will miss the rest of the season with a torn right ACL, NFL Network reported Friday.,The report comes one day after Harrison underwent arthroscopic knee surgery.,Harrison, 24, was injured while blocking on a running play in the Oct. 11 victory over the...
The Big Ten Has a Depth Problem at the Top of the College Football Playoff Race
The Big Ten’s middle tier has improved, but questions remain about Ohio State, Indiana, Oregon and UCLA. Is the conference still the favorite to win another national title?...