Football Page 139 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
49ers GM 'fairly confident' star TE George Kittle practices next week
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said on Thursday that he is "fairly confident" that All-Pro tight end George Kittle will practice next week.,Kittle has been on injured reserve since hurting his hamstring in the season opener and has missed the required minimum of four games. Lynch tol...
Packers K Brandon McManus' injury a 'major concern'
Green Bay Packers kicker Brandon McManus' right quadriceps injury is a "major concern," head coach Matt LaFleur announced Thursday.,LaFleur told reporters that McManus did not sustain the injury during Green Bay's 40-40 tie against the Dallas Cowboys on Sept. 28. Rather, LaFleur said his kicker was ...
Bears QB Caleb Williams invests in NWSL's Boston Legacy
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is the latest investor in National Women's Soccer League expansion club Boston Legacy FC.,"Women's sports is a movement, and I admire and respect the work that the team and the NWSL continues to do to grow the sport and empower future generations of athletes,...
Fox replaces Mark Sanchez with Mark Schlereth in Week 6
Mark Schlereth will replace the embattled Mark Sanchez in the Fox broadcast booth for Sunday's game between the Seattle Seahawks and host Jacksonville Jaguars.,Schlereth, 59, will handle color commentary for the 1 p.m. ET contest alongside play-by-play announcer Chris Myers and sideline reporter Sar...
Jaguars, Browns swap cornerbacks, draft picks
The Jacksonville Jaguars reportedly acquired Greg Newsome II and a 2026 sixth-round pick to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for fellow cornerback Tyson Campbell and a seventh-round selection in the same draft.,The teams confirmed the swap early Thursday morning, the second trade this week for the B...
Chiefs face tall task in slowing down Jared Goff, high-octane Lions
Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs aren't used to being in this position.,The Chiefs emerged from the first five games on their schedule with a 2-3 record. They're still only one game out of first place in the AFC West behind the Denver Broncos and the Los Angeles Chargers, but their home ga...
Titans eager to notch second straight win in clash vs. Raiders
Fresh off recording their first win, the Tennessee Titans will try to press their luck when they head to Las Vegas for a meeting with the Raiders on Sunday., ,While the Raiders (1-4) won their first game before going on a four-game losing streak, the Titans (1-4) enter the Week 6 matchup following a...
Baker Mayfield in peak form as Bucs battle injury-riddled 49ers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield, a surprise early-season MVP candidate, will look to maintain his stellar play in a Sunday contest against the visiting San Francisco 49ers.,Meanwhile, San Francisco is just trying to keep its quarterbacks healthy.,Brock Purdy (toe) is expected to sit ...
Lamar Jackson's status casts shadow over Ravens' prep for Rams
The Los Angeles Rams hope a few extra days between games can make a world of difference for quarterback Matthew Stafford.,The 37-year-old veteran enjoyed a mini bye before the Rams (3-2) travel cross country to face the Baltimore Ravens (1-4) on Sunday afternoon. It will be the first game for the Ra...
Scorching hot Colts set sights on potential Kyler Murray-less Cardinals
When the Arizona Cardinals visit the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, it might be considered a tale of two quarterbacks., ,Daniel Jones is thriving in his new home and Kyler Murray might not be able to answer the bell, which could make Indianapolis (4-1) an even bigger favorite than the 7 1/2-point spr...
Broncos need to avoid letdown vs. winless Jets in London
The Denver Broncos feel the momentum percolating after taking down the reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles last week.,The last thing they want to do is experience a huge letdown seven days later.,The Broncos (3-2) take aim at their third consecutive victory when they face the woeful New...
MVP candidate Baker Mayfield leads Bucs against injury-riddled 49ers
Baker Mayfield is flirting with becoming a full-fledged MVP candidate as he leads the Tampa Bay Buccaneers into Sunday's contest against the visiting San Francisco 49ers.,Meanwhile, San Francisco is just trying to keep its quarterbacks healthy.,Brock Purdy (toe) is expected to sit out for the fourth...
Bears CB Tyrique Stevenson seeks redemption vs. Commanders
Tyrique Stevenson returns this week to the scene of his worst moment as an NFL player, and he is working hard to get over that incident.,The Chicago Bears cornerback took the brunt of the criticism after he and his teammates allowed Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels to complete a 52-y...
Steelers emerge from bye refreshed, ready to face rookie-led Browns
The AFC North-leading Pittsburgh Steelers progressed toward full health during their bye week while multiple fellow contenders suffered defeats.,Pittsburgh (3-1) will aim to keep moving forward when the struggling Cleveland Browns (1-4) visit on Sunday.,All the better with the reinforcements the Ste...
Jaguars, Trevor Lawrence hope to stay hot hosting Seahawks
Five games into the 2025 season, the Jacksonville Jaguars have matched last year's win total.,After finishing 4-13 a season ago and firing head coach Doug Pederson, Jacksonville improved to 4-1 in Liam Coen's debut season with Monday's dramatic 31-28 win over Kansas City. It's the franchise's best s...
Dak Prescott, Cowboys lean on offensive success with Panthers on tap
A couple of strong games for the Dallas offense without star wideout Ceedee Lamb is giving fans the sense that the Cowboys are getting it together.,They'll have another chance to show that in Week 6 against the Carolina Panthers when the teams meet Sunday afternoon in Charlotte, N.C.,The Cowboys (2-...
Chargers visit Dolphins as both sides seek redemption after blown leads
The Los Angeles Chargers have lost two in a row after a promising 3-0 start while the Miami Dolphins lost any momentum they had from a Monday Night Football win over the Jets last Sunday following a disappointing loss at Carolina.,Both sides will try to get back on track when they clash on Sunday af...
Patriots, Saints hope to continue winning ways in interconference tilt
The New England Patriots need just one more win to match their total for all of last season.,The New Orleans Saints are coming off their first win of the season.,Two teams feeling better about themselves, featuring first-year head coaches and second-year quarterbacks, will try to build momentum when...
49ers QB Brock Purdy (toe) misses practice, Mac Jones limited
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy missed practice Wednesday and backup Mac Jones was limited while dealing with two injuries.,Purdy missed three of the past four games with a turf toe issue and his availability for Sunday's game at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers doesn't look promising.,49ers coa...
Packers back from bye for surprise second shot at Joe Flacco, new Bengals QB1
Returning from their bye week with only one loss this season, the Packers received an unexpected surprise from their guests arriving in Green Bay on Sunday. ,Looking to unwind a string of three consecutive losses, the Cincinnati Bengals acquired quarterback Joe Flacco from the Cleveland Browns and p...