Football Page 186 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
49ers activate LB Dre Greenlaw prior to game vs. Rams
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw was activated in time to make his season debut against the visiting Los Angeles Rams on Thursday.,Greenlaw has been sidelined since tearing his Achilles tendon in Super Bowl LVIII on Feb. 11.,He was injured when he began to run on to the field following a ...
Texans WR Nico Collins says he was fined for tossing TD ball to kid
Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins scored a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans in his most recent home game and tossed the ball to a child in the stands pleading for it.,On Thursday, Collins told reporters the NFL did not approve and assessed him a fine of about $5,000.,"It's for the kids...
Falcons in Kirk Cousins' corner, not planning to play Michael Penix Jr.
Six interceptions in the past two games and zero wins since Nov. 3, quarterback Kirk Cousins is on the hot seat with fans in Atlanta. But he's still on firm footing as the starter with the only one that matters, Falcons head coach Raheem Morris. ,Morris remains committed to Cousins and delivered his...
Raiders DE Charles Snowden arrested on misdemeanor DUI charge
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Charles Snowden was arrested on charges of driving under the influence earlier this week.,Officers booked Snowden into the Clark County Detention Center early Tuesday morning after police responded to reports of a "suspicious vehicle.",Snowden, 26, received a misdemea...
Broncos LT Garett Bolles agrees to 4-year extension
Denver Broncos left tackle Garett Bolles has agreed to a four-year contract extension, the veteran announced Thursday.,Bolles, 32, divulged the deal with a post on social media, including the hashtags "BroncoForLife" and "4More.","Broncos Country, it's been a great 8 years. Thanks for everything! An...
Report: 49ers to activate LB Dre Greenlaw prior to game vs. Rams
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw is expected to be activated in time to make his season debut against the visiting Los Angeles Rams on Thursday, NFL Network reported.,Greenlaw has been sidelined since tearing his Achilles tendon in Super Bowl LVIII on Feb. 11. ,He was injured when he bega...
Chargers, Bucs try to hold on to playoff positions
Something has to give on Sunday when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers visit the Los Angeles Chargers in Inglewood, Calif.,For both the NFC South-leading Bucs (7-6) and AFC wild-card hopeful Chargers (8-5), they are keeping their fingers crossed that it isn't a playoff spot with four weeks left in the regula...
Bo Nix, upstart Broncos look to continue ascent vs. Colts
When the Denver Broncos host the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday afternoon, they'll be chasing their first winning season since 2016. But that isn't enough.,As winners of three straight games and eight of its last 11, Denver (8-5) currently is the No. 7 seed in the race for the AFC playoffs. The Bronco...
Rams Go From Forgotten Los Angeles Team to NFC West Dark Horse
The Los Angeles Rams had a bad start to their season, but luckily nobody noticed and now they have a chance to steal the NFC West crown and go to the playoffs....
Seahawks, Packers no strangers to memorable encounters
Expect some drama when the Seattle Seahawks host the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night.,Because there always seems to be plenty when these teams meet.,To wit: ,Jan. 4, 2004: In an NFC wild-card game in Green Bay, Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck told the referee after winning the overtime coin t...
Cardinals face Patriots, look to stay in playoff hunt
With their playoff chances slipping away, the Arizona Cardinals will host the New England Patriots on Sunday at Glendale, Ariz. ,Both teams are on three-game losing streaks, but while the Patriots (3-10) are in last place in the AFC East and long ago lost hope for a postseason berth, the Cardinals (...
Red-hot Eagles seek to quiet controversy, stifle Steelers
The Philadelphia Eagles will seek the first 10-game winning streak in the franchise's 92-year history when they host the Keystone State rival Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.,The Eagles (11-2), despite being unbeaten since September, enter this colossal clash under a cloud of controversy regarding an ...
Banged-up Joe Burrow, Bengals visit rebuilding Titans
It will be teacher against student when the Cincinnati Bengals visit the Tennessee Titans in Nashville on Sunday. ,The Bengals (5-8) are fresh off a 27-20 come-from-behind road win over the Dallas Cowboys on Monday night that snapped a three-game losing streak. Cincinnati is seeking back-to-back win...
Jaguars' Brian Thomas Jr. chasing team records in clash vs. Jets
The New York Jets and Jacksonville Jaguars have four more weeks to play out before they can wrap up their respective seasons. ,They'll try to use each other as a vehicle for a rare win when the teams meet on Sunday afternoon in Jacksonville, Fla.,And while these 3-10 squads aren't bound for the play...
Revitalized Dolphins carry momentum into Houston
The Miami Dolphins have won four of their past five games, but they remain a long shot to qualify for the AFC playoffs.,The Dolphins badly need a victory on Sunday when they visit the Houston Texans, who could clinch the AFC South with a win and some help.,Miami (6-7) fell into a deep hole earlier t...
Chiefs aim to avoid letdown against Browns
Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid wants to make sure that his team isn't getting too comfortable just because it locked up the AFC West last week.,There is plenty of football left to be played for Kansas City, which will try to maintain its momentum when it faces the host Cleveland Browns on Sunday...
Panthers ready for rare role as favorite vs. Cowboys
The Carolina Panthers have been down for so long that playing the underdog card is a possibility most of the time.,That makes the Dallas Cowboys' visit to Charlotte for a Sunday afternoon game a rarity: The Panthers are listed as the favorite by oddsmakers for the first time since December 2022.,Tha...
Lions, Bills go at it in battle of top offenses
It would not come as a big surprise if Buffalo and Detroit wound up facing each other in February.,When the two Super Bowl contenders match up at the Lions' home field on Sunday afternoon, the primary concern for the Bills will be getting their defense straightened out.,Buffalo had its seven-game wi...
Ravens on the prowl with scuffling Giants up next
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson called his team's bye last week a "breath of fresh air." So what if it followed a narrow home loss?,"Games have just been going crazy for us," Jackson said. "We took a little deep breath, took a step back, relaxed.",With an AFC wild-card berth -- and maybe ...
Well-rested Commanders ready to be tested by Saints
The Washington Commanders have been one of the most surprising teams in the NFL this season.,They finished with just four wins last season and generally weren't expected to be much better once the 2024 campaign rolled around. However, they are 8-5 and control their playoff fate as they prepare to vi...