Football Page 224 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Chiefs' flight to Denver delayed by severe weather storm
The Kansas City Chiefs were reportedly stranded at the airport for more than four hours Saturday due to a severe winter storm before being cleared to fly to Denver for Sunday's game against the host Broncos.,Kansas City International Airport halted operations at 2:50 p.m. local time before the Chief...
Jaguars DE Josh Hines-Allen (personal) ruled out vs. Colts
Jacksonville defensive end Josh Hines-Allen has been ruled out for personal reasons for the Jaguars' season finale on Sunday afternoon at the Indianapolis Colts.,He is not traveling with the team to Indianapolis, the Jaguars (4-12) announced Saturday. In a corresponding move, the Jaguars elevated de...
Ravens rout Browns, clinch AFC North title
Lamar Jackson threw two touchdown passes Saturday and Derrick Henry added two fourth-quarter scoring runs as the Baltimore Ravens clinched the AFC North title with a 35-10 win over the visiting Cleveland Browns.,Baltimore (12-5) will host a first-round playoff game next weekend as the No. 3 seed, wh...
Ravens WR Zay Flowers (knee) ruled out vs. Browns
Baltimore leading receiver Zay Flowers was ruled out at halftime of the Ravens' home game Saturday against the Cleveland Browns after sustaining a knee injury in the second quarter.,Flowers caught a 12-yard pass from quarterback Lamar Jackson and went to the ground at the Cleveland 12-yard line, whe...
Commanders activate RB Austin Ekeler (concussion) off IR
The Washington Commanders activated running back Austin Ekeler off injured reserve Saturday, one day before the regular-season finale against the Dallas Cowboys.,Ekeler has missed the past four games after sustaining a concussion against the Cowboys in Week 12. Ekeler was leveled while returning a k...
Lions activate LB Alex Anzalone, WR/PR Kalif Raymond off IR
The Detroit Lions activated linebacker Alex Anzalone off injured reserve on Saturday and the standout team captain will return for Sunday's NFC showdown against the Minnesota Vikings.,Anzalone broke his left forearm in a game against the Jacksonville in Week 11 and has missed the past six games.,Det...
Bucs S Jordan Whitehead hurt in car accident, out Sunday
Tampa Bay Buccaneers starting safety Jordan Whitehead suffered injuries in a car accident Sunday that will keep him out of Sunday's regular-season finale against the New Orleans Saints.,Whitehead was placed on the reserve/non-football injury list, and the Buccaneers signed Ryan Neal from the practic...
Final Countdown: NFL Coaches Likely to Be Fired Once the Season Ends
NFL Week 18 is here, and these head coaches find themselves on the hot seat and likely to be fired once the regular season concludes on Monday....
Why Jermaine Burton Won’t Travel With Cincinnati Bengals in Week 18
The Cincinnati Bengals left their rookie receiver Jermaine Burton at home, as he won't travel with the team due to a myriad of issues that have plagued his first season....
Top 10 Player Props For NFL Week 18
With most NFL playoff teams sitting key personnel, Week 18 may not be a great week for putting money down on the traditional betting line. However, with many players looking to make statements, it is a great week to bet on NFL player props.,Of course, with hundreds to choose from, it can be a bit of...
Lions LB Alex Anzalone (arm) could be activated for Vikings' showdown
Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone was listed as questionable for Sunday's NFC showdown for the Minnesota Vikings and could be activated off injury reserve this week.,Anzalone broke his left forearm in a game against the Jacksonville in Week 11 and has missed the past six games.,Anzalone, a team...
Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa (hip) doubtful to play against Jets
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the New York Jets and considered highly unlikely to play.,This will be the second straight start Tagovailoa will miss. Tyler Huntley is slated to start the contest.,"We'll approach it like Snoop's starting," Do...
Anthony Richardson out; Joe Flacco to start as Colts QB
Indianapolis quarterback Anthony Richardson has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars due to ongoing severe back pain, Colts head coach Shane Steichen told reporters Friday.,"Just didn't make enough progress this week with the back," Steichen said of Richardson, who didn't...
Report: Chiefs opening window for CB Jaylen Watson
The Kansas City Chiefs are opening the 21-day practice window for starting cornerback Jaylen Watson, ESPN reported Friday.,Watson, 26, has been on injured reserve since Oct. 22 with a broken ankle that required surgery. He sustained the injury in Kansas City's Week 7 win at San Francisco.,The Chiefs...
Mike Vrabel interviews for Jets' vacancy
The New York Jets interviewed former NFL Coach of the Year Mike Vrabel for their head coaching vacancy on Friday, the team announced.,Vrabel, 49, compiled a 54-45 record in six seasons with the Tennessee Titans from 2018-23 before spending this past season as a consultant for the Cleveland Browns.,T...
Report: Mike Vrabel to interview for Jets' vacancy
The New York Jets will interview former NFL Coach of the Year Mike Vrabel for their head coaching vacancy on Friday, The Athletic reported.,Vrabel, 49, compiled a 54-45 record in six seasons with the Tennessee Titans from 2018-23 before spending this past season as a consultant for the Cleveland Bro...
Jets interview Ron Rivera for head coach, Louis Riddick for GM
The New York Jets said Thursday that they completed interviews with Ron Rivera for their head coaching vacancy and Louis Riddick for their general manager job.,The Jets have gotten the hiring process underway after firing coach Robert Saleh in October and GM Joe Douglas the next month.,Rivera, 62, s...
Amazon's 'TNF' sees 11% spike in NFL ratings
The viewership of "Thursday Night Football" on Amazon Prime Video increased for the third straight season, up 11 percent from last season and 38 percent over the 2022 campaign.,Including the Las Vegas Raiders-Kansas City Chiefs matchup on Black Friday (average of 13.5 million viewers), the increase ...
Browns tap Bailey Zappe for finale; 40th starting QB since 1999
At the end of another unproductive season, the Cleveland Browns will turn to their fourth starting quarterback of the year and their 40th since 1999.,The Browns on Thursday named Bailey Zappe their starter for the season finale Saturday at the Baltimore Ravens.,Cleveland (3-13) has lost five straigh...
Vikings, Lions to settle No. 1 seed in 'fairytale' showdown
Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell brings intensity to every game.,As for Sunday night's matchup between the Lions and Minnesota Vikings, which will determine the No. 1 seed in the NFC, Campbell knows his adrenaline will be pumping.,"You couldn't write a better scenario," Campbell said. "This is fairy...