Football Page 228 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Commanders get by Falcons in OT for long-awaited playoff berth
Jayden Daniels hit Zach Ertz for a 2-yard touchdown with 2:42 left in overtime as the Washington Commanders beat the Atlanta Falcons 30-24 on Sunday night in Landover, Md., to secure their first playoff berth since the 2020 season. ,The Commanders (11-5) clinched a wild-card berth with their fourth ...
Colts coach Shane Steichen feeling heat after playoff elimination
Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen seemed to sense the question might arise after his club was eliminated from playoff consideration Sunday with a ghastly 45-33 loss to the host New York Giants in East Rutheford, N.J.,The Giants were 2-13 and had lost a franchise-record 10 straight games enteri...
Sam Darnold-led Vikings down Packers for ninth straight win
Sam Darnold completed 33 of 43 passes for a career-best 377 yards to go with three touchdowns and one interception, and the Minnesota Vikings escaped with a 27-25 win over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis., ,Justin Jefferson had eight catches for 92 yards for Minnesota (14-2)...
Dolphins defeat Browns to keep playoff hopes alive
Tyler Huntley completed 22 of 26 passes for 225 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions, and ran for another score to lead the Miami Dolphins to a 20-3 victory over the host Cleveland Browns on Sunday in Cleveland, Ohio.,Huntley made his fourth start of the season, and did so in place of Dolphins'...
NFL Insider Links Kirk Cousins, Aaron Rodgers to Cleveland Browns This Offseason
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport has linked Kirk Cousins and Aaron Rodgers as options for the Cleveland Browns as they seek out competition for Deshaun Watson....
Raiders TE Brock Bowers sets two rookie records, one team mark
Brock Bowers of the Las Vegas Raiders moved past Pro Football Hall of Famer Mike Ditka on Sunday to set the NFL record for most receiving yards by a tight end in his rookie season and also set the record for most receptions by a rookie, regardless of position.,Bowers has 108 receptions to top the ma...
Giants' offense explodes in 45-33 win, knocking Colts out of playoff race
Drew Lock matched his career high of four touchdown passes and also rushed for a score and the New York Giants snapped their franchise-record 10-game losing streak with an entertaining 45-33 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday in East Rutherford, N.J.,Malik Nabers had seven receptions for ...
Raiders find winning formula again in topping Saints
Aidan O'Connell threw two touchdown passes, Daniel Carlson kicked four field goals, Ameer Abdullah had the first 100-yard rushing game of his career and the visiting Las Vegas Raiders defeated the New Orleans Saints 25-10 on Sunday afternoon.,Abdullah, playing in the 141st game of his 10-year career...
Josh Allen, Bills crush Jets, secure No. 2 seed in AFC
Josh Allen passed for two touchdowns and rushed for one more as the Buffalo Bills clobbered the New York Jets 40-14 on Sunday afternoon in Orchard Park, N.Y.,The Bills clinched the No. 2 seed in the AFC with the victory.,Allen was showered with "M-V-P" chants after putting the game away with a pair ...
Bucs rout Panthers, keep pace in race for first in NFC South
Baker Mayfield threw for five touchdowns and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers stayed in the race atop the NFC South by pounding the visiting Carolina Panthers 48-14 on Sunday afternoon.,Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan both caught two TD passes and Bucky Irving rushed for 113 yards as Tampa Bay's second victor...
Saquon Barkley hits 2K yards, Eagles crush Cowboys to win division
Saquon Barkley rushed for 167 yards to join the 2,000-yard club and the Philadelphia Eagles clinched the NFC East title with a lopsided 41-7 victory against the visiting Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.,The Eagles (13-3) swept the rival Cowboys (7-9) for the first time since 2011 and locked up at least the...
Swept by Jags, Titans alone in AFC South basement
Mac Jones threw two touchdown passes Sunday and the Jacksonville Jaguars earned a season sweep of the visiting Tennessee Titans with a 20-13 victory.,Jones connected on 15 of 22 passes for 174 yards, finding Parker Washington and rookie Bryan Thomas Jr. for scores, as Jacksonville (4-12) left Tennes...
Saquon Barkley ninth player with 2,000-yard rushing season
Philadelphia Eagles star Saquon Barkley became the ninth player in NFL history to rush for 2,000 yards in a season on Sunday., ,Barkley entered the game against the visiting Dallas Cowboys needing 162 yards to join the exclusive club., ,He reached the milestone with a 23-yard run with about 11 minut...
Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa, WR Jaylen Waddle out vs. Browns
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and wide receiver Jaylen Waddle are inactive for Sunday's matchup against the host Cleveland Browns.,Tagovailoa was limited all week due to a hip injury and was downgraded to doubtful on Saturday afternoon. ,Waddle, in turn, was questionable to play versus t...
Eagles QB Kenny Pickett (ribs) injured vs. Cowboys
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Kenny Pickett injured his ribs on the opening drive of the second half against the visiting Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.,The Eagles said Pickett is questionable to return.,Pickett also injured his ribs during last weekend's loss at Washington after replacing starter Jale...
Raiders' Brock Bowers sets record for receiving yards by rookie TE
Brock Bowers of the Las Vegas Raiders moved past Pro Football Hall of Famer Mike Ditka on Sunday to set the NFL record for most receiving yards by a tight end in his rookie season.,Bowers' third catch on Sunday -- a 13-yard grab late in the second quarter against the host New Orleans Saints -- pushe...
Giants WR Malik Nabers (toe) active vs. Colts
New York Giants rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers, who has been dealing with a toe injury, is active for Sunday's home game against the Indianapolis Colts in East Rutherford, N.J.,Nabers was listed as questionable after missing practice on Thursday and being a limited participant on Friday. He had c...
Cam Ward Opting Out of Pop-Tarts Bowl at Halftime Was Pretty Weird
Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward decided to opt out of the Pop-Tarts Bowl against Iowa State at halftime. It's a weird decision being met with online criticism....
Incredible Iowa State Pop-Tarts Bowl Win Highlights Surprising Postseason
Iowa State took down the Miami Hurricanes in the Pop-Tarts Bowl on Saturday evening, putting an exclamation point on a surprising postseason for the Cyclones....
Raiders showing up late to New Orleans due to delayed flight
The Las Vegas Raiders had a flight delayed for several hours on Saturday, forcing them to head to New Orleans late for their meeting with the Saints on Sunday. ,Las Vegas was hoping to fly out in the morning, but a mechanical issue on its plane prevented it from doing so. Instead, the Raiders had to...