Football Page 240 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights

Kirk Cousins-led Falcons defeat Raiders to halt 4-game skid
Kirk Cousins threw his first touchdown pass since Nov. 3 and Bijan Robinson rushed for 125 yards on 22 carries to help the Atlanta Falcons notch a 15-9 victory over the host Las Vegas Raiders on Monday night.,KhaDarel Hodge got his hand on two Las Vegas punts and Drake London had a scoring reception...

Vikings extend winning streak, pile on to Bears' skid
Sam Darnold completed 24 of 40 passes for 231 yards, one touchdown and one interception as the Minnesota Vikings pulled away for a 30-12 win over the Chicago Bears on Monday night in Minneapolis.,Justin Jefferson had seven catches for 73 yards and a touchdown for Minnesota (12-2), which won its seve...

Chiefs release RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire
Former first-round draft choice Clyde Edwards-Helaire was released by the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday.,The 25-year-old running back led the Chiefs in rushing yards his rookie year after being selected with the 32nd pick of the 2020 NFL Draft, bursting onto the scene with 803 yards and four touchdow...

Steelers LB T.J. Watt (ankle) could play vs. Ravens this week
T.J. Watt is "walking around rather comfortably," and that assessment gives Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin reason to believe his All-Pro pass rusher will be available Saturday against the Baltimore Ravens.,Watt left Sunday's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles and underwent tests on his left...

Lions RB David Montgomery out for season after MCL surgery
Lions running back David Montgomery will undergo season-ending surgery for a torn MCL in his right knee.,Detroit was devastated by injuries on Sunday in a 48-42 loss to the Buffalo Bills. ,Montgomery finished the game and was scheduled for more detailed testing on Monday that revealed the tear. Mont...

Tommy DeVito in concussion protocol as Giants sort through QB options
The New York Giants' quarterback situation remains in flux, with head coach Brian Daboll announcing Monday that Tommy DeVito is in concussion protocol and Drew Lock is still recovering from heel and left elbow injuries.,"... We'll see where these guys are at each day, and Wednesday, hopefully, they'...

Ravens WR Diontae Johnson out of team activities this week
Following a one-game suspension Sunday, Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Diontae Johnson will not participate in team activities this week, the team confirmed Monday.,In a decision that was said to be mutual, Johnson will miss preparations for Saturday's home game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.,John...

Cowboys VP: CB Trevon Diggs likely out until start of '25 season
Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs is out for the season to undergo knee surgery and might not be ready to suit up until after training camp ends in August 2025, Dallas executive vice president Stephen Jones said Monday. ,Jones said Diggs, 26, was playing with fluid in his knee and did everything possi...

Report: Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes (ankle) week-to-week
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was diagnosed with a high ankle sprain and is considered week-to-week, ESPN reported Monday.,The injury, which is considered mild, occurred with 7:57 remaining in Sunday's 21-7 victory over the Cleveland Browns when Mahomes took a hit from Dalvin Tomlin...

Titans coach noncommittal about starting QB in Week 16
Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan would not commit to a starting quarterback for their Week 16 game. ,Callahan told reporters Monday that he'll take the next two days to decide if Will Levis or Mason Rudolph will start next week's game at the Indianapolis Colts (6-8). ,Callahan yanked Levis...

Reports: Lions RB David Montgomery (MCL) could miss rest of season
Lions running back David Montgomery could be in jeopardy of missing the rest of the season with a torn MCL in his right knee, according to multiple reports. ,Detroit was devastated by injuries on Sunday in a 48-42 loss to the Buffalo Bills. ,Montgomery finished the game but is scheduled for more det...

Two more Lions defensive starters out for rest of season
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Alim McNeill tore his ACL in Sunday's loss to the Buffalo Bills while starting cornerback Carlton Davis III broke his jaw and will be sidelined for at least six weeks, multiple outlets reported Monday. ,Further, top special teams player and backup defensive back Khail ...

Report: Broncos CB Patrick Surtain II has mild ankle sprain
Denver All-Pro cornerback Patrick Surtain II has a mild ankle sprain sustained in the Broncos' 31-13 home victory over the Indianapolis Colts, NFL Network reported on Monday morning.,Surtain injured the ankle in the fourth quarter on Sunday after making an interception, according to reports, and exi...

Seahawks: QB Geno Smith’s knee looks OK after hit
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith's knee looks like it's "structurally" OK after a low hit and awkward landing in Sunday night's loss to the Green Bay Packers. ,Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said Smith's status for Week 16 is unclear until additional testing takes place. ,Smith left in the thi...

Reports: 49ers suspend De'Vondre Campbell final three games
De'Vondre Campbell is suspended by the 49ers for the final three games of the regular season after refusing to enter Thursday's loss to the Los Angeles Rams, according to multiple reports on Monday morning. ,Campbell opted not to take the field when San Francisco beckoned him to sub for Dre Greenlaw...

Week 15 MNF: Vikings-Bears Preview, Props and Prediction
The Chicago Bears didn't get much of a bounce from interim coach Thomas Brown. ,Brown replaced the fired Matt Eberflus the day after Thanksgiving but instead of a spark, the Bears went to San Francisco and got pummeled by the 49ers.,Minnesota (11-2) welcomes Chicago as the Bears' losing streak stand...
Green Bay Packers Can Still Run NFC North in 2024
With the Detroit Lions dealing with injury issues and the Minnesota Vikings looking shaky, the Green Bay Packers can still run the NFC North in the 2024 NFL Playoffs....
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Becoming a Dangerous NFC Playoff Contender
With the recent success surrounding the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, they certainly look to be hitting their stride at the perfect time, becoming NFC playoff contenders....

NFL roundup: Lions’ 11-game winning streak ends at hands of Bills
Josh Allen passed for two touchdowns and rushed for two more and the visiting Buffalo Bills halted the Detroit Lions' franchise-record 11-game winning streak with a 48-42 victory on Sunday.,Allen, who has 10 total touchdowns in the past two games, passed for 362 yards and rushed for 68 against Detro...

Jordan Love's 2 TD passes propel Packers past Seahawks
Jordan Love threw two touchdown passes to Romeo Doubs and Josh Jacobs rushed for 94 yards and another score as the Green Bay Packers defeated the host Seattle Seahawks 30-13 Sunday night.,The Packers (10-4) limited Seattle (8-6) to 208 yards of total offense, forced two turnovers and had seven sacks...