Football Page 262 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
With Davante Adams in fold, Jets eye Steelers, possibly Russell Wilson
Last week, the New York Jets got a new head coach. This week, they obtained a new receiver.,Now the Jets (2-4) need to figure out how to add victories as they enter Sunday night's road showdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2).,New York sacked coach Robert Saleh after the team's loss against th...
Giants' stout defense out to stifle Saquon Barkley, Eagles
The Giants' version of the "New York Sack Exchange" will take aim at Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday in East Rutherford, N.J., ,The Giants (2-4) enter the NFC East divisional contest against the Eagles (3-2) with a league-leading 26 sacks, just eight fewer than they recorded in the...
On 4-game skid, Browns get Nick Chubb back vs. Bengals
Running back Nick Chubb will try to provide the Browns with an offensive spark when Cleveland faces the visiting Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday afternoon., ,Chubb is expected to take the field for the first time since a Week 2 knee injury prematurely ended his 2023 season. He comes back in a time of n...
Surging Lions up next for unbeaten Vikings
The top spot in the NFC North will be on the line when the Minnesota Vikings tangle with the Detroit Lions on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis.,Minnesota (5-0) is off to its best start since 2016 and will be well rested coming off a bye last week. Detroit (4-1) has reeled off three straight wins, inc...
Bills punch up offense with Amari Cooper trade, face Titans
Although they presently enjoy a comfortable 1 ½-game lead in the AFC East, the Buffalo Bills have shown a weakness at wide receiver in the first six games of the season.,They hope Amari Cooper, who was acquired Tuesday, can change that, perhaps starting with Sunday's visit from the Tennessee Titans ...
Streaking Texans expect challenge from Packers
The Houston Texans boast a two-game lead in the AFC South and the second-best record in the conference entering a Sunday road game against the Green Bay Packers.,Still, various injuries and inconsistency on offense have Houston wide receiver Tank Dell eager for the team to fire on all cylinders.,"On...
Aiming for 4th straight win, Falcons welcome Seahawks
A pair of NFC teams trending in opposite directions will meet Sunday when the Atlanta Falcons host the Seattle Seahawks.,The Falcons (4-2) are riding a three-game winning streak, the team's longest since winning the last four games of the 2019 season. Seattle (3-3) opened the season by winning its f...
Pair of 1-5 teams seek better fate as Pats, Jags meet in London
The Jacksonville Jaguars are desperate for a victory, while the New England Patriots are looking to end a losing streak while overseeing the continued development of their rookie quarterback.,Each team will look to further those goals in their matchup Sunday in London, England, at Wembley Stadium.,T...
Quarterbacks' health a major issue for Dolphins, Colts
The Miami Dolphins remain in a holding pattern as they await word on the future availability of standout quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.,In the meantime, Tyler Huntley will again guide the league's lowest-scoring offense when the Dolphins (2-3) battle the host Indianapolis Colts (3-3) on Sunday.,Tagovai...
Soaring NFL ratings suffer second straight dip in Week 6
The NFL's streak of sky-high ratings to begin the season suffered its second consecutive setback in Week 6 with almost all key network windows down year-over-year, according to Sports Media Watch.,Week 6 opened with an NFC West showdown between the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks, but the r...
Commanders vying to 'sharpen' play vs. lowly Panthers
Despite a 4-2 start, the Washington Commanders believe they have yet to display their true potential.,Their next chance to elevate their play comes Sunday against the visiting Carolina Panthers in Landover, Md.,"The focus is on us," Commanders coach Dan Quinn said. "We've got plenty to work on. We a...
Report: Vikings LB Blake Cashman (turf toe) expected out vs. Lions
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman is expected to miss Sunday's home game against the Detroit Lions and could be out longer because of turf toe, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reported on Wednesday.,Cashman, 28, leads the Vikings (5-0) with 40 tackles and 334 defensive snaps (94 percent). He h...
Steelers RB Najee Harris (ribs) misses practice
Pittsburgh Steelers starting running back Najee Harris missed practice Wednesday with a rib injury. ,Fellow RB Cordarrelle Patterson also missed practice with an ankle injury. ,Harris, 26, is coming off his best game of the season last week. He eclipsed 100 yards for the first time, rushing for 7.6 ...
Chargers open practice window for WR DJ Chark
The Los Angeles Chargers designated DJ Chark for return from injured reserve, opening the wide receiver's 21-day practice window.,Chark was back at practice Wednesday after missing the team's first five games with a hip injury. ,Chark signed a one-year contract worth $3 million with the Chargers in ...
Saints rule out Chris Olave for TNF; surgery for Rashid Shaheed
The New Orleans Saints will play without their top two wide receivers Thursday night -- and possibly beyond.,On Wednesday, the team ruled Chris Olave out against the visiting Denver Broncos due to a concussion and announced that Rashid Shaheed will undergo knee surgery.,The short week made it tough ...
Jets WR Davante Adams to make debut vs. Steelers
Star wide receiver Davante Adams is expected to make his debut with the New York Jets in Sunday night's game against the host Pittsburgh Steelers, interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich announced.,Adams sat out the Raiders' last three games due to a nagging hamstring injury.,When the six-time Pro Bowl sele...
Giants WR Malik Nabers edges closer to return as injuries hit NY
Waylaid by injuries entering Week 7, the New York Giants received a smattering of good news on the medical front with the qualified return of rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers. ,Nabers participated in Wednesday's practice after missing the past two games with a concussion. But head coach Brian Dabol...
Dan Campbell: Lions 'not done' shopping after Aidan Hutchinson injury
Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson connected with head coach Dan Campbell on Tuesday and while the physical pain of surgery to repair leg fractures subsided, the 24-year-old is still dealing with a recovery of 4-6 months.,"He's doing good. Now, he's trying to process everything. It's still...
Giants LT Andrew Thomas undergoes foot surgery, likely ending '24 season
New York Giants left tackle Andrew Thomas underwent surgery to repair a Lisfranc foot injury and is unlikely to be recovered by the end of the regular season.,"I feel terrible for him," Giants head coach Brian Daboll said Wednesday.,Thomas said Sunday night after the Giants (2-4) lost to the Cincinn...
Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks ready to practice
Positive news hit the Carolina Panthers' backfield on Wednesday with the practice debut of second-round rookie running back Jonathon Brooks. ,Brooks was deemed ready to roll by head coach Dave Canales, and the Panthers officially activated him from the non-football injury list on Wednesday. Carolina...