Football Page 304 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
With both in playoff hunt, Chargers travel to take on Falcons
Two teams vying to bolster their postseason chances will meet in Atlanta on Sunday when the Falcons host the Los Angeles Chargers.,Atlanta (6-5) still holds a one-game lead over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC South, despite dropping its past two games. The Falcons are seeking their first winnin...
Vikings return home in search of 5th straight win
The Minnesota Vikings will aim for their second five-game winning streak this season when they host the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis.,Minnesota (9-2) is coming off a 30-27 overtime win on the road against the division rival Chicago Bears last Sunday. The Vikings have won each...
Rams will not suspend Demarcus Robinson after DUI arrest
Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay said Wednesday the team would not suspend Demarcus Robinson two days after the wide receiver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.,McVay said the organization decided to "let the legal process take place" for Robinson, who was pulled over hours a...
NFL Thanksgiving: Giants-Cowboys Preview, Props, Prediction
A matchup between teams with a combined six wins through 22 games probably wasn't what the NFL envisioned when scheduling the New York Giants at the Dallas Cowboys for the second of three Thanksgiving Day games.,No matter the records, the matchup between bitter NFC East rivals always draws national ...
NFL Thanksgiving: Bears-Lions Preview, Props & Prediction
The NFL's slate of Thanksgiving Day games kicks off with an NFC North battle between the Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions at 12:30 ET on Thursday.,For the Lions, it's an opportunity to improve to 11-1 and stay atop the NFC standings. For the Bears (4-7), it represents a critical game to just stay in ...
Texans trying to get 'locked in' with Jags up next
A week after a demoralizing loss to the Tennessee Titans, the AFC South-leading Houston Texans might have a perfect opportunity to reboot when they face the host Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.,Then again, maybe not.,It depends, Houston coach DeMeco Ryans said, if the Texans (7-5) are "locked in" an...
Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence pushing to play, not ruling out surgery
Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence stands squarely in the middle of two options for addressing his left shoulder injury.,After missing the past two games, Lawrence described his physical status as "feeling better" following his second practice this week on Wednesday as the Jaguars (2-9) prepared to...
Runner's World: Top RBs take flight when Ravens entertain Eagles
Saquon Barkley and the Philadelphia Eagles make their second-to-last road trip of the regular season Sunday to face Derrick Henry and the Baltimore Ravens., ,The NFC East-leading Eagles (9-2) have won seven in a row and play four of their final six games in Philadelphia, traveling only about 125 mil...
Injuries pile up, 49ers uncertain QB Brock Purdy can return Sunday
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy was limited with the right shoulder injury that sidelined him last week and there is growing concern about the long-term status of left tackle Trent Williams. ,Wednesday's practice was not the start to the NFL workweek head coach Kyle Shanahan had hoped af...
No secrets as Bucs visit Dave Canales, Panthers for NFC South showdown
The connections are clear between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Carolina Panthers, longtime NFC South rivals.,The teams get together for a meeting on Sunday in Charlotte and showed recent signs they can play with any team.,"It's an NFC South battle," Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles said. "All of them ar...
Bengals optimistic heading into new month, meeting vs. Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers look to continue their improbable season atop the AFC North when they visit the disappointing Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday afternoon. ,The Steelers (8-3) saw their five-game winning streak come to an end last time out, suffering a 24-19 loss to the Cleveland Browns on Nov. 21...
Winless at home, Cowboys shoot for eighth consecutive victory over Giants
The Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants stumble onto center stage for a Thanksgiving Day battle of backup quarterbacks, as the out-of-contention NFC East rivals have served up a combined six wins and 16 losses in 2024.,Cooper Rush helped the Cowboys (4-7) return to the win column at Washington before...
QB Daniel Jones to join Vikings on Friday
Former New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones signed a $375,000 contract for the remainder of the season with the Vikings and will suit up for his first practice in Minnesota on Friday.,Head coach Kevin O'Connell confirmed the Vikings landed Jones after discussing the role of each of his quarterba...
Report: QB Drew Lock to start for Giants; injured DeVito stays home
Quarterback Drew Lock will take the reins on Thursday when the New York Giants visit the Dallas Cowboys for a Thanksgiving Day contest in Arlington, Texas.,ESPN reported Wednesday that DeVito, elevated to No. 1 last week after the Giants demoted -- then released -- starter Daniel Jones, didn't even ...
Raiders QB Aidan O'Connell to start Friday vs. Chiefs
The Las Vegas Raiders will start quarterback Aidan O'Connell in their Black Friday game against the host Kansas City Chiefs.,Head coach Antonio Pierce made the announcement Wednesday, declaring O'Connell ready to play after being sidelined since Week 7 because of a thumb injury.,"We feel good about ...
Chiefs' Isiah Pacheco, Charles Omenihu to play vs. Raiders
The Kansas City Chiefs' Isiah Pacheco and Charles Omenihu will play Friday against the Las Vegas Raiders, provided they don't aggravate the injuries that have kept them out, coach Andy Reid said Wednesday.,Pacheco, Kansas City's starting running back, sustained a broken fibula is his team's victory ...
CB Marshon Lattimore has first practice with Commanders
Cornerback Marshon Lattimore practiced Wednesday for the first time since joining the Washington Commanders in a Nov. 5 trade with the New Orleans Saints.,Head coach Dan Quinn confirmed the four-time Pro Bowl selection's return from a hamstring injury that also kept him out of his final game with th...
Kent State Did All Kinds of Losing in 2024: What’s Next for Golden Flashes?
The Kent State Golden Flashes finished their season 0-12. In an exclusive interview with Deadspin, head coach Kenni Burns talks about where the program goes from here....
Report: Ravens TE Charlie Kolar played with broken arm
Baltimore Ravens tight end Charlie Kolar will be sidelined at least four weeks with a broken arm, NFL Network reported Wednesday.,He sustained the injury early in the fourth quarter Monday night but finished the 30-23 win against the host Los Angeles Chargers before getting X-rays, per the report.,K...
Report: Lions WR Kalif Raymond (foot) heading to IR
Detroit Lions receiver and return specialist Kalif Raymond is headed to injured reserve with a foot injury, NFL Network reported Wednesday.,Raymond, 30, was carted off the field after returning a punt in the third quarter of Sunday's 24-6 victory over the Colts in Indianapolis.,Raymond will miss the...