Football Page 408 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
49ers look to jump-start offense vs. struggling Rams
After their offense went stagnant in Week 2 without one of their star performers, the San Francisco 49ers will look to recover Sunday when they visit their home away from home., ,After a 23-17 road loss to the Minnesota Vikings, the 49ers (1-1) technically will stay on the road when they play the Lo...
Ravens, Cowboys chase critical bounce-back win
Deflated by Week 2 losses, the Cowboys and Baltimore Ravens meet Sunday at Dallas where only one can come away with a bounce-back victory.,Baltimore fell to 0-2 for the first time since 2015 with a 26-23 setback to the visiting Las Vegas Raiders and nears desperate times as fall arrives. Even with a...
Lions QB Jared Goff looks to be ‘better’ in visit to Arizona
Jared Goff signed a giant four-year extension during the offseason. But so far, the three-time Pro Bowler hasn't played anything like a $212 million quarterback.,The Detroit Lions won their season opener in overtime against the Los Angeles Rams despite Goff being limited to 217 passing yards. Goff w...
Top scoring defenses clash as Chargers oppose Steelers
Points will likely come at a premium when the Pittsburgh Steelers welcome the visiting Los Angeles Chargers to town on Sunday afternoon., ,Opponents have yet to figure out how to break through against either team, with Los Angeles (2-0) allowing the fewest points per game in the NFL (6.5) through th...
Raiders look to avoid 'shocker' vs. Andy Dalton-led Panthers
The Las Vegas Raiders will experience a role reversal Sunday as heavy favorites against a visiting Carolina Panthers squad that is making a major change to a key position.,"There are shockers each and every week," Raiders coach Antonio Pierce said. "Last week, it was us (winning). We don't want to b...
Bucs seek to add to another strong start, take on Broncos
There are four undefeated teams in the NFC heading into Week 3 of the season and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers stand out in the exclusive group., ,Of the seven NFC playoff teams from last season, the Buccaneers are the only one to open 2-0 this season and will try to remain perfect when they play host to...
Surprising Saints hunting 3-0 start vs. Eagles
Arguably no team has been a bigger surprise during the first two weeks of the NFL season than the New Orleans Saints., ,The Saints (2-0) are one of nine undefeated teams as they prepare to host the Philadelphia Eagles (1-1) on Sunday afternoon., ,Expectations for New Orleans (9-8 last season), which...
Looking to avoid 0-3 start, Giants shift focus to Browns
The New York Giants are already in must-win territory when they visit the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.,The Giants (0-2) lost their first two games of the season to the Minnesota Vikings and Washington Commanders. If they lose to the Browns (1-1), things really get dicey. New York then has a short wee...
Bears, Colts eager to define identity growing pains for young QBs
If pressure makes diamonds, the Bears can speak in absolutes when referring to rookie quarterback Caleb Williams as a gem.,Williams and the Bears lick their wounds and take to the road for the second consecutive game with a short trek to Indianapolis on Sunday. ,Chicago plans "no changes" to personn...
Patriots place LB Oshane Ximines (knee) on IR ahead of Jets game
The New England Patriots placed linebacker Oshane Ximines on injured reserve on Wednesday because of a knee injury and signed rookie defensive end Jamree Kromah from the Chicago Bears' practice squad.,Ximines missed practice Tuesday and Wednesday and had been ruled out of the Patriots' game Thursday...
Packers QB Jordan Love back at practice as limited participant
Quarterback Jordan Love took the first step toward returning from a knee injury on Wednesday, participating in practice with the Green Bay Packers for the first time since he was hurt in the Sept. 6 opener in Brazil.,Officially listed as a limited participant, Love wore a sleeve stretching from abov...
Eli Manning, Marshawn Lynch, lead 2025 Hall of Fame nominees
Giants quarterback Eli Manning and few other familiar Super Bowl performers are among 167 modern-day nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025. ,Running back Marshawn Lynch, kicker Adam Vinatieri, defensive end Terrell Suggs and late wide receiver Demaryius Thomas are among first-year...
Rams put two more on IR, but not WR Cooper Kupp
The Los Angeles Rams placed offensive lineman Jonah Jackson and safety John Johnson II on injured reserve Wednesday, but standout wide receiver Cooper Kupp remains on the active roster. ,Rams head coach Sean McVay told reporters this week that Kupp will miss an extended period. Either the Rams think...
Cowboys place DT Jordan Phillips (wrist) on IR
The Dallas Cowboys placed defensive tackle Jordan Phillips on injured reserve on Wednesday because of a right wrist injury and he will miss at least four games.,In a corresponding move, the Cowboys signed veteran defensive lineman Carlos Watkins off the Washington Commanders' practice squad.,Phillip...
Texans RBs Joe Mixon, Dameon Pierce not practicing
The Houston Texans' top two running backs were sidelined for practice on Wednesday. ,Joe Mixon (ankle) and Dameon Pierce (hamstring) both missed practice as the Texans (2-0) prepare for their Week 3 game at Minnesota (2-0). Mixon is day-to-day with an ankle injury while Pierce continues to recover f...
Chiefs put Isiah Pacheco on IR, Kareem Hunt on practice squad
The Kansas City Chiefs placed running back Isiah Pacheco on injured reserve Wednesday.,Pacheco is expected to undergo surgery on his fractured fibula Wednesday, three days after he sustained the injury during Kansas City's 26-25 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals.,The move on Wednesday guarantees P...
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni not second-guessing FG decision despite one-point loss
Head coach Nick Sirianni and the Eagles put themselves in a position similar to the Week 1 win over Green Bay as the final minutes played out against the Atlanta Falcons on Monday.,Sirianni already knew what he was going to do based on an analytics study he led the team through entering the season. ...
Chargers coach: Justin Herbert's ankle 'much better'
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is trending toward playing against the host Pittsburgh Steelers this weekend.,The question of Herbert's status was raised for Sunday's game on the heels of the Pro Bowl quarterback sustaining an ankle injury during the Chargers' 26-3 victory over the C...
Steve Gleason 'reborn' after return from hospital
Former New Orleans Saints safety and ALS activist Steve Gleason shared his enjoyment over social media after returning home from a local hospital following a medical event.,"I've been inside for six days, so to be greeted by the full Mooooooooooooooon, the Oaks, and our family... Reborn.," Gleason p...
NFL Power Rankings: Top Five Teams Heading Into Week 3
These are the top five NFL teams as we head into Week 3 of the 2024 NFL season, as the Kansas City Chiefs retain the No. 1 spot....