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Mike Tomlin: No 'off night' but Steelers have no 'long-term concerns' about Rodgers
Sunday night was the first time this season Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers looked his age for an entire four-quarter game and the result for Pittsburgh was predictable. ,The AFC North-leading Steelers lost 25-10 and moved back to the pack in the division at 5-4. Rodgers was intercepted twice, co...
Playoff Picture entering Week 11: Woe in Washington
Good news, Commanders fans: At 3-7, Washington can still become bowl eligible this season. ,Bad news: Six wins won't mean much in the NFL, and those Super Bowl thoughts percolating in January when the Commanders crashed the NFC Championship game are a distant memory.,Hard times are hanging around th...
Bills commit to OC Joe Brady, not chasing Brian Daboll
For the first time in 20 games, the Buffalo Bills were held under 14 points in a surprising loss at Miami on Sunday. ,But the one-week assessment will not include a change in offensive coordinator, despite the availability of former Buffalo play-caller Brian Daboll. ,Bills coach Sean McDermott said ...
Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers Both Prove Their Offenses Need Work
Philadelphia’s defense shines in a 10-7 win over Green Bay, but offensive inconsistency and injuries remain concerns for the Super Bowl champs....
Eagles' defense shuts down Packers in low-scoring win
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Jalen Hurts turned consecutive big plays into Philadelphia's only touchdown to back a dominant performance by the Eagles' defense in a 10-7 victory over the Green Bay Packers on Monday night.,Green Bay's Brandon McManus was short on a 64-yard field goal on the final play of the ga...
Raheem Morris: No staff changes on horizon after Falcons' 4th straight loss
As the Atlanta Falcons flail through their second four-game losing streak in as many seasons under Raheem Morris, the second-year head coach maintains that there will be no staff changes coming, at least not this week.,"No, we've got a really good group here," said Morris, whose team fell 31-25 in o...
Dan Quinn takes over Commanders DC duties from Joe Whitt Jr.
Commanders head coach Dan Quinn is adding defensive coordinator duties to his Week 11 tasks as Washington brings a five-game losing streak to Madrid, where the Miami Dolphins are the opposition on Sunday.,Defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. moved from the coaches' box to the sideline on Sunday but t...
Cowboys return from bye mourning death of Marshawn Kneeland
For the first time since Marshawn Kneeland's death last week, the Dallas Cowboys gathered at the team facility on Monday still mourning the loss of the 24-year-old defensive lineman. ,Kneeland's locker at The Star was transformed into a memorial for teammates and staff last week with flowers and car...
Rams sign LS Jake McQuaide to active roster
After elevating long snapper Jake McQuaide from the practice squad Sunday, the Los Angeles Rams made the move permanent by signing the veteran to the 53-man roster.,Long snapper Alex Ward was waived to open a roster spot.,McQuaide's insertion was one of two moves the Rams made last week to improve t...
Lane Kiffin early favorite to be Giants' next coach
Lane Kiffin already has his name tied to multiple college football openings and can now add an NFL vacancy to the list of jobs he may have available should he leave Ole Miss.,Kiffin was installed as the early favorite by at least one sportsbook shortly after the New York Giants fired Brian Daboll on...
Week 10 MNF: Eagles-Packers Preview, Props, Prediction
A matchup that could prove a pivotal turning point in the battle for home-field advantage in the NFC closes out the Week 10 slate, with the Philadelphia Eagles traveling to Green Bay to face the Packers on Monday night.,The Eagles (6-2) are comfortably leading the NFC East, while the Packers (5-2-1)...
Chiefs rookie OT Josh Simmons to practice this week
Chiefs rookie offensive tackle Josh Simmons will practice this week for the first time since missing the past four games for personal reasons, Kansas City head coach Andy Reid told reporters Monday.,Simmons, 22, had been dealing with a family matter, according to Reid, and missed games against the D...
Broncos LB Alex Singleton has cancerous tumor removed
Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton said he played in Thursday's home victory over the Las Vegas Raiders after receiving a testicular cancer diagnosis days earlier.,Singleton had surgery Friday to remove "the cancerous tumor," then received what he called "a great prognosis" because the ailment...
Bengals QB Joe Burrow returns to practice, won't play this week
The Cincinnati Bengals on Monday opened the practice window for quarterback Joe Burrow, but he's not a candidate to play this week. ,Bengals head coach Zac Taylor clarified the expectations around Burrow's return to the team. Burrow has not played since Week 2 because of a toe injury that required s...
Giants fire Brian Daboll, keep GM Joe Schoen
Brian Daboll was fired as head coach of the New York Giants on Monday. ,Daboll and the Giants lost their 11th consecutive road game on Sunday at Chicago and dropped to 2-8 this season. ,"The past few seasons have been nothing short of disappointing, and we have not met our expectations for this fran...
Bengals open practice window for QB Joe Burrow (toe)
The Cincinnati Bengals on Monday opened the practice window for quarterback Joe Burrow, who has not played since Week 2 because of a toe injury that required surgery.,Burrow sustained a Grade 3 turf toe injury during a 31-27 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars that gave the Bengals a 2-0 record to...
Giants fire Brian Daboll
Brian Daboll was fired as head coach of the New York Giants on Monday. ,Daboll and the Giants lost their 11th consecutive road game on Sunday at Chicago and dropped to 2-8 this season. ,The Giants were 20-40-1 since Daboll was hired in 2022, making the playoffs in his first season with a record of 9...
Rob Gronkowski to sign 1-day contract, retire as a Patriot
Carrying out the wish of a friend who died of cancer earlier this month, former four-time All-Pro tight end Rob Gronkowski will retire as a New England Patriot on Wednesday when he signs a ceremonial one-day contract.,Gronkowski, 36, who won three Super Bowls during his nine seasons with the Patriot...
Inside New York Giants’ Decision To Fire Head Coach Brian Daboll
The New York Giants have fired head coach Brian Daboll after a 2-8 start. Mike Kafka is set to take over as interim head coach as rookie QB Jaxson Dart continues to develop....
Report: Raiders G Jackson Powers-Johnson's season may be over
Las Vegas Raiders guard Jackson Powers-Johnson could miss the rest of the season with an ankle injury, NFL Network reported on Monday.,The second-year lineman is expected to go on injured reserve after getting hurt in the second quarter of Thursday's 10-7 loss against the Denver Broncos.,"He hurt hi...