Football Page 526 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Focused Falcons not looking past struggling Panthers
Conversations regarding the Atlanta Falcons and Carolina Panthers are drastically different, even for a pair of teams with losing records....
Playoff-bound 49ers stay hungry for Brock Purdy's homecoming at Arizona
It's homecoming weekend for Brock Purdy as his San Francisco 49ers continue the chase for the No. 1 NFC seed on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz....
Saints aim to improve standing in clash vs. Tommy DeVito, Giants
The New York Giants have won three games in a row, but their playoff chances are slim....
Ja'Marr Chase thinks Ja'Marr Chase is the top NFL WR
Cincinnati’s Ja’Marr Chase thinks he is the best wide receiver in the league....
With C.J. Stroud in question, Texans aim to topple Titans
The Houston Texans likely will join the long list of NFL teams forging ahead with their backup quarterback when they visit the Tennessee Titans on Sunday afternoon in Nashville, Tenn....
Confident Zach Wilson looks to lead Jets past Dolphins
Zach Wilson's short NFL career has been filled with miscues, depth chart shuffling and other lowlights amid heavy scrutiny that comes with underperforming relative to being selected No. 2 overall in the 2021 draft....
Slumping, angry Chiefs seek stabilization vs. Patriots
Emotions boiled over for the Kansas City Chiefs after enduring one of their most frustrating losses of the season....
Packers, Bucs can't afford slipup in playoff chase
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will aim for their third victory in a row when they travel north to face the Green Bay Packers on Sunday afternoon....
Browns confident in Joe Flacco entering matchup with Bears
The Cleveland Browns may be banged up and placing their faith in Joe Flacco for the rest of the season, but their record speaks for itself....
Texas QB Maalik Murphy enters transfer portal before CFP
The Texas Longhorns will be without their No. 2 quarterback for their College Football Playoff semifinal against the Washington Huskies, as Maalik Murphy is entering the transfer portal....
Lions stalk win No. 10, playoff berth; Broncos blocking path
Potholes are becoming a common theme as the Detroit Lions map their route to the playoffs and their first division title in 30 years....
49ers will clinch NFC West with win over Cardinals
The San Francisco 49ers are the only team in the NFL to have clinched a spot in the playoffs, and they can be the first to clinch their division in Week 15....
Chargers WR Keenan Allen ruled out vs. Raiders
A bruised heel will sideline NFL-leading receiver Keenan Allen for Thursday's game between the Los Angeles Chargers and Las Vegas Raiders....
Playoff race rolls into Indy, pairs Colts, Steelers in Saturday showdown
Firing offensive coordinator Matt Canada was not the solution to the multiple problems plaguing the Pittsburgh Steelers' offense, if the past two games are any indication....
Court ruling favors two-time NCAA transfers
The NCAA on Wednesday began notifying member schools that two-time transfers will be eligible to participate in their chosen sports, at least temporarily, and bypass the "year in residency" rule....
Texans QB C.J. Stroud (concussion) ‘a little bit better’
Houston Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud remained in the concussion protocol Wednesday and did not practice....
Backups front and center as Bengals, Vikings fight for playoff spots
A surprising playoff-implication Saturday hits Cincinnati when the Bengals host the Minnesota Vikings in a matchup of seven-win teams banking on big things from their backups....
Rutgers extends Greg Schiano's deal through 2030
Rutgers football coach Greg Schiano agreed to a contract extension through the 2030 season on Wednesday....
Ben Roethlisberger criticizes Steelers, coach Mike Tomlin
Former Pittsburgh Steelers star quarterback Ben Roethlisberger does not have a glowing review of how his former team performed in its last game....
Notre Dame LT Joe Alt to skip Sun Bowl, enter NFL draft
Potential top-10 NFL draft pick Joe Alt of Notre Dame is skipping the Sun Bowl to get a jumpstart on preparation for his pro career....