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J.J. McCarthy tabbed to start Vikings' finale against Packers
After sitting out Week 17 with a hairline fracture in his throwing hand, Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy will start Sunday's season finale against the Green Bay Packers.,McCarthy was a full participant in the Vikings' practices on Thursday and Friday, which inspired head coach Kevin O'Co...
T.J. Watt ‘thankful,’ feels good after recovering from collapsed lung
T.J. Watt feels ready to return to game action, and the star edge rusher's arrival couldn't come at a better time for the Pittsburgh Steelers.,Watt will play Sunday night against the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL regular-season finale in Pittsburgh, which will decide the AFC North. The Steelers will m...
Texans CB Kamari Lassiter (ankle/knee) to miss finale
Houston Texans cornerback Kamari Lassiter will miss Sunday's regular-season finale against the visiting Indianapolis Colts due to knee and ankle injuries.,Lassiter has four interceptions, 17 passes defensed and 91 tackles in 16 games during his second NFL campaign. The 22-year-old was selected as a ...
Commanders QB Marcus Mariota ruled out; Josh Johnson to start Sunday
The Washington Commanders will finish off an injury-riddled and disappointing 2025 season with a second consecutive start from third-string quarterback Josh Johnson on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles.,Commanders coach Dan Quinn officially ruled out backup QB Marcus Mariota (hand/quad) for the...
Dolphins place TE Darren Waller on injured reserve
The Miami Dolphins placed veteran tight end Darren Waller (groin) on injured reserve on Friday ahead of their season finale against the New England Patriots.,Waller, 33, came out of retirement this season to join the Dolphins and played in nine games (three starts), catching 24 of 34 targets for 283...
Reports: Mike McCarthy, Antonio Pierce on NYG interview list
Former Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce and franchise nemesis Mike McCarthy are among candidates on New York's interview list as the franchise searches for a new head coach, according to reports.,Pierce was head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders for parts of two seasons and went 9-17. He played linebac...
Week 18 NFL Capsules
Week 18 NFL preview capsules,Carolina Panthers (8-8) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-9),Saturday, 4:30 p.m. ET (ABC/ESPN),FanDuel odds: Buccaneers -3, Total 43.5 ,Series Rewind: Tampa has won five of the past six meetings but Carolina claimed the victory in a potential turning-point game two weeks ago, 2...
How College Football's Transfer Portal Changed Trinidad Chambliss’ Career
Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss delivers a historic Sugar Bowl performance, showcasing the transfer portal at its absolute best....
Vikings' J.J. McCarthy (hand) resumes full practice activity
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy was a full participant at practice on Thursday, giving him a strong chance of starting Sunday against the Green Bay Packers.,McCarthy began the week of practice limited thanks to a hairline fracture in his throwing hand he sustained in Week 16 against the ...
Saints WR Chris Olave recovering from blood clot in lung
New Orleans Saints star wide receiver Chris Olave will miss Sunday's season finale at the Atlanta Falcons due to a blood clot in his lung.,The Saints confirmed the 25-year-old's health situation on their website after Olave published a photo to Instagram showing himself in a hospital bed.,"Thank you...
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson (back) states he'll play vs. Steelers
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson indicated Thursday that he will play in Sunday night's pivotal AFC North contest against the host Pittsburgh Steelers.,Jackson (back) practiced in full for the second straight day without incident.,"One hundred percent," Jackson said on whether he'll play i...
Rams sign S Quentin Lake to 3-year extension as he nears IR return
On the same day they designated his return to practice from injured reserve, the Los Angeles Rams announced a three-year extension for safety Quentin Lake on Thursday.,The team didn't disclose terms, but ESPN reported it's a $42 million deal with $25.7 million guaranteed.,Lake has missed the Rams' l...
AFC North title on the line when Steelers host Ravens
Sunday marks the fourth time in seven seasons that the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens close the regular season against one another.,The stakes haven't been higher than they are for this Week 18 clash.,Pittsburgh (9-7) can clinch the AFC North title with a win or tie, while Baltimore (8-8) ...
Contending for the NFC's No. 2 seed, Eagles seek familiar sweep of Commanders
The NFC East champion Philadelphia Eagles will attempt to sweep the visiting Washington Commanders for the sixth time in nine seasons on Sunday afternoon.,The Eagles (11-5) won both meetings with Washington (4-12) in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2023 and registered a 29-18 victory two weeks ago in Lan...
Philip Rivers says he's done with NFL, heading 'back to the sideline'
Philip Rivers confirmed that his NFL career will be over once the Indianapolis Colts' season ends this weekend.,The 44-year-old came out of retirement a month ago after the Colts lost starting quarterback Daniel Jones to a season-ending injury. He made three starts -- all losses -- and said he is re...
With win over Dolphins, Patriots can stay in No. 1 seed chase
The New England Patriots clinched the AFC East championship last week and have a chance to lock up the conference's top seed -- and with it a first-round bye and home-field advantage until the Super Bowl -- if it can beat division rival Miami on Sunday afternoon in Foxborough, Mass.,The Patriots (13...
Ohio State’s Playoff Loss Raises Familiar Questions About Ryan Day
Ohio State’s playoff loss to Miami reignites questions about Ryan Day’s ability to win big games despite elite rosters and consistent regular-season success....
Rams aim to build playoff momentum vs. defenseless Cardinals
In something of an identity crisis, the Los Angeles Rams will be out to lock down a favorable playoff matchup when they host the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday at Inglewood, Calif., in the regular-season finale for both teams.,Once riding high as the first NFC team to clinch a playoff spot, the Rams (1...
Chiefs, Raiders ready to wrap up forgettable seasons
A nightmare season for both the Kansas City Chiefs and the host Las Vegas Raiders will conclude on Sunday, offering reprieve to two franchises that had seasons marked by disappointment after entering with high expectations.,When the Raiders (2-14) hired Pete Carroll in January, the expectation was t...
Packers QB Jordan Love out of protocol but won't play vs. Vikings
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love has cleared the NFL's concussion protocol but will not start Sunday's regular-season finale at Minnesota.,Head coach Matt LaFleur said Thursday that Clayton Tune will start against the Vikings. Love's backup, Malik Willis, has been dealing with shoulder and ...