Football Page 635 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights

Justin Fields-led Bears blow out Commanders for first win
Justin Fields passed for four touchdowns, three to D.J. Moore, and the Chicago Bears halted the worst losing streak in franchise history with a 40-20 victory over the host Washington Commanders on Thursday night....

Jets OC Nathaniel Hackett in spotlight before game vs. Broncos
An interview given back in July continues to resonate ahead of the Denver Broncos' Sunday home game against the New York Jets....

GM hints Bears will move on from WR Chase Claypool
Wide receiver Chase Claypool might have played his last game for the Bears, Chicago general manager Ryan Poles implied in an interview on Thursday....

Report: Pitt QB Phil Jurkovec changing positions to tight end
In his sixth season of college football, Pitt quarterback Phil Jurkovec is making a move to tight end, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported Thursday....

Dick Butkus, Bears Hall of Famer, dead at 80
Chicago Bears legend Dick Butkus died, his former team announced Thursday. The Hall of Fame linebacker was 80....

Bears legend Dick Butkus dies at 80
Hall of Fame linebacker Dick Butkus, whose name became synonymous with the Chicago Bears and hard-nosed defense, has died, his family announced Thursday. Butkus was 80....

Sidelined Utah QB Cameron Rising details more injuries
Standout quarterback Cameron Rising, who has yet to play this season for No. 18 Utah, said Thursday that his injuries in last year's Rose Bowl game were more severe than reported....

Jordan Love, Packers aim to extend Raiders' losing streak
Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers hope for better results in their second straight prime-time matchup when they visit the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday night....

Steelers QB Kenny Pickett (knee) on track to play against Ravens
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett was a full participant at practice Thursday and closer to being ready for the home game Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens....

Colin Cowherd says Brian Daboll should resign as Giants head coach to lead the Chargers
Fox Sports 1 host Colin Cowherd is at it again, this time on his podcast platform, “The Volume.” ...

Bears activate OL Teven Jenkins before game at Commanders
The Chicago Bears activated left guard Teven Jenkins for the first time this season before the game Thursday night against the host Washington Commanders....

Utes go truckin': Every scholarship player receives new truck
Utah football players will driving to practice in style....

Brock Purdy still lives like a backup quarterback
Brock Purdy appears to be a frugal man. As the final pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, I do not blame him. Careers for the player selected in that spot tend to not last long, and he had the expensive pleasure of being drafted by a team in California. The San Francisco 49ers play and practice in Santa Clar...

Week 5 NFL betting preview: Bryce Young, unlucky Panthers visit Detroit
We had a good sweat watching the Chicago Bears narrowly cover our +3.5 number last week after enjoying our "luck-trend special" Jacksonville Jaguars pick cover easily....

Tradition preserved as Big Ten sets upcoming football opponents
The Big Ten revealed its revamped schedule of conference football opponents for the 2024-28 seasons, incorporating four new additions into schedules while maintaining traditional rivalries....

First NFL QB benched? New overwhelming favorite emerges
All the ingredients are in place for the Atlanta Falcons to make a run at the postseason in the NFC South....

RB Jonathan Taylor committed to Colts for now, at least
Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor told reporters Thursday that he is committed to the team, at least in the moment....

TNF Week 5: Bears-Commanders Preview, Props, Prediction
Two of the most embattled coaches in the NFL meet on Thursday night in what could be a critical game for each of their futures....

UNC WR Tez Walker granted immediate eligibility
The NCAA ran a reverse Thursday and ruled that North Carolina wide receiver Tez Walker is now eligible to play....
