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Vikings place QB J.J. McCarthy in concussion protocol
The Minnesota Vikings have placed quarterback J.J. McCarthy in the concussion protocol after he reported symptoms on the team flight home on Sunday night, coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters Monday.,"(He) reported some kind of symptoms in regards to his head, and we wanted to get back here once we ...

Browns sticking with Shedeur Sanders for Week 13
Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders won his debut start on Sunday, earning a second this week against the San Francisco 49ers. ,Cleveland turned to Sanders with rookie third-round pick Dillon Gabriel in concussion protocol and unavailable for Week 12. Sanders completed 11 of 20 passes for 209 ...

Week 12 MNF: Panthers-49ers Preview, Props, Prediction
Week 12 of the regular season closes with an intriguing matchup between a surprising team seeking a statement road win against a franchise trying to prove it still belongs among the NFL's top tier of contenders.,Carolina (6-5) has won five of its past seven games, and a win on Monday night would vau...

Broncos sign K Wil Lutz to 3-year contract extension
The Denver Broncos signed veteran kicker Wil Lutz to a three-year contract extension through the 2028 season on Monday.,Lutz, 31, made all five field-goal attempts in Denver's 22-19 win against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 11, including the game-winner from 35 yards out as time expired.,The AFC We...

Bengals 'anticipate' Joe Burrow being ready for Ravens on Thanksgiving night
Joe Burrow racked up 820 passing yards, nine touchdowns and two losses to the Ravens last season, but the Bengals are planning to give him another shot at their AFC North rival on Thanksgiving night. ,Burrow is set to play for the first time since Week 2 and has cleared medical hurdles to take the f...

Report: Chiefs G Trey Smith to miss time with ankle injuries
Kansas City Chiefs Pro Bowl right guard Trey Smith is nursing both high- and low-ankle sprains, NFL Network reported on Monday.,Smith sustained the injuries during Kansas City's 23-20 overtime victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.,He is expected to miss time with the injuries for the Chiefs...

Bernie Kosar leaving hospital one week after transplant
Former Cleveland Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar is being discharged from a hospital Monday, one week after receiving a liver transplant.,"Blessed to be getting discharged today, and appreciative of all the support that's carried me to this point. Just in time for my birthday tmrw!" he posted on X.,...

Reports: Saints to work out Justin Tucker, other kickers
Five-time All-Pro and seven-time Pro Bowler Justin Tucker is among several kickers attending a tryout for the New Orleans Saints, multiple media outlets reported on Monday.,The workout is the first for Tucker since serving his 10-game suspension for a violation of the league's personal conduct polic...

Giants fire defensive coordinator Shane Bowen
Giants interim head coach Mike Kafka fired defensive coordinator Shane Bowen on Monday, two weeks after head coach Brian Daboll was dismissed for blowing a big lead on the road.,Bowen was let go under similar circumstances. The Giants lost a road game in which they led by at least 10 points for the ...

Reports: Patriots LT Will Campbell has sprained MCL
New England Patriots left tackle Will Campbell is believed to have a sprained MCL and is awaiting MRI results on his right knee, multiple outlets reported Monday.,The rookie blind-side protector for quarterback Drake Maye was carted off the field during the third quarter of New England's 26-20 victo...

Reports: Giants fire defensive coordinator Shane Bowen
The New York Giants reportedly fired defensive coordinator Shane Bowen on Monday, two weeks after head coach Brian Daboll was dismissed for blowing a big lead on the road.,Bowen was let go under similar circumstances. The Giants lost a game in which they led by at least 10 points on the road for the...
How the Panthers Became NFC South Contenders and Why MNF Is Their Biggest Test Yet
The Carolina Panthers have clawed their way back into NFC South contention. Here’s why their Monday night showdown with the 49ers is pivotal....
College Football Conference Championship Predictions: Bold Picks for Every Power League
Predicting every 2024 college football conference championship matchup, including bold picks, chaotic ACC scenarios, and key games that will shape the expanded playoff field this weekend....

Bucs QB Baker Mayfield sprains left shoulder in loss to Rams
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield sprained his left shoulder and did not play in the second half of the team's 34-7 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night in Inglewood, Calif.,Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles said afterward that Mayfield sprained his non-throwing shoulder and will un...

Raiders fire offensive coordinator Chip Kelly
The Las Vegas Raiders fired offensive coordinator Chip Kelly, the team announced on Sunday night after a 24-10 home loss to the Cleveland Browns.,Kelly lasted just 11 games in his return to the NFL.,"I spoke with Chip Kelly earlier this evening and informed him of his release as offensive coordinato...

Davante Adams catches 2 TD passes as Rams blow out Buccaneers
Matthew Stafford threw three touchdown passes, Cobie Durant returned an interception for a score and the Los Angeles Rams moved alone atop the NFC with a 34-7 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday night at Inglewood, Calif.,Davante Adams had two TD receptions, Colby Parkinson added another...

NFL roundup: Down 21-0, Cowboys rally to beat Eagles on final play
Brandon Aubrey converted a 42-yard field goal as time expired and the Dallas Cowboys rallied from a 21-0 second-quarter deficit to beat the visiting Philadelphia Eagles 24-21 on Sunday.,Aubrey's kick, the second game-winner of his career, capped a nine-play, 49-yard drive in the final 1:35. The big ...

Bucs QB Baker Mayfield (left shoulder) makes early exit vs. Rams
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield was ruled out for the second half because of a left shoulder injury against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night in Inglewood, Calif.,The Bucanneers initially announced that he was doubtful to return after halftime before he was downgraded to out. He w...

Bucs QB Baker Mayfield (left shoulder) doubtful to return vs. Rams
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield did not return to the field for his team's opening drive of the second half with a left shoulder injury on Sunday night against the Los Angeles Rams.,The team announced that he was doubtful to return to the game in Inglewood, Calif.,Mayfield first star...

Cowboys claw back from 14-point deficit to down Eagles
Brandon Aubrey converted a 42-yard field goal as time expired to lift the Dallas Cowboys to a come-from-behind 24-21 win over the visiting Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.,Aubrey's kick, the second game-winner of his career, capped a nine-play, 49-yard drive in the final 1:35. The big play was Dak Pre...