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Short-rested Chiefs, Steelers gear up for Christmas Day clash
Patrick Mahomes was pumped up when the NFL schedule was released and he saw his Kansas City Chiefs were playing on Christmas Day for the second straight season.,His excitement lasted for only a short time.,"Until I realized it was on Wednesday," Mahomes said Monday.,Plenty of sore bodies will take t...
Texans claim WR Diontae Johnson off waivers from Ravens
Set to host the Ravens on Christmas Day, the Houston Texans claimed wide receiver Diontae Johnson off waivers on Monday after Baltimore waived him last week.,Thin at receiver behind star Nico Collins due to season-ending injuries to Stefon Diggs (torn ACL) and Tank Dell (torn ACL, dislocated kneecap...
Report: Texans claim WR Diontae Johnson off waivers
Set to host the Ravens on Christmas Day, the Houston Texans claimed wide receiver Diontae Johnson off waivers on Monday after Baltimore waived him last week, ESPN reported.,Thin at receiver behind star Nico Collins due to season-ending injuries to Stefon Diggs (torn ACL) and Tank Dell (torn ACL, dis...
Raheem Morris 'pleased' with Michael Penix Jr. as Falcons control destiny
After weeks of roster uncertainty and losing football, everything went right for the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.,Following quarterback Kirk Cousins' benching, eighth overall draft pick Michael Penix Jr. won his first career start, throwing for 202 yards in a 34-7 home win over the hapless New York Gi...
Texans detail extent of WR Tank Dell's knee injury
Houston Texans wideout Tank Dell will have surgery to repair a dislocated kneecap, torn ACL and other damage, coach DeMeco Ryans confirmed Monday.,Dell sustained the injury to his left leg while catching a 30-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter of Saturday's 27-19 loss to the Chiefs in Kansas C...
Giants QB Drew Lock to have MRI on injured shoulder
New York Giants quarterback Drew Lock will have an MRI on his right shoulder after injuring it in Sunday's 34-7 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, head coach Brian Daboll told reporters Monday.,The results of Monday's MRI will help the team decide which quarterback gets the start in Week 17's matchup with...
Packers-Vikings, Cowboys-Eagles start times shifted
The NFL announced two changes to the Week 17 schedule on Monday.,Sunday's NFC East game between the Dallas Cowboys (7-8) and host Philadelphia Eagles (12-3) was moved to 1 p.m. ET.,Sunday's NFC North clash between the Green Bay Packers (10-4) and host Minnesota Vikings (13-2) was moved to 4:25 p.m. ...
Jerry Jones credits Cowboys coach for team's effort, performance
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones credits head coach Mike McCarthy for the team's performance on Sunday night, beating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for a fourth win in the past five games to push their record to 7-8.,"All I can say is what a good job, how good a job he's doing," Jones said of McCarthy, whose co...
Report: Bears LT Braxton Jones sustains broken ankle
Chicago Bears starting left tackle Braxton Jones sustained a fractured left ankle in Sunday's loss to the Detroit Lions, NFL Network reported Monday.,Jones, 25, was injured midway through the second quarter of Chicago's 34-17 setback. His lower leg was placed in an air cast before he left the field ...
Jerry Jones Won’t Say It, But Mike McCarthy Just Might Be His Guy
Mike McCarthy has turned the season around for the Dallas Cowboys, and Jerry Jones might have no other option than to extend his free agent head coach....
NFL Draft Order 2025 Heating Up: New York Giants Control Their Fate for No. 1 Pick
The New York Giants control their destiny to own the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, here is the rest of the order as well....
Cowboys force late fumble, dampen Bucs' playoff hopes
The Dallas Cowboys won't be going to the playoffs, but they played a key role in the postseason race with a 26-24 home win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday night in Arlington, Texas.,The Cowboys got 292 passing yards from Cooper Rush and a spectacular final-drive turnover to end the Buccaneer...
Cowboys force late fumble, knock Bucs out of NFC South lead
The Dallas Cowboys won't be going to the playoffs, but it played a key role in the postseason race with a 26-24 home win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday night.,The Cowboys got 283 passing yards from Cooper Rush and a spectacular final-drive turnover to end the Buccaneers' four-game win strea...
NFL roundup: Jalen Hurts injured as Eagles fall to Commanders
Jayden Daniels threw a 9-yard touchdown pass to Jamison Crowder with six seconds remaining and the Washington Commanders beat the visiting Philadelphia Eagles 36-33 on Sunday.,Philadelphia's Jake Elliott hit a pair of late field goals to give the Eagles -- who lost quarterback Jalen Hurts to a concu...
Bills rally from 14 down to stymie Patriots
James Cook finished with 126 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns, and the Buffalo Bills escaped with a 24-21 win over the New England Patriots on Sunday evening in Orchard Park, N.Y., ,Josh Allen completed 16 of 29 passes for 154 yards, one touchdown and one interception for Buffalo (12-3). Alle...
Raiders end 10-game skid by knocking off Jaguars
Brock Bowers caught 11 passes for 99 yards and Isaiah Pola-Mao forced two fumbles to lead the Raiders to a 19-15 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday in Las Vegas.,The Raiders ended a league-high 10 game losing streak with their first since beating the Cleveland Browns 20-16 on Sept. 29.,The ...
Cardinals RB James Conner (knee) banged up vs. Panthers
Arizona Cardinals standout running back James Conner injured his right knee during Sunday's 36-30 overtime loss to the Carolina Panthers.,Conner exited in the third quarter while enjoying a huge game with 166 scrimmage yards. He had 117 yards and one touchdown on 15 rushes and caught four passes for...
De'Von Achane, Dolphins prevail as 49ers drop out of playoff chase
Jason Sanders kicked five field goals and De'Von Achane accounted for 190 total yards from scrimmage and the clinching touchdown in the Miami Dolphins' 29-17 win over the visiting San Francisco 49ers on Sunday in Miami Gardens, Fla.,Tua Tagovailoa completed 22 of 34 passes for 215 yards and a score ...
Vikings outlast Seahawks, stay tied atop NFC North
Sam Darnold threw a 39-yard touchdown pass down the left sideline to Justin Jefferson with 3:51 remaining as the Minnesota Vikings rallied for a 27-24 victory against the host Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.,The pass capped a four-play, 70-yard drive that took just 30 seconds after Seattle's Geno Smith ...
Chuba Hubbard helps Panthers eliminate Cardinals
Chuba Hubbard ran 21 yards for an overtime touchdown and Bryce Young threw for two touchdowns and ran for another as the Carolina Panthers ended the Arizona Cardinals' playoff prospects by winning their home finale 36-30 on Sunday afternoon in Charlotte.,Hubbard, who had a 28-yard run on the play pr...