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Cowboys set sights on win streak against sputtering Cardinals
On paper, the Arizona Cardinals' Sunday visit looks like a prime opportunity for the Dallas Cowboys to start a winning streak and put some pressure on the NFC East-leading New York Giants.,But Dallas (3-4) has exhibited a tendency to play down to its opposition of late and Arizona (2-5) fits the bil...
Packers' Run Game Is in Trouble, and Josh Jacobs Must Fix It
The Packers rank last in the NFL in rushing through seven games. Green Bay needs Josh Jacobs to regain his form as the team fights for a playoff spot....
Browns attempting to forget miserable history at Pittsburgh
One day after Halloween, the Cleveland Browns will enter their own version of a House of Horrors when they visit the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.,While the Browns (5-2) and Steelers (5-2) share identical records atop the AFC North, it's been far from level when the teams have tangled in Pittsburgh...
Raiders sticking with Kirk Cousins as they seek to end skid against Jets
Fernando Mendoza's turn as the starting quarterback of the Las Vegas Raiders will have to wait., ,Kirk Cousins will be tasked with guiding the Raiders out of their four-game spiral as they prepare to face the New York Jets on Sunday in East Rutherford, N.J., ,"There is no controversy," Raiders coach...
Ravens hope Lamar Jackson returns for rematch with Bills
The Buffalo Bills scored 16 unanswered points in the final 3:56 to win a wild contest against the Baltimore Ravens in the 2025 opener for both teams.,That matchup was the rematch of the previous season's AFC divisional playoff game, best remembered for Ravens tight end Mark Andrews dropping a tying ...
Jets’ Garrett Wilson frustrated, but not asking for trade
New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson is frustrated with losing and his diminished role in the offense, but he isn't looking for a way out.,Amid growing speculation ahead of the Nov. 10 NFL trade deadline, Wilson said Wednesday he has not requested a trade and wants to remain with the Jets.,"Ye...
Bengals, fresh off comeback win, host Titans team that's unable to finish
The Cincinnati Bengals will look to build on the momentum of their historic second-half rally last weekend when they host the Tennessee Titans on Sunday.,The Bengals (4-2) became just the 10th team in NFL history to be shut out in the first half and then score at least 35 points in the second half i...
Patriots wary of 1-win Dolphins in AFC East matchup
What may seem like a mismatch could become a crucial division matchup for the New England Patriots when they visit the Miami Dolphins on Sunday afternoon in Miami Gardens, Fla.,New England (4-3) is 2-0 in the AFC East, with wins over the division-leading Buffalo Bills and third-place New York Jets, ...
Unbeaten Vikings face high-powered Lions in NFC North showdown
The NFL's lone undefeated team enters Sunday's NFC North showdown as an underdog. ,The Minnesota Vikings will be looking to remain perfect against the host Detroit Lions. The Lions are favored to win by three or more points, which speaks of skepticism regarding the Vikings and their 6-0 record.,"Thi...
Colts bring turmoil, 3-game skid into matchup with Jaguars
The Indianapolis Colts are in a significant state of flux.,A week after firing longtime general manager Chris Ballard, they traded defensive tackle DeForest Buckner and guard Quenton Nelson on Tuesday, signaling a potential midseason fire sale.,The upheaval comes at an especially difficult time for ...
Buccaneers, Falcons bring renewed hope into NFC South clash
The NFC South has produced unlikely division champions in recent seasons, so there's little reason for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Atlanta Falcons to concede anything this early in the season.,The Buccaneers and the visiting Falcons will have plenty to play for in their Week 8 meeting Sunday in Tam...
Saquon Barkley: NFL forced sale of Polymarket stake
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley said NFL rules forced him to sell his ownership stake in prediction-market company Polymarket.,Barkley told Front Office Sports that he previously held equity in the company but divested after the league made clear that players cannot invest in or prom...
Packers WR Matthew Golden questionable vs. Panthers on Thursday
Green Bay wide receiver Matthew Golden is among four Packers players listed as questionable for the team's home game Thursday night against the Carolina Panthers.,The Packers (4-3) listed Golden (shoulder/foot), edge rusher Brenton Cox Jr. (quad) and defensive tackles Devonte Wyatt (ankle) and Antho...
Rams re-sign Joshua Karty as backup plan for troubled kicking game
The Los Angeles Rams made a preemptive strike Wednesday, adding former kicker Joshua Karty to the practice squad as a backup plan for their troubled special teams.,A former sixth-round draft pick by the Rams in 2024 out of Stanford, Karty was eight games into his second season with the team in 2025 ...
Panthers rule out LB Jaelan Phillips, 2 other starters vs. Packers
The Carolina Panthers ruled out three starters and a key reserve for Thursday's game against the host Green Bay Packers.,The Panthers (3-3) will be without linebacker Jaelan Phillips, who also missed last Sunday's 43-13 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a hamstring injury. ,Fellow starters, left...
Lions open practice window for All-Pro S Kerby Joseph
Detroit Lions All-Pro safety Kerby Joseph is set to practice for the first time this season, head coach Dan Campbell confirmed Wednesday.,Campbell said the team is opening the 21-day practice window for Joseph, who began the campaign on the physically unable to perform list.,"We're going to start Ke...
Chiefs sign K Justin Tucker amid Harrison Butker struggles
The Kansas City Chiefs signed Justin Tucker, one of the most accurate kickers in NFL history, to the practice squad.,The news was reported first by the Kansas City Star and confirmed by multiple outlets on Wednesday.,A five-time All-Pro, Tucker was released by the Baltimore Ravens in May 2025 amid d...
Report: WR Josh Downs requests trade from Colts
Wide receiver Josh Downs has requested a trade from the Indianapolis Colts, ESPN reported on Wednesday.,The report comes one day after the Colts made a pair of deals, shipping eight-time Pro Bowl guard Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks and three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle DeForest Buckner t...
Titans sign 40-year-old P Thomas Morstead
The Tennessee Titans signed 40-year-old punter Thomas Morstead to the practice squad on Wednesday following a knee injury to Tommy Townsend on Sunday.,Morstead has played for five teams in 17 seasons, most recently with the San Francisco 49ers in 2025. He also played for Titans coach Robert Saleh wh...
Reports: Chiefs sign K Justin Tucker amid Harrison Butker struggles
The Kansas City Chiefs signed Justin Tucker, one of the most accurate kickers in NFL history, to the practice squad.,The news was reported first by the Kansas City Star and confirmed by multiple outlets on Wednesday.,A five-time All-Pro, Tucker was released by the Baltimore Ravens in May 2025 amid d...