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Lions open NFC North play against streaking Packers
The Detroit Lions haven't faced an NFC North opponent this season, an oddity heading into Week 7. That will change over the next two weeks as they host Green Bay and Minnesota on back-to-back Sundays.,Green Bay swept the two-game season series last year, which contributed to Detroit's failure to rea...

Legendary Rams RB Lawrence McCutcheon dies at 76
Legendary Los Angeles Rams running back Lawrence McCutcheon died Friday after a fight against Parkinson's disease. He was 76.,McCutcheon was a Pro Bowl selection in five straight seasons (1973-77) for the Rams and still ranks fourth all-time on the club's rushing list with 6,186 yards over eight sea...

'Ready to go': Buccaneers get Baker Mayfield back for Panthers matchup
With the Tampa Bay Buccaneers struggling to stay competitive in the NFC South, the return of quarterback Baker Mayfield will provide a much-needed boost.,Mayfield and the Buccaneers hit the road to meet the Carolina Panthers in an NFC South matchup Sunday afternoon in Charlotte.,The Panthers (3-2) l...

Jets eye Breece Hall’s return as winless Dolphins visit
The winless Miami Dolphins are trying to establish an identity under first-year coach Jeff Hafley, while the New York Jets hope to get healthy in time to salvage their season.,The Jets could get one of their key players back from injury Sunday afternoon when they host the Dolphins in East Rutherford...

Browns carry momentum from comeback win into Titans clash
Cleveland quarterback Deshaun Watson hosted a team party after last week's dramatic comeback victory over the Baltimore Ravens, which moved the Browns into a share of first place in the AFC North.,Should Cleveland defeat the Tennessee Titans on Sunday in Nashville, would Watson continue the traditio...

Unbeaten 49ers depleted at WR ahead of trip to face Falcons
Undefeated but battered, the San Francisco 49ers limp into Atlanta to face the reeling Falcons on Sunday afternoon.,San Francisco (6-0) has paid a physical toll for its best start since 2019, when it won its first eight games. The 49ers will be without receivers Deebo Samuel (hamstring) and Mike Eva...

Ravens list QB Lamar Jackson (ankle) as questionable vs. Bengals
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was listed as questionable for his team's home game Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals because of a left ankle injury.,Jackson was limited at practice for a third consecutive day on Friday because of an injury he picked up against the Tennessee Titans ba...

One Drake Maye Mistake Loomed Large in Patriots’ Loss to the Bears
Drake Maye threw a costly red-zone interception as the Chicago Bears beat the New England Patriots 30-24. Caleb Williams threw for 308 yards and two touchdowns....

Roger Goodell: NFL targeting Tokyo for game in 2027 or 2028
The NFL expects to be playing a regular-season game in Tokyo in either 2027 or 2028, commissioner Roger Goodell said on Friday.,"Listen, Tokyo is clearly on our list, whether it's next year or the year after. It's coming at some point in the near future," Goodell told NFL Daily.,"We're going to cont...

Rams WR Puka Nacua (calf) questionable for Sunday
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is questionable for Sunday's game at Las Vegas with a calf injury, head coach Sean McVay said Friday.,Nacua sustained the injury during Thursday's practice and did not participate in Friday's session as the Rams (2-4) prepared to face the Raiders (3-3).,The ...

Bears TE Cole Kmet (knee) to miss rest of season
Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet is going on injured reserve with a season-ending knee injury, head coach Ben Johnson confirmed on Friday.,Kmet was carted off the field in the fourth quarter of Thursday night's 30-24 home victory against the New England Patriots. He grabbed his right knee after bei...

Bills' Sam Franklin Jr. wins appeal, suspension reduced to fine
Buffalo Bills safety and special teams captain Sam Franklin Jr. won his appeal to overturn the one-game suspension he initially received from the NFL for allegedly spitting at an opponent.,The league announced Friday that it reduced the punishment to a fine of $14,926 for unsportsmanlike conduct. Fr...
