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Bengals QB Joe Burrow laments loss of privacy following home break-in
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 11 - 5:49 p.m. | Save Story
Cincinnati quarterback Joe Burrow kept his comments short Wednesday when addressing the media about having his home broken into two nights earlier while he and the Bengals were on the road against the Dallas Cowboys. "I feel like my privacy has been violated in more ways than one," Burrow said. The NFL and NBA issued security alerts to their players late last month after several homes were broken into while athletes were away for games.
Stephen Jones says Mike McCarthy has done an 'outstanding' job amid Cowboys' injuries
Rob Maaddi, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 11 - 5:48 p.m. | Save Story
Mike McCarthy's ability to keep the injury-depleted Dallas Cowboys competitive could factor into whether the team gives him a contract extension. McCarthy, who is in the final year of his contract, led Dallas (5-8) to three straight 12-win seasons, including a pair of NFC East titles, before things unraveled this year. The Cowboys were 3-5 when Dak Prescott went down for the season. Several defensive players, including star edge rusher Micah Parsons, also have missed multiple games.
Raiders QB Aidan O'Connell back at practice, but status is undetermined for Falcons game
Mark Anderson, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 11 - 5:09 p.m. | Save Story
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell went through a walkthrough practice Wednesday. He injured his left knee in Sunday's loss at Tampa Bay. Raiders coach Antonio Pierce wasn't ready to declare that O'Connell would start Monday night's home game against the Atlanta Falcons. "We'll see how the week goes," Pierce said. Pierce also said he expected running back Alexander Mattison to be activated this week. But Sincere McCormick will remain the No. 1 back.
Chargers QB Justin Herbert does not practice because of left ankle injury
Joe Reedy, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 11 - 4:59 p.m. | Save Story
Justin Herbert is dealing with an ankle injury for the second time this season. The Chargers quarterback did not practice Wednesday as Los Angeles began preparations for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay. Herbert injured his left ankle during the first quarter of last Sunday's 19-17 loss at Kansas City. Herbert said on Wednesday that the injury occurred during a 7-yard scramble on third down during the opening drive. Television cameras showed him grimacing and walking slowly to the sideline after the play. Herbert later sustained a bruise to his left leg after taking a hard hit in the second quarter.
Bills defense out to prove against high-scoring Lions that it's better than its dud vs. Rams
John Wawrow, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 11 - 4:41 p.m. | Save Story
Cornerback Taron Johnson is still agitated over the dud the Buffalo Bills defense produced in giving up season worsts in points and yards, while melting down on third down in losing to the Los Angeles Rams last weekend. There's no better time or opportunity to show how much better they are than this Sunday. That's when the Bills travel to play the NFC-leading Detroit Lions, who just happen to be leading the NFL in scoring and feature the same dynamic style of offense as the Rams. Johnson says the defense is taking on an attacking mindset in showing it's not the same unit that unraveled in a 44-42 loss.
Saints QB situation remains cloudy as matchup with Washington nears
Brett Martel, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 11 - 4:39 p.m. | Save Story
Saints interim coach Darren Rizzi says it remains unclear who New Orleans' quarterback will be against Washington on Sunday. Saints starter Derek Carr did practice on Wednesday and remains in the NFL's concussion protocol. Rizzi says Carr must clear the protocol and then test how well he can function with an injury to his non-throwing left hand. Rizzi says second-year pro Jake Haener and rookie Spencer Rattler are splitting first-team snaps for now and still competing to be a potential starter if Carr is unable to play this week. Carr had a concussion and injured his left hand trying to dive for a first down during New Orleans' 14-11 victory over the Giants on Sunday.
Aaron Rodgers suggests a 'curse' might be the reason for the Jets' losing ways
Dennis Waszak Jr., Associated Press | Posted Dec. 11 - 4:27 p.m. | Save Story
The New York Jets might be dealing with an opponent even tougher to overcome than their poor play, missed opportunities and ill-timed mistakes. Garrett Wilson suggested last Sunday a losing "gene" might be an explanation for the Jets' inability to pull out victories after they dropped to 3-10. Aaron Rodgers presented another perhaps more sinister reason Wednesday when he said it might be a curse. Generations of frustrated Jets fans have half-jokingly insisted there have been negative forces at work against the franchise since Joe Namath delivered on his Super Bowl guarantee in January 1969.
Eagles stars Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown say relationship is 'good' after teammate suggests fissure
Dan Gelston, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 11 - 4:22 p.m. | Save Story
Philadelphia Eagles teammates Jalen Hurts and A.J. Brown both say they're in a good place with their relationship. Hurts and Brown each downplayed any hint of a fissure between the two after defensive end Brandon Graham appeared this week on a Philadelphia sports radio station and suggested there was friction between the Pro Bowl duo. The two were close friends long before they became teammates and Hurts is the godfather for Brown's daughter. The Eagles are 11-2 and play the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Hurts threw three TD passes to Brown in a 35-13 win in 2022.
Packers getting healthier as season winds down
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 11 - 4:15 p.m. | Save Story
The Green Bay Packers appear to be getting healthy at just the right time. Not only is quarterback Jordan Love looking like himself after dealing with early-season left knee and groin injuries, but the rest of the roster is getting better, too. The Packers head into their Sunday night matchup with the Seahawks in Seattle with only one player having been unable to take part in Wednesday's practice at all, safety Javon Bullard. Bullard is week-to-week with an ankle injury he suffered in the team's Dec. 5 loss at Detroit.
Rape allegation against Jay-Z won't impact NFL's relationship with music mogul, Goodell says
Rob Maaddi, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 11 - 3:56 p.m. | Save Story
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says a rape allegation against rapper Jay-Z won't impact the NFL's relationship with the music mogul. Jay-Z's company Roc Nation has produced some of the NFL's entertainment presentations including the Super Bowl halftime show. A woman who previously sued Sean "Diddy" Combs alleging she was raped at an awards show after-party in 2000 amended the lawsuit Sunday to include an allegation that Jay-Z was also at the party and participated in the sexual assault. Jay-Z says the rape allegation made against him is part of an extortion attempt. The NFL teamed up with Jay-Z's Roc Nation in 2019 for events and social activism. The league and the entertainment company extended their partnership a few months ago.
Titans kicker Nick Folk dealing with soreness so Tennessee added insurance
Teresa M. Walker, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 11 - 3:53 p.m. | Save Story
The Tennessee Titans' most consistent scoring threat in an ugly season now is on the injury report. That's why they brought back a player for a bit of insurance. Kicker Nick Folk is dealing with what coach Brian Callahan called general soreness after making a pair of field goals in last week's loss to the Jaguars. So the Titans are being cautious. Both Folk and Brayden Narveson were on the field Wednesday during the portion of practice open to reporters. Folk usually does nothing on Wednesdays and was listed as not practicing. Folk turned 40 last month. The Titans signed Narveson to the practice squad.
Pro Picks: Eagles will beat Steelers in a close one and Bills will upset the Lions
Rob Maaddi, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 11 - 3:41 p.m. | Save Story
A potential Super Bowl preview and the battle for Pennsylvania bragging rights highlight the NFL's Week 15 schedule. The NFC-leading Detroit Lions put their 11-game winning streak on the line when they host the AFC East champion Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Intrastate and interconference rivals meet when the Pittsburgh Steelers 10-3 visit the Philadelphia Eagles 11-2. Those two games feature four of the league's six teams with double-digit wins through 14 weeks. Pro Picks selects a full slate of games as the NFL has completed the bye portion of its schedule for the remainder of the regular season.
NFL will consider replay assist for facemask penalties and other plays
Rob Maaddi, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 11 - 3:39 p.m. | Save Story
The NFL will consider expanding replay assist to include facemask penalties and other plays. Officials have missed several obvious facemask penalties this season, including two in a three-week span during Thursday night games. League executive Troy Vincent also cited hits on a defenseless player, tripping, the fair catch, an illegal bat, an illegal double-team block, illegal formations on kickoffs and taunting as other areas that warrant consideration for replay assist. Current rules only allow replay assist to help officials pick up a flag incorrectly thrown on the field, or in assisting proper enforcement of a foul called on the field. The NFL's Competition Committee will review potential recommendations for owners to vote on for expanding replay assist.
Drew Lock has a heel injury so Tommy DeVito may start at QB for Giants vs. Ravens
Tom Canavan, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 11 - 3:14 p.m. | Save Story
With Drew Lock in a walking boot with a heel injury, the New York Giants may have Tommy DeVito back at quarterback Sunday when they try to break an eight-game losing streak in a game against the Baltimore Ravens. Coach Brian Daboll announced the injury on Wednesday before the Giants started preparations for the Ravens at MetLife Stadium, where New York is winless in seven games this season. Lock was hurt this past weekend when the Saints sacked him twice and had 13 quarterbacks hits in a 14-11 loss.
49ers look to maintain their 'urgency' when they host the rival Rams
Josh Dubow, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 11 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
At this point the past two seasons, the San Francisco 49ers were fighting for playoff positioning rather than their playoff lives. After snapping a three-game losing streak with a lopsided win last week against Chicago, the Niners head into a Thursday night division showdown against the Los Angeles Rams hoping to play with the same kind of desperation in a game they almost certainly need to win to get to the postseason. The Rams enter the week a game behind NFC West-leading Seattle and a game ahead of the 49ers.
Steelers have stopped just about everybody this year. Up next: 'Mr. Barkley'
Will Graves, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 11 - 2:48 p.m. | Save Story
The Pittsburgh Steelers will try to succeed where so many others have failed this season when they face Saquon Barkley and the Philadelphia Eagles. Barkley currently leads the NFL in rushing and is threatening the single-season rushing mark set by Eric Dickerson 40 years ago. Pittsburgh has the league's fourth-ranked run defense, led by inside linebacker Elandon Roberts. Inside linebacker Patrick Queen says the key to trying to keep Barkley in check is keeping your head up and not trying to do too much.
Lattimore is trending toward making his Commanders debut at the Saints, while Brown is out long term
Stephen Whyno, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 11 - 2:41 p.m. | Save Story
Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn says cornerback Marshon Lattimore is trending in the right direction to play Sunday at the New Orleans Saints. That would be mean Lattimore debuting for his new team against his old team that traded him at the deadline in early November. Lattimore has been out since late October because of a lingering hamstring injury. Quinn said wide receiver Noah Brown is expected to be sidelined long term because of what he called a significant internal injury. Brown was listed on the practice participation report as out because of a kidney injury.
Rams visit the 49ers seeking their first season sweep in the series since 2018
The Associated Press | Updated Dec. 11 - 2:29 p.m. | Save Story
The Los Angeles Rams visit the San Francisco 49ers in a key game in the NFC West race. The Rams are a game behind first-place Seattle and a game ahead of the Niners and neither team can afford many more slipups if they want to reach the postseason. The Rams won the first meeting at home in September and are seeking their first series sweep against the 49ers since 2018.
Jets special teams ace Irvin Charles is out for the season with a torn ACL
Dennis Waszak Jr., Associated Press | Updated Dec. 11 - 2:25 p.m. | Save Story
New York Jets special teams ace Irvin Charles was placed on season-ending injured reserve after tearing the ACL in a knee last weekend. Charles was hurt while covering a punt early in the fourth quarter of New York's 32-26 overtime loss at Miami. After missing the game against the Dolphins with a hamstring injury, cornerback Sauce Gardner appears on track to return Sunday against Jacksonville. He was estimated as a full participant at the team's walkthrough. The status of running back Breece Hall didn't practice  because of an MCL injury and hyperextension in his left knee.
Tua Tagovailoa says he's had personal security since one of his cars was broken into
Alanis Thames, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 11 - 2:23 p.m. | Save Story
Tua Tagovailoa doesn't want to take chances with the safety of his family, so when one of his cars was broken into about a year ago the Miami Dolphins quarterback hired personal security. Tagovailoa, speaking days after the home of Cincinnati quarterback Joe Burrow was broken into while the Bengals were playing at Dallas, also noted his security is armed. Burrow's home was the latest targeted in a string of burglaries of pro athletes' homes in the U.S. Tagovailoa's personal security has been in place since before the recent break-ins.
NFL and Nike extend their partnership with a 10-year deal, will focus on growing the sport globally
Rob Maaddi, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 11 - 9:38 a.m. | Save Story
The NFL's desire to become a global powerhouse is no secret. Nike is committed to helping the league continue expanding its worldwide reach. The league and the apparel giant announced Wednesday a 10-year partnership extension. The NFL and Nike will focus on working together to grow the game's global reach, increase participation, develop new talent, and expand the football fan base. Nike, the world's largest supplier of athletic shoes and apparel, has been the NFL's exclusive provider of uniforms and sideline, practice and base layer apparel for all 32 NFL teams for 12 years.
NFL will play its first regular-season game in Berlin in 2025
Rob Maaddi, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 11 - 9:05 a.m. | Save Story
The NFL will play its first regular-season game in Berlin in 2025, the league's fifth game ever in Germany. The game will be played at the Olympic Stadium as part of a multiyear commitment. The NFL has played regular-season games in Munich and Frankfurt since 2022. The NFL played five American Bowl games at the Olympic Stadium between 1990-1994. The league can schedule up to eight international regular-season games per season, starting next year. The NFL already has committed to playing two regular-season games in London at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and one game in Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, which is home to Real Madrid.
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The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 11 - 8:10 a.m. | Save Story
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Gastineau confronts Favre in documentary for his 'dive' on Strahan's record-breaking sack
Dennis Waszak Jr., Associated Press | Posted Dec. 11 - 7:53 a.m. | Save Story
Former New York Jets star Mark Gastineau confronted Brett Favre last year at a memorabilia show and angrily accused the Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback of deliberately going down on a record-breaking sack. The tense exchange is shown in the new ESPN 30 for 30 documentary "The New York Sack Exchange." It chronicles the Jets' fearsome foursome defensive line of the 1980s that included Gastineau. Gastineau set an NFL record with 22 sacks in 1984, but Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Strahan broke the mark when he sacked Favre in 2002 in a game between the Giants and Packers. Many have accused Favre of purposely taking the sack so Strahan could set the single-season record with 22 1/2.
In an NFL season filled with close games, no one wins more than the Chiefs
Josh Dubow, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 11 - 4:00 a.m. | Save Story
In an NFL season on pace for a record number of close games, no team has been better at pulling them out late than the two-time defending champions. Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs tied a league record last week by winning their 10th game this season by seven points or fewer when Matthew Wright doinked in a 31-yard field goal on the final play for a 19-17 victory over the Chargers. The 114 games decided by seven points or fewer in the NFL this season are the most ever through 14 weeks.
Joe Burrow's home broken into during Monday Night Football in latest pro-athlete home invasion
The Associated Press | Updated Dec. 10 - 6:41 p.m. | Save Story
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow's home was broken into during Monday Night Football in the latest home invasion of a pro athlete in the U.S. Authorities said Tuesday no one was injured in the break-in, but the home was ransacked. Deputies weren't immediately able to determine what items were stolen. Both the NFL and NBA issued alerts to players following prior break-ins, urging them to take precautions. The homes of Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce were broken into in October. In the NBA, Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis and Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley Jr. had their homes broken into.
Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown could miss 2025 season after latest knee injury, coach says
The Associated Press | Updated Dec. 10 - 6:19 p.m. | Save Story
Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy says linebacker DeMarvion Overshown could miss the 2025 season recovering from the right knee injury sustained in a loss to Cincinnati. McCarthy says Overshown has a "long road of rehab in front of him." The second-year player tore multiple ligaments when a Bengals lineman crashed into his leg in the Cowboys' 27-20 loss Monday night. Overshown missed all of his rookie year in 2023 after tearing the ACL in his left knee in a preseason game.
Penn State police won't charge retired Eagles center Jason Kelce over cellphone incident with a fan
Gary B. Graves, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 10 - 5:16 p.m. | Save Story
Penn State University police will not charge retired Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce after investigating an altercation with a fan over a cellphone before a Nov. 2 home game between the Nittany Lions and Ohio State. University Police and Public Safety public information officer Jacqueline Sheader confirmed in an email to the Associated Press on Tuesday night that the case has been closed. Sheader's email added that the individual in a video that went viral on social media has not been identified, and no one has come forward to police with a complaint about damage to personal property. Kelce later apologized.
Deebo Samuel says frustration led to now-deleted social media post about lack of opportunities
Josh Dubow, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 10 - 5:01 p.m. | Save Story
The least productive four-game stretch of Deebo Samuel's career sent the frustrated wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers to social media. In a now-deleted post on X, formerly known as Twitter, Samuel tried to give an explanation on why he has gained only 97 yards from scrimmage the past four games as the big plays that made him an All-Pro in 2021 are no longer coming. He said he wasn't struggling but was just not getting the ball. Samuel said he was a "little frustrated" and his coaches and teammates say they want to get him more opportunities.
Fantasy plays: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 15
Dorian Colbert Of Rosterwatch, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 10 - 1:54 p.m. | Save Story
It's the beginning of the fantasy playoffs for most fantasy owners, so there isn't any room for error. Take these starts and run with them in Week 15.
Browns place CB Greg Newsome II on injured reserve; WR Kadarius Toney waived after fumbled punt
Tom Withers, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 10 - 1:46 p.m. | Save Story
The Cleveland Browns placed cornerback Greg Newsome II on injured reserve and waived wide receiver Kadarius Toney, who made two critical mistakes in Sunday's loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Newsome will miss the remainder of this season after injuring his hamstring in the 27-14 loss. He had surgery on the same hamstring at the start of training camp this summer. Newsome finished with one interception and 27 tackles in 13 games, three starts. Toney was called for a taunting penalty in the second half and fumbled a late punt that ended any chance the Browns had of rallying.
Raiders sign QB Carter Bradley to active roster and place RB Zamir White on season-ending IR
Mark Anderson, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 10 - 1:20 p.m. | Save Story
The Las Vegas Raiders signed quarterback Carter Bradley to the active roster Tuesday and placed running back Zamir White on season-ending injured reserve. Promoting Bradley from the practice squad is a sign of the Raiders' concern that starting quarterback Aidan O'Connell might not play in Monday night's home game against the Atlanta Falcons. O'Connell injured his left knee in Sunday's 28-13 loss at Tampa Bay. Coach Antonio Pierce said Monday that Desmond Ridder will start if O'Connell doesn't play. Ridder started 13 games for the Falcons last season before he was traded to Arizona.
Brotherly gripe? Eagles can fix any issues with one breakout passing game: Analysis
Rob Maaddi, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 10 - 1:00 p.m. | Save Story
The Philadelphia Eagles have to make sure they don't beat themselves. A nine-game winning streak helped the Eagles (11-2) clinch their fourth consecutive playoff berth. They're seeking an NFC East title and still have a chance at catching Detroit (12-1) for the NFC's No. 1 seed. But an ugly win over Carolina in which Jalen Hurts only threw 21 passes for 108 yards left wide receiver A.J. Brown in a bad mood. He made it clear the offense, specifically the passing attack, wasn't playing up to standard. He's right. Hurts has thrown for fewer than 200 yards in three straight games.
Jamaican Olympic discus champion Roje Stona and Australian rugby star Jordan Petaia aim for the NFL
Rob Maaddi, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 10 - 11:48 a.m. | Save Story
Jamaican Olympic discus champion Roje Stona and Australian rugby star Jordan Petaia are switching to a new sport, aiming to become NFL players. Stona and Petaia are among 14 athletes selected for the NFL's International Player Pathway program. The athletes representing 13 nations will train for 10 weeks at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. They'll learn on the field and in the classroom how to play American football before showcasing their skills in front of NFL scouts at the University of South Florida's Pro Day in March.
Steelers WR George Pickens dealing with a significant hamstring injury, likely out vs. Eagles
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 10 - 10:27 a.m. | Save Story
The Pittsburgh Steelers could head across the state for their showdown with the Philadelphia Eagles without one of their best playmakers. Coach Mike Tomlin says wide receiver George Pickens likely will miss his second straight game with a hamstring injury that is more significant than the team initially thought. Pickens, who leads the first-place Steelers in receptions (55) and yards receiving (850), sat out Sunday's win against Cleveland after initially experiencing discomfort doing postpractice drills last Thursday. An MRI over the weekend revealed the extent of the injury. Tomlin expressed doubt that Pickens will be ready by the time 10-3 Pittsburgh heads to 11-2 Philadelphia this weekend.
NFL, Justice Department urge Congress to take action on threat from drones
David Shepardson, Reuters | Updated Dec. 10 - 9:33 a.m. | Save Story
The NFL, the Justice Department, the FBI and other agencies will call on Congress on Tuesday to expand U.S. government authority to detect and destroy drones that could pose security threats over stadiums and other locations.
Joe Burrow believes Bengals can keep receiver Tee Higgins, and he's willing to help
Schuyler Dixon, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 9 - 11:51 p.m. | Save Story
Joe Burrow says he's willing to do whatever he can to help the Cincinnati Bengals keep receiver Tee Higgins, who is set to be a free agent in the offseason. Whether that means the star quarterback would consider restructuring his deal, Burrow wasn't saying after the Bengals beat the Dallas Cowboys 27-20. Higgins is playing this season, his fifth, on the $21.8 million franchise tag. The price would go up on a another season with the tag, but many players have been unwilling to sign the second time.
Burrow, Chase lift Bengals after botched blocked punt by Cowboys in 27-20 Cincinnati victory
Schuyler Dixon, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 9 - 11:13 p.m. | Save Story
Joe Burrow threw a tiebreaking 40-yard touchdown pass to Ja'Marr Chase after Dallas botched a blocked punt to give the ball back to Cincinnati in the final two minutes, and the Bengals beat the Cowboys 27-20. The Cowboys were about to get the ball back with the score tied on the first play after the two-minute warning when Nick Vigil blocked a punt by Ryan Rehkow. Amani Oruwariye tried to field the bouncing ball when leaving it alone would have given Dallas possession. Oruwariye couldn't hold on, and the Bengals' Maema Njongmeta recovered. Three plays later, Burrow threw to Chase for the lead with 1:01 to go.
Micah Parsons aches after botched blocked punt costs Cowboys in loss to Bengals
Schuyler Dixon, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 9 - 11:11 p.m. | Save Story
Micah Parsons rocked back and forth on the bench in agony after Cincinnati's winning touchdown that followed a botched blocked punt from his Dallas Cowboys. The star pass rusher couldn't bear to watch the end, so he left the field before the clock hit zeros in the Bengals' 27-20 victory. Joe Burrow's tiebreaking 40-yard touchdown pass to Ja'Marr Chase with 1:01 remaining was possible only because the Cowboys touched a blocked punt that would have put them in position for the victory in the final two minutes. Amani Oruwariye tried to field the bouncing ball on Nick Vigil's block when leaving it alone would have given Dallas possession.
Cowboys host Bengals under open roof after falling debris thwarted that plan against Texans
The Associated Press | Updated Dec. 9 - 10:24 p.m. | Save Story
The roof at the home of the Dallas Cowboys opened without incident and stayed that way for a Monday night meeting with the Cincinnati Bengals. The Cowboys lost 27-20 in the first game with the roof open at AT&T Stadium since Oct. 30, 2022, a 49-29 Dallas victory over Chicago. The roof was supposed to be open three weeks ago for Houston's 34-10 victory on another Monday night. A large piece of metal and other debris fell roughly 300 feet to the field as the retractable roof was opening. The roof was then closed for that game.
Cowboys' Overshown suffers knee injury against Bengals that coach calls serious
The Associated Press | Updated Dec. 9 - 9:56 p.m. | Save Story
Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown sustained what coach Mike McCarthy called a serious knee injury in the fourth quarter of Monday night's game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Overshown had braced to take on a block when Bengals center Ted Karras rolled into his right leg. Overshown missed all of his rookie season a year ago with a torn ligament in his left knee. The injury came in the first game for Dallas since Overshown's spectacular 23-yard interception return for a touchdown in a 27-20 victory over the New York Giants on Thanksgiving. Overshown is second on the team in sacks to pass rushing star Micah Parsons.
Cardinals' sudden 3-game tailspin has turned their once solid playoff hopes into a long shot
David Brandt, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 9 - 3:50 p.m. | Save Story
The midseason four-game winning streak that lifted the Arizona Cardinals into the playoff picture seemed as though it happened fast.
Saquon Barkley is chasing Eric Dickerson's NFL season rushing record. Can he do it?
Dan Gelston, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 9 - 2:00 p.m. | Save Story
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley is closing in on the NFL season rushing record. Barkley set the Eagles' franchise record when he rushed for 124 yards and pushed his season total to 1,623 yards in a win against Carolina. Barkley also maintained his pace to break Eric Dickerson's NFL single-season rushing record of 2,105 yards, set in 1984 with the Los Angeles Rams. Barkley is averaging 124.8 yards per game. At that pace and with one more game to play than Dickerson had, Barkley would become the top single-season rusher in NFL history. He needs 483 yards over the final four games to top Dickerson's 40-year-old record. Barkley is on pace for 2,122 yards, just 17 yards beyond Dickerson's 2,105 total.
Mayfield says streaking Bucs will have to play even better down the stretch to return to playoffs
Fred Goodall, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 9 - 1:57 p.m. | Save Story
Baker Mayfield already has matched his career high for touchdown passes in a season, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have won three straight games to climb back to the top of the NFC South standings. The quarterback is trying to lead Tampa Bay to a fourth consecutive division title, and he thinks the 7-6 Buccaneers are going to have to play even better down the stretch not only to achieve their goal of earning a playoff berth but making a deep postseason run. This is the third straight season the Bucs have needed a strong stretch run to pull out of a midseason tailspin and give themselves a chance to get back to the postseason.
Steelers believe they're Super Bowl contenders. The next 3 weeks will see if they're right
Will Graves, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 9 - 1:28 p.m. | Save Story
Preseason's over.
Lions comeback win over Packers draws 17.29 million viewers, an NFL streaming regular-season record
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 9 - 12:21 p.m. | Save Story
Detroit's 34-31 comeback victory over Green Bay last Thursday night averaged 17.29 million viewers, making it the most-streamed NFL regular-season game in history and Amazon Prime Video's most-watched game since exclusively taking over the prime-time package in 2022. According to Nielsen, the audience peaked at 18.87 million viewers during the first half, also a new high. The previous record for "Thursday Night Football on Prime" was 16.23 million for the Dallas Cowboys' 20-15 win over the New York Giants on Sept. 26. Through 12 games, "Thursday Night Football on Prime" is averaging 13.61 million, a 9% increase over last year's average at this point.
Chiefs keep winning on the final play of their games. Are they good or are they lucky?
Dave Skretta, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 9 - 11:31 a.m. | Save Story
After the Kansas City Chiefs had beaten the Raiders when Las Vegas fumbled away a chance to kick the winning field goal on the day after Thanksgiving, just about everyone wondered when the fortunes of the Super Bowl champions would take a turn for the worst.
Another final-second victory puts the Chiefs in prime spot to secure AFC's No. 1 seed: Analysis
Rob Maaddi, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 9 - 8:08 a.m. | Save Story
A thunderous doink helped the Kansas City Chiefs gain some breathing room in the race for the No. 1 seed in the AFC after the Buffalo Bills fell short despite Josh Allen's spectacular performance. The fight for the top spot in the NFC stayed close as the Minnesota Vikings and Philadelphia Eagles kept pace with the Detroit Lions. Four weeks remain in the NFL regular season to determine the playoff picture. There's a clear leader in the fight for the AFC's bye. The two-time defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs are 12-1 and in excellent position to secure home-field advantage throughout the playoffs after a 19-17 win with a last-second field goal over the Los Angeles Chargers.
Chargers QB Justin Herbert exits briefly vs. Chiefs after hard hit from Nick Bolton
The Associated Press | Updated Dec. 9 - 12:21 a.m. | Save Story
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert briefly left the field late in the second quarter in a 19-17 loss to the Chiefs after a hard hit by Kansas City linebacker Nick Bolton. Herbert re-entered the game on the Chargers' next series. He was shaken up after he scrambled to his right on third-and-10 and threw a deep pass to Quentin Johnston just ahead of the collision with Bolton. The fifth-year quarterback remained on the field for a few minutes, with trainers looking at his left leg, and walked slowly to the sideline. The completion to Johnston was negated by a penalty. Taylor Heinicke replaced Herbert, and the Chargers punted.
Chiefs win 9th straight AFC West title, beating Chargers 19-17 on bank-shot field goal
David Smale, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 8 - 11:25 p.m. | Save Story
Matthew Wright kicked a 31-yard field goal that banked off the left upright as time expired, and the Kansas City Chiefs survived another close game, beating the Los Angeles Chargers 19-17 to win their ninth straight AFC West title. Patrick Mahomes led the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs on a clock-killing 4 1/2-minute drive to set up Wright's fourth field goal. It looked routine until the ball clanged off the upright in the latest narrow escape for Kansas City, which has won 10 games by a one-score margin. Justin Herbert and the Chargers scored on each of their three second-half drives.
Locals in the NFL: Puka Nacua goes off to help Rams hold off Bills in 902-yard game
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 8 - 10:43 p.m. | Save Story
The former BYU and Orem High star caught a season-high 12 passes for 162 yards and a touchdown, and added 16 yards rushing with another scoring run.
Barkley's brilliance helps Eagles beat Panthers 22-16 but pass game has Philly frustrated
Dan Gelston, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 8 - 8:58 p.m. | Save Story
Saquon Barkley rushed for 124 yards to break the Eagles season record, Jalen Hurts threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score, and Philadelphia won its ninth straight game, 22-16 over the Carolina Panthers. The Eagles maintained their position as the No. 2 team in the NFC behind Detroit after a mostly lethargic effort against the Panthers. Barkley added another milestone in his MVP push when he used a 9-yard run in the fourth quarter to surpass LeSean McCoy's Eagles record of 1,607 yards, set in 2013. Barkley now has 1,623 yards with four games left. Hurts' passing numbers were a pedestrian 14 of 21 for 108 yards.
Josh Allen's record day not enough as Bills' 7-game winning streak is snapped by Rams
Joe Reedy, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 8 - 8:46 p.m. | Save Story
Josh Allen became the first player to have three touchdown passes and three rushing TDs in the same game. It was a play during which the Buffalo quarterback didn't reach the end zone that was the most discussed after the Bills 44-42 loss to the Los Angeles Rams Sunday. Trailing by nine late in the fourth quarter, Allen was stopped for no gain on a sneak up the middle on first-and-goal from the Rams 1. Buffalo had to use the first of its three timeouts before Allen scored on a run on the next play. The Bills then had to try an onside kick and the Rams recovered.
Bears fall flat in their first game under interim coach Thomas Brown
Josh Dubow, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 8 - 7:46 p.m. | Save Story
The Chicago Bears responded to the first in-season coach firing in franchise history with one of their worst performances of the season. Instead of getting an emotional bump from changing coaches, the Bears went into free fall against the San Francisco 49ers with a non-competitive performance that led to their most lopsided loss of the season with a 38-13 defeat. The Bears fell into a 24-0 hole in the first half of their first game under Thomas Brown and lost their seventh straight game.
Allen sets NFL mark with 3 TD passes and 3 TD runs, but Stafford's Rams hold off Bills 44-42
Greg Beacham, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 8 - 7:44 p.m. | Save Story
The Los Angeles Rams overcame Josh Allen's record six-touchdown performance to snap the Buffalo Bills' seven-game winning streak with a 44-42 victory. Matthew Stafford passed for 320 yards and hit Puka Nacua for a 19-yard touchdown with 1:54 to play for the Rams, who have won six of eight. Allen passed for 342 yards and three touchdowns and rushed for 82 yards and three more scores for the Bills. Allen became the first player in NFL history with three passing TDs and three rushing TDs in a game. He capped Buffalo's third touchdown drive of the fourth quarter by scoring on a 1-yard dive with 1:00 left.
49ers beat the Bears 38-13 to spoil Thomas Brown's coaching debut
Josh Dubow, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 8 - 7:05 p.m. | Save Story
Brock Purdy threw two touchdown passes and the San Francisco 49ers bounced back from two blowout losses to beat Chicago 38-13 and spoil interim coach Thomas Brown's debut for the Bears. The 49ers had been outscored by 53 points the past two weeks in losses at Green Bay and Buffalo that left their playoff hopes teetering. But San Francisco delivered a performance more reminiscent of a year ago when the Niners went to the Super Bowl. The Bears lost their seventh straight and didn't get an emotional boost from the first in-season firing of a head coach in franchise history.
Charbonnet runs for career-high 134 yards, 2 TDs as NFC West-leading Seahawks beat Cardinals 30-18
David Brandt, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 8 - 6:42 p.m. | Save Story
Zach Charbonnet ran for a career-high 134 yards and two touchdowns, Geno Smith threw for 233 yards and a score, and the Seattle Seahawks beat the Arizona Cardinals 30-18 to remain atop the NFC West. The Seahawks won their fourth straight to move to 8-5 and swept the season series from the Cardinals, who fell to 6-7. They have won seven in a row against their division rival. The Cardinals have lost three straight and are fading from the playoff picture. Kyler Murray threw for 259 yards and two touchdowns, but also threw interceptions on back-to-back passes in the first quarter.
Poor stretch by Cardinals and sweep by Seahawks have Arizona's playoff chances dwindling
John Marshall, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 8 - 6:15 p.m. | Save Story
The Arizona Cardinals picked a bad time to go through their worst stretch of the season. Kyler Murray threw two interceptions that led directly to first-half touchdowns and the Cardinals suffered a critical 30-18 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Arizona has undergone a huge shift in less than a month. The Cardinals were atop the NFC West in mid-November, thanks to a four-game winning streak. A three-game losing streak since its bye week may have put Arizona in an insurmountable hole.
Jets' postseason drought extends to NFL-high 14 straight seasons with a loss to Dolphins
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 8 - 6:08 p.m. | Save Story
the NFL's longest active streak. Not even Aaron Rodgers' first 300-yard passing game since Dec. 12, 2021, or Anders Carlson's 42-yard field to put the Jets ahead 26-23 with 52 seconds remaining proved sufficient to keep the Jets' faint postseason hopes alive.
