NFL Week 11 takeaways: Browns defense is ‘special’; 49ers appear to be back
1 year, 1 month ago

NFL Week 11 takeaways: Browns defense is ‘special’; 49ers appear to be back

New York Times  

Cover 7 | Sunday A daily NFL destination that provides in-depth analysis of football’s biggest stories. GO DEEPER Dorian Thompson-Robinson 'came through' when Browns needed him most vs. Steelers Pompei: No matter the quarterback, the Browns’ formula for winning is to play good defense and run the ball. With the Washington Commanders, Los Angeles Chargers and Carolina Panthers all losing, which coach’s seat should be the hottest right now: Ron Rivera, Brandon Staley or Frank Reich? 📺: FOX pic.twitter.com/ATk4ogctR3 — New York Giants November 19, 2023 Nguyen: Staley and Rivera have had a lot of time to get things right and just can’t. The Chargers have one of the best young quarterbacks in the game but can’t make the plays they need to make on defense even though their head coach has a defensive background.

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Jared Goff throws 3 TD passes as Lions beat Bears 34-17 for franchise-record 13th win
20 hours, 44 minutes ago

Jared Goff throws 3 TD passes as Lions beat Bears 34-17 for franchise-record 13th win

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Jared Goff threw for 336 yards and three touchdowns, and the Detroit Lions remained on top of the NFC with their franchise-record 13th win, 34-17 over the Chicago Bears on Sunday. Jameson Williams had a career-high 143 yards receiving on five catches, including an 82-yard touchdown in the second quarter. Caleb Williams threw for 334 yards and two …

NFL Week 16 picks against the spread: Caleb Williams will keep it close against Lions
4 days, 18 hours ago

NFL Week 16 picks against the spread: Caleb Williams will keep it close against Lions

New York Times  

I need to adopt a new mediocre-to-poor quarterback. It’s not like we’re asking Williams to win Sunday; just stay within seven points of a banged-up Detroit Lions team that everyone is betting will bounce back after losing to the Buffalo Bills. Herbert used to be able to lean on J.K. Dobbins and the run game, but he’s hurt and the …

Chargers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: How to watch, predictions and betting odds
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1 week, 3 days ago

Chargers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: How to watch, predictions and betting odds

LA Times  

They received blue pin-striped, short-sleeved work shirts complete with embroidered name tags. “The culture that he’s trying to build around here,” edge rusher Joey Bosa said, “that we’re hard workers, that we come to work every single day, and it’s not always pretty.” Coming off a disappointing loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, the Chargers’ fortitude will be tested as …

Falcons favored over the Raiders in Monday night matchup
1 week, 3 days ago

Falcons favored over the Raiders in Monday night matchup

Associated Press  

Atlanta at Las Vegas Monday, 8:30 p.m. EST, ESPN BetMGM NFL Odds: Falcons by 4 Series record: Falcons lead 8-7 Against the spread: Falcons 5-8, Raiders 5-8 Last meeting: Falcons beat Raiders 43-6 in Atlanta on Nov. 29, 2020. Last week: Falcons lost to Vikings 42-21; Raiders lost to Buccaneers 28-13 Falcons offense: overall, rush, pass, scoring Falcons defense: overall, …

The Falcons are sticking with Kirk Cousins and may get a break thanks to a soft schedule
1 week, 6 days ago

The Falcons are sticking with Kirk Cousins and may get a break thanks to a soft schedule

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Even when grappling with a four-game losing streak and the uncertainty generated by quarterback Kirk Cousins’ eight interceptions and no touchdown passes in that span, there is some solace for the Atlanta Falcons. “We’re right in this thing,” right guard Chris Lindstrom said Monday before acknowledging he is “obviously not happy or satisfied with where we’re at.” Lindstrom …

Bo Nix taking ‘Monday Night Football’ debut in stride as he leads Broncos against the Browns
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Bo Nix taking ‘Monday Night Football’ debut in stride as he leads Broncos against the Browns

Associated Press  

DENVER — Bo Nix’s demeanor hasn’t changed from the first month of the season when he couldn’t find the end zone to rolling through October and November while piling up accolades and joining the NFL Rookie of the Year conversation. “It sounds simple, but that’s all I’ve got to continue to do and I think we’ll continue to have success.” …

Chargers vs. Atlanta Falcons: How to watch, predictions and betting odds
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Chargers vs. Atlanta Falcons: How to watch, predictions and betting odds

LA Times  

The Baltimore Ravens tested the Chargers’ running defense. The Chargers, who gave up a season-high 212 yards rushing to the Ravens last week, will face the Atlanta Falcons’ fifth-ranked passing offense on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Atlanta quarterback Kirk Cousins has versatile weapons in receiver Drake London and running back Bijan Robinson. With Perryman out for a second consecutive game, …

NFL best bets Week 13 with overs on Bears-Lions, Eagles-Ravens: ‘Give me all the food and all the points’
3 weeks, 6 days ago

NFL best bets Week 13 with overs on Bears-Lions, Eagles-Ravens: ‘Give me all the food and all the points’

New York Times  

Thanksgiving is on Thursday, so we’ll have NFL football on all day — and there’s nothing better than football and mountains of food. Last week’s record: 2-2-1, -0.20 units Season record: 26-28-3, -3.70 units, -6.1% ROI Here are three plays to kick off the week, including one on Thanksgiving. Sign Up Best bets for NFL Week 13 Chicago Bears at …

Ravens’ Jackson, Chargers’ Herbert will take center stage once Harbaugh Bowl kicks off Monday night
1 month ago

Ravens’ Jackson, Chargers’ Herbert will take center stage once Harbaugh Bowl kicks off Monday night

Associated Press  

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Most of the attention surrounding Monday night’s showdown between the Baltimore Ravens and Los Angeles Chargers has been centered on the first coaching matchup since 2012 between John and Jim Harbaugh. I thought that was dope, but I don’t think about it right now.” Jackson directs a Ravens offense that’s averaging a league-leading 430.1 yards per …

Sports betting: Running backs Harris, Robinson and Hunt favored to score TDs in Week 12
1 month ago

Sports betting: Running backs Harris, Robinson and Hunt favored to score TDs in Week 12

Associated Press  

Week 12 of the NFL season has arrived and prop bets are available. Here are some players who likely will find the end zone this week, with odds from the BetMGM online sportsbook: Running back Najee Harris, Steelers, +105 While Najee Harris has only scored three touchdowns for the Pittsburgh Steelers this season, he’s still a good bet for Thursday …

Bo Nix throws 4 touchdown passes and the Broncos roll past the Falcons 38-6
1 month ago

Bo Nix throws 4 touchdown passes and the Broncos roll past the Falcons 38-6

Associated Press  

DENVER — Bo Nix set career bests by completing 85% of his passes for 307 yards and four touchdowns Sunday. And they absolutely went out there and beat us today with their effort and their physicality, and that was a key to the game.” Game-defining or not, Nix suggested Williams’ TD run summarized the Broncos’ resolve following last week’s gut-wrenching …

NFL Week 11 Sunday review: Steelers edge Ravens in classic, Lions continue best start in 90 years, Chargers hold on late
1 month ago

NFL Week 11 Sunday review: Steelers edge Ravens in classic, Lions continue best start in 90 years, Chargers hold on late

CNN  

CNN — Week 11 saw late drama, blowout wins and surprising upsets as the 2024 NFL season’s playoff picture became a little bit clearer. And they did so admirably, holding Baltimore’s offense to two touchdowns – one coming late in the fourth quarter – and a season-low 329 total yards, as well as forcing three turnovers. Jackson looked out of …

NFL Week 11 top storylines: Chiefs-Bills, Ravens-Steelers and can Bears get right vs. Packers?
1 month ago

NFL Week 11 top storylines: Chiefs-Bills, Ravens-Steelers and can Bears get right vs. Packers?

New York Times  

And the beat goes on. Another action-packed slate of games is upon us as Week 11 of the NFL regular season offers four high-stakes divisional matchups and another three contests between projected playoff teams. Pittsburgh’s defense, which is eighth-best in yards and second-stingiest in points per game, will certainly receive its most challenging assignment of the season. If the Ravens …

Quarterback clashes and spiraling squads: Five things to look out for in Week 11 of the NFL season
1 month, 1 week ago

Quarterback clashes and spiraling squads: Five things to look out for in Week 11 of the NFL season

CNN  

CNN — It’s tough, tough times for some NFL fanbases as we enter Week 11 of the season. Mike Dinovo/USA Today Sports/Reuters Passing game coordinator Thomas Brown – who called plays for the Carolina Panthers last season – will now be calling the plays for the Bears. Chicago is 3-25 against Green Bay in their last 28 matchups, and here’s …

Tagovailoa, Dolphins look to build on strong Monday night performance when they host Raiders
1 month, 1 week ago

Tagovailoa, Dolphins look to build on strong Monday night performance when they host Raiders

Associated Press  

Las Vegas at Miami Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS. Dolphins player to watch QB Tua Tagovailoa passed for only 207 yards last week, but made a series of big throws down the stretch when the Dolphins needed it. Dolphins: CB Kendall Fuller will miss the game as he remains in the concussion protocol.. Miami will be without RT Austin Jackson …

Fantasy plays: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 11
1 month, 1 week ago

Fantasy plays: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 11

Associated Press  

It’s Week 11 of the fantasy football season and the changes keep coming. —Josh Jacobs vs Bears —Kareem Hunt at Bills —Jahmyr Gibbs vs Jaguars —Kyren Williams at Patriots Avoid: Tony Pollard, Titans vs Vikings Pollard has been putting up solid numbers since the Week 6 bye, but he’s only scored once over that stretch too. Meyers put up season-high …

Rams are Monday night no-shows in loss to Dolphins
1 month, 1 week ago

Rams are Monday night no-shows in loss to Dolphins

LA Times  

Matthew Stafford recovers a fumble after a high snap as the Dolphins’ Jordyn Brooks tackles the quarterback, one of many miscues that cost the Rams. “We shot ourselves in the foot a little bit.” Dolphins cornerback Kendall Fuller picks up a fumble by Kyren Williams as the Rams’ Puka Nacua, second from right, pursues. Miami’s Neil Farrell Jr. prevents Rams …

Rams vs. Miami Dolphins: How to watch, prediction and betting odds
1 month, 1 week ago

Rams vs. Miami Dolphins: How to watch, prediction and betting odds

LA Times  

The Rams, coming off an overtime victory over the Seattle Seahawks, aim to increase their winning streak to four games. Quarterback Matthew Stafford has passed for six touchdowns in the last two games, including the game-winner to receiver Demarcus Robinson at Seattle. Monday night’s game could mark the return of interior offensive linemen Jonah Jackson and Steve Avila, who have …

Lions Dominate Titans, Continue Their Winning Streak
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Lions Dominate Titans, Continue Their Winning Streak

Associated Press  

The Detroit Lions dominated the Tennessee Titans 52-14 in a convincing performance. Jared Goff threw three touchdown passes and David Montgomery was the first of five players to score in the first half for the Lions. The Lions had their highest-scoring game since 1970 and scored at least 50 for the fourth time in franchise history.

NFL Week 8 picks against the spread: Backing Jameis Winston, one of the planet’s 32 best QBs
1 month, 4 weeks ago

NFL Week 8 picks against the spread: Backing Jameis Winston, one of the planet’s 32 best QBs

New York Times  

That sound you hear is the metal jaws of the garbage truck scraping the bottom of the bin. — Kurt Warner October 22, 2024 If Winston came in right away last week, the Browns would’ve easily covered the spread against the Cincinnati Bengals. And Winston will let it fly against a Ravens defense that ranks 27th in EPA per play …

NFL Week 7 best and worst coaching decisions: Lions offense solves Brian Flores’ puzzle
2 months ago

NFL Week 7 best and worst coaching decisions: Lions offense solves Brian Flores’ puzzle

New York Times  

It may seem like Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is a constant fixture on the positive side of this column, but he earns it as every week he attacks a new problem with creative, interesting and effective solutions. This week, the Lions did something a few offenses have been able to do: figure out coordinator Brian Flores’ Vikings defense. On …

Rams Force 4 Turnovers and Hold Off Raiders 20-15 in Thrilling Showdown
2 months ago

Rams Force 4 Turnovers and Hold Off Raiders 20-15 in Thrilling Showdown

Associated Press  

The Los Angeles Rams secured a 20-15 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders in a thrilling contest at SoFi Stadium. The Rams forced four turnovers, including four sacks by Gardner Minshew, and held off the Raiders' offense despite a late hand injury to QB Aidan O'Connell. Rams rookie Kam Curl emerged as a star performer with a 33-yard fumble return …

Rams’ secondary takes primary role as turnovers are impetus to beat Raiders
2 months ago

Rams’ secondary takes primary role as turnovers are impetus to beat Raiders

LA Times  

The Rams’ Kamren Curl skips into the end zone after returning a fumble 33 yards for a touchdown against the Raiders. “It was crazy,” he said, “because like I ended up with two.” McCollough and the defensive backfield’s performance helped the Rams improve to 2-4. “I didn’t really play baseball,” Curl said, “but I tried to get a little clean …

Rams Hope to Bounce Back Against Raiders in Crucial Matchup
2 months ago

Rams Hope to Bounce Back Against Raiders in Crucial Matchup

Associated Press  

The Los Angeles Rams hope to get offense back on track against the struggling Raiders in Week 10. Matthew Stafford will be looking to have a breakout game after struggling with injuries throughout the season. The Rams also have a strong rushing attack with Kyren Williams, who could be a focal point for the offense. The matchup between these two …

What we learned in NFL Week 6: Bears have their guy, Cowboys shocked at home
2 months, 1 week ago

What we learned in NFL Week 6: Bears have their guy, Cowboys shocked at home

New York Times  

It was an unnerving sight: an NFL head coach disappearing into the blue medical tent on the sideline during a game, then walking to the locker room with the training staff. That means Williams has thrown for nine touchdowns in his first six starts, matching the total the Bears’ last two first-round picks at quarterback amassed across their entire first …

Fantasy Plays: Players to Start and Sit for NFL Week 6
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Fantasy Plays: Players to Start and Sit for NFL Week 6

Associated Press  

Several players are poised to shine this week in fantasy football, including quarterbacks Caleb Williams, Kirk Cousins, and Joe Burrow. Running back Tank Bigsby and Travis Etienne are also strong options to consider. Wide receiver Zay Flowers is a top matchup against Washington's secondary, while tight end Tucker Kraft is a reliable target for Jordan Love. Other notable players to …

Chiefs move to 5-0 as Saints’ offensive woes continue: Key takeaways
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Chiefs move to 5-0 as Saints’ offensive woes continue: Key takeaways

New York Times  

By Nate Taylor, Larry Holder and Jenna West Saints vs. Chiefs live updates: Highlights, analysis, how to watch and TV channel The Kansas City Chiefs’ undefeated season improved to 5-0 in a 26-13 win over the New Orleans Saints at Arrowhead Stadium on Monday night. GO DEEPER Saints' Carr out multiple games with oblique injury Smith-Schuster steps up for Chiefs …

Browns need a QB change to salvage what’s left of their season
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Browns need a QB change to salvage what’s left of their season

New York Times  

— It’s the first week of October and the Browns’ season has ended before the Guardians season. It feels like it’s already over, long before the leaves change, before the bye week, before a pumpkin is carved, before the NBA season begins and before the Guardians’ baseball fate has been determined. Rookie Zak Zinter might eventually be a very good …

Seahawks defense collapses in record-setting fashion in 42-29 loss
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Seahawks defense collapses in record-setting fashion in 42-29 loss

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The Seattle Seahawks came into Monday night with one of the best pass defenses in the NFL. “Give Detroit a lot of credit but it just wasn’t a good enough performance on the defensive side of the ball,” Seahawks coach Mike MacDonald said. “There were a lot of things that we’ve been executing at a high level defensively …

Late defensive stand powers Raiders past Browns: Key takeaways
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Late defensive stand powers Raiders past Browns: Key takeaways

New York Times  

NFL Week 4 live updates: Inactives, schedule, kickoff times, matchups, odds and predictions By: Zac Jackson, Tashan Reed, Vic Tafur and RJ Kraft Powered by a late-game defensive stand, the Las Vegas Raiders bounced back from last week’s loss in their home opener to defeat the Cleveland Browns 20-16 on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium. Sign Up Despite injuries, Raiders’ D …

The Raiders’ problems on offense go beyond Luke Getsy’s play-calling
2 months, 4 weeks ago

The Raiders’ problems on offense go beyond Luke Getsy’s play-calling

Associated Press  

HENDERSON, Nev. — The boos began in the first quarter Sunday, when back-to-back inside runs by Zamir White didn’t sit well with Raiders fans who wanted to see more imaginative play-calling. There’s a reason why expectations were low for the Raiders entering the season, and last week’s victory at Baltimore created a temporary amnesia that maybe Las Vegas could make …

Raiders must avoid trap game against the Panthers after big win over Ravens
3 months ago

Raiders must avoid trap game against the Panthers after big win over Ravens

Associated Press  

HENDERSON, Nev. — Sunday underscored how much of a week-to-week league the NFL can be with several underdogs pulling off upsets. It was an impressive fourth quarter, but he knows the Raiders can’t rely on such rallies to overcome a number of deficiencies that include a running game that still hasn’t gotten started and a conversative offensive game plan that …

Ravens will look to get offense rolling against Raiders
3 months, 1 week ago

Ravens will look to get offense rolling against Raiders

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Ravens are looking to get more of their offensive playmakers involved in their home opener against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. Baltimore coach John Harbaugh said the team doesn’t want to be one-dimensional, even though the Ravens added four-time Pro Bowl running back Derrick Henry in the offseason. Despite Harbaugh’s comments this week, Henry should …

Panthers look to slow down Chargers RB J.K. Dobbins, avoid third straight 0-2 start to season
3 months, 1 week ago

Panthers look to slow down Chargers RB J.K. Dobbins, avoid third straight 0-2 start to season

Associated Press  

Los Angeles Chargers at Carolina Panthers Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS BetMGM NFL odds: Chargers by 6 1/2 Series record: Panthers lead Chargers 6-1. Chargers player to watch J.K. Dobbins had 135 yards and a touchdown in his Los Angeles debut last week, including a pair of carries of at least 36 yards. The Chargers are averaging an AFC-best 6.5 …

The Athletic’s NFL QB stock report, Week 2: Stroud, Mayfield shine, Cousins, Levis plummet
3 months, 1 week ago

The Athletic’s NFL QB stock report, Week 2: Stroud, Mayfield shine, Cousins, Levis plummet

New York Times  

Read The Athletic’s latest NFL QB stock report. GO DEEPER NFL Week 1 roundtable: Patriots starting QB, Dak Prescott's contract and Aaron Rodgers returns Joe Burrow lost to the New England Patriots, in part because Tanner Hudson fumbled on the goal line. GO DEEPER What we learned in NFL Week 1: Good day to be Dak, Lions look gritty as …

Montgomery’s 1-yard touchdown run in OT lifts Lions to 26-20 win over Rams
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Montgomery’s 1-yard touchdown run in OT lifts Lions to 26-20 win over Rams

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The Detroit Lions opened the season by outlasting the Los Angeles Rams with a balanced offense, grinding out yards on the ground and going to the air for some pivotal plays just as they did in their NFC wild-card game. David Montgomery’s 1-yard touchdown run in overtime lifted the Lions to a 26-20 win over the Matthew Stafford-led …

NFL Week 1 Sunday: Lions win OT thriller, Cowboys dominate Browns and Caleb Williams has debut victory
3 months, 2 weeks ago

NFL Week 1 Sunday: Lions win OT thriller, Cowboys dominate Browns and Caleb Williams has debut victory

CNN  

CNN — Another Sunday of NFL Week 1 action, another mountain of storylines to pick through after wall-to-wall drama. Stacy Bengs/AP Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescotts sits on the field after a play during the team's 28-25 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Arlington, Texas, on September 22. Cooper Neill/Getty Images New York Jets wide receiver Allen Lazard runs past …

Chargers vs. Cowboys takeaways: Offense puts on a show in preseason finale
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Chargers vs. Cowboys takeaways: Offense puts on a show in preseason finale

LA Times  

Chargers wide receiver Simi Fehoko works out before a game against the Packers in November. The Chargers’ first touchdown came on a 70-yard end-around by wide receiver Derius Davis after a fake handoff. “Going out there first play and just do that was a great experience.” Davis, the team’s primary returner, is trying to carve out a role in the …

Derek Carr leads 95-yard touchdown drive, but Saints fall 16-10 to 49ers
4 months ago

Derek Carr leads 95-yard touchdown drive, but Saints fall 16-10 to 49ers

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Derek Carr and the New Orleans starting offense finally got going with an efficient 95-yard touchdown drive against San Francisco’s backup defenders but the 49ers beat the Saints 16-10 on Sunday night. It definitely felt nice to do that.” Joshua Dobbs ran for a TD and Jake Moody kicked three field goals for the 49ers, who …

Tyreek Hill catches long touchdown pass in Dolphins-Falcons joint practice
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Tyreek Hill catches long touchdown pass in Dolphins-Falcons joint practice

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Even if it was during a joint practice, Tyreek Hill was still in the mood to celebrate another touchdown catch. The Miami Dolphins’ five-time All-Pro wide receiver caught a 45-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Have to stick the landing.” The Dolphins and Falcons used Tuesday’s practice as well as another one on Wednesday to …

NFL projection model: Falcons, Bears winning the offseason; Cowboys, Chiefs slipping
8 months, 4 weeks ago

NFL projection model: Falcons, Bears winning the offseason; Cowboys, Chiefs slipping

New York Times  

The NFL offseason is well underway, and there has been no shortage of splash moves.  Five biggest winners Atlanta Falcons Top-10 quarterbacks don’t hit free agency too often, so the Falcons are the biggest winners of the offseason by far after landing Cousins. That’s one of the best moves of the offseason outside of the quarterback position and should …

NFL Power Rankings Week 18: Browns and Packers move up, plus a lesson from every team
11 months, 3 weeks ago

NFL Power Rankings Week 18: Browns and Packers move up, plus a lesson from every team

New York Times  

Like the rest of you, the Power Rankings are trying to make some sense of this NFL year as we head into the final week of the regular season. Up next: vs. Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, 4:25 p.m. Cleveland Browns Thursday: Beat New York Jets 37-20 The lesson: They didn’t even need Deshaun Watson The Browns would be one of …

NFL Week 17 takeaways: What ails the Eagles? What should Bears do with draft’s No. 1 pick?
11 months, 3 weeks ago

NFL Week 17 takeaways: What ails the Eagles? What should Bears do with draft’s No. 1 pick?

New York Times  

After Week 17 in the NFL began with wins by the Cleveland Browns and Dallas Cowboys, the drama continued Sunday with 14 games, including 10 in the early window. They manhandled the Dolphins — one of football’s best — even though they were coming off an emotional victory on the road and playing on a short week. The Bills and …

Dan Campbell brings rolling Lions home to Texas, seeking end to Cowboys’ 15-game home winning streak
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Dan Campbell brings rolling Lions home to Texas, seeking end to Cowboys’ 15-game home winning streak

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — The circumstances are quite a bit better for Detroit coach Dan Campbell since the previous time the Lions visited his home state. The Texas native has led the Lions to their first division title in 30 years, and the NFC North champs aren’t out of the running for the top seed in the NFC heading into Saturday …

NFL Power Rankings Week 17: Ravens take over the top spot, plus an MVP for every team
11 months, 3 weeks ago

NFL Power Rankings Week 17: Ravens take over the top spot, plus an MVP for every team

New York Times  

The NFL’s MVP award is going to dominate much of the conversation in the final two weeks of the regular season, but the Power Rankings think we should be celebrating more than just one player. ET GO DEEPER NFL’s 12 biggest surprises of 2023, led by Baker outplaying 2022 Brady: Sando’s Pick Six Sunday: Beat Dallas Cowboys 22-20 MVP: Tyreek …

NFL Week 16: Lions hold off late Vikings rally to clinch division title
11 months, 4 weeks ago

NFL Week 16: Lions hold off late Vikings rally to clinch division title

LA Times  

Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown celebrates after catching a one-yard touchdown pass against the Vikings on Sunday in Minneapolis. Packers 33, Panthers 30 Jordan Love threw for two touchdowns, ran for one and made two big completions to set up Anders Carlson’s 32-yard field goal with 19 seconds left, and visiting Green Bay survived a fourth-quarter rally by Carolina …

Browns top Bears behind late surge by Joe Flacco, inch closer to securing playoff spot
1 year ago

Browns top Bears behind late surge by Joe Flacco, inch closer to securing playoff spot

New York Times  

CLEVELAND — The new guys, the old guys, the highly-paid guys and the guys off the practice squad keep delivering. Neither offense could do much, the Chicago Bears’ defense was playing the bully role and there were plenty of reasons to believe the limping Browns might just have to look toward another day. And Amari Cooper got free along the …

Chargers-Raiders matchups: How to watch, start time and prediction
1 year ago

Chargers-Raiders matchups: How to watch, start time and prediction

LA Times  

Chargers linebacker Khalil Mack closes for a sack of Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell in their meeting earlier this season. Less than two weeks ago, the Chargers won at New England 6-0, setting up all sorts of low expectations for a Thursday night telecast unlikely to challenge the streaming capacities of Amazon Prime Video. When these teams met in October at …

Rams’ 37-31 road loss in overtime to the Baltimore Ravens by the numbers
1 year ago

Rams’ 37-31 road loss in overtime to the Baltimore Ravens by the numbers

LA Times  

The Rams’ Cooper Kupp makes a touchdown catch despite coverage by Ravens safety Marcus Williams. Summary RAMS 3 17 2 9 0 — 31 Baltimore 7 10 3 11 6 — 37 First Quarter RAMS — Field goal Havrisik 27, 5:35. Key plays: Witherspoon 17 interception return to RAMS 49, Stafford 18 pass to D.Allen on 3rd-and-15. Key plays: L.Jackson …

NFL Power Rankings Week 14: 49ers make a statement, plus worst-case scenarios
1 year ago

NFL Power Rankings Week 14: 49ers make a statement, plus worst-case scenarios

New York Times  

Read our NFL Power Rankings Week 16 Last week, the Power Rankings looked at the best-case scenario for all 32 NFL teams, but it’s late in the season and we’ve had to watch so many bad Jets quarterbacks that it’s taken all the optimism out of us. ET Sunday GO DEEPER Jones: NFL officials face impossible task — we or …

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