Jason Sanders’ last-second field goal gives Dolphins 22-20 win over Cowboys and a playoff berth
1 year ago

Jason Sanders’ last-second field goal gives Dolphins 22-20 win over Cowboys and a playoff berth

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Jason Sanders kicked his fifth field goal of the game, a 29-yarder as time expired, and the Miami Dolphins secured a playoff berth with a 22-20 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. PATRIOTS 26, BRONCOS 23 DENVER — Chad Ryland made a career-long 56-yard field goal with 2 seconds left, and New England dealt a near-fatal blow to Denver’s playoff hopes. BUCCANEERS 30, JAGUARS 12 TAMPA, Fla. — Baker Mayfield threw for 283 yards and two touchdowns, and NFC South-leading Tampa Bay won its fourth straight while extending Jacksonville’s skid to four games. BROWNS 36, TEXANS 22 HOUSTON — Amari Cooper set a franchise record with 265 yards receiving and scored two touchdowns and a 2-point conversion as Cleveland beat Houston to move closer to a playoff berth. PACKERS 33, PANTHERS 30 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — 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 Green Bay survived a fourth-quarter rally by Carolina.

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Today in Sports - Detroit Lions lose to Green Bay Packers, making them the first team to go 0-16
5 days, 3 hours ago

Today in Sports - Detroit Lions lose to Green Bay Packers, making them the first team to go 0-16

Associated Press  

Dec. 28 1944 — Maurice Richard has five goals and three assists to lead the Montreal Canadiens to a 9-1 rout of the Detroit Red Wings. 1952 — Doak Walker’s 67-yard third-quarter touchdown run leads the Detroit Lions to a 17-7 victory over the Cleveland Browns for the NFL championship. He gained 114 yards on 27 carries in Baltimore’s 13-10 …

Aiming for top seed, Lions play 49ers on road before closing regular season at home against Vikings
1 week, 1 day ago

Aiming for top seed, Lions play 49ers on road before closing regular season at home against Vikings

Associated Press  

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions watched Washington beat Philadelphia on the way home following a bounce-back win at Chicago that helped them keep pace with Minnesota in the race for the NFC North title and top seeding in the conference. Detroit plays slumping San Francisco on the road next Monday night, a rematch of the NFC championship game …

Cowboys beat Tampa Bay 26-24 as Baker Mayfield and the Bucs lose control of their playoff fate
1 week, 2 days ago

Cowboys beat Tampa Bay 26-24 as Baker Mayfield and the Bucs lose control of their playoff fate

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Cooper Rush threw for a touchdown, Brandon Aubrey kicked two 58-yarders among four field goals and the Dallas Cowboys beat Tampa Bay 26-24 on Sunday night, costing Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers control of their playoff fate. The end of a four-game winning streak left the Bucs even with Atlanta atop the NFC South with two games …

Dolphins keep playoff hopes alive with 29-17 win over 49ers, who were eliminated Sunday afternoon
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1 week, 2 days ago

Dolphins keep playoff hopes alive with 29-17 win over 49ers, who were eliminated Sunday afternoon

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Tua Tagovailoa threw for 215 yards and a touchdown, Jason Sanders nailed five field goals, and the Miami Dolphins kept their playoff chances alive by beating the San Francisco 49ers 29-17 on Sunday. Trailing by nine early in the fourth, San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy found tight end Eric Saubert for a 2-yard score that cut …

The Rams get 4 field goals to beat the 49ers 12-6 in a sloppy game
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

The Rams get 4 field goals to beat the 49ers 12-6 in a sloppy game

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Joshua Karty kicked four field goals and the Los Angeles Rams survived a slugfest a week after winning a shootout, beating the San Francisco 49ers 12-6 on Thursday night in a key game in the NFC West race. Four days after beating Josh Allen and Buffalo 44-42 in the NFL’s highest-scoring game of the season, the …

Detroit Lions sneak past Green Bay Packers and into play-offs with 34-31 win
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Detroit Lions sneak past Green Bay Packers and into play-offs with 34-31 win

The Independent  

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NFC-leading Lions host Packers, aiming for franchise-record, 11-game winning streak, playoff spot
3 weeks, 6 days ago

NFC-leading Lions host Packers, aiming for franchise-record, 11-game winning streak, playoff spot

Associated Press  

Green Bay at Detroit Thursday, 8:15 p.m. EST, Amazon Prime Video. The Packers have won their past five division road games, including a 29-22 win at Detroit last year on Thanksgiving when Jordan Love threw a 53-yard TD to Christian Watson on the game’s first play and finished with three TDs.. Green Bay coach Matt LaFleur, who is from Michigan, …

Lions extend win streak to 10 games, hold off Bears for 23-20 victory
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1 month ago

Lions extend win streak to 10 games, hold off Bears for 23-20 victory

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Jared Goff threw two touchdown passes to Sam LaPorta, Jake Bates made three field goals in the first half and the Detroit Lions held off the Chicago Bears 23-20 on Thursday to extend their winning streak to 10 games. Caleb Williams threw an incomplete pass as time expired from the Detroit 41 after being sacked with about 30 …

Rams vs. Miami Dolphins: How to watch, prediction and betting odds
1 month, 3 weeks 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 Packers in Thrilling Victory
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Lions Dominate Packers in Thrilling Victory

Associated Press  

The Detroit Lions defeated the Green Bay Packers 24-14 in a thrilling game that saw both teams battle it out in the second half. Kerby Joseph's pick-6 proved to be a game-changing moment, securing the Lions' first win in over 60 years. The Lions dominated the first half, scoring two touchdowns and holding the lead throughout the second quarter. Despite …

Bills Dominate Dolphins in Thrilling Showdown
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Bills Dominate Dolphins in Thrilling Showdown

Associated Press  

The Buffalo Bills defeated the Miami Dolphins 30-27 in a thrilling contest at Orchard Park. Josh Allen threw three touchdown passes and ran for another, while Tyler Bass kicked a career-best 61-yard field goal with seconds left to secure the win for the Bills. The game was a back-and-forth duel between the two teams, with Miami holding a slight lead …

Murray's Passing Domination Fuels Cardinals' Comeback Against Bears
2 months ago

Murray's Passing Domination Fuels Cardinals' Comeback Against Bears

Associated Press  

The Chicago Bears and Arizona Cardinals are locked in a thrilling battle for first place in the NFC North. The Bears hold a slight edge after a hard-fought 4-3 victory in Chicago. Montez Sweat, Braxton Jones, and Bill Murray left their mark for the Bears, while Kyler Murray continues to impress for the Cardinals. The Bears' offense shines with Caleb …

Lions Dominate Titans, Continue Their Winning Streak
2 months 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.

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

Jason Sanders makes 52-yard field goal as time expires and Dolphins rally past Jaguars 20-17
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Jason Sanders makes 52-yard field goal as time expires and Dolphins rally past Jaguars 20-17

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — For the Miami Dolphins, the day started with chaos and ended with celebration. Jason Sanders nailed a 52-yard field goal as time expired, and the Dolphins — on probably one of the more bizarre days in their history, one where two players were placed in handcuffs outside the stadium a few hours before kickoff — rallied …

Lions hoping to make more history, seeking first road playoff win since 1957
11 months, 1 week ago

Lions hoping to make more history, seeking first road playoff win since 1957

Associated Press  

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions have taken strides toward leaving their woeful history behind, pulling within a win of their first Super Bowl appearance. Detroit plays at San Francisco on Sunday in the NFC championship game, aiming for the franchise’s first road playoff win since 1957, when it beat the 49ers and went on to win the NFL …

Lions defeat Buccaneers to set up NFC championship showdown with 49ers
11 months, 1 week ago

Lions defeat Buccaneers to set up NFC championship showdown with 49ers

LA Times  

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff passes for a touchdown during a 31-23 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC divisional playoffs Sunday at Ford Field. Goff threw his second touchdown pass with 6:22 left and the Lions beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-23 in the divisional round on Sunday, lifting Detroit into the NFC championship for the first …

NFL playoff matchups: Rams vs. Lions showdown is fantasy football come to life
11 months, 3 weeks ago

NFL playoff matchups: Rams vs. Lions showdown is fantasy football come to life

LA Times  

Nearly three years after they were part of the same trade, Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, right, will take on Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions in the NFC wild-card playoffs on Sunday. Stealing the spotlight on wild-card weekend is no small feat, especially with the Dallas Cowboys playing host to the Green Bay Packers — Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy looking …

Dolphins nip Cowboys 22-20 on Jason Sanders’ last-second field goal, secure playoff spot
1 year ago

Dolphins nip Cowboys 22-20 on Jason Sanders’ last-second field goal, secure playoff spot

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Jason Sanders had waited all season for this moment. On a Miami Dolphins team that scores more touchdowns than any other in the NFL, the former All-Pro kicker hadn’t needed to attempt many field goals. Sanders entered Sunday’s matchup against the Dallas Cowboys with just 21 field goal attempts on the year, but Miami needed his …

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

Dolphins edge Cowboys on last-second field goal
1 year ago

Dolphins edge Cowboys on last-second field goal

LA Times  

Dolphins kicker Jason Sanders, right, is hugged by punter Jake Bailey after his fifth field goal beat the Cowboys on Sunday. Jason Sanders kicked his fifth field goal of the game, a 29-yarder as time expired, and the Miami Dolphins secured a playoff berth with a 22-20 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. The Cowboys drove 78 yards in …

Cowboys face Seahawks with 13-game home winning streak on the line, and Eagles around the corner
1 year, 1 month ago

Cowboys face Seahawks with 13-game home winning streak on the line, and Eagles around the corner

News 18  

ARLINGTON, Texas: Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys have one more game before a highly anticipated NFC East rematch. This time, it’s an opponent with a winning record as the Seattle Seahawks visit Thursday night before the Cowboys get a little break in anticipation of the Philadelphia Eagles coming to town Dec. 10. Let’s get him really healthy, a whole …

NFC North-leading Lions rally from 12-point deficit late to beat Bears 31-26 on Montgomery’s TD run
1 year, 1 month ago

NFC North-leading Lions rally from 12-point deficit late to beat Bears 31-26 on Montgomery’s TD run

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Jared Goff was having perhaps his worst game in three years with the Detroit Lions — whose fans even booed him at times — until it was time to win. Goff threw a 32-yard touchdown pass to Jameson Williams with 3:06 to go and connected on five throws to set up David Montgomery’s go-ahead 1-yard touchdown run with …

Analysis: Walkoff field goals and tight games highlight competitive Sunday
1 year, 1 month ago

Analysis: Walkoff field goals and tight games highlight competitive Sunday

Associated Press  

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. Five games ended on game-winning field goals in regulation, the most in one day in NFL history. “I’m so proud of our team and excited for them to be in a tight football game versus a playoff football team and come up with a win,” Texans coach …

Broncos defeat Bills on road with game-winning field goal: Are changes coming in Buffalo?
1 year, 1 month ago

Broncos defeat Bills on road with game-winning field goal: Are changes coming in Buffalo?

New York Times  

By Nick Kosmider, Tim Graham and Joe Buscaglia Wil Lutz hit a 36-yard field goal as time expired to give the Denver Broncos a 24-22 win over the Buffalo Bills on the road Monday night. Then, after Allen scored on a 6-yard touchdown run to give the Bills a 22-21 lead, Wilson executed a two-minute drill that ended in Lutz’s …

Russell Wilson throws 3 TDs, Broncos rally from 21 down to top Bears 31-28
1 year, 2 months ago

Russell Wilson throws 3 TDs, Broncos rally from 21 down to top Bears 31-28

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The Denver Broncos came in reeling from a 50-point blowout and looked like they were headed toward another lopsided loss. Wilson threw for three touchdowns, Wil Lutz kicked a tiebreaking field goal with just under two minutes remaining and the Broncos bounced back from one of the most lopsided losses in franchise history by rallying to beat the …

Dolphins’ McDaniel skirts a shot at history and Raiders’ McDaniels opts for a field goal mystery
1 year, 3 months ago

Dolphins’ McDaniel skirts a shot at history and Raiders’ McDaniels opts for a field goal mystery

Associated Press  

Take a bow, Mike McDaniel, for taking a knee. Miami’s coach decided to forgo a field goal that would have allowed the Dolphins to break Washington’s record 72-point game set in 1966 against the Giants. Trying to run the ball, trying to kill some time, big plays opened up and that’s what it looked like.” The AP Top 25 college …

Miami Dolphins turn down record bid in rout of hapless Denver Broncos
1 year, 3 months ago

Miami Dolphins turn down record bid in rout of hapless Denver Broncos

The Independent  

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Bills hang on for 34-31 wild-card win over Dolphins
1 year, 11 months ago

Bills hang on for 34-31 wild-card win over Dolphins

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills opened the season with Super Bowl aspirations. Allen shrugged off a three-turnover outing, and the three-time defending AFC East champion Bills avoided a major collapse by rallying for a 34-31 victory over the AFC’s seventh-seeded and injury-depleted Miami Dolphins in a wild-card playoff game on Sunday. Doesn’t matter how we …

NFL roundup: Josh Allen overcomes three turnovers in Bills’ playoff win
1 year, 11 months ago

NFL roundup: Josh Allen overcomes three turnovers in Bills’ playoff win

LA Times  

Josh Allen shrugged off a three-turnover outing by throwing two touchdown passes 3:11 apart in the third quarter, and rallying the Buffalo Bills to a 34-31 win over the injury-depleted Miami Dolphins in an AFC wild-card matchup on Sunday. Cole Beasley scored the go-ahead touchdown with a six-yard catch, and Gabe Davis extended the lead to 34-24 with a 23-yard …

Bills turn focus to Dolphins, with Hamlin recovering at home
1 year, 11 months ago

Bills turn focus to Dolphins, with Hamlin recovering at home

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — With Damar Hamlin recovering at home, Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott smiled when asked if he thought the tide of bad news might finally be turning for his team. “We’ve got one game to get ready for, and that’s really what we’re focused on.” In the wake of an emotionally draining stretch during which the Bills …

Dolphins clinch playoff berth after beating Jets 11-6
1 year, 11 months ago

Dolphins clinch playoff berth after beating Jets 11-6

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — After just one successful field goal of 50-plus yards all season, it was only fitting that the Miami Dolphins’ playoff hopes came down to a 50-yard kick. “I felt like I owed it to the guys,” said Jason Sanders, whose booming go-ahead kick with 18 seconds helped Miami squeak past the New York Jets 11-6 on …

Brady leads Bucs’ rally past Panthers for NFC South title
1 year, 11 months ago

Brady leads Bucs’ rally past Panthers for NFC South title

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — Tom Brady threw for 432 yards and three long touchdowns to Mike Evans, helping the Tampa Bay Buccaneers clinch their second straight NFC South championship with a 30-24 come-from-behind win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. GIANTS 38, COLTS 10 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Daniel Jones threw two touchdown passes and ran for two more, and New …

Vikings can clinch NFC North with win or tie against Lions
2 years ago

Vikings can clinch NFC North with win or tie against Lions

Associated Press  

MINNESOTA VIKINGS at DETROIT Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, FOX FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: Lions by 1 1/2 AGAINST THE SPREAD: Vikings 6-5-1; Lions 8-3-1 SERIES RECORD: Lions lead 80-40-2 LAST MEETING: Vikings beat Lions 28-24 on Sept. 25, in Minneapolis. He has been progressing through the protocol and took part in practice on Wednesday on a limited basis.. Five Vikings …

Lions overcome big effort by Fields, beat Bears 31-30
2 years, 1 month ago

Lions overcome big effort by Fields, beat Bears 31-30

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The Detroit Lions looked as if they were on their way to another loss trailing by 14 points in the fourth quarter. Jamaal Williams scored on a 1-yard run in the closing minutes, Jared Goff threw for 236 yards and a touchdown, and Detroit overcame another dazzling effort by Chicago’s Justin Fields to beat the Bears 31-30 on …

Despite loss, Lions defense shows signs of progress
2 years, 2 months ago

Despite loss, Lions defense shows signs of progress

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Coach Dan Campbell talked Monday about some of the positives he took out of his Detroit Lions’ 24-6 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. The Patriots scored a defensive touchdown and Dallas got short fields after five Lions turnovers, and Detroit’s defense kept them in the game. Injuries have forced Goff to play without his two biggest playmakers — …

Brady throws for 2 TDs, SB champions dominate Eagles 31-15
2 years, 11 months ago

Brady throws for 2 TDs, SB champions dominate Eagles 31-15

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — As the game clock expired, Tom Brady raised his arms in triumph along the sideline, whirled and tossed a football into the stands. “It only gets tougher from here,” said the seven-time Super Bowl winner, who’s trying to help the Bucs become the first team to repeat as NFL champions since the Brady-led New England Patriots won …

Lions win on final play, end winless string 29-27 over Vikes
3 years ago

Lions win on final play, end winless string 29-27 over Vikes

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The Lions finally found a victory when Jared Goff threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Amon-Ra St. Brown as time expired, lifting previously winless Detroit to a 29-27 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. The 44-year-old Brady completed 38 of 51 throws, including touchdowns of 27 and 11 yards to Gronkowski — their first scoring passes since …

Kyler Murray inspires Arizona Cardinals to victory over Chicago Bears
3 years ago

Kyler Murray inspires Arizona Cardinals to victory over Chicago Bears

The Independent  

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Cousins throws 3 TDs, Vikings end with 37-35 win over Lions
3 years, 11 months ago

Cousins throws 3 TDs, Vikings end with 37-35 win over Lions

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Kirk Cousins danced in the end zone after running for a go-ahead touchdown early in the fourth quarter and the Minnesota Vikings went on to celebrate the end of a disappointing season with a 37-35 win over the lowly Detroit Lions on Sunday. “We were really close to being in the playoffs,” Cousins said after throwing three touchdowns …

NFL roundup: Ravens defeat 49ers for franchise record eighth consecutive win
5 years, 1 month ago

NFL roundup: Ravens defeat 49ers for franchise record eighth consecutive win

LA Times  

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson runs for a first down during the first half of a 20-17 victory over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. A 33-yard touchdown pass from Garoppolo to Deebo Samuel concluded San Francisco’s first drive and made the 49ers the first team to score in the first quarter against Baltimore since the Bengals on Oct. 13. …

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