Steelers lead 7-0 after officials fail to enforce personal foul on DK Metcalf on extra-point try
The Steelers turned Buffalo’s second turnover into the first points of Sunday’s game. Running back Jaylen Warren finished off a short drive with a one-yard touchdown run and the Steelers are up 7-0 with 8:09 to play in the first half. The score was set up when linebacker Patrick Queen
49ers gain ground in NFC West after rare road win in Cleveland
The San Francisco 49ers won their third straight game with a 26-8 victory over the Cleveland Browns, their first in Cleveland since 1984. To be fair, the 49ers have only played in Cleveland four times (1993, 2007, 2015, 2023) in that span, but considering the talented San Francisco teams over
Matthew Stafford needs 154 passing yards to jump Matt Ryan for eighth all time
Amid his best season yet, Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is climbing the list of the all-time greats, when it comes to the accumulation of passing yardage. Stafford enters the Week 13 game against the Panthers only 153 yards from leapfrogging Matt Ryan for eighth on the all-time list. Ryan had
Vikings Made QB Sam Darnold Offer Similar To Seahawks’ Proposal
A June report from Michael Silver of The Athletic indicated the Vikings did not make a multiyear offer to quarterback Sam Darnold, who parlayed a surprising run as Minnesota’s starting signal-caller in 2024 into a three-year, $100.5MM free agent contract with the Seahawks this offseason. As the ‘Hawks and Vikes
Caleb Williams: Every game we win makes a statement, and that’s being 1-0 each week
The Bears’ win over the defending champion Eagles on Friday may have been a statement that they’re serious contenders to some, but quarterback Caleb Williams said no game providess a bigger statement than that the team did its job that week. The Bears started the season 0-2 but have gone
Latest Chip Kelly, Pete Carroll report hints Raiders were messy off the field too
Chip Kelly lasted just 11 games as offensive coordinator with the Las Vegas Raiders, but coach Pete Carroll may have played a big role in his downfall. The Raiders have suffered from a lack of cohesion throughout their staff, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. One major issue was
Bill Belichick finishes first college season at 4-8
Bill Belichick’s first season as a college football coach started with a thud. It ended with one, too. North Carolina lost on Saturday night to N.C. State, 42-19. The outcome leaves Belichick with a 4-8 record with the Tar Heels. Belichick has previously reiterated his commitment to returning to UNC
Browns willing to give Shedeur Sanders extended look as starter
Shedeur Sanders is such a lightning rod for commentary in the NFL right now that he has made a 3-8 Cleveland Browns team one of the talks of the league. After playing well enough to help the Browns to a win in his first NFL start a week ago, he
More than 24 hours later, the football world waits for Lane Kiffin’s decision
Saturday is waning. Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin’s decision remains unknown. After Mississippi beat Mississippi State in the annual Egg Bowl on Friday, Kiffin said he’ll make a decision about his future (Mississippi or LSU) on Saturday. More than 24 hours later, crickets. As of last night, we heard Kiffin
Saints To Use K Charlie Smyth In Week 13
Sunday will mark the Saints’ first game since their decision to move on from kicker Blake Grupe. His immediate replacement will not be the veteran signed earlier this week, though. The Saints have made Charlie Smyth one of their practice squad gameday elevations for Week 13. The Northern Irishman is thus in line
Buccaneers sign QB Connor Bazelak to their 53-man roster
The Buccaneers have added a little more quarterback depth to the roster for Sunday’s game against the Cardinals. The team announced that they have signed Connor Bazelak to the 53-man roster from the practice squad. Running back Owen Wright was waived in a corresponding move. Signing Bazelak means that the
Frank Ragnow update fits troubling 2025 Lions pattern
The Detroit Lions can’t catch a break. On Saturday, the Lions announced that center Frank Ragnow, who earlier this week came out of retirement to rejoin the team for the stretch run, failed a physical and won’t be returning this season after all. Per Detroit’s social media account, Ragnow’s medical
Lions announce Frank Ragnow failed physical, will not rejoin team
Center Frank Ragnow’s return to the Lions has come to a screeching halt. The Lions reinstated Ragnow from the retired list this week, but the team announced on Saturday morning that he will not play for the team this season. The reason for the change in plans is a failed
Nick Sirianni Backs Kevin Patullo, Will Not Change Offensive Play-Caller
Despite the Eagles’ offensive woes, head coach Nick Sirianni has no intention of taking play-calling duties away from OC Kevin Patullo. “We’re not changing the play caller, but we will evaluate everything,” Sirianni said after Philadelphia’s 24-15 loss to the Bears (via Zach Berman of The Athletic). “It’s never just
The Bills have handled Aaron Rodgers better than any team
Last weekend, Aaron Rodgers missed the game against the team he owns. This weekend, Rodgers is on track to play against the team that has come the closest to owning him. Rodgers has a 3-4 career record against the Bills. Via NBC Sports research, the Bills have held Rodgers in
Jerry Jones claims Jets turned down absurd trade offer
If true, Jets made a big mistake If Jones’ latest revelation is true, that means two things. First, he was willing to sacrifice a massive amount of value to move Parsons and acquire Williams. Second, the Jets made a huge mistake in not accepting the deal. Although Williams is an
Nick Sirianni says he won’t be changing the offensive playcaller
In Philly, it’s beginning to look a lot like 2023. But Eagles coach Nick Sirianni isn’t panicking. Even if he arguably should be. After Friday’s 24-15 loss to the Bears, Sirianni said he won’t be shifting the offensive playcalling duties away from coordinator Kevin Patullo. “We’re not changing the playcaller,”
Eagles’ grip on NFC East suddenly in danger of slipping away
Life comes at you fast in the NFL, and the Philadelphia Eagles are finding that out right now. Now they are in a position where what looked to be a runaway lead in the NFC East is rapidly shrinking, and it could be in danger of completely slipping away after
Report: If Lane Kiffin leaves, Joe Judge will “likely” be Ole Miss interim head coach
Bill Belichick won’t be coaching in a bowl game this year. One of his former lieutenants may be coaching in the College Football Playoff. Via Mark Schlabach of ESPN.com, current Ole Miss quarterbacks coach Joe Judge would be the “likely” interim coach for the upcoming postseason run, if Lane Kiffin
Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown To Miss ‘A Week Or Two’
NOVEMBER 28, 7:00pm: Confirming speculation over the last 24 hours, MRI and other medical tests show a low ankle sprain for St. Brown with no structural damage, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. This is mostly good news, as it means a quick return for the 26-year-old. The injury is
Max Brosmer will start for Vikings, J.J. McCarthy has not cleared concussion protocol
Vikings quarterback Max Brosmer will get the first start of his career on Sunday against the Seahawks. Brosmer, an undrafted rookie who played one year of college football at Minnesota last season after playing four years at New Hampshire, will start in place of J.J. McCarthy. Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell
Steelers could take back command of AFC North with Rodgers returning
The Pittsburgh Steelers‘ chances of regaining control of the AFC North increased on Friday. Two days before a Week 13 AFC showdown with the Buffalo Bills (7-4), Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin discussed quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ health. The 21-year veteran missed Week 12’s 31-28 loss to the Chicago Bears (8-3)
Betting odds now have Chiefs as unlikely to make the playoffs
The Chiefs’ run of 10 consecutive seasons making the playoffs is likely to come to an end, if the betting odds are to be believed. The odds of the Chiefs missing the playoffs are now -120, compared to odds of making the playoffs at +100, according to DraftKings. The Chiefs’
Commanders WR Terry McLaurin To Return In Week 13; Latest On QB Jayden Daniels
The Commanders are not in position to contend for a playoff spot in 2025, but they could be much closer to full strength on offense down the stretch. Receiver Terry McLaurin is in line to make his return on Sunday. “I plan to play as much as I can and as
Lamar Jackson: I need to be consistent, not miss throws in games that I make in practice
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson made a bad Bengals defense look good on Thanksgiving night, completing only 17 of 32 passes while throwing an interception, losing two fumbles and failing to throw a touchdown pass. He stressed afterward that inconsistency has been an issue he needs to address “I just got
Chiefs’ season on life support after Thanksgiving loss to Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys defeated the Kansas City Chiefs, 31-28, in what may have been the most watched regular-season game in NFL history. Here’s our rapid reaction to a Thanksgiving classic. Key takeaway: Kansas City Chiefs’ season on life support The Chiefs (6-6) have been a playoff fixture for a decade,
Bengals beat Ravens in Joe Burrow’s return, 32-14
Joe Burrow is back, and the Bengals are climbing their way back into the hunt. Cincinnati defeated Baltimore 32-14 on Thursday night to cap the three-game Thanksgiving slate. Burrow passed for two touchdowns, both of which came in the third quarter. He ended the contest 24-of-46 for 261 yards, completing
Chiefs LT Josh Simmons Suffers Dislocated, Fractured Wrist
A banged up offensive line in Kansas City may have taken a big hit today as Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports that the team’s starting left tackle, Josh Simmons, suffered a dislocated and fractured wrist today and “is out indefinitely.” Simmons was seen leaving the locker room with a
Cowboys lead Chiefs 17-14 at halftime
For a second consecutive week, the Cowboys fell behind. For the second consecutive week, the Cowboys dug out of their hole. The deficit was less than the 21-0 the Cowboys trailed the Eagles last week. They were behind the Chiefs 7-0 and 14-7 but rallied for a 17-14 halftime lead.
Bears announce exciting injury updates ahead Eagles clash
When the Chicago Bears take on the Philadelphia Eagles in this year’s Black Friday game, they will do so with a pair of notable reinforcements in the secondary. Both Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon are set to play on Black Friday. Johnson and Gordon will be activated from IR in
Jordan Love, Dontayvion Wicks put Packers up 10-0
The Packers didn’t want to settle for a field goal on a fourth down from the Lions’ 22-yard line and they didn’t go with a conservative play call to pick up the two yards they needed for a first down. Quarterback Jordan Love fired a pass to wide receiver Dontayvion
Colts QB Daniel Jones Playing Through Fractured Fibula?
The Colts have cooled off in recent weeks, losing two of their last three games and only scoring 20 points in both of those contests. The health of quarterback Daniel Jones has also emerged as a talking point. Jones has been dealing with a lower leg issue recently, and NFL Network’s Ian
Shedeur Sanders deflects reporter’s effort to claim “sabotage” by Kevin Stefanski
Sometimes, reporters at a press conference stop short of asking questions that need to be asked. Sometimes, a reporter will go a little too far, loading the question with a sentiment held by the reporter to someone other than the reporter. That happened during Wednesday’s midweek Shedeur Sanders press conference.
Bills cut wide receiver amid Keon Coleman drama
With Brandin Cooks occupying a spot on the roster, the Bills needed to make a cut. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL
Micah Parsons is two sacks away from a new NFL record
Browns defensive end Myles Garrett is five sacks away from the single-season sack record. Packers linebacker Micah Parsons is two sacks away from a different record. Via NBC Sports research, Parsons needs only 2.0 sacks over the balance of the season to become the first player in league history with
C Frank Ragnow To Unretire, Rejoin Lions
An injury-stricken Lions offensive line will receive a surprise boost. Frank Ragnow is set to come out of retirement, NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport confirms. The former Pro Bowl center retired after the 2024 season, one that featured him play through a significant injury. With the Lions down multiple pieces up front,
Omarion Hampton discloses that he had a fractured ankle
In Week 5 against the Commanders, Chargers rookie running back Omarion Hampton sustained an ankle injury. He was placed on injured reserve. As Hampton prepares to return, he has disclosed the full nature of the injury. Via Kris Rhim of ESPN.com, Hampton said Wednesday that he suffered a fracture of
Five reasons the Lions are no longer Super Bowl contenders
Though they were able to escape with an overtime victory in Week 12, the Detroit Lions‘ win on Sunday did not exactly inspire confidence. Facing a 2-9 New York Giants team that was without starting quarterback Jaxson Dart, the Lions defense was torched by the trio of Jameis Winston, Tyrone
J.J. McCarthy officially limited at Wednesday’s practice
Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell said Wednesday morning that J.J. McCarthy would have a limited practice. The Vikings’ injury report confirms the quarterback indeed was limited. Max Brosmer took first-team reps as McCarthy remains in concussion protocol. Brosmer, 24, went undrafted out of Minnesota this year after transferring from New Hampshire.
Texans Eyeing 2026 Will Anderson Extension
The Texans are expected to begin extension talks with star edge rusher Will Anderson early in the 2026 offseason, per Dianna Russini of The Athletic. Anderson, the No. 3 pick in the 2023 draft, recorded seven sacks and 10 tackles for loss as a rookie, earning him a Pro Bowl
Dion Dawkins, Dalton Kincaid among Bills who won’t practice Wednesday
The Bills will be missing a number of players at Wednesday’s practice, including both of their starting offensive tackles. Head coach Sean McDermott said that left tackle Dion Dawkins and right tackle Spencer Brown will both be out. Dawkins is in the concussion protocol and Brown has a shoulder injury.
Cole Kmet details how Caleb Williams has improved under Ben Johnson
The Chicago Bears hired offensive guru Ben Johnson as their head coach this past offseason with the hope that 2024 No. 1 overall draft pick Caleb Williams would eventually become a top-tier quarterback under Johnson. Chicago has since won eight of 11 games and sit atop the NFC North standings. Bears
Jordan Love on left shoulder injury: You feel it, nothing I can’t play through
Packers quarterback Jordan Love is on the injury report this week because of his left shoulder and he discussed the issue during a session with reporters on Tuesday. Love handed the ball off exclusively with his right hand during last Sunday’s win over the Vikings and said that he’s not
Bills Sign WR Brandin Cooks
One day after becoming a free agent, Brandin Cooks has quickly found a new home. The Bills announced that they’ve signed the veteran wide receiver to their active roster. The Saints and Cooks mutually agreed to part ways last Wednesday, but there was a slight holdup over “contractual technicalities.” After
NFL suspends Steelers DT Daniel Ekuale for performance-enhancing substances
The NFL suspended Steelers defensive tackle Daniel Ekuale for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing substances policy, the league announced Tuesday. Ekuale is suspended without pay for the next five games. He is on injured reserve after tearing his ACL in the Steelers’ game against the Packers on Oct. 26. Ekuale totaled
Three players who have taken control of the NFL MVP race
The race to be the Most Valuable Player in the NFL has fallen to the shoulders of three players. Certainly, the season isn’t over, and other guys can enter the conversation, but for now, these three men should be the favorites to win the MVP award. When looking at the
Bengals re-sign QB Sean Clifford to practice squad
The Bengals re-signed quarterback Sean Clifford to the practice squad, the team announced Tuesday. Cincinnati waived Clifford from the active roster on Monday, and he cleared waivers. The Bengals have Joe Burrow returning from injured reserve, and after his activation, the Bengals will have Burrow, Joe Flacco and Jake Browning
Broncos Sign C Luke Wattenberg To Extension
Less than a week after inking kicker Wil Lutz to an extension, the Broncos are committing to another player for the long haul. According to Mike Klis of 9News in Denver, the Broncos have agreed to a four-year extension with center Luke Wattenberg. [RELATED: Broncos Had “Preliminary” Extension Talks With
Rashee Rice, Xavier Worthy move up to full practices Tuesday
The Chiefs upgrade the participation levels for two wideouts on Tuesday’s injury report. Rashee Rice (hamstring) and Xavier Worthy (ankle) both went from being listed as limited on Monday to full participation. Head coach Andy Reid said earlier in the day that he thought both players were on track to
NFL makes decision on Panthers’ Tre’von Moehrig after low blow
While the San Francisco 49ers were able to take down the Carolina Panthers on “Monday Night Football,” the focus afterwards was not on the game. Instead, it was the postgame fight that happened between the two teams as they were shaking hands that was the main storyline. 49ers receiver Jauan Jennings