Sean McDermott: Josh Allen continues to show why he should be MVP
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson’s Christmas performance led to days of discussion about whether he should supplant Bills quarterback Josh Allen as the MVP favorite and Allen got his chance to answer on Sunday. Allen ran for one touchdown and threw for two more as the Bills blasted the Jets 40-14
Baker Mayfield’s stellar game keeps Buccaneers’ playoff hopes alive
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers remain very much alive in the race for the NFC South title. Led by a stellar game from quarterback Baker Mayfield, Tampa Bay thumped the Panthers, 48-14 and kept itself in the playoff hunt headed into Week 18. The Bucs swept the season series over the
Giants shake up race for No. 1 pick, AFC No. 7 seed with 45-33 win over Colts
Tank who? The Giants were in a position for the No. 1 overall pick and hadn’t won a game at home all year. Drew Lock was starting at quarterback for a club that was averaging just 14.3 points per game. But none of that mattered on Sunday afternoon, as New
Watch: Buccaneers block a punt for a TD with a duck on the field
Things at Raymond James Stadium got a little quacky late on Sunday. Up 34-14 in the third quarter against the Carolina Panthers, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers special teams decided to get in on the team’s rout with a score of its own. J.J. Russell scooped a blocked punt and ran
Titans move up in 2025 NFL draft order with loss to Jaguars
In a game that mattered only to the 2025 NFL draft order, the Titans won by losing. The Jaguars beat the Titans 20-13, which improves the Jaguars’ record to 4-12 and drops the Titans to 3-13. The Titans remain in contention for the first overall pick heading into Week 18.
Jaguars Owner Shad Khan Quiet On Potential HC, GM Firings
Three head coaching vacancies are currently in place in the NFL, and the Jets will also be in the market for a new general manager this offseason. More openings are expected in the near future, with Jacksonville remaining a team to watch on both fronts. Head coach Doug Pederson and general manager Trent
Buccaneers stretch lead to 41-14 on blocked punt
It will take a collapse of epic proportions for the Bucs to go into Week 18 without a chance of winning the NFC South. Joe Tryon-Shoyinka blocked a punt by Panthers punter Johnny Hekker with just over five minutes to play in the third quarter and J.J. Russell scooped the
Watch: Baker Mayfield caps near-perfect half with 10-yard TD strike
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield was dealing in the first half against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. This 10-yard TD pass to WR Jalen McMillan extended Tampa Bay’s lead to 27-7 with 1:11 remaining in the half and gave Mayfield his third TD of the half. Prior to that,
C.J. Gardner-Johnson has two picks, Eagles lead 24-7 at halftime
The Cowboys and Eagles both are playing backup quarterbacks today. The Eagles’ backup quarterback is outplaying the Cowboys’ backup quarterback. Kenny Pickett has thrown a touchdown, and his 1-yard touchdown run on the final play of the half has the Eagles leading the Cowboys 24-7 at halftime. Three Cowboys turnovers
Patriots To Be “Heavily Involved” In Tee Higgins Pursuit If Higgins Becomes FA
The Patriots have fallen short in several wide receiver pursuits this year, missing out on two players who were selected in the first round of this year’s draft – Xavier Worthy and Xavier Legette – and failing to complete a trade for 49ers wideout Brandon Aiyuk despite an aggressive pitch.
Brock Bowers breaks Mike Ditka’s NFL record for receiving yards by a rookie tight end
Raiders rookie tight end Brock Bowers has just broken one of the NFL’s oldest records. On his third catch today in New Orleans, Bowers broke the record for most receiving yards for a rookie tight end in NFL history, which was set by Bears tight end Mike Ditka in 1961.
Report: Patriots to pursue Tee Higgins should he become available
The Patriots have fallen short in several wide-receiver pursuits this year, missing out on two players who were selected in the first round of this year’s draft — Xavier Worthy and Xavier Legette — and failing to complete a trade for 49ers wideout Brandon Aiyuk despite an aggressive pitch. Armed with a talented young QB in Drake
Cowboys even it up in Philadelphia, 7-7
The Cowboys have tied things up in Philadelphia. Six minutes after Cooper Rush threw a pick-six to C.J. Gardner-Johnson, he threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to Jalen Tolbert. The teams are tied 7-7. The Cowboys have 100 yards on two drives. The Eagles have yet to have an offensive possession.
Colts Plan To Have Anthony Richardson Serve As QB1 In 2025
A report from earlier this month suggested that the Indianapolis future of Colts’ second-year quarterback Anthony Richardson is uncertain and could be tied to the fate of the man who drafted him, general manager Chris Ballard. And, since the club is at risk of missing the playoffs for the sixth
Tee Higgins: Could have been final Bengals home game, I went out with a bang
Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins is set for free agency after the 2024 season and that was on his mind during Saturday’s game against the Broncos. The Bengals are on the road against the Steelers in Week 18, so this season’s home finale might have been Higgins’ last game playing
Colts plan to have Anthony Richardson serve as QB1 in 2025
However, Ian Rapoport of NFL.com reports that the Colts plan to move forward with Richardson as their starting signal-caller in 2025. The No. 4 overall pick of the 2023 draft was benched in favor of veteran Joe Flacco in Week 9, but Flacco did not play well in Week 9
NFL 2024 Week 17 early inactives: Damar Hamlin, Curtis Samuel out for Bills
Every week we bring you all the inactives from the 1 p.m. ET games in one post, constantly updated with the latest information. The Bills’ bid to clinch the No. 2 seed in the AFC playoffs will unfold without safety Damar Hamlin. Hamlin is inactive for Sunday’s home game against
Browns LG Joel Bitonio Undecided On Continuing Playing Career, Will Not Seek Trade Or Release
Browns star edge defender Myles Garrett will consider a trade request if, after speaking with Cleveland brass this offseason, it becomes apparent that the club is contemplating a rebuild. We subsequently heard that, since the Browns are not considering a rebuild and are eyeing a return to contention in 2025,
Report: Tyreek Hill is expected to play, Jaylen Waddle is not
The Dolphins got some bad news about quarterback Tua Tagovailoa on Saturday and Sunday got underway with mixed news about their top two receivers. Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle were both listed as questionable to play against the Browns in Cleveland on Sunday. Hill is dealing with a wrist injury
Keion White makes intriguing remarks after Chargers loss
New England Patriots pass-rusher Keion White has had a mediocre 2024 campaign, but that hasn’t stopped him from being unhappy with the state of the organization. The Patriots suffered another defeat as New England couldn’t stop the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 17. The Bolts walked all over the Pats
The NFL didn’t buy Marlon Humphrey’s effort to avoid a taunting fine
Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey’s game-clinching pick-six against the Steelers was capped by an uncalled taunting foul. And despite his best effort to explain that it wasn’t a taunt, the NFL didn’t buy it. Humphrey was fined $11,255 for taunting. “I want to make this, like, pretty clear,” Humphrey said after
Chargers’ Elijah Molden Out For Season With Broken Fibula
The Chargers clinched a playoff berth with a 40-7 romp of the Patriots on Saturday, but their victory came at a price. Defensive back Elijah Molden suffered a broken fibula that will end his 2024 season, per FOX Sports’ Jordan Schultz. Molden was inactive in Week 16 due to a
Mechanical issues delayed Raiders’ flight to New Orleans
There might or might not be a connection between giving Tom Brady a below-market deal for 10 percent of the franchise and the latest tale of dysfunction coming from the gang that couldn’t raid straight. Via Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review Journal, mechanical problems delayed the Raiders’ flight
Rams one step closer to NFC West crown
Thanks to an Ahkello Witherspoon interception in the end zone with less than a minute to play, the Los Angeles Rams were able to hold off the Arizona Cardinals to secure a 13-9 win and move one step closer to the NFC West crown. It is the Rams’ fifth win
“Fire Mayo” chant emerged at Gillette Stadium during blowout loss to Chargers
During the fourth quarter of an ugly loss to the Chargers on Saturday, many of the few who remained for garbage time of a garbage game made their preferences known regarding the team’s first-year head coach. “Fire Mayo!” was the chant that emerged. “You hear those things,” coach Jerod Mayo
Giants’ GM Joe Schoen, HC Brian Daboll Not A “Package Deal”
Late last month, a report on the respective futures of Giants general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll indicated that both men were likely to retain their jobs for the 2025 season. However, our Sam Robinson noted at the time that owner John Mara’s history with such matters
Will the Chiefs try to knock out the Broncos next weekend?
The Chiefs have a dilemma. They can try to knock the Broncos out of the playoffs next weekend with a win in Denver, or they can do what they typically do when the last game of the regular season means nothing to their playoff fortunes — rest the starting quarterback
Manning one step closer as 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame finalists revealed
The Pro Football Hall of Fame revealed Saturday the 15 modern-era finalists that will be considered for enshrinement. Nine finalists from 2024 and five first-time eligible players were named, including former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning. Luke Kuechly, Terrell Suggs, Marshal Yanda and Adam Vinatieri round out the other
Week 17 NFL Playoff Picture: AFC, NFC Bracket Scenarios Ahead of Sunday’s Games | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post The Los Angeles Chargers cashed their ticket to the playoffs Saturday with a 40-7 dismantling of the New England Patriots in which completed 68.4 percent of his passes for 281 yards and three touchdowns. Their rivals, the Denver Broncos, could have earned their way into the
Vikings Activate LB Ivan Pace, Waive LB Jamin Davis
Ivan Pace had his practice window opened earlier this week, indicating he could be available to the Vikings in Week 17. The second-year linebacker has indeed been activated, per a team announcement. Pace was moved to injured reserve one month ago as a result of a hamstring injury. That ensured he
Zac Taylor: To me, Joe Burrow is the MVP
The MVP race may be down to Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson, but Bengals coach Zac Taylor thinks Joe Burrow is the NFL’s best player. After Burrow led the Bengals to an overtime win over the Broncos on Saturday, Taylor was asked about Burrow in relation to Allen and Jackson
Dolphins’ slim playoff hopes take huge hit with Tagovailoa update
The Dolphins’ odds of making the playoffs just got longer. On Saturday, the team downgraded quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (hip) to doubtful for Week 17’s game against the Browns (3-12). Per NFL Network reporter Cameron Wolfe, Miami “elevated third-string quarterback Skylar Thompson to [the] active roster — a sign that Tua
Miami QB Cam Ward sets record in first half, then opts out of second half of bowl game
NFL draft prospects opting out of their bowl games to avoid injuries has become so commonplace in college football that it’s actually surprising when players like Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter don’t do it. But Miami quarterback Cam Ward did something on Saturday that takes opt-outs to another level.
Minor NFL Transactions: 12/28/24
Saturday’s minor moves, including gameday elevations for Week 17: Arizona Cardinals Atlanta Falcons Buffalo Bills Carolina Panthers Dallas Cowboys Green Bay Packers New Orleans Saints New York Giants Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tennessee Titans It was already known Lamb would be out for the remainder of the year, but the same
Will Ospreay’s Perfect Booking, Biggest Takeaways From AEW World’s End 2024 Results | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Mariah May capped off a breakout year in 2024 by successfully retaining her AEW Women’s World Championship Saturday night over Thunder Rosa in a Tijuana Street Fight. To do so, The Glamour overcame a ferocious attack by her opponent, he sought revenge and her first reign with the gold since
Two key Bengals dealing with injuries
The Bengals came out on top in an overtime thriller Saturday and in doing so kept their playoff chances alive. Two key members of their offense are far from healthy, however. Left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. played all 90 offensive snaps for Cincinnati during Saturday’s game, one which marked his return
Sean McVay: If there’s a chance we win the division, I’m going to pay attention to that
With Saturday night’s victory over the Cardinals, the Rams are now on the verge of clinching the NFC West for the fourth time in Sean McVay’s eight years as head coach. It’s not unrealistic that it’ll happen over the next two days, as Los Angeles will clinch strength of victory
Titans HC Brian Callahan Expected To Return Next Season
Brian Callahan‘s first season at the helm in Tennessee clearly hasn’t gone well. The Titans are positioned to have their fewest wins since the 2015 season, and despite Callahan’s offensive pedigree, quarterback Will Levis has failed to take a step forward during his sophomore campaign. Naturally, pundits have started to
Matthew Stafford: I’m proud of this group and the way we’ve battled back
After starting the season 1-4, the Rams have won nine of their 11 games after their Week 6 bye to enter Week 18 10-6. With the club on the verge of clinching the NFC West either with some help or with a victory next weekend, quarterback Matthew Stafford said after
Bengals HC suggests Joe Burrow is best player in world
The 2024 NFL MVP race has mostly been an argument between Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson. But if the Cincinnati Bengals find a way to sneak into the playoffs, there is going to be quite a push for Joe Burrow to be in that
Trey McBride catches first TD of 2024, blocked extra point keeps Rams lead at 10-6
Down by 10 to start the second half, the Cardinals faced little resistance on their way down the field to scoring a touchdown. Trey McBride’s first receiving touchdown of the year got Arizona on the board. But a blocked extra point kept the score at 10-6 midway through the third
Bengals’ Orlando Brown Jr. Dealing With Broken Leg; Chase Brown Suffers Ankle Sprain
The Bengals came out on top in an overtime thriller Saturday and in doing so kept their playoff chances alive. Two key members of their offense are far from healthy, however. Left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. played all 90 offensive snaps for Cincinnati during tonight’s game, one which marked his return to
Rams lead Cardinals 10-0 at halftime on Saturday night
The Rams need a win on Saturday night to have a chance at clinching the NFC West with some help on Sunday. Though they struggled on offense for much of the first two quarters, they have a 10-0 lead over the Cardinals at halftime. Los Angeles punted on each of
Sean Payton cost Broncos with baffling coaching decisions
The Denver Broncos only needed a win or a tie on Saturday against the Cincinnati Bengals to clinch their first playoff appearance since the 2015 season. They ended up getting neither, and head coach Sean Payton is one of the biggest culprits in their failure to do so. Payton made
Projecting Who’s Staying and Who’s Leaving from Miami After Bowl Game | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Reinforcements in the Secondary The season-defining loss at Syracuse perfectly embodied—in a bad way—the struggles of Miami’s secondary. It’s no surprise, then, the ‘Canes have aggressively pursued defensive backs in the portal. They’ve brought in Michigan State corner Charles Brantley, Arizona corner Emmanuel Karnley and Jacksonville State safety Zechariah Poyser,
Eagles Activate Bryce Huff From IR
The Eagles have activated defensive end Bryce Huff from injured reserve, per a team announcement. Huff landed on IR on November 22 with a wrist injury that required surgery. He was designated to return on December 18 and suffered no setbacks in his two weeks of practice, setting him up
Bo Nix’s second touchdown throw ties Broncos with Bengals again
The Bengals’ 17-10 lead lasted all of 2:45. That’s how long Bo Nix needed to drive the Broncos to the tying score. His second touchdown throw of the day, a 51-yarder to Marvin Mims, has allowed the Broncos to tie the Bengals 17-17 with 8:48 left. Nix now is 15-of-18
Chargers DB out for season with broken fibula
The Chargers clinched a playoff berth with a 40-7 romp of the Patriots on Saturday, but their victory came at a price. Defensive back Elijah Molden suffered a broken fibula that will end his 2024 season, per FOX Sports’ Jordan Schultz. Molden was inactive in Week 16 due to a
Bengals lead Broncos 7-3 at halftime
The Bengals should have more points than they do after reaching the Denver 22, 2 and 2 on their three drives of the first half. They scored one touchdown, turning it over on downs on failed fourth downs on the first two possessions. Cincinnati leads Denver 7-3 at halftime. The
Commanders Activate Jonathan Allen Off IR
The Commanders have activated defensive tackle Jonathan Allen from injured reserve, per a team announcement. More to come. This content was brought to you by: Pro Football RumorsPro Football Rumors