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
Titans interim HC Mike McCoy sees Cam Ward’s work “starting to pay off”
The Titans fell to 1-10 with Sunday’s 30-24 loss to the Seahawks, but there will be a major silver lining to their losing season if it ends with quarterback Cam Ward on an upward trajectory. Interim head coach Mike McCoy believes that Ward is heading in that direction. Ward threw
Chiefs RG Trey Smith To Miss Time; RB Isaiah Pacheco Nearing Return
The Chiefs are expected to be without Pro Bowl right guard Trey Smith for Thursday’s game against the Cowboys, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Smith is dealing with both high and low ankle sprains and could miss multiple weeks. Thursday would be Smith’s second absence of the season – low
Packers-Lions could attract a record-setting audience, too
From the moment the NFL released the 2025 schedule, it became immediately clear that Thursday’s Chiefs-Cowboys game will be the most-watched regular-season game ever. The current record came three years ago, on Thanksgiving Day 2022. Then, 42.1 million watched the Cowboys beat the Giants, 28-20. The audience surpassed a Monday
49ers defeat Panthers in ‘MNF’ snoozefest
Well, that happened. The San Francisco 49ers improved to 8-4 with an ugly 20-9 win over the not-ready-for-primetime Carolina Panthers (6-6) to cap Week 12. Here’s our rapid reaction to a Monday night snoozefest. Key takeaway: Brock Purdy is officially on alert The Niners may have won, but Purdy’s play
Jauan Jennings, Tre’Von Moehrig face discipline for late-game scuffle
Things got a little spicy and the end of a largely blah game, and it raises the prospect of discipline for those involved. After the clock ran out on the 49ers’ 20-9 win over the Panthers, San Francisco receiver Jauan Jennings went after Panthers safety Tre’Von Moehig, giving him an
Dillon Gabriel Clears Concussion Protocol; Browns To Start Shedeur Sanders In Week 13
Shedeur Sanders made his first career start yesterday. His ascension to the top of the depth chart was made out of necessity, but his second start will come by way of a coaching decision. [RELATED: GM Andrew Berry, HC Kevin Stefanski On Hot Seat?] Kevin Stefanski said on Monday that Dillon Gabriel has cleared
Rashee Rice listed as limited in practice, Patrick Mahomes listed as a full participant
Wide receiver Rashee Rice had a big role in the Chiefs’ comeback win over the Colts on Sunday and he landed on the team’s injury report on Monday. Rice was estimated to be a limited practice participant because of a hamstring injury. Rice had five catches for 132 yards in
Sean Payton identifies ‘low-hanging fruit’ that Broncos must clean up
The Denver Broncos come off their Week 12 bye rested and ready to prove they are truly among the top teams in the NFL. However, for the Broncos to keep that momentum moving forward, head coach Sean Payton said there is one area that his team has to clean up
Cowboys OT Tyler Guyton likely to miss Thursday’s game with a high-ankle sprain
Cowboys left tackle Tyler Guyton is likely to miss Thursday’s game against the Chiefs. According to multiple reports, Guyton suffered a high-ankle sprain during Sunday’s 24-21 victory over the Eagles. Guyton left the game in the second half and did not return. Guyton was replaced by Nate Thomas against the
The ‘Passing leaders by NFL team’ quiz
The Dallas Cowboys got off to about as bad a start as a team can in their Week 12 matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles, committing costly penalties and a turnover to end up in a 21-0 first-half hole. But by the end of the game, the Cowboys tied a franchise
Raiders fire offensive coach Bob Bicknell, along with his longtime boss Chip Kelly
Chip Kelly isn’t the only assistant coach fired by the Raiders. In addition to firing Kelly as offensive coordinator, head coach Pete Carroll has also fired senior offensive assistant Bob Bicknell, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Every time Kelly has coached in the NFL, he has brought Bicknell
Giants Fire DC Shane Bowen
Further changes along the sideline are taking place in New York. Shane Bowen‘s defensive coordinator tenure with the Giants has come to an end. Bowen has been fired, as first reported by NJ.com’s Art Stapleton. The move comes after interim head coach Mike Kafka‘s second game at the helm. The Giants
Sean McVay: Matthew Stafford gets better with age, can play 10 more years
In recent years, there’s been increasing talk that Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is getting close to retirement. Rams head coach Sean McVay doesn’t buy it. McVay said after Sunday night’s 34-7 win over the Buccaneers that he thinks Stafford is better than ever at age 37, and isn’t even close
NFL Week 12 winners, losers
Now that most of the NFL’s Week 12 schedule is in the books, it is time to take a look at some of the biggest winners and losers of the week. It was a huge day for the Kansas City Chiefs‘ playoff chances, while the Philadelphia Eagles showed they still
Todd Bowles: Baker Mayfield has a left shoulder sprain, will get an MRI on Monday
Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield did not play the second half of Sunday night’s loss to the Rams with a left shoulder injury. Head coach Todd Bowles had a minor update on Mayfield in his postgame press conference. “Right now he has a shoulder sprain,” Bowles said. “He’ll get an MRI
Raiders Fire OC Chip Kelly
Halfway through his first season back in the NFL after an eight-year hiatus, Raiders offensive coordinator Chip Kelly is right back out. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Las Vegas has fired Kelly. Breaking into the NFL as an immediate head coach after major success at Oregon, Kelly initially found more
Dak Prescott’s TD run brings Cowboys back to 21-21
The Eagles had a chance to build on their 21-14 lead, but Jake Elliott’s 56-yard field goal try was wide right. That gave the Cowboys good field position. In only three plays, the Cowboys covered the 54 yards to the end zone. Dak Prescott completed a 43-yard pass to George
AFC South race is about to get interesting after Colts loss
The Kansas City Chiefs‘ come-from-behind overtime win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday wasn’t just important for their playoff chances, it was also important for the race in the AFC South that is about to get very interesting in the coming weeks, and the Colts need to start getting awfully
Packers hold slim 10-6 lead over Vikings at halftime
It was a low-scoring first half between two NFC North rivals, with Green Bay holding onto a 10-6 lead over Minnesota at halftime. While Will Reichard connected on a 52-yard field goal to cap Minnesota’s first drive, the club hasn’t gotten on the board since. Midway through the second quarter,
Chiefs Unlikely To Retain CB Jaylen Watson
Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson is not a household name, but he has established himself as a quality starter and has become an important piece of Kansas City’s stout defense. Watson’s success with the AFC powerhouse may lead the impending free agent elsewhere in the offseason, according to ESPN’s Nate Taylor.
Xavier Worthy is expected to play against Colts
Wide receiver Xavier Worthy is expected to be part of the Chiefs’ effort to move back above .500 on Sunday. Worthy was listed as questionable on the team’s final injury report due to an ankle injury. Worthy steadily increased his practice work over the course of the week and Ian