Bengals go up 16-7, but Joe Burrow goes to medical tent
The Bengals extended their lead to two scores on their first offensive possession of the third quarter, but their most important player needed to be helped off the field by trainers ahead of Cade York’s third field goal of the night. Quarterback Joe Burrow stayed down after getting driven into
Ravens RB Derrick Henry cashes in on bonus in Week 18
Derrick Henry is $500,000 richer. Henry rushed for 138 yards and two touchdown on 20 carries during his Ravens’ 35-10 win over the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Md., on Saturday. The performance was the latest great game for Henry in what’s been an excellent first season
After four hours on tarmac, Chiefs’ plane takes off for Denver
The Chiefs spent longer on the tarmac today than they’ll spend on the football field tomorrow, even if they play a full overtime period. Via the Associated Press, the Chiefs’ plane to Denver finally has taken off, after a four-hour delay following boarding. An ice storm shut down the Kansas
Eagles Activate TE Dallas Goedert
The Eagles will have their top tight end available in time for the postseason. Dallas Goedert was activated from injured reserve Saturday, the team announced. Goedert landed on IR one month ago due to a knee injury, ensuring at least a four-game absence. After missing the minimum time, though, he was designated
Najee Harris cuts Bengals lead to 10-7
It looked like the Bengals were going to run away with Saturday night’s game against the Steelers for most of the first quarter, but the Steelers have gotten off the mat. After a Patrick Queen sack forced the Bengals to kick a field goal on their second possession, Russell Wilson
Ravens-Browns takeaways: Action-packed game begins Week 18
The Ravens (12-5) and Browns (3-14) wrapped their regular seasons on Saturday with a breezy 35-10 Baltimore win. With the result, the Ravens clinched the AFC North and No. 3 seed in the AFC, while the Browns secured a top-three pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Here are our takeaways
NFL Week 18 Takeaways: Ravens Win AFC North But Questions Linger Entering Playoffs | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay FlowersGreg Fiume/Getty Images Baltimore Ravens Winning AFC North Title Proves Costly The Baltimore Ravens still had business to take care of in Week 18 against the Cleveland Browns. They did so with a 35-10 victory, which handed the squad its sixth AFC North title since
NFL Practice Squad Updates: 1/4/25
January 4th, 2025 at 6:34pm CST by Adam La Rose Saturday’s lone practice squad deal: Detroit Lions Kennedy was waived on Thursday, and after passing through the wire without a claim he became a free agent. The 28-year-old, to no surprise, has remained with the Lions via the taxi squad
Lamar Jackson TD pass gives Ravens 21-3 lead
Baltimore has tightened its grip on the AFC North crown. Quarterback Lamar Jackson tossed his second touchdown pass of the evening, this one to Rashod Bateman, to give the Ravens a 21-3 lead over the Browns. Bateman was wide open in the back of the end zone to make an
Chiefs plane stranded day before game vs. Broncos
Weather is a problem in Kansas City. That’s bad news for the Chiefs. The Chiefs couldn’t leave the airport Saturday afternoon because of icy conditions. Kansas City International Airport posted on social media, “Due to rapid ice accumulation, the airfield at Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is currently closed to
Chase Brown is inactive for the Bengals on Saturday night
A report on Saturday indicated the Bengals would give running back Chase Brown a pregame workout before deciding on his status for their game against the Steelers, but it did not go as hoped. Reports from Pittsburgh said that Brown’s workout was brief and that he was not moving well
AFC Injury Updates: Jets, Cooper, Hines-Allen
On Monday, the Jets placed starting safety Chuck Clark on injured reserve without disclosing the reason for the transaction. Similarly, the next day, kicker Greg Zuerlein was placed on IR, as well, though his transaction flew a bit further under the radar as a minor move. Today, ESPN’s Rich Cimini
Lamar Jackson becomes first to reach 4,000 passing yards, 900 rushing yards in single season
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has added to his case to win a third MVP award. Jackson has become the first quarterback in NFL history to record 4,000 passing yards and 900 rushing yards in the same season. He’s also the first QB to have 4,000, 900, and 40 touchdown passes
Patriots executive has concerning remarks about team’s rookies
The New England Patriots drafted two wide receivers in the first four rounds of the 2024 NFL Draft. A year later, they do not appear to be too impressed with what they got. In a new story about the state of the Patriots franchise, vice president of player personnel Eliot
Black Monday doesn’t really happen on Monday anymore
They call it Black Monday. It doesn’t really happen on Monday anymore. Already, three teams have cleared out their head coaches, weeks before the end of the regular season. And when the regular season ends on Sunday, more teams could part ways with their head coaches right away, without waiting
Packers Placing CB Jaire Alexander On IR
The Packers will be playing the final week of the regular season without star cornerback Jaire Alexander, much like they have the last six weeks. In fact, after the team placed him on injured reserve — first reported by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network — Alexander is set to miss
Packers CB Jaire Alexander headed to injured reserve
A report last week indicated Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander was done for the season unless the team makes it to the Super Bowl. So, as expected, the Packers are placing Alexander on injured reserve Saturday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. Alexander will miss at least the next four games,
Bucs’ Jordan Whitehead injured in car accident
Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Jordan Whitehead was injured in a car accident on Saturday morning on his way to the team facility and has been placed on the non-football injury list. The team announced the news on Saturday afternoon. He will miss Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Saints, and
Josh Hines-Allen ruled out for Sunday due to personal reasons
Jaguars edge rusher Josh Hines-Allen won’t be playing in Week 18. The team announced on Saturday that Hines-Allen will not be traveling to Indianapolis and won’t be playing against the Colts due to personal reasons. Hines-Allen played in the first 16 games of the season for the Jags. He had
Buccaneers S Jordan Whitehead Placed On NFI
As the Buccaneers push for one of the league’s final unresolved playoff spots, they’ll be without a key defender. The Buccaneers placed safety Jordan Whitehead on the non-football injury list today, per Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. Per Stroud, Whitehead was involved in an automobile accident this morning.
Gayle Benson arranges another $1 million donation for victims of New Orleans terror attack
Saints owner Gayle Benson, as expected, is doing even more to assist those affected by the recent terror attack in New Orleans. Mrs. Benson, the Saints, and the NFL Foundation have announced a $1 donation to support relief efforts for the victims of the New Year’s Day tragedy. “Our community
Report reveals Giants’ stance on Brian Daboll firing
The New York Giants are one of the more intriguing teams of the offseason, as changes could be coming after a poor season. Speculation suggests head coach Brian Daboll could wind up being one of those changes. Chatter around the NFL suggests that Daboll will be let go by the
Colts activate CB JuJu Brents from IR
Cornerback JuJu Brents started the season on the Colts’ active roster and he’ll close it that way despite missing everything in between. The Colts announced that they have activated Brents from injured reserve ahead of Sunday’s game against the Jaguars. Brents injured his knee in the season opener and returned
Colts Activate CB JuJu Brents From IR
JuJu Brents‘ sophomore season has been all but lost, but the cornerback will at least have a chance to play again before the 2024 campaign concludes. According to Mike Chappell of FOX59/CBS4 Sports in Indy, the Colts have activated the cornerback from injured reserve. To make room on the roster,
Week 18 Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em: Final Fantasy Football Lineup Decisions to Consider | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Things haven’t gone well for the New York Giants this season. However, a couple of rookies have emerged as quality fantasy options. First-round wide receiver Malik Nabers was expected to be an instant star, but fifth-round running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. has been a bit more of a surprise. Sunday’s
Nearly 40-year-old QB Joe Flacco addresses future NFL plans
Joe Flacco will be under center for the Colts’ season finale. If the quarterback has his way, this won’t mark the veteran’s final NFL appearance. A source told Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk that Flacco fully intends to play in 2025. Flacco has bounced around the NFL since he was
Sam Darnold surges to comeback player of the year favorite
Earlier this week, Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow was the betting favorite to win comeback player of the year. Now, he’s not. Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold has overtaken Burrow at most sports books. At DraftKings, for instance, Darnold has moved to -135, with Burrow at +135. As of Wednesday, Burrow was
Joe Flacco Intends To Keep Playing In 2025
Joe Flacco will be under center for the Colts’ season finale. If the quarterback has his way, this won’t mark the veteran’s final NFL appearance. A source told Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk that Flacco fully intends to play in 2025. Flacco has bounced around the NFL since he
Current playoff format isn’t fair, but owners will never change it
Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown is right. A 14-win team shouldn’t be on the road in the playoffs — except when playing a 15-win team. (Or a 14-win team that holds the tiebreaker.) Generally speaking, it’s unfair for a team with a better record to be forced to travel to
Jets to interview familiar face for HC opening
After publicly campaigning for an interview, Rex Ryan will officially meet with the Jets about their head coaching vacancy. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Ryan is set to interview with the Jets about the job on Tuesday. Ryan made a public pitch for the gig back in November, and he expressed optimism
Broncos’ Rooting Guide for NFL Playoff Bracket Implications of Week 18 | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
The Bengals’ Week 17 win over the Broncos doesn’t mean anything unless Cincinnati wins on Saturday and gets another round of outside help. Cincinnati needs to beat Pittsburgh and then have Denver and Miami lose on Sunday to make the postseason. The Steelers will be playing for something, though, as
Jets To Interview Rex Ryan For HC Job
January 4th, 2025 at 8:02am CST by Ben Levine After publicly campaigning for an interview, Rex Ryan will officially meet with the Jets about their head coaching vacancy. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Ryan is set to interview with the Jets about the job on Tuesday. Ryan made a
Jets will interview Rex Ryan for head-coaching vacancy on Tuesday
Former Jets head coach Rex Ryan will get a chance next week to make his case that he deserves his old job back. Ryan will interview for the Jets’ head-coaching vacancy on Tuesday, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Ryan recently said he expected to talk to the Jets
Agent for Indiana QB Kurtis Rourke says he played whole season on torn ACL
Indiana quarterback Kurtis Rourke, who is expected to be drafted in April, has a torn ACL — which his agent says actually occurred before the season but wasn’t officially diagnosed until this week. Agent Casey Muir told multiple reporters on Friday that Rourke, who suffered a torn ACL in his
Buy or Sell John Cena WWE WrestleMania Rumors, Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk Plans, More | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Many ideas continue to make the rounds for Cena’s retirement tour. According to WrestleVotes (h/t Ortman), there is “interest within the WWE” for a match between Cena and Logan Paul. Can we not? Paul was one of the most impressive rookies in modern history and exceeded all expectations. A match
Panthers LB DJ Johnson out for Sunday after suffering a concussion in a car accident
Linebacker DJ Johnson won’t be available for the Panthers on Sunday. The team ruled Johnson out for personal reasons on Friday and later announced that he suffered a concussion in a car accident. He has been placed on the non-football injury list ahead of their game against the Falcons. The
NFC East X-Factors: Finding meaning in Week 18
While three of four NFC East teams will end their regular season with meaningless matchups, these games give young players (and an old coach) the chance to shine. Here’s who could stand out in Week 18. Brian Daboll | HC | New York Giants The Giants have nothing to gain
Bill Belichick: It’s “mystifying” to see teams make basic clock management mistakes
When Bill Belichick watched recent losses by the Falcons and Bears in which clock management mistakes were a major factor, it made him put his coaching cap on and think about how to avoid such mistakes. And in an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show he gave a long explanation
Lions star calls for change to NFL playoff seeding format
The Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions enter their Week 18 game with matching 14-2 records and will be playing for the top seed in the NFC. The stakes could not be any clearer. The winner not only wins the NFC North, it also gets the No. 1 seed, a bye
Jalen Hurts officially out Sunday, Eagles say he’s progressing through concussion protocol
Quarterback Jalen Hurts is officially out for the Eagles’ regular season finale. Hurts will miss his second straight game due to the concussion he suffered in a Week 16 loss to the Commanders. With the Eagles locked into the No. 2 seed in the NFC, Hurts likely would have sat
Broncos can only blame themselves if they miss playoffs
When the 2024 NFL season began, the playoffs were not really on the radar for the Denver Broncos. But expectations can change during a season. That should be the case for the Broncos, given the rapid development of rookie quarterback Bo Nix and the way the team jumped out to
PFT’s Week 18 2024 NFL game previews, led by Vikings-Lions
Two hundred and fifty-six down. Sixteen to go. And while most of the postseason field has been decided, five teams are alive for two remaining spots in the playoffs. More importantly, three division titles are still up for grabs — including the Sunday night showdown for the NFC North and
Ravens TE expected to return in Week 18 after breaking his arm
The Ravens activated tight end Charlie Kolar from injured reserve on Friday, per a team announcement. He is expected to play in Baltimore’s regular-season finale against the Browns on Saturday. Kolar broke his arm during the Ravens’ Week 12 matchup with the Chargers, though he played through the injury for
Jermaine Burton won’t travel with Bengals, play Week 18 due to coach’s decision
Bengals receiver Jermaine Burton’s rookie season has come to an early end. Cincinnati announced Burton will not travel to Pittsburgh and has been downgraded to out for the Week 18 matchup due to a coach’s decision. Burton, a third-round pick in the 2024 draft, was inactive for a game earlier
Cowboys using game vs. Commanders to see what they have with Trey Lance
Since they are eliminated from the playoffs, the Cowboys are planning to use their Week 18 as an opportunity to evaluate their roster heading ahead of the 2025 season. That will include quarterback Trey Lance, who is expected “to get significant reps” on Sunday, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Lance
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19 Results: Winners, Live Grades, Reaction and Highlights
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Ravens Activate Charlie Kolar From IR
The Ravens activated tight end Charlie Kolar from injured reserve on Friday, per a team announcement. He is expected to play in Baltimore’s regular season finale against the Browns on Saturday. Kolar broke his arm during the Ravens’ Week 12 matchup with the Chargers, though he played through the injury
Shane Steichen declines to say if Jim Irsay has told him he’ll remain Colts’ head coach
Colts head coach Shane Steichen is getting questions about his future after missing the playoffs for the second season in a row, but those are questions he’s declining to answer. Asked if he thinks he’ll be back next year based on what Colts owner Jim Irsay has told him, Steichen
Eric Dickerson clears the air on Saquon Barkley
Pro Football Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson responded to criticism from a former star on Friday. Dickerson responded to LeSean McCoy, who has been critical of Dickerson for not supporting Saquon Barkley’s bid for the single-season rushing record. Dickerson doubled down on his comments and defended his stance while claiming
Commanders list Austin Ekeler as questionable, Terry McLaurin off report
Commanders head coach Dan Quinn mentioned earlier on Friday that the team will make a decision as to whether or not to activate Austin Ekeler off of injured reserve, but it appears the running back could be good to go. Ekeler was a full participant in practice all week but
















































