Antonio Pierce: It’s good just to stop talking about losing
After starting the season 2-2, the Raiders had lost 10 in a row to fall to 2-12 entering Sunday’s game against the Jaguars. But at long last, Las Vegas got a win over Jacksonville — something that was particularly welcome to head coach Antonio Pierce who called it “long overdue.”
Jerry Jones again makes interesting Mike McCarthy comments after win
The Dallas Cowboys were officially eliminated from the playoffs before their “Sunday Night Football“ game against what was an 8-6 Tampa Bay Buccaneers team looking to remain atop the NFC South standings. Dallas notched an upset 26-24 win over Tampa Bay to improve to 7-8 on the season. Following the victory, Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry
NFL Team Needs: Prioritizing Every Roster’s Biggest Weaknesses Before Week 17 | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Josh AllenBryan M. Bennett/Getty Images Week 16 was a good reminder for the Bills that winning isn’t easy in the NFL. On paper, they should have blown out the Patriots. Josh Allen is trying to win the MVP and the Bills are trying to secure the easiest path to the
Aaron Rodgers seems to challenge Jets teammates after loss to Rams
All New York Jets fans know about the club’s short-term future is that change is coming to the organization as soon as next month. Following the Jets’ 19-9 home loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday that dropped Gang Green to 4-11 for the season, New York quarterback Aaron
Joe Burrow: I was parallel to ground, don’t know how I threw TD to Tee Higgins
For most quarterbacks, tripping over an offensive lineman’s feet while scrambling leads to a bad outcome but Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow turned it into a highlight on Sunday. After driving the Bengals from their own 1-yard-line to Cleveland’s 2-yard-line in the first quarter, Burrow found himself falling to the turf
Steelers star WR could return in Week 17
George Pickens has missed the Steelers’ past three games, but he might be back in time for the team’s upcoming Christmas Day contest. Head coach Mike Tomlin noted the third-year receiver has a “real chance” to suit up for Pittsburgh’s game against Kansas City. A Grade 2 hamstring strain has
B/R Awards: Ranking Cody Rhodes vs. Roman Reigns and the 10 Best WWE Matches of 2024 | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
A year-long story wrote its latest chapter in November at Survivor Series: War Games when the Roman Reigns-captained OG Bloodline squared off with Solo Sikoa and his new Bloodline in the namesake match. A story-heavy match that saw Reigns, Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, Sami Zayn, and CM Punk prove they
Watch: Lions score 21-yard TD on unconventional trick play
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff stumbled before throwing a 21-yard touchdown pass early in the third quarter in Sunday’s road game against the Chicago Bears. Or did he? Instant replay showed Goff may have been acting. It appeared he was faking his stumble so the Bears would rush him, leaving
Jonathan Taylor: I predetermined that I’d take next TD all the way up the tunnel
After Colts running back Jonathan Taylor let go of the football short of the end zone for a turnover in the team’s Week 15 loss to the Broncos, he said he would never let that happen again and he displayed his commitment in the second quarter of Sunday’s game. Taylor
Mike Evans can still break this NFL receiving record in 2024
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans has been one of the most dominant players at his position in the last decade. The 11th-year veteran was forced to miss three games this season with a hamstring injury, but despite that, he’s still racked up 749 receiving yards and nine touchdowns.
Justin Jefferson sees similarities between 2019 LSU championship team, 2024 Vikings
Justin Jefferson knows a thing or two about championship teams. And he currently sees parallels between two of the teams for which he has played. After Sunday’s come-from-behind, 27-24 win over the Seahawks, Jefferson compared the 2024 Vikings to the 2019 LSU Tigers. The latter won the national championship. “Not
Watch: Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase reach milestones vs. Browns
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow and wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase may have been stat-padding late in the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Leading 17-6 with 1:49 left in the game, Cincinnati threw a deep pass instead of running the ball on a 2nd-and-6 at Cleveland’s 32-yard line.
Week 17 Waiver Wire: Breakout Fantasy Football Pickups from Sunday’s Box Scores | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
He hasn’t found the end zone, but he’s put up the requisite yardage for a tight end to be trusted in a fantasy lineup. Okonkwo picked up a season-high 81 receiving yards in Tennessee’s failed comeback attempt versus the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. He should be utilized at a high
Watch: Myles Garrett records 100th career sack in record time
Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett made NFL history on Sunday, recording his 100th career sack against the Cincinnati Bengals. And not only that, he did so before turning age 29 (28 years, 359 days) – the first player in NFL history to accomplish the feat so quickly. This content
Saquon Barkley needs 268 yards in final two games to break NFL single-season record
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley is two good games away from breaking the NFL record for rushing yards in a season. After Sunday’s game in Washington, Barkley has 1,838 rushing yards this season. Eric Dickerson set the NFL record of 2,105 rushing yards in 1984, so Barkley needs to total
Eagles’ Jalen Hurts ruled out with concussion against Commanders
Philadelphia Eagles starting quarterback Jalen Hurts left Sunday’s game against the Washington Commanders to be evaluated for a concussion and will not return, per an update from the team. Hurts took a hard hit by linebacker Frankie Luvu on an early red-zone drive, with his head hitting the ground. Backup
Kenneth Walker III having tests on injured ankle
The Seahawks closed out Sunday’s loss to the Vikings without running back Kenneth Walker III on the field and they don’t know if he’ll be able to go in Week 17 at this point. Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald told reporters that Walker is going to get imaging done on
Week 16 winners, losers: Taylor redemption; Daniels magic
Justin Jefferson, wide receiver, Minnesota Vikings The Vikings keep rolling and are still in contention for the top spot in the NFC North and a potential bye week. Their 27-24 win in Seattle on Sunday was highlighted by another great game from Jefferson that saw him catch 10 passes for
Ja’Marr Chase: Setting new franchise record for receiving yards was a goal for me
Bengals receiver Ja’Marr Chase continued his terrific season in Sunday’s victory over the Browns with six catches for 97 yards — including a 32-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter. After Sunday’s win, Chase now has 1,510 yards this season, which is a new franchise record. Chase broke his previous mark
Commanders overcome five turnovers, rally to stun Eagles
It is extremely rare for an NFL team to have five turnovers in a game. It is even more rare for an NFL team to have those five turnovers and still win the game. Washington joined the Detroit Lions in being the second team this season to accomplish that feat
Cowboys score on first two possessions to take 10-0 lead
The cheers in Atlanta can be heard at AT&T Stadium. With the Falcons rooting hard for the Cowboys tonight, Dallas has taken a 10-0 lead on Tampa Bay. The Cowboys opened the game with a 10-play, 30-yard drive that Brandon Aubrey capped with a 58-yard field goal. The Bucs then
Texans HC provides injury update on WR Tank Dell
Tank Dell remained in hospital overnight on Saturday, but he has rejoined his team. Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said on Sunday Dell was set to return to Houston, a positive development in the wake of the frightening knee injury he suffered in Week 16. He has now arrived, Aaron
Jayden Daniels closing in on RG3’s NFL record for rushing yards by a rookie QB
In 2012, Washington rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III ran for 815 yards, the most in NFL history for a rookie quarterback. This year, another Washington rookie quarterback is threatening to break that record. Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has 737 rushing yards this season, surpassing Cam Newton and Lamar Jackson today
NFC playoff picture coming into focus
Late this week, Dallas Cowboys superstar Micah Parsons made it clear he did not want any help from the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, even if it meant that his own team would be eliminated from playoff contention. All he wanted was for the Eagles to lose. He was a little
PFT’s Week 16 2024 NFL results and recap
Nearly sixteen full weeks into the season, and much has been decided. Plenty remains TBD. In the NFC, the top seed is basically down to two teams in the same division, the Lions and the Vikings. In the AFC, the Chiefs are on the brink of clinching the No. 1
Stanford WR Elic Ayomanor Declares For Draft
As we make our way through the NCAA’s bowl season, we continue to see a number of college players make their intentions for the future known. One such player is Stanford redshirt sophomore receiver Elic Ayomanor. After three years in school, the Canada-native announced on X that he would forgo
Steve Belichick heads to North Carolina as defensive coordinator
In the 11 days since Bill Belichick officially became the head coach at North Carolina, not much information has surfaced about his coaching staff. One big — and expected — piece fell into place today. Via Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports, Steve Belichick will become the defensive coordinator at UNC.
Bucs lose division lead after turnovers prove costly in loss
The Dallas Cowboys took advantage of a pair of fourth quarter turnovers from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to score a 26-24 win on “Sunday Night Football.” This wild fumble recovery from Cowboys CB DaRon Bland sealed the victory for Dallas. Even though the Cowboys were eliminated from the playoffs after
Jerry Jones gushes about Mike McCarthy after Cowboys’ upset of Bucs
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones skipped through the tunnel on his way to the locker room, a big smile on his face after the 26-24. He put coach Mike McCarthy in a bear hug in the locker room. Jones was downright giddy. “Mike McCarthy, he just won’t let them not think
Lions OC Ben Johnson “Intrigued” By Bears’ HC Post
Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has rebuffed the opportunity to be a head coach in each of the last two hiring cycles, and he has done nothing to hurt his stock in 2024. He is again expected to be one of the hottest HC candidates in the upcoming cycle, though
Sunday Night Football: Bucs fall into first-place tie in division with stunning 26-24 loss to Cowboys
The Cowboys should be getting a Christmas card from the Falcons, who got a gift Sunday night. The Cowboys dominated the Buccaneers start to finish, winning 26-24. They ended Tampa Bay’s four-game win streak and dropped the Bucs into a first-place tie with the Falcons in the NFC South. Both
Week 16 worst QB performances
The Eagles and Giants learned the importance of having a capable backup quarterback in Week 16. Let’s take a closer look at Kenny Pickett, Drew Lock and the rest of Sunday’s worst quarterback performances. Eagles quarterback Kenny Pickett Most quarterbacks would give anything to have been in Pickett’s position. Gifted
Kevin O’Connell is expecting Harrison Smith to play in Week 17
The Vikings didn’t have safety Harrison Smith for Sunday’s win over the Seahawks, as Smith was inactive with a foot injury. But head coach Kevin O’Connell said Smith should be back for the Week 17 matchup with Green Bay. “It was truly a gameday kind of decision with him,” O’Connell
Steve Belichick To Join Father At UNC After Bowl Game
We’ve already written a bit on the topic of new University of North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick securing a job for his son, Steve Belichick, as part of his negotiations. An updated report discloses that the younger Belichick will head to Chapel Hill and join his father when his
Sunday Night Football: Cooper Rush, CeeDee Lamb have Cowboys leading 23-14 at halftime
The Cowboys were eliminated earlier in the day. They aren’t playing like an eliminated team. Dallas controlled the first half, outgaining Tampa Bay 243 to 194 to take a 23-14 lead into the locker room at halftime. Cooper Rush threw for 226 yards, with CeeDee Lamb catching six passes for
Raiders’ Antonio Pierce sends message to fans about top pick
Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce sent out a clear message to Raider Nation about potentially losing out on the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft after a 19-14 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday afternoon. “Talk to (general manager) Tom Telesco,” Pierce told reporters. Pierce could
Mike Evans’ big play sets up Bucky Irving’s touchdown run
Mike Evans had no catches on the Bucs’ first two drives. He had two on their third drive. In no coincidence, the Bucs finally are on the scoreboard. The wide receiver caught a 26-yard pass from Baker Mayfield to set up the Bucs deep on the Cowboys’ end. Four plays
Steelers WR George Pickens Could Return In Week 17
George Pickens has missed the Steelers’ past three games, but he might be back in time for the team’s upcoming Christmas Day contest. Head coach Mike Tomlin noted the third-year receiver has a “real chance” to suit up for Pittsburgh’s game against Kansas City. A Grade 2 hamstring strain has led to Pickens
Josh Allen briefly lost feeling in his right hand during win over Patriots
Bills quarterback Josh Allen took a helmet to the funny bone in his right arm during Sunday’s game against the Patriots and it wasn’t a laughing matter for the MVP favorite. Allen told Evan Washburn of CBS Sports after the game that he had “no feeling” in his right hand
Raiders snap losing streak, but may have cost themselves top pick
The Las Vegas Raiders snapped their 10-game losing streak on Sunday with a 19-14 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Their win might have also been the New York Giants’ gain. The Raiders’ win could potentially alter the top of the 2025 NFL Draft in a significant way, as it dropped
Updated 2025 NFL Draft Order Following Week 16 Sunday Results | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Las Vegas suffered a drop of four spots from No. 2 to No. 6 with its Week 16 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Of course, the players care more about pride and winning games each week than tanking, but from the long-term view, the Raiders might have lost out. A
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts Leaves Game With Concussion
The Eagles suffered their first loss since September today, falling for just the third time this season at the hands of the division-rival Commanders. While Washington finally earned a win over a team with a current winning record, many will likely put an asterisk on the result because Eagles starting
Texans list Will Anderson, Jimmie Ward as out of practice
Wide receiver Tank Dell’s knee injury was the biggest news on the health front for the Texans in Saturday’s loss to the Chiefs, but he wasn’t the only player to come out of the game with some aches and pains. The Texans estimated practice participation levels on Sunday because the
Colts RB Taylor makes up for mistake with superb performance
In Sunday’s home game against the Tennessee Titans, Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor made amends for his Week 15 gaffe. Early in the third quarter of a 31-13 loss to the Denver Broncos, Taylor dropped the ball before he crossed the goal line on a would-be touchdown, resulting in
Kenny Pickett had X-rays on ribs, thinks he’ll be ready for next week
The Eagles have a couple of injury situations to monitor at quarterback coming out of Sunday’s stunning loss to the Commanders. Jalen Hurts was knocked out early in the game with a concussion and Kenny Pickett played the rest of the game. Pickett injured his ribs on a hit, however,
Tank Dell Returns To Houston; Texans Undecided On WR Addition
Tank Dell remained in hospital overnight on Saturday, but he has rejoined his team. Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said on Sunday Dell was set to return to Houston, a positive development in the wake of the frightening knee injury he suffered in Week 16. He has now arrived, Aaron Wilson of
Harrison Smith inactive for Vikings-Seahawks
The Vikings will not have one of their key defensive players for Sunday’s game against the Seahawks. Safety Harrison Smith is inactive with a foot injury. Smith was listed as questionable for the game. He was limited on Wednesday and Friday and didn’t participate on Thursday. Theo Jackson is expected
Watch: Eagles RB Saquon Barkley scores 68-yard TD vs. Commanders
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley keeps nearing a Hall of Famer’s record. Entering Sunday’s road matchup against the Washington Commanders, Barkley needed 417 rushing yards over his next three games to surpass Eric Dickerson’s mark. In 1984, the former Los Angeles Rams star set an NFL record for rushing
Week 16 NFL Highlights 2024: Live Tracking Top Plays, Box Scores from Sunday Results | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
The Sunday slate of Week 16 of the NFL season isn’t as crowded as it could have been seeing how there were two headline games on Saturday pitting the Houston Texans against the Kansas City Chiefs and the Pittsburgh Steelers against the Baltimore Ravens. Still, there are plenty of games
Falcons Believed Michael Penix Jr. Could Start In Week 1; Kirk Cousins To Ponder Retirement?
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. will make the first start of his professional career today following Atlanta’s momentous (but obvious) decision to bench veteran Kirk Cousins in favor of the rookie passer. While Cousins — who had signed a four-year, $180MM deal this offseason to help lead the club on