Bills confident defense is up to the challenge of facing Lions
The Bills defense had a rough time of it against the Rams on Sunday and things aren’t going to get any easier for the unit in Week 15. Los Angeles put up 357 yards while converting 11-of-15 third downs in their 44-42 win and defensive coordinator Bobby Babich said there
Buccaneers star safety expected to miss multiple weeks
Antoine Winfield Jr. has run into further injury trouble in 2024. The All-Pro safety is expected to miss multiple weeks with a knee sprain, Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said on Monday. Winfield suffered an ankle and foot sprain in Week 1, and that injury led to missed time. After missing
Brandon Graham: I had it wrong about A.J. Brown, Jalen Hurts
Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham is trying to roll back some comments he made about the relationship between quarterback Jalen Hurts and wide receiver A.J. Brown. Graham was on WIP for his weekly radio show on Monday night and said that “the person that’s complaining need to be accountable” in
NFL executive has Sam Darnold, J.J. McCarthy solution for Vikings
Some members of the NFL community suggested after the Minnesota Vikings improved to 11-2 on the season via Sunday’s 42-21 win over the Atlanta Falcons that the Vikings should hold onto quarterback Sam Darnold this offseason even though they selected signal-caller J.J. McCarthy with the 10th overall pick of the
NFL Playoff Picture 2024: Updated AFC and NFC Standings, bracket, tiebreakers for Week 15
The Bills and Chiefs have clinched their divisions, the Lions and Eagles have clinched playoff berths, and 10 more playoff spots are up for grabs. Here’s how the playoff picture looks heading into Week 15: NFC Playoff Picture DIVISION LEADERS 1. Detroit Lions (12-1): Clinched a playoff berth. 2. Philadelphia
Panthers’ Jonathon Brooks suffers ACL tear
For the second year in a row, Jonathon Brooks has suffered an ACL tear. Panthers head coach Dave Canales confirmed the injury for the rookie running back on Monday. Brooks tore his ACL during his final collegiate season, something which delayed his NFL debut. Now, after only three games with
Tyler Higbee has full practice, could return this week
Rams tight end Tyler Higbee (knee) was estimated as a full participant Monday as he seeks to return Thursday night. Higbee has not played this season after tearing his MCL and ACL in the 2023 postseason. He remains on the reserve/physically unable to perform list but returned to practice Nov.
Lions OC Ben Johnson reportedly has two requirements for HC job
Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is a picky man. Johnson is expected to be among the hottest head-coaching candidates in the upcoming hiring cycle. The Lions (12-1) lead the league in points scored (32.1) due in part to his elite play calling. Although he should have many suitors, Sports
Julius Peppers wants Steve Wilks as new head coach at UNC
As the North Carolina vacancy generates plenty of chatter about the possibility of Bill Belichick taking the job, a former prominent player at Chapel Hill has chimed in on the vacancy. “I’m getting a few requests about my thoughts on UNC Football,” Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive end Julius
Why the Falcons won’t bench QB Kirk Cousins
It’s time for Falcons head coach Raheem Morris to bench Kirk Cousins, but he probably won’t for a non-football reason. The Cousins experiment is failing in Atlanta. The Falcons (6-7) lost their fourth consecutive game on Sunday, 42-21 to the Vikings (11-2). During Atlanta’s losing streak, Cousins is 88-of-141 (62.4
Monday Night Football: Bengals lead Cowboys 17-10 at halftime
Bengals running back Chase Brown celebrated a 19-yard catch-and-run with a leap into one of the giant Salvation Army kettles behind the end zone. Officials then ruled he stepped out at the 3-yard line. Brown questioned the on-field call while still in the kettle, and so did coach Zac Taylor
Aidan O’Connell Suffers Bone Bruise; Raiders QB Not Ruled Out For Week 15
When an air cast was placed on Aidan O’Connell‘s leg prior to being carted off the field, the possibility existed he would be dealing with a major injury. A report from Sunday night indicated the Raiders feared the second-year quarterback suffered a season-ending knee injury, but the worst-case scenario appears
Brandin Cooks’ 3-yard touchdown catch ties Cowboys with Bengals 17-17
The Cowboys opened the second half the way they opened the first half. They went right down the field, scoring on an eight-play, 70-yard drive. Brandin Cooks caught a 3-yard touchdown pass from Cooper Rush. It has knotted Monday Night Football 17-17 with 10:32 remaining in the third quarter. The
Bengals get help from unlikely source in wild ending of ‘MNF’
On paper, Monday night’s game between two losing teams, the Bengals (5-8) and Cowboys (5-8), didn’t seem like it would be all that memorable. But an inexplicable Cowboys mental error ensured their 27-20 loss wouldn’t be forgotten in Dallas for some time. Here are five takeaways: Joe Burrow gets help
WWE Raw Results: Winners, Live Grades, Reaction, Highlights Before SNME | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Before the next match, Raw general manager Adam Pearce informed The Judgment Day that the scheduled match for Saturday Night’s Main Event has been changed…to a Triple Threat also featuring Priest (note: there it is). Back in the arena, The Wyatt Sicks (Uncle Howdy, Erick Rowan, Dexter Lumis and Joe
49ers To Place OL Ben Bartch On IR
The injury woes continue for the 49ers. Ben Bartch has been a bright spot for the 49ers over the past few weeks, but the offensive lineman will now miss the remainder of the regular season. The guard is expected to land on injured reserve later this week, per ESPN’s Nick
Replay assist might have incorrectly overturned Andrei Iosivas fumble
Replay assist is fine, as long as replay assist is used properly. In the fourth quarter on Monday night’s game in Dallas, it might not have been. The Bengals faced second and 13 from their 46 with 7:32 to play. Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow threw a short pass to receiver
Watch: Chaotic punt sequence dooms Cowboys on ‘MNF’
It was going well for the Cowboys until it wasn’t. Dallas appeared to have made a game-altering (in its favor) play in its 27-20 loss to Cincinnati after blocking Bengals punter Ryan Rehkow’s kick with under two minutes left and the game tied at 20. But instead of taking over
Micah Parsons left heartbroken by special teams blunder that cost Cowboys
The Cowboys went 36-15 in Micah Parsons’ first three NFL seasons. They are 5-8 after an unfathomable 27-20 loss to the Bengals on Monday night. “This one hurt me more than any loss this year, probably even worse than a playoff loss to be honest, because of where we were
Minor NFL Transactions: 12/9/24
December 9th, 2024 at 7:52pm CST by Ben Levine Today’s minor moves: Dallas Cowboys Cincinnati Bengals New England Patriots Patriots third-round rookie Caedan Wallace is set to return to practice for the first time since suffering an ankle injury in early October. Per ESPN’s Mike Reiss, the rookie lineman “stayed
Jerry Jones calls DeMarvion Overshown’s knee injury “very concerning”
Linebacker DeMarvion Overshown’s knee injury looked bad, and everyone in the Cowboys’ locker room reacted as if it is bad after Monday’s 27-20 loss to the Bengals. “He’s having an outstanding year, and we’ll see what what it brings,” Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said. “It’s concerning at this time, very
The ‘Most receiving yards with a rushing TD in an NFL game’ quiz
The Los Angeles Rams picked up perhaps their most important win of the 2024 season with a dramatic 44-42 win over the Buffalo Bills. While the Rams got plenty of production from their offensive stars, Puka Nacua stood above the rest. Despite briefly exiting with what appeared to be a
NFL Playoff Bracket Scenarios 2024-25 Week 14: Standings After Bengals Beat Cowboys | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Nic Antaya/Getty Images 2. Philadelphia Eagles (11-2) 3. Seattle Seahawks (8-5) 4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-6) 5. Minnesota Vikings (11-2) 6. Green Bay Packers (9-4) 7. Washington Commanders (8-5) 8. Los Angeles Rams (7-6) 10. Arizona Cardinals (6-7) 11. San Francisco 49ers (6-7) 12. New Orleans Saints (5-8) 15. Carolina
NFL Practice Squad Updates: 12/9/24
Today’s practice squad moves: Atlanta Falcons Signed: S Benny Sapp III Released: S Dane Cruikshank Green Bay Packers Signed: OL Michael Jordan Released: OT Spencer Rolland New Orleans Saints Signed: S Travion Fluellen This content was brought to you by: Pro Football RumorsPro Football Rumors
Monday Night Football: Cowboys’ special teams miscue hands Bengals 27-20 win
The ghost of Leon Lett showed up at AT&T Stadium almost 31 years to the day after the Cowboys defensive lineman’s blunder on a blocked Dolphins field goal attempt in the waning seconds that cost Dallas the game. On Monday night, Cowboys linebacker Nick Vigil blocked Ryan Rehkow’s punt on
Packers reveal discouraging injury news for notable WR
Green Bay Packers wideout Romeo Doubs has missed two-and-a-half games and a half with a concussion he suffered against the San Francisco 49ers, and he’s still not in the clear. He was knocked out of the game against the 49ers on Nov. 24, which was just a few days before
Cowboys LB DeMarvion Overshown ruled out with knee injury
Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown was injured with 12:49 remaining in the fourth quarter. He was injured on a 2-yard run by Chase Brown with Overshown’s right knee taking a direct hit from Bengals center Ted Karras. Teammates urgently signaled for athletic trainers and team doctors, and Overshown was helped to
Giants CB Tre Hawkins Suffers Spine Injury, G Jon Runyan “Week To Week”
Giants cornerback Tre Hawkins is likely done for the season. The second-year pro suffered a fractured lumbar spine yesterday, per Dan Duggan of The Athletic. While the injury sounds extreme, Duggan cautions that it’s “not as bad as it sounds.” The injury isn’t considered a long-term issue, and Hawkins is
Bill Belichick: “I’m open to different opportunities”
As Bill Belichick talks to North Carolina about possibly becoming the next head coach at Chapel Hill, Belichick spoke some more about the situation on the Let’s Go! podcast, one of his umpteen 2024 media platforms. Asked by Jim Gray about abandoning the pursuit of the all-time wins record held
Giants enter Week 15 with biggest home-dog spread in 58 years
The New York Giants are having a bad season. So much so that fans let owner John Mara know it with a plane on Sunday. After yet another disappointing loss, clinched by a blocked last-second field goal, the team is facing another stiff challenge in Week 15, and the sportsbooks
Brandon Graham: “Things have changed” between Jalen Hurts and A.J. Brown
When the Eagles traded for former Titans receiver A.J. Brown in 2022, much was made about the pre-existing friendship between Brown and quarterback Jalen Hurts. The key word is pre-existing. As in, used to exist. Appearing on WIP radio in Philly (a day after Browns complained about the team’s passing
Broncos Host CB Jerry Jacobs
The Broncos are eyeing some potential cornerback depth. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports that the team hosted veteran CB Jerry Jacobs on a workout today. Mike Klis of 9News in Denver notes that “are no plans to sign him at this time,” although things could change as the Broncos get through
Travis Hunter, Ashton Jeanty, Dillon Gabriel, Cam Ward are Heisman finalists
The finalists for the Heisman Trophy were announced Monday night. Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel, Colorado cornerback/receiver Travis Hunter, Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty and Miami quarterback Cam Ward will attend the award ceremony on Saturday night in New York City. Notably absent were Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo
Browns make surprising QB decision after elimination from playoffs
It was hinted in late November that the Cleveland Browns could bench veteran quarterback Jameis Winston to “get a look at” 2023 fifth-round draft pick Dorian Thompson-Robinson before the season concludes. Even though the 3-10 Browns have been officially eliminated from playoff contention, head coach Kevin Stefanski somewhat surprisingly confirmed on Monday
Monday Night Football: Trevon Diggs, Tyler Guyton active for Cowboys vs. Bengals
The Cowboys will see the return of cornerback Trevon Diggs tonight. Diggs missed the past two games with a knee injury. He was questionable after limited practices this week. The Cowboys also will have left tackle Tyler Guyton (ankle/knee) and linebacker Nick Vigil (foot). Both were questionable. The team’s inactives
Saints Seeking Options For Derek Carr; QB Will Not Require Surgery
Derek Carr is not in the picture for the time being after he fractured his non-throwing hand yesterday. The veteran Saints passer could still be an option to see time at the end of the campaign, however. When addressing the matter on Monday, interim head coach Darren Rizzi said time will be
Deebo Samuel says he’s “Not struggling at all just not getting the ball”
The 49ers had a big win on Sunday against the Bears, but 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel did not have a big game. Samuel was held to two catches for 22 yards, continuing a disappointing season in which he’s averaging career-lows in catches per game and yards per game. But
Report reveals details of Raiders QB Aidan O’Connell’s injury
When an air cast was placed on Aidan O’Connell‘s leg prior to being carted off the field, the possibility existed he would be dealing with a major injury. A report from Sunday night indicated the Raiders feared the second-year quarterback suffered a season-ending knee injury, but the worst-case scenario appears
John Harbaugh on Diontae Johnson: We’ll see where it goes as time permits
Ravens head coach John Harbaugh spoke to reporters on Monday for the first time since the team announced that wide receiver Diontae Johnson would be suspended for this week’s game against the Giants and he didn’t have much to add to the original statement. The statement from General Manager Eric
Commanders WR Jamison Crowder Returns To Practice
The Commanders will have a returner option available as early as Week 15. The team announced on Monday that Jamison Crowder has been designated for return. The veteran will also be in place as a depth receiver once he is back in the fold, of course. Crowder now has 21 days
NHL Trade Grades: Mackenzie Blackwood to the Avalanche | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Steph Chambers/Getty Images Colorado wasn’t exactly blindsided by their goaltending problems this season. Alexandar Georgiev, 28, had a shaky 2023-24 season and fell apart during the playoffs. Justus Annunen, 24, was a decent enough prospect who had shown well in limited action. That’s an unstable tandem to have. Unfortunately, the
Pat Freiermuth explains how Russell Wilson won teammates over
The Pittsburgh Steelers improved to 10-3 on the season via a 27-14 home win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday that wasn’t nearly as nervy as the final score might suggest. Following that victory, Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth explained how Russell Wilson won the locker room over as he
Nick Sirianni: Passing game wasn’t up to our standard yesterday
The Eagles won their ninth straight game on Sunday, but the postgame locker room wasn’t all smiles Wide receivers A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith aired their frustrations with an aerial attack that picked up just 108 yards in the 22-16 win over the Panthers. On Monday, head coach Nick Sirianni
Texans Designate Christian Harris, Kenyon Green For Return
Coming off their bye week, the Texans could have a pair of reinforcements. Linebacker Christian Harris and guard Kenyon Green have been designated for return, per a team announcement. Harris has not played this season while recovering from a calf injury. Houston used an IR/designated for return slot during roster cutdowns, committing one of
Aidan O’Connell suffered bone bruise in knee, may play vs. Falcons in Week 15
As it turns out, quarterback Aidan O’Connell’s injury is not as significant as previously feared. According to multiple reports, an MRI confirmed O’Connell suffered a bone bruise in his knee. O’Connell has not yet been ruled out for next Monday’s matchup with the Falcons. O’Connell was taken off the field
Report explains how Brady could influence Raiders’ QB plans
The Las Vegas Raiders are reportedly leaning on one of the greatest quarterbacks in league history to find their next offensive signal-caller. The Raiders are 2-11 and could be able to take one of the top QB prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft. According to Tankathon’s projections, they’ll have the
Alim McNeill is in the concussion protocol
Defensive tackle Alim McNeill was added to the long list of injured Lions defensive players last Thursday and head coach Dan Campbell gave an update on his status when he spoke to reporters on Monday. Campbell said that McNeill is in the concussion protocol. McNeill initially returned to the win
Panthers’ Jonathon Brooks Suffers ACL Tear
For the second year in a row, Jonathon Brooks has suffered an ACL tear. Panthers head coach Dave Canales confirmed the injury for the rookie running back on Monday. Brooks tore his ACL during his final collegiate season, something which delayed his NFL debut. Now, after only three games with Carolina, the second-rounder will
B/R Experts Week 15 NFL Power Rankings: Where Does Every Team Stand? | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Week 14 Result: Lost vs. Jacksonville 10-6 While speaking to reporters after what may well have been the single ugliest loss of the entire 2204 season, Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan may have sprained his cerebrum trying to rationalize the pathetic effort he just witnessed. “Lot of positive things,
Jonnu Smith makes huge Tua Tagovailoa claim after OT win
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa ensured the New York Jets’ offense never got a possession during the overtime period of Sunday’s game by guiding his unit down the field for a walk-off drive that ended with tight end Jonnu Smith recording a 10-yard touchdown reception. Following the Dolphins’ 32-26 victory that improved