Mike Tomlin on George Pickens not playing: Didn’t want a small problem to become a big one
Steelers wide receiver George Pickens was inactive for Sunday’s game against the Browns because of a hamstring injury and that came as a bit of surprise because a report on Sunday morning indicated that he would be able to play after being added to the injury report on Friday. After
Should Vikings change QB plans in 2025?
Has quarterback Sam Darnold solidified his future with the Minnesota Vikings? When the Vikings signed Darnold to a one-year, $10M deal this offseason, it seemed he would be a bridge QB for rookie J.J. McCarthy. However, he has shattered expectations. In Minnesota’s 42-21 win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday,
Commanders open 21-day practice window for Jamison Crowder
The Commanders are getting a veteran back on the field this week. Washington announced the club has opened the 21-day practice window for receiver Jamison Crowder. Crowder has been on injured reserve since early October with a calf injury. He has appeared in two games this season, making one catch
Buccaneers’ Antoine Winfield Jr. Expected To Miss Multiple Weeks
December 9th, 2024 at 11:31am CST by Adam La Rose Antoine Winfield Jr. has run into further injury trouble in 2024. The All-Pro safety is expected to miss multiple weeks with a knee injury, Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said on Monday. More to come… Follow @PFRumors This content was brought to
Josh Allen: We have to come out with urgency, we didn’t in any phase vs. Rams
The Bills comeback effort came up just short against the Rams on Sunday afternoon, with the club falling 44-42 to Los Angeles. Quarterback Josh Allen’s stat line would tell you that he wasn’t the problem, as he became the first player to ever finish with three passing touchdowns and three
Saints get some bad injury news on QB Derek Carr
The New Orleans Saints have suffered some rough injury luck with their quarterback for the second week in a row. Last week, Taysom Hill suffered a season-ending torn ACL in his knee. This weekend, it was Derek Carr who got hurt. Carr suffered a fracture in his non-throwing hand during
Tyreek Hill: We know if we lose, it’s over
The Dolphins have been called a soft team at multiple points this season, but they showed some spine on Sunday. After taking a 15-13 lead into halftime, they gave up 10 straight points to find themselves down eight to the Jets in the fourth quarter. They forced a punt to
Texas A&M’s Shemar Stewart To Enter Draft
Shemar Stewart will not take part in Texas A&M’s upcoming bowl game. The junior defensive lineman announced on Monday that he is declaring for April’s NFL draft. A former five-star recruit, Stewart arrived with high expectations based on his size and athleticism. He has been a key figure along the D-line
College Bowl Picks 2024-25: Predictions For Bracket, Top Matchups After Poll Release | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Both Tennessee and Ohio State come into the first round of the CFB Playoff with something to prove. Each team lost their most-recent notable game. The Vols dropped a 14-point loss to Georgia on November 16 and the Buckeyes suffered a humiliating loss to
49ers’ Shanahan addresses trade rumors after win over Bears
Ahead of this past weekend, San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch insisted he found suggestions claiming the club could potentially listen to trade offers for head coach Kyle Shanahan during the winter “rather comical” because Lynch is “100% behind Kyle and what he brings to our organization.” Following San Francisco’s
Bill Belichick “very surprised” he hasn’t heard from NFL teams
Former Patriots (and, a long time ago, Browns) coach Bill Belichick made headlines last week by making a connection to the vacancy at North Carolina. He is, by all appearances, serious about the possibility of coaching at the college level. There’s a reason or two for it. As explained during
Browns Will Not Replace K Dustin Hopkins
Sunday’s loss saw Browns kicker Dustin Hopkins‘ 2024 struggles continue. No thought is being given to finding a replacement at this time, though. “He’s our kicker,” head coach Kevin Stefanski said after Cleveland’s 27-14 loss to Pittsburgh (via Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal). “We expect him to make those. He’s a veteran. He’s a
Non-Bowl Teams That Will Improve Dramatically in 2025 | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Mike Norvell Don Juan Moore/Getty Images It’s hard to describe how quickly the Florida State Seminoles have fallen off in 2024. After going 13-0 and winning the ACC last season, they limped to a 2-10 finish in 2024 with lone wins coming against Cal and Charleston Southern. As expected, head
Wilson offers alarming comments after Jets’ loss to Dolphins
Roughly 11 months ago, wide receiver Garrett Wilson raised eyebrows when he said he had just completed “the worst year of my life” after the New York Jets finished the 2023 season at 7-10. Following the Jets’ 32-26 overtime loss at the Miami Dolphins on Sunday that dropped Gang Green to 3-10
Panthers want to go from “being close” to being winners
The Panthers have been playing some of their best football of the season over the last three weeks, but their hard work has not resulted in a win. After three-point losses to the Chiefs and Buccaneers, the Panthers fell 22-16 to the Eagles on Sunday when rookie wide receiver Xavier
Giants veteran rips fans over ‘dumpster fire’ banner
It’s assumed unhappy New York Giants fans were responsible for the banner that flew over MetLife Stadium ahead of the club’s home game versus the New Orleans Saints on Sunday afternoon that asked Giants co-owner John Mara to please “fix this dumpster fire.” Following a 14-11 loss that dropped New York to 2-11 on what’s become
Kevin Stefanski on Dustin Hopkins: He’s our kicker, I expect him to work through it
The Browns were losing 13-7 to the Steelers late in the first half of Sunday’s game, but they put themselves in position to get points on both sides of the break. Unfortunately for the Browns, kicker Dustin Hopkins couldn’t come through either time. Hopkins missed field goals from 38 and
Watch: Kyler Murray launches 42-yard TD vs. Seahawks
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray still has a cannon. On Arizona’s opening drive in Sunday’s home game against the Seattle Seahawks, Murray faked a handoff to rookie running back Trey Benson, quickly set his feet and threw a 42-yard touchdown to wide receiver Michael Wilson. An ACL tear caused Murray
NFL Playoff Picture 2024: Week 15 Wild Card Bracket Odds and Super Bowl Standings | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Andy Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images 8. Los Angeles Rams (7-6) The NFC wild-card race generated more interest after the Rams’ win over the Bills. Los Angeles pulled within one game of the Washington Commanders. The Rams are also in contention for the NFC West crown against the Seattle Seahawks.
Watch: Vikings’ Justin Jefferson ends TD drought vs. Falcons
Minnesota’s Justin Jefferson is arguably the best wide receiver in the NFL, so it’s surprising the Vikings star hasn’t caught more touchdown passes this season. Entering Sunday’s home matchup against the Atlanta Falcons, Jefferson hadn’t recorded a TD catch since a 31-29 loss to the Detroit Lions on Oct. 20.
Kyren Williams: Win over Bills shows our toughness
The Rams continued a run of uneven performances by scuffling past the Saints in Week 13 and their inconsistency made it difficult to generate much confidence that they would be able to handle a hot Bills team on Sunday. That’s just what they did, however. Bills quarterback Josh Allen threw
Watch: Vikings QB Sam Darnold throws fifth TD vs. Falcons
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold has possibly increased his future earnings this season. Early in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s home game against the Atlanta Falcons, Darnold threw his fifth touchdown of the game to wide receiver Jordan Addison. Darnold’s excellent performance shouldn’t be a surprise. Entering Sunday’s matchup, he
6 Fights We Need to See After UFC 310 | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
UFC 310, the promotion’s final pay-per-view of an exceptional 2024, went down on Saturday night in Las Vegas, and it set the stage for some huge fights in the new year. The fight most fans are looking forward to in the wake of the card will see welterweight champion Belal
Worst QB performances in Week 14
The regular season is winding down, and it can’t end soon enough for some quarterbacks. From Kirk Cousins’ miserable homecoming to Kyler Murray’s third straight loss, here are the five worst quarterback performances from Sunday’s NFL slate. Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins Another week, another dreadful Cousins performance. The former Vikings
NFL Playoff Picture 2024: Updated AFC and NFC Standings, bracket, tiebreakers for Week 14
The Bills have clinched the AFC East, the Lions and Chiefs have clinched playoff berth, and 11 more playoff spots are up for grabs. Here’s how the NFL playoff picture looks after Sunday Night Football in Week 14: NFC Playoff Picture DIVISION LEADERS 1. Detroit Lions (12-1): Big Thursday night
Jets’ elimination from playoffs should signal end of Rodgers era
Aaron Rodgers’ limited time as quarterback for the New York Jets has led the team to familiar territory. With their 32–26 overtime loss to the Miami Dolphins, the Jets have been eliminated from the playoffs. This is the 14th consecutive season the Jets have missed the postseason, continuing the longest
Jim Harbaugh: Justin Herbert played through a leg contusion, he’s as tough as they come
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had to leave the game for medical attention after taking a hard hit to his left leg in the second quarter on Sunday night, but he didn’t let that stop him. Herbert missed only one play and played very well through the injury in the second
Week 14 winners, losers: Rams get huge win; Vikes don’t miss Cousins
With most of the NFL’s Week 14 schedule complete, it’s time to check in with some of the biggest winners and losers from around the league. Winners Sam Darnold, quarterback, Minnesota Vikings The Vikings welcomed former quarterback Kirk Cousins back to town on Sunday, and it was their new quarterback
Isaac Guerendo suffered possible foot sprain, more tests to come on Monday
The 49ers are dealing with yet another injury to a running back, which could be significant as the team gets ready to play the Rams on Thursday night. Isaac Guerendo had to exit Sunday’s win over the Bears with a foot injury. While the club called him questionable to return,
Watch: Chiefs’ magic continues as game-winning FG ‘doinks’ off upright
The Kansas City Chiefs are the AFC West champions for the ninth consecutive year thanks to a 19-17 win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday night. It was another win where some good luck and some Chiefs magic played as much of a role as anything else in the
Justin Herbert injures left leg in second quarter
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert was injured on a hard hit in the second quarter. Herbert was rolling to his left when he jumped in the air to throw a deep pass to Quentin Johnston. His left leg was slammed into by Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton while Herbert was airborne. Herbert
The ‘Most passing yards in one NFL game by team’ quiz
It has been a lost season for the 4-8 Bengals, but it isn’t because of the play of franchise quarterback Joe Burrow. Despite the disappointing record, Burrow leads the NFL with 3,337 passing yards and 30 touchdowns heading into their “Monday Night Football,” game against the Dallas Cowboys. Burrow has
Substitution error left Bills with nine players on the field for final snap vs. Rams
The Bills had a valiant comeback effort in Sunday’s eventual loss to the Rams, but they made a critical error on the last play of the game. When Los Angeles punted to end the game on fourth-and-7 from the Buffalo 42, the Bills did not have 11 players on the
Raiders QB Aidan O’Connell carted off with leg injury
The Raiders have already been dealt one notable blow on the injury front with respect to the quarterback position. They appear to have endured another during Sunday’s action. Aidan O’Connell went down with a leg injury during the third quarter of Vegas’ game against the Buccaneers. An air cast was
Chargers finally score, close to within 13-7
Justin Herbert is fine and so are the Chargers. The quarterback, who was hit in the leg and missed a play late in the first half, jogged back onto the field for the second half. He then led the Chargers on a 13-play, 79-yard drive to open the second half.
Jets Expected To Release LB C.J. Mosley In Offseason
2024 has been a disappointing year for many Jets players, veteran linebacker C.J. Mosley among them. Mosley recently landed on injured reserve, thus ending his season after just four games played, and our Adam La Rose speculated that the 32-year-old defender could become a cap casualty in the coming months.
Sunday Night Football: Chiefs clinch ninth consecutive division title on last-play FG
The Chiefs did it again: They survived another close call, beating the Chargers 19-17 on Sunday Night Football. The Chiefs moved to 12-1 and clinched the AFC West for a ninth consecutive time, while the Chargers fell to 8-5. It was another one-score win for the Chiefs, extending their NFL
Chiefs clinch ninth straight division title with wild walk-off FG
As the NBC broadcast pointed out, the win gives Kansas City 15 straight wins in one-score games, which extends the longest streak in NFL history. It may not be perfect, but the Chiefs somehow keep finding ways to win. This time, it takes a doink off the left upright to
PFT’s Week 14 2024 Sunday NFL results and recap
Week 14 saw one more team clinch a playoff spot (the Eagles), and multiple others were officially eliminated. Already, six teams in the AFC have had the postseason door slam in their faces. That leaves 10 teams scrambling for seven spots. And it’s actually eight jockeying for five, since the
Steelers Rumors: Wilson, Pickens, RBs
We’ve touched a bit recently on the Steelers’ intention to re-sign veteran quarterback Russell Wilson and even touched a bit on the possibilities for his free agent stock, but recent reports have gone even further in reassuring that the intent is for Wilson to continue starting into the 2025 NFL
Chargers take 14-13 lead on Justin Herbert’s touchdown throw
The Chargers have flipped the switch. Unable to do anything in the first half, and trailing 13-0 at halftime, the Chargers have scored back-to-back touchdowns to start the second half. They went 79 yards on 13 plays after taking the second half kickoff and then 74 yards in only four
QB Josh Allen bolsters MVP odds despite Bills’ Week 14 loss
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen bolstered his case for MVP by becoming the first player to rush for three touchdowns and pass for three touchdowns in the same game. Yet, it still wasn’t enough as the Buffalo Bills fell to the underdog Los Angeles Rams 44-42 in a Week 14
Sunday Night Football: Chiefs lead Chargers 13-0 at halftime
It took 29 minutes and 13 minutes before Sunday Night Football saw its first touchdown. Patrick Mahomes completed a 9-yard pass to DeAndre Hopkins at the end of the second quarter to give the Chiefs a 13-0 halftime lead. The Chargers will have to find some offense in the locker
NFL Coaching Rumors: Bears, Shanahan, Sanders
As we continue to inch closer to the end of the season, head coaching jobs are becoming open, and more and more speculations are connecting candidates to new locations. According to Diana Russini of The Athletic, there are quite a few mixed opinions on whether or not Chicago is a
Mike Tomlin: Maybe you’ll start believing in our confidence in receivers other than George Pickens
The Steelers made wide receiver George Pickens inactive on Sunday because of a hamstring injury, but that didn’t get in the way of a victory. Pickens is their leading receiver, but Mike Williams, Van Jefferson, Scotty Miller, and Calvin Austin all had catches to help the team pick up a
NFL Week 14 winners, losers: Vikings don’t miss Kirk Cousins
With most of the NFL’s Week 14 schedule complete, it’s time to check in with some of the biggest winners and losers from around the league. Winners Sam Darnold, quarterback, Minnesota Vikings The Vikings welcomed former quarterback Kirk Cousins back to town on Sunday, and it was their new quarterback
Saints QB Derek Carr May Have Hand Fracture
The Saints 2024 NFL season has been a frustrating one full of streaks. Despite breaking up the streaks today with a win, an injury today could lead to another streak of losses to close the season. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, quarterback Derek Carr suffered a fracture in
Kyle Shanahan reaffirms commitment to 49ers
Someone (hand raising nervously) lit the fuse this week on the conversation about a potential trade of 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan to the Bears. After Sunday’s 38-13 thrashing of the Bears, Shanahan was asked about his commitment to his current employer. “I know I don’t want to be any place
Seahawks maintain NFC West lead in win over Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals did not seem to have any answers to the Seattle Seahawks’ run game on Sunday as Seattle prevailed, 30-18. The win gave Seattle a season sweep of Arizona after previously knocking off the Cardinals, 16-6, on Nov. 24. The Seahawks took advantage of a strong rushing attack
Sunday Night Football: Ladd McConkey inactive for Chargers-Chiefs
The Chargers will not have their leading receiver when they play the Chiefs on Sunday night. Ladd McConkey is officially inactive for the contest. He was listed as questionable with knee and shoulder injuries after he was limited in practice all week. McConkey leads Los Angeles with 58 catches and