
Will Levis on aggravating shoulder injury: We’ll take it day by day
Titans quarterback Will Levis was a full practice participant on Wednesday, but that doesn’t mean he’s fully healthy. Levis missed three games earlier this season with a right shoulder injury and he aggravated the AC joint sprain in the first half of last Sunday’s loss to the Jaguars. Levis took


Amani Oruwariye: Play on blocked punt was reactionary, it’s a learning lesson
Cowboys cornerback Amani Oruwariye is trying to take what happened in Monday night’s loss to the Bengals as a “learning lesson.” After teammate Nick Vigil blocked a punt late in the fourth quarter, Oruwariye tried to field it down the field and mishandled the ball. The Bengals recovered and scored


Tua Tagovailoa: A run of wins would be more special than completion percentage record
Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa heads into Week 15 with the highest completion percentage in the league and one of the highest single-season completion percentages of all time. Tagovailoa has completed 73.8 percent of his passes this season and former Saints quarterback Drew Brees is the only quarterback in NFL history


Jalen Hurts: A.J. Brown wants to win and make an impact, I respect that
After a few days that featured a lot of other people talking about their relationship, Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and wide receiver A.J. Brown got to speak for themselves on Wednesday. Brown said the relationship between the two players is good and expanded on his comments after last Sunday’s win


After having car broken into, Tua Tagovailoa hired personal security detail
As more homes of pro athletes are invaded and robbed, they need to be thinking about hiring personal security details. Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is one step ahead of them. “I have personal security just because my house had gone broken into — not necessarily my house but one of


Raiders’ Charles Snowden arrested for DUI
Raiders defensive end Charles Snowden III has been arrested and charged with driving under the influence. 8 News in Las Vegas reports that officers booked Snowden into the Clark County Detention Center early Tuesday morning and released him. Police stopped Snowden after receiving a report about a suspicious vehicle and


Roger Goodell: NFL’s relationship with Jay-Z, Roc Nation is “not changing”
The NFL didn’t respond to a Sunday request for comment from PFT about the lawsuit filed against Jay-Z. On Wednesday, unnamed sources told the AP that the relationship with Roc Nation, owned by Jay-Z, would not be impacted by the civil claim that he had raped a 13-year-old girl more


North Carolina announces hiring of Bill Belichick
Yes, Bill Belichick is taking a page from Rodney Dangerfield and going back to school. The University of North Carolina has announced that Belichick has accepted the head-coaching job with the Tar Heels. “I am excited for the opportunity at UNC-Chapel Hill,” Belichick said in a statement released by the


Joe Burrow on burglary: “I feel like my privacy has been violated in more ways than one”
On Monday night, Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow’s home was burglarized while he was in Dallas for a game. On Wednesday, he addressed the situation with reporters. “Everybody has heard what has happened,” Burrow said. “I feel like my privacy has been violated in more ways than one. And way more’s


Michael Lombardi will follow Bill Belichick to UNC, as G.M. of the program
Bill Belichick is getting the gang back together again. First up, Michael Lombardi. The NFL personnel executive turned media personality will join Belichick at North Carolina as the General Manager of the program. Most recently, Lombardi worked for VSiN. He worked for multiple NFL teams from 1984 through 2007. After


NFL confident Netflix can stream Christmas Day games without technical difficulties
Netflix has the NFL’s Christmas Day games. That has some fans of the four teams involved nervous that the streaming service will have the same technical issues it had for the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight. The NFL is not. “I think they have done an incredible job with


Bill Belichick finalizing deal to become head coach at North Carolina
Bill Belichick is headed to the college level. Various reports throughout the day have indicated an agreement was close, and now a report from ESPN notes Belichick is finalizing a deal to become the head coach at North Carolina. Belichick, 72, has never coached in college before. But he said


Nick Bosa questionable, Trent Williams ruled out for Thursday night
The 49ers may have Nick Bosa back for Thursday’s matchup against the Rams, but they will not have left tackle Trent Williams. San Francisco has listed Bosa (hip, oblique) as questionable for the contest. He was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday’s walk-through. Bosa has missed the last three


Kenneth Walker remains day-to-day with calf injury
Seattle running back Kenneth Walker is likely to be back sooner rather than later. Walker missed last Sunday’s win over the Cardinals with a calf issue, but it doesn’t sound as if he’ll be sidelined for too much longer. “He’s still day-to-day right now,” head coach Mike Macdonald said during


Jim Harbaugh: “We’ll see” if Justin Herbert practices on Wednesday
Quarterback Justin Herbert suffered a pair of injuries during Sunday’s loss to the Chiefs and now his practice status is up in the air. Via multiple reporters, Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said “We’ll see” if Herbert is on the field for Wednesday’s session. Harbaugh noted Herbert is dealing with


Taylor Decker, Levi Onwuzurike, Josh Paschal return to Lions practice
The Lions got a handful of players back on the practice field Wednesday. Left tackle Taylor Decker (knee), defensive tackle Levi Onwuzurike (hamstring), and defensive end Josh Paschal (knee) all participated in the portion of practice open to the media. Decker has missed the last two games while the two


College Bowl Picks 2024-25: Latest Odds and Predictions Against the Spread | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Wes Hale/Getty Images No. 10 Indiana at No. 7 Notre Dame (-8) (8 p.m. ET, ABC) No. 11 SMU at No. 6 Penn State (-8.5) (Noon ET, TNT) No. 12 Clemson at No. 5 Texas (-11) (4 p.m. ET, TNT) No. 9 Tennessee at No. 8 Ohio State (-7.5) (8


Michigan CB Will Johnson will enter the draft
One of this year’s top cornerback prospects has formally declared for the 2025 NFL Draft. Will Johnson announced that he will be leaving Michigan for the professional ranks on Wednesday. Johnson is widely expected to be selected early in the first round in April. Johnson was a first-team All-American in


Matthew Stafford on four straight games without an interception: Be disciplined and stay aggressive
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford had a four-game run last December that saw him throw 10 touchdowns and no interceptions while the Rams won three of four games on their way to making the playoffs. History may be repeating itself. Stafford has 10 touchdowns and no interceptions in the team’s last


B/R’s Week 15 PPR Fantasy Football Player Rankings | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Bijan RobinsonDavid Berding/Getty Images Before we get to the top 100 players overall for PPR fantasy football leagues in Week 15 (a list that can be helpful in making flex lineup decisions) a couple of notes. The first is that there are no quarterbacks included in this list. If your


Jason Kelce won’t be charged for Penn State phone-slamming incident
Former Eagles center Jason Kelce will not be charged with a crime after an investigation by Penn State University Police and Public Safety into last month’s incident that saw Kelce smash someone’s phone to the ground. Video of the incident, which took place before Penn State’s game against Ohio State,


Senate passes HEARTS Act promoted by Damar Hamlin to fund AEDs and CPR training
Two years ago, Bills safety Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest on the field, and his life was saved by a well-trained medical staff and the use of an AED device. Since then, Hamlin has advocated for CPR training and AED devices to be accessible to everyone, and this week


Nick Sirianni: A.J. Brown wasn’t pointing fingers at Jalen Hurts
A.J. Brown might have a problem with Jalen Hurts. He definitely has a problem with the Eagles’ passing game. The Eagles receiver was asked postgame what the offense needs to work on after a close call against the 3-10 Panthers, and his one-word answer — “passing” — said a lot.


Deebo Samuel admits he’s “a little frustrated” after deleting social media post
After 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel created a stir with a social media post in which he said he was “not struggling at all just not getting the ball,” Samuel deleted the post. But in the 49ers’ locker room on Tuesday, Samuel acknowledged to reporters that he’s frustrated. “You read


Titans release OL Leroy Watson
The Titans have made a few roster moves on Tuesday. Tennessee announced offensive tackle Leroy Watson has been released. He’s now subject to waivers. Watson started four games for Tennessee this season, playing 190 offensive snaps and 13 special teams snaps. Tennessee also announced the previously reported move that kicker


Report: Bill Belichick has offer to coach UNC
The ball is in Bill Belichick’s court. The long-time NFL coach — who worked at that level every year from 1975 through 2023 — is considering an offer to become the next head coach at North Carolina, according to TheAthletic.com. Belichick has acknowledged the talks with the Tar Heels. With


Kellen Moore: I want to increase the likelihood of the ball going to A.J. Brown
Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown’s comment that the team’s passing offense needs to improve in the wake of Sunday’s 22-16 win over the Panthers has been the biggest topic of conversation of the week in Philadelphia and offensive coordinator Kellen Moore got his chance to weigh in on it Tuesday.


John Fassel on Amani Oruwariye’s special teams miscue: It’s a crazy play, and it happens fast
Cowboys special teams coach John Fassel isn’t blaming Amani Oruwariye for the team’s loss on Monday night, and he doesn’t want the cornerback blaming himself either. Fassel, who consoled a distraught Oruwariye after the game, said he communicated with Oruwariye through text and in a phone call on Tuesday. “If


Cobie Durant, Demarcus Robinson remain out of practice for Rams
Rams cornerback Cobie Durant, who has a bruised lung, remained out of practice Tuesday. He was one of six players who didn’t participate in the walk-through. Wide receiver Demarcus Robinson (shoulder), tight end Davis Allen (shoulder), defensive end Tyler Davis (calf) and wide receiver Jordan Whittington (shoulder) also remained out


Patriots activate Cole Strange off of PUP list
The Patriots have gotten a key offensive lineman back on their 53-man roster. New England announced on Tuesday that guard Cole Strange has been activated off of the reserve/physically unable to perform list. Strange suffered a torn patellar tendon in his left knee during last year’s Week 15 matchup against


Isaac Guerendo, Nick Bosa, Trent Williams won’t practice Tuesday
49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan shared his team’s pre-practice injury report at a Tuesday press conference and it was the same as Monday’s estimated one, so several key players are on the sideline ahead of Thursday’s game against the Rams. Shanahan said that running back Isaac Guerendo (foot), left tackle


Kyle Shanahan: Deebo Samuel wants to help more, we want to get him the ball more
49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan would prefer if wide receiver Deebo Samuel’s keeps his feelings about the team’s offense inside the building, but the fact that Samuel didn’t isn’t anything he’s concerned about. Samuel wrote on X that he is “not struggling at all just not getting the ball” over


Brett Favre: “Maybe it crossed my mind” to help Michael Strahan set sack record
With footage emerging of former Jets defensive end Mark Gastineau accosting former Packers quarterback Brett Favre for taking a dive to help former Giants defensive end Michael Strahan set the single-season sack record in 2001, Favre has taken to Twitter to tell his side of the story. In so doing,


18.7 million viewers tune in for Bengals-Cowboys
The Cowboys still draw a decent crowd, even when the Cowboys are barely decent. Last night’s Bengals-Cowboys game on ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2 generated an average audience of 18.7 million viewers. That said, the combined broadcast and cable audience wasn’t much bigger than Thursday’s streaming-only Packers-Lions audience initially reported by


Bills-Lions, Steelers-Eagles give NFL its best pair of Week 15 games since 1985
On Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET, the 10-3 Bills and 12-1 Lions will kick off in Detroit, and at the same time the 10-3 Steelers and 11-2 Eagles will kick off in Philadelphia. That gives the NFL a great pair of late-season games, the likes of which football fans rarely


S Justin Reid’s strong leg led Chiefs to use him on kickoffs Sunday
With the Chiefs on their third kicker of the season, the team called on safety Justin Reid to pull double duty on Sunday night. Reid kicked off five times against the Chargers. “Just his length of kickoffs,” coach Andy Reid explained, via Ed Easton of USA Today. “The ability to


Wes Phillips: Sam Darnold no longer has to worry about his future after proving he can play
Sam Darnold signed a one-year, $4.5 million deal to be a backup with the 49ers before the 2023 season. He signed a one-year, $10 million deal to be a bridge quarterback with the Vikings this offseason. After proving he is a starting NFL quarterback, Darnold’s price tag has gone way


Mike McCarthy: “Very realistic” DeMarvion Overshown misses the 2025 season
Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown is set for surgery after suffering a severe knee injury on Monday night and head coach Mike McCarthy said the second-year player has “a long road” ahead of him in terms of getting back on the field. That road may extend through the end of next


Mark Gastineau still holds grudge over Brett Favre taking a dive for Michael Strahan
Twenty-three years ago, Packers quarterback Brett Favre took a dive to give Giants defensive end Michael Strahan the single-season sack record. Everybody knows it. Everybody including Mark Gastineau. The former Jets pass rusher, who held the record before Favre handed it to Strahan, still holds a grudge about the moment.


Giants place CB Tre Hawkins on IR, re-sign QB Tim Boyle to practice squad
The Giants have made several roster moves, including adding a veteran quarterback back to their practice squad. New York has placed cornerback Tre Hawkins on injured reserve and signed cornerback Greg Stroman to the 53-man roster off its practice squad. Hawkins fractured his lumbar spine during Sunday’s loss to the


Police responded to report of break-in at Joe Burrow’s house during Monday night’s game
While Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow was on the field in Dallas on Monday night, police were at his home in the Cincinnati suburbs responding to a report of a break-in. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the break-in to WLWT in Cincinnati. There is no indication that police have identified


The Sam Darnold CPOY conversation could be heating up again
After the Vikings started the season with a five-game winning streak, a conversation emerged regarding whether quarterback Sam Darnold can be named the 2024 comeback player of the year. In past years, it wouldn’t have been an issue. It went away during a two-game losing streak. Now, after Darnold threw


Raiders place RB Zamir White on IR, sign QB Carter Bradley to 53-man roster
The Raiders have placed a running back on injured reserve, ending his season, while also adding a quarterback to their 53-man roster. Las Vegas announced on Tuesday that Zamir White has gone on IR. With just four games to go, White will not return in 2024. White hasn’t played since


John Lynch on Deebo Samuel: Frustration mounts, but we need him
49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel has 11 catches for 85 yards over the team’s last four games and he referenced his lack of production in a since-deleted social media post Monday. Samuel wrote on X that he is “not struggling at all just not getting the ball” and then followed


Chris Boswell is on pace to break the NFL’s single-season record for field goals made
Steelers kicker Chris Boswell is closing in on an NFL record for field goals. Boswell has made 36 of his 39 field goal attempts through 13 games this season. If he continues at his current pace for four more weeks, he’ll finish this season with 47 field goals made. The


Kevin O’Connell: Sam Darnold has just been so demanding of himself
Toward the end of Minnesota’s victory over Atlanta on Sunday, there was a moment of joy shared between the Vikings’ sideline and the team’s fans at U.S. Bank Stadium. Quarterback Sam Darnold was shown on the jumbotron, eliciting cheers from the crowd. Darnold then proceeded to hype up the crowd


NFL MVP Race 2024-25: Latest Predictions After Updated Odds Entering Week 15 | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Cooper Neill/Getty Images Is it fair to call someone a sleeper when they’re tied for the third-best odds? It feels like it in this case, since Jared Goff’s resume feels a lot stronger than plus-1000 odds would indicate. Just consider his statistical case here. He has the league’s second-best completion


PFT’s Week 15 2024 NFL power rankings
1. Lions (last week No. 1; 12-1): Too much risk it, eventually no biscuit. 2. Eagles (No. 3; 11-2): It’ll be hard to win the NFL’s equivalent of the Pennsylvania High School Championship when you can barely beat a JV team from North Carolina. 3. Chiefs (No. 4; 12-1): They


Jerod Mayo: We’re doing things the right way for the long term
The Patriots are 3-10 as they return from their bye week and they will miss the playoffs for the fourth time in the last five seasons, but their head coach doesn’t have any doubts about the team being on the right track. During an appearance on WEEI on Monday, Jerod


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