Category : Red Zone Rumors

Ravens receiver Tylan Wallace had only two catches this season and nine for his career before tonight. He had never scored a touchdown. Wallace was the most unlikely of heroes for the Ravens. But he caught a pass from Lamar Jackson and sped up the sideline, keeping his feet in

The Ravens went three-and-out on their first drive. They tied the Bengals on their second. Baltimore took over at its own 41 after Cincinnati turned it over on downs following a Joe Burrow incompletion on fourth down. The Ravens needed nine plays to go 59 yards. Lamar Jackson threw a

The Bengals took the opening kickoff and did what they needed to do. Cincinnati drove 70 yards in 12 plays, scoring on Chase Brown’s 1-yard run. The Bengals were 2-of-3 on third down, and the one time they missed, they went for it on fourth down. Joe Burrow’s pass was

The Bengals officially won’t have wide receiver Tee Higgins (quad) or offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr. (knee/fibula). Both were ruled out for Thursday Night Football. Higgins was doubtful and Brown questionable heading into today. The Bengals’ other inactives are wide receiver Charlie Jones (groin), running back Kendall Milton, tight end

After two good days of practice, Christian McCaffrey is on track to return Sunday. 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said he expects the running back to make his 2024 debut against the Buccaneers. “I do feel good one way or another,” Shanahan said on KNBR on Thursday, via David Bonilla of

Last November 16, the Bengals played the Ravens in Baltimore. During the game, Cincinnati quarterback Joe Burrow suffered a season-ending wrist injury. This week, he slipped a tinfoil hat over his frosted tips and suggested that the league likes to recreate games that entailed a serious injury the prior year.

The Eagles’ starting wide receivers were upgraded in Thursday’s practice. DeVonta Smith (hamstring) returned to practice on a limited basis, and A.J. Brown (knee) had full participation after limited work Wednesday. Outside linebacker Nolan Smith (groin) and linebacker Ben VanSumeren (concussion) returned to a limited practice after not practicing a

The Lions have added a key player to their Thursday injury report. Offensive tackle Taylor Decker was limited in the day’s session with a shoulder issue. He was not listed on Wednesday. Decker, 30, has played nearly every offensive snap for Detroit this season. Linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin (neck), linebacker Malcolm

Running back Keaton Mitchell is set to make his 2024 debut. The Ravens announced that they activated Mitchell from the physically unable to perform list ahead of Thursday night’s game against the Ravens. Mitchell has been out since injuring his knee last December. Mitchell ran 47 times for 396 yards

Don “Bull” Bosseler, who played eight seasons for Washington, died Wednesday at his home in Atlanta, the College Football Hall of Fame announced. He was 88. Bosseler was a four-year starter at fullback for the University of Miami from 1953-56. He earned unanimous first-team All-American as a senior after rushing

The Giants are set to be down a wide receiver for Sunday’s game against the Panthers in Munich. Giants head coach Brian Daboll said at his Thursday press conference that he does not expect Darius Slayton to make the trip with the team. Slayton is in the concussion protocol and

The Rams are officially getting two key offensive linemen back on the practice field. Los Angeles has designated Steve Avila and Jonah Jackson to return, opening their respective 21-day practice windows. Avila has been sidelined by a knee injury and Jackson by a shoulder injury. Avila was injured in the

Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield didn’t practice on Wednesday and things remained the same when the team took the field on Thursday. Reporters at the open portion of the team’s practice sent word that Mayfield is not participating in practice for the second straight day. On Wednesday, Mayfield acknowledged he wasn’t

Veteran defensive end Yannick Ngakoue will be available on waivers. The Ravens are waiving Ngakoue today, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The Ravens want to bring him back to their practice if he clears waivers, according to the report. If the Ravens had cut Ngakoue before Tuesday’s trade deadline,

The Panthers signed running back Chuba Hubbard to a four-year extension on Thursday, rewarding the 2021 fourth-round pick with a lucrative new deal. Panthers G.M. Dan Morgan said in a statement released by the team that Carolina is excited to keep the running back with the franchise. “He exemplifies everything

Edge rusher Bryce Huff’s role in the Eagles defense has been the subject of conversation since the start of the regular season because it’s been less prominent than expected given the deal the three-year, $51 million deal he signed in free agency and it came up again on Wednesday. Huff

The Panthers and running back Chuba Hubbard are going to stay together for a while longer. The team announced that they have signed Hubbard to a four-year contract extension on Thursday. They did not announced any terms, but Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that it is a four-year, $33.2

The Panthers will stick with Bryce Young as their starting quarterback for the third straight week, but head coach Dave Canales has resisted making any long-term plans for the 2023 first overall pick’s future in the position. General Manager Dan Morgan is taking the same approach. During a Wednesday press

The Commanders’ trade for cornerback Marshon Lattimore addressed a weak spot on the roster, but the on-field impact of the deal wasn’t the only thing on the minds of Lattimore’s new teammates on Wednesday. A new General Manager, new head coach, and new quarterback provided hope about what the future

Wide receiver Mike Williams was traded from the Jets to the Steelers this week and the move didn’t come as a great surprise given the way his brief time with the AFC East team played out. The hope was that Williams would be part of a dynamic passing attack with

Bears wide receiver DJ Moore spent some time on Wednesday explaining why he left the field during a play against the Cardinals in last Sunday’s loss, but that singular moment hasn’t been the biggest issue with Moore’s performance this season. When the Bears drafted quarterback Caleb Williams, there was a

Dak Prescott underwent an MRI on his injured hamstring, and it’s a significant injury that could keep him out weeks. Jane Slater of NFL Media reports that the initial diagnosis is a partial avulsion of his hamstring tendon, which is the tendon partially tearing off the bone. The recovery time

Jets owner Woody Johnson has already fired coach Robert Saleh. G.M. Joe Douglas isn’t concerned about the possibility that he might be next. “I come in here every day and just want to do whatever I can to help this team reach its goals and reach its destination,” Douglas told

As the NFL ponders expanding the regular season to 18 games, five players can find out this year exactly what that feels like. Players who were traded from a team that hasn’t had its bye week to a team that already had its bye week can go through the whole

The Broncos traded pass rusher Baron Browning to the Cardinals this week, and Browning is eager to show he can be a starter. Browning started only two games for Denver this season, but he said in his first conversation with reporters in Arizona that he should start for the Cardinals.

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Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield missed Wednesday’s walkthrough with a toe injury. Mayfield said he has some general soreness but will start Sunday’s game. Wide receiver Mike Evans (hamstring), wide receiver Jalen McMillan (hamstring), wide receiver Sterling Shepard (hamstring/hip) and safety Jordan Whitehead (quad) also were estimated as non-participants. Offensive guard

When does the holiday season begin? Unofficially, somewhere between November 1 and Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving will be here in only three weeks. So it’s close enough to embrace all of the good things about the period from late November until early January. For many, the holidays aren’t so good. Whether it’s

Saints receiver Chris Olave has suffered two concussions this year. After the most recent, suffered on Sunday, Olave will consult with specialists about his future. Olave absorbed an illegal hit to the head during Sunday’s loss to the Panthers. He went to a local hospital for evaluation. Now, he’s in

Lions defensive back Brian Branch apologized Wednesday for flipping off the Packers crowd after being ejected in Sunday’s game. Branch was frustrated for being tossed for a hit on a defenseless receiver and took that out on fans as he departed, drawing another flag for unsportsmanlike conduct for his double

Bears wide receiver DJ Moore defended himself amid criticism he quit on his quarterback and his team Sunday. Moore left the field as Caleb Williams still was scrambling against the Cardinals during a first quarter play. Moore offered an explanation Wednesday. “Tweaked the ankle,” Moore said, via Mark Potash of

Monday night’s game ended with a controversial decision by Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles to not go for two after scoring a touchdown to trim the score to 24-23 with 27 seconds left. After the game, Bowles said he gave “very minor” consideration to a two-point conversion, and that the

The season began with the 49ers playing games about the availability of running back Christian McCaffrey. Now that he’s inching toward his 2024 debut, the games continue. Asked by reporters when a decision will be made regarding whether McCaffrey will play on Sunday at Tampa Bay, coach Kyle Shanahan said

Jets rookie Malachi Corley showed no remorse for dropping the ball before crossing the goal line during Thursday Night Football. Corely, speaking for the first time since his blooper six days ago, called it a “great experience.” “It’s not a defining moment for me,” Corley said, via Rich Cimini of

The November 6 edition of WWE NXT aired from the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia and brought hardcore back to the company. Trick Williams teamed with WWE Hall of Famer Bubba Ray Dudley to battle the dangerous duo of “All Ego” Ethan Page and Ridge Holland at the former ECW Arena.

The Texans claimed offensive tackle Zachary Thomas off waivers from the Patriots, the team announced. The Texans offensive line has not played well this season, and offensive guard Kenyon Green will go on season-ending injured reserve this week. Thomas has played eight games, seeing action on 84 offensive snaps and

49ers defensive end Nick Bosa has yet to be fined for wearing a “Make America Great Again” hat on the field after a Week 8 win against the Cowboys. If/when it happens, he’s doesn’t mind. “I haven’t got one yet,” Bosa told reporters on Wednesday, “but if it comes, it

Punter Blake Gillikin was a significant contributor in Arizona’s 20-9 victory over Chicago and now he’s been rewarded for his performance. For the first time, Gillikin has been named NFC special teams player of the week. Gillikin punted four times, with three downed inside the 20 and two inside the

Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson put himself in contention for catch of the year during last Thursday’s 21-13 win over the Texans. Wilson made a leaping, one-handed grab while hurtling toward the sideline that counted for a 26-yard touchdown because his shin came down in the end zone before he

The Steelers will get their first live look at Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels on Sunday and head coach Mike Tomlin has had plenty of success against first-year signal callers over the years. Tomlin’s Steelers teams are 25-6 against rookie quarterbacks over the course of his tenure in Pittsburgh, but

The Bengals traded for running back Khalil Herbert on Tuesday, and the running back was in the building hours later as the team readies to play Baltimore on Thursday night. Head coach Zac Taylor noted on Tuesday that there’s a chance Herbert plays this week despite his recent arrival. “We’ll

The Saints made one of the bigger moves ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline when they sent cornerback Marshon Lattimore to the Commanders for draft picks. Lattimore was a 2017 first-round pick in New Orleans and is one of several older players that the Saints pinned their hopes to this season.

One of the biggest questions heading into the rankings reveal was how the committee would view an undefeated Indiana team that has yet to face a ranked opponent this season. The committee mirrored the Hoosiers’ placement in the latest AP poll by slotting them at No. 8. With No. 9

It doesn’t happen as much as it did in 2023, but it still happens too often. Tackles move a split second before the snap, and the officials don’t call a false start. Some in league circles were buzzing today over the fact that Chiefs right tackle Jawaan Taylor got away

The Chiefs haven’t lost since Christmas Day. On Monday night, they ran their 2024 record to 8-0. In this week’s power rankings, the question was raised as to whether it’s too early to ponder whether the Chiefs can run the table. It’s not. They’re nine games away. They’ve won 14

Despite throwing five touchdown passes in a victory over the Raiders on Sunday, Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow got more attention for his facial expressions. On Tuesday, two days before a Thursday night game at Baltimore, Burrow explained that periodic scowling is part of leading. “Maybe I could have not let

Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis spoke publicly for the first time since the team fired coach Dennis Allen on Monday. Loomis called Allen a “fantastic football coach” but explained that “circumstances” created “stress and pressure” for the organization to make a move after a seven-game losing streak. The last straw

Veteran receiver DeAndre Hopkins had a huge impact on Monday night’s victory by the Chiefs, with eight catches and two of the three touchdowns scored in regulation. At one point during the broadcast, ESPN’s Troy Aikman referred to Hopkins as a future Hall of Famer. Which raised a question. Is

Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (quad) still isn’t practicing, putting his availability for Thursday Night Football in doubt. He missed practice all of last week and did not play in Sunday’s win over the Raiders. The news is better for left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. (knee/fibula). Brown returned to practice

With Will Reichard sidelined by a quad injury, the Vikings are bringing in a new kicker. Per NFL Media, the Vikings are signing John Parker Romo on Tuesday. It’s expected that he will kick for Minnesota in the team’s matchup with Jacksonville this weekend. Reichard is set to be placed