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Commanders lose Jayden Daniels to a rib injury in a 40-7 romp over the Panthers
Read full article: Commanders lose Jayden Daniels to a rib injury in a 40-7 romp over the PanthersThe Washington Commanders blew out the Carolina Panthers 40-7 after losing rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels to a rib injury.
Jayden Daniels to get further tests Monday after leaving the Commanders' game with a rib injury
Read full article: Jayden Daniels to get further tests Monday after leaving the Commanders' game with a rib injuryJayden Daniels will undergo further tests Monday after leaving the Washington Commanders' game against the Carolina Panthers with a rib injury.
Jayden Daniels impressive in his only drive in Commanders' 20-17 preseason-opening loss to Jets
Read full article: Jayden Daniels impressive in his only drive in Commanders' 20-17 preseason-opening loss to JetsJayden Daniels ran for a touchdown after throwing a perfectly placed deep pass for his first NFL completion in the Washington Commanders’ 20-17 preseason-opening loss to the New York Jets.
Former Oklahoma, UCF quarterback Dillion Gabriel announces transfer to Oregon for 6th season
Read full article: Former Oklahoma, UCF quarterback Dillion Gabriel announces transfer to Oregon for 6th seasonFormer Oklahoma and UCF quarterback Dillon Gabriel has announced he is transferring to Oregon for a sixth season of college football.
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts evaluated for concussion vs 49ers, cleared for return
Read full article: Eagles QB Jalen Hurts evaluated for concussion vs 49ers, cleared for returnPhiladelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was checked for a concussion and left Sunday’s game against San Francisco in the fourth quarter.
What to stream this weekend: 'Asteroid City,' Lukas Nelson, 'Quarterback' and 'Secrets of Playboy'
Read full article: What to stream this weekend: 'Asteroid City,' Lukas Nelson, 'Quarterback' and 'Secrets of Playboy'This week’s new entertainment releases include albums from Lukas Nelson and Kool & The Gang, the return of the silly, witty, Emmy-nominated comedy “What We Do in the Shadows” and Wes Anderson’s stylish and star-studded “Asteroid City” comes to premium video on demand.
AP source: QB Heinicke returning home to sign with Falcons
Read full article: AP source: QB Heinicke returning home to sign with FalconsA person with a knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press that quarterback Taylor Heinicke has agreed to terms on a two-year contract worth up to $20 million.
Foreman leads Panthers past rival Falcons in rain, 25-15
Read full article: Foreman leads Panthers past rival Falcons in rain, 25-15D’Onta Foreman carried 31 times for 130 yards and a touchdown, Laviska Shenault added a 41-yard burst to the end zone and the Carolina Panthers beat the Atlanta Falcons 25-15 on a rainy night.
Falcons-Panthers back at it less than 2 weeks after OT game
Read full article: Falcons-Panthers back at it less than 2 weeks after OT gameThe worst division in the NFL gets a prime-time matchup when the Carolina Panthers and Atlanta Falcons meet for the second time in less than two weeks on Thursday night.
AP source: NFL to discuss roughing calls, no change imminent
Read full article: AP source: NFL to discuss roughing calls, no change imminentA person with directly knowledge of the matter told The Associated Press that the NFL did not give officials a directive to emphasize roughing-the-passer penalties following Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s concussion, but the topic will be discussed next week when NFL owners meet in New York.
Stafford, Rams hold off Falcons for 31-27 victory
Read full article: Stafford, Rams hold off Falcons for 31-27 victoryMatthew Stafford threw for 272 yards and three touchdowns, Jalen Ramsey intercepted a potential go-ahead touchdown pass in the end zone and the Los Angeles Rams held off a second-half rally attempt by the Atlanta Falcons for a 31-27 victory.
Defending Super Bowl champion Rams open season as underdogs
Read full article: Defending Super Bowl champion Rams open season as underdogsMatthew Stafford, Aaron Donald and the Los Angeles Rams will raise their Super Bowl banner Thursday night before kicking off the NFL season at home where they became the second straight team to hoist the Vince Lombardi trophy in their own stadium.
Gruden optimistic Carr can start for Raiders
Read full article: Gruden optimistic Carr can start for Raiders“I’m not going to say anything other than I’m optimistic, but I’m not a mind reader,” coach Jon Gruden said Thursday. “I just know he had an injury that caused him to miss the game last week and I’m respectful of that. If for some reason Carr can’t play, Marcus Mariota is in position to make his first start for the Raiders. S Erik Harris and DB Daryl Worley also are on the COVID-19 list. ... WR Henry Ruggs III returned to practice from the COVID-19 list and Gruden is hopeful he will play.
Struggling Steelers in midst of historic collapse
Read full article: Struggling Steelers in midst of historic collapse(AP Photo/Michael Conroy)The Pittsburgh Steelers have gone from dreams of matching the perfect 1972 Miami Dolphins to searching for another win. After winning their first 11 games for the first time in franchise history, the Steelers were upset at home two weeks ago against Washington. The last team to start 11-0 and then lose three straight was the 1969 Rams in a 14-game season. The losing skid carried over to the playoffs with a 23-20 loss to Minnesota, a fate the Steelers would obviously like to avoid. Jackson leads the way with 828 yards rushing and seven TDs with Murray having 741 yards and 11 touchdowns.
Raiders lose QB Carr, fall in overtime to Chargers, Herbert
Read full article: Raiders lose QB Carr, fall in overtime to Chargers, HerbertLos Angeles Chargers tight end Hunter Henry, right, embraces quarterback Justin Herbert (10) after defeating the Las Vegas Raiders in overtime of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, in Las Vegas. Herbert scored on 1-yard plunge to give the Los Angeles Chargers a 30-27 overtime victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday night. The Chargers (5-9) snapped a nine-game losing streak against their AFC West counterparts, and snapped a three-game skid against the Raiders. Las Vegas (7-7) lost quarterback Derek Carr to a left groin injury in the first quarter. “It just shows the kind of player and football character he has,” Raiders coach Jon Gruden said of Mariota.
Raiders QB Derek Carr leaves game with groin injury
Read full article: Raiders QB Derek Carr leaves game with groin injuryLas Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) limps on the sidelines after a play against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)LAS VEGAS – Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr has left the game against the Los Angeles Chargers with a groin injury. Carr came up lame on a third-down scramble near the goal line in the first quarter for the Raiders on Thursday night. He missed the final game of the 2016 season and a playoff game that that season with a broken leg and one game in 2017 with a broken bone in his back. 2 overall pick in 2015 by Tennessee, took over for Carr on the next drive for the Raiders.
Broncos clear RB Lindsay in return from concussion
Read full article: Broncos clear RB Lindsay in return from concussion(AP Photo/John Froschauer)Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay has cleared concussion protocol and will play against the Los Angeles Chargers. Bears: WR Ted Ginn Jr., DB Duke Shelley, RB Artavis Pierce, OL Cody Whitehair, WR Riley Ridley, LB Trevis Gipson. Seahawks: RB Chris Carson, RB Carlos Hyde, DE Benson Mayowa, CB Ugo Amadi, SS Jamal Adams, CB Shaquill Griffin. ___LOS ANGELES RAMS AT MIAMIRams: RB Raymond Calais, OL Brian Allen, WR Trishton Jackson, TE Brycen Hopkins, DL A’Shawn Robinson. Dolphins: RB/WR Lynn Bowden Jr., RB Salvon Ahmed, FB Chandler Cox, CB Jamal Perry, RB Jordan Howard, DE Jason Strowbridge.
Gostkowski kicks 49-yarder as Titans beat Jaguars 33-30
Read full article: Gostkowski kicks 49-yarder as Titans beat Jaguars 33-30(AP Photo/Wade Payne)NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Titans know good teams win ugly games, and being 2-0 for the first time in 12 years has a way of making any victory look much prettier. Stephen Gostkowski kicked a 49-yard field goal with 1:36 left, and the Tennessee Titans remain undefeated after holding off the Jacksonville Jaguars 33-30 Sunday. It’s exciting to get the win and get the Titans to 2-0.”Quarterback Ryan Tannehill said Gostkowski came up huge for the Titans on something that wasn't a chip shot. “Excited to be 2-0 for the first time here in Tennessee," third-year Titans coach Mike Vrabel said. So the Titans turned to Tannehill, the quarterback who led the NFL in 2019 with a 117.5 passer rating.
Titans' Henry faces toughest foe and friend Monday in Denver
Read full article: Titans' Henry faces toughest foe and friend Monday in DenverThe Titans traded Casey to Denver this offseason in a salary dump, clearing $11 million in cap space by sending the five-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman to Denver for a seventh-round draft choice. Even with Casey on his side last year, Henry was stifled in a 16-0 loss at Denver, gaining just 28 yards on 15 carries. That was easily the low point in a season in which Henry ran for an NFL-best 1,540 yards. “Having a player of his caliber and his leadership not be out there with us is definitely going to be a blow to the team," Casey said. “He’s a game wrecker,” Henry said.
Jaguars' Calais Campbell named AFC Defensive Player of the Week
Read full article: Jaguars' Calais Campbell named AFC Defensive Player of the WeekJaguars defensive end Calais Campbell sports a Minshew mustache during an interview with Erin Andrews after the Jags' win Thursday night. One-third of those nine sacks came courtesy of one player: Defensive end Calais Campbell. The Jaguars' win earned $1,000, each sack earned $5,000 and the tackle for a loss earned $2,000. Campbell is the first Jaguars player to earn AFC Player of the Week honors since WR-PR Jaydon Mickens earned AFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors in Week 14 of the 2017 season, and he's the first Jaguars defender to earn a weekly award since CB A.J. Bouye was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week in Week 10 of the 2017 season.
Mark Brunell: That's the performance we've been waiting to see
Read full article: Mark Brunell: That's the performance we've been waiting to seeIn dominant fashion as they whipped the Tennessee Titans 20-7 on a rainy night at TIAA Bank Field. Both sides of the ball contributed as the offense and defense played well against the inept Titans. Looking at the schedule, there really isnt a team that presents too much of a problem. Its certainly not going to be easy, but a win next week at Denver puts them in good position going forward. Of course, the question on everyones mind going forward is will Jalen Ramsey be on this football team?
Mark Brunell: That's the performance we've been waiting to see
Read full article: Mark Brunell: That's the performance we've been waiting to seeIn dominant fashion as they whipped the Tennessee Titans 20-7 on a rainy night at TIAA Bank Field. Both sides of the ball contributed as the offense and defense played well against the inept Titans. Looking at the schedule, there really isn't a team that presents too much of a problem. It's certainly not going to be easy, but a win next week at Denver puts them in good position going forward. Of course, the question on everyone's mind going forward is will Jalen Ramsey be on this football team?