Christian McCaffrey’s big night leads 49ers to victory over Panthers
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Christian McCaffrey gained 142 yards from scrimmage and scored a touchdown in his first game against Carolina since he was traded away three years ago, leading the San Francisco 49ers to a 20-9 victory over the Panthers on Monday night. McCaffrey’s big night helped the 49ers...
Bernie Kosar is discharged from hospital a week after receiving a liver transplant
Bernie Kosar was discharged from the hospital Monday, a week after receiving a liver transplant. The former star quarterback for the Cleveland Browns and the University of Miami received the transplant Nov. 17 at UH Cleveland Medical Center in University Circle. He identified the donor as Bryce Dunlap, who had...
Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield suffers sprained left shoulder
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Everything that could go wrong for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers did in the first half of their 34-7 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night, including an injury to quarterback Baker Mayfield. Mayfield did not play in the second half after spraining his left shoulder...
Analysis: Joe Burrow nears return, but Bengals likely need to win out to stay in playoff huntVideo
CINCINNATI — The only thing it looks like Joe Burrow has to play for when he returns for the Bengals this week is trying to avoid a losing record. And even that will be a tall task. With Sunday’s 26-20 loss to New England, the Bengals (3-8) have dropped eight...
Browns’ Kevin Stefanski stresses improvement for Shedeur Sanders
Shedeur Sanders is the first Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback to win his first NFL start in 30 years. His next task? Trying to lead the Browns to two straight wins for the first time in two seasons. Coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday that Sanders will get another start after he...
The Ravens have won 5 straight, but Lamar Jackson hasn’t looked like himself lately
BALTIMORE — Lamar Jackson insisted his recent injuries aren’t holding the Baltimore Ravens’ offense back. The star quarterback doesn’t look totally right, however, and neither do the Ravens, even after five straight victories. Jackson missed practice time each of the past two weeks with knee and ankle issues. He was...
Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase apologizes for spitting incident that led to his suspension
CINCINNATI — Ja’Marr Chase apologized Monday for spitting on Jalen Ramsey during the fourth quarter of the Cincinnati Bengals’ loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Nov. 16. Chase was suspended by the NFL for Sunday’s game. His statement of apology was addressed to his team, the Bengals and Steelers organizations...
Vikings put McCarthy in concussion protocol, after struggling QB reports postgame symptoms
EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings placed quarterback J.J. McCarthy in the concussion protocol, putting his availability for the upcoming game at Seattle in question. McCarthy first reported symptoms during the team’s flight home from the 23-6 loss at Green Bay, coach Kevin O’Connell said Monday. The medical staff made...
With Dillon Gabriel healthy, Shedeur Sanders to start for Browns
Shedeur Sanders will make his second NFL start Sunday when the Cleveland Browns host the San Francisco 49ers. Coach Kevin Stefanski made the announcement Monday that Sanders would get another week under center. The rookie fifth-round pick completed 11 of 20 passes for 209 yards with a touchdown and an...
Shedeur Sanders wins his 1st NFL start as Browns shut down RaidersVideo
LAS VEGAS — Browns rookie Shedeur Sanders passed for 209 yards and a touchdown in his NFL starting debut, and Myles Garrett had three of Cleveland’s 10 sacks in a 24-10 victory over the Raiders on Sunday, the fifth straight loss for Las Vegas. The Browns (3-8) ended a three-game...
Patriots rally from 10-point deficit to beat Bengals
CINCINNATI — Drake Maye passed for 294 yards and a touchdown, Marcus Jones returned an interception 33 yards for a score and the AFC-leading New England Patriots rallied from an early 10-point deficit and extended their winning streak to nine with a 26-20 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday....
NFL Week 12: Jahmyr Gibbs rescues Lions with long TD run in OT for win over GiantsVideo
DETROIT — Jahmyr Gibbs ran for a 69-yard touchdown on the first snap of overtime after Jake Bates matched a career high with a 59-yard field goal in the final minute of regulation, lifting the Detroit Lions to a 34-27 win over the New York Giants on Sunday. New York...
Derrick Henry scores 2 TDs, sluggish Ravens win 5th straight
BALTIMORE — Baltimore has climbed all the way out of its hole, even if this season still looks laborious for Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry and the rest of the Ravens. Henry scored two third-quarter touchdowns, and the Ravens recovered from a sleepy first half to beat the New York Jets,...
Joe Flacco to start for Bengals vs. Patriots as Joe Burrow remains on IR with turf toe injury
CINCINNATI — Joe Flacco will make one more start at quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals after Joe Burrow was not activated to the roster for Sunday’s game against the New England Patriots. Burrow was listed as questionable on Friday’s injury report after taking first-team snaps this week as he continues...
Mark Madden’s Hot Take: No harm done, but Cam Skattebo’s wrestling appearance was bad optics
Cam Skattebo got physical at ringside on WWE TV, and it caused a stir. His New York Giants stink, at 2-9. The rookie running back is out with a broken leg, ankle dislocation and ligament damage. When Skattebo got hurt, part of his leg was facing the wrong way. But...
Joe Burrow questionable to make return from toe injury against the Patriots
CINCINNATI — Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, well ahead of schedule in his comeback from a turf toe injury that required surgery, is questionable for Sunday’s game against the New England Patriots. “I think Joe has done everything he can to put himself in a position to get back,” coach Zac...
49ers void more than $26 million from Brandon Aiyuk’s contract, AP source says
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk has had the guaranteed money in his contract for next season voided after failing to participate in meetings and other team activities. A person familiar with the move confirmed that the team earlier this year voided the more than $26...
Dak Prescott is replacing Tony Romo again — this time in record book for Cowboys QBs
FRISCO, Texas — Dak Prescott never gave Tony Romo his job back when he took over as the starting quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys nine years ago. Now Prescott is on the verge of breaking Romo’s franchise record for passing yards, and the touchdown mark should follow either late this...
Josh Allen’s inconsistencies persist in loss at Houston
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — As the injuries, turnovers and losses continue mounting in Buffalo, Josh Allen and the Bills are running out of bodies and answers to address their deficiencies. The reality of it seemed summed up during a 23-19 loss to Houston on Thursday night. It was early in...
Texans harass Josh Allen, pick up 8 sacks in win over Bills
HOUSTON — Houston’s dominant defense sacked Josh Allen eight times and Calen Bullock forced three turnovers, with his second interception sealing the Texans’ 23-19 win over the Buffalo Bills on Thursday night. Allen took consecutive sacks on the Bills’ final possession, leading to a fourth-and-27, but Buffalo gained 44 yards...
Aaron Donald content to leave playing days behind as the Rams prepare to honor him
LOS ANGELES — Aaron Donald’s commitment to pursuing greatness made him a Super Bowl champion, a Los Angeles Rams legend and one of the best defenders in NFL history. Donald has shown the same resolve in retirement, shifting his full focus to family and off-field ventures after stepping away from...
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson misses another practice, this time with ankle issue
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Add Lamar Jackson’s ankle to the list of injuries the two-time MVP has dealt with this season. Jackson missed practice for a second consecutive Wednesday, and while it’s possible that was largely precautionary, the fact that the team listed a new ailment for its star quarterback...
Rookie QB Shedeur Sanders will make 1st NFL start for Browns
BEREA, Ohio — A natural showman, one of the many gifts inherited from his famous father, Shedeur Sanders is already hyping his first NFL start. It will happen on a 100-yard-long stage in America’s entertainment mecca. “You cannot miss this moment,” Sanders said Wednesday. “It’ll be definitely exciting.” He’s hoping...
QB C.J. Stroud to miss 3rd straight game with concussion when Texans host Bills
HOUSTON — Houston quarterback C.J. Stroud is still recovering from a concussion and will miss a third straight game when the Texans host the Buffalo Bills on Thursday night. Stroud returned to practice Tuesday for the first time since he was injured, but coach DeMeco Ryans said the short week...
On emotional night, Cowboys honor late teammate, defeat Raiders
LAS VEGAS — The Cowboys spent 11 days mourning defensive end Marshawn Kneeland before taking the field Monday night. Dallas then paid tribute to Kneeland by dominating the spiraling Raiders for 60 minutes. Dak Prescott passed for 268 yards and four touchdowns in a 33-16 victory over Las Vegas, the...
