Football (NFL)

Purdy's elbow injury will likely sideline him for Week 18, but isn't long-term concern for 49ers

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Brock Purdy's second full season as an NFL starting quarterback came to a disappointing finish for the San Francisco 49ers.

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Netflix averages more than 30 million viewers globally for its NFL Christmas Day doubleheader

Netflix's first NFL Christmas Day doubleheader ended up being successful globally. The Baltimore Ravens’ 31-2 victory over the Houston Texans averaged 31.

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Chiefs' Travis Kelce finishes first in fan balloting for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games

Travis Kelce led all players in fan balloting for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games. The Kansas City Chiefs’ star tight end finished with 252,200 votes. Kelce’s relationship with Taylor Swift has significantly increased his popularity.

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Resting or playing running back Saquon Barkley is a tougher decision than it seems for Eagles

Saquon Barkley’s pursuit of Eric Dickerson’s 40-year-old rushing record could get grounded by his coach. Nick Sirianni’s decision is more difficult than it seems.

Dec 31, 2024 12:07 PM Read more >

Browns undecided on starting QB against Ravens, coach said Thompson-Robinson, Zappe could both play

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Browns haven't yet decided which of their backup quarterbacks will start the season finale at Baltimore. It probably doesn't matter to the Ravens.

Dec 31, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

Washington Commanders complete a turnaround from 4-13 to making the playoffs behind Jayden Daniels

LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Moments after the Washington Commanders finished the 2023 season at 4-13 and locked up the second pick in the draft, Daron Payne was already feeling optimistic about the organization's long-term future.

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Rookie QBs Nix, Penix denied major moments by head coaches' curious calls in waning minutes

DENVER (AP) — Count coach Sean Payton among those second-guessing his decision to go for the tie and not the win at the end of regulation in Cincinnati last weekend. “Oh, certainly.

Dec 31, 2024 4:01 AM Read more >

Lions beat the 49ers 40-34 in a tune-up for Week 18 division showdown

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The big prizes for the Detroit Lions remain on the horizon, with the team seeking a division title, the top seed in the NFC playoffs and the franchise's first Super Bowl trip.

Dec 30, 2024 11:29 PM Read more >

Brock Purdy's elbow was 'on fire' after hit but he says his surgically repaired ligament is fine

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Brock Purdy hurt his surgically repaired throwing elbow late in a loss to the Detroit Lions on Monday night, the latest blow in an injury-plagued season for the San Francisco 49ers.

Dec 30, 2024 11:23 PM Read more >

Bowles, Bucs get outside help in bid for playoff berth and 4th straight NFC South title

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Todd Bowles didn’t bother staying up late to find out whether the Tampa Bay Buccaneers got some much-needed help to make the NFL playoffs.

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