Football (NFL)

Kyler Murray's midseason return to the football field gave the Arizona Cardinals a brief boost of adrenaline. Less than two months later, that feeling is long gone.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins heard the talk all week about their 0-3 record against winning teams entering their matchup with the Dallas Cowboys.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Trevor Lawrence could have used more help in the offseason.

A few days as an underdog brought out the best in Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens.

Sam Howell has been sacked more than any other quarterback in the NFL this season. It remains to be seen if he'll be back on the field for the Washington Commanders this weekend to endure more punishment.

METAIRIE, La. (AP) — New Orleans Saints coach Dennis Allen all but ruled out the return of top cornerback Marshon Lattimore or starting receiver Michael Thomas for Sunday's game at Tampa Bay.

If Chad Ryland can turn things around, maybe the Patriots can, too. The New England rookie has been the worst kicker in the league, including two early misses in Sunday's game against Denver — a 47-yard field goal and an extra point.

DENVER (AP) — Bill Belichick seemed content to take the game into overtime, but Sean Payton wanted another crack in regulation, so he called a pair of timeouts that ultimately helped the New England Patriots all but torpedo the Denver Broncos' playof

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Brock Purdy's storybook ride from final pick of the 2022 draft to most efficient quarterback in the NFL has featured very few on-field struggles.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — A season that started with high expectations, visions of an explosive offense and a dominant defense and hopes of another trip to the playoffs has ended for the New York Giants.