Football (NFL)

Flacco set to lead Browns against Texans on Sunday in key AFC matchup with C.J. Stroud likely out

CLEVELAND (9-5) at HOUSTON (8-6) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS OPENING LINE: Browns by 2 1/2, according to FanDuel SportsBook . AGAINST THE SPREAD: Browns 8-5-1; Texans 7-7. SERIES RECORD: Texans lead 7-6. LAST MEETING: Browns beat Texans 27-14 on Dec.

Dec 22, 2023 1:38 PM Read more >

Commanders and Jets square off in a matchup of lowly teams looking toward next season

WASHINGTON (4-10) at NEW YORK JETS (5-9) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS OPENING LINE: Jets by 3, according to FanDuel Sportsbook . AGAINST THE SPREAD: Commanders 5-8-1; Jets 5-8-1. SERIES RECORD: Commanders lead 8-4.

Dec 22, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Jags QB Trevor Lawrence practices with hopes of clearing concussion protocol and playing at Bucs

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence practiced Friday despite remaining in the NFL's concussion protocol. Lawrence sprinted from stretching lines to positions groups and looked sharp in individual passing drills.

Dec 22, 2023 12:38 PM Read more >

Defensive lineman Sebastian Joseph-Day waived by Los Angeles Chargers

COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Sebastian Joseph-Day was waived by the Los Angeles Chargers on Friday. The sixth-year defensive lineman was in his second season with the Chargers after four years with the Los Angeles Rams.

Dec 22, 2023 12:04 PM Read more >

Century mark: NBC's Stark will work 100th game from NFL sideline Saturday night

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Melissa Stark has reported from sidelines in 39 stadiums on three networks and in two countries.

Dec 22, 2023 11:46 AM Read more >

Jets' NFL-worst offense will face Commanders' league-worst defense in possible Christmas Eve snoozer

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The Washington Commanders are bringing their 32nd-ranked defense to New York to square off against the Jets' NFL-worst offense. Something's got to give, right? Well ...

Dec 22, 2023 11:13 AM Read more >

Former NFL player Mike Williams died of dental-related sepsis, medical examiner says

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Former NFL player Mike Williams died from a rare form of sepsis related to dental health problems, according to a medical examiner's report released Friday. Williams, 36, died Sept.

Dec 22, 2023 9:50 AM Read more >

Saints' aggressive play-calling ends up coming back to hurt them in loss to Rams

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — New Orleans coach Dennis Allen knew coming into Thursday night against the Los Angeles Rams that the Saints couldn't be conservative in their decisions.

Dec 21, 2023 11:11 PM Read more >

Matthew Stafford's Rams start strong, hold off Saints 30-22 to surge forward in NFC playoff race

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Dec 21, 2023 10:46 PM Read more >

Pro Picks: 49ers will edge Ravens on Christmas night in a matchup of the NFL's current No. 1 seeds

Pro Picks is a weekly column where AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games. For all previous Pro Picks, head here . ___ The NFL’s two current No.

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