Football (NFL)

Colts provide glimpse of what their offense could be -- if they solve their turnover problem

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — At times, Gardner Minshew had the Indianapolis Colts' offense humming Sunday. He threw touchdown passes of 59 and 75 yards and relied on the powerful one-two punch of Jonathan Taylor and Zack Moss on the ground.

Oct 23, 2023 4:27 PM Read more >

Jets' increased trust in Zach Wilson began with QB's performance vs. Chiefs, Robert Saleh says

The switch seemed to flip for Zach Wilson against an unlikely opponent. With the New York Jets considered heavy underdogs against the Kansas City Chiefs three weeks ago, Wilson had arguably the best performance of his career.

Oct 23, 2023 4:24 PM Read more >

Still a long way to go for the Giants after ending 4-game losing streak with win against Commanders

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants finally played a game that reminded people of the team that went to the playoffs a year ago, ending a five-year postseason drought.

Oct 23, 2023 1:53 PM Read more >

Chiefs' Travis Kelce has been taking his play to a new level with Taylor Swift in the house

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — This season of the Kansas City Chiefs might someday be remembered for two distinct eras: pre-Taylor and post-Taylor. Travis Kelce's season certainly will be.

Oct 23, 2023 1:49 PM Read more >

Injured QB Justin Fields will likely miss his second straight game when Bears meet Chargers

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Quarterback Justin Fields likely will miss his second consecutive game because of a dislocated right thumb when the Chicago Bears visit the Los Angeles Chargers this week, coach Matt Eberflus said Monday.

Oct 23, 2023 12:53 PM Read more >

Browns QB Deshaun Watson's playing status unknown after leaving Sunday's game in first quarter

CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson's playing status remains unclear after he left Sunday's game at Indianapolis in the first quarter in his return from a two-game absence with a right shoulder injury.

Oct 23, 2023 11:56 AM Read more >

Falcons find themselves in a most unusual position - first place in the NFC South

ATLANTA (AP) — First place. A strange place to be for the Atlanta Falcons. Yep, seven games into an up-and-down season, the Falcons hold the top spot in the NFC South. Never mind that it's probably the weakest division in the NFL.

Oct 23, 2023 11:33 AM Read more >

The Steelers are still searching for smooth sailing. A 3-game homestand may provide a path to it

PITTSBURGH (AP) — On paper, the Pittsburgh Steelers don't make any sense. They've been outscored by 24 points, outgained by more than 360 yards and outplayed for most of the 24 quarters they've been on the field this season.

Oct 23, 2023 10:56 AM Read more >

Analysis: 3 of the NFL’s most-hyped teams had a rough, humbling day as Dolphins, Lions, Bills lost

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. For more On Football analysis, head here . ___ Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill and the Miami Dolphins’ high-octane offense were shut down by a gang of kelly green Eagles.

Oct 23, 2023 4:02 AM Read more >

Hurts passes for 279 yards, throws a TD and runs for one in Eagles' 31-17 win over Dolphins

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts needed a brace on his left leg in the second half — then shook off whatever ailed him to stand tall in the pocket and lead a go-ahead scoring drive — before he hobbled off the field after yet another Eagles win.

Oct 22, 2023 10:46 PM Read more >