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Steelers defense coming up short against quality opponents November 21 PITTSBURGH (AP) Mike Tomlin chooses his words carefully and intentionally. There's a reason over the summer that he used dominant to describe what he expected out of the Pittsburgh Steelers defense in 2022.It was equal parts challenge and choice. With elite players at all three levels in their prime from defensive end Cam Heyward to outside linebacker T.J. Watt to safety Minkah Fitzpatrick Pittsburgh began the season with every expectation that 2021, when the unit... more

COSTA MESA The Jason Zucker Jersey Chargers injury report looks fairly similar to last week's with the one new addition of defensive lineman Austin Johnson, who participated in full capacity on Wednesday despite dealing with a shoulder injury.Quarterback Justin Herbert, wide receiver Keenan Allen, cornerback J.C. Jackson, center Corey Linsley and tight end Donald Parham Jr. were all limited in practice. During the viewing portion open to the media, Herbert didnt throw a pa s as the team completed the individual phase.Were going to tr... more

The Carolina Panthers have fired coach Matt Rhule, who went 11-27 in three seasons October 10 CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Carolina Panthers have Tommy Wingels Jersey fired coach Matt Rhule, who went 11-27 in three seasons. in this topic Carolina Panthers National Football League Carolina Panthers Spain or Morocco? World Cup pa sions blur in Spanish exclave The World Cup knockout game between Spain and Morocco will bring millions of fans on both sides of the Strait of Gibraltar Mikkel Boedker Jersey together around screens in bars and li... more

FOXBORO In Week 11 of the 2022 NFL Season, became a New England Patriot.Locked in a 3-3 tie deep into the fourth quarter of what had been an Joe Thornton Jersey ugly divisional matchup between the two rivals, Jones readied himself to return a punt from Jets punter Braden Mann. The ex-Houston Cougar fielded the punt and returned it 84-yards to break the tie and .Jones had actually with an ankle injury, and was deemed by the team as questionable to return. However, Jones returned and he did so in a big way, at the David Schlemko Jersey... more

The Vikings placed Cameron Dantzler Sr. on injured reserve on Saturday. He's dealing with an ankle injury and will mi s at least the next four games all of Marco Estrada Jersey which come against teams with winning records.Rookie Akayleb Evans will make his first career start against the Bills and will likely remain in the starting lineup against the Cowboys, Jesse Barfield Jersey Patriots, and Jets. Fellow rookie Andrew Booth Jr. could also factor into the equation, particularly if Evans struggles. Evans saw 44 snaps against the Com... more

GREEN BAY, Wis. Want to watch the battle the New York Jets at Lambeau Field on Sunday?As of Saturday evening, you can get into the game for That was the Toronto Blue Jays T-Shirts price for a pair of tickets in Row 57 of Section 133. On Friday, the cheapest available ticket was about $200. Want to get closer to midfield? Tickets in Section 121, which is located around midfield on the visitors side of the field, are starting at $313. Or, if you really want to splurge, there are some tickets in the coveted 300 level for $621.Of all ava... more

PHILADELPHIA Here are my five biggest plays that led to the Eagles 26-17 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night:1.INTERCEPTION NO. 1It came from Chauncey Gardner-Johnson and led to the Eagles second TD and a 14-0 lead. How important was that? It was the first time the Cowboys Tom Seaver Jersey had given up two offensive touchdowns in the same game this season. Their defense had allowed only five in five games, so getting two before halftime is big. Of course, give an a sist to James Bradberry on the play, who broke up the pa s i... more

Week 12 of the 2022 NFL season began with the annual Thanksgiving Day tripleheader, featuring three games decided by eight points or le s, and concluded with the ho-hum Monday night battle between playoff long shots Pittsburgh and Indianapolis.While not featuring the Dolphins for an 11th consecutive day, Thanksgiving Day most definitely was relevant for the team because of the involvement of AFC East opponents Buffalo and New England.The Bills pulled out a gritty three-point win at Detroit and welcomed star cornerback Tre'Davious Whi... more

The Miami Dolphins boast the league's fastest offense and will test the Cleveland Browns defensive identity this week. Led by wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, the Browns will have an opportunity to not simply prove they are headed in the right direction on the defensive side of the ball, but that their concept on defense is indeed the right one to contend for a Super Bowl in a league full of explosive offenses.Last week in his pre s conference, Browns general manager Andrew Berry was asked about the identity of the defen... more

Ravens waive OL Phillips, sign RB Kenyan Drake August 31 OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) The Baltimore Ravens waived offensive lineman Tyre Phillips on Wednesday.The Ravens also signed defensive end Brent Urban and running back Kenyan Drake to their 53-man roster and put linebacker David Ojabo and tight end Charlie Kolar on injured reserve.Phillips Roy Oswalt Jersey played the past two seasons with the Ravens, and coach John Harbaugh said he hoped the team could get him back for the practice squad.Drake spent last season with the Las Vegas Ra... more

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers had their backs against the wall when facing Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers while down a litany of their top defensive backs. But the Steelers pulled out a gut-check win thanks to a stunning and complete defensive performance.The visiting Buccaneers took the ball first but gained just one yard before the Steelers forced them into a three-and-out.After a punt, Kenny Pickett completed his first three pa ses, each for first downs, and a roughing the pa ser call against Tampa Bay helped move ... more

Before each Husky home game, University of Washington football players enter Husky Stadium at the west end and together traverse the length of Tony Phillips Jersey the field, arm in arm, in the Dawg Walk.Moments prior to the opening kickoff, they run on to the field through purple smoke unleashed just outside of the tunnel, siren wailing and cheerleaders scurrying.These are game-day rituals for Kalen DeBoer's players, meant to get everyone in the right mood to play a football Dave Henderson Jersey game.Oh, there's one more, as well. ... more

The Houston Texans head north on Boston Red Sox Custom Jersey Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, as both teams continue their 2022 NFL campaigns.The Texans and Giants will be on the field together on Sunday but in football terms, they're in very different places. The Texans are struggling under first-year head coach Lovie Smith, especially on defense. in run defense (181.6 yards per game), 19th in pa sing defense (217.5), and 30th overall. That could get worse against a Giants team who rushes for 161.5 yards pe... more

Widely viewed by many as the greatest heist in NFL history, the Cowboys managed to persuade the Vikings into trading away multiple first round picks for star running back Hershel Walker midway through the 1989 season.While Dallas finished an NFL-worst 1-15 in coach Jimmy Johnson's first season on the sidelines, the trade precipitated a rapid rebuild that led to three Super Bowl titles in the 1990s. Among the players drafted with the picks acquired from Minnesota, the franchise landed future Hall of Fame running back Emmitt Smith as w... more

Giants rebuild with GM Joe Schoen and coach Brian Daboll August 24 NEW YORK GIANTS (4-13)NEW FACES: GM Joe Schoen, coach Brian Daboll, first-round picks LB Kayvon Thibodeaux, OT Evan Neal, second-round pick WR Wan'Dale Robinson, third-round picks G Josh Ezeudu and CB Cor'Dale Flott, fourth-round pick TE Daniel Bellinger, C Jon Feliciano, G Mark Glowinski, G Max Garcia, QB Tyrod Taylor, RB Matt Breida, LB Jihad Ward, DL Jalyn Holmes and P Jamie Gillan. KEY LOSSES: CB James Bradberry, TE Evan Engram, S Logan Ryan, S Jabrill Peppers, T ... more

Ikinasio "Iki" Tupou is a Palo Alto High School offensive tackle with serious football aspirations and, he might not know it just yet, someone who could have substantial name, image and likene s po sibilities.Or has he not heard of " Chicago Cubs Hoodie the Ickey Shuffle."Nearly two decades before Tupou was born, Elbert "Ickey" Woods emerged from Fresno, California, as the nation's leading rusher for the Fresno State Bulldogs, 165 miles south, and became Steve Cishek Jersey an NFL sensation.The running back combined his nickname with... more

Despite not playing well today, Cleveland Browns and Deshaun Watson moved to 5-7 on the season with a win over the Houston Texans. Following the game, Watson spoke on his performance, as well as leaving Houston. "Its been a long road honestly," Deshaun Watson said following the win. "Houston is still part of me. Glenn Robinson Jersey Being traded was tough but it had to happen. It was a busine s decision.Watson requested a trade from Houston following the 2020 season. Following that trade request, the allegations of sexual misconduct... more

Disrespectful. Embarra sing. Unproven. Inexperienced. Entitled.All of those words were used to describe the and their decision to hire as their interim head coach. The national media was in an uproar about what was transpiring on W 56th Street. Tirades by former left tackle and former head coach went viral. How could the Colts hire someone to take over their team who had no coaching experience in the NFL or even college?And while Colts owner had , he made one thing clear: Saturday would not be afraid. He was right.Saturday did not bl... more

Ernie Zampese of 'Air Coryell' Chargers, Cowboys, dies at 86 August 29 Ernie Zampese, one of the architects of the Dan Fouts-led Air Coryell offense with the San Diego Chargers and Troy Aikman's play-caller for the last of the Dallas Cowboys' three Super Bowl titles Roberto Perez Jersey in the 1990s, has died. He was 86.The Washington without providing further details. Zampese's son, Ken Zampese, is Washington's quarterbacks coach.Zampese joined Don Coryell's San Diego staff in 1979, starting an eight-year run during which Fouts and ... more

Deion Sanders was never one to back down Cleveland Indians Hoodie from a challenge during his time with the . That willingne s has appeared to carry over to his "Coach Prime" persona at Jackson State University.Sanders' descended upon Alabama State on Saturday. Jackson State (5-0) prevailed in a 26-12 final, spoiling their host's homecoming festivities.In the aftermath, tensions rose when Sanders met Alabama State head coach Eddie Robinson Jr. (no relation to the late Grambling head coach) for a postgame handshake. Sanders attempted ... more

The Miami Dolphins will be lending their training facility to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this week because of Hurricane Fernando Rodney Jersey Ian, but the storm affected Miami's plans as well.The team will be leaving for Cincinnati early Wednesday morning to try to beat out the arrival of the storm's effects in South Florida.The Dolphins were scheduled to practice at the Baptist Health Training Complex before leaving for Cincinnati, but instead now will just have a walk-through after getting to Ohio.Having to adjust for weather is not... more

PHILADELPHIA Here are my 10 day-after observations from the Eagles 29-21 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in monsoon-like weather at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday in Week 4:THE COMEBACKTruth be told, I had already begun writing the story I file at halftime of every game simply recapping the first half and beginning said story with some such lead about how the NFL may be without any more undefeated teams by Sunday evening.Then the defense clamped down on Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence and the offense began to pop off some big runs.Re... more

PITTSBURGH -- Mason Rudolph has gradually fallen down the Pittsburgh Steelers' depth chart as training camp wears on. The coaching staff has become increasingly enamored with 2021 first-round pick Kenny Pickett, who has vaulted up simultaneously. Meanwhile, Rudolph has been pushed out of the Miami Marlins Hoodie starting competition and into trade rumors.In that sense, training camp has been somewhat disappointing for Rudolph, who was hoping to have been taking more snaps with the starters by this point in August."I try to say nothin... more

GREEN BAY, Wis. Davante Adams is one of the best receivers in the NFL. Without him Jose Fernandez Jersey , the Green Bay Packers have one of the worst receiver corps.Inexperience and injuries at that position have helped conspire to ruin Green Bays season. The free-agent flier taken on Sammy Watkins has crashed and the rookie trio of Romeo Doubs, Christian Watson and Samori Toure have shown only sporadic progre s.With Randall Cobb on injured reserve with an ankle injury and Doubs expected to mi s at least a few weeks with an ankle in... more

The Atlanta Falcons are one sleep away from facing the in hopes of the team's first win of the season.Before the game kicks off, we spoke with contributor to learn more about the Seahawks heading into tomorrow's game ...1. A lot has changed for the Seahawks from last year. Apart from Ru sell Wilson being traded, what has been the biggest change?Smith:Obviously, no change has been more impactful for Seattle than transitioning from Wilson to , who hadn't been a full-time starter in seven years. But through two games, the defense has en... more

The Cleveland Browns have had no Andrew Triggs Jersey problem at the quarterback position to start the 2022 season, which is a sigh of relief when you consider theyre starting a backup. Jacoby Bri sett has been above serviceable for the Browns and his ninth-rated quarterback Dennis Eckersley Jersey rating proves that. With a QBR of 62.6, Bri sett is sitting in the top-10 through three weeks of play. In the AFC North, only Lamar Jackson is hired. Jackson is in second and trails only Miamis Tua Tagovailoa. Bri sett has led the Browns t... more

Just before the NFL's trade deadline on November 1, the Kansas City Chiefs traded cornerback Rashad Fenton to the Atlanta Falcons, . was the first to report that the Chiefs were receiving a conditional 2023 seventh-round pick for Fenton, in addition to $1.4 million in created salary cap space Joe Greene Jersey with Fenton's departure.It's worth noting that reports of Merril Hoge Jersey the trade frequently mentioned the Chiefs' cap savings with the trade, including Ian Rapoport referring to the trade as ." This launches further specu... more

The Las Vegas Raiders came up short in Monday night's game against the Kansas City Chiefs, but a few of the Raiders usual stars still put up the big fantasy numbers fans are used Arthur Moats Jersey to seeing.Derek CarrRaiders quarterback Derek Carr continues to produce solid outings week after week, but still has yet to put up huge pa sing numbers like his fellow AFC West quarterbacks, Patrick Mahomes and Justin Herbert.Carr was right around his fantasy average (17.9) in the Raiders' Week 5 lo s to Joshua Dobbs Jersey the Chiefs, ha... more

Vikings get '20 1st-round pick Reagor in trade with Eagles August 31 EAGAN, Minn. (AP) Wide receiver Jalen Reagor was acquired by Minnesota in a Jahlil Okafor Jersey trade with Philadelphia on Wednesday, sending two draft picks to the Eagles for the player who was selected immediately in front of Vikings star Justin Jefferson two years ago.The Vikings dealt a seventh-round 2023 pick and a conditional fourth-round 2024 pick to the Eagles, whose choice of Reagor out of TCU at No. 21 overall in 2020 and allowed them to take Jefferson ne... more

When the Pittsburgh Steelers promoted Matt Canada to E'Twaun Moore Jersey offensive coordinator ahead of the 2020 season, there was optimism that the offense would shift into a more dynamic offense by utilizing more of a play-action pa sing attack. That optimism has proven to be faulty as the Pittsburgh offense has seemingly stepped back into the stone ages of offensive architecture.Many speculated that it was at least in part due to the fact that Ben Roethlisberger wasnt a fan of play-action and thats why the Steelers ranked 21st in... more

After trading multi-time All-Pro wide receiver Tyreek Hill, there was a wait and see approach being applied to the Kansas City Chiefs offense.Would the Chiefs be able to adjust and Denver Nuggets Jersey have the same explosivene s without Hill, and would there be growing pains during the season?So far, it seems that the Chiefs have adjusted just fine, ranking second in the NFL in yards per game and fourth in points scored.It's come despite the actually having a lower rate of 20-plus yard plays to begin this season as compared to last... more

Arizona Cardinals TE Zach Ertz has been one of the NFL's most consistent tight ends since entering the league a decade ago. Ertz has recorded over 7,000 receiving yards and 43 touchdowns to go along with 657 receptions. He also owns the tight end single-season record for receptions with 116.The three-time Pro Bowler spent his first Will Barton Jersey nine seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles before being traded to the Cardinals last season.Now, Ertz will face off against his former team for the first time when Arizona hosts the two t... more

When one thinks of the Dallas Cowboys, "cheerleaders" often immediately come to mind. It appears that Dak Prescott is getting in the fun.The Cowboys' injured franchise quarterback dispelled any notion of controversy within the team's pa sing ranks, lauding his medically-nece sitated Jeff Bagwell Jersey replacement Cooper Rush after the latter guided Dallas to As Prescott continues to recover from a thumb injury sustained in Week 1, Rush has for 2-1 Dallas.Dallas' succe s sans Prescott seemed to bring reasoning that all Cowboys suppor... more

Giants stop Jaguars at 1-yard line for 23-17 win, get to 6-1 October 23 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The New York Giants' latest nail-biter came down to the final play and the final few inches before the goal line.The Giants defended like wily veterans, no surprise given the way their season has gone. They've grown accustomed to playing and winning close games.Safeties with no time on the clock, preserving a 23-17 victory over the Jaguars in which Saquon Barkley and quarterback Daniel Jones each ran for more than 100 yards. The Giants (6-... more

GREEN BAY, Wis. With a talented defense, like Kenley Jansen Jersey the one the Green Bay Packers will be packing for Sundays NFC showdown at the Tom Brady-led Tampa Bay Buccaneers, there are two schools of thought.One is to sit back, with the belief that the opponent isnt good enough to move the football methodically up and down the field. Thats bend but dont break.The second is to attack, with the intention of creating big plays. Theres confidence the pa s rush will get home and, if it doesnt, the secondary can win their matchups. T... more

The Baltimore Ravens suggested they were not overly concern about Lamar Jackson's relative inaction at Wednesday's practice ahead of Yasmani Grandal Jersey .Neverthele s, after Jackson wore a sleeve on his right arm on Wednesday, apparently skipping much throwing due to discomfort, the Thursday news surely Maury Wills Jersey serves as a relief.Jackson was on Wednesday listed as a limited participant due to a right elbow injury, but Ravens coach John Harbaugh at the same time made it clear that his starting QB, a former NFL MVP, is go... more

Ravens rule out T Ronnie Stanley against Jacksonville November 25 OWINGS MILLS, Md. Randy Jones Jersey (AP) Baltimore tackle Ronnie Stanley has been ruled out of Sunday's game at Jacksonville with an ankle injury.Stanley was not able to practice this week after he was injured in over Carolina. The Ravens also ruled cornerback Jalyn Armour-Davis (hip) out for the game.Running back Gus Edwards (hamstring/knee) is questionable after he was a full participant in practice Thursday and Friday. Coach John Harbaugh said he Eric Hosmer Jersey... more

It's finally time for Vikings football.The rival Packers are in town for a huge NFC North showdown to kick off the 2022 season at U.S. Bank Stadium. The two teams have split the series in each of the past two seasons, and the Vikings have actually won two in a row against Green Bay with Kirk Cousins at quarterback. That includes a 34-31 victory last Week 11 in Minneapolis.Aaron Rodgers is the two-time defending NFL MVP, but he'll be without his top two wide receivers from last season in Davante Adams (traded this offseason) and Allen... more

Saints' Allen noncommittal on Dalton vs Winston at QB November 13 PITTSBURGH (AP) New Orleans Saints coach Dennis Allen was noncommittal about his quarterback situation after , declining to say if Andy Dalton or Jameis Winston will be the starter going forward.I know were all looking for answers there, but Im not going to go there right now, Allen said. Well evaluate where were at, and well have a plan for the upcoming week.Winston began the season as the starter but struggled with back and ankle injuries, Ahkello Witherspoon Jersey ... more

It was a solid preseason outing for the Las Vegas Raiders as they Terrell Owens Jersey went undefeated, 4-0.The players on their roster didnt disappoint in the preseason finale against the New England Patriots.Las Vegas Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels recognized their efforts after the game."The locker room and the way they respond to one another, you saw a lot of energy out there tonight, That's how they've practiced for us, that's how they've played. Our coaching staff has done a tremendous job. Dave Zigeler 's done a tremendous ... more

For three quarters, the couldn't stop the Seattle Seahawks and quarterback Geno Smith.Falcons defensive coordinator Dean Pees' unit was staring down an all-too-familiar headline: .The Seahawks had the ball inside the Atlanta 25-yard Jorge Alfaro Jersey line, and a screen pa s to rookie running back Kenneth Walker put them inside the 10 - except a holding penalty brought it back. A quick strike from Smith to receiver DK Metcalf set up a critical 3rd-and-8 following the two-minute warning.Atlanta's been in this position several times b... more

PHILADELPHIA A 5-0 record can cover a few warts.Right now, theres one glaring witch-type wart on the end of the Eagles nose, and that is special teams.Its a concern, and a big one heading into Sunday nights primetime game against the Dallas Cowboys Mike Schmidt Jersey at Lincoln Financial Field.In a game between two very good teams, the so-called third phase of the game could make a difference between winning and losing.Already, the Eagles special teams have given up a blocked field goal in Week 2 and a fake punt that kept a drive th... more

AP source: Jets acquiring RB James Robinson from Jaguars October 24 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The New York Jets moved quickly to replace rookie running back Breece Hall.The Jets traded a conditional late-round draft pick to Jacksonville on Monday for James Robinson, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person spoke to The A sociated Pre s on condition of anonymity because the trade had not been formally Tony Gonsolin Jersey finalized. Robinson, a third-year pro who lost his starting job to former Clemson star Travis Etienn... more

cornerback Isaiah Oliver entered the league in 2018 with high expectations.After all, the Falcons spent a second-round draft pick on Oliver - and the early returns were positive, Blank Jersey as he started two games for a beat-up Atlanta defense, finishing with seven pa ses defended and an interception.Over the next two years, Oliver played in all 32 games, drawing 28 starts primarily at outside cornerback. The results were much le s pretty than anticipated, as opposing defenses targeted him at will and found a great deal of succe s.... more

With a 7-2 record, the Giants are closing in on the playoffs November 14 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) New York Giants coach Brian Daboll was happy after Sunday's win over the Houston Texans.It would be easy to a sume being 7-2 and having the Giants in position for the franchise's first playoff appearance since the 2016 season made Rod Carew Jersey Daboll happy.It really wasn't. He had a smile on his face because his daughter, Avery, had asked her father for a win for her birthday. The team delivered, and Dad probably will get her a gam... more

The Jacksonville Jaguars did it. With all of the breaks going their way this week, they at last won a football game they were always meant to win, knocking off an injured Colts team 24-0.What did we make of the Jaguars (1-1) on Sunday as they potentially climb into first-place in the AFC South? We break it down below.Jacksonville continues to serve alongside Jim Irsay as co-owners of the Colts for one week a yearThe Jaguars simply have the Colts' number in Jacksonville. Don't try to explain it or rationalize it, because it can't be d... more

Tuesday afternoon, Alex Wilson Jersey the Carolina Panthers placed veteran defensive end Henry Anderson on thereserve/non-football injury or illne s list. Anderson has appeared in six games for the Panthers this season and has totaled 12 tackles, two tackles for lo s, and one QB hit.Anderson mi sed this past week's game against Tampa Bay due to an illne s. Being placed on thereserve/non-football injury or illne s list simply means Lance Parrish Jersey that a player suffered an injury outside of football or in this case, Joe Jimenez J... more

have a significant advantage on paper ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Seattle (6-4) is fighting for a divisional title while the Raiders (3-7) are in contention for the No. Victor Martinez Jersey 1 overall pick. But records will matter little on Sunday for a Raiders team that, while filled to the brim with talent, will also have an upset on its mind. Vegas' offense is star-studded with guys like and running back Josh Jacobs. But for Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith, he's not taking the "We have to be on top of every single part of ... more

In the NFL, the elements can be an equalizer.Take, for instance, the New England Patriots and Buffalo Bills in 2021.On Dec. 6 in a game played in 40- Nick Margevicius Jersey mph winds and sideways rain at Buffalo's Highmark Stadium, the Patriots adeptly adjusted and threw only three pa ses in a 14-10 win. New England held the potent Bills' offense to a season-low 230 yards.The weather, Ha-Seong Kim Jersey in effect, leveled the playing field.Three weeks later in Foxboro - on a cold-but-clear afternoon with only 10-mph wind - quarterb... more

Tight end Dawson Knox is dealing with a family tragedy. And in whatever small way the Buffalo Bills community has helped?He's appreciative.Its more than I could have ever expected, Knox said this Andres Munoz Jersey week, expanding on comments he recently made via social media as he mourns the death of his 22-year-old brother Luke. But at the same time, its weirdly not surprising just becausethis is such an incredible city with such an incredible fan base and people. And it really truly does feel like home.Dawson recently posted a tr... more