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Jets eliminated from playoff contention, extending NFL-worst drought to 14 seasons

Usatoday | 2024-12-08, 21:47

The New York Jets' trying season has hit a new low – yet one long familiar to the franchise. With Sunday's 32-26 overtime loss to the Miami Dolphins, the Jets (3-10) were officially eliminated from playoff contention, extending the NFL's longest active

Eagles show their flaws despite holding on for ninth straight victory

Penn Live | 2024-12-08, 21:46

PHILADELPHIAThe Eagles let the Carolina Panthers hang around for far too long and make things far too

Steelers Thoughts: Russell Wilson is the reason Pittsburgh can win in the AFC

Penn Live | 2024-12-08, 21:46

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers swore that their second game against the Cleveland Browns was never a get back game, but a get right game. It was more than that, as even without top wide receiver George Pickens, Pittsburgh’s offense shredded Cleveland.

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Penn Live | 2024-12-08, 21:46

PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Donte Jackson suffered a back injury against the Cleveland Browns. In the third quarter, Jackson went down in pain and was helped off the field by trainers. He was in and out for the rest of the game as trainers

Kirk Cousins struggles in return to Minnesota: Falcons QB can't enact revenge on Vikings in loss

Sportingnews | 2024-12-08, 21:42

Kirk Cousins' Vikings tenure was rocky, but the veteran helped stabilize the quarterback position for six seasons. After leaving Minnesota to sign with the Falcons in the offseason, Cousins made his return to

NFC South Standings: Playoff race heats up with Falcons' struggles, Buccaneers' surge

Sportingnews | 2024-12-08, 21:42

The race to win the NFC South is going to feature a wild sprint to the finish line. In Week 14, Atlanta continued its freefall in the

Did Vikings clinch playoff berth? Updated NFC playoff picture for Minnesota after beating Falcons

Sportingnews | 2024-12-08, 21:42

The Minnesota Vikings picked off old friend Kirk Cousins twice, got five touchdown passes from Sam Darnold and crushed the Atlanta Falcons, 42-21, at U.S. Bank Stadium in a statement win that improved their record to 11-2. The Vikings kept pace, once again,

AFC North standings: What Steelers' Week 14 win means for first place lead

Sportingnews | 2024-12-08, 21:42

The Pittsburgh Steelers were able to exact revenge on the Cleveland Browns in Week 14, beating their division rival by a score of 27-14 on Sunday at Acrisure Stadium, which improves Pittsburgh's record to 10-3. The Browns got the better of the Steelers just a

Miami bowl game tickets, cheapest prices and best seats for game vs. Iowa State in 2024 Pop-Tarts Bowl

Sportingnews | 2024-12-08, 21:42

The College Football Playoff Bracket has been set, and the bowl games have been announced. The Miami Hurricanes know their bowl game fate — the program will face Big 12 runner-up Iowa State for the first time in college football history. BUY

Saquon Barkley sets franchise rushing record in Eagles' 9th straight win, 22-16 over Panthers

no EC Beaumont Enterprise | 2024-12-08, 21:41

Saquon Barkley rushed for 124 yards to break the Eagles season record, Jalen Hurts threw two

Alabama, Miami among teams feeling the sting after just missing out on College Football Playoff field

CBS Sports | 2024-12-08, 21:41

Sunday was a day of celebration for many prominent teams as they saw their names unveiled on the 12-team College Football Playoff bracket. At-large programs like SMU, Indiana, Tennessee and even Ohio State can breathe a sigh of relief knowing, with certainty,

Miami Dolphins: Instant report card for performance vs. New York Jets

TCPalm | 2024-12-08, 21:41

MIAMI GARDENS — Grading the Miami Dolphins for their 32-26 overtime win Sunday over the New York Jets. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was very efficient all day. Best of all, he got receivers Jaylen Waddle and Tyreek Hill involved early and kept them involved

Miami Dolphins, Tua Tagovailoa defeat New York Jets in OT: Instant Takeaways | Schad

TCPalm | 2024-12-08, 21:41

Terron Armstead addresses situation after loss at Green Bay Terron Armstead addresses situation after loss at Green Bay MIAMI GARDENS — The Miami Dolphins hosted the New York Jets on Sunday afternoon at Hard Rock Stadium. Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill, Mike

Gators headed to Gasparilla Bowl to face Tulane after November turnaround

no EC Sun Sentinel | 2024-12-08, 21:40

GAINESVILLE — Florida’s November turnaround earned the Gators a bowl bid at a familiar spot close to home. Billy Napier’s squad is bound for the Gasparilla Bowl, scheduled for Dec. 20 at 3:30 p.m. in Tampa against Tulane. The Gators (7-5)

A cupcake almost cooked the Bucs' playoff hopes

Tampa Bay Times | 2024-12-08, 21:40

TAMPA — The world will never know how difficult that was. Football-watching fans will see the Bucs beat the Raiders 28-13 on Sunday and assume the game was as bland as the score. You’ll know better. And the Bucs will have the bruises to prove it. After a

Jaguars score final 10 points, end Titans' slim playoff hopes with 10-6 win

no EC Killeen Daily Herald | 2024-12-08, 21:35

Tank Bigsby ran for an 8-yard touchdown with 6:46 left and the Jacksonville Jaguars snapped a five-game skid and ended the Tennessee Titans’ slim playoff hopes Sunday by scoring the final 10 points for a 10-6 victory. Jacksonville came in ...

Raiders QB O'Connell leaves game against Bucs with knee injury

no EC Killeen Daily Herald | 2024-12-08, 21:35

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell was carted off the field with a knee injury after being shoved to the ground after throwing a pass late in the third quarter of Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. O’Connell, in ...

Where to watch Chargers vs Kansas City streaming free tonight; Sunday Night Football TV channel, spread

The Oregonian | 2024-12-08, 21:35

Oregon native Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers visit Patrick Mahomes and his Kansas City team as the defending champs hope to score another win at home in the Week 14 edition of Sunday Night Football. Kickoff takes place at 5:20 p.m. PT/8:20 p.m. ET

NFL Team Accused Of 'Blatantly Tanking' On Sunday Afternoon

no EC The Capital Journal | 2024-12-08, 21:34

Is an NFL team trying to lose on purpose on Sunday afternoon? That might be the case. The New Orleans Saints are leading the New York Giants, 7-3, at halftime. It's been an ugly, dismal day for the Giants. Drew ...

Michigan basketball grinds out win in Big Ten opener

Michigan Live | 2024-12-08, 21:31

ANN ARBOR — Baskets were at a premium, fouls were abundant, and the game came down

Sam Darnold steals show as Vikings run away with 42-21 win over Falcons

Pioneer Press | 2024-12-08, 21:29

The highly anticipated matchup on Sunday afternoon at U.S. Bank Stadium was supposed to be about the man who used to play quarterback for the Vikings. Nobody told that to the man who currently plays quarterback for the Vikings. With so much hype surrounding

Will Levis stats: Tennessee Titans QB box score vs Jaguars in NFL Week 14 game

The Tennessean | 2024-12-08, 21:26

Will Levis did not have his best day in the Tennessee Titans' 10-6 loss against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday at Nissan Stadium. Levis' day could be summed up in his final two throws in the Titans' final red zone drive. Levis led Calvin Ridley out of

Raiders lose to Buccaneers after QB gets carted off with knee injury

Las Vegas Review-Journal | 2024-12-08, 21:26

TAMPA, Fla.Quarterback Aidan O’Connell was carted off the field with a knee injury in the third quarter and the Raiders extended their losing streak to nine games with a 28-13 loss to the Buccaneers

49ers-Bears pregame: Hufanga, Ward, Lenoir bolster secondary

Chico Enterprise Record | 2024-12-08, 21:26

SANTA CLARASafety Talanoa Hufanga indeed will suit up today for only the third time this season, bolstering a full-staff secondary against Chicago quarterback Caleb Williams. It’s yet to be determined whether Hufanga will reclaim a starting spot

Live 49ers updates: Short-handed Niners take on Bears

Chico Enterprise Record | 2024-12-08, 21:26

The 49ers are clinging to their playoff hopes as they return Sunday to Levi’s Stadium to play their first home game in three weeks. The Niners face first overall draft pick Caleb Williams and the Bears, who fired coach Matt Eberflus last week after a