Category: NFL

NFL’s Goodell, Commanders Owner Snyder Sued Over ‘Toxic Workplace’ Culture

Washington D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine on Thursday announced his office has filed a civil lawsuit against Washington Commanders owner Daniel Snyder, the NFL, and Commissioner Roger Goodell for allegedly colluding to deceive fans in a bid to protect its profits and maintain a strong fan base. In a criminal complaint (pdf), Racine accused Snyder,…


Foreman Leads Panthers Past Rival Falcons in Rain, 25–15

CHARLOTTE, N.C.—D’Onta Foreman carried 31 times for 130 yards and a touchdown, Laviska Shenault added a 41-yard burst to the end zone and the Carolina Panthers beat the Atlanta Falcons 25–15 on a rainy Thursday night, Nov. 10. The Panthers (3–7) piled up a season-high 232 yards on the ground, and Eddy Pineiro kicked four…


LA Rams QB Matthew Stafford in Concussion Protocol

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif.—Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is in the concussion protocol, and coach Sean McVay is uncertain whether the Super Bowl winner will be ready to play Sunday against Arizona. Stafford entered the protocol Tuesday afternoon after consultation with the Rams’ medical staff, the team announced Wednesday. The Rams believe Stafford’s condition resulted…


Drake, Houston Lead Ravens Past Saints for 3rd Straight Win

NEW ORLEANS—Kenyan Drake rushed for 93 yards and two touchdowns, Justin Houston had an interception to go with his third straight multiple-sack game, and the Baltimore Ravens beat the New Orleans Saints 27–13 on Monday night, Nov. 7. Lamar Jackson passed for a touchdown and frustrated New Orleans (3-6) with his mobility, rushing for 82…


Brady Throws Last-Minute TD Pass, Bucs Beat Rams 16–13

TAMPA, Fla.—Tom Brady stepped to the podium and reiterated how good it felt to stop his longest losing streak in 20 years. “That was awesome,” the seven-time Super Bowl champion exclaimed Sunday. “That was (expletive) awesome!” Brady tossed a 1-yard touchdown pass to rookie Cade Otton with 9 seconds remaining, giving the Bucs a sloppy…


Dicker Kicks Winner to Lift Chargers Over Falcons 20–17

ATLANTA—The Los Angeles Chargers keep having to find new place-kickers, and they keep giving the new guys game balls. Cameron Dicker kicked a game-ending field goal three days after being signed as a free agent, hitting a 37-yarder that lifted the Chargers over the Atlanta Falcons 20–17 on Sunday, Nov. 6. Dicker also made a…


Former Washington Defensive Lineman Dave Butz Dies

Former Washington defensive lineman Dave Butz, a two-time Super Bowl winner who played 16 seasons in the NFL, has died. He was 72. The Commanders announced his passing Friday on their website. No cause of death was provided. Former Washington quarterback Joe Theismann took to Twitter to reflect on his former teammate. “Lost a dear…


Ray Guy, First Pro Football Hall of Fame Punter, Dies at 72

HATTIESBURG, Miss.—Ray Guy, the first punter to make the Pro Football Hall of Fame, died Thursday. He was 72. Southern Mississippi, where Guy starred before becoming the first punter ever taken in the first round of the NFL draft, said he died following a lengthy illness. He had been receiving care in a Hattiesburg-area hospice….


Hurts, Eagles Beat Texans 29–17 for Their First 8–0 Start

HOUSTON—Jalen Hurts threw for 243 yards and two touchdowns, and the Philadelphia Eagles overcame a slow start to beat the Houston Texans 29–17 on Thursday night, Nov. 3, for the first 8–0 start in franchise history. Hurts lost a fumble in a forgettable first half and game was tied at halftime. But C.J. Gardner-Johnson grabbed…


Capitol Report (Nov. 3): Authorities Reveal Details on Pelosi’s Attacker; Border City Facing $20 Million in Hospital Debt

The man accused of attacking Paul Pelosi is an illegal immigrant from Canada, authorities confirm. We also have more information about him from his ex-girlfriend’s lawyer. It’s five days until the midterms. President Joe Biden is busy campaigning for vulnerable Democrats. What’s noteworthy about where he is going and where he isn’t? We speak to…