Category: NFL

Eagles Improve to 6–0, Hurts Key in 26–17 Win Over Cowboys

PHILADELPHIA—The Eagles closed out another familiar outcome—their latest victory as they roll unbeaten into an off week—with a recognizable tune: “Dancing On My Own.” Yes, the Eagles borrowed the signature anthem for the Philadelphia Phillies that they’ve blasted in the clubhouse on their way toward a spot in the National League Championship Series. It’s a…


LA Rams Rally in 2nd Half to Beat Wilks, Panthers 24–10

INGLEWOOD, Calif.— Matthew Stafford passed for 253 yards, Darrell Henderson and receiver Ben Skowronek rushed for touchdowns in the second half, and the Los Angeles Rams snapped their two-game skid with a 24–10 victory over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. Allen Robinson caught a TD pass for the defending Super Bowl champion Rams (3–3), who…


Saints Running Back Kamara Faces $10 Million Lawsuit on Top of Felony Charge

NEW ORLEANS—A lawsuit filed this week against New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara seeks $10 million in damages and a jury trial in connection to an assault in Las Vegas during Pro Bowl weekend. Kamara already faces a felony battery charge in the alleged assault of Darnell Greene Jr., who was leaving a club…


Raiders’ Adams Charged With Assault for Pushing Cameraman

Las Vegas Raiders’ wide receiver Davante Adams has been charged with misdemeanor assault for shoving a cameraman who stepped into his path as he exited the field following his team’s 30–29 road loss to the Chiefs on Monday. Freelance cameraman Ryan Zebley said he had suffered whiplash, headaches, and possible minor concussion as a result…


Chiefs Hold On for Wild 30–29 Victory Over Rival Raiders

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—Patrick Mahomes threw four touchdown passes to Travis Kelce, the Chiefs overcame an early 17–point deficit along with a dubious roughing-the-passer penalty, and Kansas City extended its mastery of the Las Vegas Raiders by holding on for a 30–29 victory on Oct. 10. The Chiefs did it despite defensive breakdowns, including TD catches…


NFL’s Concussion Protocol Modified After Tagovailoa Review

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla.—The NFL and NFL Players Association have agreed to make changes to the league’s concussion protocol following a joint investigation into the procedures after Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered what was described as a back injury against the Buffalo Bills last month. The league and players’ union said in a joint statement…


Dominant D Puts Cowboys Past Rams 22–10 for 4th Straight Win

INGLEWOOD, Calif.—DeMarcus Lawrence returned a fumble 19 yards for a touchdown on the Rams’ opening drive, and Cooper Rush remained unbeaten as the Dallas Cowboys’ fill-in starter despite passing for just 102 yards in a 22–10 victory over Los Angeles on Oct. 9. Tony Pollard made an outstanding 57-yard TD run for the Cowboys, who…


Chargers Hang on to Beat Browns 30–28 After Coach’s Gamble

CLEVELAND—Rookie Cade York missed a 54-yard field goal with 11 seconds left as Los Angeles held on for a 30–28 victory over the Cleveland Browns after Chargers coach Brandon Staley inexplicably gambled on a fourth down. York’s kick sailed right and allowed the Chargers (3–2) to escape with a win Staley tried to give away….


Colts Use 4 Field Goals to Edge Broncos in OT

Chase McLaughlin kicked four field goals, including a 48-yarder in overtime, as the visiting Indianapolis Colts beat the Denver Broncos 12–9 on Oct. 6. Matt Ryan was 26–for–41 passing for 251 yards and two interceptions, and Alec Pierce had eight catches for 81 yards for Indianapolis (2–2–1), which never led until overtime. Russell Wilson was…


Pro Sports: The Good, the Great, and the Grim

Commentary We’ve reached one of the annual sweet spots in the sports calendar here in the United States: It’s playoff time in Major League Baseball, the National Football League season is in full swing, and the National Basketball Association and National Hockey League are on the verge of kicking off a new season. My wife…