Category: NFL

Dak Prescott Highlights Cowboys’ Onslaught vs. Washington

Dak Prescott threw for 330 yards and four touchdown passes to lead the host Dallas Cowboys past the Washington Football Team, 56–14, Sunday night in Arlington, Texas. Ezekiel Elliott scored two touchdowns, one on a run and the other on a reception. DeMarcus Lawrence added a deft interception and nimble 40-yard return for another score…


Rams Dominate Vikings Despite Turnovers, Win 30–23

Despite Matt Stafford’s three interceptions, the Los Angeles Rams, defensively, overwhelmed the Minnesota Vikings for a 30–23 victory on Sunday at Minneapolis. The win clinches a playoff berth for the Rams with an 11–4 record, and first place in the NFC West Division over the Arizona Cardinals, who have also locked down a playoff berth with…


Punt Return TD Sparks Rams in Playoff-Clinch Win vs. Vikings

MINNEAPOLIS—Before Brandon Powell joined the Los Angeles Rams last month, his fifth team in four NFL seasons, he read books on the beach near his Florida home while waiting for yet another chance. This was quite the chapter, helping clinch a spot for the Rams in the playoffs. Powell returned a punt 61 yards for…


Texans Run Past Chargers 41–29, Ding LA’s Playoff Hopes

HOUSTON—After a loss to the lowly Houston Texans on Sunday, Los Angeles Chargers coach Brandon Staley was quick to remind his players they still have plenty to play for. “This is the tough side of the NFL,” Staley said. “It’s been a fight this entire season for us. It’s going to continue to be that…


Packers Edge out Browns With 4 Interceptions to Win 24–22

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers broke Brett Favre’s all-time franchise touchdown record on Saturday while defeating the Cleveland Browns at historic Lambeau Field. Rodgers threw three touchdowns as a result of the Packers defense intercepting Baker Mayfield for a total of four times; the final pick sealed the victory 24–22. Rodgers completed 24 of…


Colts Outlast Cardinals for 3rd Straight Win, 22–16

Carson Wentz passed for 225 yards with two touchdowns, and Jonathan Taylor rushed for 108 yards to give the Indianapolis Colts a 22–16 win over the reeling Arizona Cardinals on Saturday at Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals (10-5) have lost three consecutive games, failing to clinch a spot in the NFC playoffs with each loss. The…


Browns Activate QB Mayfield, Colts’ Nelson on COVID-19 List

CLEVELAND—Baker Mayfield moved a step closer to playing against Aaron Rodgers on Christmas as the Browns activated their quarterback from the COVID-19 reserve list Friday before leaving for Green Bay. Mayfield has been out since testing positive on Dec. 15, one of a slew of virus cases the past two weeks for the Browns. He…


Titans Recover to Defeat Niners With Late FG 20–17

Following a dominating first half by the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday that began week 16 of the NFL, the scoreless Tennessee Titans turned the tide for a come-back victory on a last-minute field goal in Nashville 20–17. Titans kicker Randy Bullock barely placed a 44-yard field goal just inside the left upright, leaving only…


Jaguars Will Be Without 3 Starters at Jets Because of COVID-19

The Jacksonville Jaguars will be without three starters Sunday against the New York Jets after the trio was placed on the COVID-19 list. Standout pass rusher Josh Allen, receiver Laviska Shenault and guard Ben Bartch were placed on the reserve list Saturday and won’t make the trip to New Jersey. Allen is unvaccinated and will…


Washington’s Everett Injured in Car Accident, Passenger Dead

Washington Football Team safety Deshazor Everett was involved in a road accident on Thursday that left a passenger dead, the National Football League (NFL) club said. The 29-year-old was transferred to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after the accident, which occurred about 35 miles outside Washington in Loudoun County, Virginia. A spokeswoman for the Loudoun…