Tag: AFC

Atlanta to Host Potential AFC Championship Between Bills, Chiefs

NEW YORK—The National Football League (NFL) has selected Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta to host a potential AFC Championship game between the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs, the league said on Thursday. Teams agreed last week that the conference championship would be played at a neutral site if the teams in it had completed an…


China Withdrawal as Host of 2023 AFC Asian Cup Worries Chinese Fans

China is withdrawing as host of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup, according to an announcement by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). Chinese fans worry that the move indicates that lockdowns to contain COVID-19 will continue through 2023. On May 14, a statement by the AFC acknowledged that the pandemic led to China relinquishing its hosting…


Ravens Come Away With Sloppy Victory Over Browns

Lamar Jackson passed for one touchdown and the Baltimore Ravens overcame his career-worst four interceptions to post a 16–10 home win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday night. Mark Andrews caught a touchdown pass as Baltimore (8–3) maintained a one-game lead over the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC North. Justin Tucker kicked three field goals…


Titans’ Defense Shines in Dominant Win Over Rams

In their first game without star running back Derrick Henry, the Tennessee Titans went into Los Angeles on Sunday night and used their defense to control the Rams in an impressive 28–16 win. Tennessee (7–2) won its fifth straight game despite gaining just 194 total yards. But its defense sacked Matthew Stafford five times and…