Tag: NFL

Snell Runs for Go-ahead TD, Steelers Hold Off Colts 24–17

INDIANAPOLIS—Benny Snell Jr.’s 2-yard touchdown run with 9:55 left gave Pittsburgh the lead and the Steelers fended off a last-minute comeback bid to beat the Indianapolis Colts 24–17 on Monday night, Nov. 28. Snell had 12 carries for a season-high 62 yards after replacing the injured Najee Harris in the third quarter. Harris was ruled…


Herbert Rallies Chargers to 25–24 Win Over Cardinals

GLENDALE, Ariz.—Justin Herbert threw a 1-yard touchdown pass to Austin Ekeler with 15 seconds left, then hit Gerald Everett for a 2-point conversion to give the Los Angeles Chargers a 25–24 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Nov. 27. Ekeler just got into the end zone for the TD that moved the Chargers within…


NFL Roundup: Josh Jacobs Carries Raiders to OT Victory vs. Seahawks

Josh Jacobs scored on an 86-yard run with 4:20 left in overtime to give the Las Vegas Raiders a 40–34 victory against the host Seattle Seahawks on Sunday afternoon. Jacobs carried 33 times for 229 yards and two touchdowns for the Raiders (4–7), who won in OT for the second consecutive week. Derek Carr overcame…


Chiefs Slog Their Way Past Beat-Up Rams for 26–10 Victory

KANSAS CITY, Mo. —Patrick Mahomes threw for 320 yards and a touchdown, Isiah Pacheco ran for a score, and the Kansas City Chiefs slogged their way to a 26–10 victory over the beat-up Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. Mahomes eclipsed 300 yards passing for the sixth straight game, and he ran his streak with a…


Cousins, Vikings Rebound From Blowout to Beat Patriots 33–26

MINNEAPOLIS—The Minnesota Vikings have quickly become a confident and resilient team under rookie coach Kevin O’Connell and his staff, and they sure showed it in this short week. Kirk Cousins threw for 299 yards and three touchdowns, the last a go-ahead score to Adam Thielen with 9:34 left to push Minnesota past the New England…


Prescott, TEs Help Cowboys to Thanksgiving Win Over Giants

ARLINGTON, Texas—Dak Prescott threw two touchdown passes to tight end Dalton Schultz, Ezekiel Elliott ran for a score and the Dallas Cowboys beat the New York Giants 28–20 on Thanksgiving Day. Rookie Peyton Hendershot ran for a 2-yard TD before directing all three of his fellow tight ends into a giant Salvation Army red kettle…


Bills Beat Lions 28–25 for 2Nd Win in 5 Days at Ford Field

DETROIT—Tyler Bass made a tie-breaking, 45-yard field goal with 2 seconds left, lifting the Buffalo Bills to a 28–25 win over the Detroit Lions on Thursday for their second victory in five days at Ford Field. Josh Allen set up the game-winning kick by starting the drive with a 36-yard pass to Stefon Diggs and…


Jimmy Garoppolo Throws 4 TDs as 49ers Fly by Cardinals

Jimmy Garoppolo tied a career high with four touchdown passes as the San Francisco 49ers defeated the Arizona Cardinals 38–10 Monday night in Mexico City. The 49ers (6–4) won their third consecutive game to move into a tie with idle Seattle for first place in the NFC West. Garoppolo completed 20 of 29 passes for…


NFL Roundup: Joe Burrow Helps Bengals Get Revenge vs. Steelers

Joe Burrow threw for four touchdowns on Sunday and the visiting Cincinnati Bengals avenged a Week 1 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers with a 37–30 win. Burrow completed 24 of 39 passes for 355 yards and a pair of interceptions. Three of his scoring strikes went to backup running back Samaje Perine, who entered the…


Titans Offensive Coordinator Arrested for Speeding, DUI

FRANKLIN, Tenn.—Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Todd Downing is free on bond after he was arrested on charges of speeding and driving under the influence early Friday morning. Downing was released from the Williamson County Jail just before 7 a.m. CT on $2,500 bond after being booked into the jail at 4:39 a.m. The Tennessee Highway…