Tag: NFL

Kelce Scores 3 Touchdowns, Chiefs Rally Past Chargers 30–27

INGLEWOOD, Calif. —Patrick Mahomes connected with Travis Kelce for their third touchdown of the game with 31 seconds remaining, and the Kansas City Chiefs rallied past the Los Angeles Chargers 30–27 on Sunday night, Nov. 20, to stay atop the AFC. Mahomes hit Kelce on a short crossing route that Kelce took to the end…


Andy Dalton Throws Three TD Passes as Saints Defeat Rams

Andy Dalton threw three touchdown passes as the host New Orleans Saints defeated the Los Angeles Rams 27–20 on Sunday afternoon. Dalton completed 21 of 25 passes for 260 yards as the Saints (4–7) prevailed in a battle of injury-plagued teams. Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, who missed the Rams’ loss to Arizona last week because…


Rodgers, NFL Players Urge League to Nix Turf, Go With Grass

Aaron Rodgers has hit the ground in every NFL stadium except one. And while the “frozen tundra” of Lambeau Field has delivered its share of bumps and bruises, the venues with artificial turf have been even rougher on Rodgers’ nearly 39-year-old body. “I do think it’s time to go all grass throughout the league,” the…


Commanders Ends Sloppy Eagles’ Perfect Season 32–21

PHILADELPHIA—The Philadelphia Eagles’ bid for an undefeated season is over. The Washington Commanders turned methodical drives into scores and took advantage of turnover-prone Philadelphia, stunning the Eagles 32–21 on Monday night, Nov. 14, and sending them to their first loss in nine games this season. Behind Jalen Hurts, the Eagles were 8–0 for the first…


NFL Roundup: Vikings Prevail in OT Thriller VS. Bills

Patrick Peterson’s second interception for the Minnesota Vikings sealed a heart-stopping, 33–30 win in overtime against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday in Orchard Park, N.Y. The play concluded a wild game in which both teams appeared to win in the final minute of regulation. Buffalo (6–3) seemingly won when it stuffed Kirk Cousins short of…


McCaffrey’s TD, Stout D Lead 49Ers Past Chargers 22–16

SANTA CLARA, Calif.—Christian McCaffrey ran for the go-ahead touchdown with 7:54 to play, and the San Francisco 49ers beat the Los Angeles Chargers 22–16 Sunday night, Nov. 13, in their first game back from a bye week. The Niners (5–4) returned from the midseason break as healthy as they’ve been all season on offense and…


Cardinals Top Rams in Battle of Backup QBs

In a battle of backup quarterbacks, the visiting Arizona Cardinals dropped the defending Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams into last place in the NFC West with a 27–17 victory Sunday, Nov. 13, in Inglewood, Calif. For the Rams (3–6), starting quarterback Matthew Stafford did not play because of a concussion, and counterpart Kyler Murray…


Brady, Bucs Beat Seahawks 21–16 in Historic Germany Game

MUNICH—Tom Brady has had his share of memorable football games. He says Sunday at a raucous Allianz Arena is right up there. “That was one of the great football experiences that I’ve ever had,” the seven-time Super Bowl champion said. “It says a lot for 23 years in the league.” Brady stayed undefeated abroad by…


A Tragic Accident Cut His Life Short, but His Legacy for Aspiring Football Athletes Continues to This Day

In 1994, a shy, flabby teen donning big, thick, black glasses and an unprecedented wholesome disposition walked onto the field of the University of Arkansas Razorbacks, and changed the way walk-ons would be viewed forever in America’s all time favorite sport. “Brandon, I think, was born to inspire in a different way than most,” said…


Brady Has ‘Zero’ Remorse About Return, Is Gifted Lederhosen

MUNICH—Tom Brady got a full dose of Germany on Friday when he was presented with Bavarian lederhosen before being questioned about his personal life. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback responded that he doesn’t feel remorse returning for another season. “Zero, no, definitely not,” Brady told a crowded news conference at a Bayern Munich facility ahead…