Tag: NFL

Justin Herbert Helps Chargers Beat Raiders

Justin Herbert threw for 279 yards and three touchdowns and the Los Angeles Chargers never trailed in their 24–19 victory over the visiting Las Vegas Raiders in the afternoon on Sept. 11. Herbert was 26–for–34 passing with touchdown passes of 1, 23 and 18 yards, while Austin Ekeler was held to 36 rushing yards on…


Steelers Swarm Joe Burrow, Earn 23–20 OT Win Over Bengals

Chris Boswell booted a 53-yard field goal as time expired in overtime to give the visiting Pittsburgh Steelers a 23–20 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday in the season opener for both teams. Mitch Trubisky completed passes of 26 and 10 yards to Pat Freiermuth on the decisive drive to set up Boswell’s kick….


Buffalo Bills Blow out Champion Rams 31–10 in Season Opener

INGLEWOOD, Calif.—Josh Allen passed for 297 yards while accounting for four touchdowns, Von Miller had two of Buffalo’s seven sacks, and the Bills stamped themselves as a clear contender for the Rams’ Super Bowl crown with a 31–10 victory over Los Angeles on Thursday night. Gabe Davis, Isaiah McKenzie and Stefon Diggs caught TD passes…


Sean McVay, GM Les Snead Extend Deals With Rams Through 2026

LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay and general manager Les Snead have agreed to contract extensions through the 2026 season, keeping the defending Super Bowl champions’ brain trust in place with lucrative new deals. The Rams announced the extensions Thursday, several hours before they opened the NFL’s 103rd season by hosting the Buffalo…


Head Coach, General Manager Extend Deals With Rams Through 2026

LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay and general manager Les Snead have agreed to contract extensions through the 2026 season, keeping the defending Super Bowl champions’ brain trust in place with lucrative new deals. The Rams announced the extensions on Sept. 8, several hours before they opened the NFL’s 103rd season by hosting…


Steelers to Retire Franco Harris’ Number, Mark ‘Immaculate Reception’

The Pittsburgh Steelers will retire the No. 32 worn by running back Franco Harris in December to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the play known as the “Immaculate Reception.” Harris will become just the third member of the legendary Steelers franchise—the winner of six Super Bowls—to have his number retired, joining Joe Greene (75) and…


Commanders RB Brian Robinson out at Least Four Games

The Washington Commanders placed running back Brian Robinson Jr. on the reserve/non-football injury list Thursday. That means the rookie, who is recovering from gunshot wounds, will not be able to play until at least Week 5. Robinson, 23, was shot in the glute and leg during an attempted robbery or carjacking Sunday night in the…


Broncos, Russell Wilson Agree to 5-year, $245M Extension

The Denver Broncos are signing quarterback Russell Wilson to a five-year, $245 million contract extension with $165 million in guaranteed money, multiple outlets reported Sept. 1. Wilson will be under contract with the Broncos for seven seasons and $296 million. It’s the first significant signing for the Broncos since billionaire Rob Walton, an heir to…


Commanders Rookie RB Brian Robinson Jr. Shot in Washington

WASHINGTON—Washington Commanders rookie running back Brian Robinson Jr. was shot during an attempted robbery or carjacking, the NFL team said Sunday night. The 23-year-old former Alabama player was taken to a hospital with what the team called non-life-threatening injuries. The team said in a statement staff members were with Robinson at the hospital. Coach Ron…


NFL Preseason Roundup: Chiefs Honor Late Len Dawson

The Kansas City Chiefs won their final preseason game 17–10 over the visiting Green Bay Packers on Thursday, but a first-quarter penalty overshadowed all of the action. Ahead of their first offensive play, the Chiefs (2–1) paid tribute to Hall of Fame quarterback Len Dawson, who died on Wednesday at age 87. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes,…