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Steelers and Raiders both have room to improve heading into Sunday night matchup
PITTSBURGH (1-1) AT LAS VEGAS (1-1) Sunday, 8:20 p.m. EDT, NBC OPENING LINE: Raiders by 2 1/2, according to FanDuel SportsBook. AGAINST THE SPREAD: Pittsburgh 1-1; Las Vegas 1-1. SERIES RECORD: Raiders lead...
Nick Chubb's injury underscores running backs' pleas for bigger contracts and teams' fears
Nick Chubb’s injury underscores why running backs want better contracts and why NFL teams are reluctant to pay them. Chubb’s season ended abruptly when he suffered the devastating knee injury that was too gruesome for replay in Cleveland’s loss to Pittsburgh on Monday night....
Steelers and Raiders are in similar positions entering Sunday night matchup
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The similarities between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Las Vegas Raiders are numerous. Both teams are 1-1, but could just as easily be 0-2 given their subpar performances. Neither side has been able to run the ball, the quarterback play has been erratic, the...
Bills are visiting Washington for the first time since 2015. The Commanders are 2-0
BUFFALO (1-1) at WASHINGTON (2-0) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS BETTING LINE: Bills by 6 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook AGAINST THE SPREAD: Buffalo 1-1; Washington 1-1 SERIES RECORD: Bills lead series 10-6. LAST MEETING:...
Raiders' Crosby is facing even more attention from opposing offenses with Chandler Jones out
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Almost lost in the Chandler Jones situation is the effect his absence has had on the Raiders defensive line. In trying to make up the difference at one of the defensive end positions, Las Vegas has used a tackle in Jerry Tillery, an undersized Malcolm Koonce...
Raiders place defensive end Chandler Jones on reserve/non-football illness list
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders placed defensive end Chandler Jones on the reserve/non-football illness list on Wednesday, meaning he will miss at least the next four games. Jones criticized owner Mark Davis, coach Josh McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler in a...
Grievance filed by NFL says players' union leaders advised running backs to fake injuries
The NFL has filed a grievance against the NFL Players Association, alleging that union leaders, including President JC Tretter, have advised running backs to “consider feigning or exaggerating injuries” to help increase their leverage in contract negotiations. The grievance was...
Run game, downfield passing and pass rush are deficiencies for the Raiders
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Through two games — including in the 17-16 victory at Denver a week ago — some disturbing trends have emerged for the Las Vegas Raiders. They haven't been able to run the ball even with the reigning rushing champion in their backfield. The Raiders haven't...
Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills return to the basics in rebounding from season-opening dud
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Every so often, the head-strong Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills need a reminder that each player needs to stick to their individual role, or as coach Sean McDermott often preaches — their one-eleventh. It’s a lesson that appeared to be reinforced over...
Patriots draw praise for their innovative play design on blocked field goal
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Patriots may be 0-2, but the day after their 24-17 loss to Miami, coach Bill Belichick and his staff were once again being praised around the NFL for their creativity. Brenden Schooler blocked a 49-yard field-goal try by the Dolphins' Jason Sanders on...
