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Russell Wilson considers himself a student of the game. He's aced his first two starts in Pittsburgh

Oct. 29, 2024 15:32 PM EDT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Russell Wilson was at the Pro Bowl following his breakout rookie season more than a decade ago when he found himself practicing alongside quarterbacks whose resumes he was chasing. Ben Roethlisberger. Drew Brees. Peyton Manning. Eli Manning. Sure, that week in...

Analysis: McManus, Barkley, Payton, Wilson and Chubb all relish returns in Week 7, Adams not so much

Oct. 22, 2024 13:58 PM EDT

Brandon McManus celebrated his game-winning field goal and his return to the NFL by doing — what else? — the Lambeau Leap. Or maybe we should call it the “Lambeau Lift.” “I definitely need to work on my hops," said McManus, who needed help from fans pulling...

As Broncos coach Sean Payton returns to New Orleans, sinking Saints try to stem 4-game skid

Oct. 16, 2024 15:49 PM EDT

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Sean Payton became synonymous with New Orleans during his decade and a half as the Saints coach — an era when the club made the playoffs nine times and won its only Super Bowl. The Denver Broncos' second-year coach will experience the Superdome in a new way on...

Rookie Bo Nix stands up to Sean Payton and stakes his claim as the leader of the red-hot Broncos

Oct. 07, 2024 17:41 PM EDT

DENVER (AP) — Rookie Bo Nix did something Russell Wilson never did last year, hollering back at Sean Payton as he erupted over his quarterback going off-script. The sideline interaction came as the Broncos' offense retreated to the sideline after an open Tony Franklin dropped a...

Jets' Aaron Rodgers becomes the 9th NFL player to throw for 60,000 yards

Oct. 06, 2024 15:21 PM EDT

LONDON (AP) — Aaron Rodgers reached another milestone in his stellar career on Sunday by becoming just the ninth player in NFL history to throw for 60,000 yards in regular-season games. The 40-year-old New York Jets quarterback crossed the threshold when he connected with Tyler...

The Las Vegas Raiders have overcome drama and dysfunction before as they've dominated Denver lately

Oct. 03, 2024 17:13 PM EDT

DENVER (AP) — The Davante Adams drama arrived just in time for the Las Vegas Raiders' trip to Denver, where they'll try to extend their confounding winning streak over the Broncos to nine games. Dysfunction has not waylaid the Raiders during their dominance of their division...

Analysis: Jared Goff's perfect game is a rare feat because many factors prevent QBs from doing it

Oct. 01, 2024 14:14 PM EDT

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. For more On Football analysis, head here. ___ Jared Goff’s perfect game is so rare for an NFL quarterback that only one other player ever threw double-digit passes without an incompletion. ...

Rodgers is on the verge of 60,000 yards passing while lifting Jets' rejuvenated, productive offense

Sep. 25, 2024 16:13 PM EDT

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers was surrounded by a throng of reporters in the middle of the New York Jets ' locker room when Breece Hall found an opening. Just as the running back usually does on the field. Hall playfully asked a question of his quarterback...

Rookie QB Jayden Daniels leads Commanders to a record-setting performance

Sep. 25, 2024 14:13 PM EDT

Inside the Numbers dives into NFL statistics, streaks and trends each week. For more Inside the Numbers, head here. ___ Jayden Daniels did far more than just deliver the first breakthrough performance from this year's heralded class of rookie quarterbacks. ...

Surging Saints aim to rediscover their 'dome' advantage against the frustrated Eagles

Sep. 19, 2024 18:06 PM EDT

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints quarterback Derek Carr hopes to experience the Superdome in a new way on Sunday. The 50-year-old venue, which will host its eighth Super Bowl this February, has in recent years lacked the mix of anticipatory buzz and deafening crescendos that defined big...