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Buccaneers-Saints tilt involves QBs with similar stories and plenty to prove
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tampa Bay Buccaneers starting quarterback Baker Mayfield and New Orleans Saints backup Jameis Winston are not exactly where they were expected to be at this point in their careers. Both won a Heisman Trophy and were the No. 1 overall selections of their draft...
Browns' No. 1 defense faces toughest test of early season in Ravens' dual-threat QB Lamar Jackson
CLEVELAND (AP) — Joe Burrow got grounded in a rainy season opener. Kenny Pickett was forced to lean on Pittsburgh's defense to score on a Monday night. Ryan Tannehill and the Titans were trampled on Cleveland's home turf. Three up, three down. The first three...
Buccaneers, Saints clash with early edge in NFC South race at stake
TAMPA BAY (2-1) at NEW ORLEANS (2-1) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, Fox OPENING LINE: Saints by 3, according to FanDuel Sportsbook AGAINST THE SPREAD: Buccaneers 2-1, Saints 1-1-1 SERIES RECORD: Saints lead 39-24 LAST MEETING:...
Browns' top-rated defense faces toughest test so far with matchup against QB Lamar Jackson, Ravens
BALTIM0RE (2-1) at CLEVELAND (2-1) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: Browns by 2 1/2. SERIES RECORD: Ravens lead 35-13. LAST MEETING: Browns beat Ravens 13-3 on Dec. 22, 2022, in Cleveland. LAST WEEK:...
Saints' Alvin Kamara 'explosive' in return to practice. Derek Carr's status uncertain
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — A well-rested, healthy and vigorous Alvin Kamara was back on the Saints' practice field Wednesday, looking “explosive” in the words of coach Dennis Allen. New Orleans' injured quarterback, Derek Carr, watched practice snaps unfold from behind the action,...
Eagles' defense continues to shut down running games and force turnovers in 3-0 start
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts, the “ tush push" and suddenly one of the best rushing offenses in the NFL get the bulk of the love for the Eagles’ second straight 3-0 start. Don’t forget about the defense. The Eagles' D — full of new starters and new...
Bowles: Buccaneers' loss to unbeaten Eagles not necessarily a measuring stick for his young team
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Whether the Tampa Bay Buccaneers want to concede it or not, the team’s first loss of the season showed there’s a sizeable gap between them and the NFL’s elite teams. The offense sputtered and a normally reliable defense struggled, too, in falling to the...
Police are investigating if unprescribed drugs factored into death of ex-NFL player Mike Williams
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Police are investigating the death of former NFL player Mike Williams in Tampa after getting information that he may have received unprescribed drugs from someone while hospitalized after a construction site accident. The Tampa Police Department said in an email...
The Philadelphia Eagles' 'tush push' is becoming the NFL's most unstoppable play
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The most unstoppable play in the NFL was on full display under the bright lights Monday night. When the Philadelphia Eagles need a yard, they often resort to the “tush push. ” Quarterback Jalen Hurts lines up under center with two or three...
Mayfield, Buccaneers' offense struggle in 25-11 loss to defending NFC champion Eagles
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Baker Mayfield is no longer unbeaten with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The much-traveled quarterback played turnover-free ball in helping the Bucs (2-1) to wins over Minnesota and Chicago in the first two weeks of the season. Things didn't go nearly...
