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Anthony Richardson is out to prove himself yet again when Colts and Lions square off
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Richardson looked like a different quarterback when he returned to the Indianapolis Colts' starting lineup last week. He consistently connected with open receivers. He appeared to be in command and he ran with authority. Now, last year's...
Anthony Richardson tries to take another big step by helping Colts navigate matchup with Lions
Detroit (9-1) at Indianapolis (5-6) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox BetMGM NFL odds: Lions by 7 1/2. Against the spread: Lions 8-2, Colts 8-3. Series record: Colts lead 22-19-2. Last meeting: Colts beat Lions 41-21 in Detroit on...
The bungling Bengals are wasting prolific seasons from their biggest stars
Inside the Numbers dives into NFL statistics, streaks and trends each week. For more Inside the Numbers, head here. ___ The Cincinnati Bengals' stars are performing at an extremely high level. Joe Burrow leads the NFL in yards passing and TD passes,...
Cowboys fall at home again after piece of roof comes down before loss to Texans
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Things were literally falling from the sky even before the Dallas Cowboys lost yet another home game. The roof at AT&T Stadium can be fixed. As for the problems plaguing the Cowboys this season, especially in their home building, maybe not after a 34-10...
Lions haven't taken any opponent lightly on the way to 9-1 record
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions were on the verge of their first Super Bowl appearance, but couldn't finish off the San Francisco 49ers in last season's NFC championship game. This year, they have developed a killer instinct. Entering their matchup Sunday with Mac...
Doug Pederson on his job status entering Jaguars' bye week: 'I can't control that'
DETROIT (AP) — Doug Pederson has a Super Bowl ring as a player and as a coach, so he understands life at the top of the NFL. Right now, he's at the bottom. Pederson acknowledged his shaky job status Sunday after his Jacksonville Jaguars were humiliated by the Detroit...
Lions lose starting LB Alex Anzalone for 6 to 8 weeks with broken forearm
DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone broke his left forearm Sunday and is expected to miss six to eight weeks, another blow to a defense that has been hit hard by injuries. Anzalone had three solo tackles and assisted on two stops during Detroit's 52-6 win over the...
Jared Goff and NFC-leading Lions score at will in 52-6 win over Jaguars
DETROIT (AP) — Jared Goff stood on the sideline wearing a baseball cap in the fourth quarter while his teammates finished off another rout. Goff threw two of his four touchdown passes to Amon-Ra St. Brown, David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs combined for three rushing TDs and the...
Vikings visit woeful Titans, looking to stay perfect against AFC this season
Minnesota (7-2) at Tennessee (2-7) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS. BetMGM NFL Odds: Vikings by 6. Against the spread: Vikings 6-3; Titans 1-8. Series record: Vikings lead 9-5. Last meeting: Titans won 31-30 at Minnesota on Sept....
Matthew Stafford will be trying to erase bitter memories when Rams visit Patriots
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Matthew Stafford remembers what didn’t go right during his last visit to New England, in 2014 when he was still with the Detroit Lions. “We came in with I think the No. 1 or top five rush defense in the league. I’m not sure they ran it once,”...
