Lamar Jackson has had problems against the Steelers. Now he'll finally have a big home crowd to help

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Lamar Jackson's struggles against Pittsburgh have been well documented. Now he'll finally have help he's never enjoyed before in this rivalry — from a packed stadium that's actually cheering for him. This weekend's showdown between the...

Browns running back Nick Chubb goes on injured reserve after 4-time Pro Bowler breaks his foot

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, officially ending a comeback season after he suffered a severe knee injury last year. Chubb broke his foot early in the second half of Sunday's 21-7 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs....

RFK Stadium site provision included in federal spending bill, a win for the Commanders and NFL

The Washington Commanders are another step closer to the possibility of returning to the franchise’s old home in the nation’s capital. A provision to transfer the land that is the site of the old RFK Stadium from the federal government to the District of Columbia is included in...

NFL has a record number of playoff clinches and bottom dwellers with 3 weeks to go

Inside the Numbers dives into NFL statistics, streaks and trends each week. For more Inside the Numbers, head here. ___ There might by more intrigue in the race for the No. 1 pick than in the race to make the playoffs in the final three weeks. There's...

Chargers turn attention to Broncos while trying to address struggles on defense

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — If there was ever a week for the Los Angeles Chargers' defense to be thankful about a short turnaround between games, it's this one. After allowing 512 yards in a 40-17 loss to Tampa Bay on Sunday, the Chargers have moved on to preparing for Denver and...

Falcons name rookie Michael Penix Jr. as starting QB, benching veteran Kirk Cousins

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons are turning to rookie Michael Penix Jr. as their starting quarterback and benching veteran Kirk Cousins as they fight for their first playoff berth since 2017. Coach Raheem Morris announced the decision in a statement Tuesday night. ...

Falcons turn to Penix at QB as they try to keep NFC South title hopes alive

ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta is a contender in the weak NFC South despite another shaky performance from quarterback Kirk Cousins that led the Falcons to bench him in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr. An ugly 15-9 win at the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday night moved the Falcons to 7-7, one...

Atlanta Falcons name Michael Penix Jr. starting quarterback, benching veteran Kirk Cousins

Two-time All-Pro safety Budda Baker signs 3-year deal to stay with the Cardinals through 2027

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Two-time All-Pro safety Budda Baker signed a three-year deal on Tuesday to stay with the Arizona Cardinals through the 2027 season. The 28-year-old Baker's deal is worth $54 million and includes $30 million guaranteed, according to NFL Network and ESPN. Baker...

Browns starting QB Thompson-Robinson against Bengals over turnover-prone Winston, AP source says

CLEVELAND (AP) — Finally, an acceptable turnover for the Browns. Cleveland will start quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson on Sunday in Cincinnati, turning to the second-year QB to replace Jameis Winston after he threw three more interceptions, a person familiar with the decision...