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Texans look for answers after embarrassing 31-2 home loss to the Ravens

Dec. 25, 2024 21:54 PM EST

HOUSTON (AP) — Quarterback C.J. Stroud summed up Houston’s performance in an embarrassing 31-2 loss to Baltimore on Wednesday. “Sometimes you go out there and lay an egg,” Stroud said. “It’s not easy to say that, but that’s what happened. Didn’t play well from the...

Lamar Jackson breaks NFL QB rushing record, accounts for 3 TDs in Ravens' 31-2 romp over Texans

Dec. 25, 2024 21:26 PM EST

HOUSTON (AP) — Lamar Jackson broke the NFL career rushing record for quarterbacks in the Baltimore Ravens' victory over the Houston Texans on Wednesday. A highlight came when Jackson dashed 48 yards for a touchdown on a run where he reached a career-best top speed of 21.25 mph. ...

Beyoncé's performance highlighted Netflix's NFL debut on Christmas Day

Dec. 25, 2024 19:51 PM EST

Beyoncé provided more excitement than either game during Netflix’s NFL debut on Christmas Day. Riding into her halftime appearance on a white horse, the 32-time Grammy winner rocked her hometown Houston crowd with a nearly 13-minute performance on Wednesday. She...

1,000-yard rushers are keeping pace with 1,000-yard receivers for a change in the NFL

Dec. 25, 2024 09:53 AM EST

Inside the Numbers dives into NFL statistics, streaks and trends each week. For more Inside the Numbers, head here. ___ Led by free-agent bargains Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry, the number of big-play running backs is rivaling the number of high-production wide...

Texans get visit from longtime foe Derrick Henry when the Ravens visit on Christmas Day

Dec. 24, 2024 15:41 PM EST

HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans didn’t need to see what Baltimore’s Derrick Henry is doing this season to be reminded of just how dangerous he can be. He ran all over the Texans for years while playing in the AFC South for the Tennessee Titans. Henry and the...

Chiefs head to Pittsburgh on Christmas hoping to lock up the top seed in the AFC

Dec. 24, 2024 15:03 PM EST

Kansas City (14-1) at Pittsburgh (10-5) Wednesday, 1 p.m., EST, Netflix. BetMGM NFL Odds: Chiefs by 2 1/2. Against the spread: Chiefs 7-8; Steelers 10-5 Series record: Steelers lead 25-14. Last meeting: Chiefs beat Steelers...

Saquon Barkley is chasing Eric Dickerson's NFL season rushing record. Can he do it?

Dec. 23, 2024 13:49 PM EST

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Saquon Barkley has more meaningful football to play this season — giving the Philadelphia Eagles running back a better chance at making a serious run at breaking Eric Dickerson’s season rushing record. Barkley ran for 109 yards and two touchdowns in the...

On Football: Falcons and Buccaneers flip spots atop the NFC South and playoff races tighten up

Dec. 23, 2024 12:47 PM EST

The 49ers, Cowboys and Cardinals are out of the playoff race. The Falcons took control of their hopes with help, and the Colts, Dolphins and Bengals kept slim chances alive. The NFL ’s playoff picture became clearer Sunday. With two weeks remaining, three of eight...

Ravens finally got the breaks in their series with Pittsburgh, and they won convincingly

Dec. 22, 2024 15:17 PM EST

BALTIMORE (AP) — Fortune finally smiled on the Baltimore Ravens in their heated rivalry with Pittsburgh. The Ravens recovered three of their own fumbles — and one big one by the Steelers. And when the game seemed to be going down to the wire like so many others in this series,...

Josh Jacobs re-emerging as one of the NFL's elite RBs again in his first season with Packers

Dec. 22, 2024 13:26 PM EST

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — All Josh Jacobs needed was a change of scenery to regain his status as one of the NFL’s top running backs. After enduring the worst season of his career last year in Las Vegas, Jacobs has bounced back in a big way with the Green Bay Packers. Jacobs has...