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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...

NFL on Netflix: Christmas Day games are a 1st for streaming giant

Dec. 24, 2024 17:51 PM EST

Netflix will have one of its biggest days Wednesday since the site launched in 1998 when it airs two NFL games for the first time. “NFL Christmas Gameday on Netflix” begins with a two-hour pregame show at 11 a.m., before Pittsburgh hosts Kansas City. Baltimore faces Houston in...

Players have mixed feelings about being on the road on Christmas as NFL adds more holiday games

Dec. 24, 2024 17:42 PM EST

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Asked if there was any special meaning to playing on Christmas for a second straight season, Lamar Jackson paused for several seconds before answering. That said it all. “I mean, it is,” he finally replied, trying to be diplomatic....

Colorado adds record insurance coverage for Sanders and Hunter with both playing in Alamo Bowl

Dec. 24, 2024 17:26 PM EST

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Colorado secured what it said was record insurance coverage for quarterback Shedeur Sanders and Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter as the star duo opted to complete their college careers in the Alamo Bowl rather than sit out and prepare for the NFL draft. ...

Ravens visit Texans on Christmas Day, needing win to keep AFC North title hopes alive

Dec. 24, 2024 14:26 PM EST

Baltimore (10-5) at Houston (9-6) Wednesday, 4:30 p.m., EST, Netflix. BetMGM NFL Odds: Ravens by 5 1/2. Against the spread: Ravens 8-6-1; Texans 6-7-2. Series record: Ravens lead 12-2. Last meeting: Ravens beat Texans 34-10...

NFL players who use platform to share their faith say it's their duty to spread their love of Jesus

Dec. 24, 2024 13:32 PM EST

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Jake Bates  was standing on the turf in his hometown of Houston when asked to reflect on an unlikely journey from learning how to sell bricks to making game-winning kicks for the  Detroit Lions. Bates used his platform as an NFL player to spread his...

TE Jonnu Smith's career year with the Dolphins has been 8 seasons in the making

Dec. 24, 2024 12:22 PM EST

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Dolphins tight end Jonnu Smith looked up at the jumbotron at Hard Rock Stadium and saw a piece of history written next to his name. He'd just broken Miami's single-season record for receptions (76) and yards (802) for a tight end, making him the most...

Nikki Glaser uses Prime Video's NFL postgame show appearances to help prepare for Golden Globes

Dec. 24, 2024 11:35 AM EST

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — What do Tom Brady, Taylor Swift and comedy have to do with learning about football? In the case of Nikki Glaser, it is all intertwined. Glaser has become a familiar face to football fans this season. Her breakthrough performance at the Tom...

Nothing's guaranteed, but Bucs need to win out to give themselves best shot to make the playoffs

Dec. 23, 2024 18:56 PM EST

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay's surest path to the NFL playoffs is a division championship. The Buccaneers will need help to repeat in the NFC South, but only if they first and foremost give themselves a chance. That means winning their remaining games at home against...

Patriots coach Jerod Mayo believes narrow loss to Bills shows potential of his young team

Dec. 23, 2024 18:28 PM EST

Several times following New England’s 24-21 loss to the Buffalo Bills, Patriots coach Jerod Mayo said he wanted to review the game film before making a final assessment of his team’s performance. He did, and on Monday he said the overarching feeling he was left with was one of...