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Allen and Bills overcome Rodgers' Hail Mary and beat Jets 23-20 to take control in AFC East
Read full article: Allen and Bills overcome Rodgers' Hail Mary and beat Jets 23-20 to take control in AFC EastJosh Allen and the Buffalo Bills overcame a Hail Mary touchdown throw by Aaron Rodgers as the first half ended to beat the New York Jets 23-20 and take control of the AFC East.
Jets add backup QB Tyrod Taylor, keep K Greg Zuerlein and add O-line, D-line help, AP sources say
Read full article: Jets add backup QB Tyrod Taylor, keep K Greg Zuerlein and add O-line, D-line help, AP sources sayA person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press the New York Jets have agreed to terms on a deal with quarterback Tyrod Taylor.
Bill Belichick loses in possible finale as Patriots coach. Jets snap 15-game skid vs New England
Read full article: Bill Belichick loses in possible finale as Patriots coach. Jets snap 15-game skid vs New EnglandBreece Hall rushed for a career-high 178 yards and a late touchdown and the New York Jets snapped a 15-game losing streak against the Patriots with a 17-3 win in what could have been Bill Belichickโs final game as New Englandโs coach.
Browns without WR Amari Cooper, kicker and punter as they try to clinch playoff berth against Jets
Read full article: Browns without WR Amari Cooper, kicker and punter as they try to clinch playoff berth against JetsCleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper will miss Thursday nightโs game against the New York Jets with a heel injury sustained in a record-setting performance last week.
Jacobs rushes for 116 yards as Raiders improve to 2-0 under Pierce, beat Jets 16-12
Read full article: Jacobs rushes for 116 yards as Raiders improve to 2-0 under Pierce, beat Jets 16-12Josh Jacobs rushed for 116 yards, Aidan OโConnell connected with fellow rookie Michael Mayer for the gameโs only touchdown, and the Las Vegas Raiders improved to 2-0 under interim coach Antonio Pierce, beating the New York Jets 16-12.
Hall runs for a late TD and the Jets shock the Eagles 20-14 to send Philly to its first loss
Read full article: Hall runs for a late TD and the Jets shock the Eagles 20-14 to send Philly to its first lossBreece Hall ran for an 8-yard touchdown with 1:46 remaining, one play after Tony Adams intercepted Jalen Hurts, and the New York Jets held on to shock the previously undefeated Philadelphia Eagles 20-14 for their first win against them.
Wilson solid as a backup as Jets begin Rodgers Era with 21-16 loss to Browns in Hall of Fame game
Read full article: Wilson solid as a backup as Jets begin Rodgers Era with 21-16 loss to Browns in Hall of Fame gameZach Wilson showed he can still move New Yorkโs offense as a backup but the Jets kicked off the Aaron Rodgers Era with a 21-16 loss to the Cleveland Browns in the Hall of Fame game.
Flacco rallies Jets to stunning 31-30 comeback over Browns
Read full article: Flacco rallies Jets to stunning 31-30 comeback over BrownsJoe Flaccoโs 15-yard touchdown pass to rookie Garrett Wilson with 22 seconds left rallied the New York Jets to a 31-30 win over the Cleveland Browns who blew a two-touchdown lead in the final two minutes.
Defense lifts Dallas to 27-17 victory over sinking Saints
Read full article: Defense lifts Dallas to 27-17 victory over sinking SaintsCeeDee Lamb had 122 yards from scrimmage, Tony Pollard had a 58-yard touchdown run and the Dallas defense produced timely sacks and turnovers in the Cowboys' 27-17 win over the New Orleans Saints.
Raiders beat Cowboys 36-33 in OT on field goal after penalty
Read full article: Raiders beat Cowboys 36-33 in OT on field goal after penaltyDaniel Carlson kicked a 29-yard field goal in overtime after Anthony Brownโs fourth pass-interference penalty kept the drive alive, and the Las Vegas Raiders beat the Dallas Cowboys 36-33 on Thursday.
Prescott TD pass lifts Cowboys to 35-29 OT win over Pats
Read full article: Prescott TD pass lifts Cowboys to 35-29 OT win over PatsDak Prescott threw 35-yard touchdown pass to CeeDee Lamb in overtime, and the Dallas Cowboys survived a wild finish to beat New England 35-29, their first win over Bill Belichickโs Patriots.
Brady throws for 379 yards, 4 TDs, Bucs beat Cowboys 31-29
Read full article: Brady throws for 379 yards, 4 TDs, Bucs beat Cowboys 31-29Tom Brady threw for 379 yards and four touchdowns, helping the defending Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers kick off the NFL season with a mistake-filled 31-29 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night.
6-win Giants outlast Cowboys, stay in running for NFC East
Read full article: 6-win Giants outlast Cowboys, stay in running for NFC EastWashington would claim the NFC East with a win or tie. โI wonโt be caught dead in an Eagles hat," said receiver Sterling Shepard, the only player left from New York's last playoff appearance in 2016. Limited to 26 points over its previous three games, the Giants' 31st-ranked offense busted out with 239 yards and 20 points in the first half. Giants: Williams had seven tackles, three sacks and hit the quarterback five times. Giants: LB Blake Martinez left the game briefly after appearing to injure his left ankle or foot in the third quarter.
Cowboys beat Eagles 37-17, stay alive with Washington loss
Read full article: Cowboys beat Eagles 37-17, stay alive with Washington lossDallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) and wide receiver Amari Cooper (19) celebrate a touchdown catch by Lamb in the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 27. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)ARLINGTON, Texas โ Andy Dalton threw for 377 yards and three touchdowns, two to Michael Gallup, and the Dallas Cowboys stayed alive in the playoff race with a 37-17 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. Dallas can overtake Washington (6-9) with a win at the New York Giants and a Washington loss to the Eagles on the final weekend of the regular season. The Giants (5-10) can get in by beating the Cowboys if Washington loses. UP NEXTPhiladelphia has Dallas' fate in its hands at home against Washington in the regular-season finale.
Dalton returns to Cincy, leads Cowboys over Bengals 30-7
Read full article: Dalton returns to Cincy, leads Cowboys over Bengals 30-7Dallas Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton (14) celebrates a touchdown throw with wide receiver Amari Cooper (19) in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)CINCINNATI โ Andy Dalton was good enough in his return to Cincinnati, tossing two touchdown passes and helping lead the Dallas Cowboys to a 30-7 win over the Bengals on Sunday. The Bengals fumbled the ball away on their first three drives, one fumble returned for a touchdown, and leading to 17 first-half points by the Cowboys (4-9). Dalton was serviceable, going 16 for 23 for 185 yards, as the Cowboys stayed in contention in the weak NFC East. Dalton signed with the Cowboys as a backup, and stepped in when Dak Prescott went down.
Jackson, Ravens run past Cowboys 34-17 to end 3-game slide
Read full article: Jackson, Ravens run past Cowboys 34-17 to end 3-game slideBaltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) runs with the ball while scoring a touchdown on a keeper against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of an NFL football game, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, in Baltimore. The Ravens averaged 7.9 yards per carry and prevailed despite getting only 107 yards passing from Jackson. That led to a Dallas field goal, but Jackson answered with a 37-yard touchdown run on a fourth-and-2 play. Tony Pollard took the subsequent kickoff 66 yards to set up a 13-yard touchdown pass from Dalton to Michael Gallup. An interception by rookie Patrick Queen set up a 38-yard touchdown pass from Jackson to Miles Boykin for a 14-10 lead.
Eagles beat Cowboys 23-9 in sloppy battle for first place
Read full article: Eagles beat Cowboys 23-9 in sloppy battle for first placePhiladelphia Eagles' Travis Fulgham (13) celebrates with teammates after catching a touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
Eagles beat Cowboys 23-9 in sloppy battle for first place
Read full article: Eagles beat Cowboys 23-9 in sloppy battle for first placePhiladelphia Eagles' Travis Fulgham (13) celebrates with teammates after catching a touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Philadelphia. Carson Wentz threw a pair of touchdown passes to overcome four turnovers, Rodney McLeod returned a fumble 53 yards for a score and the Eagles beat the Dallas Cowboys 23-9 on Sunday night. โA win is a win,โ Eagles coach Doug Pederson said. The Cowboys then had an excellent opportunity after Donovan Wilson strip-sacked Wentz and recovered at the Eagles 25. Dallas had a first down at the Eagles 4 before Brandon Graham stripped DiNucci on second down and recovered.
Social media reaction swift after Prescott's gruesome injury
Read full article: Social media reaction swift after Prescott's gruesome injuryDallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) is tackled by New York Giants cornerback Logan Ryan, rear, in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. Prescott suffered a lower right leg injury on the play. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)ARLINGTON, Texas โ Dak Prescott's brother wasted little time trying to show the upbeat side of the Dallas quarterback in a hospital bed after a gruesome ankle injury that ended his season Sunday. The rush of well wishes on social media was even faster during what ended up being a 37-34 victory for the Cowboys over the winless New York Giants. Former Dallas quarterback and Pro Football Hall of Famer Troy Aikman and reigning Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes of Kansas City were among them.
Prescott has gruesome injury, Cowboys rally to beat Giants
Read full article: Prescott has gruesome injury, Cowboys rally to beat GiantsDallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, right, looks off as first responders and team medical personnel assist Prescott after he suffered a lower right leg injury running the ball against the New York Giants in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Prescott has gruesome injury, Cowboys rally to beat Giants
Read full article: Prescott has gruesome injury, Cowboys rally to beat GiantsDallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, right, looks off as first responders and team medical personnel assist Prescott after he suffered a lower right leg injury running the ball against the New York Giants in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)ARLINGTON, Texas โ After Dak Prescott's season ended on a gruesome ankle injury, his running mate for all five of their seasons with the Dallas Cowboys had a hard time getting through the post-game interview. Prescott reached for the leg as he writhed in pain, and TV images showed his right foot bent at an awkward angle away from his leg. Three of Graham Gano's four field goals were from at least 50 yards for the Giants, from 55, 50 and 54. Cowboys: DT Trysten Hill was carted off with a right knee on New York's first drive of the second half.
Wilson throws 5 more TDs, Seahawks topple Cowboys 38-31
Read full article: Wilson throws 5 more TDs, Seahawks topple Cowboys 38-31Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) tosses the ball as he stands with running back Travis Homer (25) after Metcalf scored a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Wilson throws 5 more TD passes, Seahawks beat Cowboys 38-31
Read full article: Wilson throws 5 more TD passes, Seahawks beat Cowboys 38-31Metcalf caught a 29-yard touchdown pass from Wilson with 1:47 remaining, and the Seattle Seahawks held off the Dallas Cowboys 38-31 on Sunday. Wilson threw five touchdown passes, setting a record for most scoring passes in the first three games of a season with 14. Wilson became the first QB to have at least four TD passes in each of the first three games. But when Seattle needed a big play late, Wilson floated a pass into the end zone for Metcalf. But Prescott threw TD passes of 42 yards to Cedrick Wilson and 43 yards to Michael Gallup, and Greg Zuerleinโs 42-yard field goal with 4:03 left gave Dallas a 31-30 lead.
Column: Another grim chapter for Atlanta's sports history
Read full article: Column: Another grim chapter for Atlanta's sports historyDallas Cowboys cornerback C.J. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)ATLANTA โ As the ball spun slowly along the turf at Jerryโs World, the black-clad players backing away like it was a live grenade, Atlantaโs grim sports history flooded the consciousness. There was never any doubt a Dallas player would fall on the onside kick before the Falcons did. There was never any doubt the game-winning kick would almost perfectly split the uprights, handing a team from Atlanta an almost unfathomable defeat. The Falcons led 20-0 in the first quarter after Dallas fumbled the ball away three times.
Cowboys' rally stuns Falcons 40-39 in McCarthy's home debut
Read full article: Cowboys' rally stuns Falcons 40-39 in McCarthy's home debutDallas Cowboys' Chris Jones (6) and others celebrate with kicker Greg Zuerlein (2) after Zuerlein kicked a field goal to help the Cowboys to a 40-39 win against the Atlanta Falcons in an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Cowboys' rally stuns Falcons 40-39 in McCarthy's home debut
Read full article: Cowboys' rally stuns Falcons 40-39 in McCarthy's home debutDallas Cowboys' Chris Jones (6) and others celebrate with kicker Greg Zuerlein (2) after Zuerlein kicked a field goal to help the Cowboys to a 40-39 win against the Atlanta Falcons in an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)ARLINGTON, Texas โ One gamble after another failed for coach Mike McCarthy in his home debut with the Dallas Cowboys. Greg Zuerlein kicked a 46-yard field goal as time expired, and the Cowboys overcame four fumbles and a 20-point deficit in the first quarter to beat the Atlanta Falcons 40-39 on Sunday. The Falcons pushed the lead to 39-24 on Younghoe Koo's fourth field goal with just under eight minutes left. Calvin Ridley was the leader for the Falcons this week with 109 yards and two touchdowns.
You can't say the crowds influenced rusty NFL officials
Read full article: You can't say the crowds influenced rusty NFL officialsโFor one, he was clamping me the whole time,โ Green complained afterward, saying the officials should call it both ways. โHonestly, it reminded me of the times I was back at the College of San Mateo, my junior college,โ Edelman said. It brought me back at least to high school, junior college, college. In some ways, it brings the game back to why you started playing, just to love playing the game. ___With contributions from AP Pro Football Writer Dave Campbell and AP Sports Writers Tim Booth, Larry Lage and Kyle Hightower.