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Nick Chubb plows through heavy snow for 2-yard TD, giving Browns 24-19 win over Steelers
Read full article: Nick Chubb plows through heavy snow for 2-yard TD, giving Browns 24-19 win over SteelersNick Chubb ran for a 2-yard touchdown in heavy snow with 57 seconds left, and the Cleveland Browns stunned division rival Pittsburgh 24-19, ending the Steelers’ five-game winning streak.
Winston throws 3 TD passes as Browns stun Jackson, Ravens 29-24 to end 5-game losing streak
Read full article: Winston throws 3 TD passes as Browns stun Jackson, Ravens 29-24 to end 5-game losing streakJameis Winston threw a 38-yard touchdown pass — his third of the game — to Cedric Tillman with 59 seconds left as the Cleveland Browns beat Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens 29-24 to snap a five-game losing streak.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league still reviewing latest claims against Deshaun Watson
Read full article: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league still reviewing latest claims against Deshaun WatsonNFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said the league is still reviewing the latest claims of sexual assault and battery against Deshaun Watson.
Browns release QB Tyler Huntley, leaving them with 3. Deshaun Watson's contract reworked for 2024
Read full article: Browns release QB Tyler Huntley, leaving them with 3. Deshaun Watson's contract reworked for 2024The Cleveland Browns released quarterback Tyler Huntley, who was signed as a free agent in March after the team was ravaged by injuries last season and started five QBs.
Browns are adding Jameis Winston to back up Deshaun Watson, AP source says
Read full article: Browns are adding Jameis Winston to back up Deshaun Watson, AP source saysA person with knowledge of the negotiations says the Cleveland Browns have agreed to sign quarterback Jameis Winston as a backup for Deshaun Watson.
Saints players defy their own coaches and score from kneel-down formation, angering the Falcons
Read full article: Saints players defy their own coaches and score from kneel-down formation, angering the FalconsReserve quarterback Jameis Winston and New Orleans’ offense capped off a convincing victory with an aggressive play call that defied the orders of their own coaches and upset the rival Atlanta Falcons.
Sam LaPorta has career day for Lions, Saints QB Derek Carr hurt as Detroit wins 33-28
Read full article: Sam LaPorta has career day for Lions, Saints QB Derek Carr hurt as Detroit wins 33-28Sam LaPorta had career highs of nine catches for 140 yards, including an early touchdown and a crucial first-down snag in the final minutes, and the Detroit Lions beat the reeling New Orleans Saints 33-28.
Vikings top Saints 27-19 for 5th straight win on Dobbs' dazzling half, Winston's late INTs
Read full article: Vikings top Saints 27-19 for 5th straight win on Dobbs' dazzling half, Winston's late INTsJoshua Dobbs threw for a career-high 268 yards and contributed two touchdowns in his first start for Minnesota as the Vikings held on to beat the New Orleans Saints 27-19 for their fifth straight victory.
Jordan Love rallies Packers to 18-17 win after Saints lose Derek Carr to shoulder injury
Read full article: Jordan Love rallies Packers to 18-17 win after Saints lose Derek Carr to shoulder injuryJordan Love rallied Green Bay from a 17-point, fourth-quarter deficit in his first career home start Sunday as the Packers won 18-17 over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.
Saints' Derek Carr getting evaluated for shoulder injury after loss to Packers
Read full article: Saints' Derek Carr getting evaluated for shoulder injury after loss to PackersNew Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr being evaluated after hurting his shoulder when he was sacked in the third quarter of an 18-17 loss to the Green Bay Packers.
Cardinals use two pick-6s in first half to down Saints 42-34
Read full article: Cardinals use two pick-6s in first half to down Saints 42-34Marco Wilson and Isaiah Simmons scored touchdowns on two pick-6s late in the first half and used that stunning change in momentum to lift the Arizona Cardinals over the New Orleans Saints 42-34.
Vikings hang on for 28-25 win over Saints in London
Read full article: Vikings hang on for 28-25 win over Saints in LondonGreg Joseph kicked a 47-yard field goal with 24 seconds left and the Minnesota Vikings hung on for a 28-25 win over New Orleans at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium when the Saints’ Wil Lutz’s 61-yard tying attempt hit the left upright and then the crossbar as time expired.
Bucs' Evans, Saints' Lattimore, ejected in latest dust-up
Read full article: Bucs' Evans, Saints' Lattimore, ejected in latest dust-upBuccaneers receiver Mike Evans and Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore both were ejected for their involvement in a several-player, after-the-whistle scrap in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s meeting in the Superdome.
Saints scratch dynamic RB Kamara vs. Bucs with rib injury
Read full article: Saints scratch dynamic RB Kamara vs. Bucs with rib injuryThe Saints have scratched top running back Alvin Kamara from the lineup against Tampa Bay because of a rib injury that has bothered him since New Orleans’ Week 1 victory at Atlanta.
Defending Super Bowl champion Rams open season as underdogs
Read full article: Defending Super Bowl champion Rams open season as underdogsMatthew Stafford, Aaron Donald and the Los Angeles Rams will raise their Super Bowl banner Thursday night before kicking off the NFL season at home where they became the second straight team to hoist the Vince Lombardi trophy in their own stadium.
Notable suspensions under NFL’s personal conduct policy
Read full article: Notable suspensions under NFL’s personal conduct policyCleveland quarterback Deshaun Watson was suspended for 11 games for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy following accusations of sexual misconduct made against him by two dozen women in Texas when he played for Houston.
All eyes on the NFL's pending decision on Deshaun Watson
Read full article: All eyes on the NFL's pending decision on Deshaun WatsonThe Cleveland Browns and football fans everywhere are waiting for the NFL to determine an appropriate penalty for star quarterback Deshaun Watson, who is accused of sexual misconduct by 24 women.
Saints frustrate Brady again, beat SB champ Buccaneers 9-0
Read full article: Saints frustrate Brady again, beat SB champ Buccaneers 9-0New Orleans’ defense gave Tom Brady fits again, shutting down Tampa Bay’s high-powered offense as the Saints put the Buccaneers’ division title celebration plans on hold with a 9-0 victory over the reigning Super Bowl champions.
US sports leagues cope with COVID-19 outbreaks amid variants
Read full article: US sports leagues cope with COVID-19 outbreaks amid variantsU.S. sports leagues are seeing rapidly increasing COVID-19 outbreaks with dozens of players in health and safety protocols, amid an ongoing surge by the delta variant of the coronavirus and rising cases of the highly transmissible omicron mutation.
Allen throws for 4 TDs as Bills beat hobbled Saints, 31-6
Read full article: Allen throws for 4 TDs as Bills beat hobbled Saints, 31-6Josh Allen passed for 260 yards and four touchdowns, Buffalo’s defense stifled New Orleans’ short-handed offense and the Bills rolled to a 31-6 victory that sent the injury-ravaged Saints to their fourth straight loss.
Prescott, Burrow among NFL's top comeback candidates in 2021
Read full article: Prescott, Burrow among NFL's top comeback candidates in 2021Dak Prescott and Joe Burrow are the top contenders for the NFL's Comeback Player of the Year honors after bouncing back from injuries that ended their 2020 seasons early.
Ryan passes for 343 yards, 2 TDs as Falcons top Saints 27-25
Read full article: Ryan passes for 343 yards, 2 TDs as Falcons top Saints 27-25Matt Ryan hit Cordarrelle Patterson for a 64-yard gain with a minute to go, setting up Younghoe Koo’s 29-yard field goal as time expired, and the Atlanta Falcons defeated the mistake-prone New Orleans Saints 27-25.
Saints capitalize on Seahawks' mistakes for 13-10 win
Read full article: Saints capitalize on Seahawks' mistakes for 13-10 winBrian Johnson kicked a 33-yard field goal with 1:56 remaining in his NFL debut, and the New Orleans Saints capitalized on a series of Seattle mistakes for a 13-10 win over the Seahawks.
Joe Burrow taken to hospital; Daniel Jones carted off field
Read full article: Joe Burrow taken to hospital; Daniel Jones carted off fieldJoe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals was taken to a hospital as a precaution after suffering a bruised throat and Daniel Jones of the New York Giants was carted off the field with a concussion on a rough day for young quarterbacks.
Jones, Barkley lead Giants past Saints, 27-21 in OT
Read full article: Jones, Barkley lead Giants past Saints, 27-21 in OTSaquon Barkley ran for a 6-yard touchdown in overtime after Daniel Jones passed for a career- best 402 yards, and the New York Giants rallied for their first win of the season, 27-21 over the New Orleans Saints.
Winston, Saints, overcome displacement, pound Packers 38-3
Read full article: Winston, Saints, overcome displacement, pound Packers 38-3Jamies Winston passed for five touchdowns, New Orleans intercepted reigning NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers twice, and the Saints kicked off the post-Drew Brees era with a strikingly dominant opening 38-3 victory over the Green Bay Packers.
Payton: Saints planning up to a month away from New Orleans
Read full article: Payton: Saints planning up to a month away from New OrleansNew Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton says the team is investigating the possibility of remaining in the Dallas area for up to a month and opening its regular season against Green Bay in the Cowboys’ home stadium.
AP source: Saints name Jameis Winston Week 1 starting QB
Read full article: AP source: Saints name Jameis Winston Week 1 starting QBA person familiar with the decision says the Saints have selected Jameis Winston to succeed Drew Brees as starting quarterback for their regular season opener against Green Bay on Sept. 12.
Winston TDs highlight Saints' 23-21 preseason win over Jags
Read full article: Winston TDs highlight Saints' 23-21 preseason win over JagsJameis Winston passed for touchdowns of 43 and 29 yards to Marquez Callaway, and the New Orleans Saints defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 23-21 in a preseason game.
SEC dominates NFL draft the way it manhandles college teams
Read full article: SEC dominates NFL draft the way it manhandles college teamsAs the NFL celebrated the conclusion of an in-person draft on the shores of Lake Erie that went swimmingly one year after a virtual event caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, one main fact emerged.
Spend, spend, spend on 2nd day of "legal tampering" in NFL
Read full article: Spend, spend, spend on 2nd day of "legal tampering" in NFL(AP Photo/Gary McCullough, File)For people wondering where is all the free-agent quarterback movement as the NFL's “legal tampering” period enters its second day, well, calm down. He started seven and played in nine games last season for Miami, throwing for 2,091 yards, 13 touchdowns and eight interceptions. He will be replaced as Tua Tagovailoa's backup by Brissett, who will get a one-year, $5 million deal in Miami. The Bengals also reached agreement with Pittsburgh safety Mike Hilton on a four-year, $24 million contract, also according to a person with knowledge of the deal. Kelly signed a three-year, $21 million deal exactly a year ago and started all 16 games at right tackle.
Winston re-joins Saints for 2021 after Brees retirement
Read full article: Winston re-joins Saints for 2021 after Brees retirement(AP Photo/Jason Behnken, File)NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Saints are bringing back quarterback Jameis Winston on a one-year contract. Brady led the Buccaneers to the franchise's second Super Bowl victory while Winston served as a backup for the NFC South Division champion Saints. Winston played only sparingly in his first season in New Orleans, even when Brees missed four games with rib and lung injuries. In all, Winston appeared in four regular season games for New Orleans, completing 7-of-11 passes for 75 yards. “One thing I’m really excited to learn — the most exciting thing — the way this quarterback room functions,” Winston said last April.
Nobody comes for free in NFL free agency that begins Monday
Read full article: Nobody comes for free in NFL free agency that begins MondayRegardless, on Monday, two days before the NFL's 2021 business year begins, the 32 teams and agents for the players will be making deals. “Legal tampering, and tampering is illegal? AdOf course, free agency always is a buyer-beware situation. AdVoila: Lavonte David, a key linebacker, was re-signed, and several other key guys in the title run could be back. “We do have some money from a cap standpoint that we can spend; but again, it’s an interesting year.
Bucs' Arians scoffs at rumors, says he's returning 'for 2'
Read full article: Bucs' Arians scoffs at rumors, says he's returning 'for 2'(AP Photo/Ashley Landis)TAMPA, Fla. – Seconds after linebacker Devin White intercepted a pass in the end zone, Tampa Bay coach Bruce Arians started doling out hugs. Arians unplugged his headset, slipped on a Super Bowl championship hat and braced for the traditional Gatorade shower. Together, Arians and the 43-year-old Brady helped Tampa Bay win its first championship in 18 years and cemented their spot in the franchise history books. He took a year off and worked in television before returning to the NFL with Tampa Bay — joining a young team he saw as full of potential. His biggest coup was landing Brady, who engineered yet another masterpiece and won his seventh Super Bowl after six titles with the Patriots.
Brady, productive drafts fuel Tampa Bay's run to Super Bowl
Read full article: Brady, productive drafts fuel Tampa Bay's run to Super BowlTampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) runs with a elastic band around his legs during an NFL football workout Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers play the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV on Feb. 7. 1 overall pick Jameis Winston but dared to dream of signing Brady if the six-time Super Bowl champion decided to leave New England as a free agent. Of course it was Tom Brady, not thinking he would become a free agent,” Arians added. Ad“Naturally, I think you envision every year in the offseason you want to make some moves that hopefully get your team into the Super Bowl.
Retirement age? Super Bowl coaches just getting started
Read full article: Retirement age? Super Bowl coaches just getting startedTheres no retirement age in the NFL, and thats a good thing for Super Bowl-bound Kansas City and Tampa Bay. (AP Photo/File)There’s no retirement age in the NFL, and that’s a good thing for Super Bowl-bound Kansas City and Tampa Bay. The Bucs signed Brady, now 43, to a two-year contract that created a small Super Bowl window. Now, the Bucs get to face Kansas City at home — the first team in NFL history to play a Super Bowl in its normal venue. New England’s Bill Belichick is the oldest coach to win a Super Bowl.
Bucs fans set to cheer inside, outside Super Bowl stadium
Read full article: Bucs fans set to cheer inside, outside Super Bowl stadium(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)TAMPA, Fla. – Warren Sapp wishes fans of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers could pack the stands for the first Super Bowl played in a host team’s home stadium. The Bucs won three straight playoff games on the road to become the first team to advance to a Super Bowl in its home stadium. “The Bucs in the Super Bowl with the game at home doesn’t even seem real. "Tom Brady comes to town and it’s basically: `You want to go to the Super Bowl? Super Bowl Sunday will be a travel day for the hockey champions, so they won’t be in town during the game.
Analysis: Backup QBs saw plenty of action in NFL playoffs
Read full article: Analysis: Backup QBs saw plenty of action in NFL playoffsJameis Winston threw a 56-yard trick-play touchdown pass to Tre’Quan Smith on his first playoff action after 76 regular-season games over six seasons. In his 72nd NFL game, Henne atoned for an end zone interception with two huge plays to allow the Chiefs to escape with a 22-17 win over the Browns. Rodgers and Tom Brady, making his 14th conference championship appearance in 21 seasons, square off next week at Lambeau Field. If this was it, Brees went out with a whimper: 134 yards passing and three interceptions in the worst playoff game of his career. The Chiefs forced a punt and Henne got the ball back with just over four minutes left.
AP source: Saints' Brees has rib fractures, collapsed lung
Read full article: AP source: Saints' Brees has rib fractures, collapsed lung(AP Photo/Butch Dill)NEW ORLEANS – Drew Brees has been diagnosed with multiple rib fractures and a collapsed right lung, a person with knowledge of the situation said Monday. Brees' injuries, which were first reported by ESPN, are expected to sideline the quarterback for multiple weeks. Saints coach Sean Payton said Monday he would not comment on any injuries before the first required injury report of this week on Wednesday. Street got a clean shot on Brees, de-cleated the quarterback and came down hard on the right side of Brees' torso. “In my humble opinion, saw really one flagrant hit worthy of personal foul and that was the hit on Tre'Quan,” Payton said.
Saints overcome Brees injury, beat 49ers 27-13
Read full article: Saints overcome Brees injury, beat 49ers 27-13“When I came out in the second half and started throwing the ball (to warm up), it became really apparent that I wasn't going to be effective,” Brees said. Brees said he didn't expect the injury to be “a long-term thing," but added, ”it's just a matter of how long it's going to be. “We couldn’t get anything going in the second half and didn’t get much out of our running game," coach Kyle Shannahan said. Tight end Josh Hill also left the game with a concussion in the second half. Cornerback Marshon Lattimore left with an oblique injury, but could be seen standing on the sideline without his helmet in the second half, urging on teammates and even dancing at times.
Winston throws for 456 yards, 4 TDs as Bucs rally over Colts
Read full article: Winston throws for 456 yards, 4 TDs as Bucs rally over ColtsTAMPA – Jameis Winston threw for 456 yards and four touchdowns, helping the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rally to beat the reeling Indianapolis Colts 38-35 on Sunday. Winston threw for TDs of 61 yards to Mike Evans, 3 yards to Cameron Brate and 17 yards to Justin Watson before putting the Bucs ahead for good with a 12-yarder to Breshad Perriman with 3:51 remaining. Jacoby Brissett completed 19 of 36 passes for 251 yards, two TDs and no interceptions for Indianapolis. Winston threw for 277 yards in the first half alone. ... Winston sat out the first series of the second half with what the Bucs described as a sore right hand.
MONDAY HUDDLE: 5 takeaways from this weekend's football scene around the state
Read full article: MONDAY HUDDLE: 5 takeaways from this weekend's football scene around the stateLamical Perine #2 of the Florida Gators celebrates a touchdown during the game against the Tennessee Martin Skyhawks at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)Here are five takeaways from this past weekend's football action around the state. Rough start for pro teamsIt couldn't have been an uglier start to the season for the three NFL teams in the state. Florida State managed to win its first game of the season on Saturday but not in the manner many were expecting. After the game, Florida head coach Dan Mullen insinuated that the injury could be serious.
NFL Week 1: What to watch for in fantasy football
Read full article: NFL Week 1: What to watch for in fantasy footballRonald Martinez/Getty Images(CNN) - After seven months the NFL is finally back, which means it's time to set your fantasy football lineups for Week 1. With the 100th NFL season kicking off with tonight's matchup between the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears, here are some potential breakout games and situations to watch for this week. Instead, he has fallen to the second round of many fantasy football drafts. Despite leading countless teams to the fantasy playoffs last season, Gurley was a no-show in the NFC Championship game and Super Bowl LIII. Week 1 should give fantasy owners a better picture of how he'll be utilized this season.
Rosen gets start in 16-14 loss to Buccaneers
Read full article: Rosen gets start in 16-14 loss to BuccaneersTampa Bay's Devante Bond wraps up Miami Dolphins quarterback Josh Rosen for a sack in the second quarter of a preseason game at Raymond James Stadium on Aug. 16, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. TAMPA, Fla. - Second-year quarterback Josh Rosen was a surprise starter and went 10 for 18 for 102 yards during the first half in the Miami Dolphins' 16-14 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Friday night. Rosen, battling with 15-year veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick for the Dolphins' starting job, helped Miami to a pair of field goals and a 6-3 halftime lead. Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston played one series for the second consecutive week, completing 2 of 4 passes for 24 yards. Miami's Jason Sanders made second-period field goals from 45 and 49 yards, the final one coming with 1 second remaining.