The Buccaneers were in control . . . until they weren’t. Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield committed turnovers on consecutive possessions. His first, an interception By K’Lavon Chaisson, didn’t hurt as Aidan O’Connell dropped the snap on the next play and Lavonte David recovered for the Bucs. But four plays later, Amari Burney had a strip-sack … Read more
49ers continue backup QB shuffle, list Allen as active vs. Bears originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Quarterback Brandon Allen again is the 49ers’ No. 2 quarterback for Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears at Levi’s Stadium. Joshua Dobbs served as Brock Purdy’s backup for the 49ers’ Week 13 game against the Buffalo Bills … Read more
Jameis Winston was not delivered from throwing an interception early in the second quarter of Sunday’s game against the Steelers. After throwing three picks in Monday’s loss to the Broncos, Winston tossed one to Pittsburgh. The AFC North foe capitalized on the extra possession with a 1-yard touchdown run by Najee Harris to go up … Read more
The Dolphins didn’t have much trouble getting on the scoreboard Sunday. It took them four plays to move the ball inside the Jets’ 5-yard-line and running back De’Von Achane’s two-yard run put them up 6-0 with 10:24 left to play in the first quarter. It’s Achane’s 10th touchdown of the season. The score remains 6-0 … Read more
Quarterback Kirk Cousins’ return to Minnesota has gotten off to a strong start. The Falcons capped their first drive of Sunday’s game with a touchdown, giving Atlanta an early 7-0 lead. Bijan Robinson started the game with a 12-yard carry. Then Cousins moved the chains with a 28-yard pass down the middle to Darnell Mooney, … Read more
It took a drive to get going, but Jameis Winston and Jerry Jeudy have picked up right where they left off on Monday night. Winston hit Jeudy down the field for a 35-yard touchdown, giving Cleveland a 7-3 lead over Pittsburgh midway through the first quarter. The play converts third-and-9, which is significant for a … Read more
The Buccaneers have had two possessions. They have 137 yards and two touchdowns. Baker Mayfield threw his 26th and 27th touchdown passes of the season. His second came with 3:52 left in the first quarter on a 5-yard throw to running back Rachaad White, who dove into the end zone. His first was 15-yards to … Read more
The Panthers are on the board first in Philadelphia. After a Deven Thompkins punt return set Carolina up on the Eagles’ side of the field, quarterback Bryce Young hit wide receiver Adam Thielen with a 24-yard pass to move the team into scoring range. The drive stalled there and Eddy Pineiro’s field goal put them … Read more
The Lions have had a rash of injuries, particularly on defense. One of the biggest names to suffer a serious injury could be back a little sooner than expected. Jay Glazer of Fox Sports reports that the Lions are “holding out hope” that Hutchinson will be able to return for the NFC Championship. Previously, the … Read more
The Jets are trying to spoil any remaining playoff hopes the Dolphins might have and that bid is off to a good start. Rookie running back Isaiah Davis sprinted 17 yards for a touchdown with 11:56 left in the first half and his second NFL touchdown staked the Jets to a 10-9 lead in Miami. … Read more