Josh Allen and the Bills get their postseason underway against the Broncos. Photograph: David Butler II/USA Today Sports Los Angeles Chargers at Houston Texans (Saturday 4.30pm EST/9.30pm GMT) What the Chargers need to do to win: The league’s stingiest defense cannot afford the complacency that allowed Tampa Bay to rain 40 points down on them … Read more
As soon as next year, the official AP/NFL awards will include a separate category for most improved player. We decided to start it now. And for 2024, the clear choice is Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold. Signed to a modest (as veteran quarterbacks go) one-year, $10 million contract after Kirk Cousins received ten times that amount … Read more
The Raiders will interview former Seahawks coach Pete Carroll for their vacant coaching position next week, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Carroll, 73, had his first interview in this hiring cycle on Thursday when he talked to the Bears. The Raiders are replacing Antonio Pierce, who they fired on Tuesday after only one season. Carroll … Read more
Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson stands on the field before a game against the Minnesota Vikings at SoFi Stadium in October. (Ryan Sun / Associated Press) Rams receiver Demarcus Robinson, who was arrested in November, has been charged with one misdemeanor count of driving under the influence of alcohol, according to Los Angeles County Superior … Read more
The Jets completed an interview with Aaron Glenn for their head coach position, the team announced Thursday night. Glenn, who is in fourth season as the Lions’ defensive coordinator, began his NFL playing career with the Jets. The team drafted him with the 12th overall pick out of Texas A&M, and he spent eight seasons … Read more
On Wednesday, NFL Media reported that multiple teams, including the Raiders, have contacted North Carolina coach Bill Belichick to inquire as to whether he would reconsider his move to college football. Belichick has said nothing about the report. On Thursday, UNC General Manager (and Belichick consigliere) Mike Lombardi called the report “a complete falsehood” during … Read more
NFL: Washington Commanders at Baltimore Ravens Los Angeles Chargers RBs J.K. Dobbins (ankle) and Gus Edwards (ankle) @ Houston TexansDate/Time: Saturday, 4:30 pm EasternThe Los Angeles Chargers enter Wild Card Weekend as 2.5-point road favorites which should facilitate a run-heavy game script against a mid-tier Houston Texans run defense that ranks eighth in expected points … Read more
Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn will interview with every team that has a head-coaching vacancy. Except one. Per multiple reports, Glenn declined an invitation to interview with the Patriots. The Patriots requested permission to interview Glenn two days after they requested permission to interview Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson — and a day after many … Read more
In this absolutely packed episode of Football 301, Nate Tice and Charles McDonald break down every matchup heading into Wild Card weekend, offering insights into how playoff contenders are shaping up and which teams might be in trouble. First up is the Los Angeles Chargers at Houston Texans, featuring a crucial QB battle between Justin … Read more
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (concussion/left finger) is on his way to returning to the lineup for Sunday’s game against the Packers. Hurts returned to practice Wednesday with limited work, and he had full participation on Thursday. He was diagnosed with a concussion in the first quarter of the Dec. 22 game against the Commanders, keeping … Read more