Saints' Drew Brees says distrust of NFL a factor in lower ratings

Television ratings for the NFL are significantly down this year and the Saints quarterback has a theory as to why.

Redskins' Josh Norman won't change 'bestiality' on the field

The Washington cornerback may have learned a valuable lesson Monday. Choose your words carefully.

LeBron James: 'Don't take the fun away' from the NFL

LeBron James says he's not exactly sure why NFL TV ratings are down, but he hates to see the fun taken away from the game.

Muhammad Wilkerson's tardiness caused him to miss his birthday cake

Muhammad Wilkerson's 27th birthday was Oct. 22. His Jets teammates got him a cake but, like Milton Waddams, Wilkerson got none.

Chargers' Dexter McCluster broke arm while trying to find his phone

Add this to the list of strange injuries.

Jets QB uncertainty continues with Ryan Fitzpatrick injury

Ryan Fitzpatrick reportedly suffered a sprained MCL in Sunday's loss to the Dolphins, so Jets fans may step up their call for Bryce Petty.

Steve Smith returns to lift Ravens up, tear Mike Mitchell down — again

Who's better in the NFL at what Steve Smith does, at 37, running routes, running his mouth and raising the temperature every time he plays?

NFL Playoff Picture: Raiders, Cowboys sitting pretty with prime positions

The end of Week 9 means the NFL is past the halfway point of the season, when all the focus turns to the playoff picture.

Tom Brady's 'Religion of Sports' documentary features sinners, saviors and saints

Sports teams and star players inspire the same fervor and devotion in sports fans as the world's great religions do in their followers. That's the idea behind "Religion of Sports," the new documentary produced by Tom Brady and Michael Strahan.

Richard Sherman is right about Roger Goodell, but he should look in the mirror

Richard Sherman believes the NFL's ratings woes are directly related to Commissioner Roger Goodell and, among other things, allowing officials to control games.

NFL took small step in Week 9 toward recapturing its magic

The smallest slate of Sunday games this season produced something the NFL was sorely lacking during the 2016 campaign: smiles.

Browns' Christian Kirksey: ‘We’re not going to go 0-16’

The Browns don't want to match the '08 Lions, Kirksey said. "That's motivation. … We're not going winless."

Report: Jets' Sheldon Richardson, Muhammad Wilkerson benched for being late 'all the time'

Wilkerson was benched and fined last season for being late to team meetings.

Repeat: 49ers’ Chip Kelly NOT interested in your college job

The Niners suffered their seventh straight loss Sunday in a 41-23 blowout at home, dropping Kelly's record to 27-28 over 3 1/2 NFL seasons.

Jerry Jones not worried about new Ezekiel Elliott allegations

The woman who accused Elliott of abusing her in July in Columbus, Ohio, alleged the two were involved in a previous physical altercation.

Eagles' Doug Pederson letting down rookie Carson Wentz in worst way

Unfortunately for the Eagles, what came with an Andy Reid protégé is some of the same old Reid mistakes.

The Blitz Read: Special teams on the uptick past the NFL midway point

Sunday was a special kind of day in the NFL. That was either a good thing or a bad thing, depending on the team.

Aaron Rodgers calls out teammates

The Green Bay Packers quarterback said his team lacked enthusiasm and energy in Sunday's 31-26 home loss to the Indianapolis Colts.

Mike Pereira contradicts officials on critical Chiefs-Jaguars fumble

The former NFL vice president of officiating contradicted the official’s statement that the still frame replay isn’t available to them.

Broncos getting pounded, grounded out of AFC West crown

The Broncos went into Sunday night's game at Oakland still in good position to repeat as AFC West champions. They came out of looking like they're in a distant third place.

Raiders punter celebrates punt by riding imaginary horse, dancing

We're pretty sure this breaks the punter celebration rules.

Vikings' Blair Walsh growing tired of reporters who ask about missed kicks every week

Continued struggles by the Vikings' troubled kicker led to Minnesota's third straight loss Sunday after starting the season 5-0.

Broncos' Brandon Marshall ends protest of anthem, will stand for woman killed by police

The Broncos linebacker has decided to take a stand instead of continuing to kneel during "The Star Spangled Banner" before games.

Trash talk between Jets' Brandon Marshall, Dolphins' Byron Maxwell spills to postgame

Dolphins corner Byron Maxwell is a cheater, Jets star Brandon Marshall said before and after Sunday's 27-23 loss to Miami.

With Ben Roethlisberger hurting, Steelers gambled big and lost

The Steelers say they don't regret playing Ben Roethlisberger against the Ravens, but they got nothing out of it now and could feel more pain later.

Cowboys, please don't mess with this perfect offense

Dallas' offense is only getting better with Ezekiel Elliott and Dak Prescott.

Jets Todd Bowles refuses to say why Richardson, Wilkerson were benched

The New York Jets began Sunday's 27-23 loss to the Miami Dolphins without two of their best defensive players.

Chris Boswell's onside kick was hilarious, not totally stupid

The Steelers kicker had a point.

Golden Tate's spectacular catch, run and dive gives Lions overtime win

Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford hit Golden Tate on an out route, and Tate handled the rest.

Blair Walsh failing Vikings when team needs him most

Minnesota could have beat Detroit on Sunday if not for its kicker. This has become a thing for the Vikings.

WATCH: Angry Travis Kelce throws towel at official, gets ejected

Travis Kelce was ejected during the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Jaguars after throwing his hand towel at an official.

Ezekiel Elliott lets people of Ohio down easy

The Cowboys running back during his return to the Buckeye state gave his former fans a salute as he dominated the Browns.

Ravens' Mike Wallace blows up Steelers for 95-yard TD

Mike Wallace hit his former team like a bolt of lightning, going 95 yards with a Joe Flacco pass to put the Ravens up on the Steelers early.

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Josh Norman appeared on Fox NFL Sunday, where he was given the opportunity to walk back recent remarks about officials. He didn't.

Cowboys, Browns each get player ejected on opening series

The Browns got a field goal on their opening drive, but will have to play the rest of the game without their starting center.

Terrible Carson Wentz interceptions put Eagles in hole against Giants

Carson Wentz is better than this — we think.

Chiefs' warmups make special connection with local fallen soldiers

Each player wore special military warmup sweatshirts with the names of local Gold Star recipients' names embroidered across their hearts.

Raiders want Derek Carr and Andrew Luck to have millions of things in common

The Raiders are ready to offer Derek Carr a huge contract extension this offseason.

Packers, desperate for RB help, resorting to division rivals' scraps

Green Bay is expected to sign Joique Bell on Monday.

Tony Romo at this point can't even be Cowboys' backup

Tony Romo remains in the beginning stages of his comeback, according to a report.

Raiders' Mark Davis tried to prevent feud between Hall of Fame, Ken Stabler's family

The Hall of Fame won't give Ken Stabler's family a ring and/or yellow jacket. This is exactly what Raiders owner Mark Davis tried to prevent.

Norv Turner clarifies why he left Vikings

Although Turner's decision caught Minnesota by surprise, a unidentified source was adamant that he was not forced out by the organization.

Ben Roethlisberger injury update: Why you can bet on Steelers QB to play Week 9

Ben Roethlisberger tends to follow a pattern with his injuries.

Ben McAdoo doesn't care for stats

When reporters pointed out to Giants coach Ben McAdoo his team's low sack total, he had a classic response.

Elliott involved in February melee

The woman also called police on Elliott on Feb. 12 when the two were in South Florida, where Elliott was training for the NFL Draft.

NFL Players Association: Blame election, not on-field product, for ratings drop

NFLPA executive George Atallah says a drop in TV ratings hasn't been caused by a "major structural issue" in the NFL.

No gold jacket for Snake's family

Raiders owner Mark Davis is lobbying for the Hall of Fame to change its policy on who gets gold jackets and rings.

NFL scout: Cam Newton's 'arrogance and dancing' causing defenders to target him

Are Cam Newton's dabbing and celebrations causing defenders to target him?

Bucs RB Doug Martin finally eyeing return, against Bears

Martin has been sidelined with a nagging hamstring injury all season.

Browns give rookie QB Cody Kessler starting nod over Josh McCown

The rookie is back on the mend and back in the starting lineup as the Browns look to the future.

Second Cardinals defender fined for illegal hit on Cam Newton

Rodney Gunter's fine was identical to the one that teammate Calais Campbell received for hitting Newton below the knees.

Tony Romo, one of the NFL's good guys, deserves sympathy as Cowboys move on

Tony Romo's story has become a sad tale of mixed emotions.

Gerald McCoy’s father injured in robbery of Bucs DT’s home before Thursday night game

A teen has been charged in the alleged robbery.

Rex Ryan attended World Series Game 7 but left before Cubs won

Cubs fan Rex Ryan went all the way to Cleveland, but didn't stay quite long enough.

Joey Bosa making the Chargers bigger and badder — just as he thought he would

Joey Bosa is doing exactly what San Diego wanted ... and what the rookie expected from himself.

WATCH: Steelers, Michigan get it on #MannequinChallenge

This is pretty cool stuff.

Derek Carr must overcome Broncos if he wants to remain in MVP conversation

Oakland's Derek Carr has not been good against Denver. That'll need to change Sunday.

Rams explain why Jared Goff is not playing

Rams quarterbacks coach Chris Weinke explained Los Angeles' handling of rookie Jared Goff.

Wade Phillips in press box?

The defensive coordinator retains his sense of humor about the incident but also knows he doesn't want to get hit again.

Key to Raiders' success is in front of Derek Carr, not in or around QB

A closer look at the Raiders reveals that while Derek Carr certainly deserves accolades, the offensive line is the biggest reason for their success.

Aldon Smith: 'Back in two weeks'

Smith was suspended Nov. 17 for violating the NFL's drug policy after his fifth run-in with police since he was a first-round pick in 2011.

Payton pokes fun at his WR

Sean Payton won the caption contest.

Yes, these Falcons are different: They are 'tough as s—'

Atlanta's record after nine games is the same as it was last year, but this is a much different team.

Matt Ryan, Falcons too much for Buccaneers in blowout

The Falcons grabbed the lead for good before halftime and never looked back in a 43-28 victory.

Watch: Bucs WR Mike Evans pays dearly for circus catch

Good news: Mike Evans made a circus catch against Atlanta. Bad news: He paid dearly for it.

NFL suspends retired 49ers D-lineman Kaleb Ramsey for substance abuse

Retirement won't stop the NFL from hitting Ramsey with a 10-game suspension.

So the Titans have a dead beaver just chilling in the locker room

The Titans have a dead beaver named Steve in their locker room, courtesy of OL Taylor Lewan.

Lead plaintiff in NFL concussion suit had 'extraordinary' brain damage

Examination of former NFL RB Kevin Turner's brain showed that he had the most advanced stage of CTE when he died in March at age 46.

Le’Veon Bell trashes Bengals, Johnny Manziel in latest rap song

Bell has several songs posted on Soundcloud, but this last one, called “Rappin Athlete,” takes aim at the AFC North.

Teddy Bridgewater's injury keeps wrecking Vikings' season, and takes down Norv Turner

The repercussions of Teddy Bridgewater's season-ending injury keep coming in Minnesota, turning its season desperate at the midway point.

Eagles change stance on Josh Huff, release him after arrest

A day after saying he'd be able to play Sunday, the Eagles decided to release the troubled receiver.

Leonard Fournette will embarrass Alabama — in the NFL, not in college

So maybe Leonard Fournette will lose to Alabama again. But LSU's running backs always seem to get the last laugh in the NFL.

Weekend Kickoff: Bucs-Falcons start off division showdowns

We’re more than halfway through the season and nearly every division is still up for grabs.

Cardinals' Calais Campbell fined $18K for hit on Cam Newton, will appeal

The NFL's head of officiating said Tuesday Calais Campbell should have been flagged for a low hit on Cam Newton.

Broncos' T.J. Ward doesn't buy Raiders' receiving corps hype, says they're just 'good'

Amari Cooper and Michael Crabtree comprise on the NFL's best wide receivers tandems. But don't tell that to Broncos safety T.J. Ward.

Nelson Agholor actually cares about catching footballs, apologizes for 'drops' comments

Two days after his coach said he was disappointed in him, the receiver issued a mea culpa on Wednesday.

Terrell Suggs expects to see Ben Roethlisberger’s ‘big butt’ on the field Sunday

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Roethlisberger is still day-to-day after having surgery Oct. 17 to repair a torn meniscus.

Seahawks' offensive boom among predictions for second half of NFL season

Here are 10 things we think will happen in the second half of the 2016 NFL season.

Jamie Collins admits he is not Von Miller: 'Let's be smart'

Jamie Collins refuses to pout about his trade to the Browns this week.

NFL Network's Brian Baldinger suspended for suggesting Eagles put bounty on Ezekiel Elliott

Brian Baldinger has been suspended for six months for his comments about the Eagles placing a bounty on Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott

Eagles' Doug Pederson says Josh Huff must 'suffer consequences,' but WR can play

Josh Huff will be available for the Eagles against the Giants despite his arrest this week.

Marshawn Lynch visits Seahawks covered in team logos

If nothing else, his impact remains present in the locker room regardless of whether he’s in it.

Not even Tom Brady is safe from Patriots' trade habits, and he knows it

Tom Brady is well aware the Patriots might trade him someday: "It could happen to anybody."

NFL players strongly support medical marijuana, survey shows

Of 226 players surveyed by ESPN, 71 percent favor legalization and more than half think players would prefer cannabis over painkillers.

Buccaneers, Dirk Koetter haven't shown why Lovie Smith had to go

You fire a coach after two seasons so you can ... do exactly as well as he had done? Dirk Koetter isn't justifying the Bucs dumping Lovie Smith.

Vikings offensive coordinator Norv Turner unexpectedly resigns

The Vikings lose their offensive coordinator despite leading the NFC North. Minnesota has struggled offensively in losing its last two games.

Brandon Marshall almost cried when Jets called during trade rumors

The veteran Jets receiver did not want to be traded and became emotional and trade rumors swirled.

Chad Johnson doesn't consider himself best WR in Bengals history

Chad Johnson relinquished that title to a more current Bengals player.

NFL admits missed roughing calls on Panthers QB Cam Newton

Newton complained about the officiating in Sunday's 30-20 win over the Arizona Cardinals. The NFL agreed.

In Washington, Trent Williams suspension breaks trust and hearts

Williams' drug-related suspension kills this team on the field. But it also left the fans feeling betrayed after he'd made up for the last ban.

Chiefs place Jamaal Charles on injured reserve, per report

The Chiefs running back will reportedly require a second surgery on his injured knee.

Redskins Pro Bowl tackle Trent Williams suspended four games by NFL

Williams has missed three games over the last five seasons. He's going to sit out the next four.

Chris Long becomes Patriots WR with spot-on Julian Edelman costume

Is Long a souped-up Patriots wide receiver, or is Edelman now a 6-3 defensive end?

Dog of Packers QB is terrified of T-Rex costume

Good dog.

Lions lose LB Armonty Bryant to three-game suspension

Tucked at the bottom of a release announcing a trade, the Lions revealed the suspension for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.

Eagles’ Josh Huff had gun, weed with him when caught speeding, report says

The Eagles were "gathering more information" on Josh Huff's arrest Tuesday morning.

Randy Moss says he 'cussed out' Bill Belichick during Patriots trade

The former receiver reflects on his trade from Oakland to New England.

Cam Newton vs. Gregg Williams: the NFL's worst Week 9 nightmare

Of course Cam Newton, fresh off complaining about cheap hits, faces a Gregg Williams-coached defense next. Of course.

Chiefs sign Bishop Sankey to bolster RB depth

A former second-round pick by the Titans, Sankey was released prior to the season.

NFL trade rumors: Browns cornerbacks being dangled as bait

Both Joe Haden and Tramon Williams are being shopped by Cleveland, according to a report.

Jamie Collins getting trashed as he leaves Patriots is pathetic and predictable

Join the club, Jamie Collins. You're just the latest NFL player whose name is smeared to cover for a simple contract dispute or personal disagreement.

Ezekiel Elliott's attorney wants us to stop talking about investigation

The Cowboys' star rookie was cleared of domestic charges but could still face punishment from the NFL.

ESPN's Herm Edwards says high-scoring college football hurting NFL ratings

Edwards said fans are changing the channel out of boredom.

Using part-time NFL refs is 'madness,' Sean Payton says

Payton thinks the NFL should pay its officials enough to quit their other jobs.

Jerry Jones hints Dak Prescott will remain starter after Romo returns

Prescott has a 99.6 passer rating and 13 total touchdowns so far this season.

Percy Harvin comes out of retirement to help ailing Bills

The former star receiver will make a return, just in time to face his other former team.

Cam Newton's selfish, egotistical act is getting old, not MVP-worthy

Panthers QB Cam Newton needs to get his act together. Former NFL GM Jeff Diamond explains why.

Ryan Fitzpatrick takes blame for Jets' rocky start

The Jets have won two straight games, but they are still only 3-5 overall this season.

Ezekiel Elliott already better than Emmitt Smith, former NFL star says

"Emmitt was a good running back, but I wouldn't go so far as to say he was a great running back," the former Eagles Pro Bowl LB says.

Jamie Collins didn't play hard for Patriots, former coach says

A former coaching assistant explains why the Patriots traded Pro Bowl linebacker Jamie Collins

Roger Goodell to speak with Cam Newton regarding safety concerns, report says

Cam Newton’s complaints about his on-field treatment by officials will not fall on deaf ears.

Jim Kelly calls Tom Brady greatest QB of all time, begs him to retire

Despite being suspended for the first four games of the season, Brady is on pace for a career year.

N.Y. justice orders NFL to reveal how it handled concussion issues over two decades

The league has tried to keep secret what it knew and when in how it handled the risks of concussions in players.

Bears' Zach Miller: Jay Cutler 'is the emotion on the football field'

Jay Cutler is suddenly inspirational.

At NFL's halfway point, no free-agent move looks worse than Brock Osweiler signing

So far, Brock Osweiler has not lived up to his contract or the Texans' faith in him. Meanwhile, the Panthers blew it by not paying someone. These are among the observations at the NFL's halfway point.

He Said What?! The best NFL quotes from Week 8

Does the NFL have an officiating problem? The overwhelming response from coaches and players is yes.

Vikings will struggle to wake up from midseason nightmare

Was Minnesota's perfect start before a momentum-stopping Week 6 bye a trick? It sure feels that way.

Bears flip script to stun Vikings behind Jordan Howard, dominating defense

Jay Cutler returned at quarterback for the Bears, but it was a dominant effort from the defense and stellar game by Jordan that led the way.

Eagles' Pederson disappointed in WR

Eagles receiver Nelson Agholor had four costly drops in his team's 29-23 overtime loss to the Cowboys.

Steelers' Marcus Gilbert rips Cam Newton, questions QB's toughness

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton are both 6-5 and about 250 pounds.

The Green Bay Packers saw all they needed to see from Knile Davis.

Eagles fans began turning on Doug Pederson Sunday night; Twitter gold ensued

Pederson is on shaky ground with Philly fans after costing the Eagles in Dallas, and the reaction is extremely entertaining.

NFL draft spotlight: Teams want more receivers like Virginia Tech's Isaiah Ford

Is Virginia Tech's Isaiah Ford the next Will Fuller? That and more in this week's NFL draft spotlight.

Jaguars fine with Blake Bortles seeking help outside of coaching staff

Blake Bortles is bringing in a QB guru to help him with his struggles.

Wade Phillips: 'I get the big hit award for the week!'

The Broncos defensive coordinator is OK but should at least get a helmet sticker — if he had a helmet.

Cowboys' Morris Claiborne set to undergo hernia surgery, report says

Claiborne was selected by the Cowboys with the No. 6 pick in the 2012 NFL Draft.

Giants GM: 'I’m not taking any questions on Josh Brown'

Giants GM Jerry Reese got a bit testy Monday when reporters pressed him for details on the release of controversial kicker Josh Brown.

There's no debate about Rob Gronkowski; he's already the best TE in NFL history

Rob Gronkowski set the Patriots franchise record for touchdown receptions in Week 8 against the Bills. He's also the most prolific pass-catching scorer since World War II.

Patriots' call to trade Jamie Collins was tough but correct

Monday's trade looks like Cleveland's gain on paper, but New England will benefit, too. It always does.

Is Donald Trump right about Colin Kaepernick and NFL TV ratings?

Donald Trump claims Colin Kaepernick's national anthem protest is hurting NFL TV ratings. Recent surveys back him up.

Patriots trade Pro Bowl linebacker Jamie Collins to Browns, report says

Cleveland is getting one of the league's best middle linebackers.

Cam Newton smart to get loud about protecting himself, since nobody else will

Cam Newton finally got tired of playing nice when it came to taking cheap shots and never getting flags.

Dildo thrower explains how he got sex toy into Bills stadium

Even Tom Brady thought it was funny.

Al Davis lives in the 2016 Raiders

Boy, Al Davis would love how the Raiders just keep on winning now, baby.

Andre Johnson retires in midst of 14th NFL season

Johnson had no catches in the Titans' last three games.

NFL Week 8 Headlines: If you like to rip kickers, Josh Norman says 'you suck'

Kickers came under fire again Sunday after some big misses, while the Bengals and Redskins traveled to London for a tie.

Report disputes Cam Newton's claim that he doesn't get roughing calls

Cam Newton says NFL refs don't give him the same protection they give other quarterbacks, but a report says other QBs fare worse.

Happy Halloween: Broncos' Derek Wolfe would eat your children

Derek Wolfe's relationship with Philip Rivers hasn't been the same since he threatened to eat Rivers' children.

Alex Smith case proves NFL has long way to go with concussions

Alex Smith had to be checked for a concussion twice in the same game.

Mike Zimmer thriving with Vikings after years of being passed over

In his third season as the Minnesota Vikings head coach, Zimmer is a leading candidate for coach of the year.

Jerry Jones confident Ezekiel Elliott won't face suspension

The Cowboys owner says he's been told the rookie running back is getting "a total clean bill of health" in the domestic violence probe.

Kirk Cousins needs do more in second half of season to prove himself contract-worthy

Washington's Kirk Cousins headlines a list of 10 players who have the most to gain (or lose) financially in the second half of the 2016 NFL season.

The Blitz Read: Tom Brady, Matt Ryan, Derek Carr top list of early MVP candidates

Several of the league's top quarterbacks led their respective teams to big victories on Sunday.

Dak Prescott finds Cowboys comeback mojo to further trump Romo

While Dak Prescott is still a rookie, the way he looks on the field in big-time spots is making people forget about that other Dallas QB pretty quick.

Dak Prescott rebounds in time to rally Cowboys past Eagles in OT

The Tony Romo whispers, swirling for weeks now, grew to a dull roar by the third quarter. Then came a reminder as to why there's any debate.

Patriots' most impressive tight end isn't Rob Gronkowski, Bills LB says

Bills linebacker Zach Brown was more impressed with Martellus Bennett than Rob Gronkowski Sunday.

Raiders topple Buccaneers in overtime despite NFL-record 23 penalties

The Oakland Raiders have an infamous reputation for being one of the NFL's most penalized teams. Well, they fit the part Sunday.

Matt Ryan, Mohamed Sanu lead Falcons' winning drive to stun Packers late

Sanu, Taylor Gabriel and running back Devonta Freeman caught Matt Ryan's three touchdown passes as the Packers held Julio Jones in check.

Matt Ryan put Falcons' losing streak, doubts and Aaron Rodgers on ice

Yes, you can still talk about Matt Ryan as an MVP candidate. That's how big that comeback win over the Packers and Aaron Rodgers was.

Packers' Ty Montgomery dealing with kidney ailment, report says

Ty Montgomery was expected to start at running back and serve time in the slot Sunday.

Cam Newton fears for safety, calls out NFL refs for double standard

Newton is beginning to think some of the NFL's rules to protect quarterbacks don't apply to him.

Still alive in AFC, Jets sadly have no choice but to count on Ryan Fitzpatrick

With Ryan Fitzpatrick's redemptive second half against the Browns, the Jets are married to him for a while now ... for better or worse.

Redskins PR guy shoves reporter to shut down postgame interview with Dustin Hopkins

"NO! NO! NO! No interviews on the field!"

Jamaal Charles to visit Dr. James Andrews this week to have his knee evaluated

Jamaal Charles has played in just three games this season after recovering from a torn ACL.

Wade Phillips hit on Broncos sideline, leaves on cart

A scary scene for the Denver defensive coordinator.

​Tom Brady lights up Bills as Patriots roll again

Brady threw four touchdowns to four different receivers as the Patriots coasted to a 41-25 win.

Tom Brady proves he doesn't need a full season to win MVP

Patriots QB Tom Brady is dominating in a way that surpasses even his own lofty standards.

Panthers beat up Cardinals in NFC championship 'rematch'

Sunday's game between the Arizona Cardinals and Carolina Panthers wasn't exactly the NFC championship rematch many had anticipated.

Josh Norman makes sure there was a loser in Redskins-Bengals tie

Josh Norman, being a sore loser, verbally assaulted an official after Sunday's game.

Hey, it's raining dildos at Bills-Patriots

Way to go, Bills mafia.

WATCH: Raiders' Donald Penn scores fourth fat-guy touchdown of career

Fat-guy touchdowns happen too seldom in the NFL, unless you're Donald Penn.

Chiefs' Alex Smith ruled out of Colts game after taking hit to head — twice

The Kansas City quarterback needs to work on those slides.

Redskins, Bengals play to historic tie in London

English sports fans likely weren't too irritated when Sunday's NFL game in London between the Redskins and Bengals ended in a tie.

Don't be crazy; Jay Gruden knew ties were possible

The Washington coach had to be joking.

No Hug League: Earl Thomas embraces official, gets penalty flag in return

Nope. You can't hug refs in the NFL. Sorry, Earl Thomas.

NFL forces FOX to ditch Redskins-Bengals game in middle of OT, infuriates fans

It was overtime. A drive was developing. A player was injured on the field. ... But FOX had to switch the country away from the Washington-Cincinnati game.

Josh Norman cheats, still can't stop A.J. Green

This week in nobody-can-stop-A.J.-Green: Josh Norman gets beat ... badly.

John Fox’s days with Bears may be numbered

The Bears are conducting a full examination of their football operation, putting John Fox squarely on the hot seat.

Josh Gordon's release from rehab won't affect Browns

The controversial wide receiver remains on the reserve/suspended by Commissioner list after finishing a 30-day intensive program.

Seahawks might need to get used to playing without Michael Bennett

Michael Bennett will have surgery on his knee this week.

Is LeSean McCoy's injury being mismanaged by Bills?

"You can figure that out," Buffalo coach Rex Ryan said Friday when asked about LeSean McCoy's playing status against the Patriots.

Cowboys vs. Eagles: Spread, prediction, stats that matter for Sunday night's game

The line for Sunday night's game between Dallas and Philadelphia is in the Cowboys' favor. So are our predictions.

Jaguars fire offensive coordinator Greg Olson after 2-5 start

The move comes after Jacksonville lost to Tennessee on Thursday.

​Report: NFL wants 18-game schedule as part of new CBA

The NFLPA is anticipating the league will push for an 18-game regular-season schedule when the sides negotiate a new CBA.

Seahawks DE Michael Bennett, S Kam Chancellor out against Saints

Neither Michael Bennett nor Kam Chancellor will be on the field Sunday when the Seahawks take on the Saints in New Orleans.

Dolphins suddenly can dominate anybody at the line of scrimmage

Don't look now, but with an offensive line fully intact, Miami is real.

Andy Dalton must raise the rest of the Bengals to his level

Dalton is the NFL's fourth-leading passer, heading into the Bengals Week 8 matchup against Washington.

Aaron Hernandez's lawyer eyes possible retrial after jailhouse phone tapped

The lengthy murder trials involving former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez could be dragged out even longer

C.J. Anderson's knee surgery 'a super success' but return unclear

If the Broncos place Anderson on injured reserve, he will be out of game action a minimum of eight weeks, under NFL rules.

Even President Barack Obama unimpressed by NFL teams in 2016

President Obama doesn't see any great NFL teams this year. (Well ... except that one.)

Marty Schottenheimer reportedly battling Alzheimer’s

The former NFL coach posted 200 career wins but never reached the Super Bowl.

Darrelle Revis admits 'Revis Island' is closed

The aging Jets cornerback is willing to acknowledge his body "breaking down."

Saints' Drew Brees can torch Seahawks' Legion of Boom if teammates give him a chance

Drew Brees has put up some big numbers against the Seahawks defense. Unfortunately for Brees, however, his teams have gone just 2-4.

Gus Bradley and his 14-41 record aren't going anywhere, Jags owner says

The Jags were down 27-0 by halftime as the defense gave up 354 yards in two quarters and it appeared the team gave up in the fourth quarter.

Man commits suicide after Rams owner Stan Kroenke forced him to move

A Texas man took his life this week and wrote in his suicide note, "Stan you took my home."

Mike Zimmer wants it known he didn't mutilate toy cats

The Vikings coach tried a little motivational symbolism that went spectacularly wrong.

Ryan Fitzpatrick vs. Josh McCown: The best, trashiest recycled QB matchup ever

We should appreciate Fitzpatrick vs. McCown for what it is, ugliness and all.

Jaguars have ‘some soul-searching to do’ following blowout against Titans

There are doubts now as to whether Gus Bradley will be around for Jacksonville’s next game on Nov. 6 at Kansas City.

Blake Bortles, Jaguars fall flat again with Gus Bradley's job on the line

The Jaguars trailed 27-0 at halftime and were completely dominated by the Titans.

Julio Jones has Packers DBs 'praying' to contain him

Jones had a monster game the last time he faced the Packers, with 11 catches for 259 yards.

Bills' Aaron Williams faces uncertain NFL future after consecutive neck injuries

The Bills are worried Williams' latest neck injury may be long-term.

Brad Childress denies book's claim of Vikings bounty system

Brad Childress was the Vikings' head coach of from 2006-10. The team also denied the allegation made by former offensive lineman Artis Hicks.

Richard Sherman unloads on Roger Goodell, again

The Seahawks' shutdown cornerback declared Goodell “simply has too much power.”

NFL reportedly interviews Ezekiel Elliott about domestic violence allegations

The Cowboys running back was not charged following an accusation of domestic violence. But the NFL still wants to hear his side.

Bills prank coach Ed Reed by letting goats live in his office

Ed Reed was greeted in fitting fashion.

Kristin Cavallari dressing as black cat on day of Jay Cutler's return

Jay Cutler doesn't need any more bad luck this season.

Raiders LB Aldon Smith requests NFL reinstatement

Smith has reportedly completed rehab after he was suspended from the league for a year.

UPDATE: C.J. Anderson to undergo knee surgery, reports say, could be headed to IR

The Broncos running back's status had been up in the air, but now it appears he has more than the bone bruise originally diagnosed.

Chris Mortensen on Patriots fans: Even after I got cancer, I got death threats

The ESPN reporter opens up about his inaccurate Deflategate tweet.

NFL Weekend Kickoff: Games have been bad, sure, but they’ve been close

A near-record number of games through the first seven weeks have been decided by seven points or fewer.