NFL — Live Sports Headlines (cached)

NFL

Sources: Raiders' Bowers to IR, ending his year

The Raiders have placed starting tight end Brock Bowers and safety Jeremy Chinn, on injured reserve, sources told ESPN.

NFL

Metcalf's ban upheld; fan's conduct under review

The NFL upheld DK Metcalf's two-game suspension for his altercation with a fan in Detroit on Sunday.

NFL

Perryman loses appeal, to miss Chargers' final 2

Denzel Perryman's two-game suspension for "repeated violations of playing rules intended to protect the health and safety of players" was upheld by hearing officer Jordy Nelson on Tuesday.

NFL

QB Fields' season over with Jets future uncertain

The Jets are placing quarterback Justin Fields on season-ending injured reserve with a knee injury that has sidelined him the past three games.

NFL

Bolts' Herbert: Haven't forgotten '24 playoff flop

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert acknowledged his four-interception performance in last season's playoff loss to the Texans has stayed with him, saying "you got to learn" from those losses.

NFL

Source: 49ers' Kittle has mid to low ankle sprain

San Francisco tight end George Kittle has indeed avoided a high ankle sprain, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

NFL

FSU's Castellanos drops appeal, enters NFL draft

Florida State quarterback Thomas Castellanos has dropped his appeal for another year of college eligibility and declared for the NFL draft.

NFL

Packers QB Love practices, remains in protocol

Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love took the first steps toward returning from the concussion he sustained in Saturday's 22-16 overtime loss to the Chicago Bears when he participated in meetings and a walk-through session with the Packers on Tuesday.

NFL

🏈 Playoff picture projections: The updated odds

We are following the 2025 NFL season's playoff picture. Here's how things look right now for wild-card spots, division races and even the draft order.

NFL

A very multisport Christmas? Let's preview three NFL, five NBA games

Christmas Day includes three NFL matchups and five NBA games. We're previewing them all with picks, predictions, storylines and more.

NFL

How a random NFL drug test led to a cancer diagnosis: Alex Singleton's 'horrifying' past two months

The Broncos linebacker discovered he had testicular cancer from a league drug test. And now he plays the game with a fresh perspective.

NFL

NFL Week 17 buzz: What we're hearing on Joe Burrow, the red-hot Jaguars and Pro Bowl rosters

Here's the latest, including intel on Burrow's future, opening QB1 spots, the Jaguars' legitimacy and Pro Bowl roster fallout.

NFL

NFL execs on how Tua Tagovailoa lost his edge and Mike McDaniel's support

What has gone wrong for Tagovailoa, what's the Dolphins' path forward and is there any interest in him?

NFL

What has gone wrong for four teams trying to make the playoffs? Solak on the Lions, Bucs, Ravens, Colts

How did the Lions, Bucs, Ravens and Colts end up outside the playoff field heading into Week 17? Plus, do the Bears have the Coach of the Year?

NFL

Believe in Tyler Shough, Malik Willis and other unlikely playoff starters

'Tis the season for fantasy heroes! Liz Loza breaks down so players who can step in and help win a fantasy championship even if they're not necessarily the ones who got you here.

NFL

Matchup rankings: Upgrade Fannin Jr., downgrade Williams

The most and least favorable matchups at the four key fantasy positions (QB, RB, WR and TE).

NFL

2026 NFL Pro Bowl AFC, NFC rosters: The league's top players

The Ravens, Broncos, 49ers and Seahawks each had six players chosen to lead the way.

NFL

Wait, no Jordan Love? The biggest Pro Bowl snubs for the AFC and NFC rosters

Love and Chris Olave didn't make the NFC roster? Should Josh Hines-Allen be in the AFC lineup?

NFL

Are the Jaguars a real threat in the AFC amid six-game win streak?

After a convincing win against the Broncos on Sunday, the Jaguars might be the hottest team in the NFL.

NFL

Buzz: Disappointing Chiefs enter Christmas matchup as two-TD underdogs to Broncos

The NFL's Christmas Day slate features some disappointing teams, none as bad betting-wise as the Kansas City Chiefs.

NFL

Trump loomed over sport like never before in 2025. Next year he will take even more

From the Super Bowl to UFC cards to the US Open to the Ryder Cup, the US president has turned sport into his own personal stage. There’s more to comeConsidering he’s the self-declared hardest working president to ever hold the office, Donald Trump has spent a remarkable amount of the past year away…

NFL

Playoff-clinching scenarios: What's at stake for nine teams in Week 17?

Nine teams have the chance to clinch a No. 1 seed, division title or playoff berth in Week 17.

NFL

Updated NFL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, plus each team's rookie of the year

Let's update our rankings ahead of Week 17. We also looked at the best rookies from all 32 teams.

NFL

Ravens head NFL with six Pro Bowl nods despite season of struggle

Broncos, 49ers and Seahawks also have six selectionsVikings, Saints and Jets have zero Pro Bowlers Six Baltimore Ravens players have been selected for this season’s Pro Bowl Games despite the team almost certainly missing the playoffs. The Ravens lead the league in Pro Bowl nods, alongside the Denv…

NFL

Brock Purdy throws career-high five touchdowns as 49ers roll over Colts

Purdy throws career-high five TD passesMcCaffrey stars again in versatile roleRivers’ return can’t halt Colts’ slideBrock Purdy threw a career-high five touchdown passes and Dee Winters returned an interception of Philip Rivers’ final pass 74 yards for a score to lead the San Francisco 49ers to a 4…

NFL

Steelers’ DK Metcalf suspended two games for altercation with Lions fan

Metcalf suspended two games without payNFL cites policy barring player-fan confrontationsFan denies using racial slur through lawyersPittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf has been suspended by the NFL for two games without pay over his altercation with a Detroit Lions fan on Sunday.The leagu…

NFL

NFL’s Chiefs will leave Arrowhead and relocate across Kansas-Missouri border

Chiefs to leave Arrowhead after nearly 60 yearsNew domed Kansas stadium targeted for 2031Missouri efforts to retain team fall shortThe Kansas City Chiefs announced Monday they will leave their longtime home at Arrowhead Stadium for a new, domed stadium that will be built across the Kansas-Missouri …

NFL

Will your team make the playoffs? Simulate the rest of the regular season

null

NFL

The Jacksonville Jaguars aren’t a punchline any more – they’re a problem

Once loose, erratic and reliably unreliable, Jacksonville have hardened into something far more serious, with Trevor Lawrence’s control and confidence turning a hot streak into a genuine AFC threatSeven weeks ago, the Jaguars were still that team: loose, entertaining, unreliable. The kind …

NFL

NFL week 16: Steelers edge Lions in thriller, Jaguars stun Broncos, Panthers beat Bucs – as it happened

Steelers just hold on to beat the Lions while Broncos fall flat in 34-20 defeat to the JaguarsJ Cook rush for 44 yardsWell they were off to a slow start. The running back quickens matters with a mazy run through to the left then back across the field to avoid two free defenders. They just can’t qui…

NFL

Steelers’ DK Metcalf throws punch at Lions fan in front row during altercation

Metcalf seen swiping toward fan in Ford Field standsIncident followed exchange during second quarterOfficials did not see it; no in-game discipline followedPittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf could face disciplinary action after throwing a punch at a fan during Sunday’s 29-24 win against t…

NFL

NFL round-up: Steelers outlast Lions as late penalty negates Goff’s winning TD

Chiefs down to QB3 as Minshew hurt in loss to TitansMcCarthy hurt as Vikings hand Giants ninth straight lossChargers close on playoffs behind Herbert surgeThe Pittsburgh Steelers pushed the Detroit Lions to the brink of elimination from the playoffs on Sunday, holding on for a 29-24 win when Jared …

NFL

Bears stun Packers in overtime as Eagles top Commanders to clinch NFC East

Williams hits Moore in OT after Bears steal onsideChicago erase 10-point deficit as Love exits concussedEagles clinch NFC East despite miscues, late brawlCaleb Williams threw a 46-yard touchdown pass to DJ Moore in overtime, and the Chicago Bears overcame a 10-point deficit late in the fourth quart…

NFL

NFL playoff race: sepia-toned Bears v Packers rivalry takes center stage

Chicago can edge closer to sealing the NFC North in a sepia-toned Soldier Field showdown that headlines a pivotal week in the NFL playoff raceAnother week as the NFL winds up for the postseason offers a fresh look at contenders building for the Super Bowl. Jacksonville v Denver, yes please. Baltimo…

NFL

Seahawks overturn 16-point deficit to stun Rams in overtime and clinch playoff berth

Darnold hits Smith-Njigba for winning OT TDSeahawks erase 16-point fourth-quarter deficitSeattle move ahead of Rams atop NFC WestSam Darnold connected with Jaxon Smith-Njigba for a touchdown in overtime, then hit a wide-open Eric Saubert for the winning two-point conversion, and the Seattle Seahawk…

NFL

Brother of LA Rams star arrested in alleged theft of Lakers player’s BMW

Brother of Puka Nacua among two arrested in LA caseVehicle tied to Lakers forward tracked to hotel valetSuspects released same night as investigation continuesTwo men, including the brother of Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua, were arrested over the weekend on suspicion of taking a vehicle…