MIAMI — Admit it. The game started with groans of “Here we go again” across South Florida, from Dolfans everywhere. Bags would be back on heads, right? A calamitous season would be sinking yet further.

Fullback Alec Ingold was flagged for a false start before the first snap. An angry coach Mike McDaniel thought it would be smart to then ...Read more

LANDOVER, Md. — All it took for the Detroit Lions to see their offensive problems clearly was head coach Dan Campbell putting on a pair of glasses.

With Campbell appearing to call plays at Northwest Stadium on Sunday — or at the very least, being more involved with the play-calling process — the Lions' offense returned to its potent self,...Read more

NEW YORK — After trading two of their star players this week, the New York Jets won their second game of the season.

Breece Hall’s 125 all-purpose yards and six defensive sacks helped the Jets (2-7) defeat the Cleveland Browns (2-7) 27-20 on a rainy afternoon at MetLife Stadium.

The Jets said goodbye to Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams ...Read more

MINNEAPOLIS — All season, Baltimore Ravens coaches and players have preached turnovers. Finally, they’re beginning to see that mantra come to life.

On Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings, rookie safety Malaki Starks had his second interception in as many games, cornerback Marlon Humphrey added another and undrafted rookie free agent safety...Read more

BERLIN — Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor was just too much for the Atlanta Falcons.

Taylor scooted into the end zone in overtime on an 8-yard run to lift the Colts to a 31-25 victory over the Falcons on Sunday at a festive Olympic Stadium.

Taylor rushed 32 times for 244 yards and three touchdowns in the game.

The Colts ...Read more

FOXBOROUGH, Mass — The New England Patriots have a new signature win.

Underdogs heading into a Week 10 matchup with the Tamp Bay Buccaneers, the Patriots outlasted, outplayed and outshined one of the NFC’s best teams to increase their winning streak to seven games and improve their record to 8-2 with a 28-23 win.

Credit two Patriots ...Read more

PHILADELPHIA — On Sunday night, as the Birds rested, Dan Quinn handed the Eagles the NFC East title.

Quinn is the head coach of the Washington Commanders. He left franchise quarterback Jayden Daniels in a game that was entirely unwinnable. This action, and the subsequent play-calling, exposed Daniels to injury. Sure enough, Daniels dislocated...Read more

CHICAGO — The NFC North emerged as the strongest division in football last season when the Detroit Lions had to go to a Week 18 meeting with the Minnesota Vikings to emerge as the winner with 15 victories.

The Vikings (14-3) and Green Bay Packers (11-6) followed, and the circuit is arguably more rugged this season with the emergence of the ...Read more

TAMPA, Fla. — As testimonials go, this one will not bring tears to anyone’s eyes.

It sounds more contrived than heartfelt. Almost like the bless-your-heart of compliments.

So, here it goes:

Dang, the Buccaneers get the most out of their talent.

Cheeky, right? If there was a back door for praise, that one just came strolling through. ...Read more

MINNEAPOLIS — The driver accused of being drunk when she struck and killed Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson and two of his high school friends in a high-speed collision in Maryland has confessed and is now facing prison time.

Jackson, a fourth-round 2024 NFL draft pick out of the University of Oregon and a Maryland native, died in the...Read more

Six years ago, when the Miami Dolphins shouldn’t have tanked, they foolishly and unsuccessfully decided to tank before the season even began.

Today, when they are 2-7 and might as well tank, they foolishly and incomprehensively receive an edict on how they need to win to save jobs from team owner Steve Ross. Or, if not exactly win, they need ...Read more

PITTSBURGH — If we have learned anything about these Steelers, it is that they are capable of playing at a Super Bowl level, especially on defense, and they are also capable of looking like a bottom-feeder — sometimes within the same game.

That is life in the NFL, but the Steelers' swings seem to be more extreme than most.

Very few teams ...Read more

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando, get ready. The biggest show in American sports is about to storm into town — and this time it’s not speculation, not rumor, not wishful thinking.

It’s reality.

It’s THISCLOSE to happening!

The Jacksonville Jaguars have made their decision on where they’ll spend the 2027 NFL season during the $2 billion ...Read more

DENVER — A few minutes before kickoff, Thunder raced down the field and took a dump at the 5-yard line. It was not disgusting. It was foreshadowing.

It is not easy for them to underwhelm us anymore, but say this about the Broncos: Those procrastinators find a way. Man, are they good at grinding our teeth and putting us to sleep. The Broncos ...Read more