Best and worst QBs of Week 13: Andy Dalton carves up Eagles
On Sunday, Andy Dalton posted the second-highest Total QBR in a game in his career, and the 49ers' QBs had a day to forget in Chicago.
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NFL says Titans can't play in 'My Cause' cleats
Despite missing the "My Cause My Cleats" weekend on bye, the NFL won't grant Titans players permission to wear their individualized shoes beyond warm-ups Sunday
Eagles coach: 'Not everybody' tried hard in loss
Eagles coach Doug Pederson admitted Monday that not all of his players played hard in the loss Sunday to the Bengals.
Jones suffered turf toe injury in Falcons' loss
Julio Jones suffered a turf toe injury Sunday in the Falcons' loss to the Chiefs, coach Dan Quinn said Monday.
M. Henry gets cancer diagnosis after NFL cut
Tight end Mitchell Henry, who was released from the Ravens' practice squad last month and has spent time with the Packers and Broncos, has been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia.
Rivera OK with benching Cam despite 'frenzy'
Carolina coach Ron Rivera stands by his decision to bench Cam Newton despite the national uproar over the decision.
Dolphins LB Alonso has broken right thumb
Miami Dolphins linebacker Kiko Alonso may be available to play Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals after undergoing surgery to repair a broken right thumb.
The best NFL QBs who could change teams in 2017
What's the likelihood of Jimmy Garoppolo and Tony Romo playing for new teams next season? These are the 10 most talented quarterbacks who have a realistic shot of changing addresses in 2017.
Contender kryptonite: Big weaknesses on the top 15 teams
The pass rush in Dallas and New England. The run defense in Oakland and Washington. A new injury in Seattle. The NFL's likely playoff field is full of holes.
NFL playoff picture: Cowboys are first team to clinch
Dallas is in the playoffs, thanks to Washington's loss in Arizona. As for the 6-seed in the NFC right now: How about Tampa Bay?
Cowboys have NFL's best record because they own the fourth quarter
The Cowboys are riding an 11-game win streak and have already clinched a playoff spot. How? They have a knack for making plays in crunch time.
What the Seahawks lose with Earl Thomas sidelined
The Seahawks will try to replace Earl Thomas with untested safety Steven Terrell and may also tweak the scheme to better fit the personnel.
Earl Thomas out for the season following scary collision (0:46)
The Big Story for every NFL team
Could the Lions be legitimate contenders in the NFC? Can the Seahawks overcome Earl Thomas' injury? A look at the top storylines for all 32 NFL teams heading into Week 14.
No Fun League? Officials cut back on celebration penalties and all is well
From snow angels to custom cleats, the league was hardly damaged in Week 13 by the presence of touchdown celebrations and charitable messages.
Cruz thinks OBJ gets bad rap from media (2:05)
Battle for AFC North will be ugly, fun -- and familiar
The Steelers and Ravens are by no means perfect. But they appear to be putting things together at the right time -- and setting themselves up for a fun, if flawed division race.
Breaking down Joe Flacco's breakout game of 2016
Joe Flacco had one of the best games of his career on Sunday, thanks to a fast start and the QB's ability to continually burn the Dolphins' blitz.
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Dress code violation sums up the season for Cam Newton, Panthers
Cam Newton's benching for the first play didn't lose the game, but it certainly set the tone for the Panthers' ugly loss to the Seahawks.
Did Ron Rivera draw a line in the sand for Cam Newton?
Carolina coach Ron Rivera seemed to send a message by benching QB Cam Newton. Can he hold his team together for the final four games of a lost season?
LSU RB Fournette to enter upcoming NFL draft
All-American running back Leonard Fournette plans to bypass his senior season at LSU and enter the upcoming NFL draft.
Stephen A. supports Rivera's decision to bench Newton (1:50)
Two kinds of QB luck on Monday night: Bad (Jets) and Andrew (Colts)
Watch Colts-Jets on ESPN or stream live on a computer, tablet or TV-connected device.
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Leonard Williams says youth rugby prepared him for NFL (1:18)
The amazing numbers behind Tom Brady's march to 201
Tom Brady won his 201st career game on Sunday, making him the all-time winningest quarterback in NFL history. How did he do it? Let's dive into the numbers.
What you missed in Week 13 NFL betting
Did you miss any of the NFL action Sunday? We run through every Week 13 game to recap from a betting perspective, including which teams covered easily and which games were toss-ups or bad beats.
Like Cowboys' youngsters, A Tribe Called Quest knows Jason Witten is hip
Jason Witten is the longest-serving player on the Cowboys and knows how to relate to each player in the locker room, even if that means some dancing.
NFC South now up for grabs, so Falcons have to finish strong
The Falcons still control their postseason fate, but they know they need to play better down the stretch.
Washington Redskins kid: Anthony Lanier II
How Anthony Lanier II went from an undrafted free agent to a potential premier player with the Washington Redskins.
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Seahawks' Thomas breaks leg, mulls retirement
Seahawks safety Earl Thomas tweeted that he was considering retirement after breaking his leg in Sunday's win over the Panthers. His teammates said afterward not to take the talk too seriously.
Beckham: Official told me to get out of his face
Odell Beckham Jr. said Terry McAulay's crew should not be allowed to officiate future Giants games after what Beckham believed were unfavorable calls in his team's 24-14 loss to the Steelers.
Gruden chews out Redskins after loss to Cardinals
Redskins coach Jay Gruden scolded his players after Sunday's 31-23 loss to Arizona, their second straight defeat, and his voice carried through the walls of the locker room.
Zimmer back with Vikings after eye surgery
Vikings coach Mike Zimmer, who missed Thursday's loss to the Cowboys because of a detached retina, returned to the team Monday.
Cowboys-Bucs flexed into prime-time slot Dec. 18
The Cowboys' Dec. 18 game against the Buccaneers has been flexed and will now air 8:30 p.m. ET in the NBC Sunday night slot.
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Buccaneers starting to believe and it's culminating in playoff push
Four straight wins have the Buccaneers, who haven't been to the playoffs since 2007, starting to believe that they can make the postseason.
Browns' final month could be Robert Griffin III's final chance with the team
The Browns may put Robert Griffin III back into the starting lineup; this could be Griffin's last chance to show he has a future in the NFL.
Bears can sell hope for 2017 season with Leonard Floyd
Leonard Floyd is not a finished product, but the Bears remain in the business of selling hope for 2017. Floyd is someone who can do that.
Jeff Fisher's extension doesn't guarantee much beyond compensation
Just because Rams coach Jeff Fisher has an extension, which reportedly includes an option for 2018, it doesn't mean he'll necessarily be back in 2017.
Despite benching, Colin Kaepernick should remain 49ers starter
Even though he had the worst start of his career, Colin Kaepernick should have the chance to see if he can resurrect his career this season.
Players recall how the biggest plays of Week 13 went down
Antonio Brown rewards Big Ben's trust; the Chiefs find creative ways to get in the end zone; Tom Brady hits a career milestone; the Bears and 49ers struggle with the forward pass. Listen to the stars describe the big moments.
Biggest NFL injuries of Week 13
Seahawks safety Earl Thomas broke his leg in Sunday night's win over the Panthers. Here are some other big names who got nicked up this week.
Brown, Beckham exchange jerseys (0:25)
Ben Roethlisberger won't let Steelers fall out of playoff picture
The Steelers kept pace with the Ravens in the AFC North race, defeating the Giants behind Ben Roethlisberger and a spirited defensive effort.
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Broncos claimed former Ravens' RB Justin Forsett on waivers today, per source. Broncos' HC Gary Kubiak and Forsett reunited again.
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Whether caused by injuries or personnel issues, this season's top NFL teams all possess obvious weaknesses. es.pn/2gvApw6
Stephen A Smith @stephenasmith
29 unanswered points...29 UNANSWERED POINTS!!! Where was Rex Ryan's defense? espn.com/video/clip?id=…
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The Road Warrior. Ezekiel Elliott has never lost a road game at the high school, collegiate or professional level.… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…
Rob Demovsky ESPN Staff Writer
Julius Peppers was noncommittal about playing beyond this season: "I want to play as long as I can," Peppers said. "If I can play next year, then maybe, but we'll see about that later." Peppers is in the final season of his three-year, $26.1 million contract with the Packers. He just moved into fifth on the career sack list with 142.5, passing Michael Strahan on Sunday.
Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter
Insiders recap Sunday action, Earl Thomas' injury, Cam Newton's benching and Lions' impressive win vs. Saints. es.pn/2hb1SXJ
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Falcons WR Julio Jones is dealing with a turf toe injury that he suffered in Sunday's loss to the Chiefs. es.pn/2gvpdzu
Jordan Raanan ESPN Staff Writer
Ben McAdoo says "there were a few times yesterday that [Beckham] may have been interfered with." He says the team will have "plenty of use" this week of the process of sending plays to the league for explanations.
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In fact, as noted this morning, #NFL has smartly and quietly toned down its No Fun rhetoric in past six weeks. espn.com/blog/nflnation…
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#NFL should make an easy adjustment here. The republic survived the weekend with custom cleats. Can edure one more. twitter.com/paulkuharskynf…
Tim McManus ESPN Staff Writer
Eagles tight end Zach Ertz on not blocking Vontaze Burfict on Carson Wentz scramble in first quarter: "I could see that Carson was easily going to make it out of bounds, and thought the play was over by the time I reached Burfict. Carson & I have discussed it and there are no issues. Our full attention is now on beating Washington."
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Tom Brady passed Peyton Manning to lead the NFL in all-time wins yesterday. Here are some other numbers comparing t… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…
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Bears coach John Fox was asked how close to the team was to activating former 1st round pick Kyle Fuller on Sunday. Fuller was designated to return off of IR, but he has not yet been added to the active roster. "It's like horseshoes and hand grenades," Fox said. "Close doesn't really count."
Jeff Dickerson ESPN Staff Writer
The Bears are trying to send messages to some of their younger players -- particularly 3rd round pick Jonathan Bullard, who was a healthy scratch on Sunday. "I think there's a variety of ways to motivate young people," coach John Fox said. "He's a player that we do like, that we're trying to bring the best out of him like we do all our players." Second year safety Adrian Amos also missed the 49ers game with a foot injury, but he's another young player that's struggled in recent weeks.
Jeff Dickerson ESPN Staff Writer
Bears rookie Leonard Floyd flashed again on Sunday, recording a pair of sacks to push his season total to seven -- the third-highest number of sacks for a rookie in Bears' franchise history. "What was impressive about Leonard was being able to put maybe a couple of not some of his better plays behind him yesterday," coach John Fox said. "I thought he responded really well in the second half."
John Keim ESPN Staff Writer
Redskins center Spencer Long is in the concussion protocol and that might force the team to sign another center in case he can't play. John Sullivan would take his place in the starting lineup and the emergency backup would be Shawn Lauvao. But he has not worked at center in a while so the Redskins would sign someone as a backup (or promote Kory Lichtensteiger off injured reserve, if they feel his calf injury has healed and he's ready). They also have center Ronald Patrick on their practice squad.
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DeMarco Murray's toe is better. He's one of best backs in the league. "We're not going to change something good... espn.com/espn/now?nowId…
Michael Rothstein ESPN Staff Writer
No Detroit Lions in the Top 5 in Pro Bowl fan voting at any position thus far -- that includes QB Matthew Stafford, P Sam Martin, K Matt Prater, returner Andre Roberts and ST players Johnson Bademosi and Don Carey.
Jamison Hensley ESPN Staff Writer
Ravens coach John Harbaugh called Monday night's game in New England as the "toughest challenge" of the season. "We need to play our best football in New England to win the game," Harbaugh said. "We do believe we have a chance to do that."
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LSU All-American RB Leonard Fournette plans to bypass his senior season and enter the upcoming NFL draft. es.pn/2gZT9Hg