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☆ NFL: Raheem Morris named Atlanta Falcons head coach, Carolina Panthers hire Dave Canales
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-26 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Jacob Lev | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Coaching vacancies continue to be filled around the NFL, as the Atlanta Falcons announced on Wednesday that Raheem Morris had been hired as head coach of the organization, while the Carolina Panthers named Dave Canales as their new head coach. Kyusung Gong/APIn replacing Arthur Smith in Atlanta, Morris becomes the first full-time Black head coach in franchise history, per the Falcons. “I am overjoyed for the opportunity for my family and I to return to Atlanta as the Falcons head coach,” Morris said in a statement, where he also thanked McVay and the Rams. He served as offensive quality coach, assistant quarterbacks coach, wide receivers coach, quarterbacks coach and pass game coordinator between 2010 and 2022. Mike Carlson/APThe Panthers have put their faith in the first-time head coach to turn the franchise around.

Persons: Raheem Morris, Dave Canales, Morris, Sean McVay, Dan Quinn, Kyusung Gong, Arthur Smith, “, ” Morris, McVay, Arthur Blank, Bill Belichick, Belichick, Greg M, Cooper, Dave Canales Canales, David Tepper, ”, Canales, Tom Brady, Baker Mayfield, Mayfield, Mike Carlson, Bryce Young, Young Organizations: CNN, NFL, Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, Atlanta, Los Angeles Rams, Falcons, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Rams, Bowl, New England Patriots, AP Carolina Panthers, Tampa, Panthers, ” Panthers, Bucs, Seattle Seahawks, NFC, Philadelphia Eagles, Detroit Lions, Carolina, Chicago Bears Locations: Washington, LA, Atlanta, Tampa Bay

Morgan, who has spent the past three seasons as the Panthers' assistant GM, will oversee the personnel operation, the team announced. The team had requested interviews with eight candidates: Giants assistant GM Brandon Brown, Buccaneers assistant GM Mike Greenberg, Chiefs vice president of football operations Brandt Tilis, Eagles assistant GM Alec Halaby, Saints assistant GM Khai Harley, Ravens vice president of football administration Nick Matteo, Colts assistant GM Ed Dodds and Raiders interim GM Champ Kelly. He went on to work as director of player personnel for the Buffalo Bills before returning to the Panthers as assistant GM in 2021. A first-round draft pick in 2001, he helped the Panthers reach their first Super Bowl in 2003, anchoring the middle of the defense. He played seven seasons for Carolina set an NFL record with 25 tackles in the Panthers' Super Bowl loss to the New England Patriots on Feb. 1, 2004.

Persons: CHARLOTTE, Dan Morgan, Morgan, David Tepper, Scott Fitterer, Bryce Young, Dan, ” Tepper, ” Morgan, Tepper, Brandon Brown, Mike Greenberg, Brandt Tilis, Alec Halaby, GM Khai, Nick Matteo, Ed Dodds, Champ Kelly, Frank Reich, Matt Rhule, Ron Rivera, Chris Tabor, Steve Wilks, Perry Fewell, Ben Johnson, Frank Smith, Bobby Slowik, Dave Canales, Brian Callahan, Todd Monken, Dan Quinn, Raheem Morris, Mike Macdonald, Tabor, Ejiro Evero, Young, mightily, Sam Howell, Eddy Pineiro, ___ Organizations: The Carolina Panthers, Panthers, New York Jets, Giants, Buccaneers, Chiefs, Eagles, GM Khai Harley, Ravens, Colts, Raiders, Seattle Seahawks, Buffalo Bills, Carolina, New England Patriots, Pro, Lions, Dolphins, Cowboys, Rams, The Panthers, Cleveland Browns Locations: N.C, Alabama, Carolina

Ohio State is hiring former Houston Texans and Penn State head coach Bill O'Brien as its offensive coordinator, a person with direct knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Thursday night. ESPN first reported Ohio State was hiring O'Brien. Buckeyes coach Ryan Day has been Ohio State's primary play-caller since being promoted from offensive coordinator to head coach in 2019 to replace Urban Meyer. Brian Hartline was offensive coordinator for the Buckeyes last year, and will remain on staff as wide receivers coach. O'Brien returned to college after being fired by the Texans, joining Nick Saban's staff at Alabama as offensive coordinator for two years.

Persons: Bill O'Brien, O'Brien, Ryan Day, Urban Meyer, Brian Hartline, Kyle McCord, Devin Brown, Deshaun Watson, Joe Paterno, Jerry Sandusky, Nick Saban's, Bryce Young, Bill Belichick, Tom Brady, Will Howard, TreVeyon Henderson Organizations: Houston Texans, Penn State, Associated Press, ESPN, Buckeyes, Ohio, Urban, NFL, Ohio State, Missouri, Texans, Alabama, Heisman, New England Patriots, Patriots, Kansas State, AP Locations: Ohio, Michigan, Mississippi

Carson Beck and Jalen Milroe had to replace big-name quarterbacks at programs with national title-or-bust expectations. His turning point may have come in the SEC opener against South Carolina, when Beck rallied Georgia from a 14-3 halftime deficit to win 24-14. And Milroe has done something even Young couldn't do last season: lead the Tide to the SEC title game. Then Milroe was back, leading the Tide to a perfect SEC season and making their biggest play in the Iron Bowl. Besides the similarities of replacing star passers, Beck and Milroe share another common ground.

Persons: Carson Beck, Jalen Milroe, Beck, Stetson Bennett, Milroe, Bryce Young, Nick Saban, “ He’s, Milroe's, Isaiah Bond, ” Beck, “, We’ve, Kirby Smart, Lamar Jackson, ” Smart, they've, Young couldn't, Tyler Buchner, Ty Simpson, ” Milroe, ”, Bennett, Young, Saban Organizations: Alabama, Southeastern Conference, South, Crimson Tide, Auburn, Iron, Bulldogs, SEC, Baltimore Ravens, Tide, Heisman, AP Locations: Georgia, South Florida, Texas, ” Alabama, Alabama, South Carolina, Florida, New York

The Carolina Panthers fired their coach on Monday following the team’s NFL-worst 1-10 start in his first year at the helm. Instead, the Panthers are assured of a sixth straight losing season since Tepper bought the team in 2018 for $2.275 billion. Political Cartoons View All 1265 ImagesSpecial teams coordinator Chris Tabor will take over as interim head coach. Tabor will become the fifth head coach or interim head coach since Tepper bought the team. Tabor has never served as an NFL head coach.

Persons: CHARLOTTE, Frank Reich, David Tepper, Tepper, Reich, Bryce Young, Moore, Chris Tabor, Thomas Brown, Jim Caldwell, Tabor, Matt Rhule, Steve Wilks, haven’t, Pete McCulley, Nathaniel Hackett, Urban Meyer, Freddie Kitchens, Ron Rivera, Perry Fewell, Rhule, Wilks, Young, ___ Organizations: The Carolina Panthers, NFL, Panthers, Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Philadelphia Eagles, Indianapolis Colts, Carolina, San, Major League Soccer, Baylor, Chicago Bears, Young Locations: N.C, Carolina, San Francisco, Denver, Jacksonville, Cleveland, Arizona, Charlotte

The back door to the College Football playoff is unlikely to be open for Ohio State or anybody else this championship weekend. And the Crimson Tide stayed in CFP contention as they prepare for the Southeastern Conference championship game against No. 20 Iowa in the Big Ten championship game away from a third straight playoff appearance. In the final season before playoff expansion to 12 teams, cutting the field to four might be tricky. ... Don't be surprised if most teams with openings are not willing to wait another week for coaches involved in conference championship games.

Persons: Michael Penix Jr, Jalen Milroe, Isaiah Bond, Jim Harbaugh, Connor Stalions, Sherrone Moore, Harbaugh, Warde Manuel, It’s, J.J . McCarthy, ” McCarthy, Bryce Young, Jordan Travis, Jonathan Smith, Don't, Jeff Lebby, Ralph D, Russo Organizations: College Football, Ohio State, Washington State, Apple, Auburn, Crimson Tide, Southeastern Conference, Buckeyes, NCAA, Big, Michigan, Wolverines, Power, Washington, Huskies, Ducks, Tide, New, Georgia, Alabama, Bulldogs, didn't, TCU, Oklahoma State, The Cowboys, BYU, SEC, Atlantic Coast Conference, Florida State, Florida, ACC, Michigan State, Oregon State, Texas, Mississippi State, AP Locations: Washington, Alabama, Jordan, Georgia, Michigan, Iowa, Indianapolis, Ohio, Oregon, Las Vegas, New Mexico State, Atlanta, Texas, Arlington , Texas, Florida, Louisville, Kentucky, Syracuse, Oklahoma

Pro Picks is a weekly column where AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games. Political Cartoons View All 1265 ImagesJared Goff bounced back from three picks to lead Detroit to a comeback win over Chicago last week. Jordan Love rallied the Packers to a comeback win last week over the Chargers. COWBOYS, 31-16SAN FRANCISCO at SEATTLELine: 49ers minus 7The 49ers (7-3) are healthy and back to playing at a championship caliber. VIKINGS, 24-21Last week: Straight up: 8-6.

Persons: Rob Maaddi, Jared Goff, Jordan Love, FanDuel, Kenny Pickett, Jake Browning, Joe Burrow, it’ll, Josh Allen, Geno Smith, Tua, Aaron Rodgers, Tim Boyle, Zach Wilson, Mac Jones, Bailey, Tommy DeVito, QB C.J ., DeMeco Ryans, Desmond Ridder, Derek Carr, Winston, Bryce Young, Carolina’s, Shaquille Leonard, Patrick Mahomes, They’ve, Aidan O’Connell’s, Kyler Murray, QB Dorian Thompson, Robinson, Myles Garrett, Russell Wilson, Mark Andrews, Justin Herbert can’t, Joshua Dobbs, Justin Field, ___ Organizations: AP Pro Football, Detroit Lions, Lions, Green Bay Packers, NFC, Chicago, Packers, Chargers, The Packers, Dallas, Washington, San, Seattle, LIONS, PITTSBURGH, CINCINNATI Line, Steelers, Bengals, BEST BET, STEELERS, BUFFALO, PHILADELPHIA, Eagles, Super Bowl, Kansas City, Chiefs, 49ers, Bills, WASHINGTON, DALLAS Line, Cowboys, Philadelphia, Giants . COWBOYS, FRANCISCO, SEATTLE Line, Seahawks, Rams, 49ERS, MIAMI, NEW YORK JETS Line, Dolphins, Jets, DOLPHINS, NEW YORK, Line, Patriots, Giants, PATRIOTS, JACKSONVILLE, HOUSTON Line, AFC South, Jaguars, Texans, JAGUARS, ORLEANS, ATLANTA Line, Falcons, New Orleans . FALCONS, Panthers, Titans, Tennessee, Chicago . TITANS, TAMPA BAY, Pro, Buccaneers, BUCCANEERS, LAS VEGAS, Raiders, CHIEFS, ANGELES RAMS, ARIZONA, Cardinals, RAMS, CLEVELAND, DENVER Line, Broncos, Browns, BRONCOS, LOS ANGELES CHARGERS, Ravens, underachieving Chargers, RAVENS, MINNESOTA, Vikings, Bears, Detroit, VIKINGS Locations: Minnesota, Detroit, San Francisco, Washington, New York, QB C.J . Stroud, New, CAROLINA, TENNESSEE, Chicago, TAMPA, INDIANAPOLIS, KANSAS, BALTIMORE, CHICAGO

☆ NFL roundup: Lions storm back in fourth, stun Bears
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-20 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +10 min

Jared Goff, who threw a season-high three interceptions, engineered two fourth-quarter scoring drives and finished with 236 yards passing and two touchdowns for Detroit (8-2). Wilson completed 27 of 35 passes for 259 yards in the Broncos' fourth consecutive victory. Joshua Dobbs completed 20 of 32 passes for 221 yards, one touchdown and one interception for Minnesota (6-5). Giants 31, Commanders 19Tommy DeVito threw three touchdown passes and the New York defense forced six turnovers in a victory over Washington in Landover, Md. Bills 32, Jets 6Josh Allen threw three touchdown passes and Buffalo avenged a Week 1 loss to New York with a victory in Orchard Park.

Persons: David Montgomery, David Reginek, Jared Goff, Justin Fields, DJ Moore, Goff, Jameson Williams, Sam LaPorta, Aidan Hutchinson, Fields, Russell Wilson lobbed, Courtland, Sutton, Wilson, Joshua Dobbs, Dobbs, Dorian Thompson, Robinson, Dustin Hopkins, Pittsburgh . Thompson, Deshaun Watson, Jaylen Warren, Warren, Kenny Pickett, Dak Prescott, Tony Pollard, Prescott, Carolina's, DaRon Bland, Bryce Young, Young, Jordan Love, Love, Christian Watson, Love's, Jayden Reed, Aaron Jones, Emanuel Wilson, Justin Herbert, Keenan Allen, Joey Bosa hobbled, C.J . Stroud, Stroud, Tank Dell, Devin Singletary, Murray, Trevor Lawrence, Calvin Ridley, Will Levis, Tua Tagovailoa, Jalen Ramsey, Tyreek Hill, Hill, Tagovailoa, Aidan O'Connell, Davante Adams, Antonio Pierce, Tommy DeVito, Isaiah Simmons, Sam Howell, Howell, Saquon Barkley, DeVito, Brock Purdy, Brandon Aiyuk, Purdy, Christian McCaffrey, George Kittle, Tampa Bay's Baker Mayfield, Mike Evans, White, Josh Allen, Joe Brady, Ken Dorsey, Allen, Zach Wilson, Tim Boyle, Boyle, Lucas Havrisik, Geno Smith, Jason Myers, Kenneth Walker III, Cooper, Smith, Matthew Stafford, Royce Freeman Organizations: Detroit Lions, Chicago Bears, Ford Field, Bears, Detroit, Chicago, Broncos, Vikings, Courtland Sutton, Denver, Minnesota, Browns, Steelers, Pittsburgh, UCLA, Cleveland, Cowboys, Panthers, Dallas, Carolina, Packers, Chargers, Los, Green, Texans, Cardinals, Houston, Arizona, Jaguars, Titans, Jacksonville, Tennessee, Dolphins, Raiders, Miami, Las Vegas, Miami Gardens, NFL, Las, Giants, New, Washington, 49ers, Buccaneers, Tampa, Bills, Jets, Buffalo, AFC East, Miami . New, Rams, Seahawks, Seattle, Thomson Locations: Detroit , Michigan, USA, Montgomery, Cleveland, Charlotte, N.C, Green, Los Angeles, Angeles, Miami, Fla, Tyreek, Las Vegas, New York, Landover, Md, DeVito, Francisco, Tampa Bay, Santa Clara, Calif, Tampa, Orchard Park, Miami . New York, Inglewood , Calif

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland knew coming into Sunday’s game he needed one more pick-6 to etch his name into the NFL record books. 1 pick Bryce Young in the fourth quarter and returned it 30 yards for a touchdown, tying an NFL record with his fourth pick-6 of the season. “It just makes for another goal for me — to break it,” Bland said after the Cowboys hammered the lowly Panthers 33-10. Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy called it the play of the game, putting Dallas up 30-10 and all but assuring their fourth win in five games. Bland's score was a part of an outstanding defensive performance from the Cowboys, who sacked Young seven times and limited the Cowboys to 187 yards.

Persons: CHARLOTTE, DaRon Bland, Bland, Bryce Young, Eric Allen, Jim Kearney, Ken Houston, ” Bland, of Famer Rod Woodson, Jonathan Mingo, “, ”, Bland juked Young, Mike McCarthy, McCarthy, ” McCarthy, he's, “ It’s, It’s, He’s, ’ ” Bland Organizations: — Cowboys, NFL, Carolina Panthers, Cowboys, Panthers, of Famer, Central Catholic, Dallas, Washington, Bland, Fresno State, Young Locations: N.C, Kansas, Modesto , California

Milroe has 644 yards of offense and 10 touchdowns in that span, including six scores in Saturday’s 49-21 rout of Kentucky. “I think experience is the best teacher,” said Milroe, who has started the past seven contests for the Crimson Tide (9-1, 7-0 Southeastern Conference, No. Texas converted his two interceptions into 10 points and he subsequently watched the Tide scrape past South Florida 17-3 from the sideline. Political Cartoons View All 1240 ImagesMilroe returned to beat Mississippi and has directed six more victories featuring 21 TDs, including 11 passing. The same can be said for the early-season doubts about Milroe and Alabama.

Persons: —, Jalen Milroe, Milroe, Tua Tagovailoa, Bryce Young, “, ”, Ty Simpson, “ You’ve, Tyler Booker, he’s, We’ve, Roydell Williams, Williams, “ Jalen, Nick Saban, Amari, ” Milroe Organizations: Texas, Crimson Tide, Southeastern, Division, Longhorns, Mississippi, LSU, SEC, Tide, Kentucky, Georgia, Middle, Chattanooga, Auburn, AP Locations: LEXINGTON, Ky, Alabama, Kentucky, Texas, South Florida, ” Alabama, Milroe, Atlanta, Middle Tennessee

CHICAGO (AP) — Bryce Young repeatedly said he needed to play better. Following another anemic offensive performance, it's clear the Panthers know their offense isn't playing well enough to win. Carolina was shut down by Chicago in a 16-13 loss Thursday night, finishing with a season-low 213 yards and 12 first downs. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft after the Panthers moved up in a trade with Chicago. It drove to the Chicago 41 on its last possession, but Young was nearly intercepted by Bears linebacker Jack Sanborn on third-and-10.

Persons: — Bryce Young, Frank Reich, Chuba Hubbard, “ It's, “, Kenny Moore, Young, Eddy Pineiro, Ihmir Smith, “ We're, ”, It's, Tyson Bagent —, —, D'Onta Foreman, Hubbard, Jack Sanborn, Reich, Pineiro, ” Reich, Thomas Brown, “ It’s, ” Young Organizations: CHICAGO, Terrace, Panthers, NFL, Indianapolis, Division II Shepherd, Chicago, Bears, Carolina Locations: Carolina, Terrace Marshall, Chicago

☆ Chicago Bears edge past Carolina Panthers and better their odds at top pick at next year’s NFL Draft
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-10 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —The Chicago Bears edged past the Carolina Panthers in a low-scoring affair on Thursday, a win which boosts their chances at the top pick in next year’s NFL Draft. The Bears were without starting quarterback Justin Fields for Thursday’s game through injury, with undrafted rookie Tyson Bagent once again starting in his place. In his first game since being traded from the Washington Commanders, Sweat had a team-high eight pressures in the game. Thursday’s game was another tough outing for the Panthers QB, who finished with 21-of-38 passing for 185 yards and no touchdowns. The victory moves to Chicago to 3-7 on the season, two games clear from Carolina’s league-worst record.

Persons: D’Onta Foreman, Eddy Pineiro, Bryce Young –, Caleb Williams, Carolina’s Drake Maye, Justin Fields, Tyson Bagent, Bagent, Foreman’s, Montez, Sweat, Young, –, Frank Reich, Ihmir Smith, Marsette, Carolina’s, Smith, Quinn Harris, Foreman, Christian McCaffrey, Don’t, ” Foreman, we’ve Organizations: CNN, Chicago Bears, Carolina Panthers, NFL, Bears, Chicago, Panthers, Shepard University, Washington, Pineiro, Carolina, San Francisco 49ers Locations: Chicago, Carolina

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears weren’t too concerned about appearances. D’Onta Foreman ran for a touchdown and the Bears boosted their shot at the top pick in the draft, beating the Carolina Panthers 16-13 on Thursday night. Political Cartoons View All 1239 ImagesForeman gave the Bears a 16-10 lead in the third quarter with a 4-yard run. SLOW STARTThe Panthers led 10-9 at halftime even though the Bears outgained them 205 yards to 97. Chicago answered with a 54-yard field goal by Santos.

Persons: D’Onta Foreman, ” Foreman, “, Moore, Foreman, Carolina’s Eddy Pineiro, Darnell Mooney, Tyson Bagent, Justin Fields, Fields hasn’t, Eberflus, ” Eberflus, ” Cairo Santos, Bryce Young, ”, Montez Sweat, I’m, Carolina’s Ihmir Smith, Marsette, Young, Adam Thielen, ” Young, Foreman —, Carolina —, Carolina, Trenton Gill, Pineiro, Santos . Smith, Josh Blackwell, Santos ., Bear Pineiro, Santos, ___ Organizations: CHICAGO, Chicago Bears, Bears, Carolina Panthers, “, NFL, Panthers, Arizona, Division II Shepherd University, Detroit, ”, ” PANTHERS, Indianapolis, Carolina, Chicago, Trenton, TD, NEXT, Dallas Locations: Chicago, Atlanta, West Virginia, Minnesota, Washington, Detroit

☆ NFL roundup: C.J. Stroud breaks out as Texans clip Bucs
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-06 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +9 min

Stroud led a 75-yard drive in 40 seconds after Baker Mayfield put Tampa Bay ahead with a 14-yard touchdown pass to Cade Otton, the duo's second scoring hookup of the day. Stroud completed 30 of 42 passes, connecting with Noah Brown six times for 153 yards, including a 75-yard touchdown. Mayfield connected on 21 of 30 passes for 265 yards for the Buccaneers (3-5), who lost their fourth straight game. Vikings 31, Falcons 28Joshua Dobbs fired a go-ahead, 6-yard touchdown pass to Brandon Powell with 20 seconds remaining, and Minnesota beat host Atlanta. Tune completed 11 of 20 passes for 58 yards, threw two interceptions and lost a fumble on one of Cleveland's seven sacks.

Persons: C.J ., Shaquil Barrett, Troy, Stroud, Tank, . Stroud, Baker Mayfield, Cade Otton, Noah Brown, Dalton Schultz, Dell, Dare Ogunbowale, Ogunbowale, Ka'imi Fairbairn, Mayfield, Joe Burrow, Josh Allen, Stefon Diggs, Joe Mixon, Mixon, Tee Higgins, Allen, Diggs, Dalton Kincaid, Joshua Dobbs, Brandon Powell, Dobbs, Jaren, Taylor Heinicke, Mary, A.J . Brown, DeVonta Smith, Kenneth Gainwell, Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, Lamb, Patrick Mahomes, Bryan Cook's, Tua Tagovailoa, Raheem Mostert, Hill, Keaton Mitchell, hadn't, Gus Edwards, Odell Beckham Jr, Justin Tucker, Seattle's Geno Smith, Jaxon Smith, Njigba, Cleveland, Clayton Tune, Tune, Jordan Love, Aaron Jones, Brett Rypien, Matthew Stafford, Rypien, Sam Howell, Howell, Chad Ryland, Washington, Jahan Dotson, Joey Slye, Paulson Adebo, Adebo's takeaways, Derek Carr, Tyson Bagent, Justin Fields, Kenny Moore, Moore, Bryce Young's, Josh Jacobs, Antonio Pierce, Josh McDaniels, York's Daniel Jones, Jones Organizations: Houston Texans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, NRG, Tank Dell, ., Tampa Bay, Texans, Buccaneers, Bengals, Bills, Cincinnati, Buffalo, Vikings, Falcons, Atlanta, Arizona Cardinals, Eagles, Cowboys, Philadelphia, Dallas, Chiefs, Dolphins, Kansas City, NFL, Miami, Ravens, Seahawks, Baltimore, Seattle, AFC, Browns, Cardinals, Buffalo Bills, Packers, Rams, Patriots, Washington, New England, New, Saints, Bears, Chicago, Colts, Panthers, Indianapolis, Carolina, Pro Football, Raiders, Giants, Las Vegas, The Raiders, Las, ESPN, Thomson Locations: Houston , Texas, USA, C.J . Stroud, Troy Taormina, Tampa, Dell, Buffalo . Buffalo, Minnesota, Miami, Frankfurt, Germany, Arizona, Green, Los Angeles, New, Foxborough, New England, New Orleans, Charlotte, N.C, Carolina, Las, New York, Las Vegas, York

He had eight catches for 130 yards and two TDs last week to set an NFL record with his sixth straight game with at least 125 yards receiving. Brown has 831 yards in his last six games and is currently on pace for 1,995 — slightly ahead of Johnson's record. Mahomes had won 13 straight games in the division, one shy of the longest streak since the merger held by Peyton Manning and Andrew Luck. Mahomes also saw an end to his streak of 35 straight games in the regular season or playoffs with at least one TD pass. The Panthers had lost 56 straight games when they trailed at any point in the fourth quarter for the longest streak since at least 1991.

Persons: Brown, Calvin Johnson's, Charley Hennigan, Elroy Hirsch, Don Hutson, QBS Will Levis, Marcus Mariota, Hall, Hall of Famer Fran Tarkenton, Levis, Bryce Young, Anthony Richardson, Aidan O’Connell, Dorian Thompson, Robinson, Tyson Bagent, Jaren, Kirk Cousins, Clayton, Young, Peyton Manning, Ryan Leaf, Zach Wilson, Trevor Lawrence, Mariota, Jameis Winston, Rick Mirer, Drew Bledsoe, BUSTER Kansas, Patrick Mahomes, Otto Graham, Mahomes, Andrew Luck, Drew Brees, San, Kyle Shanahan, Tyrod Taylor, Tommy DeVito, Ryan Leaf's, ___ Organizations: NFL, Miami Dolphins, Philadelphia Eagles, Levis, Atlanta, Hall of Famer, C.J, Arizona, Young, Stroud, Panthers, Denver, Chiefs, Broncos, Miami, Buffalo, San, Rams, Kansas City, Carolina, Sunday, Philadelphia, New York Giants, Jets, The Giants, Giants, Cleveland, Jacksonville, Chargers, Raiders, Eagles Locations: A.J, Tennessee’s, Stroud, Minnesota, San Francisco, Kansas

The Philadelphia Eagles couldn’t wait to upgrade at safety, acquiring two-time All-Pro Kevin Byard from the Tennessee Titans earlier this week. “This is my eighth season and I’m feeling really good, coming off a bye week, too. The 29-year-old Henry can be a free agent after the season so he should be considered a half-season rental. Henry makes sense for Tampa Bay even though the team wants to build around younger players. The Dolphins (5-2), Lions (5-2) and Jaguars (5-2) are among the top possibilities if the Commanders deal Young.

Persons: Kevin Byard, C.J, Gardner, Johnson, it’s, ” Byard, “, I’m, DERRICK HENRY The, wouldn’t, He’s, Henry, Baltimore, Lamar Jackson, Gus Edwards, Jerry Jones, Dallas isn’t, Jalen, Daron Payne, Montez Sweat, Young, BRIAN BURNS, Burns, Bryce Young, JUSTIN SIMMONS, Simmons, MARQUISE BROWN, ” Brown, hasn’t, Kyler Murray, Brown, ___ Organizations: NFL, Philadelphia Eagles, Tennessee Titans, Philadelphia Eagle, DERRICK HENRY The Titans, Ravens, Buccaneers, Dobbins, Tampa, NFC, Cowboys, Dallas, Eagles, Titans, CHASE, The Dolphins, Lions, Jaguars, Bowl, Carolina Panthers, Panthers, Broncos, The Seahawks, Bengals, Steelers, Chiefs, Chargers Locations: Tennessee, J.K, Brown, Washington, Miami, Detroit, Buffalo, Jacksonville, Francisco, Denver, Baltimore, Arizona

☆ NFL roundup: Browns ruin 49ers' perfect season thanks to late FG
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +10 min

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts had 280 yards passing -- including 131 to A.J. The Panthers (0-6) remain the only winless team in the NFL despite going to the second quarter with a 14-0 lead. Commanders 24, Falcons 16Behind Sam Howell's three touchdown passes and key interceptions by Kendall Fuller and Benjamin St-Juste, visiting Washington earned a win over Atlanta. Christian Kirk and Brenton Strange caught touchdown passes as Jacksonville (4-2) moved into first place in the AFC South. The Lions' top rusher, David Montgomery, suffered a rib injury in the second quarter and did not return.

Persons: Dustin Hopkins, Wyatt Teller, Hopkins, Ken Blaze, Jake Moody, Jordan Mason, Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel, Brock Purdy, P.J . Walker, Deshaun Watson, Tony Adams, Breece Hall, Zach Wilson, Randall Cobb, Wilson, Jalen, Brown, Greg Zuerlein, Tua Tagovailoa, Raheem Mostert, Tyreek Hill, Bryce Young, Chuba Hubbard, Adam Thielen, Justin Tucker, Tucker, Nick, Lamar Jackson, Ryan Tannehill, Sam Howell's, Kendall Fuller, Benjamin St, Juste, Atlanta . Howell, Fuller, Terry McLaurin, Brian Robinson, Antonio Gibson, Desmond Ridder, Jordan Hicks, Kirk Cousins, Jordan Addison, Justin Fields, Tyson Bagent, Joe Burrow, Geno Smith, Burrow, Smith, Kenneth Walker III, Andrei Iosivas, C.J, Stroud, Dalton Schultz, Robert Woods, Derek Carr, Trevor Lawrence, Travis Etienne Jr, Lawrence, Christian Kirk, Brenton Strange, Gardner Minshew, Anthony Richardson, Zack Moss, Jimmy Garoppolo, Daniel Carlson, Garoppolo, Brian Hoyer, Mac Jones, Bill Belichick, Don Shula, George Halas, Jared Goff, Goff, Ra St, Jameson Williams, David Montgomery, Baker Mayfield, Chris Godwin, Cooper Kupp, Christian Rozeboom, Josh Dobbs, Kyren Williams, Williams, Dobbs Organizations: Cleveland Browns, San Francisco 49ers, 49ers, Cleveland, Browns, Jets, Eagles, New, Philadelphia, Dolphins, Panthers, Miami, Carolina, The Dolphins, NFL, Ravens, Titans, Baltimore, Nick Folk, Tennessee, Falcons, Washington, Atlanta ., St, Vikings, Bears, Minnesota, Chicago, Bengals, Seahawks, Cincinnati, Seattle, The Bengals, Texans, Saints, Stroud, Jaguars, Colts, Jacksonville, Indianapolis, AFC, Raiders, Patriots, Las Vegas, New England, Lions, Buccaneers, Detroit, Tampa Bay, NFC, Bucs, Rams, Cardinals, Los Angeles, Thomson Locations: Cleveland , Ohio, USA, San Francisco, New York, East Rutherford, N.J, Philadelphia, Miami Gardens, Fla, Tennessee, London, Baltimore, Atlanta, Minnesota, Houston, New Orleans, Jacksonville, New, New England, Detroit, Green, Amon, Arizona, Inglewood , Calif, Los Angeles

☆ NFL roundup: Ja'Marr Chase, Bengals pull away from Cardinals
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-09 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +8 min

Mandatory Credit: Joe Rondone-USA TODAY Sports/ Acquire Licensing RightsOctober 9 - Joe Burrow threw three touchdown passes to Ja'Marr Chase to lead the Cincinnati Bengals past the Arizona Cardinals, 34-20, on Sunday in Glendale. Joshua Dobbs completed 15 of 32 passes for 166 yards and two touchdowns, but he threw his first two interceptions of the season for the Cardinals (1-4). Saints 34, Patriots 0Derek Carr threw two touchdown passes and New Orleans' defense forced three turnovers in a victory over New England in Foxborough, Mass. Ryan Tannehill completed 23 of 34 passes for 264 yards for Tennessee, but his last pass was intercepted with 10 seconds left. Pickett completed 18 of 32 passes for 224 yards while playing through a bone bruise in his left knee.

Persons: Ja'Marr Chase, Joe Rondone, Joe Burrow, Chase, Carl Pickens, Burrow, Evan McPherson, Cam Taylor, Britt, Joshua Dobbs, Marquise Brown, Derek Carr, Carr, Alvin Kamara, Tyrann Mathieu, Mac Jones, Jones, Bailey Zappe, Dallas Goedert, A.J, Brown, Jake Elliott's, Cooper Kupp, Matthew Stafford, Trevor Lawrence, Lawrence, Travis Etienne, Calvin Ridley, Josh Allen, Younghoe Koo, Dalton Schultz, Desmond Ridder, Ridder, Jared Goff, Goff, David Montgomery, Josh Reynolds, Bryce Young, Adam Thielen, Zack Moss, Anthony Richardson, Moss, Richardson, Ryan Tannehill, DeAndre Hopkins, De'Von Achane, Hill, Graham Gano, Raheem Mostert's, Achane, Kenny Pickett, George Pickens, T.J, Watt, Pickett, Pickens, Lamar Jackson, Justice Hill, Greg Zuerlein, Hall, Zach Wilson, Patrick Surtain, Russell Wilson, Quincy Williams, Bryce Hall scooping, Adam Trautman, Patrick Mahomes, Rashee Rice, Travis Kelce, Isiah Pacheco, Kirk Cousins, Jordan Addison Organizations: Cincinnati Bengals, Arizona Cardinals, State, Bengals, Steelers, Cincinnati, Cardinals, Saints, Patriots, New, NFL, Eagles, Rams, Philadelphia, Dallas, Jaguars, Bills, Jacksonville, Falcons, Texans, Atlanta, Houston, The Texans, Stroud, Lions, Panthers, Detroit, Carolina, Colts, Indianapolis, Tennessee, Dolphins, Giants, Miami, New York, Ravens, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Justice, Jets, Broncos, Denver, Chiefs, Vikings, Kansas City, Minnesota, Thomson Locations: Glendale , Arizona, USA, Glendale, Ariz, New Orleans, New England, Foxborough, Los Angeles, Inglewood , Calif, Angeles, Buffalo, London, Tennessee, New, Miami Gardens, Fla, New York, Baltimore, Denver, Kansas, Minneapolis

Pro Picks is a weekly column where AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games. For all previous Pro Picks, head here. ___Pushing the NFC champions to overtime is only a positive step if the Washington Commanders beat a team that’s lost 14 straight. Pro Picks likes Washington but expects a close game. Against spread: 2-2.

Persons: Rob Maaddi, that’s, Sam Howell, they’ve, Justin Fields, couldn’t, Howell, he’s, FanDuel, Matthew Stafford, Cooper Kupp, Zach Wilson’s, Nathaniel Hackett, Sean Payton, Russell Wilson, They’ve, Desmond Ridder, Bijan Robinson, Bryce Young, Derrick Henry, Jonathan Taylor, QB Anthony Richardson, Tua Tagovailoa, Lamar Jackson, Kenny Pickett, Bill Belichick, haven’t, Derek Carr, Joe Burrow’s, Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins, Davante Adams, Jimmy Garoppolo, Jordan Love, ___ Organizations: AP Pro Football, Washington Commanders, Bills, Eagles, Bears, ANGELES RAMS, Rams, BEST BET, EAGLES, YORK JETS, DENVER Line, Broncos, Jets, Super Bowl, JETS, JACKSONVILLE AT BUFFALO, Dolphins, Jaguars, HOUSTON, ATLANTA Line, Texans, Falcons, Houston . Falcons, DETROIT, Lions, Panthers, LIONS, TENNESSEE AT INDIANAPOLIS, Titans, Colts, GIANTS, MIAMI Line, AFC East, Giants, BALTIMORE AT PITTSBURGH, Ravens, Steelers, Houston, ORLEANS, ENGLAND, Patriots, Dallas, Buccaneers, PATRIOTS, CINCINNATI AT ARIZONA Line, Bengals, Cardinals, BENGALS, KANSAS CITY, MINNESOTA Line, Chiefs, Vikings, CHIEFS, DALLAS, FRANCISCO, Cowboys, 49ers, NFC, 49ERS, VEGAS, Packers, Raiders, RAIDERS Locations: Chicago, PHILADELPHIA, London, Stroud, CAROLINA, Buffalo, KANSAS, Adams

☆ NFL roundup: Puka Nacua, Rams outlast Colts in OT
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-02 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +11 min

The Rams went 75 yards on their overtime drive with Nacua scoring his first career TD on a third-down play. Kyren Williams scored two first-quarter touchdowns and had 103 yards on 25 carries for the Rams (2-2). Tua Tagovailoa threw for 282 yards, one touchdown and one interception on 25-for-35 passing for the Dolphins (3-1). Buccaneers 26, Saints 9Baker Mayfield threw three touchdown passes and the Tampa Bay defense did not allow a touchdown in a win against host New Orleans. Josh Dobbs completed 28 of 41 passes for 265 yards and two touchdowns, both to Michael Wilson, for the Cardinals (1-3).

Persons: Matthew Stafford, Trevor Ruszkowski, Puka Nacua, Nacua, Kyren Williams, Stafford, Anthony Richardson, Drew Ogletree, Michael Pittman, Richardson, Josh Allen, Stefon Diggs, Allen, Diggs, De'Von Achane, Tua Tagovailoa, Wil Lutz, Sean Payton, Russell Wilson, Marvin Mims Jr, Lutz's, Justin Fields, Jake Elliott, Sam Howell's, Jahan Dotson, Joey Slye's, Jalen, Brown, Howell, Trevor Lawrence, Darious Williams, Lawrence, Williams, Brandon McManus, Bijan Robinson, Desmond Ridder, Justin Jefferson, Kirk Cousins, Alexander Mattison, Sam Franklin Jr, Bryce Young, Harrison Smith, Young, D.J, Wonnum, Lamar Jackson, Brandon Stephens, Geno Stone, Kyle Hamilton, Mark Andrews, Jackson, Dorian Thompson, Robinson, Deshaun Watson, Myles Garrett, Stroud, Nico Collins, Watt, Collins, Kenny Pickett, Mitch Trubisky, Baker Mayfield, Mayfield, Cade Otton, Trey Palmer, Thompkins, Alvin Kamara, Kamara, Derek Carr, Blake Grupe, Derrick Henry, Ryan Tannehill, Joe Burrow, Tee Higgins, Cam Taylor, Britt, Khalil Mack, Justin Herbert, Herbert, Mack, Derrick Thomas, Aidan O'Connell, Jimmy Garoppolo, Davante Adams, Josh Jacobs, Leighton Vander Esch, DaRon Bland, CeeDee Lamb, Hunter Luepke, Dak Prescott, Mac Jones, Jones, Bailey Zappe, Christian McCaffrey, McCaffrey, Brock Purdy, Josh Dobbs, Michael Wilson Organizations: Los Angeles Rams, Indianapolis Colts, Lucas Oil, Rams, BYU, Colts, Bills, Dolphins, Buffalo, Miami, Broncos, Bears, Chicago, Denver, Eagles, Philadelphia, Washington, Jaguars, Falcons, Jacksonville, Atlanta, Vikings, Panthers, Minnesota, Carolina, The Vikings, Ravens, Browns, Cleveland, Texans, Steelers, Houston, Pittsburgh, Stroud, Buccaneers, Saints, Tampa, New, Bucs, Bengals, Cincinnati, The Titans, Titans, Chargers, Raiders, Las Vegas, NFL, Cowboys, Patriots, Dallas, The Cowboys, 49ers, Cardinals, Arizona Locations: Indianapolis , Indiana, USA, Miami, Orchard Park, N.Y, Washington, Atlanta, London, Charlotte, N.C, Carolina, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, New Orleans, Tennessee, Nashville, Cincinnati, Los Angeles, Inglewood , Calif, New England, Arlington , Texas, Francisco, Santa Clara, Calif

☆ NFL roundup: Dolphins score 70 points in routing Broncos
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-25 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +10 min

Russell Wilson completed 23 of 38 passes for 306 yards with a touchdown and an interception for the Broncos (0-3), who lost three turnovers. Justin Herbert completed 40 of 47 passes for 405 yards and three touchdowns for the Chargers (1-2). Kirk Cousins completed 32 of 50 passes for 367 yards, three touchdowns and an interception for Minnesota (0-3). Desmond Ridder, under constant pressure from the Lions defense, completed 21 of 38 passes for 201 yards. Trevor Lawrence completed 27 of 40 passes for 279 yards, one touchdown and one interception for the Jaguars.

Persons: Achane, Nathan Ray Seebeck, Raheem Mostert, Tua Tagovailoa, Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill, Russell Wilson, Kenneth Murray Jr, Justin Herbert, Keenan Allen, Mike Williams, Kirk Cousins, Justin Jefferson, Cousins, Murray, Joshua Dobbs, Dobbs, Jonathan Gannon, Dak Prescott, Tony Pollard, Prescott, Kyzir White, Deshaun Watson, Amari Cooper, Elijah Moore, Ryan Tannehill, Derrick Henry, Cleveland's Myles Garrett, Tannehill, Jared Goff, Goff, Lions wideout Amon, Ra St, Brown, Sam LaPorta, Desmond Ridder, Bijan Robinson, Jordan Love, Love, Rashan Gary, Carr, Blake Grupe, Derek Carr, Jameis Winston, Andrew Beck, Stroud, Tank Dell, Brevin Jordan, Dameon Pierce, Blake Cashman, Will Anderson, Trevor Lawrence, Tank Bigsby, Christian Kirk, Travis Etienne Jr, Sam Howell, Josh Allen, Stefon Diggs, Terrel Bernard, Howell, Matthew Judon, Mac Jones, Ezekiel Elliott, Zach Wilson, Judon, Mekhi Becton, Wilson, Matt Gay's, Lamar Jackson's, Zack Moss, Moss, Gardner Minshew, Anthony Richardson, Jackson, Patrick Mahomes, Isiah Pacheco, Mahomes, Jerick McKinnon, Travis Kelce, Justin Fields, Fields, Kenneth Walker III, Jason Myers, Walker, Seattle's Geno Smith, Jake Bobo, DK Metcalf, Andy Dalton, Bryce Young, Dalton, Adam Thielen Organizations: Miami Dolphins, Denver Broncos, Miami, Broncos, Chargers, Vikings, Minnesota, Cardinals, Cowboys, NFL, New York Giants, New York Jets, Browns, Tennessee, Lions, Falcons, Detroit, Atlanta, Packers, Saints, Green, New, Lambeau, Texans, Jaguars, Jacksonville, AFC, Houston, Bills, Buffalo, Patriots, Jets, The Patriots, AFC East, Denver, New York, Colts, Ravens, Baltimore, Indianapolis, Chiefs, Bears, Kansas City, skidding Chicago . Kansas City, Chicago, Seahawks, Panthers, Seattle, Carolina, Thomson Locations: Miami Gardens , Florida, USA, Miami Gardens, Fla, Miami, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, T.J, Arizona, Dallas, Glendale, Ariz, Cleveland, Tennessee, New Orleans, Green, C.J, Houston, Washington, New England, New York, East Rutherford, N.J, Kansas, Indianapolis, skidding Chicago .

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Andy Dalton will start for the Carolina Panthers at quarterback on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks after rookie Bryce Young was ruled out with a sprained ankle. Panthers head coach Frank Reich said Young is expected to miss 1-2 weeks, meaning his status for the team’s Week 4 game against the Minnesota Vikings is uncertain. Reich said he's still “optimistic” Young might play against the Vikings after the progress he has made with his rehabilitation. “Bryce has done well this week,’’ Reich said. “The way he’s throwing the football, the way he works through progressions, the way he’s playing the game since day one when he’s walked through the door I said he’s starter worthy.’’Dalton is 3-1 during his career against the Seahawks, including 1-1 on the road.

Persons: CHARLOTTE, — Andy Dalton, Bryce Young, Jake Luton, Frank Reich, Young, Reich, he's, “ Bryce, ’ ’ Reich, “, ’ ’ Young, He’s, Dalton, he’s, ’ ’ Dalton, He's, Justin Houston, Houston, ___ Organizations: Carolina Panthers, Seattle Seahawks, Panthers, Minnesota Vikings, Vikings, Seattle ., NFL, Seahawks, 163rd, Carolina Locations: N.C, Cincinnati, Dallas, Chicago, New Orleans, Seattle

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers rookie quarterback Bryce Young will not practice on Thursday because of an ankle injury, the team announced. The news further increases the likelihood that 13-year pro Andy Dalton will make his first start for the Panthers on Sunday at Seattle. Young, the No. Young finished the game, throwing a touchdown pass and a 2-point conversion to Adam Thielen on his final drive. Reich said he didn't know about the injury until after the game.

Persons: CHARLOTTE, Bryce Young, Andy Dalton, Frank Reich, Young, Adam Thielen, Reich Organizations: — Carolina Panthers, Panthers, Sunday, Seattle ., New Orleans Saints Locations: N.C, Seattle

Fourteen NFL teams are 1-1 and Pro Picks also has an even record through two weeks. Pro Picks doesn’t expect a Giants team that has been outclassed in six of eight quarters to keep it close. Looking at the 49ers to kick off a big week for favorites around the league. Against spread: 0-2. Against spread: 2-0.

Persons: Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey, Daniel Jones, Saquon Barkley, Barkley, FanDuel, Josh Allen, Sam Howell, Brandon Staley’s, Cousins, Bill Belichick, Aaron Rodgers, Zach Wilson, Trevor Lawrence, QB C.J ., Lamar Jackson, Anthony Richardson, Ryan Kelly, Bijan Robinson, Dak Prescott, Sean Payton can’t, Russell Wilson, Tua Tagovailoa, Travis Kelce, Chris Jones, Bryce Young, Geno Smith, Deshaun Watson, Nick Chubb, Jim Schwartz, Ryan Tannehill, Derek Carr, Jordan Love, haven’t, Baker Mayfield, Tom Brady, Joe Burrow’s, ___ Organizations: NFL, San Francisco 49ers, Niners, NFC, New York Giants, Giants, Arizona, 49ers, 49ERS, BUFFALO AT WASHINGTON Line, Bills, Buffalo, BEST BET, PITTSBURGH, LAS VEGAS, Steelers, The Raiders, ANGELES CHARGERS, MINNESOTA, Chargers, Vikings, VIKINGS, JETS Line, Patriots, Jets, PATRIOTS, HOUSTON AT JACKSONVILLE Line, Jaguars, JAGUARS, INDIANAPOLIS, BALTIMORE, Ravens, Pro Bowl, Colts, RAVENS, ATLANTA AT DETROIT, Falcons, Lions, LIONS, DALLAS AT ARIZONA Line, Cowboys, New York, woeful Cardinals, COWBOYS, DENVER, MIAMI Line, Dolphins, Broncos, DOLPHINS, CHICAGO, KANSAS CITY, Chiefs, Super Bowl, The Bears, CHIEFS, CAROLINA, SEATTLE Line, Panthers, Seahawks, Detroit . SEAHAWKS, TENNESSEE AT CLEVELAND Line, Browns, BROWNS, Packers, PACKERS, PHILADELPHIA, TAMPA BAY, Eagles, Buccaneers, Bucs, EAGLES, ANGELES RAMS, CINCINNATI Line, Rams, Bengals, AFC, BENGALS Locations: Francisco, New York, Minnesota, New England, QB C.J . Stroud, Cincinnati, KANSAS

The offensive line has been bullied at times, and the receivers and running backs haven't always shined either. 3 Texas and going more than 40 minutes before managing a touchdown against South Florida. The South Florida game marked the first time Alabama has failed to score at least 20 points against a non-Power Five conference opponent since 2007. Terrence Ferguson Jr. started in place of Tyler Booker (back spasms) at left guard against South Florida. “In my opinion, especially on defense, we do a great job of coming out with energy,” Alabama offensive tackle JC Latham said.

Persons: haven't, Nick Saban, Milroe, Bryant, Denny, Tyler Buchner, Ty Simpson, Jalen, ” Saban, “ He’s, he’s, ” Buchner, Simpson, It's, Bryce Young, Tommy Rees, Ole, Lane Kiffin, Rees, ” “, ” Kiffin, “, Kadyn Proctor, Terrence Ferguson Jr, Tyler Booker, JC Latham, We’ve Organizations: Crimson Tide, South, Southeastern Conference, NFL, Ole Miss, SEC, ” Alabama, Tide, “, Alabama, AP Locations: Alabama, Texas, South Florida . Alabama, Mississippi, South Florida, Tuscaloosa, Florida

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