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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Christian McCaffrey ran away with the AP Offensive Player of the Year award announced at NFL Honors on Thursday night. Myles Garrett beat out T.J. Watt for AP Defensive Player of the Year. First-place votes are worth five points, second-place votes are three and third-place votes are one. Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. won the AP Defensive Rookie of the Year award, outgaining both Jalen Carter and Kobie Turner by two first-place votes. Anderson and Stroud are the fourth teammates to win the offensive and defensive rookie awards in the same season.

Persons: — Christian McCaffrey, Francisco’s, Myles Garrett, T.J, Watt, Nacua, Will Anderson Jr, outgaining, Jalen Carter, Kobie Turner, Garrett Wilson, Sauce Gardner, Kevin Stefanski, DeMeco Ryans, Stefanski, Deshaun Watson, Nick Chubb, Jack Conklin, Jim Schwartz, Schwartz, Mike Macdonald, Hill, CeeDee Lamb, Lamar Jackson, McCaffrey, Micah Parsons, DaRon Bland, Maxx Crosby, Garrett, Bland, Stroud, Joe Montana, Tom Brady, Sam LaPorta Organizations: LAS VEGAS, AP, outpacing Dolphins, NFL, Stroud, Houston Texans, Los Angeles Rams, Texans, Anderson, New York Jets, Cleveland Browns, Houston, Browns, Baltimore Ravens, Cowboys, Ravens, NFC, 49ers, Dallas Cowboys, AFC South, Lions, AP NFL Locations: Stroud

Lamar Jackson, Christian McCaffrey and Dak Prescott are finalists for The Associated Press 2023 NFL Most Valuable Player and Offensive Player of the Year awards. Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill and Cowboys wideout CeeDee Lamb are the other two finalists for Offensive Player of the Year. Jackson, the 2019 NFL MVP, threw for 3,678 yards and 24 touchdowns and also ran for 821 yards and five scores. Cowboys edge Micah Parsons and cornerback DaRon Bland, Raiders edge Maxx Crosby and Steelers edge T.J. Watt join Garrett as finalists for Defensive Player of the Year. Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald and offensive coordinator Todd Monken and Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik also are finalists for Assistant Coach of the Year.

Persons: Lamar Jackson, Christian McCaffrey, Dak Prescott, Josh Allen, Brock Purdy, CeeDee Lamb, Jackson, McCaffrey, Purdy, Myles Garrett, Kevin Stefanski, Joe Flacco, Jim Schwartz, QB C.J ., Will Anderson Jr, Garrett Wilson, Sauce Gardner, Micah Parsons, DaRon Bland, Maxx, Watt, Garrett, Crosby, Parsons, Bland, Sam LaPorta, Jahmyr Gibbs, Nacua, Bijan Robinson, Jalen Carter, Kobie Turner, Joey Porter Jr, Devon Witherspoon, Anderson, Houston’s DeMeco, Detroit’s Dan Campbell, San, Kyle Shanahan, Baltimore’s John Harbaugh, Deshaun Watson, Ryans, Campbell, Harbaugh, Shanahan, Schwartz, Ben Johnson, Mike Macdonald, Todd Monken, Bobby Slowik, Baker Mayfield, Matthew Stafford, Tua Tagovailoa, Damar Hamlin, Rob Maaddi Organizations: Associated Press, 49ers, Dolphins, Cowboys, Baltimore Ravens, Houston, AP, Ravens, Kansas City Chiefs, AFC, Prescott, NFL, NFC, Green Bay, San, Detroit Lions, The Cleveland Browns, The Houston Texans, New York Jets, Texans, Browns, Baltimore, Raiders, Maxx Crosby, Steelers, Lions, Rams, Falcons, Eagles, Seahawks, Buccaneers, Bills, Flacco, Voters, Twitter Locations: Dallas, Green, San Francisco, QB C.J . Stroud, Stroud, Detroit

Prescott threw three touchdown passes and the Cowboys won their 14th consecutive home game, rallying to beat the Seahawks 41-35 on Thursday night. But the Dallas defense, ranked third in the league coming in, got fourth-down stops on the Seahawks' final three possessions. The Cowboys kept alive their best home winning streak since an 18-game run at old Texas Stadium from 1979-81. ... RB Kenneth Walker III missed a second consecutive game with an oblique injury. Seattle visits San Francisco in just its second game since the Niners solidified their NFC West lead with a 31-13 victory at the Seahawks.

Persons: Dak Prescott, Prescott, Jake Ferguson, “, Mike McCarthy, Geno Smith, Metcalf, Pete Carroll, what’s, ” Dallas ’ Brandon Aubrey, DaRon Bland, Zach Charbonnet, Ferguson, Cooks, CeeDee Lamb, Smith, ” Prescott, Micah Parsons, Bland, Donovan Wilson, Jaxon Smith, Njigba, Dallas, Tony Pollard's, Julian Love, LB Jordyn Brooks, RB Kenneth Walker III, ___ Organizations: —, Seattle, Dallas Cowboys, T, Cowboys, Seahawks, Dallas, NFC East, Philadelphia, Eagles, NFL, Dallas cornerback, LB, RB, Niners, NFC Locations: ARLINGTON , Texas, D.K, Seattle, San Francisco

☆ Cowboys' Bland returns interception for record fifth touchdown
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-24 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Nov 23, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland (26) returns an interception for a touchdown in the fourth quarter against Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsNov 23 (Reuters) - Dallas defensive back DaRon Bland returned a record fifth interception for a touchdown on Thursday to help the Cowboys to a 45-10 win over the Washington Commanders. Bland had returned an interception for a touchdown on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers to grab a share of the single-season mark alongside Eric Allen (1993), Ken Houston (1971), and Jim Kearney (1972). The most decorated Olympic gymnast of all time immediately took to social media and posted on X, formerly known as Twitter: "That's my Husband!!!!!!! Reporting by Steve Keating in Toronto; Editing by Peter RutherfordOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: DaRon Bland, Sam Howell, Tim Heitman, Bland, Sam Howell's, Eric Allen, Ken Houston, Jim Kearney, Simone Biles, Jonathan Owens, Steve Keating, Peter Rutherford Organizations: Dallas Cowboys, Washington, T, Dallas, Cowboys, Washington Commanders, Carolina Panthers, Green Bay Packers, Detroit Lions, Thomson Locations: Arlington , Texas, USA, Dallas, Toronto

☆ NFL roundup: Jordan Love's 3 TDs help Packers upset Lions
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-24 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Christian Watson caught five passes for 94 yards and a touchdown for Green Bay (5-6). Detroit's Jared Goff passed for 332 yards and two touchdowns but also lost three fumbles. David Montgomery rushed for 71 yards and a touchdown, while Amon-Ra St. Brown caught nine passes for 95 yards (8-3). 49ers 31, Seahawks 13Christian McCaffrey rushed for 114 yards and two touchdowns as San Francisco defeated host Seattle. Seattle's Geno Smith was 18 of 27 for 180 yards with no touchdowns and one interception.

Persons: Jordan Love, Jack Campbell, Alex Anzalone, Lon Horwedel, Christian Watson, AJ Dillon, Jonathan Owens, Detroit's Jared Goff, David Montgomery, Amon, Ra St, Brown, Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel, Samuel, Brock Purdy, Brandon Aiyuk, Seattle's Geno Smith, Kenneth Walker III, Zach Charbonnet, Dak Prescott, DaRon Bland, Prescott, Sam Howell, Howell Organizations: Green Bay Packers, Detroit Lions, Ford Field, NFC North, Detroit, Green, 49ers, Seahawks, San Francisco, Seattle, NFC West, Cowboys, Dallas, Washington, Thomson Locations: Detroit , Michigan, USA, Detroit, Arlington , Texas, Dallas

The Cowboys (8-3) extended their longest home winning streak in 42 years to 13 games. Prescott threw for 331 yards in his fifth consecutive game with at least two TD passes, one shy of his career best. Bland came into the game sharing the NFL record with Philadelphia’s Eric Allen (1993), Kansas City’s Jim Kearney (1972) and Houston’s Ken Houston (1971). GETTING WOBBLYDallas kicker Brandon Aubrey missed an extra point for the second consecutive game. Cowboys: Seattle next Thursday in the second of three consecutive home games.

Persons: — DaRon Bland, Dak Prescott, Sam Howell, CeeDee, Prescott, Rico Dowdle, KaVontae Turpin, Bland, Jahan Dotson, Terry McLaurin, Brian Robinson Jr, Bland sidestepped, Philadelphia’s Eric Allen, Jim Kearney, Ken Houston, Brandon Aubrey, Aubrey, Dallas, ___ Organizations: Dallas Cowboys, Washington, The Cowboys, Dallas, Cowboys, NFC East, Carolina, PATs, New York Giants, NFL, Miami, Dolphins, Seattle Locations: ARLINGTON , Texas, Kansas

Detroit (8-2), Cleveland (7-3), Jacksonville (7-3) and Houston (6-4) are currently in playoff position with a chance to end their droughts. Detroit has won just one playoff game since winning the NFL championship in 1957, nearly a decade before the first Super Bowl was played following the 1966 season. DeVito's victory was particularly noteworthy, as he managed to throw three TD passes and post a 137.7 passer rating despite getting sacked nine times against Washington. Purdy is 40 for 51 for 629 yards, six TDs, no interceptions and a 157.3 passer rating the past two weeks for the highest passer rating ever in a two-start stretch. Bland tied an NFL record last week by returning his fourth interception for a touchdown this season.

Persons: Bill Belichick, C.J ., Patrick Mahomes, Mahomes ’, QBS Cleveland's Dorian Thompson, Robinson, Tommy DeVito, QBs, Arizona's Clayton, hasn't, Dave Krieg, DeVito, PURDY, Brock Purdy, Purdy, Drew Brees, Joe Montana, Josh Allen, HOUSE, DaRon Bland, Bland, Eric Allen, Jim Kearney, Hall, Hall of Famer Ken Houston, Davante Adams, DeAndre Hopkins, ___ Organizations: NFL, Lions, Detroit, Browns, Cleveland, Jaguars, AFC, Super, Texans, SECOND, Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City, Chiefs, Super Bowl, Baltimore Ravens, Denver Broncos, Dolphins, New York Giants, Washington, PURDY San Francisco, 49ers, Miami, Dallas, Hall of Famer, Jets Locations: Arizona, Cleveland, Jacksonville, Houston, C.J . Stroud

☆ 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

☆ 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

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — DaRon Bland returned one of his two interceptions for a touchdown, Leighton Vander Esch scooped up a fumble for a score and the Dallas Cowboys beat the New England Patriots 38-3 on Sunday. Mac Jones was responsible for all three turnovers and was pulled in the second half after the Patriots faced their biggest halftime deficit (28-3) under Bill Belichick. The Cowboys (3-1) spoiled former star running back Ezekiel Elliott's Dallas homecoming with their 10th consecutive home victory. ANYONE OTHER THAN BRADYIt was the second consecutive victory for the Cowboys over New England, both over Jones. Cowboys: At San Francisco next Sunday in a matchup of teams that met in the playoffs each of the past two seasons.

Persons: — DaRon Bland, Leighton Vander Esch, Mac Jones, Bill Belichick, Ezekiel Elliott's Dallas, Bland, Jones, Dante Fowler, Vander, Kendrick Bourne, Belichick, Trevon Diggs, Brandon Aubrey's, Bailey Zappe, Elliott didn't, Elliott, Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, Prescott, BRADY, Tom Brady, Vander Esch's, Bryan Anger, Chauncey Golston, Christian Gonzalez, Matthew Judon, Gonzalez, Tony Pollard, Judon, Dallas RB Rico Dowdle, didn't, ___ Organizations: Dallas Cowboys, New England Patriots, Patriots, The Cowboys, T, New York Giants, Dallas, Buffalo, Atlanta, Cowboys, NFL, Arizona, Dallas RB Rico, UP NEXT Patriots, Sunday, San Francisco, The 49ers Locations: ARLINGTON , Texas, Vander Esch, Super, Dallas, New England, UP, New Orleans

☆ Week 1 NFL Sunday: Cleveland Browns dominate Cincinnati Bengals, Packers win and rest of day’s results
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-11 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

After Thursday’s shocking season opener, Sunday saw the bulk of NFL franchises take to the field for the first time. Browns dominate Bengals, 24-3Coined the ‘Battle of Ohio,’ clashes between the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals have always been tempestuous. However, on Sunday, the 100th encounter between the two franchises was far from that, with the Browns thrashing the Bengals 24-3. “It’s frustrating because I called they ass elves and we just lost to some elves,” said Chase of the Browns. “They’re a good team.

Persons: Deshaun Watson, Harrison Bryant, Joe Burrow, Chase, Kirk Irwin, Zac Taylor’s, Burrow –, ” –, ”, Nick Chubb, chastening, I’m, “, Brownie, David Richard, Rodgers, Brett Favre, Aaron Rodgers, Jordan Love, Aaron Jones, – Rodgers, ” Love, Noah Igbinoghene, DaRon Bland, Daniel Jones, Stephon Gilmore, Jones, Mike McCarthy, Graham Gano, New York Giants Adam Organizations: CNN, NFL, Sunday, Buffalo Bills, New York Jets, Browns, Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Bengals, Cincinnati, Ohio, Cleveland, ” Cleveland Browns, Packers, Bears, Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears, Soldier, NFC North, ” Cowboys, Giants, Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, Dallas, Cowboys, NFL Research, ” Dallas, Detroit Lions, Kansas City Chiefs Carolina Panthers, Atlanta Falcons Houston Texans, Baltimore Ravens Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns Jacksonville Jaguars, Indianapolis Colts Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Minnesota Vikings Tennessee Titans, New Orleans Saints San Francisco 49ers, Pittsburgh Steelers Arizona Cardinals, Washington Commanders Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears Las Vegas Raiders, Denver Broncos Miami Dolphins, Los Angeles Chargers Philadelphia Eagles, New England Patriots Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants Buffalo Bills Locations: of Ohio, Wisconsin, Chicago

The shutout loss was the largest between the teams, topping the Cowboys' 35-0 win over the Giants in 1995, also in a season-opener in the Meadowlands. It was also the Cowboys' biggest season-opening shutout, topping their 38-0 win over the Baltimore Colts in 1978. This was supposed to be the game that showed whether the Giants had closed the gap on Dallas and defending NFC champion Philadelphia in the NFC East. Political Cartoons View All 1148 ImagesThe Cowboys didn't need much from quarterback Dak Prescott and the offense. The others were the Steelers (down 30-0 vs. the Browns) in 1989 and the Colts (27-0 vs. the Rams) in 1954.

Persons: — Noah Igbinoghene, DaRon Bland, Tony Pollard, Daniel Jones, Dak Prescott, Brandon Aubrey, Pollard, Dallas, — Organizations: Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, Dallas, Giants, Cowboys, Baltimore Colts, NFC, Philadelphia, Bucs, Eagles, Steelers, Browns, Colts, Rams Locations: RUTHERFORD, N.J, Dallas

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