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He Said What?! The best NFL quotes from Week 8

Does the NFL have an officiating problem? The overwhelming response from coaches and players is yes.

Ron Clements

NFL Week 8 Headlines: If you like to rip kickers, Josh Norman says 'you suck'

Kickers came under fire again Sunday after some big misses, while the Bengals and Redskins traveled to London for a tie.

Nicholas McGee

The Blitz Read: Tom Brady, Matt Ryan, Derek Carr top list of early MVP candidates

Several of the league's top quarterbacks led their respective teams to big victories on Sunday.

Ron Clements

NFL Weekend Kickoff: Games have been bad, sure, but they’ve been close

A near-record number of games through the first seven weeks have been decided by seven points or fewer.

Ron Clements

Texans won't bench Brock Osweiler, but maybe this GoFundMe can help

Will Texans fans raise enough money to make up for Houston's mistake?

Jordan Heck

He Said What?! Best Week 7 quotes

Following their respective Week 7 games, several NFL players and coaches took some time for self-reflection.

Ron Clements

The Blitz Read: Turnovers galore mar NFL season's ugliest day of football yet

Of the 13 games played Sunday, 10 of them had multiple turnovers in what was the sloppiest day of the season thus far.

Ron Clements

Redskins' Josh Norman leaves game with concussion

Redskins cornerback Josh Norman has been diagnosed with a concussion after hitting the ground hard defending a pass against the Lions.

Arthur Weinstein

Josh Norman says he may pretend to drink from a keg as new celebration

Josh Norman isn't allowed to do his bow-and-arrow celebration anymore, so he may try something new.

Gabrielle McMillen

DraftKings, Josh Norman pull NSFW prank on Emmanuel Sanders

Emmanuel Sanders thought he was going to be in on a prank of a random focus group. But he had it all wrong.

Ron Clements

Josh Norman may challenge NFL to discipline him for planned 'beer keg' celebration

Josh Norman will continue to push the NFL and challenge the league's hypocrisy.

Ron Clements

Redskins' Jordan Reed secretly finished Ravens game with concussion

Jordan Reed has suffered five concussions throughout his college football and NFL careers.

Alec Brzezinski

NFL Weekend Kickoff: Can Packers rekindle Lambeau mystique?

London’s Twickenham Stadium will host an NFL game for the first time with the Giants and Rams facing off at the famed rugby venue.

Ron Clements

He Said What?! This coach threw his team under the bus

One coach ripped his team for how they finished the game, while two others are calling for instant relay for pass interference. The best quotes from NFL Week 6.

Ron Clements

Jeff Fisher says Rams' kneel-down blitz of Lions 'did not come from sideline'

The Rams have drawn some scrutiny since attacking the Lions' offensive line on a pair of kneel downs to close Sunday's game.

Ron Clements

Weekend Kickoff Week 6: NFL playoff hopefuls face must-win situations

Since the AFL-NFL merger in 1970, only 12 teams that began the season 1-4 went on to make the playoffs.

Ron Clements

He Said What?! Best Week 5 quotes

Often NFL players are called heroes or their play is referred to as heroic. But one NFL player said he was inspired by a super hero Sunday.

Ron Clements

The Blitz Read: Vikings victorious to remain NFL's only undefeated team

The Vikings remain unbeaten. Tom Brady returned. Dak Prescott shined again. Carson Wentz and the Eagles saw their perfect streaks snapped.

Ron Clements

Darius Slay picks off Carson Wentz as Lions deal Eagles first loss

The streak is over for Carson Wentz and the Eagles.

Ron Clements

Josh McCown's daughter has fun at school on 'Jersey Day'

The journeyman quarterback couldn't help but point out a mistake in his daughter's jersey choices.

Ron Clements

Eagles’ Malcolm Jenkins says teammates don't discuss ‘divisive’ Donald Trump

The Eagles safety said at least 90 percent of his white teammates will likely vote for Trump.

Ron Clements

Weekend Kickoff: Expected contenders dealing with QB shuffle

Who could have predicted the two teams that played in January’s NFC championship game would both be 1-3 after four games?

Ron Clements

Lions' DeAndre Levy raising money to fund rape-kit processing

This isn't the first time DeAndre Levy has done something about issues of sexual assault in Detroit.

Gabrielle McMillen

Eagles' Nigel Bradham arrested after allegedly bringing loaded gun to airport, report says

The Eagles linebacker reportedly had his second arrest in four months.

Jordan Heck

NFL Week 4 Headlines: Panthers not dwelling on loss of Josh Norman; no panic in New England

We look at the headlines from Week 4 of the NFL season, which was defined by close finishes and more injuries.

Nicholas McGee

The Blitz Read: For Panthers, Cardinals, what a difference a year makes

Even the Patriots and Broncos were not immune to misfortune Sunday, a rough day for each of last year's NFL semifinalists in different ways.

Brandon Schlager

He Said What?! The best NFL quotes from Week 3

The Eagles are one of five unbeaten NFL teams through three weeks, and the hype around rookie quarterback Carson Wentz continues to grow.

Ron Clements

Bears coach John Fox won't guarantee Jay Cutler keeps starting job

Jay Cutler has been the starting quarterback for the Bears since 2009, but that doesn't mean his job is secure.

Ron Clements

NFL Week 3 headlines: From savvy Carson Wentz to 's—y' Jets

Here's a look at some of the local headlines from around the NFL this weekend.

Nicholas McGee

The Blitz Read: Turnovers help Bills, Vikings pull off upsets of NFC favorites

Three weeks into the season, both the Panthers and Cardinals are 1-2 while the Vikings, Eagles, Ravens, Patriots and Broncos are 3-0.

Ron Clements

Aaron Rodgers looks like old self again; Packers hold off Lions

Just like Aaron Rodgers told Packers fans last year: Relax.

Ron Clements

Matthews, Burnett out vs. Lions

Green Bay's defense was further depleted as the team also downgraded defensive tackle Letroy Guion and linebacker Datone Jones to doubtful.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Lions RB Ameer Abdullah placed on IR with foot injury

Theo Riddick becomes the team’s top running back.

Travis Durkee

'He Said What?!' The best NFL quotes from Week 2

Coaches and players aren't going to panic with 14 games remaining on the schedule. They will complain about officials, though.

Ron Clements

NFL Week 2 Headlines: Patriots hail 'baby' Brissett as injury bug strikes

After a Sunday slate in which the injury bug hit the NFL hard, we round up some of headlines from Week 2.

Nicholas McGee

The Blitz Read: Injuries ravage NFL rosters in Week 2

Not only did the Patriots lose Jimmy Garoppolo with a shoulder injury, several top running backs also suffered injuries on Sunday.

Ron Clements

Weekend kickoff: 'Color Rush' precedes playoff rematches, home debuts

The NFL’s second “Color Rush” season begins Thursday night with the New York Jets taking on the Buffalo Bills.

Ron Clements

He Said What?! The best NFL quotes from Week 1

Marcus Peters talks about his show of solidarity with Colin Kaepernick; plus, sarcasm by Bill Belichick and straight talk by Cardinals GM Steve Keim.

Ron Clements

NFL Week 1 Headlines: Terrance Williams 'aware' of clock, Dolphins owner backs protests

After a wild opening weekend, we look at some of the headlines from around the NFL.

Nicholas McGee

The Blitz Read: Derek Carr outduels Drew Brees in wild Week 1

Oakland's victory in New Orleans was just one of 10 games that came down to the wire on the NFL's first Sunday.

Ron Clements

Storylines for 2016 NFL season

Beginning with Thursday's Super Bowl rematch, there are plenty of storylines to watch, including milestones within reach and predictions.

Ron Clements

Weekend kickoff: Super Bowl rematch begins season

The 2016 NFL seasons gets started Thursday night in Denver with the defending Super Bowl champion Broncos welcoming the team they beat.

Ron Clements

NFL roster cuts tracker: Mark Sanchez, Justin Forsett among final cuts

The deadline for NFL teams to cut their rosters to 53 was 4 p.m. ET Saturday. Teams can claim waived players beginning Sunday at noon.

Ron Clements

Rookies go off while Colin Kaepernick takes a seat in preseason finales

Tom Brady started New England's game against the Giants. A few hours later, three NFL players sat during the national anthem.

Ron Clements

Anquan Boldin says Colin Kaepernick deserves respect

The Lions' veteran wide receiver defended his former teammate, saying Kaepernick has the right to express how he feels.

Kirstie Chiappelli

John Harbaugh wants drastic changes to NFL preseason after Ben Watson injury

What is the appropriate number of preseason games an NFL team should play? Zero, if you ask John Harbaugh.

Marcus Dinitto

Bradford shines in Eagles' win

So far this preseason, Bradford is 32-of-40 passing with 285 yards.

Travis Durkee

Ravens TE Ben Watson suffers torn Achilles

Ben Watson tore his Achilles on the first play from scrimmage Saturday against the Lions.

Alec Brzezinski

Josh Gordon, Robert Griffin III make dynamic duo for Browns against Bucs

Gordon is back in the NFL, and Robert Griffin III couldn't be happier.

Ron Clements

NFL fines undrafted Lions player more than three times his preseason pay

Kerry Hyder is fighting to make an NFL roster and he might not get paid while working toward a spot.

Ron Clements

Bolt set for NFL switch?

If Usain Bolt does indeed retire from track and field competition, the Jamaican sprinter may have another career opportunity.

Ron Clements

Rodgers revels in Hail Mary win

For Aaron Rodgers, only the greatest achievement in his career ranks above Thursday's stunning game-winning 'Hail Mary' touchdown pass.

Nicholas McGee

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