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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

Yes, Chuck Pagano, you're crazy to be 'encouraged' by 2-4 Colts

Indianapolis coach Chuck Pagano still has faith in his team ... somehow.

Gabrielle McMillen

Colts TE Dwayne Allen was kneeling in prayer, not protest

Dwayne Allen was widely criticized for kneeling during the national anthem during Sunday Night Football. But Allen was kneeling in prayer, not as a protest.

Jordan Heck

Broncos 'want to kill' Brock Osweiler, Brandon Marshall says

Broncos players have no ill will toward former Denver QB Brock Osweiler, but they want to beat him bad.

Bob Hille

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

Kubiak 'feels really good'

Well-rested but restless, the Broncos coach said he's been given a clean bill of health and was eager to get back to work after a week off.

Brandon Schlager

Brock Osweiler awakens from slumber to lead OT comeback win over Colts

Brock Osweiler and Lamar Miller proved their worth — finally.

Brandon Schlager

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

Nobody should have doubted Vikings because of Sam Bradford

When the St. Louis Rams selected Sam Bradford with the top overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft, they believed he could be a franchise quarterback.

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

Vikings misspell DE Everson Griffen's name on uniform

Everson Griffen is good, so one would think those in Minnesota should know how to spell his name by now.

Alec Brzezinski

Vikings dominate Texans to stay undefeated, pad case as NFC front-runner

The Vikings ran their record to 5-0 on Sunday with a 31-13 win over the Texans at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Marcus Dinitto

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

Texans place Devon Still on IR following Lisfranc surgery

Still was supposed to replace J.J. Watt. Instead, the season is over for the father of Leah Still.

Ron Clements

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

Texans' awful offense prompts Bill O'Brien to take over play-calling duties

After scoring three touchdowns through three games, a change was in order in Houston.

Marc Lancaster

Texans' Brock Osweiler finds criticism toward him 'hilarious'

The Texans quarterback hasn't been very good, but he's not mad. He's actually laughing.

Jordan Heck

Head2Head: With no J.J. Watt, pressure is on Jadeveon Clowney vs. Titans tackles

Time to find out whether Jadeveon Clowney can be the impact player he was supposed to be in Houston.

Ron Clements

Texans' J.J. Watt undergoes season-ending back surgery, per reports

A slim chance the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year would be able to return this season was all but quelled Thursday.

Brandon Schlager

Von Miller hopes J.J. Watt recovers fast: 'Adversity reveals character'

Von Miller sent J.J. Watt well wishes after Watt was placed on injured reserve after he reinjured his back.

Gabrielle McMillen

Patriots' Jacoby Brissett has torn thumb ligament, might need surgery, report says

The QB apparently was injured in the second half of his impressive debut as an NFL starter Thursday night.

Marc Lancaster

Bill Belichick has a ball praising 'dedicated' Patriots rookie Jacoby Brissett

After Jacoby Brissett scored his first NFL touchdown, he handed the football to his coach. The Patriots rookie eventually got the ball back.

Ron Clements

Jacoby Brissett efficient in Patriots' shutout of Texans

The Texans were supposed to be the team in Thursday's game with a dominant defense and solid quarterback play. It was the other way around.

Ron Clements

Rob Gronkowski to play Thursday for Patriots against Texans, per reports

Gronkowski missed the first two game of the season with a nagging hamstring injury.

Travis Durkee

Rob Gronkowski injury update: Patriots TE has 'chance' to play vs. Texans

Rob Gronkowski is a game-time decision for Thursday night.

Alec Brzezinski

WR Julian Edelman may be next up as Patriots' QB

Julian Edelman is working extensively to be the Patriots' backup quarterback Thursday night against the Texans.

Alec Brzezinski

Bill O'Brien says his wife 'would kill' him if he slept at the office; well, maybe not

The Texans coach joked Monday he's been sleeping at the office with a big game Thursday night against the Patriots.

Ron Clements

Tom Brady: Julian Edelman 'still talks about' his TD pass in playoffs

Could Julian Edelman take over at quarterback on Thursday?

Jordan Heck

'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

Boomer Esiason: Patriots should sign Peyton Manning

Something tells us this has a zero percent chance of happening.

Jordan Heck

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

J.J. Watt, Texans defense stifles Chiefs to exact playoff vengeance

The Texans exacted some revenge on the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday with a 19-12 victory at NRG Stadium.

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

Brock Osweiler overcomes tough start to lead Texans to win over Bears

Brock Osweiler threw an interception on his first drive with the Texans, but looked great afterward to lead Houston to win over the Bears.

Arthur Weinstein

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

Hopkins receives fancy Yeezy cleats

DeAndre Hopkins was given a pair of specially made cleats courtesy of Kanye West and Adidas.

Alec Brzezinski

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

Texans teammate worried J.J. Watt wouldn't play football due to health

J.J. Watt says he doesn't care if he can't walk when he's 50.

Jordan Heck

Longtime Cowboys assistant, Michael Irvin mentor, Hubbard Alexander dies

One of the coaches who was most instrumental in helping to develop Michael Irvin into a Hall of Fame wide receiver died Sunday night.

Ron Clements

Teddy Bridgewater, Melvin Gordon shine in Week 3

The Minnesota Vikings christened U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday and Teddy Bridgewater did not disappoint the home crowd.

Ron Clements

WATCH: Devon Still delivers bone-crunching hit to Carson Palmer, likely to face a fine

The Texans defensive lineman will likely be fined for a hit on Carson Palmer that knocked the Cardinals quarterback's helmet off.

Brandon Schlager

Stephen Curry to be honourary guest at Panthers home game

Curry, a Charlotte native and Panthers fan, will beat the Panthers’ oversized “Keep Pounding” drum.

Travis Durkee

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