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Weekend Kickoff: Cowboys look to stay hot before weekend of inter-conference matchups

If the Cowboys can win at Minnesota on Thursday, they can be the first team this season to clinch a playoff berth.

Ron Clements

Bills' Logan Thomas makes funny movie reference in discussing switch to TE

Logan Thomas was drafted as a quarterback in 2014, but moved to tight end this week. He'll need to be a quick study.

Ron Clements

Brandin Cooks reportedly growing upset with role in Saints offense

Cooks wasn't targeted in Sunday's blowout win over the Rams, adding to his already brewing frustration within the potent Saints offense.

Joe Rodgers

NFL Week 12 Local Headlines: Derek Carr fights through pain; Justin Houston premonition comes true

Derek Carr fought through a painful finger injury, while Justin Houston delivered a one-man show in a pulsating Week 12.

Nicholas McGee

Weekend Kickoff: Playoff implications loom large on Thanksgiving

For the first time since 1935, each game played on Thanksgiving Day will feature teams with records of .500 or better.

Ron Clements

News of Luke Kuechly's return timetable made worse by Panthers' lack of depth

Carolina all of the sudden has major injury problems at linebacker.

Joe Rodgers

Thomas Davis provides the Luke Kuechly injury update we've been wanting

Panthers coach Ron Rivera had no update Friday, other than confirming Luke Kuechly was in the concussion protocol.

Bob Hille

Panthers' defense steps up in time to salvage playoff hopes, but Kuechly injury clouds outlook

Carolina's defense was much better against New Orleans than in the teams' first meeting. It might have suffered a terrible blow, however.

Ron Clements

Panthers LB Luke Kuechly leaves field in tears after possibly suffering another concussion

Luke Kuechly was crying on the field after lying on his back for several minutes.

Ron Clements

Cam Newton wears foxtail cleats

Cam Newton's unique fashion sense was on display again Thursday night.

Ron Clements

Weekend NFL Kickoff: Saints, Panthers eager to play despite short week

For the Saints and Panthers, who are both coming off gut-wrenching losses Sunday, this week’s game offers a chance to erase a bad taste.

Ron Clements

Cam Newton, noted celebration artist, sings praises of fellow 'entertainers' like OBJ

The Panthers quarterback infamously referred to himself as an “entertainer and icon” at the 2011 NFL Combine.

Ron Clements

Cam Newton's 'Honeycomb' nickname for Willie Snead sticks in mind of Saints WR

When Snead was a member of the Panthers practice squad in 2014, his hair earned him a special nickname from Panthers QB Cam Newton.

Ron Clements

He Said What?! The best NFL quotes from Week 10

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones won't give up on one of his troubled players while the Browns are hoping to welcome back their original 2016 QB.

Ron Clements

NFL Week 10 Local Headlines: Twinkle-toes Parks thanks ballet for PAT return

Week 10 of the NFL season delivered as nine of Sunday's games were decided by a score.

Nicholas McGee

The Blitz Read: Does anyone want to win the NFC South or North?

The NFC South was 1-3 on Sunday while the North teams were 0-3 as the Detroit Lions were on their bye.

Ron Clements

Falcons starting to make own fans nervous, bailed out by NFC South rivals

Atlanta lost in Philly but dodged a few bullets as New Orleans and Carolina blew opportunities Sunday.

Marcus Dinitto

Broncos return blocked extra point to shock Saints

The Saints thought they had the game won … until the Broncos returned a blocked extra point for 2 points to claim an improbable victory.

Ron Clements

Saints' Kenny Vaccaro faces four-game suspension, will play against Broncos

Roman Harper would take Vaccaro's place in the starting lineup should he miss any time.

Alec Brzezinski

Weekend Kickoff: Five reasons to watch the Browns-Ravens, seriously

Against an opponent the Browns know very well, they could get their first win. Do you really want to miss that?

Ron Clements

He Said What?! The best NFL quotes from Week 9

There is a growing distrust of the NFL by players and Monday night's game did little to remedy that.

Ron Clements

Saints' Drew Brees says distrust of NFL a factor in lower ratings

Television ratings for the NFL are significantly down this year and the Saints quarterback has a theory as to why.

Ron Clements

Repeat: 49ers’ Chip Kelly NOT interested in your college job

The Niners suffered their seventh straight loss Sunday in a 41-23 blowout at home, dropping Kelly's record to 27-28 over 3 1/2 NFL seasons.

Joe Rodgers

The Blitz Read: Special teams on the uptick past the NFL midway point

Sunday was a special kind of day in the NFL. That was either a good thing or a bad thing, depending on the team.

Ron Clements

NFL suspends retired 49ers D-lineman Kaleb Ramsey for substance abuse

Retirement won't stop the NFL from hitting Ramsey with a 10-game suspension.

Steven J. Gaither

Weekend Kickoff: Bucs-Falcons start off division showdowns

We’re more than halfway through the season and nearly every division is still up for grabs.

Ron Clements

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

Steelers' Marcus Gilbert rips Cam Newton, questions QB's toughness

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton are both 6-5 and about 250 pounds.

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

Seahawks DE Michael Bennett, S Kam Chancellor out against Saints

Neither Michael Bennett nor Kam Chancellor will be on the field Sunday when the Seahawks take on the Saints in New Orleans.

Gabrielle McMillen

Saints' Drew Brees can torch Seahawks' Legion of Boom if teammates give him a chance

Drew Brees has put up some big numbers against the Seahawks defense. Unfortunately for Brees, however, his teams have gone just 2-4.

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

Richard Sherman shows up to presser dressed as Harry Potter

The Seahawks cornerback is definitely ready for Halloween.

Ron Clements

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

Saints' Nick Fairley to play Sunday despite mother's sudden death

The Saints defensive tackle wants to play because he thinks his mother, Paula Rodgers, would have wanted him to.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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

Saints surprise young fan with 'hype man' contract, trip to Kansas City

Jarrius Robertson, a 14-year-old Saints superfan, was officially made an "honorary member" of the team.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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

Dan Quinn, Sean Payton call for replay reviews of pass interference after disputed calls

The Saints and Falcons have reason to question why pass interference calls aren't reviewable.

Ron Clements

Cam Newton cuts short postgame news conference after loss to Saints

The NFL's reigning MVP was not interested in addressing his frustration level over the underachieving Panthers' 1-5 start.

Brandon Schlager

The Panthers' season is officially in peril

The Carolina Panthers were expected to make another run at the Super Bowl this season. They'll likely miss the playoffs.

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

Cam Newton, Jonathan Stewart back at practice for Panthers

Star quarterback Cam Newton and starting running back Jonathan Stewart were back at practice for the Panthers on Wednesday.

Marcus Dinitto

Super Bowl curse? Panthers not worried 1-4 start is the end

The defending NFC champions are in danger of missing the playoffs after Monday night’s 17-14 loss to the Buccaneers dropped them to 1-4.

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

Drew Brees secures triumphant return to San Diego with comeback win

Drew Brees led the Saints to two fourth-quarter touchdowns for a come-from-behind win in his first game in San Diego since leaving in 2006.

Arthur Weinstein

Drew Brees has 'been waiting for the moment' to return against Chargers

This game means something more to the Saints quarterback.

Jordan Heck

Monday Night Football ratings sink to potential record low against debate

How did the NFL stack up against the debate? Not well.

Jordan Heck

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

Falcons offense explodes in shootout win to put Saints in 0-3 hole

The Falcons capitalized on a pair of New Orleans turnovers and cruised to a 45-32 victory on a night when both defenses took the night off.

Ron Clements

'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

Saints accuse Odell Beckham Jr. of cheating 'pretty regularly'

Odell Beckham Jr. is getting complaints from Saints defenders.

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

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

C.J. Spiller released by Saints; team taking another hefty cap hit

The Saints waived the veteran running back after he was inactive for Sunday's 35-34 loss to the Raiders. The move will cost the franchise $7 million in "dead money" through the 2017 season.

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

Saints solve Drew Brees contract problem — for now

New Orleans and its star quarterback agreed to a contract extension Wednesday, according to reports.

Jordan Heck

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

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

Drew Brees outlines why players don't trust the NFL

In Brees' opinion, a lack of trust is the biggest barrier between the NFL and its players.

Jordan Heck

Darren Sharper sentenced in Louisiana to 20 years in prison for drug, rape convictions

The former NFL All-Pro safety received more was sentenced to 18 years by a federal judge last week.

Ron Clements

Which Saints WR does coach Sean Payton say to get in fantasy?

Sean Payton tells fantasy football owners to go get this guy.

Jordan Heck

Is 41-year-old Terrell Owens returning to the NFL?

Terrell Owens may be 41, but he thinks he could "absolutely" help the Eagles as their offense continues to struggle.

Gabrielle McMillen

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