No moral victories for Dolphins after loss to Bills
NFL, Sports
September 20, 2025
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Better performance. Similar outcome. Seeking to avoid their first 0-3 start since 2019, and driven to change the narrative regarding coach Mike McDaniel’s job security, the M...
With Mack injured, Chargers counting on Derwin James
NFL, Sports
September 20, 2025
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James is heading into this week’s game against the Denver Broncos with eye-popping praise from coach Jim Harbaugh. “He’s the best safety I’...
Battle of backups as Wentz leads Vikings against Bengals
NFL, Sports
September 20, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The ride of Carson Wentz’s football career has rarely been smooth or steady, and his full-circle moment with the Minnesota Vikings this week serves as the latest twist. Just three w...
Allen throws 3 TD passes as Bills beat Dolphins
NFL, Sports
September 19, 2025
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Josh Allen threw three touchdown passes and Terrel Bernard intercepted Tua Tagovailoa with three minutes left to secure the Buffalo Bills’ 31-21 win over the Miami Dolphins o...
Steelers look to change history with Pats
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
September 19, 2025
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Since 2002, playing in New England has amounted to mostly misery for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Including the AFC championship game in the 2016 season, the Patriots have won six...
Steelers’ defense getting smashed
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
September 17, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — When the Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense holds its first meeting during a game week, the first message it receive is always the same: Smash the run. It’s a tenet that’s been a part of t...
Rookie errors and regrets shaped Week 2
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer 
September 17, 2025
Every week someone in the NFL ends up red-faced for not knowing the rules. In Week 2, Steelers rookie returner Kaleb Johnson allowed a kickoff to roll into the end zone, where the Seattle Seahawks rec...
Warren showing he’s becoming a feature back
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive 
September 17, 2025
Aaron Rodgers was looking to his right after he accepted the first snap of a Pittsburgh Steelers third-quarter possession following a Seattle Seahawks touchdown that had tied the score Sunday. Rodgers...
NFL teams not using ‘emergency’ QBs as often
NFL, Sports
September 17, 2025
DALLAS (AP) — Brian Schottenheimer is two games into his head coaching career with the Dallas Cowboys, and he didn’t have an emergency quarterback designated for either one. This after a year as Dalla...
What they’re saying in Seattle after Sunday’s game
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KELLEN STEPLER TribLive 
September 16, 2025
The Seattle Seahawks and their fans returned to the West Coast pleased after spoiling the Pittsburgh Steelers’ home opener Sunday. The Seahawks took over in the second half of the game and defeated th...
Officiating tush push could lead to support to ban it
NFL, Sports
By By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer 
September 16, 2025
The Super Bowl rematch turned into bully ball highlighted by the NFL’s ugliest play. Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley and the Philadelphia Eagles pushed — literally — their way past Patrick Mahomes and the...
Mistakes, injuries plague Steelers in loss to Seattle
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JOE RUTTER TribLive 
September 15, 2025
The defense was porous again as Pittsburgh suffered a 31-17 defeat in its home opener. Giving up 30 points for the second game in a row wasn’t how the Pittsburgh Steelers, armed with the NFL’s highest...
Steelers’ rushing offense continues to underwhelm
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive 
September 15, 2025
The running backs gained just 72 yards in Sunday’s loss. Two games into the season, the Pittsburgh Steelers rushing attack hasn’t shown significant improvements over last season. In fact, so far, it’s...
Aubrey hits 64-yard FG and OT game winner as Cowboys knock off Giants
NFL, Sports
NFL ROUNDUP
September 15, 2025
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Dak Prescott wasn’t thinking late in a wild duel with Russell Wilson about his long personal winning streak against the New York Giants, and probably not about the prospect of ...
McDaniel’s job in trouble as Miami opens 0-2
NFL, Sports
September 15, 2025
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Miami quarterback Tua Tagovailoa didn’t see the banner plane that was flying over his team’s stadium on Sunday morning, the one a group of fans hired to call for the firings...
No preseason, no problem for Rodgers, Jackson, Allen
NFL, Sports
By By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer 
September 13, 2025
Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson didn’t play a snap in the preseason. They didn’t need it. Allen and Jackson were spectacular in their first game action of the season. Jackson led the Baltimore Ravens to ...
Pro Picks: Chiefs will beat Eagles in Super Bowl rematch
NFL, Sports
By By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer 
September 13, 2025
The Kansas City Chiefs didn’t have to wait long for their Super Bowl rematch after a lopsided loss to the Philadelphia Eagles seven months ago. They get it at home in Arrowhead Stadium. Coming off a d...
Love, Kraft lead Packers to 27-18 win over Commanders
NFL, Sports
September 12, 2025
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Jordan Love threw for 292 yards and two touchdowns, and the Green Bay Packers defeated the Washington Commanders 27-18 on Thursday night. Tight end Tucker Kraft caught six passe...
Metcalf downplays playing Seahawks in first home game
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive 
September 12, 2025
Bemused by the multiple attempts to elicit a change of tone, DK Metcalf finally had enough. Smiling, he playfully mocked the reporters gathered around him. “Y’all are gonna make it a big deal,” Metcal...
Bears QB Williams working on footwork and fundamentals
NFL, Sports
September 12, 2025
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is doing his best to ward off negative thoughts after a losing start to the season. Williams — 21 of 35 for 210 yards — couldn’t beat ...