49ers should have Kittle back this week SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers are expecting to get star tight end George Kittle back this week for a key game against Green Bay but are unc...

A pair of Super Bowl heroes from the Pittsburgh Steelers of two decades ago again have advanced on the road to Canton. Hines Ward and James Harrison on Wednesday were announced among 25 “modern-era” N...

Myles Garrett and T.J. Watt are bringing new meaning to the grudge match between the Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers, making it clear there is no love lost between the NFL’s premier pass rush...

The Cincinnati Bengals’ stars are performing at an extremely high level. Joe Burrow leads the NFL in yards passing and TD passes, Ja’Marr Chase is on pace for a rare receiving triple crown, and Trey H...

First, Robert Saleh. Now, Joe Douglas. Woody Johnson is cleaning house for his woeful New York Jets in what has been a hugely disappointing season. Douglas was fired Tuesday as the Jets’ general manag...

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The phrase sounded odd coming out of DeShon Elliott’s mouth. Even though it happened to be true. Standing inside the Pittsburgh locker room Sunday after another taut victory over the...

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Even after yet another painful loss in a season full of heartbreakers for Cincinnati, head coach Zac Taylor insisted his beleaguered Bengals can still make the playoffs. Taylo...

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Payton Wilson could have played it safe, but where’s the fun in that? The Pittsburgh Steelers rookie linebacker saw Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill sprinting toward him an...

Never mind it was his first game in five weeks and only the third start of his NFL career. Nick Herbig wasn’t about to wait to make his presence felt against the Baltimore Ravens. The Pittsburgh Steel...

On a Sunday when the kickers played a major role in the game’s outcome, Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker’s two missed field goals might be bothering him for awhile. In a post-game interview, Tuck...

As the reigning NFL MVP and favorite to win the award a third time this season, Lamar Jackson might be the closest thing pro football has to a Superman. In becoming Jackson’s kryptonite, the Pittsburg...

Five things we learned from Steelers 18, Ravens 16. 1. PAYTON’S PLAY SAVED THE DAY The Steelers have been counting on a Wilson to make game-changing plays in the passing game this season. The expectat...

Josh Allen came out of his cage and he’s doing just fine. Buffalo’s franchise quarterback gave teammates and Bills fans reason to joyfully sing along to “Mr. Brightside” again Sunday. If destiny is ca...

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Daniel Jones’ tenure as the New York Giants starting quarterback is over. The Giants benched the struggling 27-year-old on Monday and coach Brian Daboll plans to start fan...

The 18-16 victory increased their lead in the AFC North. PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers insist they have no secret formula when it comes to stopping Lamar Jackson. That there is nothing mys...

Going into the season, a huge deal was made about the Pittsburgh Steelers having the toughest schedule in the NFL. National talking heads said it was a meat grinder of a slate and many wondered if Ste...

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Cooper Rush’s eighth career start filling in for Dak Prescott as quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys will be his first trying to bounce back immediately from a poor performance i...

The Bills pull to within a half game of the AFC’s top spot. ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — After watching quarterback Josh Allen bounce off two Kansas City Chiefs defenders before crossing the goal line on...

DETROIT (AP) — Doug Pederson has a Super Bowl ring as a player and as a coach, so he understands life at the top of the NFL. Right now, he’s at the bottom. Pederson acknowledged his shaky job status S...

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The rivalry between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens is filled with “villains on both sides” as Mike Tomlin put it. Lamar Jackson is still waiting for his chance to becom...