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Kickoff: 8:15 p.m. ET, Thursday, Prime Video | Location: Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati | Records: Steelers (4-1), Bengals (2-4) | Series: Steelers lead all-time 70-39 | Two quarterbacks in their 40s will share the spotlight on Thursday Night Football when the Pittsburgh Steelers face the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium. In what promises to be a

Big plays from Bijan Robinson and Drake London, coupled with the poised, mistake-free leadership of rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr., made the Atlanta Falcons look every bit like a playoff contender Monday night. Meanwhile, a lack of offensive rhythm and more costly miscues from Josh Allen gave the Buffalo Bills further reason to question their

Jake Moody had only been on the Chicago Bears active roster for seven hours. By the time the clock hit zero, he had already made history. The 25-year-old kicker, elevated from the practice squad earlier Monday because starter Cairo Santos was sidelined with a thigh injury, drilled a 38-yard field goal as time expired to

A Celebration of Courage The Jacksonville Jaguars honored eight-year-old Wesley Hines-Allen, the son of defensive end Josh Hines-Allen, in a powerful display of unity and compassion on Sunday. Wesley, who recently completed his cancer treatment, was named an honorary captain for the team’s game against the Seattle Seahawks at EverBank Stadium. Walking onto the field

Baker Mayfield shrugged off the “MVP!” chants echoing through Raymond James Stadium the same way he slipped away from would-be tacklers all afternoon. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback delivered yet another signature performance, throwing two touchdown passes and orchestrating a highlight-reel scramble that helped seal a 30-19 victory over the injury-depleted San Francisco 49ers on

Having thrown a combined six interceptions in his last two starts in Jacksonville, Sam Darnold wasn’t about to get greedy this time. The veteran quarterback played smart, efficient football — and it paid off in a big way. Darnold threw for 295 yards and two touchdowns, connecting with Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Cooper Kupp, as the

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh will never forget the sequence that sealed his team’s stunning win in South Florida. With less than a minute remaining, quarterback Justin Herbert escaped the Miami Dolphins relentless pass rush, broke free from Jaelan Phillips, and zipped a short pass to rookie receiver Ladd McConkey. McConkey turned it

It wasn’t pretty, Jets’ minus-10 net passing yards — the fewest in any NFL game since 1998. It was enough for the Denver Broncos to escape London with an ugly 13-11 victory over the winless New York Jets on Sunday, as Patrick Surtain II and the Denver defense spent much of the morning harassing Justin

Chicago Bears (2-2) at Washington Commanders (3-2) | Monday, 8:15 p.m. EDT, ABC/ESPN | Series record: Commanders lead 28-25-1 | Last meeting: Commanders beat Bears 18-15 at Washington on Oct. 27, 2024 A year after one of the most unforgettable finishes in recent Monday Night Football history — a 52-yard Hail Mary from Jayden Daniels

Monday, 7:15 p.m. EDT | ESPN | Series record: Falcons lead 7–6 | Last meeting: Bills beat Falcons 29–15 in Orchard Park, N.Y. (Jan. 2, 2022) The lights will shine bright in Atlanta on Monday night as the Falcons return home from their bye week to host the AFC powerhouse Buffalo Bills in a primetime

Just a week ago, Cam Skattebo and Jaxson Dart sat side by side on a somber flight home from New Orleans, replaying in their minds the turnovers that cost the New York Giants a winnable game against the Saints. This week, the rookie tandem wrote a completely different story — one that silenced their critics

8:15 p.m., Thursday, MetLife Stadium | Prime Video | Prediction: Eagles 27, Giants 17 Abdul Carter could only shake his head this week when asked about Philadelphia’s play-calling in their first loss of the season. “Six carries for Saquon Barkley?” the Giants linebacker said incredulously. “That’s crazy.” The reigning Super Bowl champion Eagles (4–1) head

Trevor Lawrence turned a moment of chaos into one of the most unforgettable plays of his career. With the Jacksonville Jaguars trailing by four and less than 30 seconds to play, the fourth-year quarterback took the snap — and immediately hit the turf. Right guard Patrick Mekari had accidentally stepped on Lawrence’s foot, sending him

Stefon Diggs looked right at home in Buffalo once again — just not in the uniform anyone expected. The veteran receiver torched his former team for 10 catches and 146 yards, including 119 in the second half, helping the New England Patriots edge the Buffalo Bills 23-20 on Sunday Night Football. Rookie kicker Andy Borregales

The Carolina Panthers overcame a 17-point first-half deficit to stun the Miami Dolphins 27-24 on Sunday, delivering a statement win at home and equaling a franchise record for largest comeback. Panthers head coach Dave Canales preached resilience to his team this past week following a brutal 29-point road loss to the New England Patriots, urging

Lavonte David had been waiting all afternoon for a chance to make a difference. With the game on the line and less than a minute remaining, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ veteran linebacker slid toward the middle of the field just as teammate Antoine Winfield Jr. closed in on Sam Darnold. What happened next sealed one

The Minnesota Vikings remain unbeaten in London, improving to 5-0 in overseas contests after a hard-fought 21-17 victory over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Despite trailing for much of the contest, the Vikings found a late spark when Carson Wentz led a 10-play, 80-yard drive, capping it off with a game-winning touchdown pass to Jordan

For Kansas City, Monday Night Football is routine. For Jacksonville, it’s an opportunity to reshape a narrative that has haunted the franchise for more than a decade. The Jaguars (3-1) will host the three-time defending AFC champion Kansas City Chiefs (2-2) at EverBank Stadium at 8:15 PM on October 6, with coverage on ABC/ESPN. Jacksonville

Everything seemed to indicate the San Francisco 49ers were in for a long night on a short week. They traveled south to face the surging Los Angeles Rams without Brock Purdy, Nick Bosa, George Kittle and their top three wide receivers. A long night it was — but one that ended with an improbable triumph.

Two NFC West contenders with identical records will clash under the lights on Thursday Night Football, as the San Francisco 49ers (3-1) travel south to face the Los Angeles Rams (3-1) at SoFi Stadium (8:15 p.m. EDT, Prime Video). This is the 153rd meeting in a historic rivalry that San Francisco leads 78-71-3, though momentum