EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — J.J. McCarthy fired a laser beam touchdown pass to Isaiah Likely, and safeties Jevon Holland and Ar’Darius Washington both intercepted Washington Jayden Daniels, all in Thursday night’s fourth quarter.

But Daniels and the Commanders got the last laugh, downing the Giants, 24-21, at MetLife Stadium on a 32-yard ...Read more

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Every chapter of Brock Purdy’s career seems like unchartered territory. So what’s it like when the 49ers’ quarterback actually ventures into a new stadium, as he will Sunday to visit the Dallas Cowboys’ megamansion?

“Obviously, going back with the history of the Niners and the Cowboys, I’m extremely excited ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — The Rams on Thursday placed Puka Nacua on injured reserve, meaning the star receiver must sit out at least four games.

Nacua was injured last Sunday on the Rams' final play of their 20-13 victory over the Washington Commanders. Nacua, who had 14 receptions for 150 yards and a touchdown, was hit while carrying the ball on a jet ...Read more

Here's a look back at Week 9's action and fantasy advice for the week ahead:

WEEK 9 RECAP

Jaguars 33, Ravens 10: Trevor Lawrence threw for 242 yards and a touchdown, but Jacksonville’s defense stole the show against rookie Joe Fagnano, who passed for only 60 yards with two interceptions. Justice Hill’s 85 rushing yards and TD were a rare ...Read more

The Chargers’ only move at the NFL trade deadline was called off Wednesday — and coach Jim Harbaugh accused the Denver Broncos of acting in bad faith.

A day after the Broncos announced that a proposed trade for Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley “will not be finalized,” Harbaugh said the Broncos tried to renegotiate terms after failing ...Read more

Los Angeles Times NFL writer Sam Farmer examines the matchups and makes his predictions for Week 10 of the NFL season.

All lines and over/under numbers are according to FanDuel Sportsbook.

Last week, Farmer posted an 15-0 record. Through the first nine weeks of the season, he is 89-47 (.654).

Using point spreads with the scores Farmer ...Read more

PITTSBURGH — The Steelers look like a pretty good football team.

They had a chance to upgrade their roster this week. They had a clear need at receiver, a position group riddled with injuries and inconsistent performances.

A few targets were available. Players such as Keenan Allen, Josh Downs and Brian Thomas Jr. were on the trade block. In ...Read more

MINNEAPOLIS — They know the game by heart, memorialized by a single play they have watched roughly a million times. That didn’t stop Buffalo Bills fans from cramming into Tom’s Watch Bar in downtown Minneapolis on Sunday evening to enjoy it all over again.

One fan referred to it as “the Anthony Barr game.”

Another described it as “...Read more

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Back in September in Kansas City, the Colts stormed some 68 yards down the field on their opening drive for an eventual short touchdown. The most critical of the 11 plays came on a third-down snap.

Josh Downs, a 5-foot-9 slot receiver, had torched Chiefs cornerback L’Jarius Sneed off the line of scrimmage, prying himself ...Read more

BALTIMORE — There was a sense of relief mixed into the loud, passionate discussion among a few Ravens fans at my local gym Sunday. Whatever else happened that afternoon, their team couldn’t disappoint them.

The Ravens had already taken care of that Thursday night, suffering a 33-10 defeat by the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Such is the state of a...Read more

SEATTLE — The Seahawks offense has all it needs.

That’s despite a quiet NFL trade deadline day, as Seattle stood pat, apparently convinced its roster can contend for a second consecutive Super Bowl title. General manager John Schneider already made perhaps the cycle’s (literally) biggest cannonball, acquiring future Hall of Fame left ...Read more

LAS VEGAS — A new job title did little to change the mental approach of newly-named Las Vegas Raiders starting quarterback Fernando Mendoza on the practice field.

“When it’s time to work, he really gets dialed in,” tight end Brock Bowers said. “He was out there slinging it. Nothing new, though. That’s what he’s done the whole time...Read more

LAS VEGAS — It was a great decision. One the Las Vegas Raiders needed to make.

They got from Kirk Cousins everything they bargained for and more, and trading him to Minnesota for a third-round pick on Tuesday was the next plausible step in rebuilding for the future.

Sure. It’s the R word. It’s one general manager John Spytek and coach ...Read more

ESPN analyst and former NFL coach Rex Ryan turned himself in for booking on Wednesday after he allegedly ran over the feet of two pedestrians while driving his pickup truck, according to the Nashville Police Department.

Ryan, 63, is charged with six misdemeanors connected with allegedly striking the pedestrians just before midnight Tuesday on ...Read more

Two days before playing his former team for the first time since being traded this summer, Philadelphia 76ers star Jaylen Brown told reporters he had "nothing to talk about" with ex-teammate Jayson Tatum.

Apparently he meant it — and it might have had something to do with lamb chops. Figuratively speaking.

Before Tuesday's game at ...Read more

KANSAS CITY, Mo.— No change at kicker for the Kansas City Chiefs this week.

Harrison Butker, whose seven missed field goals are the most by an NFL kicker this season, will continue to handle the kicking duties when the Chiefs visit the Atlanta Falcons, Andy Reid said Wednesday.

“As far as the kicking part goes, I’m going to stick with ...Read more

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Miami Dolphins’ biggest fears about playing a smallish, agile quarterback have been realized.

Malik Willis, listed at 6 foot 1, 225 pounds, the same dimensions as Miami previous oft-injured quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, is injured.

Willis’ groin injury, which has dogged him for at least two weeks, has reportedly ...Read more