ATLANTA — Backup wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge took a Kirk Cousins pass 45 yards for a touchdown in overtime to lift the Falcons to a 36-30 victory over Tampa Bay on Thursday night.

The Falcons, who found themselves, in another frenzied game that went into overtime, had their chances to pull out a victory in regulation, but with the game on ...Read more

CHICAGO — NFL Players Association executive director Lloyd Howell visited the Chicago Bears on Thursday at Halas Hall as part of his 32-team tour.

Howell met with reporters and addressed several hot topics around the NFL that could affect the Bears. Here are four things we learned.

1. Howell said the players’ initial reaction to an 18-game...Read more

LAS VEGAS — Former Raiders quarterback Derek Carr said Thursday he would welcome a reunion with close friend and former teammate Davante Adams.

“I think all 32 quarterbacks would love to play with Davante. We would welcome that,” said Carr, now the Saints’ starter, at his weekly news conference. “I don’t know if I can get in trouble...Read more

Here’s a look back at Week 4’s action and fantasy advice for the week ahead:

WEEK 4 RECAP

Cowboys 20, Giants 15: Rookie receiver Malik Nabers hauled in 12 receptions against Dallas to give him 35 in his first four NFL games. The only player with more receptions in their first four games is the Rams’ Puka Nacua, who had 39 in his rookie ...Read more

LAS VEGAS — Raiders coach Antonio Pierce received sanctions from the NCAA on Thursday for recruiting violations he committed while an assistant football coach at Arizona State.

Pierce was part of a “program-wide effort to engage in impermissible recruiting activities during the COVID-19 dead period,” according to a decision released by a ...Read more

LAS VEGAS — The Falcons won their first home game Sunday after beating the Saints, 26-24, on Younghoe Koo’s 58-yard field goal with two seconds left.

Atlanta failed to cover as a 2 1/2-point favorite and is 0-3 against the spread at home. But a Caesars Sportsbook gambler is betting big on the Falcons to cover against Tampa Bay on “...Read more

LAS VEGAS — Almost three years after Davante Adams caught his final pass from Aaron Rodgers in Green Bay, oddsmakers expect the former Packers teammates to be reunited on the New York Jets.

After news broke Tuesday that Adams, the Raiders’ star wide receiver, wants to be traded, DraftKings posted odds on which team he will take his first ...Read more

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — There’s some clarity now surrounding receiver Rashee Rice’s knee injury

The Chiefs announced Thursday that their star wide receiver has been placed on the injured reserve list, meaning he’ll miss at least four games — starting with Monday’s home contest against the New Orleans Saints.

Rice was injured in the ...Read more

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — No news might be good news at the moment when it comes to Rashee Rice’s knee injury.

The standout Chiefs receiver was injured in the first quarter of Kansas City’s 17-10 victory at the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. His right knee smashed into quarterback Patrick Mahomes after Mahomes had thrown an interception and ...Read more

A rough start to our 34th season of King Sport picks in the Miami Herald (to put it mildly), but we enjoyed a Week 4 uptick that we hope is the start of a sustained rally. The 9-7 mark outright got us to even for the year straight-up and the solid 9-6-1 against the spread (Chiefs at -7 pushed for the tie) got us close to even there. That ...Read more

Los Angeles Times NFL writer Sam Farmer examines the matchups this week. Lines according to FanDuel Sportsbook (O/U = over/under). Record last week 8-8 (.500); season 35-29 (.547). Using point spreads with the scores Farmer predicted, the record against the spread last week would have been 8-8 (.500); season 32-31-1 (.508). Times Pacific. OFF: ...Read more

DENVER — Do you want a laptop or a quarterback?

The first quarter of the season ended last Sunday revealing early truths. Bo Nix can handle Sean Payton’s lengthy play calls and his responsibility at the line of scrimmage. He has revealed a slow heartbeat even as the loud beeps of the fire alarm go off around him.

But we can all agree Nix ...Read more

BALTIMORE — Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson does not care about your parlay or his stats.

But “every day,” he told The Baltimore Sun, he gets direct messages on social media from those who have a vested interest in his numbers. This week, the two-time NFL Most Valuable Player apparently had enough.

“We human, too,” he said Wednesday...Read more

MINNEAPOLIS — Sam Darnold leads the NFL with 11 touchdown passes in four starts. He has the undefeated Vikings atop the league standings. His name is being tossed around by oddsmakers as an early candidate for the NFL’s Most Valuable Player Award behind perennial favorites like the Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes and the Bills’ Josh Allen.

So, ...Read more

NEW YORK — Giants quarterbacks Daniel Jones, Tyrod Taylor and Tommy DeVito each hit Jalin Hyatt for a completion of 40 yards or more last season.

So far this fall, Hyatt has been nailed to New York’s bench, and the Giants consequently are one of only five NFL teams who have not hit a pass of 40 yards or more through four games.

Star rookie...Read more

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — I still have playoff hopes for the 2024 Miami Dolphins.

Honestly.

Obviously, my playoff hopes are slimmer than a few weeks ago.

But my playoff hopes for the 2024 Dolphins (1-3) still exist.

I talked to quite a few players after the game Monday, and then in the locker room Wednesday.

I don’t get the sense coach Mike...Read more

LAS VEGAS — It has come to the point of no return for Davante Adams and the Raiders.

The star wide receiver has asked for a trade and will get one. You can make the argument it should have happened sooner, that the team should have some time ago adopted a total rebuild mentality.

Hey, tanking has its place if it leads to landing a franchise ...Read more

TAMPA BAY, Fla. — If you live in Tampa Bay, you know a thing or two about motion sickness.

That up-and-down feeling that afflicts seafarers and amusement park riders alike.

Also, Baker Mayfield fans.

The Bucs quarterback was off to a great start with wins over Washington and at Detroit before a sudden plunge in his performance in a 26-7 ...Read more

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Star Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill offered his perspective on the apparent sideline tirade he threw toward the end of the team’s 31-12 loss to the Tennessee Titans on Monday night.

“It wasn’t frustration,” Hill explained Wednesday of him appearing visibly upset during the ESPN broadcast. “That was ...Read more