KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Before Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw a football 62.2 yards in the air, something told him it was a bad idea. Actually, a lot of things told him it was a bad idea.

The coverage, for starters. Last year, it would have prevented him from taking the shot to rookie receiver Xavier Worthy that concluded with a 54-yard ...Read more

LAS VEGAS — You are looking live at legendary sportscaster Brent Musburger, still on the air and with no desire to retire at age 85.

Musburger, who moved to Las Vegas in 2017 to launch VSiN, the first sports betting network, rose to fame and set the standard for studio hosts on the “The NFL Today” during a 15-season run (1975-1989) that ...Read more

CHICAGO — March 10, 2023. Remember that?

Remember that fateful Friday afternoon when Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles pulled the trigger on a landmark trade, sending the No. 1 pick in that spring’s NFL draft to the Carolina Panthers in exchange for a world of opportunity?

“I know about it a little bit,” Bears rookie quarterback...Read more

PITTSBURGH — The Steelers practically constructed a billboard outside of their South Side practice facility by drafting guys they planned to play at offensive tackle the past two years, informing Dan Moore Jr. in not-so-subtle terms what they thought of his work and that his days in Pittsburgh were probably numbered.

But Moore, a friendly ...Read more

MIAMI — The NFL’s chief medical officer said Friday that the league won’t tell the Dolphins when Tua Tagovailoa can return to the field.

In a conference call with several reporters, Allen Sills said the NFL won’t intervene in the decision on when Tagovailoa will return to the field after his Sept. 12 concussion against Buffalo, which ...Read more

NEW YORK — Malik Nabers is still in the concussion protocol and is out for Sunday’s Giants road game at the Seahawks, coach Brian Daboll said Friday morning.

Nabers is progressing and getting better and doing some physical work with the trainers, Daboll said. But he was kept out of practice again on Friday for a third straight day and is ...Read more

Earlier this week, star wide receiver Davante Adams informed the Raiders he preferred to be traded.

Many in NFL circles immediately considered the Jets a potential landing spot for the six-time Pro Bowler.

However, nothing is imminent regarding Adams being moved because he has a hamstring injury and could be out for at least a week, if not ...Read more

PITTSBURGH — Mike Tomlin's take was undeniably true. Speaking to reporters at his weekly news conference Tuesday, he was asked what he appreciates about the history of Steelers-Cowboys and how it's still an attractive prime-time matchup.

"The strength of the brands is something to be respected," Tomlin said. "You can't put a price tag on ...Read more

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