NEW YORK — Seven months removed from their improbable appearance in February’s Super Bowl, the New England Patriots looked anything but super.

In the first three weeks of this season, quarterback Drake Maye was a turnover machine.

Injuries sidelined star wide receiver A.J. Brown and ravaged the offensive line.

A humbling 35-6 rout by the ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson has been suspended for two games without pay for punching Buffalo Bills linebacker Bradley Chubb after Monday night’s game at SoFi Stadium, the NFL announced Tuesday.

The Bills defeated the Rams 37-34 in overtime. The incident occurred on the field as players from both teams were ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — Alaric Jackson has a history of violent outbursts. Still, it was surprising to see the Los Angeles Rams star offensive tackle punch Buffalo Bills linebacker Bradley Chubb on the SoFi Stadium field moments after the Bills defeated the Rams 37-34 in overtime on Monday.

Players were milling around midfield, exchanging jerseys and ...Read more

CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears already faced the prospect of being thin at defensive end for the near future, and now they will be without Montez Sweat for the next two games.

The NFL announced Tuesday that Sweat is suspended for two weeks for violating the league’s performance-enhancing substances policy. That means he’s out for Sunday’s ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — Less than 24 hours after kicking-game issues led to the Buffalo Bills defeating the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, the team released kicker Harrison Mevis, a team official said Tuesday.

Mevis missed a 50-yard field-goal attempt in the first half, and a had potential 48-yard game-winning field-goal attempt blocked. The Bills went ...Read more

Somewhere, a fantasy manager with an 0-5 record is staring proudly at $94 of remaining FAAB.

Congratulations on your fiscal responsibility. Unfortunately, your league doesn’t pay interest.

At 1-4, you’re technically better off, the same way being chased by one bear is preferable to being chased by two.

Stop hoarding imaginary money and ...Read more

SEATTLE — Eight months ago, inside the home of the San Francisco 49ers, an errorless run through the playoffs was completed.

Above all else asked of the Seattle Seahawks quarterback during last season’s playoffs, Sam Darnold didn’t make mistakes. He arguably won the NFC Championship Game against the Los Angeles Rams, but in the divisional...Read more

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs hold the best record in the AFC, which will be true for, well, at least a couple of weeks.

They are the not only the last undefeated team in the conference, but the only team in the AFC that endured a Week 5 bye. While NFL teams don’t exactly clamor for an early bye — because it entails a stretch ...Read more

MIAMI — It was one of those “Are you kidding me,” plays that we’ll probably remember for a lifetime, a candidate for catch of the year in the NFL.

Cincinnati Bengals All-Pro receiver Ja’Marr Chase and Miami Dolphins second-year cornerback Jason Marshall Jr. are running stride for stride towards the end zone.

They each leap in the air...Read more

LOS ANGELES — Terry Bradshaw isn't done yet. Not with TV, not with talking and not with telling his life story.

The Fox NFL Sunday co-host and Hall of Fame quarterback met with the Los Angeles Times recently to discuss his new book, "Looking for Terry," which delves into divorce and his struggle with depression. He discusses the coach who was...Read more

So supposedly loaded were the Super Bowl-favorite Rams, they earned four prime-time appearances in their first five games.

And from a purely entertainment standpoint, the Rams were not living up to their billing.

Monday night’s matchup against the Buffalo Bills provided the latest showcase.

The Rams delivered some thrills — but not a ...Read more

CHICAGO — Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson did not commit to a starting quarterback Monday as the team prepares to play the Atlanta Falcons in Week 6.

Regular starter Caleb Williams returned to practice Friday and worked out with team trainers Sunday at Lambeau Field. But Johnson gave no indication if Williams might be ready to return. He hasn...Read more

SEATTLE — The Seattle Seahawks can beat anyone in the NFL.

Especially the Seahawks.

On Sunday, the formidable and undefeated San Francisco 49ers benefited. They deserve credit for surfing the landslide of Seahawks mistakes to a 32-29 NFC West win. Kyle Shanahan’s team also mounted back-to-back fourth-quarter scoring drives in a Lumen Field...Read more

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Bo Nix is not fixed.

Not even close.

The defense dropped its fangs into Justin Herbert. Jim Harbaugh did something stupid. And the ground game found fertile soul.

So, sure, the Broncos deserved their 23-17 win over the Los Angeles Chargers, smelling salts and panic bringing Denver to its senses Sunday as the season ...Read more

PHILADELPHIA — Nick Sirianni was clear on Sunday afternoon that his decision to allow Jake Elliott to kick the ball to Ameer Abdullah with eight seconds left cost his team the game. A day later, after being able to review the game-ending situation that led to the Eagles’ third straight loss, Sirianni again admitted his mistake.

“Leading ...Read more

The NFL draft is a multibillion-dollar, months-long pageant where countless folks in team-issued polo shirts spend months grinding tape, measuring hands, breaking down 40-yard splits and projecting the futures of players and the league.

And even after all of that, quite often teams discover they drafted fool’s gold.

But every once in a while...Read more

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw has been suspended for one game after head-butting a Seahawks player who was not wearing a helmet during Sunday's win in Seattle.

Greenlaw head-butted Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV on the Seattle sideline during the second quarter. The scuffle began after Greenlaw bumped Sam Darnold as the ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — The shootout at SoFi Stadium.

That's perhaps the best way to describe the last time the Los Angeles Rams played host to the Buffalo Bills.

It was Week 14 in 2024, and Bills quarterback Josh Allen was on his way to winning the NFL most valuable player award. Though it came in a losing effort, his performance against the Rams ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — San Francisco 49ers receiver Mike Evans may have earned a spot in the trash-talking hall of fame on Sunday without even trying.

Or so he says.

Late in the second quarter of the 49ers' 32-29 victory in Seattle, Fox Sports cameras showed Evans and Seahawks cornerback Trevon Diggs jawing after a play. In one of the season's most ...Read more