Brees, defensive stand, help Saints survive Panthers, 31-26
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints All-Pro defensive end Cameron Jordan grinned playfully as he glanced up at a bottle of red wine in the top shelf of his locker and […]
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Falcons show playoff poise in 26-13 win over upstart LA Rams
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons jumped to an early 13-point lead before the Rams mounted two swift scoring drives. Los Angeles went to the Coliseum locker room at […]
Continue ReadingEagles turn to Nick Foles after Carson Wentz goes down
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Carson Wentz got the Eagles this far. Now, it’s up to Nick Foles to deliver Philadelphia its first Super Bowl title. Wentz has a torn left ACL […]
Continue ReadingVikings shut down Falcons 14-9 for 8th straight victory
ATLANTA (AP) — The Vikings frustrated Matt Ryan, blanketed Julio Jones and kept the Atlanta Falcons out of the end zone. Minnesota’s eighth straight victory was all about defense. Case […]
Continue ReadingAFC holds on to defeat NFC 20-13 in Pro Bowl
ORLANDO, Florida (AP) The Pro Bowl has long been more about showmanship than competition. Clearly, that memo missed Lorenzo Alexander. The Buffalo Bills linebacker could have just sat on a […]
Continue ReadingHalf Mary? Clutch Rodgers leads Packers past Cowboys 34-31
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Aaron Rodgers didn’t need another Hail Mary this time. Maybe just call it a “Half Mary.” Rodgers threw a 36-yard pass to a toe-dragging Jared Cook on […]
Continue ReadingRodgers works Hail Mary magic, Packers beat Giants 38-13
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Aaron Rodgers, master of the Hail Mary pass, struck again in another big moment. Rodgers overcame a sluggish start and finished with four touchdown passes, including […]
Continue ReadingRumbling again, Thomas Rawls leads Seattle past Detroit 26-6
SEATTLE (AP) The formula that has led the Seattle Seahawks to unmatched success over the past five seasons returned. A healthy dose of Thomas Rawls rumbling on the ground. A […]
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