9:52 PM ET Kevin Seifert Close ESPN Staff Writer ESPN.com national NFL writer ESPN.com NFC North reporter, 2008-2013 Covered Vikings for Minneapolis Star Tribune, 1999-2008 Rob Demovsky Close ESPN Staff Writer Covered Packers for Green Bay Press-Gazette from 1997-2013 Two-time Wisconsin Sportswriter of the Year as selected by the National …
Brady’s ‘unbelievable’ game helps Bucs win South
4:23 PM ET TAMPA, Fla. — The Buccaneers overcame two double-digit deficits to defeat the Carolina Panthers 30-24 Sunday, clinching the NFC South title for the second straight year and punching Tom Brady‘s ticket to the playoffs for a 14th consecutive season and coach Todd Bowles’ first as Tampa Bay’s …
Jones gets standing O as Giants reach playoffs
3:50 PM ET EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Giants clinched their first postseason berth since 2016 with a 38-10 demolition of the Indianapolis Colts at MetLife Stadium on Sunday. The celebratory scene included the home fans chanting the name of Daniel Jones, the quarterback receiving a standing ovation …
Raiders laud Stidham: QB ‘balled out’ vs. 49ers
11:11 PM ET LAS VEGAS — Jarrett Stidham, fresh off his first career start in which he passed for 365 yards and three touchdowns, gathered his Las Vegas Raiders teammates and apologized. He was sorry for not being able to finish off the San Francisco 49ers and their No. 1-ranked …
Jets eliminated: ‘Feel like we blew the season’
10:32 PM ET SEATTLE — New York Jets quarterback Mike White sat motionless at his locker for several minutes, staring down at play sheets at his feet. Eventually, he reached down, picked up the papers and methodically tore them into tiny pieces — a metaphor for the Jets’ once-promising season. …
Steelers stay afloat as Pickett again delivers late
1:56 AM ET PITTSBURGH — Kenny Pickett clutched a football as he wound through the tunnels under M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday night after orchestrating his second consecutive game-winning drive, this one to beat the Baltimore Ravens 16-13 and keep the Pittsburgh Steelers‘ slim playoff hopes alive. Not only did …
Purdy passes big test, playing at ‘different level’
10:03 PM ET LAS VEGAS — Since taking over for Jimmy Garoppolo, rookie Brock Purdy has faced and passed a number of tests for the San Francisco 49ers. But the one he got from the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday was, perhaps, the most difficult yet. The Niners faced a …
‘I had faith’: Rodgers, Packers 1 win from playoffs
10:30 PM ET GREEN BAY, Wis. — To think, Aaron Rodgers at one point this season had to entertain the idea that backup quarterback Jordan Love might finish out the season if the Green Bay Packers were just playing out the string. And that was barely more than a month …
What is happening at United this week?
MONDAY We’re kicking off the week by looking ahead to Tuesday’s Premier League outing against Bournemouth, as we welcome the south coast club to Old Trafford. Our extensive match preview for the fixture will tell you everything you need to know for United’s first match of the New Year, from …
Bucs clinch playoff berth with monster games from Tom Brady, Mike Evans
The Tom Brady, Mike Evans connection is back, and the Buccaneers are heading to the playoffs. Despite trailing 21-10 at the start of the the fourth quarter, Tampa Bay rallied to defeat the Carolina Panthers 30-24 for the NFC South title and clinched their third consecutive postseason berth. Brady recorded …
Raiders blow another double-digit lead in loss to 49ers
So close is a phrase that defines the Raiders after they suffered their ninth one-possession loss of the season to the 49ers on Sunday. Even though Las Vegas received several lucky breaks before the end of regulation, including Davante Adams making an incredible 45-yard grab and San Francisco kicker Robbie …
NFL screws over Jaguars with Week 18 schedule
The NFL on Sunday night announced two games for the Week 18 schedule, and they did not do the Jacksonville Jaguars any favors. At 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday in Week 18, the 13-3 Kansas City Chiefs will visit the 6-10 Las Vegas Raiders. The primetime game at 8:15 p.m. …