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Ralph Vacchiano NFC East Reporter From the moment Ron Rivera named Sam Howell his starting quarterback in the summer, the coach had never flinched. He has praised Howell’s potential, even as he struggled. He lauded his growth, even as the losses mounted. He made it clear he believed the Washington Commanders had found their franchise quarterback. Then, last Sunday, he …

There hasn’t been much for the Panthers to smile about this season, but they were able to crack a few of them last Sunday. Kicker Eddy Pineiro hit a 23-yard field goal as time expired at a rainy Bank of America Stadium to secure a 9-7 win over the Falcons. It was the second win of the season for Carolina …

Anthony Richardson’s rookie year ended a lot earlier than he, the Colts and their fans had hoped. The No. 4 overall pick suffered a  season-ending shoulder injury that in October, and Indianapolis’ quarterback is now providing a positive update to his recovery a little over two months later. “I think I’m progressing way faster than everyone thought,” he said on …

Getty Images Aaron Rodgers is not ready to play football despite an unprecedently quick recovery from an Achilles tear. But the Jets have activated the quarterback from injured reserve anyway, coach Robert Saleh announced Wednesday. Had Rodgers not been activated Wednesday, he would’ve been required to sit out the rest of the 2023 season. Now, he’ll rejoin the active roster for the …

Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers made it clear on Tuesday that he is not healthy enough to play at this point in his recovery from a torn Achilles tendon, but that is not going to keep the Jets from activating him from injured reserve. Head coach Robert Saleh shared the team’s plans during a Wednesday press conference. Saleh was clear that …

Life is always good down in South Florida, but that’s also certainly the case for the 2023 Miami Dolphins. They are off to their best 14-game start (10-4) since the 2000 season when they won the AFC East with an 11-5 record. However, they have built their 2023 season record off facing the NFL’s easiest schedule, a .393 opponent winning …

To put into proper perspective how borderline unbelievable what Raheem Mostert is doing this season is, let’s go back to more innocent times. You remember, back in June and July, when fantasy football life was all mock drafts, vacated targets and projections for players to finish 17 games completely healthy. And there was so much talk and speculation about the …

The Jacksonville Jaguars’ playoff hopes took a hit last week with a loss at home against the Baltimore Ravens, their third straight defeat. The Jaguars will try to bounce back with a victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on the road in Week 16. Jaguars vs. Buccaneers is one of five games on the Week 16 NFL on CBS schedule. …

It’s the most wonderful time of the year and the Week 16 NFL on CBS schedule will provide NFL fans with four matchups on Christmas Eve. The action kicks off with a tripleheader at 1 p.m. ET, including Browns vs. Texans, a matchup that has major playoff implications. The Browns have reeled off back-to-back wins, but they’ve lost their last …

It’s time once again to check in on the 2023 NFL MVP race. With just three games remaining in the season, the field is narrowing down, and we had a big shakeup in our poll this week. After the Dallas Cowboys were blown off the field by the Buffalo Bills in Week 15, we saw Dak Prescott get knocked out …

Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.comDec 20, 2023, 11:00 AM ET CloseSean Allen is a fantasy analyst for ESPN.com. He was the 2008 and 2009 Fantasy Sports Writers Association Hockey Writer of the Year. You can tweet him @seanard. Wednesday’s three-game NHL slate is stacked with stalwart defensive teams. Most of the six teams in action are some of the best …

The Panthers designated linebacker Claudin Cherelus for return from injured reserve on Wednesday. Cherelus will be able to practice with the team for the next 21 days. He’ll need to be activated before the end of that period if he is going to play at any point before the end of the season. The Panthers have now designated seven players …

Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel says he isn’t concerned about any narratives that his team can’t beat high-quality opponents. The Dolphins are 10-4, but they’re 0-3 against teams that currently have winning records. Asked today about facing questions regarding the Dolphins’ ability to beat a good team ahead of Sunday’s game against the Cowboys, McDaniel said he’s concerned only about …

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Giff Smith has taken over as the Chargers interim head coach after the team fired Brandon Staley and General Manager Tom Telesco following last Thursday’s 63-21 loss to the Raiders. Smith has been with the organization since 2016, initially serving as the defensive line coach before becoming outside linebackers coach in 2022. Speaking to the media on Tuesday, Smith joked …