PITTSBURGH — Mike Tomlin referred to quarterback Lamar Jackson as "Mr. Jackson," running back Derrick Henry as a "home-run hitter" and a bomb waiting to go off and compared cornerback Marlon Humphrey to "Peanut" Tillman, which surely had some heading directly to Google.

Such is the respect he has for the Baltimore Ravens.

The Ravens (7-3) ...Read more

RENTON, Wash. — Three days before Seattle's season opener, Tyrel Dodson stood at a lectern at the Seahawks' practice facility and highlighted the legacy he'd like to leave.

"I'm excited to kick off a new era, but you still have to respect the culture that has been built. I respect the heck out of Bobby Wagner, Kam Chancellor, all those guys ...Read more

The renewed debate over whether the Miami Dolphins can or can’t, will or won’t, even should or shouldn’t will be more lively in a couple of weeks when they’re 5-6 and more firmly stationed among those “in the hunt” or “on the bubble” or whatever phrase you prefer for playoff wannabes.

They’ll get to 5-6, too. Their decent play...Read more

PHILADELPHIA — For three of the last four weeks while dealing with a left hamstring injury on injured reserve, Jordan Mailata watched the Eagles’ road games at home on the couch with his wife. He relished his lone opportunity in that four-game span to stand on the home sideline for a Week 9 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

That ...Read more

CHICAGO — When Matt Eberflus walked into his first training camp as the Chicago Bears head coach, he did so with a collection of 19 assistants, a mostly handpicked coaching staff he believed could help lift the team to new heights.

That was just 27 months ago. At the midpoint of his third season, only eight members of Eberflus’ original ...Read more

NEW YORK — NFL general managers typically have longer shelf lives than head coaches. That certainly has been the case with the Giants.

But it is only reasonable to separate those evaluations when there is a clear demarcation between the GM’s and coach’s responsibilities — and when the on-field product is underperforming relative to a ...Read more

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Truly, dear reader, I’m impressed with your constitution.

Because if you’re reading this after that, you definitely have a strong stomach.

Or you’re a real devotee, a real Rams fan – or, conversely perhaps, a fan of the Miami Dolphins.

Whichever of the above, we’ll all learn soon enough whether the Rams will ...Read more

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — In the days before — and the day of — the Chiefs’ 26-13 win over the New Orleans Saints last month at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, the homes of two of the team’s biggest stars reportedly were burglarized.

Belton police were called to quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ mansion shortly after midnight on Oct. 6, one ...Read more

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Cornerback Deommodore Lenoir strutted out to Sunday’s pregame warmups wearing his gold, gladiator-like shoulder pads without a shirt underneath. It was the perfect look to not just beat the Tampa heat but to reflect his are-you-not-entertained persona.

Lenoir entered Sunday’s victory with an interception in each of ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — Who's house?

Nobody's home.

The Rams threw a Monday night party that filled SoFi Stadium with celebrities, legends, pop stars ... almost everything you need for a nationally televised Hollywood football bash.

The only thing missing was them.

The stage was set for the Rams to prove their championship legitimacy … yet they ...Read more

Each week of the NFL season, The Baltimore Sun will recap the best and worst from around the league. Here are our winners and losers from Week 10:

Winner: Kansas City Chiefs

This was it. This had to be it.

The Broncos had thoroughly outplayed the two-time defending champions all afternoon. They had come into Arrowhead Stadium as 7 1/2-point ...Read more

CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears fired offensive coordinator Shane Waldron on Tuesday just nine games into his tenure directing an offense for rookie quarterback Caleb Williams.

The Bears announced they will promote passing game coordinator Thomas Brown to OC and play caller, a move made with the hope of pushing the development of Williams forward...Read more

Each week I’ll list the best widely available free agents for fantasy football — I define “widely available” as being owned in around half of all ESPN or Yahoo leagues — and some guys who are probably better off in the free-agent pool than collecting dust on your roster.

Follow me on X (formerly known as Twitter) @UTEddieBrown if you ...Read more

PITTSBURGH — The Steelers have never played their first division game this late in the season, but it might be worth the wait.

They finally begin games with their AFC North opponents on Sunday when they face the Baltimore Ravens at Acrisure Stadium. And it might not be a stretch to label it one of the best mid-season matchups between the ...Read more

It doesn’t make sense, at both first glance and second glance, that the Kansas City Chiefs stand 9-0 as the NFL’s lone unbeaten team.

The Chiefs are far from dominant, having trailed in eight games. Nor are they riding good fortune. Injuries have deleted their top receivers and best running back. A soft schedule? Nope. The Chiefs serve as ...Read more

BALTIMORE — In its present state, there is no NFL without former Ravens owner Art Modell, and the league needs to say thank you by inducting him into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

The NFL signed an 11-year, $111 billion media rights deal in July 2021, and the roots can be traced to Modell, who was chairman of the NFL’s media committee from...Read more

DENVER — The Chiefs are gonna Chief, Chief, Chief, Chief, Chief. David Treadwell’s advice for Alex Forsyth right about now?

Forget Travis Kelce.

Remember Taylor Swift.

Shake it off.

Shake it off.

“You’ve got to get back on the horse,” the former Broncos Super Bowl kicker told me Monday as we were still processing the final seconds...Read more

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — With left tackle Taylor Decker sidelined, the Detroit Lions were without their starting five along the offensive line in Sunday's 26-23 comeback win over the Houston Texans.

Will Decker (shoulder) be ready to go for a Week 11 matchup with the Jaguars? Head coach Dan Campbell doesn't have a straight answer yet, but he's ...Read more

SEATTLE — We’re in the third act of the redemption arc, and the lead has reemerged as the protagonist. The fallen hero has endured his penance and recovered both skill and sympathy.

Russell Wilson isn’t just playing better than he was the previous couple of years in Denver — he is looking like his old Seattle self. And his team isn’t...Read more

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — The Miami Dolphins might just be channeling Al Pacino as Michael Corleone in “Godfather III” at the midway point of the season.

Just when you thought they were out, they pull you right back in.

A season on the verge of seeing its playoff hopes shut down could have the postseason back in the cards after the eager ...Read more