LANDOVER, Md. — At times it was almost hard to tell which was piling up quicker during the first half Sunday night against the Washington Commanders — points scored by the Seattle Seahawks or consecutive completions thrown by quarterback Sam Darnold.

All that really mattered to the Seahawks is that they added up to one of the team’s most ...Read more

HOUSTON — I don’t believe in Santa Claus. But, by golly, I believe in Bo Chapman Nix.

The Easter Bunny? Fuzzy-wuzzy fraud. The Tooth Fairy? Fake chews. But if a game is within 19 points at the start of the fourth quarter, just watch the Bo-ller Coaster go to work. Just watch him find a way.

“I think a really good issue to have is when ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — Don’t start planning any parades just yet. Hold off on those February travel plans to Santa Clara, Calif.

The Los Angeles Rams still have a long way to go make the playoffs and advance to the Super Bowl at Levi’s Stadium.

Their 34-10 victory on Sunday over the struggling New Orleans Saints at SoFi Stadium was no revelation ...Read more

LAS VEGAS — Quarterback Geno Smith’s pass on a 2-point conversion attempt was batted away and fell incomplete, and the Las Vegas Raiders lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars 30-29 in overtime at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday.

Tight end Brock Bowers scored a touchdown with 16 seconds remaining in overtime and coach Pete Carroll elected to go for a...Read more

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 28-21 on Sunday afternoon at Highmark Stadium. With the loss, Kansas City enters the bye week at 5-4.

Here are some immediate observations from the Chiefs’ Week 9 NFL loss:

Turning point: Kincaid sets the tone — and formula

Buffalo entered Week 9 with a very clear ...Read more

The Carolina Panthers rode their defense and rushing attack to a 16-13 upset win over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday at Lambeau Field.

Even with returning quarterback Bryce Young underwhelming in the passing game, the Panthers were still able to match last year’s win total in just nine games, moving to 5-4 on the season with a second ...Read more

Initial thoughts from the Denver Broncos’ 18-15 win over the Houston Texans in Week 9 at NRG Stadium:

— Fourth-quarter magic: Deadlines spur action. The Broncos are procrastinators, teasing and angering fans with long bouts of ineffectiveness. But bring on the fourth quarter, and Denver goes full throttle. The Broncos improved to 4-0 this ...Read more

CINCINNATI — Caleb Williams connected with rookie tight end Colston Loveland over the middle of the field in the waning seconds of Sunday’s game. It looked as if Loveland had enough yardage to get the Chicago Bears into field-goal range.

But Loveland wasn’t done.

Loveland bounced off a would-be tackler and took it to the house for a 58-...Read more

PITTSBURGH — Just when it looked as if the Steelers were down for the count, they got up off the mat and came out swinging.

With a cornerback playing free safety, a strong safety who had been in town for all of three days and a secondary down to seven healthy bodies, the Steelers stifled the highest-scoring team in the NFL, the one that sat ...Read more

DETROIT — Before Sunday, the Minnesota Vikings had lost five straight games to the Detroit Lions, matching their longest losing streak to Detroit in franchise history. They hadn’t beaten the Lions at Ford Field since the 2020 season, and they entered Sunday as 8 1/2-point underdogs.

It set the stage for the biggest upset victory of Kevin O�...Read more

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The San Francisco 49ers looked headed for a stress-free win even before the fourth quarter began Sunday.

Music blared on the MetLife Stadium speakers during a television timeout, and 49ers tight end George Kittle encouraged fans behind the end zone to dance with him.

The crowd obliged, and the 49ers would eventually ...Read more

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots were playing with fire in Sunday’s 24-23 win over the Atlanta Falcons.

It initially looked like it was going to be a third straight blowout for the Patriots in Week 9, but they not only let the Falcons hang around but challenge late in the fourth quarter.

It was also one of quarterback Drake ...Read more

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Los Angeles Chargers won the battle but lost a warrior.

They held off the Tennessee Titans 27-20, but saw their outstanding left tackle Joe Alt go down with the same injured ankle that sidelined him earlier this season.

It was a troubling and ominous blow Sunday to a franchise that’s in a constant state of ...Read more

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — As Eric DeCosta stepped through the double doors leading to the visitors’ locker room at Hard Rock Stadium late Thursday evening, rap lyrics bounced off the walls and a rare wide smile stretched across his face.

The Ravens’ general manager flashed a grin toward his wife, Lacie, as the two embraced, clasped hands and ...Read more

BALTIMORE — The Ravens’ Jaire Alexander experiment is officially over.

Baltimore traded the two-time Pro Bowl cornerback and a 2027 seventh-round draft pick to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round pick, the Ravens announced Saturday.

The move comes just before Tuesday’s trade deadline and ends the 28-year-old ...Read more

LAS VEGAS — Chip Kelly needs to be much better at his job.

The offense he coordinates for the Raiders needs to produce far more than it has.

So much for obvious takes.

It hasn’t gone as planned. Far from it. This isn’t what the Raiders expected when they made Kelly the NFL’s highest-paid assistant coach with a deal that averages $6 ...Read more

PHILADELPHIA — In early June, Ally Love started receiving messages from Philadelphia-area Peloton riders.

“You’re a coach now,” one said.

“If the Eagles win this year, Ally gets a ring,” said another.

The Peloton instructor wasn’t sure what they meant, until a member forwarded her an interview of Eagles defensive tackle Jordan ...Read more

PITTSBURGH — The Colts have been one of the hottest teams in football.

They have won four consecutive games and are 7-1 overall, and there is a very good argument to be made that they are the best team in the NFL.

Daniel Jones has gone from castoff, scrap heap, retread quarterback guy to the best story in football. He was basically thrown ...Read more

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — How much has Miami Dolphins owner Steve Ross learned about being a better NFL owner?

Not how much does he think he’s learned. How much has he really?

We’re about to find out. Because only the Dolphins could turn the overdue firing of general manager Chris Grier into a Friday of questions and controversy, one where ...Read more

NEW YORK — Imagine giving up 276 rushing yards and gloating about having an NFL job.

That’s what Giants defensive line coach Andre Patterson did Friday. He made Carl Banks’ criticism of Dexter Lawrence about himself and, in the process, demonstrated that this organization is focused on all of the wrong things.

“I have a great deal of ...Read more