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Ja'Marr Chase: Bengals offense took 'a step closer to who we really are' in Arizona

After stumbling out of the gate in 2023, the Cincinnati Bengals looked closer to the version we’ve become used to seeing on Sunday with Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase spearheading an explosive attack. In the 34-20 win in Arizona, Chase set a franchise record with 15 catches, going for 192 yards and three touchdowns. “We’ve…

Colts' Jonathan Taylor returns to game action after injury, extension, notices shift in RB market

With a new multi-year contract in hand, Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor was on the field in the 23-16 Week 5 win over the Tennessee Titans. Taylor, who inked a new three-year, $42 million contract extension on Saturday, said his deal represents a step forward for the running back market. “I definitely think it is…

Kyle Juszczyk: Brock Purdy 'deserves more respect' after 49ers' blowout win over Cowboys

Brock Purdy torched Dallas on Sunday night in a 42-10 victory, the most lopsided result in the history of the 49ers-Cowboys rivalry. The second-year quarterback went 17-of-24 passing with four touchdowns, took just one sack, and didn’t turn the ball over before being replaced by Sam Darnold early in the fourth quarter. Purdy became the…

The First Read: Bandwagons to hop on/off following surprising Week 5; must-see showdown in Week 6

The First Read: Bandwagons to hop on/off following surprising Week 5; must-see showdown in Week 6

In The First Read, Jeffri Chadiha provides a snapshot of the hottest stories and trends heading into Week 6 of the 2023 NFL season, including: Top risers/sliders from Week 5. Sunday’s biggest surprise. Games to revisit on NFL+. Most intriguing game in Week 6. Way-too-early MVP rankings. But first, it’s time to weigh in with…

NFL stats and records, Week 5: Dolphins continue to light up scoreboard, climb record books 

NFL Research offers the best nuggets from each week of games in the NFL. Here are the most eye-popping statistical accomplishments from Week 5 of the 2023 NFL season. 1) Dolphins have a new nickname As far as nicknames go, “The Greatest Show on Surf” is one of the better ones. That name proved especially…

Temperature forecasted to be -5 degrees at kickoff of Dolphins-Chiefs wild-card game

When the Dolphins and Chiefs face off on Saturday, it will be in some of the coldest temperatures ever recorded for an NFL game. The Super Wild Card Weekend matchup between AFC foes is set to kick off at 8:10 p.m. ET — 7:10 p.m. local time in Kansas City, with temperatures forecasted to be…

Dak Prescott on Cowboys' 42-10 loss to 49ers: 'Most humbling game I've ever been a part of'

Dak Prescott had his finger stepped on during his Dallas Cowboys’ lopsided loss on Sunday night to the San Francisco 49ers. It was his pride that came away worse for the wear. “Didn’t see it coming,” Prescott said after Dallas’ 42-10 blowout defeat on Sunday night. “Put everything into this and got punched in the…

Former Dolphins, Cardinals RB Kenyan Drake retires after eight seasons

Following eight seasons and 5,500 yards from scrimmage, Kenyan Drake is calling it a career. Drake, a running back whose most notable seasons were with the Miami Dolphins and Arizona Cardinals, announced his retirement Friday afternoon. “Hard to believe 8 seasons have come and gone,” Drake wrote on Instagram. “I’ve loved the journey – the…

Jets players back OC Nathaniel Hackett in win over Broncos: 'Getting this win for him was very huge'

During the week leading up to Sunday’s game in Denver, New York Jets coaches and players brushed aside the motivation provided by Broncos coach Sean Payton’s offseason comments calling out Gang Green offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett. However, after the 31-21 Week 5 win, it was clear the players and club were seething underneath. A pregame…

NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Saturday, Oct. 14

NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Saturday, Oct. 14

NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com’s transaction hub for a daily breakdown. (NOTE: Teams listed in alphabetical order.) Arizona Cardinals 2023 · 1-4-0 INJURIES OL Dennis Daley activated from injured reserve. GAME DAY ELEVATIONS RB Damien Williams CB Bobby Price Atlanta Falcons…