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RB Najee Harris on Steelers' offensive struggles: 'I'm just tired of this (expletive)'

The Pittsburgh Steelers offense remained a rusted, decaying operation in Sunday’s 13-10 loss to the Cleveland Browns. Pittsburgh gained 12 first downs for the game, netted 249 total yards and had just two drives with more than one first down while going three-and-out four times. The frustration surrounding the Steelers’ inability to move the offense…

Separation season: Which teams helped/hurt their playoff chances Sunday?

Separation season: Which teams helped/hurt their playoff chances Sunday?

In the last week alone, two teams lost their franchise quarterbacks for the season, and one fired its offensive coordinator. The fortunes of the Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Bengals and Buffalo Bills might not have been fully determined by those events, but this is the point in the season when every game, every result, is consequential…

Jets HC Robert Saleh declines to name Week 12 starting QB after benching Zach Wilson in loss to Bills

Despite making a change at quarterback during Sunday afternoon’s loss, head coach Robert Saleh said post-game that he has not decided which of his QBs will be the Week 12 starter against the Miami Dolphins. The New York Jets lost to the Buffalo Bills, 32-6, on Sunday, during which Saleh made the decision to take…

Browns set to sign veteran QB Joe Flacco to practice squad

Fresh off a victory with rookie quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson under center, the Cleveland Browns are adding a veteran to the QB room. Former Super Bowl Most Valuable Player Joe Flacco is set to sign with the Browns practice squad on Monday morning, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Sunday night. The Browns officially announced the…

Chargers HC Brandon Staley defends defensive play-calling in wake of 23-20 loss to Packers: 'So you don't have to ask that again'

After yet another game in which his team lost by less than a score and gave up significant yardage on defense, Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley was emphatic that Sunday’s 23-20 loss to the Packers was not due to a problem in his own defensive game plan, saying he has no plans to…

Lions QB Jared Goff shrugs off boos, three INTs to lead comeback win over Bears

Boos rained down on Jared Goff Sunday. It was his first game as a Detroit Lion with three interceptions. Those turnovers played a monumental role in the Lions trailing the Chicago Bears by 12 points in the fourth quarter. However, it was Goff’s resolve that had the Lions faithful roaring. Goff led Detroit to a…

Geno Smith returns from elbow injury to nearly lead Seahawks to last-second win over Rams

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith nearly had a storybook conclusion to Sunday’s game against the Rams. After missing the majority of the fourth quarter due to a right elbow injury, Smith re-entered the game for the final drive at SoFi Stadium and had the Seahawks on the cusp of a wild win. Jason Myers‘ 55-yard…

NFL stats and records, Week 11: Bills' Josh Allen sets TD mark through six seasons; 49ers' Brock Purdy has perfect day

NFL Research offers the best nuggets from each week of games in the NFL. Here are the most eye-popping statistical accomplishments from Week 11 of the 2023 NFL season. 1) Josh Allen plays cleaner, sets combined TD mark over Patrick Mahomes Allen had a relatively clean game in Week 11 against the Jets, which was…

NFL Health & Safety: Data sensor technology provides insights, better care for players

The health and safety of NFL athletes is always at the forefront of the league. This has been seen in recent changes to the kickoff rule and in how players ramp up at the beginning of the preseason to avoid lower-extremity injuries. Those decisions have all been spurred by the league’s commitment to data collection…

Texans HC DeMeco Ryans: 23 injured players 'doesn't stop our process' for preparing for Bengals

There were 23 players listed on the Houston Texans’ injury report Wednesday. Eleven — including first-round pick Will Anderson — did not practice. Seven — including wide receiver Nico Collins — were limited. There were multiple wide receivers, and offensive tackles, too. There was a fullback and a kicker, as well. For a Texans squad…