The fake punt was just 48 seconds into the game and was on a fourth-and-9. It worked, though, as Nate Ebner ran for 14 yards.
Ron Clements
While Lamar Jackson is enjoying another Heisman-worthy season, Oklahoma's Baker Mayfield is the favorite. Both were great Saturday.
Cousins Andre and Bruce Ellington were reunited this week when the Texans claimed the former off waivers from the Cardinals.
After cruising to a 28-6 win over the Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on Thursday, the Chargers have consecutive blowout wins.
The Chargers cruised to a 28-6 win at AT&T Stadium.
Case Keenum accounted for three touchdowns and a late Xavier Rhodes interception sealed Minnesota's 30-23 win.
Stafford passed former Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo for the most passing yards on Thanksgiving Day.
All three home teams Thursday can keep their flickering playoff hopes alive by winning.
Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith said he and his teammates need to "focus on the little things" to break out of their recent funk.
Russell Wilson tried all he could to will the Seahawks to victory, but his efforts came up just short.
The NFL boasts parity, but there wasn't much of it in Week 11.
McDermott benched Tyrod Taylor to give Nathan Peterman his first NFL start and the rookie tossed five interceptions against the Chargers.
Hundley threw three interceptions Sunday as the Packers were shut out at home for the first time since 2006.
The Bills benched Tyrod Taylor in favor of the rookie from Pittsburgh, but it took just over 17 minutes for Peterman to throw four INTs.
The Vikings took one step closer to clinching a first-round bye in the NFC playoffs with a convincing 24-7 win over the Rams.
Thompson was injured after Saints defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins fell into his legs while tackling Kirk Cousins.
The Dolphins began the second half of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers with Matt Moore at quarterback.
Fitzgerald passed former Chiefs and Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez Sunday with a 20-yard touchdown catch against the Texans.
The Bucs and Dolphins were supposed to play on Miami on Sept. 10 in the 2017 season opener. Instead the two teams are playing in Week 11.
Roethlisberger entered Thursday's game needing nine completions to reach 4,000 for his career and 214 yards to pass a Hall of Famer.
There wasn't much to criticize Cam Newton about Monday. Unless you're one of his closest friends.
The Broncos are frustrated; the 49ers are feeling good; and it was a good weekend for a couple of defensive linemen.
Cam Newton and the Panthers had plenty of fun Monday in a 45-21 win over the Dolphins at Bank of America Stadium.
The Saints, Rams and Vikings all served notice Sunday with impressive wins to join the Eagles for NFC supremacy.
The Cowboys saw their three-game winning streak come to an end as Falcons defensive end Adrian Clayborn celebrated a record day.
The Falcons running back left in the first quarter after getting hit by Cowboys linebacker Anthony Hitchens.
The second-year player from California was injured while covering a kickoff following a Mark Ingram touchdown.
Benny Cunningham dove for the pylon and was initially ruled out at the 2 before officials ruled he lost the ball before breaking the plane.
The linebacker was first called for an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty in the second quarter of Sunday's game against the Titans.
While Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield shined, running backs such as Notre Dame's Josh Allen and Georgia's Nick Chubb struggled.
The former Packers tight end said the team was aware of his injured shoulder, which he says he "f—d up" by playing for the Packers.
The Vikings running back knows his team is in an advantageous position to start the second half of the season.
It’d be a twist of irony Sunday if the winless Browns get off the schneid by beating the Lions in Detroit.
The Cardinals hope to get on a postseason run that could start with Thursday’s home game against the Seahawks.
Super Bowl 52 is in Minnesota, but NFL fans from the City of Brotherly Love to the Steel City are hoping for an all-Pennsylvania Super Bowl.
Ben McAdoo doesn't exactly inspire confidence; Cam Newton needs a history lesson; and the Texans talk quarterbacks.
Lions QB Matthew Stafford didn't need any late-game magic on Monday in Green Bay. This one was essentially over at halftime.
The rookie from Michigan tore his ACL on Dec. 30 and knew sitting out his first NFL season was a strong possibility.
Browns receiver Josh Gordon said he started using drugs in middle school and didn't think he'd live to be 18.
The 6-2 Rams, off to their best start to a season since 2001, have earned a spot in the discussion of this year's contenders.
Peterson needed just 17 yards to become the 16th NFL player with 12,000 rushing yards. He got 159 in Sunday's 20-10 win over the 49ers.
Dallas held off the Chiefs for a 28-17 victory Sunday at AT&T Stadium to win its third straight game.
A quarterback change for the Broncos didn't make much of a difference Sunday, as the Eagles cruised to a 51-23 victory over the Broncos.
Panthers quarterback Cam Newton accounted for 223 yards of total offense and a touchdown in a 20-17 victory over the Falcons.
After Bengals receiver A.J. Green gave a light shove to the shoulder of Jalen Ramsey, the Jaguars CB responded with a two-hand shove.
The Pro Bowl offensive tackle was traded from the Texans to the Seahawks, two days after making his season debut in Seattle.
Murray said Roger Staubach has the same chances of returning to the Cowboys as he does.
The Jets pounced on three Buffalo fumbles and rolled to a 34-21 victory at MetLife Stadium.
In a message texted to ESPN's Josina Anderson, Beckham told Watson they'd both bounce back from their respective injuries.
Two days was not enough to get Kelvin Benjamin up to speed in the Bills offense.
The former All-Pro receiver turned NFL Network analyst was surprised by a couple of things, but not the Kelvin Benjamin deal.
The Texans quarterback tore his ACL during practice on Thursday, ending his promising rookie season.
Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney told reporters "everybody was upset" when they learned Duane Brown was traded to the Seahawks.
The NFL announced Wednesday Gordon could immediately join the Browns to attend meetings, engage in conditioning and individual workouts.
The emergence of Devin Funchess this year apparently made Benjamin expendable.
Suh and Alonso were both flagged for unnecessary roughness during last Thursday's 40-0 loss to the Ravens.
Mark Geragos said Tuesday he expects Kaepernick to be added to an NFL roster in the very near future.
Bears coach John Fox provided an update on TE Zach Miller. The Browns and 49ers are searching for win No. 1 and the Vikings are having fun.
The Chiefs started fast Monday night and then pulled away late for a 29-19 victory over the Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium.
Ezekiel Elliott will be eligible to return the field on Dec. 17 when the Cowboys face the Raiders in Oakland.
After more than a year of trade rumors involving Jimmy Garoppolo, the Patriots are finally dealing the fourth-year quarterback.
The Seahawks got some much-needed offensive line help with Brown, who has been disgruntled in Houston.
The 49ers are 0-8 for the first time in franchise history and first-year San Francisco WR Pierre Garcon is trying to see the silver lining.
From Washington, D.C., to western New York, there were a combined 18 fumbles, including eight lost, and 17 total turnovers.
Deshaun Watson and Russell Wilson both threw for over 400 yards in a back-and-forth shootout at CenturyLink Field.
The players didn't kneel to protest the anthem itself, but rather upset McNair following his comments at the owners' meetings.
The Bears tight end somehow held onto a one-handed touchdown pass only to set the ball on the turf after he appeared to break his leg.
Peppers now has 151 career sacks, passing former Vikings defensive end Chris Doleman on the all-time list.
While the Browns held a halftime lead, the Vikings dominated the second half on their way to a 33-16 victory at Twickenham Stadium.
McVay appeared on the Rich Eisen show and was impressed by a play drawn up by the legendary rapper.
There are no guaranteed NFL contracts and the Seahawks cornerback thinks that's the only thing keeping Houston players from walking out.
Gase didn't hold back Friday when describing the team's offense.
The Dolphins entered Thursday's game against the Ravens with the NFL's worst offense. They looked very much like it in a 40-0 loss.
Ravens coach John Harbaugh did not want to comment on the hit, but did say officials were right to penalize Alonso.
The 2017 NFL season looks more and more like it might be a battle of attrition to the end.
The Ravens won big Thursday, but also suffered a big loss in the 40-0 victory over the Dolphins.
The Ravens quarterback was scrambling for more yards just before halftime and was drilled by Alonso as he slid at the 11-yard line.
Jeremy Maclin is hoping to return to the Baltimore lineup for Thursday’s game against the Dolphins.
The 37-year-old Freeney will get another shot to win a championship with the Seahawks.
The Rams have already won more games than they did all last season.
Carson Wentz threw four touchdown passes to four different receivers as the Eagles improved to 6-1.
Peters' right leg was placed in an aircast after Redskins defensive tackle Ziggy Hood fell into Peters early in the third quarter.
Wallace was forced to leave Sunday's game with a concussion after getting hit by Sendejo, who was penalized for unnecessary roughness.
The top three teams in this week’s power rankings remained the same with the undefeated Chiefs maintaining the top spot.
The Chargers, Rams and Jaguars defenses all recorded shutouts and two other games had zero offensive touchdowns.
The Broncos had not been held scoreless since a 24-0 loss to the Raiders on Nov. 22, 1992, a streak of 394 games that was the NFL's longest.
Timberlake's last Super Bowl halftime appearance was controversial when he exposed Janet Jackson's breast.
After Cowboys kicker Dan Bailey was ruled out with a groin injury, Heath took over kicking duties.
Brett Hundley's first NFL start could not have begun much better. Things went downhill from there.
The 10-time Pro Bowler entered the game with a sore knee, but it was an triceps injury that ended his consecutive-snaps streak.
If college football had an MVP award, some of the nation's top players would have made their case Saturday.
The Packers hope Rodgers can return in December.
The NFL announced Friday that Lynch will have to sit out Oakland's next game against the Bills.
Michael Crabtree caught a game-winning touchdown on the second of two untimed downs to lift the Raiders to a 31-30 win over the Chiefs.
Lynch ran onto the field and got involved in a melee with Chiefs players after Derek Carr got hit late by Marcus Peters.
Rodgers underwent surgery Thursday to repair the collarbone he broke last Sunday.
The Packers are trying to move on from Aaron Rodgers' injury and Tom Brady was not impressed by his latest milestone.
Mariota threw for over 300 yards as the Titans rallied from an early deficit for a 36-22 win over the Colts.
The NFLPA filed a motion Monday for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction on behalf of Elliott.
When NFL owners meet Tuesday in New York, the national anthem will be a prominent item on the agenda.
The Packers may be without QB Aaron Rodgers for the rest of the season and the Bucs lost QB Jameis Winston with a shoulder injury.
A Steel Curtain fell on Kansas City Sunday.
The Patriots won by a touchdown, but Jets tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins had a touchdown taken away by a questionable call.
After the Packers saw Aaron Rodgers break his collarbone earlier in the day, the Bucs quarterback was tackled in a similar manner.
The Packers may be without Rodgers for the remainder of the season after the MVP quarterback suffered a broken collarbone in Minnesota.
The Packers quarterback was driven into the turf by Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr after throwing a pass.
The NFLPA said Friday the union will request an en banc rehearing of Elliott's case.
While the Eagles would rather Wentz avoid big hits, his mettle is also one thing Eagles coach Doug Pederson loves.
Gronkowski sat out last Thursday's win over the Buccaneers with a thigh injury and then did not practice Wednesday or Thursday this week.
Friday's assessment by a coach comes with a word of caution: Often the post-concussion symptoms aren't felt until 2-3 days later.
Ngakoue had eight sacks last year as a rookie and is halfway to that total through five games this season.
The Eagles are 5-1 after Thursday's win over the Panthers, but veteran CB Malcolm Jenkins says all it means is they've won five games.
Wentz threw for 222 yards and three touchdowns in a 28-23 win over the Panthers in Charlotte.
Kuechly was injured late in the first half, sitting on the turf for a moment before slowly getting up and walking to the sideline.
There are three winless NFL teams remaining five games into season and, unfortunately for them, they're probably all going to lose again.
Patrick Murray is hoping to end the dreaded curse of Buccaneers kickers and has consulted with a medium to "feel positive energy."
The Dolphins are dealing with multiple issues and the NFLPA director is not happy with some team owners.
The man from Vero Beach lost a bet when the Packers beat the Cowboys. He had to burn the losing team's jersey, but didn't take it off.
The Bears rookie quarterback was intercepted by Vikings safety Harrison Smith with 2:20 remaining in what was a tie game.
Griffin tweeted during Monday's game the Vikings needed to get Bradford out of the game.
The Colts will not have Luck for another week, already ruling him out for next Monday's game against Tennessee.
Del Rio said Monday he has "that feel" Carr will be able to play Sunday against the Chargers.
Defensive ends Damontre Moore and David Irving raised their fists following the national anthem before Sunday's home game.
Sunday featured some good, some bad and some ugly, but also some beautiful.
Give Aaron Rodgers over a minute and a timeout to drive the field and he will make you pay.
Cam Newton was nearly perfect Sunday and Ed Dickson had the game of his career against the Lions.
Kevin Hogan started the second half of Cleveland's game against the Jets.
Garrett burst through the middle to drop the Jets quarterback on his first play from scrimmage in Sunday's game.
The Seahawks defensive end injured his neck during last week's 46-18 win over the Colts.
While the Bills have the NFL's top-ranked scoring defense, quarterback Tyrod Taylor is taking care of the ball and having a career year.
Bradley Chubb had a chance to shine Thursday in front of a national television audience and several NFL talent evaluators and did just that.
Thursday's game wasn't exactly the high-scoring affair many expected.
Cam Newton has apologized for saying Wednesday it was "funny" to hear a female reporter ask about pass routes.
The Pro Bowl tight end will be inactive for Thursday's game in Tampa.
Boyd is facing two drug charges after police found paraphernalia in a wrecked car registered to him.
The Chargers signed Nick Novak, who was the team's kicker from 2011-14.
As the NFL enters the second quarter of the season, the Chiefs are the NFL's only undefeated team. There are, however, four winless clubs.
Thursday night games are usually bogged down with sluggish offenses on a short week. That likely will not be the case this week.
Newton was asked a question about wide receiver Devin Funchess by Panthers beat reporter Jourdan Rodrigue and had a interesting response.
Stafford, whom the Lions made the highest-paid player in NFL history earlier this year, has led 29 game-winning drives over his career.
Two Gronkowski catches against the Panthers on Sunday were negated by offensive pass interference calls.
Trevathan was originally suspended for two games following a helmet-to-helmet hit on Packers receiver Davante Adams last Thursday.
Alex Smith threw for 293 yards Monday, but it was with his legs he really hurt the Redskins.
Washington coach Jay Gruden told ESPN's Lisa Salters the Pro Bowl cornerback will miss at least two weeks.
The transverse process fracture is the same injury that ended the career of former Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo.
The Rams lead the NFL in scoring and beat the Cowboys. The Patriots lost for the second time this season. Eli Manning had a rushing TD.
The rookie defensive end from Auburn said it was crazy to see his teeth fly in the air as he tried to hit Browns QB DeShone Kizer.
Newton raised his fist in the end zone after scoring a rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter of Sunday's win over the Patriots.
Carr left late in the third quarter of Sunday's 16-10 loss with a back injury after getting sandwiched between two Broncos.
The Texans rookie accounted for five touchdowns, becoming just the sixth rookie QB in NFL history to do so.
While Brady was thwarted from yet another career achievement, Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart became the team's all-time leading rusher.
Mariota was ruled out early in the third quarter of Sunday's game against the Texans, who held a commanding 37-14 halftime lead.
Cook was trying to make a cut in the third quarter against the Lions, but pulled up with the injury and fumbled on the play.
Jones was listed as questionable to return as the Falcons held a 10-7 halftime lead on the Bills.
There wasn't much the Penn State running back didn't do Saturday, but other backs also had big games.
Oral arguments in the NFL's appeal of Elliott's overturned six-game suspension will begin Monday in Louisiana.
The Bears linebacker laid a helmet-to-helmet hit that sent the Packers receiver to a local hospital.
There are some interesting matchups, team and individuals, those looking to break in, break through or merely bounce back.
Green Bay's 35-14 win broke a tie in the NFL's oldest rivalry.
Montgomery left after Green Bay's opening series, going to the locker room with his hands on his chest.
Matthews moved past former Packers defensive end Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila as the Packers all-time sack leader.
Packers players asked fans to stand with locked arms during the national anthem before Thursday's game against the Bears.
Christian McCaffrey has yet to score his first NFL touchdown, and the Panthers hope that first trip to the end zone will happen Sunday.
The NFL's oldest rivalry will renew Thursday at Lambeau Field with the Bears taking on the Packers for the 195th time.
The Panthers quarterback spoke with the media for 18 minutes Wednesday and did not answer a single football-related question.
The Chiefs and Falcons are the lone unbeatens after a drama-filled Week 3.
Prescott led scoring drives of 33, 46 and 50 yards Monday to lead the Cowboys to a 28-17 win over the Cardinals.
The solidarity shown by NFL teams on Sunday continued Monday by members of the Cowboys and Cardinals.
The Cardinals quarterback strolled into University of Phoenix Stadium wearing an inflatable pink unicorn.
The Bills Hall of Famer said Trump's constant tweeting is driving him nuts, but did not like McCoy's stretching during the anthem.
Brady and Rodgers each led their team to comeback wins, but they weren't the only QBs with late-game magic.
Von Miller and Julius Peppers were among those who spoke out against the president following his divisive remarks and tweets.
Panthers receiver Kelvin Benjamin suffered a knee injury on the final play of the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Saints.
Flacco, who dealt with a back injury during the preseason, was 8 of 18 for only 28 yards and two interceptions in the 44-7 loss.
The NFL will return to London in 2017 with four games and will hold a game in Mexico City for the second straight season.
Here's the 2017 NFL schedule for every Thursday, Sunday and Monday Night Football game, as well as the International Series games.
In what was an unexpected shootout that came down to the wire, the Rams needed a stop in the final minutes.
Could the NFL really send the Chargers back to San Diego? It's something being discussed, according to one longtime NFL reporter.
The veteran safety said communication in New England's secondary is " still a work in progress" and they "have a lot of work to get done."
Britt told reporters Thursday Jackson brought him into his office and told him, "man-to-man," to be the leader the Browns need him to be.
Hide your eyes, the Rams and 49ers kick off the third week of the 2017 NFL season Thursday.
Look at the NFL's season stats and you might not recognize the leading tackler's name.
The Broncos QB is tied with Matthew Stafford for the NFL lead with six touchdown passes. A little-known LB is the NFL tackles leader.
The Rams visit the 49ers on Thursday and then the Ravens will face the Jaguars at London's Wembley Stadium.
The Patriots quarterback was named the AFC's Offensive Player of the Week for a record 28th time.
The Texans are signing the former Mississippi State cornerback, who was a second-round pick of the Buccaneers in 2013.
The Ravens tweeted an image of Queen Elizabeth II with the team's logo photoshopped across her countenance to look like facepaint.
The Giants coach said Tuesday he is looking to make some "drastic" changes to the team's offense.
The Falcons offense had its way against the Packers defense as Atlanta built a 31-7 lead. The Chiefs also won their home opener.
Olsen broke his foot in Sunday's win over the Bills, but is hopeful to return to the roster in eight weeks.
The Cowboys running back did not give pursuit after a pair of interceptions in a loss to the Broncos.
Saints coach Sean Payton turned into Captain Obvious following Sunday's loss to the Patriots and the Seahawks got an "ugly" win.
Decker sent a series of tweets, one jokingly calling for ESPN to fire McDonough after he said Decker played at Michigan.
McAdoo was upset Manning did not get a snap off on a fourth-and-goal from the 2-yard line.
Detroit's Greg Robinson and New York's Ereck Flowers both struggled Monday during Detroit's 24-10 win at MetLife Stadium.
After missing part of Sunday's game because of a migraine, the Browns rookie quarterback said Monday he feels fine.
The Giants receiver was a game-time decision, but felt good enough during warmups to be listed as active.
Both the Rams and Chargers had home games Sunday and the attendance was underwhelming.
The NFL is a quarterback-driven league, so it's no surprise teams that had issues at quarterback lost on Sunday.
