NFL

49ers' Kittle (ankle) 'absolutely' expects to play

George Kittle, who sat out the Niners' Sunday night win against the Bears because of a sprained left ankle, said he "absolutely" expects to play in Saturday's crucial showdown with the Seahawks. ... Continue Reading

Amid MVP chatter, QB Stafford focused on finale

Rams QB Matthew Stafford has the second-best odds to win the NFL MVP, but he said on Wednesday that "I'm not too worried about it." ... Continue Reading

Ravens optimistic about Jackson vs. Steelers

The Ravens are "very optimistic" about quarterback Lamar Jackson playing against the Steelers with the AFC North title on the line, coach John Harbaugh said. ... Continue Reading

🏈 All-Rookie Team: Is Ward or Shough the QB1?

We know Carson Schwesinger makes the list at LB, but is Cam Ward or Tyler Shough the QB1? Let's build first- and second-team NFL All-Rookie rosters. ... Continue Reading

Source: Eagles plan to rest Hurts, other starters

Tanner McKee is expected to start at quarterback as the Eagles are planning to rest some starters against the Commanders, a source confirmed to ESPN. ... Continue Reading

Pats' Barmore facing assault and battery charge

Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore is facing a misdemeanor charge of assault and battery on a household/family member stemming from an August incident, according to court documents. ... Continue Reading

Will your team make the playoffs? Simulate the rest of the regular season

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16 teams in the NFL playoff mix, 16 potential downfalls: Let's find each roster's fatal flaw

We found fatal flaws for all 12 clinched teams in the playoff field, plus the AFC North and NFC South teams trying to join them entering Week 18. ... Continue Reading

NFL playoff schedule, projected bracket: Here's what to know in both conferences

The playoffs begin on Jan. 10 with three full rounds before Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8. ... Continue Reading

Campbell: Eliminated Lions are at 'rock bottom'

"Sometimes you've got to hit rock bottom before you can work your way back up. And relative to where we were at, this is rock bottom," Lions coach Dan Campbell said Wednesday. ... Continue Reading

Bucs TEs' festive Christmas cards lost in mail

Devin Culp and Payne Durham went full Hallmark mode in their Christmas card photos -- but they might have been delivered to the wrong address. ... Continue Reading

McCarthy back at practice, iffy for Vikings' finale

Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy practiced Wednesday for the first time since he was diagnosed with a hairline fracture in his right hand. ... Continue Reading

Bills' Oliver injures meniscus, has procedure

Bills DT Ed Oliver, whose season has been inundated with injuries, suffered meniscus damage while rehabbing and underwent a minimally invasive surgical procedure. ... Continue Reading

Week 18 scenarios for No. 1 pick in 2026 draft

The No. 1 pick is still up for grabs. Here's how the Raiders and Giants can each secure it. ... Continue Reading

Missed Cowboys flight one factor in Diggs' release

Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer was adamant the team did not release Trevon Diggs on Tuesday solely because the former Pro Bowl cornerback did not fly home with the team from Washington D.C. on Christmas. ... Continue Reading