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Lamar Jackson and the Ravens draw even atop the AFC North, beating the 1st-place Steelers 34-17
Read full article: Lamar Jackson and the Ravens draw even atop the AFC North, beating the 1st-place Steelers 34-17Lamar Jackson threw three touchdown passes and Marlon Humphrey scored on a fourth-quarter interception return to help the Baltimore Ravens pull even with Pittsburgh atop the AFC North with a 34-17 victory over the Steelers.
Texans find momentum heading into bye with 23-20 win at Jaguars after knocking out QB Lawrence
Read full article: Texans find momentum heading into bye with 23-20 win at Jaguars after knocking out QB LawrenceJoe Mixon ran for 101 yards and a touchdown, Nico Collins caught eight passes for 119 yards and the Houston Texans beat Jacksonville 23-20 after knocking quarterback Trevor Lawrence out of the game with a concussion.
Philadelphia defense, Tucker's misses help the Eagles to a 24-19 win in their showdown with Ravens
Read full article: Philadelphia defense, Tucker's misses help the Eagles to a 24-19 win in their showdown with RavensSaquon Barkley scored on a 25-yard run with 7:56 remaining, and Philadelphia’s stingy defense kept Lamar Jackson mostly under control in a 24-19 victory over the Baltimore Ravens.
Texans find momentum heading into bye with 23-20 win at Jaguars after knocking out QB Lawrence
Read full article: Texans find momentum heading into bye with 23-20 win at Jaguars after knocking out QB LawrenceJoe Mixon ran for 101 yards and a touchdown, Nico Collins caught eight passes for 119 yards and the Houston Texans beat Jacksonville 23-20 after knocking quarterback Trevor Lawrence out of the game with a concussion.
Derrick Henry and Saquon Barkley prepare for earliest matchup ever between 1,300-yard running backs
Read full article: Derrick Henry and Saquon Barkley prepare for earliest matchup ever between 1,300-yard running backsSaquon Barkley and Derrick Henry combined for 395 yards rushing on back-to-back nights at SoFi Stadium as the dynamic playmakers keep proving that investing in running backs can pay off in the right situation.
Jackson accounts for 3 TDs, John Harbaugh moves to 3-0 vs. brother as Ravens beat Chargers 30-23
Read full article: Jackson accounts for 3 TDs, John Harbaugh moves to 3-0 vs. brother as Ravens beat Chargers 30-23Lamar Jackson threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score, Derrick Henry rushed for 140 yards, and Baltimore coach John Harbaugh improved to 3-0 against his brother as the Ravens beat Jim Harbaugh’s Los Angeles Chargers 30-23.
Success of Derrick Henry, Saquon Barkley and other NFL running backs may change position's future
Read full article: Success of Derrick Henry, Saquon Barkley and other NFL running backs may change position's futureDerrick Henry, Saquon Barkley and Josh Jacobs are the top three leading rushers in the NFL.
Boswell kicks 6 field goals and the Steelers bottle up Lamar Jackson in 18-16 win over the Ravens
Read full article: Boswell kicks 6 field goals and the Steelers bottle up Lamar Jackson in 18-16 win over the RavensChris Boswell tied a franchise record with six field goals and the Pittsburgh Steelers limited Lamar Jackson and the NFL’s top-ranked offense in an 18-16 victory over the Baltimore Ravens.
Lamar Jackson throws for 281 yards, 5 TDs to lead streaking Ravens to 41-31 victory over Buccaneers
Read full article: Lamar Jackson throws for 281 yards, 5 TDs to lead streaking Ravens to 41-31 victory over BuccaneersLamar Jackson threw for 281 yards and five touchdowns, helping the Baltimore Ravens overcome an early double-digit deficit and extend their winning streak to five games with a 41-31 victory Monday night over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Ravens' dynamic duo of Henry and Jackson help lead a rushing renaissance in the NFL
Read full article: Ravens' dynamic duo of Henry and Jackson help lead a rushing renaissance in the NFLThe NFL's running game has had a bit of a renaissance early this season thanks in part to a dynamic duo in Baltimore off to a historic start.
Jackson outduels Daniels and Henry runs for two TDs as Ravens beat Commanders 30-23
Read full article: Jackson outduels Daniels and Henry runs for two TDs as Ravens beat Commanders 30-23Lamar Jackson threw for 323 yards and a touchdown to outshine rookie Jayden Daniels and the Baltimore Ravens beat the Washington Commanders 30-23 for their fourth consecutive victory.
Justin Tucker's field goal after Derrick Henry's big run lifts Ravens to a wild 41-38 overtime win
Read full article: Justin Tucker's field goal after Derrick Henry's big run lifts Ravens to a wild 41-38 overtime winJustin Tucker kicked a 24-yard field goal to lift the Baltimore Ravens to a wild 41-38 overtime win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.
Henry runs for 199 yards and Jackson has 3 TDs as Ravens rout previously unbeaten Bills 35-10
Read full article: Henry runs for 199 yards and Jackson has 3 TDs as Ravens rout previously unbeaten Bills 35-10Derrick Henry ran for 199 yards, Lamar Jackson accounted for three touchdowns and the Baltimore Ravens beat the Buffalo Bills 35-10.
Henry rushes for 151 yards, 2 TDs as Ravens hang on to beat Cowboys 28-25
Read full article: Henry rushes for 151 yards, 2 TDs as Ravens hang on to beat Cowboys 28-25Derrick Henry ran for 151 yards and two touchdowns, Lamar Jackson accounted for two scores and the Baltimore Ravens held on for a 28-25 victory over the Dallas Cowboys.
Gardner Minshew rallies Raiders past Ravens 26-23 with 3 fourth-quarter scoring drives
Read full article: Gardner Minshew rallies Raiders past Ravens 26-23 with 3 fourth-quarter scoring drivesGardner Minshew led three scoring drives in the fourth quarter, Daniel Carlson kicked a go-ahead 38-yard field goal with 27 seconds left and the Las Vegas Raiders rallied to beat the Baltimore Ravens 26-23.
Analysis: History suggests a team will make a big leap to reach a conference championship game
Read full article: Analysis: History suggests a team will make a big leap to reach a conference championship gameSome of the 18 NFL teams that missed the playoffs last year have reason to hope for much greater success this season.
Pro Picks: Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs will begin three-peat quest with a win over the Ravens
Read full article: Pro Picks: Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs will begin three-peat quest with a win over the RavensPatrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs will raise their championship banner and begin their quest to become the first team to three-peat in the Super Bowl era.
Running backs had plenty of options this week, even if the position still faces challenges
Read full article: Running backs had plenty of options this week, even if the position still faces challengesBeing a running back still isn’t all that lucrative compared to other positions, but this year some of the game’s best rushers enjoyed something you can’t put a price on.
Derrick Henry heading to Ravens is another sign that running backs are valued -- at the right price
Read full article: Derrick Henry heading to Ravens is another sign that running backs are valued -- at the right priceDerrick Henry is leaving the Tennessee Titans to team up with MVP Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens with a two-year deal worth up to $20 million, a person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press.
Ravens agree to 2-year deal with free agent RB Derrick Henry, AP source says
Read full article: Ravens agree to 2-year deal with free agent RB Derrick Henry, AP source saysA person with knowledge of the deal says the Baltimore Ravens have agreed to a two-year contract with free agent running back Derrick Henry.
Danielle Hunter, Derrick Henry head the list of available remaining free agents after a wild Day 1
Read full article: Danielle Hunter, Derrick Henry head the list of available remaining free agents after a wild Day 1There’s still plenty of star-quality players available after a wild opening to the NFL’s free agency period.
Kirk Cousins, Chris Jones, Saquon Barkley are among the star players set to test NFL free agency
Read full article: Kirk Cousins, Chris Jones, Saquon Barkley are among the star players set to test NFL free agencyKirk Cousins will be a free agent for the first time since the Vikings gave him the first fully-guaranteed quarterback deal in the NFL.
Derrick Henry and Saquon Barkley among veterans eager to see how the NFL values running backs
Read full article: Derrick Henry and Saquon Barkley among veterans eager to see how the NFL values running backsDerrick Henry is back in the gym eager to prove turning 30 is just a number that shouldn’t affect the four-time Pro Bowl running back’s value on the NFL’s open market.
Kirk Cousins and Chris Jones head an NFL free agents list filled with star-quality players
Read full article: Kirk Cousins and Chris Jones head an NFL free agents list filled with star-quality playersNFL teams could find a Pro Bowl quarterback, an All-Pro defensive lineman or a future Hall of Fame wide receiver and plenty more star-quality players when the free agency period begins on March 13.
Lawrence stopped short of goal line as Jags eliminated from playoff race in 28-20 loss to Titans
Read full article: Lawrence stopped short of goal line as Jags eliminated from playoff race in 28-20 loss to TitansTrevor Lawrence had every chance to play the Jacksonville Jaguars into the playoffs for a second straight year as the AFC South champs.
Amari Cooper's record-setting day highlights a milestone week for NFL wide receivers
Read full article: Amari Cooper's record-setting day highlights a milestone week for NFL wide receiversSeveral wide receivers had milestone performances this past week, but no one could do what Amari Cooper did for the Cleveland Browns.
Will Levis rallies Titans for 2 late TDs, 28-27 win over Dolphins
Read full article: Will Levis rallies Titans for 2 late TDs, 28-27 win over DolphinsRookie Will Levis threw for a career-high 327 yards and directed two touchdown drives in the final 4 1/2 minutes, and the Tennessee Titans rallied to stun Miami 28-27, knocking the Dolphins out of the top spot in the AFC.
Jackson throws TD pass and Tucker kicks 6 FGs for Ravens in 24-16 win over Titans in London
Read full article: Jackson throws TD pass and Tucker kicks 6 FGs for Ravens in 24-16 win over Titans in LondonLamar Jackson threw a touchdown pass and Justin Tucker kicked six field goals to lead the Baltimore Ravens to a 24-16 win over the Tennessee Titans at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Moss upstages Taylor's return in Colts' 23-16 victory over Titans. Richardson injures shoulder
Read full article: Moss upstages Taylor's return in Colts' 23-16 victory over Titans. Richardson injures shoulderZack Moss upstaged the return of Jonathan Taylor by running for a career-high 165 yards and two scores and Gardner Minshew was sharp in relief of the injured Anthony Richardson to lead the Indianapolis Colts past the Tennessee Titans 23-16.
Titans' Derrick Henry ready to remind everyone what running backs mean to NFL
Read full article: Titans' Derrick Henry ready to remind everyone what running backs mean to NFLDerrick Henry has run for more yards than anyone else since the start of the 2016 NFL season and seems like a man on a mission going into the final year of his deal with the Tennessee Titans.
Christian McCaffrey claims the top spot in the AP's NFL running back rankings
Read full article: Christian McCaffrey claims the top spot in the AP's NFL running back rankingsThe value of running backs in the NFL has dropped precipitously in recent years as teams rely more on the passing game to succeed.
NFL teams are refusing to pay running backs. That reflects the pass-first direction of the league
Read full article: NFL teams are refusing to pay running backs. That reflects the pass-first direction of the leagueNFL teams are refusing to give running backs lucrative long-term contracts, leaving the best players at the position feeling angry and underappreciated.
Giants and running back Saquon Barkley fail to reach contract extension
Read full article: Giants and running back Saquon Barkley fail to reach contract extensionSaquon Barkley and the New York Giants failed to reach an agreement on a long-term contract extension by Monday’s deadline for franchised players, leaving the star running back with the option of playing for the tag-mandated $10.1 million salary or maybe taking the season off.
Minnesota Vikings releasing star running back Dalvin Cook for salary cap reasons, AP source says
Read full article: Minnesota Vikings releasing star running back Dalvin Cook for salary cap reasons, AP source saysThe Minnesota Vikings are parting ways with star running back Dalvin Cook for salary cap reasons.
Texans’ defense holds its own against Derrick Henry, makes key plays in victory: ‘Finally got over the hump’
Read full article: Texans’ defense holds its own against Derrick Henry, makes key plays in victory: ‘Finally got over the hump’Derrick Henry busted through an arm tackle attempt from defensive tackle Thomas Booker, loped past safety Jalen Pitre when he whiffed as he dove at his cleats and accelerated away from defensive backs Tavierre Thomas and Desmond King on his pathway to the end zone.
Joe Burrow's TD to Higgins lifts Bengals over Titans 20-16
Read full article: Joe Burrow's TD to Higgins lifts Bengals over Titans 20-16Joe Burrow threw a 27-yard touchdown pass to Tee Higgins with 13:42 left to put Cincinnati ahead to stay, and the Bengals held off the Tennessee Titans 20-16 for their third straight victory and fifth in six games.
Falcons-Panthers back at it less than 2 weeks after OT game
Read full article: Falcons-Panthers back at it less than 2 weeks after OT gameThe worst division in the NFL gets a prime-time matchup when the Carolina Panthers and Atlanta Falcons meet for the second time in less than two weeks on Thursday night.
Mahomes helps Chiefs rally past Titans 20-17 in overtime
Read full article: Mahomes helps Chiefs rally past Titans 20-17 in overtimePatrick Mahomes ran for the tying touchdown and 2-point conversion late in the fourth quarter, Harrison Butker atoned for two earlier misses by kicking the go-ahead field goal in overtime, and the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Tennessee Titans 20-17.
Houston Texans reeling, what’s holding them back and a potential bright spot
Read full article: Houston Texans reeling, what’s holding them back and a potential bright spotGood morning KPRC -2 and Click2Houston viewers ! This is KPRC 2 Sports Director Randy McIlvoy checking in with a quick Texans update.
‘Unacceptable’: Texans dominated by Derrick Henry: ‘They can’t stop me’
Read full article: ‘Unacceptable’: Texans dominated by Derrick Henry: ‘They can’t stop me’Derrick Henry bulled his way through feeble arm tackle attempts, rudely stiff-armed the Texans’ defense into the ground and scampered away from their pursuit with his superior speed despite literally being as big as their defensive ends.
Defending Super Bowl champion Rams open season as underdogs
Read full article: Defending Super Bowl champion Rams open season as underdogsMatthew Stafford, Aaron Donald and the Los Angeles Rams will raise their Super Bowl banner Thursday night before kicking off the NFL season at home where they became the second straight team to hoist the Vince Lombardi trophy in their own stadium.
Ravens top Titans 23-10 for 21st straight preseason win
Read full article: Ravens top Titans 23-10 for 21st straight preseason winTyler Huntley went 16 of 18 for 110 yards and a touchdown in the first half, and the Baltimore Ravens extended their record streak of preseason victories to 21 with a 23-10 win over the Tennessee Titans.
Reese Witherspoon becomes part-owner of Nashville MLS team
Read full article: Reese Witherspoon becomes part-owner of Nashville MLS teamActor Reese Witherspoon and Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry have joined the ownership group of Major League Soccer’s Nashville team ahead of Sunday's opening of Geodis Park, its 30,000-seat stadium.
Titans star running back Derrick Henry cleared to practice
Read full article: Titans star running back Derrick Henry cleared to practiceThe Tennessee Titans have moved a step closer to having the 2020 AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year back, opening the 21-day window Wednesday for Derrick Henry to start practicing.
Jones throws 2 TD passes, Patriots roll past Titans 36-13
Read full article: Jones throws 2 TD passes, Patriots roll past Titans 36-13Mac Jones had two touchdown passes, New England’s defense forced four turnovers and the Patriots earned their sixth straight win, rolling past the Tennessee Titans 36-13.
Cards return to top spot in AP Pro32 poll; Titans at No. 2
Read full article: Cards return to top spot in AP Pro32 poll; Titans at No. 2Despite being short-handed, the Arizona Cardinals returned to the top of the AP Pro32 poll after beating the San Francisco 49ers without quarterback Kyler Murray and wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins.
Defense carries Titans past Rams 28-16 for 5th straight win
Read full article: Defense carries Titans past Rams 28-16 for 5th straight winKevin Byard returned an interception 24 yards for a touchdown, and Tennessee’s defense carried the Titans to a 28-16 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in a showdown between conference co-leaders.
Titans stop Allen on 4th down, hang on to beat Bills 34-31
Read full article: Titans stop Allen on 4th down, hang on to beat Bills 34-31Derrick Henry scored his third touchdown with 3:05 left, and the Tennessee Titans stopped Josh Allen on a fourth-down quarterback sneak in the final seconds to beat Buffalo 34-31.
Jets get first win, top Titans 27-24 in OT on Bullock's miss
Read full article: Jets get first win, top Titans 27-24 in OT on Bullock's missMatt Ammendola kicked a 22-yard field goal in overtime, and then Randy Bullock was wide left on a potential tying 49-yarder with 15 seconds left to give the New York Jets their first victory, 27-24 over the Tennessee Titans.
King Henry leads Titans' late rally to stun Seahawks 33-30
Read full article: King Henry leads Titans' late rally to stun Seahawks 33-30Derrick Henry ran for 182 yards and two fourth-quarter touchdowns, Randy Bullock hit a 36-yard field goal midway through overtime, and the Tennessee Titans rallied from a 14-point deficit to stun the Seattle Seahawks 33-30.
Murray gets 5 TDs, Jones 5 sacks as Cards rout Titans 38-13
Read full article: Murray gets 5 TDs, Jones 5 sacks as Cards rout Titans 38-13Kyler Murray scored five touchdowns and linebacker Chandler Jones had a career-high five sacks as the Arizona Cardinals simply dominated the Tennessee Titans 38-13 for a big road win to open the season.