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Chiefs are releasing wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling to save salary cap space, AP source says
Read full article: Chiefs are releasing wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling to save salary cap space, AP source saysThe Kansas City Chiefs are releasing wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling, according to a person familiar with the decision.
Chiefs-Ravens matchup features star quarterbacks, stingy defenses and potential Hall of Fame coaches
Read full article: Chiefs-Ravens matchup features star quarterbacks, stingy defenses and potential Hall of Fame coachesPatrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs took a different route to face the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC championship game.
Drop-prone Chiefs get shut out in second half for third straight time
Read full article: Drop-prone Chiefs get shut out in second half for third straight timeThe Kansas City Chiefs were shut out for the third consecutive game in a Super Bowl rematch with Philadelphia on Monday night, allowing the Eagles to rally for a 21-17 victory.
Jalen Hurts leads second-half rally as Eagles beat Chiefs 21-17 in Super Bowl rematch
Read full article: Jalen Hurts leads second-half rally as Eagles beat Chiefs 21-17 in Super Bowl rematchJalen Hurts ran for a pair of touchdowns, including a go-ahead tush-push score in the fourth quarter, and the Eagles rallied from a 10-point halftime deficit to beat the Chiefs 21-17 in a Super Bowl rematch.
Mahomes throws for 424 yards and 4 TDs, Kelce has big day as Chiefs beat Chargers 31-17
Read full article: Mahomes throws for 424 yards and 4 TDs, Kelce has big day as Chiefs beat Chargers 31-17Patrick Mahomes threw for 424 yards and four touchdowns, Travis Kelce caught 12 passes for 179 yards and a score, and the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Los Angeles Chargers 31-17.
Jets not happy with questionable penalty call that turned the game late in 23-20 loss to Chiefs
Read full article: Jets not happy with questionable penalty call that turned the game late in 23-20 loss to ChiefsA livid Robert Saleh stormed down the sideline and shouted at an official as several New York Jets players jumped around on the field in disbelief.
Chiefs and QB Patrick Mahomes will be leaning on new bunch of untested wide receivers
Read full article: Chiefs and QB Patrick Mahomes will be leaning on new bunch of untested wide receiversThe Kansas City Chiefs allowed wide receivers JuJu Smith-Schuster and Mecole Hardman to walk away in free agency, and in their place they signed a couple of relative unknowns while taking a gamble on an injury-prone talent and unproven draft pick.
Chiefs, led by hobbled Mahomes, beat Jags 27-20 in playoffs
Read full article: Chiefs, led by hobbled Mahomes, beat Jags 27-20 in playoffsPatrick Mahomes threw for 195 yards and two touchdowns, leading the Kansas City Chiefs to a 27-20 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars and a place in their fifth straight AFC title game.
Chiefs' new-look offense misses pieces in mandatory minicamp
Read full article: Chiefs' new-look offense misses pieces in mandatory minicampPatrick Mahomes walked onto the field for the start of the Kansas City Chiefs’ mandatory three-day minicamp with his right tackle standing off to the side in a bucket hat and his Pro Bowl left tackle nowhere to be found.
Wide receivers more likely than before to deliver as rookies
Read full article: Wide receivers more likely than before to deliver as rookiesThe emergence of former LSU teammates Justin Jefferson and Ja’Marr Chase casts doubt on the conventional wisdom that NFL teams can’t count on rookie wide receivers.
Packers' next challenge: building around Rodgers, Adams
Read full article: Packers' next challenge: building around Rodgers, AdamsGreen Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said early in the offseason that salary cap concerns shouldn’t prevent the team from building a quality roster around Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams if both players stayed.
Rodgers fine, sits 2nd half, top seed Packers lose to Lions
Read full article: Rodgers fine, sits 2nd half, top seed Packers lose to LionsAaron Rodgers threw two touchdown passes in the first half and sat out the second half with nothing at stake as the Detroit Lions beat the Green Bay Packers 37-30.
Tyreek Hill among 21 NFL players added to COVID-19 list
Read full article: Tyreek Hill among 21 NFL players added to COVID-19 listAnother 21 NFL players were placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, including Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill, cornerback Rashad Fenton and tight end Blake Bell.
Packers clinch division after Ravens' 2-point try fails
Read full article: Packers clinch division after Ravens' 2-point try failsAaron Rodgers threw three touchdown passes — tying Brett Favre on Green Bay’s career list — and the Packers became the first team this season to clinch a division title, wrapping up the NFC North with a 31-30 win over Baltimore after the Ravens missed another big 2-point conversion in the final minute.
Rodgers rallies Packers past 49ers 30-28
Read full article: Rodgers rallies Packers past 49ers 30-28Aaron Rodgers completed two deep passes to Davante Adams on a last-minute drive, setting up Mason Crosby’s 51-yard field goal on the final play of the game that gave the Green Bay Packers a 30-28 victory over the San Francisco 49ers.
Fans return to training camp but must deal with restrictions
Read full article: Fans return to training camp but must deal with restrictionsPro Bowl running back Aaron Jones and his Green Bay Packers teammates have resumed an annual preseason ritual after a pandemic-imposed hiatus by riding bicycles to their training camp workouts.
NFC Matchups: Where else to start but Brady and Rodgers?
Read full article: NFC Matchups: Where else to start but Brady and Rodgers?But Gronk in particular has always been a big-play guy in big games for Brady, and Green Bay doesn't have linebackers who excel in coverage. Green Bay will do some blitzing, though not as much as Buccaneers defensive coordinator Todd Bowles figures to do. Unlike Brady, Rodgers can create outside the pocket, and he's especially dangerous when doing so. Veteran placekicker Mason Crosby is solid, making all 16 field goal attempts, but missed four PATs for Green Bay. Tampa Bay's Ryan Succop, now in his 12th pro season, made 28 of 31 field goal tries but missed five extra points.
Rodgers throws 4 TDs, Packers beat Bears 35-16 for top seed
Read full article: Rodgers throws 4 TDs, Packers beat Bears 35-16 for top seedThe Green Bay Packers clinched the No. 1 seed in the NFC by beating the playoff-bound Chicago Bears 35-16 on Sunday. “This is a special season," Rodgers said. And the Packers beat Chicago again after pounding the Bears at Lambeau Field to start their win streak. Green Bay then drove 76 yards, with Jones scoring from the 4 to make it 28-16 with 3:47 remaining.
Rodgers-led Packers beat Lions 31-24, clinch NFC North title
Read full article: Rodgers-led Packers beat Lions 31-24, clinch NFC North titleGreen Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit. Rodgers ran for a tiebreaking score in the third quarter and threw three touchdown passes, lifting the Green Bay Packers to a 31-24 win over the the Detroit Lions to clinch the NFC North title. “To have the whole thing come through Green Bay is something we’ve talked about for a long time," Rodgers said. “That would definitely be in our favor with the weather that we have in Green Bay. Green Bay repeated as division champion with its win and Minnesota’s loss to Tampa Bay earlier in the day.
The Latest: Steelers beat Bengals 36-10 to improve to 9-0
Read full article: The Latest: Steelers beat Bengals 36-10 to improve to 9-0The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 36-10 to become the NFL’s first team to get to 9-0 since the 2015 Carolina Panthers. The Cardinals beat Buffalo 32-30 on a 43-yard touchdown pass from Kyler Murray to DeAndre Hopkins with 2 seconds left, dropping the Bills record to 7-3. Brees was shaken up on a sack in the second quarter when Kentavius Street landed on him. 1 pick Joe Burrow, threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Jakeem Grant with 58 seconds left in the first quarter. Cole had scored on a franchise-record 91-yard punt return in the second quarter.
Aaron Rodgers leads Packers past undermanned 49ers, 34-17
Read full article: Aaron Rodgers leads Packers past undermanned 49ers, 34-17Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) is congratulated by running back Aaron Jones (33) after throwing a touchdown pass to Marcedes Lewis during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Aaron Rodgers threw for 305 yards and four touchdowns and the Green Bay Packers overwhelmed the undermanned San Francisco 49ers 34-17 on Thursday night. Rodgers and the Packers, who were missing three players on the COVID-19 list, took advantage of the opportunity. DEPLETED ROSTERThe run of injuries and coronavirus rules left the 49ers with a shell of a roster, especially on offense. 49ers: CB K’Waun Williams (ankle) and S Jaquiski Tartt (foot) left the game and didn’t return.
You can't say the crowds influenced rusty NFL officials
Read full article: You can't say the crowds influenced rusty NFL officials“For one, he was clamping me the whole time,” Green complained afterward, saying the officials should call it both ways. “Honestly, it reminded me of the times I was back at the College of San Mateo, my junior college,” Edelman said. It brought me back at least to high school, junior college, college. In some ways, it brings the game back to why you started playing, just to love playing the game. ___With contributions from AP Pro Football Writer Dave Campbell and AP Sports Writers Tim Booth, Larry Lage and Kyle Hightower.
Rodgers at ease as Packers roll past Vikings 43-34
Read full article: Rodgers at ease as Packers roll past Vikings 43-34Davante Adams was predictably the biggest beneficiary, with a career-high, franchise-record-tying 14 catches for 156 yards and two scores. Aaron Jones rushed for 66 yards and a touchdown for the Packers, who posted their highest score against the Vikings since a 44-31 victory at the Metrodome on Oct. 27, 2013. Jaire Alexander, who also recorded a safety on an untouched cornerback blitz in the second quarter, made the bobbling interception. When LG Lucas Patrick (shoulder) was forced out in the second quarter, Jenkins moved back to his original spot and free agent addition Rick Wagner entered at RT. ... DT Kenny Clark (groin) was hurt in the second quarter during Alexander's interception and didn't return.