Neil Reynolds' Wraps Week 10

It was by no means a classic. In fact, it was the lowest-scoring International Series game ever. But the Indianapolis Colts’ 10-6 victory over the New England Patriots in Frankfurt was an intriguing affair which has raised some serious questions that may get answered in the coming weeks. In improving to 5-5, the Colts are …

NFL concludes Bengals were compliant with injury report policy in regard to QB Joe Burrow's wrist injury

The NFL has found the Cincinnati Bengals fully compliant with the league’s injury report policy as it relates to quarterback Joe Burrow ahead of Week 11’s game against the Ravens, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported on Saturday. The conclusion comes after the league reviewed all medical records, practice video from the week preceding Cincinnati’s …

Giants QB Tyrod Taylor (ribs) being designated to return from injured reserve

New York Giants quarterback Tyrod Taylor is inching his way toward a return. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Monday that Taylor is being designated for return off injured reserve and his practice window will be opened this week, per sources informed of the situation. In the wake of Taylor’s designation, New York waived veteran …

Lions QB Jared Goff lauds TE Sam LaPorta after rookie's career day: 'He's a clutch player'

When Jared Goff needed a big play in Sunday’s shootout in New Orleans, the Detroit Lions quarterback turned to rookie sensation Sam LaPorta. The young tight end generated a career-high 140 receiving yards on nine catches with a touchdown in the 33-28 win over the Saints. It marked the most receiving yards in a game …

Gardner Minshew on Colts' fourth consecutive win: 'It's not always gonna be sexy, but dang, it's good'

When Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson suffered a season-ending injury, the prevailing thought at the time was that this season might be lost, but at least it looked like Indy has found a dynamic QB to build a future with. The season was not lost. In stepped Gardner Minshew, and the veteran QB helped …

The First Read: Case for/against top 10 NFL MVP candidates; biggest risers and sliders from Week 13

In The First Read, Jeffri Chadiha provides a snapshot of the hottest stories and trends heading into Week 14 of the 2023 NFL season, including: Who’s up/down after Week 13? Week 13’s biggest surprise. Games to revisit on NFL+. Most intriguing Week 14 matchup. But first, breaking down the MVP race with just five weeks …

Deebo Samuel backs up talk with three-TD game vs. Eagles: 'Talking trash, it's just part of the game'

Deebo Samuel talked the talk all year following the San Francisco 49ers’ playoff loss to Philadelphia. Sunday, he walked the walk. Samuel spearheaded a 42-19 demolition of Philly after calling cornerback James Bradberry “trash” and scorching Eagles fans in the offseason. He took none of it back before Sunday’s showdown. “I ain’t gonna lie, I …

Packers QB Jordan Love on beating Chiefs: 'I've had this game circled for a long time'

Two seasons ago, Jordan Love started his first career game against the Kansas City Chiefs, filling in for Aaron Rodgers on short notice. Saying it went poorly would be putting it nicely. The young QB wilted against the blitz that day in K.C. Sunday night, Love flipped the script. The Green Bay Packers quarterback was …

Nationwide, NFL announce multiyear partnership renewal

Nationwide and the National Football League (NFL) have announced the multiyear renewal of their partnership that ensures Nationwide’s ongoing designation as an official auto, home, life, business, agribusiness and pet insurance partner. The centerpiece of the agreement is its continued presenting sponsorship of the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award. Additional sponsorship in …