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Ravens' NFL-record preseason winning streak ends at 24 with a loss to the Commanders
Read full article: Ravens' NFL-record preseason winning streak ends at 24 with a loss to the CommandersThe Baltimore Ravensโ NFL-record preseason winning streak ended at 24 with a loss to the Washington Commanders.
Muffed punt, Robinson TD lift Commanders over Bears 12-7
Read full article: Muffed punt, Robinson TD lift Commanders over Bears 12-7Christian Holmes recovered a muffed punt by Velus Jones deep in Chicago territory to set up a 1-yard touchdown run by Brian Robinson midway through the fourth quarter, and the Washington Commanders stopped a four-game losing streak, hanging on to beat the Chicago Bears 12-7.
Washington beats Wilson, Seahawks 17-15 for 3rd win in a row
Read full article: Washington beats Wilson, Seahawks 17-15 for 3rd win in a rowKendall Fuller intercepted Russell Wilsonโs pass on a 2-point conversion attempt, and Washington held on to beat the Seattle Seahawks 17-15 for the teamโs third consecutive victory.
Brady picked off twice in 1st; Bucs lose to Washington 29-19
Read full article: Brady picked off twice in 1st; Bucs lose to Washington 29-19Tom Brady threw two interceptions in the first quarter as part of an implosion by the reigning Super Bowl champions, helping Washington upset the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 29-19 despite losing Chase Young to injury.
Packers outlast Panthers 24-16 for 4th straight victory
Read full article: Packers outlast Panthers 24-16 for 4th straight victoryAaron Rodgers threw for a season-low 143 yards but produced a touchdown pass โ his 40th of the season โ and a touchdown run for the Packers. Green Bay (11-3) won its fourth straight and took a half-game lead over New Orleans (10-3) in the race for the NFCโs best record. Mason Crosby gave the Packers some breathing room with a 51-yard field goal with 3:39 left, but the Panthers wouldn't go away. The strategy didn't work then Green Bay stopped Carolina on its final possession. Green Bay hosts Tennessee in another night game on Dec. 27.
Chiefs escape with 33-31 win when Panthers FG is wide right
Read full article: Chiefs escape with 33-31 win when Panthers FG is wide rightCarolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) runs toward the end zone to score against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. Chiefs coach Andy Reid liked it so much that he put it in the game plan. The Panthers' onside kick was recovered by Kansas City, but they used their three timeouts to get the ball back, and Teddy Bridgewater's 23-yard pass to Curtis Samuel with 9 seconds remaining gave them hope. It took nine plays and consumed nearly nine minutes before McCaffrey reached the end zone, keeping the potent Kansas City offense on the sideline. The Panthers still led 17-13 after the teams traded missed field goals to start the second half, but the Chiefs finally hit their offensive stride.
The Latest: Home teams now 65-65-1 in this pandemic season
Read full article: The Latest: Home teams now 65-65-1 in this pandemic seasonThat means that going into tonightโs Saints-Buccaneers showdown, home teams are 65-65-1 so far this season. That homefield advantage has largely been erased with sparse crowds or no fans at games because of the coronavirus pandemic. Las Vegas though has taken control on its first two drives of the second half. Neither had started an NFL game, but both have been in the league much longer than DiNucci. The Tennessee Titans already lost left tackle Taylor Lewan for the season, and now they are without left guard Rodger Saffold.
Brady, Fournette lead Bucs over Panthers 31-17
Read full article: Brady, Fournette lead Bucs over Panthers 31-17I think weโre still a long way from where we need to be," Brady said. Brady completed 23 of 35 passes, and Evans finished with seven receptions for 104 yards. โNine penalties and four giveaways, but itโs a one-score game in the fourth quarter," Panthers coach Matt Rhule said. โI thought he competed and there will be days where you canโt get things flowing,โ the Panthers coach added. In a twist, the Panthers also made a concerted effort to get wide receiver Curtis Samuel involved in the running game.