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Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers rally past Denver Broncos
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert threw two touchdown passes in a win over the Denver Broncos on Thursday in Inglewood, Calif. File Photo by Jon Robichaud/UPI | License Photo Justin Herbert split the defense with an off-balance touchdown pass that coach Jim Harbaugh called his best this season, helping the Los Angeles Chargers rally past the Denver Broncos in primetime. The Chargers quarterback, who played through an ankle injury, completed 23 of 31 passes for 284 yards, two scores and an…
Goff, Nix among 5 must-start fantasy football quarterbacks for Week 16
1 of 5 | Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (R) fist bumps teammate Jameson Williams before battling the Buffalo Bills on Sunday at Ford Field in Detroit. Photo by Rena Laverty/UPI | License Photo Jared Goff and Bo Nix are among my five must-start fantasy football quarterbacks for Week 16. Lamar Jackson leads my Top-20 quarterback rankings, which are below. Baker Mayfield, Josh Allen, Joe Burrow and Jalen Hurts are among my other Top-5 plays. Jordan Love, Goff, Kyler Murray, Jayden Daniels and…
All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado blocks Cardinals’ latest trade attempt
1 of 5 | St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado hit .272 with 16 home runs and 71 RBIs over 152 appearances last season. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado declined to waive his no-trade clause, blocking a swap from the St. Louis Cardinals to the Houston Astros. Sources told MLB.com, ESPN and The Athletic about the sequence on Wednesday. Negotiations surrounding the veteran infielder continue between the MLB clubs. Advertisement…
Conner, Swift among 4 must-start Week 16 fantasy football running backs
1 of 6 | Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (L) is locked in as a fantasy football RB1 in Week 16. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo James Conner and D'Andre Swift are among my four must-start fantasy football running backs for Week 16. Bijan Robinson leads my weekly running back rankings. Josh Jacobs, Jahmyr Gibbs, Saquon Barkley and Conner are my other Top-5 options. James Cook, Chase Brown, Derrick Henry, De'Von Achane and Joe Mixon should be considered Top-10 plays for…
Falcons to start Michael Penix Jr., bench $180M QB Kirk Cousins
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins leads the NFL with 16 interceptions this season. File Photo by Mike Zarrilli/UPI | License Photo Rookie Michael Penix Jr., will be the Atlanta Falcons' starting quarterback moving forward, while Kirk Cousins, who signed a $180 million contract last off-season, is headed to the bench, coach Raheem Morris announced. "After review we have made the decision Michael Penix will be the Atlanta Falcons starting quarterback moving forward," Morris said in a statement released…
Cardinals, All-Pro safety Budda Baker agree to 3-year, $54M extension
Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (L) leads the NFL with 88 solo tackles this season. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo Budda Baker agreed to a three-year extension with the Arizona Cardinals, keeping the All-Pro safety under contract through the 2027 NFL season, the team announced. The Cardinals announced the pact Tuesday, but did not disclose financial terms. Baker confirmed on social media that the agreement was worth $54 million and includes $30 million guaranteed. Advertisement The…
Higgins, Sutton among 4 must-start Week 16 fantasy football wide receivers
1 of 5 | Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins can be plugged into fantasy football starting lineups in Week 16. File Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI | License Photo Tee Higgins and Courtland Sutton are among my four must-start wide receivers for Week 16 of the fantasy football campaign, with teams battling for postseason glory. Ja'Marr Chase leads my Week 16 Top-50 rankings, which are listed below. Mike Evans, Davante Adams, Justin Jefferson and Puka Nacua join Chase inside the Top 5 of my…
Lions’ Aidan Hutchinson, who broke leg in October, promises Super Bowl return
Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson underwent surgery to repair a broken left leg in October. File Photo by Steve Nesius/UPI | License Photo Star pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson, who broke his left leg in October, promised his teammates that he will return to play in the Super Bowl if the Detroit Lions can advance that far in the playoffs. Hutchinson made the statement during an appearance on The Squeeze podcast, which is hosted by actor Taylor Lautner. Advertisement "I'm at that mark and I'm on track…
Vikings’ Justin Jefferson pays tribute to Randy Moss after TD vs. Bears
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) said he texted with NFL legend Randy Moss, who recently announced a cancer diagnosis. File Photo by Mark Black/UPI | License Photo Justin Jefferson had Randy Moss on his mind during the Minnesota Vikings' latest game. His feelings surfaced when he scored a touchdown and gave tribute to the NFL icon, who was recently diagnosed with cancer. The sequence occurred in the first quarter of the 30-12 triumph over the Chicago Bears on Monday at U.S. Bank Stadium…
San Francisco 49ers to suspend De’Vondre Campbell for refusal to play
The San Francisco 49ers are expected to suspended linebacker De'Vondre Campbell (L), who started 12 games this season. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo The San Francisco 49ers plan to suspend linebacker De'Vondre Campbell -- who refused to play against the Los Angeles Rams -- for three games for conduct detrimental to the team. Sources told ESPN, NFL Network and The Athletic Monday about the pending decision. Coaches asked Campbell to play during the second half of 49ers' 12-6 loss Thursday in…
Mahomes, Hurts, Waddle, Watt among injured in NFL’s Week 15
1 of 5 | Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (L) throws as he is hit by Cleveland Browns defender Dalvin Tomlinson on Sunday at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland. Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI | License Photo Patrick Mahomes, Jalen Hurts, Jaylen Waddle and T.J. Watt were among key players injured in Week 15 of the NFL season. Sam Hubbard, Nick Chubb and Josh Allen were among other players hurt in Sunday's games. Those injured in Thursday and Sunday games will be evaluated this week to…
Defense’s seven-sack effort helps Green Bay Packers dominate Seattle Seahawks
The Green Bay Packers defense totaled seven sacks and logged two interceptions in a win over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday in Seattle. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo Jordan Love threw two passing scores and played turnover-free football, while the Green Bay Packers defense totaled seven sacks to spark a 30-13 victory over the Seattle Seahawks. The Packers held the Seahawks to just 208 total yards and held an edge in time of possession of more than five minutes in the triumph Sunday at Lumen…
Well wishes pour in after NFL Hall of Famer Randy Moss reveals cancer diagnosis
NFL Hall of Famer receiver Randy Moss was offered encouragement and support from fellow athletes and fans on Saturday, a day after revealing he had been treated for bile duct cancer. File Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI | License Photo An announcement by Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss that he is battling cancer triggered an outpouring of well-wishes from fellow athletes and fans on Saturday. Moss revealed in an Instagram Live post he was hospitalized for six days after doctors detected cancer…
Williams, Turner help Rams edge 49ers in touchdown-less NFC West matchup
Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams ran for 108 yards on 29 carries in a win over the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday in Santa Clara, Calif. File Photo by Mark Black/UPI | License Photo Kyren Williams ran for 108 yards, while Kobie Turner logged two sacks and Joshua Karty made four field goals to lead the Los Angeles Rams to a sloppy primetime triumph over the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. The Rams and 49ers combined for 493 yards, 25 first downs and failed the reach the end zone in the…
Shakir among 3 must-start Week 15 fantasy football wide receivers
1 of 5 | Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) catches the ball in front of New Orleans Saints cornerback Paulson Adebo on Sunday at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. Photo by AJ Sisco/UPI | License Photo Khalil Shakir is among my three must-start wide receivers for Week 15 of the fantasy football campaign, when most leagues start the playoffs. Ja'Marr Chase leads my Week 15 Top-50 rankings, which are listed below. CeeDee Lamb, Justin Jefferson, Nico Collins and Brian Thomas Jr.…
Miami Dolphins part ways with wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.
Veteran wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. totaled just nine catches for 55 yards during his short tenure with the Miami Dolphins. File Photo by Greg Nash/UPI | License Photo The Miami Dolphins and Odell Beckham Jr. mutually agreed to part ways, ending the veteran wide receiver's short tenure with the team, a league source told UPI on Friday. Beckham missed several practices and four of the Dolphins' first 13 games this season for personal reasons and to recover from off-season knee surgery. Advertisement The…