National Football League

Texans' D thumps Bills, stakes claim as NFL's best

Against one of the NFL's top offenses, the Texans showed why they have the No. 1-ranked defense, sacking Josh Allen eight times and forcing three turnovers in a 23-19 win.

Allen roughed up, sacked 8 times in frustrating loss

Bills quarterback Josh Allen took a beating in Thursday night's 23-19 loss to the Texans, taking a career-high eight sacks in his third career game with no touchdowns and multiple interceptions.

Burrow looks 'outstanding,' trends toward return

For the second straight day, Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow had a full practice, pointing toward a possible return Sunday against the Patriots.

Lamb: Missed Vegas curfew prompted benching

Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb said he and George Pickens missed curfew Sunday, which resulted in both players missing the first series of Monday's game against the Raiders.

Eagles' Brown scoffs at question on level of play

Eagles receiver A.J. Brown offered a quick retort when asked about speculation he isn't the same player he once was.

Dak, Carter tight-lipped before 'spitgate' rematch

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott and Eagles DL Jalen Carter had little to say Thursday as the pair get set to square off Sunday in their first meeting since Week 1's spitting incident in Philadelphia.

Darnold: Seattle's NFL-high 20 TO's 'unacceptable'

Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold says he understands he and the team have to be better protecting the ball after a four-week stretch in which they've committed 12 turnovers, bringing their NFL-worst total to 20.

Oft-sacked Jackson 'going to holler at my guys'

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson, who returned to practice Thursday, said he's "going to holler at my guys" on the offensive line after being told he has been sacked 23 times.

🍼 Cardi B, Stefon Diggs share photos of newborn

The Grammy Award-winning artist and girlfriend of the New England Patriots wide receiver announced their child's birth on Instagram.