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3+ min ago (753+ words) Joe Burrow wanted to come back to help the Cincinnati Bengals win games, and he cashed in on his first opportunity after missing nine contests due to turf toe surgery. With big help from Evan McPherson and five takeaways by the defense, Burrow led the Bengals to a 32-14 win over the AFC North rival Baltimore Ravens on Thursday at M&T Bank Stadium, and then he and his teammates celebrated by eating turkey on national TV. It's a Thanksgiving tradition Burrow had been waiting to experience since joining the league in 2020. Cincinnati ended a four-game losing streak and keeps its slim playoff hopes alive. Here are three takeaways from the win. 1. Burrow makes return count Cincinnati struggled in the redzone, going 1-for-6 inside the 20-yard line and 0-for-2 in goal-to-go situations, but Burrow did enough to get the win in…...

11+ min ago (480+ words) Both stars have had limited involvement for the Bears this season THE Chicago Bears have been handed a double injury boost ahead of their Black Friday game. Two players have been activated from the Bears" injured reserve ahead of their Black Friday Football game. Cornerback Jaylon Johnson has been activated ahead of their Week 12 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The 26-year-old joined the Bears in 2020 as a second-round NFL Draft pick. He has played just one game for the franchise this season before requiring surgery on a core muscle. His only appearance for the Bears came in their Week 2 loss to the Detroit Lions. 'Horrible' Chiefs vs Cowboys refereeing slammed by former NFL quarterbacks Pro Bowler Johnson made two solo tackles as the Bears suffered a 52-21 loss. The cornerback's return is a significant boost as Zah Frazier, 25, remains inactive during…...

11+ min ago (485+ words) Both stars have had limited involvement for the Bears this season THE Chicago Bears have been handed a double injury boost ahead of their Black Friday game. Two players have been activated from the Bears" injured reserve ahead of their Black Friday Football game. Cornerback Jaylon Johnson has been activated ahead of their Week 12 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, as per the NFL Network. The 26-year-old joined the Bears in 2020 as a second-round NFL Draft pick. He has played just one game for the franchise this season before requiring surgery on a core muscle. His only appearance for the Bears came in their Week 2 loss to the Detroit Lions. 'Horrible' Chiefs vs Cowboys refereeing slammed by former NFL quarterbacks Pro Bowler Johnson made two solo tackles as the Bears suffered a 52-21 loss. The cornerback's return is a significant boost as…...

13+ min ago (395+ words) NFL fans flooded onto social media after seeing the incident CEEDEE LAMB could not hide his shock after seeing Jake Ferguson celebrate the Dallas Cowboys" Thanksgiving win against the Kansas City Chiefs. The five-time Super Bowl champions took their record to 6-5-1 thanks to the 31-28 victory at AT&T Stadium. It went down as a controversial triumph after former quarterback Dan Orlovsky claimed some "horrible officiating" went against the Chiefs. But NFL fans were bursting with laughter when they noticed Cowboys wide receiver Lamb, 26, reacting to teammate Ferguson"s postmatch celebrations. An Instagram post on the Sportscenter account showed the tight end man-handling a turkey on the field. And, in the background, Lamb can be seen horrified while giving a look of amazement, with his mouth wide open. Kansas City Chiefs dealt more injury blows during Dallas Cowboys showdown NFL fans…...

23+ min ago (209+ words) The high-stakes drama of North Carolina high school football playoffs continues Friday night when the undefeated Grimsley Whirlies (12-0) host the Reagan Raiders (10-2) in a highly-anticipated 7A quarterfinal matchup at Jamieson Stadium in Greensboro. The top-seeded Whirlies enter with tremendous momentum after dismantling Jack Britt 55-12 in last week's third round, showcasing the explosive offense and stifling defense that has made them a championship favorite. Meanwhile, Reagan arrives battle-tested after surviving a nail-biter against Mooresville, edging out a 32-31 victory that demonstrated their resilience and clutch performance in pressure situations. With Grimsley's perfect season hanging in the balance and Reagan looking to play spoiler, this quarterfinal clash promises to deliver the intensity and excitement that defines postseason football in North Carolina. Opening kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET on Friday, November 28 with a live TV broadcast on NFHS Network. " WATCH: Grimsley vs. Reagan football is…...

23+ min ago (284+ words) The Chiefs quarterback spent his Thanksgiving on the field The Mahomes family brought the autumn spirit to life this Thanksgiving, sharing a heartwarming moment on social media that quickly captured fans' attention. The post also drew an emotional response from Patrick's mother, Randi Mahomes, who commented, "My heart!! I love y'all so much." Patrick, sporting a maroon shirt thatcomplemented the autumn leaves, smiled warmly in front of the camera, while the rest of the family looked snug and festive in seasonal attire. While the Mahomes household enjoyed their holiday, Patrick prepared for a significant on-field moment. The Chiefs faced off against the Dallas Cowboys in a thrilling Thanksgiving Day matchup. Despite his signature heroic efforts, the outcome proved challenging. Patrick delivered a performance filled with skill and determination, completing 23 of 34 passes for 261 yards and four touchdowns. His statistics reflected the…...

30+ min ago (620+ words) Illinois" Aidan Laughery scores a touchdown in a win over Northwestern at Chicago"s Wrigley Field on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. All "Hat," no battle? Heading into the season, Northwestern (+7) at Illinois (6:30 p.m. Saturday, Fox 32, 720-AM, 890-AM) didn"t project as a difficult matchup to size up. The Wildcats were scrapping toward being competitive again, while the Illini were coming off a 10-win season and widely viewed as a College Football Playoff hopeful. But the visitors are 6-5 and trending up, and the hosts are 7-4 and needing to hold on to the Land of Lincoln trophy " "the Hat," as it"s known " just to feel OK about where they"re at. "Nothing better than the last opportunity together," Illini coach Bret Bielema said about the regular-season finale at Memorial Stadium. "We"re treating this as postseason play," Northwestern coach David Braun said. "I know…...

30+ min ago (620+ words) Illinois" Aidan Laughery scores a touchdown in a win over Northwestern at Chicago"s Wrigley Field on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. All "Hat," no battle? Heading into the season, Northwestern (+7) at Illinois (6:30 p.m. Saturday, Fox 32, 720-AM, 890-AM) didn"t project as a difficult matchup to size up. The Wildcats were scrapping toward being competitive again, while the Illini were coming off a 10-win season and widely viewed as a College Football Playoff hopeful. But the visitors are 6-5 and trending up, and the hosts are 7-4 and needing to hold on to the Land of Lincoln trophy " "the Hat," as it"s known " just to feel OK about where they"re at. "Nothing better than the last opportunity together," Illini coach Bret Bielema said about the regular-season finale at Memorial Stadium. "We"re treating this as postseason play," Northwestern coach David Braun said. "I know…...

33+ min ago (443+ words) Nov 28, 2025 | 5:20 AM EST The night could not have gone much worse for the Baltimore Ravens in Week 13. The Charm City crowd watched their team get pushed around from the start and fall 32-14 to the Cincinnati Bengals. Yet the loss was only part of the sting. Fans grew heated when the refs flagged Baltimore's receiver Zay Flowers on a play that felt harmless. Soon, the mood at M&T Bank Stadium shifted from disappointment to disbelief. Lamar Jackson dropped a perfect ball to Flowers for what looked like a clean 36-yard score. But the cheers faded right away after the officials wiped it off the board for offensive pass interference. The reaction on the sidelines said it all, leaving everyone stunned. After that call, the debate only grew. Many fans pulled CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens into the mix. They said both…...

35+ min ago (262+ words) The Cincinnati Bengals welcomed back quarterback Joe Burrow on Thursday night. He missed the last nine games with a turf toe injury, which is a sprain of a ligament or ligaments in the toe that often occurs when cleats get stuck in artificial turf. It can be incredibly painful. Burrow finished the game throwing 46 passes, tied for the ninth-most in his career, so the Bengals clearly weren't protecting him. He added three rushes and was sacked once. In total, he was 24/46 for 261 yards and two touchdowns through the air. A 52% completion percentage isn't great, but he will take it in a win. The Bengals entered the game at 3-8 and far behind the field in the AFC playoff picture, but Burrow wasn't going to sit down just because the Bengals aren't likely to make a Super Bowl run. "I'm not ever…...