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The NFL played its first regular-season game in Berlin on Sunday.
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Nov 10, 2025
NFL makes successful return to Berlin as Colts beat Falcons
Jonathan Taylor secured a 31-25 win with his third touchdown of the game for the Colts, who beat the Falcons in overtime.
Former Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner (center) looks on from the sidelines during the third quarter against the Carolina Panthers at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Oct. 19.
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Nov 5, 2025
Jets accelerate rebuild in epic NFL trade deadline
The Indianapolis Colts sent two first-round picks to the Jets for Pro Bowl cornerback Sauce Gardner on Tuesday.
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels after getting injured on a play during the fourth quarter at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland on Sunday
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Nov 3, 2025
Commanders lose Daniels to arm injury in blowout loss to Seahawks
Washington's quarterback, returning after missing one game with a hamstring injury, left in the fourth quarter after being sacked by Drake Thomas.
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes after a game against the Commanders in Kansas City, Missouri, on Monday
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Oct 31, 2025
Latest NFL Chiefs-Bills duel has both chasing division leaders
The Chiefs know they will face one of the NFL's loudest and most passionate fan bases in Buffalo on Sunday.
Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (left) catches up to Bengals quarterback Jake Browning in the end zone at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Oct. 5.
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Oct 30, 2025
Lions' Aidan Hutchinson lands $180 million extension
The reported $141 million guaranteed is the highest ever among nonquarterbacks.
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes passes the ball against the Commanders during the third quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on Monday.
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Oct 28, 2025
Mahomes and Kelce lead surging Chiefs over Commanders
The Kansas City quarterback completed 25 of 34 passes for 299 yards and overcame two first-half interceptions as the Chiefs won their third straight game.
Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (right) shakes hands with Packers quarterback Jordan Love after the game at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on Sunday.
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Oct 27, 2025
Apprentice tames master as Love leads Packers past Rodgers' Steelers
Love, who spent three seasons as Rodgers' understudy after being drafted as the veteran quarterback's long-term replacement, showed superb poise in a 35-25 road victory.
Giants running back Cam Skattebo (right) celebrates with tight end Daniel Bellinger after scoring a touchdown against the Eagles in the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Sunday.
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Oct 27, 2025
Giants running back Cam Skattebo dislocates ankle against Eagles
Skattebo was transported to a Philadelphia-area hospital for evaluation, where he will undergo surgery.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert drops back to pass against the Vikings during the first half at SoFi Stadium in California on Thursday.
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Oct 24, 2025
Justin Herbert and Chargers overwhelm skidding Vikings
The Chargers (5-3), who had lost three of their last four games, held a gaudy 419-164 yardage advantage and went the whole game without punting.
Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers passes against the Bengals during the first quarter in Cincinnati on Monday.
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Oct 23, 2025
Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers not viewing showdown with Packers as 'revenge game'
Rodgers didn't leave Green Bay on good terms, but the quarterback said Wednesday that the hard feelings are a thing of the past.
Broncos quarterback Bo Nix celebrates after his team's comeback win over the Giants in Denver on Sunday.
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Oct 20, 2025
Broncos score 33 points in fourth quarter to stun Giants
The 33 fourth-quarter points are the most in NFL history by a team that had been shut out in the first three quarters.
Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco looks to throw the ball against the Steelers during the first quarter at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Thursday.
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Oct 17, 2025
Joe Flacco outplays Aaron Rodgers as Bengals edge Steelers
The fourth-ever matchup of 40-plus-year-old NFL quarterbacks didn't disappoint.
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes makes a throw against the Lions in Kansas City, Missouri, on Sunday.
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Oct 13, 2025
Chiefs rebound with NFL win over Lions, as Ravens lose again
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw for three touchdowns and ran for another as Kansas City snapped Detroit's four-game winning streak.
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye carries the ball during the first half of his team's game against the Bills in Orchard Park, New York, on Sunday night.
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Oct 6, 2025
Previously unbeaten Bills and Eagles fall on wild day in NFL
The Bills had been the last unbeaten team standing after the Eagles were upset at home earlier on Sunday.
Former quarterback Mark Sanchez spent eight seasons in the NFL.
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Oct 5, 2025
Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez arrested in hospital after being stabbed
Sanchez was in Indianapolis to call Sunday's game between the host Colts and Las Vegas Raiders at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Packers defensive end Micah Parsons sacks Lions quarterback Jared Goff during the second half of their game in Green Bay on Sept. 7.
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Sep 25, 2025
Cowboys and Packers try to downplay Micah Parsons' return to Dallas
Parsons had four double-digit sack seasons in four years in Dallas. He added 1½ in his first three games with the Packers.
Bills quarterback Josh Allen executes a shovel pass for a touchdown during Buffalo's win over the Dolphins on Thursday.
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Sep 19, 2025
Josh Allen tosses three TDs as Bills take charge late to beat Dolphins
Allen completed 22 of 28 attempts for 213 yards, and his go-ahead strike to Khalil Shakir was the 200th regular-season TD pass of his career.
Tom Brady at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, in August
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Sep 17, 2025
Use of headset and coaches box within rules for Raiders part-owner Tom Brady
The league reiterated on Tuesday there was no violation of NFL rules on Monday night by Brady's presence in the box with coaches.
49ers quarterback Brock Purdy after the game against the Seahawks at Lumen Field in Seattle on Sunday
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Sep 9, 2025
Banged-up Brock Purdy uncertain for Week 2 as 49ers' injuries pile up
Purdy toughed out Sunday's game despite suffering injuries to his left (non- throwing) shoulder and toe.
Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy rushes the ball against the Bears during the second half at Soldier Field in Chicago on Monday.
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Sep 9, 2025
McCarthy sparks late rally as Vikings edge Bears in NFL opener
After throwing an interception that was returned for a touchdown to give Chicago a 17-6 lead, McCarthy ignited a Minnesota fightback with three fourth-quarter TDs.

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Bear attacks have dominated Japanese news headlines in recent months, with 13 people so far having been killed by the animals.
Japan’s bears have been on their killing spree for more than 100 years