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The Arizona Cardinals overcame the loss of quarterback Drew Stanton with stifling defense, moving closer to clinching a playoff spot with a victory over the St. Louis Rams.

It may be time for some simple guidelines that are specific to the N.F.L.'s commissioner.

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie linebacker Telvin Smith was fined $22,050 for a hit that knocked Houston Texans receiver Andre Johnson out of last Sunday's game.

President Barack Obama said on Friday the NFL appeared to be "winging it" in dealing with former Baltimore Ravens star Ray Rice's domestic violence case but praised the league for later putting in place a new policy to h...

Redskins quarterback Colt McCoy was cleared by doctors Friday and will start against the New York Giants on Sunday, a team source said.

Browns rookie Johnny Manziel says he learned to be a professional while backing up Brian Hoyer for 13 games.

Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown says he's encouraged to see athletes taking risks by "intelligently protesting" for social change.

As the offense continues to hum under MVP-favorite and quarterback Aaron Rodgers, the Green Bay Packers begin their last road trip of the season against the Buffalo Bills Sunday afternoon at Ralph Wilson Stadium. The 10-...

The New Orleans Saints (5-8) and Chicago Bears (5-8) have the same record through 13 games, but different circumstances has one team in playoff contention, while the other's postseason hopes are over. When the two teams ...

A federal grand jury has added drug charges to the state rape charges facing former New Orleans Saints safety Darren Sharper.

The cure for what ails the Saints could come against Chicago, one of the few teams whose defensive front can claim to have played worse than the Saints'.

If Percy Harvin is out, the Jets will run more, but some semblance of a passing game is necessary to defeat even lowly Tennessee.

Carolina has a competent backup in Derek Anderson and a hapless opponent in Tampa Bay, so hope is not lost for the Panthers.

Eli Manning no doubt provides more consistency than anyone Washington has to offer, but the Redskins' triumvirate has outperformed Manning, a two-time Super Bowl winner.

Frequently fined for being overly aggressive, Ndamukong Suh is a driving force on the interior defensive line for the LIons.

If the Ravens win their final three games, they have a chance to make the playoffs, and Elvis Dumervil's intimidating presence could be a huge factor.

If Julius Thomas can return to the field, the Broncos could wrap up their fourth consecutive A.F.C. West championship.

For all the Packers' glory, they are 0-5 in road games against Buffalo, a streak dating to November 1979.

Jadeveon Clowney is out for at least nine months after microfracture surgery, and the Texans, who drafted him No. 1 over all, may never see him regain his form.

The Dolphins' defense has forgotten how to defend against the run, allowing 661 yards on the ground over the last three games.

After last week's loss to Oakland, some 49ers fans, spoiled by growing up with Joe Montana and Steve Young, were filmed burning their Colin Kaepernick jerseys in protest.

In four games against the Eagles in his career, DeMarco Murray has never gained 100 yards, and on Thanksgiving they held him to a season-low 73.