Sports News - This week in the National Football League
Washington Football Team Wins the NFC East
Washington Football Team Kamren Curl celebrates with teammates after making an interception in the first quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles in week 17 of the NFL season at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Sunday, January 3, 2021. Washington defeated the Eagles 20-14 to win the NFC East Division with a record of 7-9. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith walks off of the field wearing a NFC East Division Championship hat after the game against the Philadelphia Eagles in week 17 of the NFL season at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Sunday, January 3, 2021. Washington defeated the Eagles 20-14 and won the NFC East Division with a record of 7-9. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Philadelphia Eagles play the Washington Football Team in Philadelphia
Washington Football Team Logan Thomas celebrates after he catches a 13 yard touchdown in the second quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles in week 17 of the NFL season at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Sunday, January 3, 2021. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Washington Football Team Jeremy Reaves makes an interception in the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles in week 17 of the NFL season at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Sunday, January 3, 2021. Washington defeated the Eagles 20-14 and won the NFC East Division with a record of 7-9. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
New England Patriots running back Sony Michel (26) celebrates his 31-yard touchdown reception running back James White (28) in the fourth quarter against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts on Sunday, January 3, 2021. The Patriots defeated the Jets 28-14. Photo by Matthew Healey/UPI
New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton (1) dodges a tackle by New York Jets cornerback Bryce Hall (37) on a keeper in the third quarter at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts on Sunday, January 3, 2021. The Patriots defeated the Jets 28-14. Photo by Matthew Healey/UPI
New England Patriots wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) is chased down by New York Jets linebacker Bryce Hager (58) on a reception in the fourth quarter at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts on Sunday, January 3, 2021. The Patriots defeated the Jets 28-14. Photo by Matthew Healey/UPI
New England Patriots tight end Devin Asiasi (86) is congratulated by wide receiver N'Keal Harry (15) after Asiasi scored on a 26-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts on Sunday, January 3, 2021. Looking on is New York Jets linebacker Frankie Luvu (50). The Patriots defeated the Jets 28-14. Photo by Matthew Healey/UPI
New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws a pass in the second quarter against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts on Sunday, January 3, 2021. Photo by Matthew Healey/UPI
Chicago Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney (11) makes a driving catch during the third quarter against Green Bay Packers free safety Darnell Savage (26) at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday, January 3, 2021. The Green Bay Packers defeated the Chicago Bears 35-16. Photo by Mark Black/UPI
Chicago Bears defensive back DeAndre Houston-Carson (36) recovers the fumble by Green Bay Packers wide receiver Tavon Austin (16) during the second quarter at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday, January 3, 2021. Photo by Mark Black/UPI
Chicago Bears linebacker Josh Woods (55) tackles Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard (13) during the fourth quarter at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday, January 3, 2021. The Green Bay Packers defeated the Chicago Bears 35-16. Photo by Mark Black/UPI
Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet (85) catches a fourth quarter pass against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday, January 3, 2021. The Green Bay Packers defeated the Chicago Bears 35-16. Photo by Mark Black/UPI
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard (13) and Dominique Dafney (49) celebrate Dafney's second quarter touchdown as Chicago Bears linebacker Josh Woods (55) walks away during play at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday, January 3, 2021. The Green Bay Packers defeated the Chicago Bears 35-16. Photo by Mark Black/UPI
Green Bay Packers cornerback Kevin King (20) tackles Chicago Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney (11) during the second quarter at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday, January 3, 2021. The Green Bay Packers defeated the Chicago Bears 35-16. Photo by Mark Black/UPI
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Byron Pringle (13) drives down the field against the Los Angeles Chargers at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on Sunday, January 03, 2021. Photo by Kyle Rivas/UPI
Chiefs Demarcus Robinson Breaks Away from Chargers Chris Harris
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Demarcus Robinson (11) attempts to avoid Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Chris Harris (25) in the third quarter at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on Sunday, January 03, 2021. Photo by Kyle Rivas/UPI
Chiefs Demarcus Robinson Leaps at the First Down Marker
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Demarcus Robinson (11) leaps at the first down marker against the Los Angeles Chargers in the third quarter at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on Sunday, January 03, 2021. Photo by Kyle Rivas/UPI
Chargers Kalen Ballage Leaps Overs Chiefs Juan Thornhill
Los Angeles Chargers running back Kalen Ballage (31) leaps over Kansas City Chiefs free safety Juan Thornhill (22) in the third quarter at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on Sunday, January 03, 2021. Photo by Kyle Rivas/UPI
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Chad Henne (4) fakes a handoff to Chiefs running back Darwin Thompson (34) against the Los Angeles Chargers in the first quarter at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on Sunday, January 03, 2021. Photo by Kyle Rivas/UPI
A Kansas City Chiefs fan impersonates Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid during the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on Sunday, January 03, 2021. Photo by Kyle Rivas/UPI
Chiefs Demarcus Robinson Breaks Away from Chargers Tevaughn Campbell
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Demarcus Robinson (11) attempts to avoid Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Tevaughn Campbell (37) in the third quarter at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on Sunday, January 03, 2021. Photo by Kyle Rivas/UPI
Kansas City Chiefs running back Darwin Thompson (34) walks in a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers in the fourth quarter at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on Sunday, January 03, 2021. Photo by Kyle Rivas/UPI
Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey knocks the ball away from Arizona Cardinals receiver DeAndre Hopkins in Inglewood
Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey knocks the ball away from Arizona Cardinals receiver (10) DeAndre Hopkins at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Sunday, January 3, 2021. The Rams defeated the Cardinals 18-7.Photo by Jon SooHoo/UPI
Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers (23) is stripped of the ball by Arizona Cardinals Isaiah Simmons in Inglewood
Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers (23) is stripped of the ball by Arizona Cardinals Isaiah Simmons (48) at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Sunday, January 3, 2021. The Rams defeated the Cardinals 18-7. Photo by Jon SooHoo/UPI
Injured Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff watches game against the Arizona Cardinals in Inglewood
Injured Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff watches game against the Arizona Cardinals at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Sunday, January 3, 2021. The Rams defeated the Cardinals 18-7. Photo by Jon SooHoo/UPI
Arizona Cardinals running back Jonathan Ward (38) scores against the Los Angeles Rams in Inglewood
Arizona Cardinals running back Jonathan Ward (38) scores against the Los Angeles Rams in first quarter action at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Sunday, January 3, 2021. The Rams defeated the Cardinals 18-7. Photo by Jon SooHoo/UPI