Sports News - This week in the National Football League
Steelers Ben Roethlisberger Celebrates with Fans
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) celebrates with the fans around Heinz Field following the 26-14 win against the Cleveland Browns in Pittsburgh on Monday, January 3, 2022. Roethlisberger might have played his last game in Pittsburgh after an 18-year career. Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI
Steelers Kicker Chris Boswell Celebrates Field Goal
Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell (9) leans to get a better view of his field goal during the fourth quarter of the 26-14 win against the Cleveland Browns in Pittsburgh on Monday, January 3, 2022. Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI
Browns Quarterback Baker Mayfield Throws in Pittsburgh
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) passes in the first quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh on Monday, January 3, 2022. Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin looks to the scoreboard in the second quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh on Monday, January 3, 2022. Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI
Bengals Joe Burrow Runs onto the fFeld before game against Chiefs
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow runs onto the field before their game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, Sunday, January 2, 2022. Photo by John Sommers II /UPI
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow Celebrates Defeating the Chiefs
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) celebrates after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs and winning the AFC North Division Championship at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, Sunday, January 2, 2022. Photo by John Sommers II /UPI
Bengals Eli Apple Fights to Make Catch against Chiefs Marcus Kemp
Cincinnati Bengals Eli Apple (20) fights to make the interception catch under pressure from Kansas City Chiefs Marcus Kemp (85) during the second half of play at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, Sunday, January 2, 2022. Photo by John Sommers II /UPI
Bengals JaMarr Chase makes the Catch against Chiefs Charvarius Ward
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver JaMarr Chase (1) makes the catch under pressure from Kansas City Chiefs Charvarius Ward (35) during the first half of play at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, Sunday, January 2, 2022. Photo by John Sommers II /UPI
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hartman (17) makes the touchdown catch under pressure from Mike Hilton (21) during the first half at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, Sunday, January 2, 2022. Photo by John Sommers II /UPI
Chiefs Darrel Williams Breaks Free from Bengals Markus Bailey
Kansas City Chiefs running back Darrel Williams (31) breaks free from Cincinnati Bengals Markus Bailey (51) during the second half of play at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, Sunday, January 1, 2022. Photo by John Sommers II /UPI
Bengals Joe Burrow Throws Under Pressure from Chiefs Mike Danna
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws under pressure from Kansas City Chiefs Mike Danna (51) during the first half of play at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, Sunday, January 1, 2022. Photo by John Sommers II /UPI
Chiefs Darrel Williams Breaks Free from Bengals Trey Hendrickson
Kansas City Chiefs running back Darrel Williams (31) breaks free from Cincinnati Bengals Trey Hendrickson (91) during the second half of play at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, Sunday, January 1, 2022. Photo by John Sommers II /UPI
Chargers Roberts Returns the Kick 101 yards for a Touchdown at SoFi
Chargers Andre Roberts (7) runs the kick-off 101 yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Broncos at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, January 2, 2022 in Inglewood, California. The Chargers defeated the Broncos 34-13. Photo by Jon SooHoo/UPI
Broncos Seth Williams Hauls in a 34 yard Pass Against Chargers Michael Davis at SoFi
Broncos receiver Seth Williams hauls in a 34 yard pass against Chargers cornerback Michael Davis in fourth quarter action at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, January 2, 2022 in Inglewood, California. Photo by Jon SooHoo/UPI
Chargers Justin Herbert Celebrates Touchdown Connection With Mike Williams at SoFi
Chargers Justin Hertbert tackles his own receiver Mike Williams in celebration after connecting on a 45yard touchdown pass against the Broncos at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, January 2, 2022 in Inglewood, California. The Chargers defeated the Broncos 34-13. Photo by Jon SooHoo/UPI
San Francisco 49ers vs. Houston Texans in Santa Clara, California
Houston Texans running back Rex Burkhead (28) runs in the second half against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on Sunday, January 2, 2022. The 49ers defeated the Texans 23-7. Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI
San Francisco 49ers vs. Houston Texans in Santa Clara, California
Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) hands off to running back Rex Burkhead (28) in the second half against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on Sunday, January 2, 2022. The 49ers defeated the Texans 23-7. Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI
San Francisco 49ers vs. Houston Texans in Santa Clara, California
Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) throws in the second half against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on Sunday, January 2, 2022. The 49ers defeated the Texans 23-7. Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI
San Francisco 49ers vs. Houston Texans in Santa Clara, California
Houston Texans defensive back A.J. Moore (33) reacts to missing a chance to down a punt on the San Francisco 49ers one foot line in the seconf half at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on Sunday, January 2, 2022. The 49ers defeated the Texans 23-7. Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI
San Francisco 49ers vs. Houston Texans in Santa Clara, California
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance (5) hands off to running back Eli Mitchell (25) in the second half against the Houston Texans at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on Sunday, January 2, 2022. The 49ers defeated the Texans 23-7. Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI
San Francisco 49ers vs. Houston Texans in Santa Clara, California
San Francisco 49ers running back Eli Mitchell (25) is tackled in the seconf half against the Houston Texans at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on Sunday, January 2, 2022. The 49ers defeated the Texans 23-7. Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI
Dallas Cowboys vs. Arizona Cardinals in Arlington, Texas
Arizona Cardinals Jonatan Ward makes a catch as Dallas Cowboys Nahshon Wright defends during their NFL game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Sunday, January 2, 2022. Photo by Ian Halperin/UPI
Dallas Cowboys vs. Arizona Cardinals in Arlington, Texas
Arizona Cardinals Chase Edmonds rushes against the Dallas Cowboys during their NFL game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Sunday, January 2, 2022. The Cardinals defeted the Cowboys 25-22. Photo by Ian Halperin/UPI
Dallas Cowboys vs. Arizona Cardinals in Arlington, Texas
Dallas Cowboys Dak Presscott throws against the Arizona Cardinals during their NFL game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Sunday, January 2, 2022. Photo by Ian Halperin/UPI
Dallas Cowboys vs. Arizona Cardinals in Arlington, Texas
The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders perform prior to the Arizona Cardinals NFL game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Sunday, January 2, 2022. Photo by Ian Halperin/UPI
Chicago Bears Allen Robinson (12) gains some yards before being tackled by New York Giants Logan Ryan (23) at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday, January 2, 2022. Bears won 29-3. Photo by Mark Black/UPI
New York Giants Xavier McKinney (29) works to tackle Chicago Bears David Montgomery (32) during the fourth quarter at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday, January 2, 2022. Bears won 29-3. Photo by Mark Black/UPI
Chicago Bears quarterback Andy Dalton (14) looks for an open receiver during the Bears 29-3 win over the New York Giants at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday, January 2, 2022. Photo by Mark Black/UPI
New York Giants Saquon Barkley (26) runs up the middle against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday, January 2, 2022. Bears won 29-3. Photo by Mark Black/UPI
New York Giants cornerback James Bradberry (24) celebrates his interception against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday, January 2, 2022. Bears won 29-3. Photo by Mark Black/UPI
Los Angeles Rams safety Jordan Fuller (4) blocks an attempted pass to Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Marquise Brown (5) during the second half at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland, on Sunday, January 2, 2022. The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Baltimore Ravens 20-19. Photo by David Tulis/UPI
Los Angeles Rams running back Sony Michel (25) dives into the end zone to score against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland, on Sunday, January 2, 2022. The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Baltimore Ravens 20-19. Photo by David Tulis/UPI
Los Angeles Rams cornerback Darious Williams (11) recovers a Baltimore Ravens fumble as time expires during the second half at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland, on Sunday, January 2, 2022. The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Baltimore Ravens 20-19. Photo by David Tulis/UPI
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (C) catches a touchdown pass in the end zone for the winning score against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland, on Sunday, January 2, 2022. The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Baltimore Ravens 20-19. Photo by David Tulis/UPI
Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker Justin Houston (50) pressures Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) during the first half at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland, on Sunday, January 2, 2022. Photo by David Tulis/UPI
Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker (9) kicks a 46 yard field goal against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland, on Sunday, January 2, 2022. Photo by David Tulis/UPI
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawerence (16) drops back for a pass in the first quarter against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts on Sunday, January 2, 202. Photo by Matthew Healey/UPI
New England Patriots cornerback J.C. Jackson (27) intercepts a pass intended for Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Tavon Austin (7) in the second quarter at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts on Sunday, January 2, 2022. The Patriots defeated the Jaguars 50 to 10. Photo by Matthew Healey/UPI
New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) celebrates a with offensive lineman David Andrews (60) after Jones threw a TD pass to Jakobi Meyers (not pictured) in the second quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts on Sunday, January 2, 202. Photo by Matthew Healey/UPI
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawerence (16) is sacked by New England Patriots linebacker Dont'a Hightower (54) in the first quarter at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts on Sunday, January 2, 202. Photo by Matthew Healey/UPI
New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) celebrates a touchdown by New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (not pictured) in the second quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts on Sunday, January 2, 202. Photo by Matthew Healey/UPI