Green Bay veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the resurgent Packers are now just one win from securing an NFC playoff berth after a convincing 41-17 victory over the rival Minnesota Vikings on Sunday at Lambeau Field.
Alexander backs up talk as Jefferson held to 1 rec.
Days after calling Justin Jefferson’s Week 1 effort against Green Bay a “fluke,” CB Jaire Alexander and the Packers held the Vikings receiver to a career-low one reception for 15 yards in their 41-17 win Sunday.
Purdy passes big test, playing at ‘different level’
Brock Purdy, who said he hadn’t played in a close-and-late situation since his time at Iowa State, shined in that scenario Sunday, leading the 49ers from a fourth-quarter deficit to a wild 37-34 shootout win over the Raiders.
NFL Week 17 playoff picture and clinching scenarios: Bucs win NFC South; Giants clinch wild card
ESPN takes a look at the NFL playoff scenarios for Week 17 and what teams in the AFC and NFC need to do to reach the postseason field.
Mbappe dismisses ‘futile’ WC taunts by Martinez
Paris Saint-Germain’s Kylian Mbappe has dismissed taunts from Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez over France’s World Cup final loss as “futile.”
Buckeyes’ Williams expected to play after illness
Miyan Williams, who leads Ohio State with 817 rushing yards, is expected to play vs. No. 1 Georgia after returning to practice from a stomach bug.
OSU’s Stroud deals with social media negativity
Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud admits to having to deal with social media negativity.
Source: Benched Carr to step away from Raiders
The Raiders are benching quarterback Derek Carr in favor of Jarrett Stidham for the final two games of the season.
Sources: Bears eye Big Ten boss for president
Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren has emerged as a strong candidate to be the next president of the Bears, sources told ESPN’s Pete Thamel.
Texas Tech LB Moore: Kiffin’s accusations ‘false’
Texas Tech linebacker Dimitri Moore said Thursday that Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin’s accusations that he spit on and possibly used a racial slur in the direction of a Rebels player are “false.”