Inconsistency and seemingly disastrous starts to this season in the NFC South have not undermined the aspirations of the Atlanta Falcons and Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Atlanta can take over first place in the NFC South with a win over Tampa Bay

The Atlanta Falcons will be facing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this week, and they have a chance to get to .500 and take the lead in the NFC South. They’ll be coming into the game with a lot of confidence after beating the San Francisco 49ers last week,

Falcons LB Divine Deablo, CB Billy Bowman Jr. returned to practice Thursday

The Chicago Bears have acquired All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons in a blockbuster trade with the Tennessee Titans

The Chicago Bears have acquired All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons in a blockbuster trade with the Tennessee Titans. The Bears sent their first-round picks in 2027 and 2028 and a

How Jeffery Simmons landed with the Bears

The Chicago Bears made a massive splash on the trade market Thursday, reportedly acquiring defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons from the Tennessee Titans, according to The Ringer's Tom Pelissero.

New York Mets infielder Bo Bichette will exercise his $42 million player option for the 2027 season instead of returning to free ​agency, The Athletic reported Thursday.

Will Sammon of The Athletic reports that Bo Bichette will exercise his $42 million player option to remain with the Mets for the 2027 season.

Coming off a disappointing 2026 season, Bo Bichette is staying with the New York Mets as he looks to rebound next year.

Bo Bichette reportedly will exercise his $42 million player option for 2027, giving the Mets clarity about their infield and payroll following a disappointing season.

Jeremiyah Love is expected to return to the field for the Cardinals on Sunday after missing the past two weeks with an ankle injury.

Jeremiyah Love (ankle) was limited in Wednesday’s practice. Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur said Love would be listed as limited for Wednesday’s practice. The 21-year-old rookie was moving around well during the media-viewing portion of practice and certainly has a good chance to play in Week 8.

The Arizona Cardinals updated the injury statuses of Jeremiyah Love and Michael Wilson before Week 8 vs. the Dallas Cowboys.

The Cardinals plan to have running back Jeremiyah Love back in the lineup when they face the Cowboys this Sunday.

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs will play Sunday at the Jacksonville Jaguars despite his trade request, head coach Shane Steichen told reporters on Friday.

Colts wide receiver Josh Downs is requesting a trade amid the team's rebuilding efforts, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler on Wednesday.

Josh Downs' reported trade request follows the Indianapolis Colts' roster overhaul that sent Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner packing this week.

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Lamar Jackson has missed the last three games with an ankle injury. Here's what the Ravens HC had to say about the QB's availability for Week 8.

Lamar Jackson was a full participant in practice for the Baltimore Ravens, which suggests his latest injury saga could be over sooner rather than later

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson takes a major step toward returning from injury ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Bills.

Lamar Jackson practiced fully Thursday, while Kyle Hamilton, Roquan Smith and Vega Ioane returned as limited participants before Ravens-Bills