The Cincinnati Bengals kept their season alive with a pivotal 32–14 victory over the Baltimore Ravens. The win not only snapped momentum for a divisional rival, but also breathed life back into Cincinnati’s slim postseason hopes. At 4–8, the Bengals are still in must-win mode, but the win keeps them mathematically—though not comfortably—alive in the…
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Why Is There a Black Friday NFL Game?
The National Football League has long been associated with Thanksgiving Day football, a tradition dating back to the 1930s. For decades, Thanksgiving was known as a showcase for marquee matchups featuring teams like the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys. Recently, the NFL expanded that tradition to include the entire holiday weekend, which led to the…
Vanderbilt’s Clark Lea lands 6-year extension
In the midst of a historic season for Vanderbilt, the school agreed to a new contract with coach Clark Lea with the aim of keeping Vanderbil…
Burrow, defense help Bengals stun Ravens on Thanksgiving Night
Joe Burrow threw two second-half touchdown passes in his return for Cincinnati, and the Bengals snapped Baltimore’s five-game winning …
Cowboys take down Chiefs 31-28 on Thanksgiving to extend win streak
Dak Prescott threw for two touchdowns, Malik Davis sprinted 43 yards for a score and the Dallas Cowboys overcame two fourth down TD throws f…
Jeremy Fears leads No. 11 Michigan State to victory over No. 16 North Carolina
Jeremy Fears Jr. scored 19 points and No. 11 Michigan State pulled away to beat No. 16 North Carolina 74-58 in the Fort Myers Tip-Off on Thu…
Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers (wrist) full participant in practice
For the first time since fracturing his left wrist Nov. 16, Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was a full participant in practice.
After …
Love’s 4 TD passes lead Packers past Lions on Thanksgiving
Jordan Love converted a pair of fourth downs with touchdown passes in the first half and finished with a career-high-matching four TD throws…
Giants’ Jaxson Dart to return vs. Patriots after clearing concussion protocol
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart is set to return Monday against the New England Patriots after clearing concussion protocol, the tea…
What are the John Madden patches on NFL Thanksgiving team uniforms?
John Madden’s legacy is woven into the very fabric of football. From leading the Raiders to a Super Bowl victory, to revolutionizing NFL broadcasting with his energetic commentary and love for turducken, Madden became more than a coach and analyst—he became the face of Thanksgiving football. In 2025, the NFL continues to celebrate his lasting…