9+ min ago (284+ words) It didn't take long for Omarion Hampton to make an impact in his return from injured reserve. The Chargers running back caught a touchdown pass from Justin Herbert just minutes after their "Monday Night Football" matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles kicked off at SoFi Stadium. The rookie, who was the No. 22 overall pick in April's NFL draft, didn't start the game " Kimani Vidal did " but once he got in, he chewed up yards. He ran for 11 on his first carry, and then grabbed a four-yard score from Herbert to give Los Angeles a 7-0 lead early in the first quarter. Hampton had missed Los Angeles' last seven games while dealing with a broken ankle he suffered against the Commanders in Week 5. He had the two best games of his young career in the two weeks prior, going over 100 total scrimmage yards…...

1+ hour, 17+ min ago (115+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. Before tearing his Achilles tendon Sunday, Jones was on his way to a payday this coming offseason. For QB-needy teams, the options look thin. One of the most deflating scenes of this NFL season occurred Sunday in Jacksonville when Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones, already playing with a significant injury to his left leg, crumpled to the turf after throwing a pass. He grabbed at the back of his lower right leg, then slammed his helmet in frustration while being examined by the medical staff....

1+ hour, 34+ min ago (328+ words) Zach Ertz's season is officially over. Could his career be over as well? The Washington Commanders on Monday confirmed the veteran tight end sustained a torn ACL "in his right knee on Sunday when Minnesota safety Jay Ward hit a leaping Ertz while he was trying to catch a pass. The 35-year-old Ertz was helped to a cart on the sideline, where he was emotional as teammates came to offer encouragement. Ertz, in his "13th NFL season and his second with "the Commanders, posted 50 receptions for 504 yards and four touchdowns this season. Playing on a one-year contract, Ertz is set to be a free agent with his future very much in the air. "He "has meant a lot to our team, both on and off the field," Washington coach Dan Quinn said Monday. "He's "been an ideal teammate to help "set…...

1+ hour, 35+ min ago (547+ words) CINCINNATI -- Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson will likely miss the rest of the season after unergoing core muscle surgery later this week, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Monday. The reigning All-Pro selection is dealing with an undisclosed issue that has sidelined him for the last five games. Earlier in the day, Bengals coach Zac Taylor said Hendrickson was seeing a specialist to gather more information on the issue that has impacted his season. That meeting indicated that a procedure will be required after rest and rehab did not repair the injury, sources told Schefter. It ends a season that has not been a pleasant one for all parties involved. In Week 6 against Green Bay, Hendrickson suffered what was initially termed as a back injury. He did not return for the second half of the team's loss to the Packers....

1+ hour, 42+ min ago (165+ words) The Los Angeles Chargers were looking to get off to a fast start on "Monday Night Football" at SoFi Stadium against the reigning Super Bowl champions, the Philadelphia Eagles. One Chargers player, Ladd McConkey, was also hoping to get in on the action. But he's gotten off to a really slow start. McConkey wasn't involved in the Chargers' touchdown play in the first quarter, but rookie Omarion Hampton, who returned to the lineup on Monday night, got on the board. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, still dealing with a bandage on his left, non-throwing hand, was able to hit Hampton for a score. back like he never left " Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) December 9, 2025 So, what's up with McConkey? So far, McConkey, who played his college ball with the Georgia Bulldogs, doesn't have a catch. He's only been targeted once by Herbert…...

1+ hour, 55+ min ago (216+ words) He has meant a lot to our team, both on and off the field," Quinn said. The 35-year-old Ertz was injured when he was hit on an incomplete pass from backup quarterback Marcus Mariota in the third quarter of Washington's 31-0 loss at the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. I hate seeing those happen. Got a chance to connect with Zach last night a little bit, just because I've had a relationship with him," Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell said. I've always just thought the absolute world of him as a player." This was Ertz's second season with the Commanders and his 13th in the NFL. He ranks fifth in league history among tight ends with 825 catches. Ertz has 50 catches for 504 yards and four touchdowns this season " all of which rank second on the team, which is 3-10 after losing eight games in a row....

2+ hour, 20+ min ago (40+ words) Despite leaving Week 14 against the Jets with a rib injury, De'Von Achane appears to be trending in the right direction to play in a crucial Week 15 for fantasy managers. Achane should be ready for Week 15 vs. Steelers...

2+ hour, 24+ min ago (34+ words) Patrick Daugherty and Kyle Dvorchak explain why fantasy managers can expect a significant "downgrade" for all of the Colts' fantasy-relevant pieces following Daniel Jones' Achilles injury. Jones' injury creates huge fantasy ripple effects...

2+ hour, 39+ min ago (277+ words) Left guard Ben Bredeson, who left Sunday's game with a knee injury, was undergoing an MRI Monday afternoon, Bowles said. Safety Tykee Smith left Sunday's game with a stinger and was evaluated for a ... Coming off his worst passing performance of the season, Baker Mayfield could have two of his best receivers return Thursday night against Atlanta Head coach Todd Bowles said Monday that both Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan are "in play" to be active against the Falcons.In addition, left tackle Tristan Wirfs missed Sunday's loss to the Saints with an oblique injury, but he also is expected to return Bowles said the short week had little to do with their decision not to play Evans or McMillan against the Saints."That wasn't some of the thought process," Bowles said "It was just the way they got hurt…...

2+ hour, 43+ min ago (397+ words) Colts QB Riley Leonard is considered "week to week" with a strained ligament in his knee, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. That's a more pessimistic report than we got earlier today and has Leonard sounding very iffy for Sunday's game vs. the Seahawks. Meanwhile, the Colts are having QB Philip Rivers in for a workout on Tuesday. Yeah, that Philip Rivers. The 44-year-old has not played since 2020 but has plenty of familiarity with HC Shane Steichen's offense. Steichen was Rivers' QBs coach with the Chargers from 2016 to 2019 and interim OC in 2019. We'll see where this goes over the next couple of days, but Rivers is no more than a speculative stash in 2-QB and superflex leagues. And even there, we wouldn't go dropping anyone of value for him. Colts QB Riley Leonard is considered "week to week" with a strained…...