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Anticipated matchup between Rams' Jared Goff and Tampa Bay's Jameis Winston isn't likely
It had the makings of a marquee matchup, a potential duel between the top picks in the last two NFL drafts.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston, the No. 1 pick in 2015, going up against Rams quarterback Jared Goff, this year’s No. 1 pick.
That was the thought in late April anyway.
Five months later, Winston is ready for a rematch with the Rams. Goff is … on hold.
When the Rams visit Raymond James Stadium on Sunday, Winston will have his sights set on exploiting a Rams defense ranked ninth in the NFL against the pass but still searching for an answer at cornerback.
Goff is expected to be on the sideline as the Rams’ backup...
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Jul 26, 2013; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots cornerback Alfonzo Dennard (37) stretches during training camp at the practice fields of Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stew Milne-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-139126
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Anticipated matchup between Rams' Jared Goff and Tampa Bay's Jameis Winston isn't likely
It had the makings of a marquee matchup, a potential duel between the top picks in the last two NFL drafts.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston, the No. 1 pick in 2015, going up against Rams quarterback Jared Goff, this year’s No. 1 pick.
...
Jacoby Brissett thumb injury could force Patriots to search for another QB
The New England Patriots could be looking for yet another quarterback — or two — after third-stringer Jacoby Brissett injured his right thumb in Thursday night's victory over the Houston Texans.
Brissett was shown on the sidelines with the...
Seahawks' Michael Bennett on national anthem protests: 'You need a white guy to join the fight'
Colin Kaepernick started a movement in professional sports by choosing not to stand during the national anthem to raise awareness to social injustice, with several players around the NFL staging similar protests of their own.
But Seattle Seahawks...
Patriots blank Texans, 27-0, behind rookie QB Jacoby Brissett
Another week, another new quarterback, another win for the New England Patriots.
Jacoby Brissett had a 27-yard touchdown run in his first NFL start at quarterback, LeGarrette Blount added scoring runs of one and 41 yards, and the Patriots beat...
Sam Farmer predicts Thursday's Houston Texans at New England Patriots game
NFL Thursday
HOUSTON (2-0) AT NEW ENGLAND (2-0)
TV: Channel 2, NFL Network, 5:15 p.m. PDT
Line: Texans by 1
Over/under: 40 ½
Sam Farmer’s pick: The Patriots are scary at home, even with rookie Jacoby Brissett at quarterback. But...
Cleveland Browns, New England Patriots already at the bottom of the quarterback barrel
It’s Week 3 in the NFL, so it must be time for Quarterback No. 3 in Cleveland.
Yes, the bad-luck Browns are on their fifth starting quarterback in their last five games, their 26th since relaunching as a franchise in 1999. Rookie Cody Kessler from USC...
Should the New England Patriots give Peyton Manning a call? Boomer Esiason thinks so
The New England Patriots might have a tricky situation at quarterback the next couple weeks.
The legendary Peyton Manning just so happens to have a lot of time on his hands these days.
All of which led CBS football analyst Boomer Esiason to a simple...
Patriots win despite Garopollo's injury; Giants, Steelers, Ravens and Texans improve to 2-0
Jimmy Garoppolo had three, first-half touchdown passes before leaving in the second quarter with a right shoulder injury as the New England Patriots outlasted the Miami Dolphins 31-24 on Sunday.
It was the Patriots' eighth straight home victory...
Sam Farmer's Week 2 NFL picks
The Times’ NFL writer, Sam Farmer, examines this week’s matchups. Lines according to Pregame.com (O/U = over/under). Last week’s record 12-4 (.750); Using point spreads with the scores Farmer predicted, the record against the spread last week would have...
Rams doubled their worth by moving to Los Angeles, Forbes says
The Dallas Cowboys are still the NFL's most valuable franchise, but the Rams are rising fast and could soon challenge for that top spot.
According to Forbes, which Wednesday released its annual list of the NFL’s most valuable teams, the Cowboys are...
Patriots win in Jimmy Garoppolo's first start
No Tom Brady. No Rob Gronkowski. No room for error against one of the NFL’s best teams in one of the least hospitable stadiums.
No problem. Not for New England’s Jimmy Garoppolo.
The third-year quarterback, starting in place of the suspended Brady...
Rams will log a lot of air miles and they'll need to take flight on field too
Since the NFL approved their return to Los Angeles in January the Rams have been on the move, sometimes dizzyingly so.
A team meeting in Manhattan Beach. Off-season workouts in Oxnard. Training camp in Orange County and now a temporary home in Thousand...
You asked for it: Sam Farmer has the answers about quarterbacks, coaches and teams to watch
The NFL season is just underway, meaning there are a lot more questions than answers. Here are 25 of them to ponder:
In terms of power rankings, how are the rookie quarterbacks stacking up?
Rank the most intriguing four this way: Dak Prescott,...
Sam Farmer's NFL Week 1 picks
The Times’ NFL columnist, Sam Farmer, examines this week’s matchups. Lines according to Pregame.com (O/U = over/under). His record picking winners last season was 156-100 (.609). Using point spreads with the scores Farmer predicted, his record against the...
Brees agrees to shorter extension
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees decided against holding out for the lengthy contract extension he coveted and took one for the team.
Brees agreed to new contract that keeps him in New Orleans through the 2017 season, and a person...
Brady to do his time after preseason loss
See you again in five weeks, Tom Brady.
With a four-game suspension for his role in the Deflategate scandal beginning in just a few days, Brady played the first half Thursday night in the New England Patriots’ preseason finale against the New...
Solid group of tight ends should help Rams' passing game
Lance Kendricks streaked down the middle of the field Tuesday and found a seam in the Rams’ first-team defense.
The veteran tight end looked up just as rookie quarterback Jared Goff delivered a perfectly thrown pass that Kendricks hauled in for a...
Ben Affleck blows a bleeping gasket defending Tom Brady
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From ESPN to HBO, can Bill Simmons liven up 'Wednesday'?
There’s an old joke that says when considering the distance from the back of an arena to center stage, it’s the last few feet that are the hardest to cross.
Bill Simmons, former popular columnist for ESPN and founder of the departed sports and...