Articles filed under NFL
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Longtime NFL executive Ernie Accorsi dies at 84Sep 20, 2026 1:44 pm - NEW YORK — Longtime NFL executive Ernie Accorsi, who built the New York Giants core that won the Super Bowl twice after his retirement has died. He was 84. The Giants and...
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Inside the Bears’ ‘chess match’ vs. Vikings defensive coordinator Brian FloresSep 19, 2026 2:12 pm - Week 2 presents a matchup between Brian Flores’ blitz-happy Vikings defense and Ben Johnson’s high-flying Bears offense, which put up a league-high 59 points in a season-opening win over the Carolina Panthers.
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5 things to watch in Chicago Bears home opener — including Minnesota Vikings QB news — plus Week 2 predictionsSep 18, 2026 9:26 pm - The Chicago Bears return to Soldier Field for their home opener Sunday (noon, Fox-32) against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 2 action. It will be the Bears’ first meaning...
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Vikings will start Carson Wentz at QB vs. Bears with Kyler Murray still in concussion protocolSep 18, 2026 3:04 pm - MINNEAPOLIS — Carson Wentz will start at quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, with Kyler Murray still in the NFL concussion protocol and ruled out for the gam...
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Josh Allen opens the Bills’ new stadium with a 5-TD outing in a 41-31 win over the LionsSep 17, 2026 10:48 pm - ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Josh Allen quickly put his stamp on the Buffalo Bills' new stadium that’s been aptly dubbed “The House that Allen built.” Allen threw three touchdown...
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Pressing questions after the Bears’ season-opening winSep 17, 2026 9:37 am - What are some of the biggest overreactions and underreactions after the Bears’ opening win? The Tribune’s Brad Biggs, Sean Hammond and Phil Thompson discuss in this week’s pressing questions.
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Former Chicago Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen formally charged in alleged drunken driving incidentSep 16, 2026 4:28 pm - INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts receiver Keenan Allen will face two misdemeanor charges in an alleged drunken driving incident, according to court records. The six-time...
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Mike Ditka is back in Chicago, which still feels like homeSep 15, 2026 2:48 pm - On an idyllic Chicago summer day, a coach looks out his high-rise window over the city that was his. Mike Ditka is in a good place, yes, but more than that, he is where he belongs.
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Four things learned from the Bears, including CBs looking to bounce backSep 14, 2026 7:22 pm - The Bears didn’t have to worry about rust coming into a new season. They were more concerned about melting.
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Ben Johnson wants Bears to be top-scoring offense in NFL history. They're off to a good startSep 13, 2026 7:29 pm - CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bears coach Ben Johnson said last month that winning the Super Bowl isn't enough for him. He wants to have the highest-scoring offense in NFL history. I...