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Manning 77-yarder to Cruz rallies Giants 27-23
Robert Griffin III came to the New York-metropolitan area and put on a show. He ran. He threw. He dodged New York Giants' defenders with breakaway ...
Falcons soar to top of AP Pro32 NFL power rankings
A close call on the field, a clear win in the AP Pro32 NFL power rankings. The Atlanta Falcons soared to the top of the rankings Tuesday after a 23-20 ...
RG3' 76-yard run leads Redskins over Vikings 38-26
One week after his first NFL concussion, Robert Griffin III ran more, ran smarter, ran bigger. And won. He left the Minnesota Vikings in his wake, ...
RG3 runs for 138 yards; Redskins top Vikings 38-26
Robert Griffin III's concussion was on everyone's mind as he dropped back on a third-and-6, with the Washington Redskins trying to put the game away.
Peterson set to return to scene of knee injury
The image, and the pain, is still fresh in Adrian Peterson's mind. He remembers taking the handoff and bursting for three yards before Redskins safety ...
Robert Griffin III returns to Redskins' practice
There was a major sigh of relief at Redskins Park Wednesday when Washington rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III practiced and showed no effects from ...
Redskins say RG3 'looks good' after concussion
Robert Griffin III felt good enough to attend something called a Rookie Success Program meeting Monday morning and seemed, by all accounts, to be ...
5-0 Falcons knock out RG3, beat Redskins 24-17
Robert Griffin III isn't the type of quarterback to run out of bounds, and Sean Weatherspoon knew it. The Atlanta Falcons linebacker kept up the ...
Redskins QB Griffin leaves loss with concussion
After taking a shot to his helmet while scrambling to try to avoid a sack, Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III stayed face-down for a ...
RG3 leads last-minute drive to beat Bucs 24-22
Down a point and needing a field goal to win, Robert Griffin III held his poise and kept making plays. Even when the headset in his helmet failed.
Belichick fined 50K, Kyle Shanahan 25K by NFL
The NFL fined New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick $50,000 and Washington Redskins assistant Kyle Shanahan $25,000 on Wednesday for their conduct ...
Column: NFL deserves every bad call it gets
Remember this a year or two from now, when a video of the final play of Monday night's Packers-Seahawks game turns up on a blooper reel: It wasn't all ...
Redskins' Kyle Shanahan takes blame for penalty
Washington Redskins offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan accepted responsibility Monday for his unsportsmanlike conduct penalty during the final ...
Coaches Fox, Del Rio fined for abusing officials
The NFL fined Broncos coach John Fox $30,000 and defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio $25,000 on Monday for arguing with replacement officials a week ...
More uproar about replacement officials
Replacement officials are getting to Bill Belichick, too. The New England Patriots coach grabbed the arm of an official as they were leaving the field ...
Dalton outshines RG3; Bengals top Redskins 38-31
On the first play of the game, quarterback Andy Dalton lined up wide right, rookie receiver Mohamed Sanu took the shotgun snap, and A.J. Green darted ...
Redskins' RG3 says he can take hits, chides Rams
Pushed and shoved throughout a game he felt was "unprofessional" and "dirty," Robert Griffin III finally heard the obvious from one of the St.
Replacement officials taking heat
One official was pulled from duty because he's a fan. Another negated a touchdown without ever throwing a penalty flag. Several others had difficulty ...
Column: Time to replace the NFL replacements
It's time to stop playing games with the games. By now even the casual fan has figured it out it's just not working. The NFL's replacement referees ...
Rams rally in 2nd half, beat Redskins 31-28
One snap in and the St. Louis Rams were already down a touchdown to Robert Griffin III & Co. In the middle of the second quarter, the deficit was 15 ...
Pats' Hernandez, Jags' Gabbert leave with injuries
Aaron Hernandez left Gillette Stadium in a walking boot and carrying crutches. Not exactly a welcome sight for Tom Brady and the New England Patriots.
RG3: 1st rookie QB to win Week 1 player of week
Robert Griffin III is the first rookie quarterback to win an offensive player of the week award after his debut game. The NFL announced Wednesday that ...
49ers, Cowboys, Redskins, Jets start well
Yes, it's one game in a four-month season. Many teams that sizzle in September disappear in December. Yet the statements made by the 49ers, Cowboys, ...
Griffin stars and Redskins down Saints 40-32
Robert Griffin III lifted his head from the Superdome turf so he could witness the fruits of his sacrifice, then raised both arms in the air as he ...
Griffin shines as Redskins down Saints, 40-32
Robert Griffin III brought his Heisman Trophy swagger to New Orleans and made his NFL debut look like a Big Easy. Showing a veteran's composure by ...