Best, worst of NFL Week 14: 49ers roll, Bills get crucial win while Jets and Bears pull early upsets
NFL Nation reporters react to all the action, answering lingering questions coming out of each game. Here's what we learned from Week 14.
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49ers long snapper uses sign language to troll DK Metcalf
The 49ers' Week 14 win over the Seahawks came with multiple celebratory posts -- including a message for DK Metcalf.
Reports: Guardians, C Hedges agree on $4M deal
The Cleveland Guardians are reuniting with Austin Hedges, agreeing on Sunday with the popular catcher on a $4 million, one-year contract, according to multiple reports, two months removed from the veteran helping the Texas Rangers to a World Series title.
Garrett: Officiating was 'travesty' in Browns' win
New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr and starting center Erik McCoy said Sunday that there's no issue between them after two were caught on camera yelling at each other in the third quarter of the Saints' 28-6 victory over the Carolina Panthers.
Browns QB Flacco named starter for rest of 2023
QB Joe Flacco led the Browns to a 31-27 win over the Jaguars on Sunday. Afterwards, coach Kevin Stefanski committed to Flacco as his starter for the rest of the season.
Marlins get Bethancourt in trade with Guardians
Christian Bethancourt, who hit .225 with 11 homers and 33 RBIs for Tampa Bay before he was acquired by Cleveland after the season, has been traded to the Marlins.
Joe Flacco throws 3 TD passes, Browns pick Trevor Lawrence 3 times in 31-27 win vs Jags
— When Joe Flacco arrived three weeks ago, Browns star Myles Garrett had his suspicions about what the 38-year-old quarterback had left.
Joe Flacco and David Bell connect on 4th down for 41-yard TD (0:23)
Browns' Joe Flacco connects with David Bell on fourth down for third TD pass
Flacco became the first Browns quarterback with at least three TD passes of 30 yards since 1980.
Kareem Hunt takes the direct snap and pushes his way into the end zone (0:22)
Flacco and Njoku connect for 2nd TD of the first half (0:24)
Joe Flacco finds David Njoku wide open for a 34-yard TD (0:22)
Jake Trotter ESPN Staff Writer
Browns inactives vs. Jags CB Denzel Ward LB Mohamoud Diabate C Luke Wypler E Isaiah McGuire DT Siaki Ika T Dawand Jones
Ranking the 50 best players in the college football transfer portal
We're ranking the best players in the portal by past production, interest from major programs and potential to contribute to a new team.
Source: Browns, S Delpit reach 3-year extension
The Browns and safety Grant Delpit have agreed on a three-year, $36 million contract extension, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Flacco, not rookie, will start for Browns vs. Jags
Joe Flacco is expected to start at quarterback Sunday for the Browns.
Cowboys' color rush, Giants' throwbacks among NFL's top Week 14 uniforms
The Saints will also be throwing it back, while the Bolts go all-navy. Here's a rundown of how every team playing on Sunday and Monday will look.
Jags' Lawrence starting despite high ankle sprain
Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is starting Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns, six days after suffering a high ankle sprain.
Penn State rallies from 18 down in second half to defeat Ohio State 83-80
— Ace Baldwin Jr.'s 3-pointer with 32 seconds remaining cappped a rally from an 18-point second-half deficit and Penn State held on to defeat Ohio State 83-80 on Saturday night.
Shohei Ohtani surpasses biggest active contracts in MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Othani's massive deal crushes the other largest contracts across North American sports -- and it's not even close.
Browns WR Cooper clears concussion protocol
Six days after suffering a concussion, Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper has cleared the protocol and is in line to play against the Jaguars.
Best available quarterbacks in the transfer portal: How Dillon Gabriel fits at Oregon
Let's rank the top available signal-callers in the transfer portal, each of whom has starting experience.
Tim Tebow gives his advice to the Heisman finalists (1:16)
Marvin Harrison Jr. says he doesn't have bragging rights over his dad yet (1:13)
Last-minute sleepers, buzz, nuggets and predictions for NFL Week 14
Can Jordan Love stay hot? Is Isaiah Likely worth starting in fantasy? Will Austin Ekeler get back on track? Our experts have the latest.
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NFL: 2023 AFC North Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 10 | 3 | 0 | .769 | 361 | 218 |
| Cleveland | 8 | 5 | 0 | .615 | 289 | 272 |
| Pittsburgh | 7 | 6 | 0 | .538 | 210 | 250 |
| Cincinnati | 7 | 6 | 0 | .538 | 280 | 287 |
NBA: 2023-24 Central Standings
NCAAF: 2023 Big Ten - East Standings
| TEAM | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 9-0 | 13-0 |
| Ohio State | 8-1 | 11-1 |
| Penn State | 7-2 | 10-2 |
| Maryland | 4-5 | 7-5 |
| Rutgers | 3-6 | 6-6 |
| Michigan State | 2-7 | 4-8 |
| Indiana | 1-8 | 3-9 |