8:42 PM ET MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Vikings kick returner Kene Nwangwu returned a kickoff 97 yards for a touchdown in the third quarter Thursday night, allowing the Vikings to tie the back-and-forth game with the New England Patriots 23-23. Nwangwu returned two kickoffs for touchdowns in 2021 but hadn’t scored yet in 2022. He is

6:31 PM ET Alaina GetzenbergESPN DETROIT — It’s in the biggest moments, Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs said while wearing a Dog bone necklace, when he feels the most comfortable. And that paid off for the Bills in a big way in the team’s 28-25 Thanksgiving Day win over the Detroit Lions. After surrendering

6:40 PM ET Stephen HolderESPN INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay pushed back on recent characterizations of his handling of the team’s coaching change and firing of coach Frank Reich, telling ESPN, “It’s not personal. It’s the very opposite from being personal.” Irsay’s comments were prompted in part by statements made by Philadelphia Eagles

2:10 PM ET Alaina GetzenbergESPN DETROIT — Buffalo Bills pass-rusher Von Miller is expected to undergo an MRI on Friday after he exited the 28-25 win against the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving with a knee injury. A source told ESPN the team is “cautiously optimistic” that Miller was able to avoid serious damage but will

4:41 PM ET The Atlanta Falcons released wide receiver Bryan Edwards on Thursday, less than a year after acquiring him from the Las Vegas Raiders. Edwards, 24, never seemed to find a role with the Falcons, appearing in seven games with three catches for 15 yards on five total targets. After Week 2, Edwards never

7:10 PM ET AJ MassESPN Staff Writer Close Fantasy football, baseball and college basketball contributor. Author of book, “Yes, It’s Hot in Here.” Whom should you start? Whom should you sit? To help you set your fantasy football lineups and avoid starting a player who won’t be in the lineup, we’ll post fantasy-relevant updates and

4:07 PM ET Alaina Getzenberg Eric Woodyard DETROIT — The Buffalo Bills might want to play on Thanksgiving every season. They improved to 3-0 in Thanksgiving games over the past four seasons, the latest a 28-25 thriller over the Detroit Lions. After the Lions tied the game late, the Bills took over with 23 seconds

Nov 23, 2022 Todd Archer Close ESPN Staff Writer Covered NFL since 1997, Cowboys since 2003 Previously covered Bengals and Dolphins Lives in Dallas area with his wife and two children Eric Woodyard Thanksgiving Day to sports fans is as much about football as it is about the traditional turkey dinner. From high school football

4:30 PM ET ESPN staff The Week 12 NFL schedule for the 2022 season begins with three Thanksgiving Day matchups, and we’ve got you covered with what you need to know. Our NFL Nation reporters bring us the keys to every game and a bold prediction for each matchup. Additionally, ESPN Stats & Information provides

Nov 24, 2022 EAGAN, Minn. — Kevin O’Connell’s football world was settling nicely in the summer of 2009. The quarterback immediately ahead of him on the New England Patriots‘ depth chart had been traded away. The Patriots had added two free agent quarterbacks as depth, but O’Connell — a third-round draft pick the previous year