Five years ago quarterbacks around the league threw for an average of 240.2 yards per game. Now that has plummeted to 212.3 ...

The NFL’s tiebreaking procedures begin with determining each teams' place within their division, and are then rolled forward ...

The NFL provided a slightly perplexing explanation for why Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely's touchdown was overturned.

The Patriots cannot clinch the No. 1 seed in Week 17. The only thing that New England can clinch in Week 17 is the AFC East. The Patriots can do this by beating the New York Jets and Buffalo ...

The NFL’s overtime rules have evolved through the years, and there is an important new rule in that has been added for the 2025 regular season. It wasn’t until 1974 that the NFL adopted overtime for ...

The NFL receives considerable criticism for its rulebook and the way the league compensates referees for officiating games. It has been a point of contention for years, with many fans clamoring for ...

Franchise player -- it’s more than a buzzword. Every season, coaches and commentators declare certain stars “franchise players,” often referring to key leaders who have demonstrated a vocal commitment ...

On Sunday, New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields was forced to exit the team's Week 2 matchup against the Buffalo Bills after hitting his head on the field. Fields was checked out for a concussion ...

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Detroit Lions had a crazy finish to their Week 16 game. Here's what former NFL official and CBS Sports rules analyst said about the play.

NFL Concussion Protocol: In the high-impact world of the NFL, every head hit carries significant risk — and the league has developed a rigorous concussion protocol to protect players from returning ...