of the cruelest losses in recent memory, on a clock runoff after officials made a controversial call on the field, and now the Detroit Lions must regroup in time for a tough division game against the Minnesota Vikings.

Redskins defense growing each week

Steelers’ Villanueva: Standing alone for anthem was accidental

10:28 PM

PITTSBURGH -- Steelers offensive tackle Alejandro Villanueva gained national exposure for being the only Pittsburgh player to stand on the field for the national anthem on Sunday, but on Monday he said his separation from the team was unintentional and blamed himself for the occurrence.

Big plays doom Seattle defense

Steelers’ Villanueva: Standing alone for anthem was accidental

9:01 PM

Steelers offensive tackle Alejandro Villanueva gained national exposure for being the only Pittsburgh player to stand on the field for the national anthemon Sunday, but on Monday he said his separation from the team was unintentional and blamed himself for the occurrence.

Chiefs unbeaten but unclean

Why Chiefs were fans of Thursday Night Football

8:26 PM

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- When Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid heard the team's personnel department mention the name of running back Kareem Hunt as a target in this year's draft, he immediately recalled working in his office on Thursday nights last fall.

Koetter bemoans Bucs lack of consistency

Urgent Saints get first victory and head to London

7:56 PM

METAIRIE, La. -- It took three weeks, but the New Orleans Saints defense finally showed improvement from last season. The running game finally had success with Mark Ingram II, Adrian Peterson and Alvin Kamara all contributing. And finally Drew Brees looked