The New York Giants missed a two-point try with 28 seconds left as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers held on for a 25-23 win at MetLife Stadium. Tom Brady threw for 279 yards and two TD’s as Tampa Bay improved to 6-and-2. Daniel Jones threw two TD’s and two picks as New York fell to 1-and-7.
The NFL is suspending Chicago Bears receiver Javon Wims two games for punching New Orleans Saints safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson during Sunday’s game in Chicago. NFL Network reports Wims told Bears personnel that Gardner-Johnson had spit on him. Gardner-Johnson denies that claim.
The NFL is making plans that could expand the postseason field to 16 teams. ESPN reports the NFL competition committee is expected to propose a 16-team playoff to owners as a coronavirus pandemic contingency plan. The expanded playoff scenario would be in the event if games are lost due to the virus. Under the plan, four division champions and four wild-card teams from each conference would compete in the postseason.