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Chiefs face surprising must-win road game against Broncos
The Kansas City Chiefs have ruled the AFC West since Peyton Manning retired a decade ago, but their streak of nine straight division titles is in jeopardy.,Kansas City (5-4) travels to Denver on Sunday for a game that will either put the Chiefs back in the division race or leave them battling for a ...

Ravens hint at utilizing Keaton Mitchell more vs. lowly Browns
With Derrick Henry dominating the Baltimore Ravens' backfield and Justice Hill serving as a solid backup, there are not very many carries left for anyone else.,That may change soon, however, as heading into Baltimore's road game against the Cleveland Browns (2-7) on Sunday, Keaton Mitchell could see...

Seeking 4th straight win, Chargers out to expand Jags' woes
The last time the Jaguars and Chargers met, Jacksonville pulled off a historic comeback, rallying from down 27-0 to stun Los Angeles 31-30 in an AFC wild-card playoff game in January 2023.,This time, it's the Jaguars who are coming off a historic loss.,Jacksonville (5-4) endured the largest blown le...

Brock Purdy may be back under center for 49ers at Cardinals
San Francisco and Arizona are in separate stages of quarterback drama as they prepare to conclude their season series Sunday in Phoenix.,The 49ers (6-4) likely will have a choice between Brock Purdy and fill-in Mac Jones as they go for a series sweep and push for their fourth playoff appearance in f...

Even at 7-2, Rams, Seahawks vie for NFC West lead
Looking for who has the edge when the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams play this week?,Good luck.,The Seahawks and Rams are tied atop the NFC West with 7-2 records and riding four-game winning streaks into Sunday's showdown in Inglewood, Calif.,The Seahawks and Rams are the only two teams in th...

Bengals' Joe Flacco, Steelers' Aaron Rodgers set for rematch of thrilling finish
Two AFC North teams struggling for consistency meet Sunday when the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Cincinnati Bengals in a rematch of a dramatic finish from mid-October.,On Oct. 16 in Cincinnati, Joe Flacco outdueled Aaron Rodgers and led the Bengals back from a one-point deficit in the final two minu...

Bears, Vikings renew rivalry in 'completely different matchup'
The Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings already have faced each other once this season.,If you ask Bears coach Ben Johnson, that matchup is ancient history. He thinks the sequel will barely resemble the original when the Bears (6-3) square off against the Vikings (4-5) on Sunday afternoon in Minneap...

Take flight or take cover? Lions prepare for worst at NFC-best Philly
Head coach Dan Campbell warned his Detroit Lions to be prepared for flying objects on and off the field when they visit the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night.,On the field, he is concerned about quarterback Jalen Hurts and the Eagles (7-2).,On the sidelines, he sounds worried about his Lions (6-3)...

Panthers, Falcons look to right ship in divisional showdown
It's hard to call this week a ‘must-win' for a pair of NFC South foes, but the clock is ticking for the reeling Atlanta Falcons and visiting Carolina Panthers, who meet Sunday afternoon.,Atlanta (3-6) brings a four-game losing streak into Week 11, and will have to quickly turn things around if it's ...

Packers desperate for win, draw new coach, QB at Giants
As he embarks on a quest to steer the New York Giants toward respectability, interim head coach Mike Kafka leads the team to the field without purported franchise quarterback Jaxson Dart.,Dart entered concussion protocol on Sunday and Kafka named veteran Jameis Winston as the rookie's replacement wh...

Cam Ward refreshed, ready for second half as Titans take on Texans
Even by most rookie quarterback standards, the Tennessee Titans' Cam Ward has had a rough initiation to the NFL.,But after a bye week, Ward says he's ready to go for Tennessee's final eight games, beginning Sunday when the Titans host the Houston Texans in Nashville.,Ward has thrown for 1,760 yards ...

Buccaneers-Bills a battle of '18 classmates Josh Allen, Baker Mayfield
Josh Allen is the reigning NFL MVP, while Baker Mayfield was the No. 1 overall pick of their draft class.,The two gems who entered the league in 2018 square off Sunday when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers battle the Buffalo Bills on Sunday afternoon in Orchard Park, N.Y.,Allen was the seventh overall selec...

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson (knee) sits out practice
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson did not participate in practice on Wednesday, though it's unclear what that might mean regarding his availability for Baltimore's road game Sunday against the Cleveland Browns.,The team listed the cause of his absence as a knee injury.,Jackson absorbed several hard h...

Dolphins ride RB De'Von Achane into NFL's historic Madrid game with Commanders
NFL history will be made Sunday when Washington and Miami play the league's first ever regular-season game in Madrid, Spain.,Neither of the teams on the card at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, the renovated home of global soccer powerhouse Real Madrid, arrived in Spain in their respective conference's pl...

Patriots rule out RB Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) for clash vs. Jets
New England Patriots starting running back Rhamondre Stevenson will miss his third straight game after being ruled out with a toe injury for Thursday night's home game against the New York Jets.,Stevenson's absence in last Sunday's 28-23 road win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers helped pave the way for...

49ers QB Brock Purdy could return to starting role vs. Cardinals
The San Francisco 49ers plan to push Brock Purdy aggressively in practice this week with the hope he will start Sunday's road game against the Arizona Cardinals.,Purdy last played in Week 4 when he aggravated a toe injury during a loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. He initially hurt the toe in the se...

Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving limited in return to practice
Running back Bucky Irving participated in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' walkthrough practice Wednesday, his first action since sustaining foot and shoulder injuries in Week 4.,"It was a walkthrough," head coach Todd Bowles said. "He was limited today. We'll see what he does tomorrow and Friday. It's goo...

Reports: Ravens QB Lamar Jackson sits out practice
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson did not participate in practice on Wednesday, multiple media outlets reported.,Jackson absorbed several hard hits but finished Sunday's 27-19 victory against the Minnesota Vikings. ,He previously missed three games with a hamstring injury, replaced by Coope...

Vikes open 21-day window for C Ryan Kelly (concussion)
The Minnesota Vikings opened the 21-day practice window Wednesday for center Ryan Kelly, who was placed on injured reserve after suffering two concussions in the first month of the season.,Kelly, 32, started the first two games this season before missing Week 3 in concussion protocol. He returned to...
Joe Burrow’s 2025 Return Will Determine Cincinnati Bengals’ Playoff Fate
Joe Burrow enters a 21-day practice window, with the Bengals’ playoff hopes hinging on his return and upcoming key games in the AFC North....