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Rams activate CB Ahkello Witherspoon from injured reserve
The Los Angeles Rams activated cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon from injured reserve and the veteran will be available for Sunday's road game against the Carolina Panthers.,Witherspoon came away from a Week 2 victory over the Tennessee Titans with a broken scapula and has missed the past 2 1/2 months ...
Giants DE Kayvon Thibodeaux (shoulder) out vs. Patriots
Giants defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux will miss his straight game with a shoulder injury that has sidelined him since Nov. 9, interim head coach Mike Kafka said Saturday.,Thibodeaux was injured in a 24-20 loss to the Chicago Bears on Nov. 9 and didn't practice last week leading up to New York's 34-...
Colts rookie TE Tyler Warren (illness) questionable vs. Texans
Indianapolis Colts rookie tight end Tyler Warren was added to the team's injury report as questionable to play against the visiting Houston Texans due to an illness.,Warren, 23, leads the Colts (8-3) in receiving yards with 662 this season. He also has 55 catches and three touchdowns in 11 games sin...
C Frank Ragnow fails physical, will not rejoin Lions
Four-time Pro Bowl center Frank Ragnow's bid to come out of retirement and rejoin the Detroit Lions this season is over.,The Lions announced Saturday morning that Ragnow failed his physical due to a Grade 3 hamstring strain that will prevent his return to action for the remainder of this NFL season....
Jets' Kris Boyd back in hospital due to 'health issues' from shooting
New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd has been hospitalized again, less than two weeks after he suffered a gunshot wound, while police continue to search for the gunman.,Boyd was shot in the early hours of Nov. 16 during a confrontation outside a Midtown Manhattan restaurant. Authorities said the round...
Jets' Kris Boyd back in hospital due to 'health issues' from shooting
New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd has been hospitalized again, less than two weeks after he suffered a gunshot wound, while police continue to search for the gunman.,Boyd was shot in the early hours of Nov. 16 during a confrontation outside a Midtown Manhattan restaurant. Authorities said the round...
Broncos bring 8-game winning streak into clash with Commanders
Two teams coming out of their bye week in opposite directions meet in prime time on Sunday when the Denver Broncos visit the Washington Commanders in Landover, Md.,Denver (9-2) has won eight straight and holds the second seed in the AFC behind the New England Patriots (10-2) and ahead of the Indiana...
Chargers, Raiders both trying to fix painful pass-protection issues
After an extra week to think about a dreadful defeat that has complicated their playoff outlook, the Los Angeles Chargers can savor a matchup with the reeling Las Vegas Chargers on Sunday at Inglewood, Calif.,From there, the road becomes far less predictable.,When last on the field, the Chargers (7-...
Jaguars visit Titans looking to build home-stretch momentum
With six weeks left in the regular season, the Jacksonville Jaguars currently are positioned to make the playoffs in head coach Liam Coen's first season.,The Jaguars are one of three AFC teams with a 7-4 record that occupy the three wild-card spots entering Week 13. Jacksonville is in sixth entering...
49ers focused on limiting damage by Browns' Myles Garrett
Two defenses coming off impressive performances set their targets on history-defying young quarterbacks when the San Francisco 49ers visit the Cleveland Browns on Sunday afternoon.,Brock Purdy will be looking for a third consecutive victory, while Shedeur Sanders will be seeking to deliver the Brown...
Rookie QB Max Brosmer to start as Vikings visit Sam Darnold, Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks will be facing what amounts to a rookie quarterback when they play host to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.,Minnesota is all too familiar with the quarterback at the controls of the Seahawks' offense. ,J.J. McCarthy, a first-round pick in 2024 who missed all of last season after...
Falcons' fading hopes in Kirk Cousins' hands as team visits Jets
Desperate for a win to keep their slim postseason hopes alive, the Atlanta Falcons will look to extend their recent success against the New York Jets on Sunday in East Rutherford, N.J.,Atlanta (4-7), which has won three straight road games against the Jets dating back to 2009, snapped a five-game lo...
As Dolphins rise, Saints strive to stop freefall
The Miami Dolphins are finally headed in a positive direction.,The Dolphins (4-7) were one of the most disappointing teams in the NFL when they lost seven of their first nine games.,But then they routed the Buffalo Bills 30-13 on Nov. 9, beat the Washington Commanders 16-13 in overtime in Madrid and...
Matthew Stafford, surging Rams take aim at Panthers
The Los Angeles Rams are the hottest team in the NFC, but Carolina is among the conference's teams with the most to prove.,The Rams visit the Panthers for Sunday afternoon's game in Charlotte, N.C.,Los Angeles (9-2) has won six games in a row and holds a one-game edge on Seattle in the NFC West. The...
Bucs QB Baker Mayfield likely to get green light vs. Cardinals
Baker Mayfield has not missed a start with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and his 45-game streak appears to be safe after he completed practice Friday.,Mayfield's sprained left shoulder was problematic, drawing doubt about his status for Tampa Bay's game against the visiting Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. ...
Colts finally home, turn to OL to fend off oncoming Texans
Hold the coronation of the Indianapolis Colts. The two-time defending AFC South champions might have something to say in the matter.,Houston hits Indiana's capital city with a three-game winning streak and a healthy quarterback, momentum the Texans plot to put to good use in closing the gap in the d...
NFC West Power Rankings: Rams Lead the Pack in Week 13
The NFC West is tighter than ever in Week 13, but the Los Angeles Rams’ 9-2 record, MVP-caliber Matthew Stafford, and league-leading defense put them ahead of the Seahawks and 49ers....
Why the Detroit Lions Were Thanksgiving’s Biggest Losers
The Detroit Lions’ Thanksgiving loss revealed major issues from Amon-Ra St. Brown’s injury to offensive regression and Dan Campbell’s costly decisions. Here’s why Detroit’s NFC North hopes are slipping....
Post-Thanksgiving NFL Shockers: Can the Lions, Chiefs & Ravens Still Make the Playoffs?
NFL recap after Thanksgiving: Detroit, Kansas City, and Baltimore face tough playoff paths. Key takeaways, standings, and what’s next for each team....
Reports: C Frank Ragnow ends retirement, rejoins Lions
Four-time Pro Bowl center Frank Ragnow is coming out retirement and rejoining the Detroit Lions, multiple media outlets reported on Wednesday.,The Lions appeared to confirm the news by posting a picture of Ragnow on its social media sites.,It's unclear when Ragnow would return to Detroit (7-4), who ...