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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...
The Real Reason Ohio State Has Struggled vs. Michigan And How to Fix It
Ohio State needs a new approach to beat Michigan. Here’s why Ryan Day must lean on Julian Sayin and his elite receivers to avoid another rivalry disaster....
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....

No. 6 Oregon looks to handle heated rival Washington
No. 6 Oregon enters the final weekend of Big Ten football still very much in play for a spot in the conference championship game.,The most plausible scenario for the Ducks (10-1, 7-1 Big Ten) to earn a rematch with Indiana for the Big Ten title is if Oregon wins at underdog Washington in Seattle on ...

No. 5 Texas Tech chases berth in Big 12 title game, braces for West Virginia
After a full week of rest, No. 5 Texas Tech will be out to make a statement Saturday afternoon when it closes out its regular-season schedule with a visit to West Virginia at Morgantown, W. Va.,The Red Raiders (10-1, 7-1 Big 12) have a chance to earn their first-ever spot in the conference champions...

No. 1 Ohio State looks for redemption vs. No. 15 Michigan
Whether Ohio State has its top receivers available has not been determined, at least publicly, but the possible absences of Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate won't diminish the stakes when the No. 1 Buckeyes play at No. 15 Michigan in Ann Arbor on Saturday.,Tate has missed the past three games and Smi...

Iron Bowl just part of prize for No. 10 Alabama vs. Auburn
For No. 10 Alabama, the stakes for Saturday's Iron Bowl vs. Auburn are clear.,If the Crimson Tide (9-2, 6-1 Southeastern Conference) beat the rival Tigers on the road, they will clinch a berth in the SEC championship game the following week in Atlanta and likely lock up a College Football Playoff be...

Report: NCAA proposes trimming hoops transfer window to 15 days
The transfer portal chaos in college basketball could be squeezed into a smaller window through a proposal from the NCAA basketball oversight committee, The Athletic reported Wednesday.,The transfer portal window would be reduced to 15 days as soon as next April, if suggested changes are approved, a...

Broncos C Luke Wattenberg, DT Malcolm Roach agree to extensions
Denver Broncos center Luke Wattenberg and defensive tackle Malcolm Roach agreed to multi-year contract extensions on Wednesday.,Wattenberg agreed to a four-year contract through the 2029 season. He will be paid $48 million, Denver's 9news.com reported.,For Roach, it's a three-year contract extension...

No. 11 Michigan State, No. 16 UNC to clash at Fort Myers
Maybe it was just coach-speak when Michigan State's Tom Izzo insisted that he does not want to get too excited about his 11th-ranked Spartans while heading into a showdown with No. 16 North Carolina on Thursday.,The titanic clash serves the championship game of the Beach Division at the Fort Myers T...

Patriots rookie LT Will Campbell (knee) headed to IR
New England Patriots rookie left tackle Will Campbell will be placed on injured reserve with a knee sprain, head coach Mike Vrabel announced on Wednesday.,Campbell, the fourth overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft, sustained the injury this past Sunday and was carted off the field during the third quar...