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Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke was limited in Wednesday’s practice with an ankle injury. Heinicke played all 64 snaps in the Falcons’ 29-10 win over the Colts on Sunday. He has played four games, with three starts, this season, throwing four touchdowns with an interception and posting an 88.8 passer rating. Defensive lineman David Onyemata (ankle), outside linebacker Lorenzo Carter (neck) …

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud returned to practice on a limited basis Wednesday, but the star rookie remains in the concussion protocol and his status for Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Titans is uncertain. “He’s in stage four of the concussion protocol, still has one more phase,” coach DeMeco Ryans said. Stroud has missed the past two games after sustaining …

Happy midweek, everyone! We’re officially just two weeks away from the dawn of the 2023 playoffs. John Breech is taking the day to absorb that crazy fact, so you’ve got me, Cody Benjamin, to deliver all the latest from around the league. This is the Pick Six newsletter. Now let’s get to it. (And please, do yourself a favor and …

Henry McKenna AFC East Reporter Vic Fangio and Mike Macdonald might be the most important men in the biggest game of Week 17. That’s because Fangio, the Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator, and Macdonald, the Baltimore Ravens DC, have the hardest jobs in the NFL. At least this week. For Fangio, it’ll be about stopping Lamar Jackson. For Macdonald, it’ll be …

Getty Images Jacoby Brissett will get his first start of the season when the Washington Commanders face the San Francisco 49ers in Week 17. The 31-year-old quarterback will start in place of rookie Sam Howell, who has gone 4-11 this season as Washington’s starting quarterback.  Sunday will be the 49th NFL start for Brissett, a 2016 third-round pick who won …

Patriots place Rhamondre Stevenson on injured reserve, ending his season originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Rhamondre Stevenson won’t be taking another snap for the New England Patriots this season. The Patriots placed the veteran running back on injured reserve Wednesday, which officially ends his 2023 campaign. Stevenson has missed the last three games with an ankle injury. He suffered …

Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb has blossomed into a superstar pass-catcher worthy of the No. 88 that has been handed down from Dallas legends before him. That list includes Hall of Famer and “Undisputed” co-host Michael Irvin, who’s a big fan of the current No. 88.  Lamb showed off his ability again Sunday against the Miami Dolphins, breaking free for …

Per usual, injuries will play a big role in the NFL’s upcoming slate of games. There are several notable ones to keep an eye on in Week 17, including the injury status of Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud and Bengals wideout Ja’Marr Chase.  Those are just two in what is seemingly an ocean full of injuries heading into Week 17. To held …

The Broncos lost any realistic shot at making the playoffs by falling to the Patriots on Sunday, giving them a 7-8 record — and just a 1.4% chance of reaching the postseason — with 2023 winding down. Now they’re benching quarterback Russell Wilson for the final two games. The Broncos insist the decision to turn to backup Jarrett Stidham is …

Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson did not appear on the team’s injury report Wednesday, but it is not because he has recovered from his ankle injury ahead of this weekend’s game against the Bills. Stevenson has been placed on injured reserve, which means that his 2023 season is over. Stevenson has missed the last three games because of the injury. …

Just two weeks remain in the NFL’s regular season. A handful of teams already have secured a spot in the postseason, while plenty of playoff berths and seeding remain to be decided. Here’s a look at which AFC and NFC teams can clinch either playoff spots or division titles in Week 17 games. AFC ALREADY CLINCHED: Baltimore Ravens (12-3) have …

The NFL Draft is three days of entertainment. It produces blockbuster trades of players and picks such as Philadelphia acquiring A.J. Brown or Carolina trading up to No. 1 overall. Some scenarios would add even more intrigue. Here are some of those scenarios:  Bears picking top 2 overall If Chicago gets a top-2 overall selection, then something entertaining is going …

Getty Images Kenny Pickett says that he feels that he will be healthy enough to play in Sunday’s must-win game in Seattle against the Seahawks. Pickett added that it’ll be up to the trainers and coaches to make the decision regarding his status.  Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin announced this week that Mason Rudolph is slated to be the team’s …

Ralph Vacchiano NFC East Reporter The Dallas Cowboys made a statement on their first drive in Miami on Christmas Eve, after marching down the field with ease. They were at the Dolphins’ 1 when they ran an option pitch to running back Tony Pollard, who ended up getting helicoptered inches short of the goal line. On the next play, they …

Gronk calls Parsons’ Purdy jab ‘really weird’; Cowboys star responds originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Brock Purdy was defended by more than just 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel on Wednesday morning. After Micah Parsons criticized Purdy’s play in San Francisco’s 33-19 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Monday, four-time Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski responded to the Dallas …