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Getty Images Despite all the franchise has been through in recent years, and despite the low expectations that came with being the second-worst team in the National Football League a year ago, the Washington Commanders have secured their first winning season since 2015 and are on the verge of earning a playoff spot for the first time since 2020. Getting …

Patrick Mahomes (right) has been named Super Bowl Most Valuable Player three times [Getty Images] The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Houston Texans 27-19 at Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday to close in on the top seed in the AFC. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes overcame an ankle problem to start the game and rushed for one touchdown and threw another to Xavier …

49ers activate Graham to replace suspended Campbell for Dolphins game originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area MIAMI — The 49ers on Saturday signed linebacker Jalen Graham to the active roster to replace suspended veteran linebacker De’Vondre Campbell. The 49ers, in essence, cut ties with Campbell this week after he declined to enter the team’s Week 15 game against the …

At this point in the season, all 32 NFL teams are dealing with injuries. Even some of the best players in the world. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is nursing an ankle sprain that had his availability in question, Eagles running back and MVP candidate Saquon Barkley is “dealing with a little something,” and then the Lions currently have a whopping …

The Vikings elevated tight end Nick Muse and safety Bobby McCain from the practice squad for Sunday’s game against the Seahawks, the team announced. Muse began the season on the active roster before breaking his hand in Week 2. He went on injured reserve before returning to practice Nov. 20. The Vikings activated him to the active roster three days …

A long list of NFL fines from Eagles-Steelers game originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia It was a physical and chippy game between the Eagles and Steelers last week that resulted in seven total fines. Here’s the full list of fines handed out by the NFL from the Eagles’ 27-13 win: • Eagles S Sydney Brown was fined $6,981 for …

The Ravens will have wide receiver Rashod Bateman in Saturday afternoon’s game against the Steelers. Bateman was questionable with a foot injury, but the Ravens were satisfied he could go after a pregame warmup. He has 38 catches for 654 yards and seven touchdowns this season. Outside linebacker Odafe Oweh (ankle) and right guard Daniel Faalele (knee) also are active …

When the Steelers and Ravens kick off on Saturday, it will be 1,903 days since Lamar Jackson’s one and only victory over Pittsburgh as Baltimore’s starting quarterback. For all of his success so far, the two-time league MVP is 1-4 against the Ravens’ chief rival.  Despite that, Jackson and the Ravens are a decided favorite for their Week 17 showdown …

It’s been a half of long possessions between the Texans and Chiefs. But Kansas City has scored 10 points off of two C.J. Stroud interceptions and has a 17-10 lead at halftime. Stroud threw his first interception on Houston’s first drive that the home team eventually turned into a touchdown. Despite the ankle sprain suffered last Sunday against the Browns, …

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens renew their rivalry just days before Christmas with much on the line for both clubs. While both are deep in the AFC playoff hunt and have a leg up on the rest of the conference, Pittsburgh wins the AFC North with a win or tie in Baltimore Saturday, while the Ravens clinch a playoff …

The Texans have scored 10 straight points to take a 10-7 lead over the Chiefs. Ka’imi Fairbairn hit a 33-yard field goal on Houston’s second possession. Then after forcing a three-and-out, Houston scored again with C.J. Stroud’s 10-yard touchdown to Dalton Schultz. Houston’s third possession saw the club convert four third downs en route to the end zone. Stroud was …

Patrick Mahomes’ injured ankle seems OK so far. The Chiefs quarterback just put up his team’s first points on Saturday afternoon, rushing for a 15-yard touchdown to give Kansas City a 7-0 lead midway through the first quarter. Kansas City’s defense ended Houston’s first drive with an interception, as rookie defensive back Jaden Hicks picked off C.J. Stroud on third-and-12. …

Late-season quarterback changes are having a significant impact on the appeal of certain stars in the NFL DFS player pool for Week 16 of the NFL season. The majority of teams who are starting a different quarterback in Week 16 than Week 1 are doing so due to injuries and looking for a spark in a lost season, such as …

The Colts will have their longtime center available for Week 16. Indianapolis has activated Ryan Kelly off injured reserve for the team’s matchup against the Titans on Sunday. Kelly has been sidelined by a knee injury. While he was listed as questionable, that designation was lifted and he is expected to play. Linebacker Jaylon Carlies (fibula/shoulder) has also been activated …

While there hasn’t been much question it would be the case during the practice week, Patrick Mahomes is officially active for Saturday’s matchup between the Chiefs and Texans. Mahomes was a full participant in practice all week and did not have an injury designation, despite head coach Andy Reid leaving the door ajar in his Friday press conference by saying, …