The Chiefs have several key pieces back to start their practice week, including tight end Travis Kelce. Head coach Andy Reid told reporters after Wednesday’s practice that Kelce was among the players who have been cleared to return off the COVID-19 list. Reid noted that everyone on the roster had cleared the COVID-19 protocols, which [more] … [Read more...] about Chiefs activate Travis Kelce off COVID-19 list
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Sam Darnold will start for the Panthers this week
The Panthers opened the season with Sam Darnold as their starting quarterback and they’ll turn back to him for their Week 17 game against the Saints. Panthers head coach Matt Rhule announced on Wednesday that Darnold will return to the starting lineup. Darnold last started against the Patriots in Week Nine and went on injured [more] … [Read more...] about Sam Darnold will start for the Panthers this week
NFL playoff clinching scenarios for Week 17
Related: AFC playoff picture | NFC playoff picture The NFL released the following playoff clinching scenarios for Week 17 of the 2021 season: AFC CLINCHED: Kansas City Chiefs – AFC West division title BUFFALO BILLS (9-6) (vs. Atlanta (7-8), Sunday, 1:00 PM ET, FOX) Buffalo clinches playoff berth with: BUF win + BAL loss or tie OR [more] … [Read more...] about NFL playoff clinching scenarios for Week 17
Ezekiel Elliott “very encouraged” that knee will be close to 100 percent for the playoffs
Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott has dealt with a knee injury for much of this season, but he expects to be in good shape when the playoffs arrive. Elliott said today that he thinks he’ll be at or near 100 percent healthy in the postseason. “I’m very encouraged by the direction it’s going. I feel [more] … [Read more...] about Ezekiel Elliott “very encouraged” that knee will be close to 100 percent for the playoffs
Jimmy Garoppolo doesn’t need surgery, has a chance play this week
49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is dealing with a right thumb injury that head coach Kyle Shanahan called a sprain earlier this week and he revisited that description when he spoke to reporters on Wednesday. A report after Shanahan spoke this week indicated that Garoppolo tore a ligament and chipped a bone. Shanahan said Wednesday that [more] … [Read more...] about Jimmy Garoppolo doesn’t need surgery, has a chance play this week