The Los Angeles Chargers head to Jacksonville for a massive Week 11 AFC showdown. It could reshape the playoff picture as both teams jockey for positioning. The Chargers are now 7-3 and winners of three straight. They finally resemble the physical, disciplined squad that head coach Jim Harbaugh envisioned. Their latest triumph over the Steelers showcased a defense getting healthy at the right time and an offense growing more balanced each week. Los Angeles suddenly looks like one of the more complete contenders in the AFC.

Chargers, Jaguars collide in high-stakes AFC battle

Across the field, the Jacksonville Jaguars...

The Patriots took care of business on Thursday Night Football.

New England continued to secure its place at the top of the AFC East on Thursday, securing an easy 27-14 victory over the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium.

I’ve got your takeaways:

TREVEYON’S TIME

Rhamondre Stevenson is expected to reclaim his starting role when healthy, according to ESPN’s Dan Graziano.

I’d imagine those plans are subject to change, though.

TreVeyon Henderson has officially arrived, putting together back-to-back terrific performances that have included 241 total yards and five touchdowns — which is kind of what folks were expecting, fair...

After suffering a concussion in Week 9, Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud will miss his second straight game this Sunday. The Texans ruled him out on Thursday (via Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2). Head coach DeMeco Ryans announced that backup signal-caller Davis Mills will start against the Titans in Week 11.

Stroud sustained his injury on a hit from Broncos cornerback Kris Abrams-Draine in an 18-15 loss on Nov. 2. A week and a half later, he’s still in concussion protocol and continuing to experience symptoms. Stroud hasn’t returned to practice as a result.

It’s unclear how much more time...

The Cincinnati Bengals have invested ten out of their last thirteen picks in the first three rounds on the defensive side of the ball. Some of those picks you could realize at the time, they were picking those players at least a round above where they should be taken. At other times, they have taken players around the range they were expected to go, yet the player has not developed during their time in Cincinnati. It is fair to think they have a problem in both evaluating and developing talent on the defensive side of the ball.

Let’s take a...

You know you’re having a good season when fans are chanting three letters: M-V-P. That’s exactly what’s been happening to New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye.

On Thursday, the Patriots hosted the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium, and Maye made sure to make an impact early, leading strong drives in the second quarter to set up back-to-back touchdowns for running back TreVeyon Henderson.

Henderson found the end zone again in the third quarter after Maye threw him a six-yard pass.

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers head north to Highmark Stadium for a pivotal Week 11 showdown against the Buffalo Bills. Both teams sit at 6-3 and eager to rebound after tough losses. Tampa Bay’s 28-23 defeat to the New England Patriots last week left fans frustrated. The defense allowed multiple explosive plays and failed to close out drives. Quarterback Baker Mayfield has been the team’s heartbeat this season. However, his margin for error remains thin. Against Buffalo, he’ll need to protect the football and stay composed against one of the league’s most opportunistic defenses. For a Buccaneers squad fighting to keep...

Rob Gronkowski laughed his way through a delicate hometown question on NFL on Prime, then made his loyalties clear. He grew up cheering for Buffalo but still backs the New England Patriots “98% of the time.”

Former Bills quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick asked Gronkowski whether he felt guilty about terrorizing Buffalo’s defense for a decade. Gronkowski smiled, admitted the Buffalo Sabres were his “hometown team” and that he “does root for the Bills a little bit,” before quickly adding that the Patriots get the vast majority of his support. The exchange landed as playful honesty from one of the league’s most...

Rookie quarterback Will Howard received a shot in the arm on Thursday after the Pittsburgh Steelers included him in the active roster for the rest of the season.

While Howard has yet to play a single snap, coming off the injured reserve must still feel good, as he now has the chance—no matter how slim it is—to make his debut.

Drafted by the Steelers in the sixth round out of Ohio State, the 24-year-old signal-caller said he continues to be a sponge in his first season. He also tipped his hat to star teammate Aaron Rodgers for guiding him even...

NBA star Draymond Green explained why NFL coach Jon Gruden should be in the picture when it comes to developing New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart.

The Giants are coming off the heels of firing head coach Brian Daboll. Despite making the playoffs in 2022, which included an appearance in the NFC Divisional Round, the New York squad has suffered multiple losing seasons that ultimately led to the end of Daboll’s stint.

Green appeared on a Nov. 13 episode of The Shultz Report with NFL insider Jordan Schultz. The veteran NBA star named Gruden as his [bold move to approach...

Two teams with contrasting campaigns kicked off Week 11 in the NFL, as the New England Patriots hosted the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium on Thursday.

The Patriots are atop the AFC with an 8-2 record, including seven straight victories. The Jets, on the other hand, are once again near the bottom with a 2-7 card. They, however, are coming off back-to-back wins.

New York got on the board first with a five-yard touchdown from Justin Fields in the first quarter. But New England answered with back-to-back scores from TreVeyon Henderson in the second frame to take the lead....

The first half of the New York Jets game against the New England Patriots is in the books, and the Jets are trailing the Patriots, 14 – 7.

The game opened with the Jets on offense. They put together an impressive, long, clock-chewing drive ending in a Justin Fields five yard run for a touchdown and an early 7 – 0 Jets lead.

A fast first quarter came to an end with the Patriots on their first drive of the game deep in Jets territory, threatening to even up the game on the Jets 11 yard line. Two plays later...

The New England Patriots have birthed new stars immediately under Mike Vrabel. TreVeyon Henderson rose as one, especially following his dagger touchdown against the Buccaneers. Now the rookie is going off against the New York Jets.

Henderson entered Foxborough as the lead back and immediately locked in. The former Ohio State Buckeyes touchdown machine became the six-point threat on Thursday Night Football.

He showed his power and grit for the Patriots’ first touchdown following a shovel pass from Drake Maye.

TreVeyon Henderson punches it in for the Patriots TD

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