Football (NFL)

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers have already been eliminated from playoff contention. The Arizona Cardinals are hanging by a thread .

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee guard Damian Lillard will sit out the Bucks' game Friday night at Cleveland because of a strained right calf. The Bucks released an injury report Thursday night ruling out the seven-time all-NBA guard.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday isn't exactly one CBS or the NFL is in a hurry to showcase.

NEW YORK (AP) — The National Football League Inactive Report. DENVER BRONCOS at LOS ANGELES CHARGERS — DENVER: LB Levelle Bailey, OT Frank Crum, DT Matt Henningsen, RB Jaleel McLaughln, CB Riley Moss, CB Levi Wallace, QB Zach Wilson.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins and their electric offense were on the verge of a second straight playoff berth at this time last season. The San Francisco 49ers were about to make an impressive Super Bowl run.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Leading an NFL team into his home state of Texas isn't new for Baker Mayfield. Helping his team on a big step toward the playoffs while playing so close to his roots would be new for the Tampa Bay quarterback.

METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Alvin Kamara's groin injury is “a little bit more significant” than the Saints initially thought, but it remains unclear how many of New Orleans' final three games he'll miss, coach Darren Rizzi said Thursday.

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Nothing has changed in coach Sean McDermott’s approach even as his Buffalo Bills have turned the tables and wrenched control of the AFC East from their longtime nemesis, the New England Patriots.

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have a new leader in their push for the playoffs. Exit Kirk Cousins. Enter Michael Penix Jr.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Richardson and Will Levis entered the NFL last season with similar traits. Both played in the SEC, had big arms and loads of upside. Most draft experts had them ranked either third or fourth among that quarterback class.