Football (NFL)

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions are holding out hope that running back David Montgomery might be able to return from what was believed to be a season-ending knee injury.

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons placed kicker Younghoe Koo on injured reserve on Wednesday and signed kicker Riley Patterson from Cleveland's practice squad.

Denver (9-5) at Los Angeles Chargers (8-6) Thursday, 8:15 p.m. EST, Amazon Prime Video BetMGM NFL odds: Chargers by 2 1/2. Against the spread: Broncos 11-3; Chargers 9-5. Series record: Broncos lead 72-56-1.

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Lamar Jackson's struggles against Pittsburgh have been well documented. Now he'll finally have help he's never enjoyed before in this rivalry — from a packed stadium that's actually cheering for him.

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, officially ending a comeback season after he suffered a severe knee injury last year.

The Washington Commanders are another step closer to the possibility of returning to the franchise’s old home in the nation’s capital.

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EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — If there was ever a week for the Los Angeles Chargers' defense to be thankful about a short turnaround between games, it's this one.

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons are turning to rookie Michael Penix Jr. as their starting quarterback and benching veteran Kirk Cousins as they fight for their first playoff berth since 2017.

ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta is a contender in the weak NFC South despite another shaky performance from quarterback Kirk Cousins that led the Falcons to bench him in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr .