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HOUSTON (AP) — Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud returned to practice on a limited basis Wednesday, but the star rookie remains in the concussion protocol and his status for Sunday’s game against Tennessee is uncertain.

It’s championship week. If you’re still playing, congrats, but this is no time to take your foot off the gas.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence was a spectator at practice Wednesday, giving his sprained right shoulder time to heal while insisting he will "do anything I can to be out there and play.

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NEW YORK JETS (6-9) at CLEVELAND (10-5) Thursday, 8:15 p.m. EST, Amazon Prime OPENING LINE: Browns by 7, according to FanDuel Sportsbook . AGAINST THE SPREAD: Jets 5-9-1; Browns 10-5. SERIES RECORD: Browns lead 15-14.

Inside the Numbers dives into NFL statistics, streaks and trends each week. For more Inside the Numbers, head here . ___ Several receivers had milestone performances this past week, but no one could do what Amari Cooper did for the Cleveland Browns.

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston lost for the second time in three games this past weekend and now the Texans must wait to see if star rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud can return Sunday to keep their dwindling playoff hopes alive.

Kareem Jackson is returning to his roots after the Houston Texans claimed the hard-hitting safety off waivers from the Denver Broncos on Tuesday.

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The odds are against the Raiders regarding the playoffs. Even if Las Vegas wins its final two games, it still needs help from other teams. But the Raiders have a shot, and that didn't seem to be the case two weeks ago.