Football (NFL)

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Nick Mullens winced as he revisited the moment four days later, still upset he didn't convert on consecutive quarterback sneaks in overtime, an improbable failure by the Minnesota Vikings that portended defeat in Cincinnati .

NEW ORLEANS (7-7) at LOS ANGELES RAMS (7-7) Thursday, 8:15 p.m. EST, Amazon Prime BETTING LINE: Rams by 4 1/2 according to FanDuel Sportsbook . AGAINST THE SPREAD: Saints 5-8-1; Rams 7–5-2. SERIES RECORD: Rams lead 43-35.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin believes second-year wide receiver George Pickens' growth off the field remains a work in progress but will not bench Pickens on Saturday when Cincinnati visits.

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Arthur Smith's future as the Atlanta Falcons' coach is uncertain with two straight losses severely damaging the team's playoff hopes and costing quarterback Desmond Ridder his starting job for the second time this season.

HOUSTON (AP) — Quarterback C.J. Stroud remains in the concussion protocol and could miss a second straight game Sunday when Houston hosts Cleveland in a key AFC matchup.

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Trevor Lawrence was in the facility but still in the NFL's concussion protocol Wednesday, leaving the Jacksonville Jaguars preparing to play without their star quarterback for the first time in three seasons.

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Aaron Rodgers' quest to make an improbable return this season for the New York Jets appears over.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Ed Budde, who spent 14 years playing along the offensive line of the Kansas City Chiefs and helped the franchise win its first Super Bowl with a victory over Minnesota in 1970, died Tuesday. He was 83.