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PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens hears the outside criticism about his hustle. More specifically his lack of hustle. He could not care less.

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Geno Smith’s first start at home as the guy replacing Russell Wilson in Seattle came on a Monday night, finished with an unexpected victory and became the catalyst for a surprising comeback season.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — For a guy who's played in all of 18 games across six seasons, Mason Rudolph has been through a lot. Like, a lot a lot.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots have claimed Canadian quarterback Nathan Rourke off waivers from the Jacksonville Jaguars, the NFL team announced Tuesday. The Jaguars paced Rourke on waivers Saturday.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts might have the answer why the once-mighty Eagles have slid from 10-1 and the top of the NFC to 10-4 and fighting for a division title amid a three-game losing streak.

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Alexander Mattison and the Minnesota Vikings had boarded the flight home after a tough loss earlier this season, when the fifth-year running back found dozens of hateful and racist messages directed toward him on social media.

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. For more On Football analysis, head here . ___ The Philadelphia Eagles have bigger problems than a three-game losing streak.

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons are removing quarterback Desmond Ridder from the starting job for the second time this season following his continued turnover woes in the team's latest loss.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts suspended receiver-punt returner Isaiah McKenzie and cornerback Tony Brown for the final three regular-season games because of conduct detrimental to the team.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Joe Flacco was at home a month ago, all but ready to accept his 15-year NFL career might be over. Then came a phone call from his agent with an invitation to a workout with the Cleveland Browns.