Football (NFL)

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals have been reasonably competent since quarterback Kyler Murray returned last month. They'll need a lot more than competence when they host the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs was ruled out of Thursday night's game against the Los Angeles Chargers because of a quadriceps injury.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — For the first time in NFL history, an all-Black officiating crew was working Thursday night's game between the Los Angeles Chargers and Las Vegas Raiders — on the field and in the replay booth.

CLEVELAND (AP) — Two years ago, Justin Fields made his NFL start on the road. It was far more miserable than memorable. Blame Myles Garrett.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The dichotomy between the quarterback situations of the New York Giants and New Orleans Saints is as stark as it is unusual.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins have done almost everything they've needed to since playing the New York Jets three weeks ago — except stay healthy.

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — C.J. Mosley got a first-hand look at the Miami Dolphins three weeks ago. And the New York Jets linebacker knows if you blink, you might miss their speedy offense.

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Count out the Bills as much as you’d like, wide receiver Stefon Diggs is defiant and confident in believing Buffalo is in an ideal spot to make a late-season playoff push. “We battled a lot, been battle-tested.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Desmond Ridder isn't going to spend much time contemplating playoff scenarios for the Atlanta Falcons, who are part of a three-way tie for first place in the NFC South with four games remaining.

CINCINNATI (AP) — The winner of Saturday’s game between the Vikings and Bengals will stay in the crowded playoff picture — at least for now. The loser could be in trouble.