Football (NFL)

Backups QBs will be the focus when the Chargers play at the Raiders on Thursday

LAS VEGAS (AP) — In what has become the season of the backup quarterback in the NFL, the Los Angeles Chargers head to Las Vegas with the QB2 facing a Raiders team that will either continue to start a rookie or return to the starter-turned-backup.

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Struggling AFC West teams Chargers and Raiders meet Thursday night in Las Vegas

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (5-8) at LAS VEGAS (5-8) Thursday, 8:15 p.m. EST, Amazon Prime OPENING LINE: Raiders by 3, according to FanDuel Sportsbook . AGAINST THE SPREAD: Chargers 5-8; Raiders 6-6-1. SERIES RECORD: Raiders lead 67-58-2.

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Ravens S Kyle Hamilton able to practice, but limited after injuring his knee against Rams

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Kyle Hamilton was able to practice Wednesday for the Baltimore Ravens, a sign that the second-year safety is making good progress after injuring his knee in last weekend's win over the Rams.

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Browns lose key defensive players as Delpit, Okoronkwo both out for push to AFC playoffs

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Cleveland's top-ranked defense took two big hits Wednesday.

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Dolphins place starting center Connor Williams on season-ending IR as injuries mount

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins placed their starting center Connor Williams on season-ending injured reserve Wednesday after he suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in Monday's loss to the Tennessee Titans.

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Vikings' Jefferson plans to play this week against Bengals after chest hit

Justin Jefferson and the Minnesota Vikings waited seven games for the star wide receiver to rejoin the offense, enduring an arduous and calculated rehabilitation process while his injured hamstring healed.

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Bill Belichick deflects questions about future, repeating 'I'm getting ready for Kansas City'

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick declined to discuss his future on Wednesday amid a report that owner Robert Kraft had already decided to fire the six-time Super Bowl champion after the season.

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Falcons facing injury issues on both lines as Kentavius Street ruled out against Panthers

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Atlanta defensive tackle Kentavius Street will not play in Sunday’s game at Carolina as the Falcons, battling for the lead in the jumbled NFC South, face significant injuries on both lines.

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Titans place a pair of defensive starters on IR in Kristian Fulton, Kyle Peko

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans placed a pair of defensive starters on injured reserve Wednesday in cornerback Kristian Fulton and lineman Kyle Peko. Fulton hurt his hamstring late in an overtime loss Dec. 3 against Indianapolis.

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Chiefs' Andy Reid ready to move on from controversial Buffalo loss with Patriots up next

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Andy Reid had no interest Wednesday in reliving the Chiefs' controversial loss to Buffalo last weekend.

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