Football (NFL)

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Joshua Dobbs and the Minnesota Vikings finally had an opportunity to catch their breath, after a whirlwind arrival, a storybook start and two buzz-killing losses before their bye week. He's still the quarterback for now.

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Zach Wilson is back in as the New York Jets’ starting quarterback. And he hopes to finish the season in that position.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Trevor Lawrence has ditched the crutches and the walking boot. The Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback feels “a lot better” than he thought he would two days after sustaining a high ankle sprain against Cincinnati.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw says he has exchanged apologies with the Philadelphia Eagles security official after a sideline dustup led to both being ejected.

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy missed practice Wednesday to undergo surgery on his appendix but is expected to be on the sideline for a highly anticipated rematch with Philadelphia.

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Justin Fields isn't sweating it. The Chicago Bears' quarterback knows a big decision looms about his future and is also sure of something else.

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The NFL used to come to a near standstill whenever the Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots met. Now, not so much. Thursday night's meeting might merit a passing glance. If that.

NEW ENGLAND (2-10) at PITTSBURGH (7-5) Thursday, 8:15 p.m. EST, Amazon Prime. OPENING LINE: Steelers by 5 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook . AGAINST THE SPREAD: Patriots 2-10; Steelers 7-5. SERIES RECORD: Patriots lead 18-16.

Week 14 is either the most or least important fantasy football week to date. If your postseason fate is already sealed (for better or worse), who you start this week doesn’t really matter.