Football (NFL)

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Matthew Stafford is throwing the ball with an injured thumb. His top two targets — Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua — are fighting through an accumulation of injuries from a punishing NFL season.

The New York Jets returned to work Monday and Aaron Rodgers was right there with them. During a time of despair on the field for a struggling squad, the quarterback's regular presence around the team's facility might provide a mental pick-me-up.

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The struggling Tampa Bay Buccaneers keep wasting opportunities to take control of the woeful NFC South.

Bill Belichick already has passed Don Shula on one career list – just not the one the Patriots coach was hoping for. With Sunday’s loss to the New York Giants, Belichick overtook the longtime Miami mentor on the NFL’s coaching losses list.

CLEVELAND (AP) — Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett did not suffer any structural damage to his left shoulder in Sunday's game at Denver, a positive development for a Cleveland team rocked by major injuries all season.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts hired Shane Steichen to take them in a new direction. In just a few months, the first-time head coach has completely changed their identity.

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons' imperfections remain obvious, topped by inconsistent play at quarterback.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants anticipate Daniel Jones will return to being their starting quarterback once he finishes rehabilitating his surgically repaired right knee.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans hope snapping a three-game skid with a win helps get their mojo back. Staying at home for four of their final six games likely is their best chance at climbing back to .

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Only one NFL team has a perfect road record this season: the Jacksonville Jaguars.