Football (NFL)

HOUSTON (AP) — It’s been two months, but the Jacksonville Jaguars are still thinking about their lopsided defeat in the first meeting with the Houston Texans this season as they prepare to play them again Sunday. “As magnified as it gets.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers took little time to establish that they are the dominant team in the NFC West.

Lamar Jackson and Baltimore hold the top seed in the AFC. While the Ravens want to keep that spot and make the playoffs for the fifth time in six years, they also want to make sure Jackson is under center in January.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Miami Dolphins rookie running back De'Von Achane was inactive for the game Friday against the New York Jets, who were sitting veteran wide receiver Allen Lazard.

Jack Del Rio is out as Washington Commanders defensive coordinator, a firing made Friday in the wake of another embarrassing loss.

Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur took issue this week when he was asked whether he’s reminding players about the possibility of making a late-season playoff run.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts and Josh Allen play similar games, but their styles are different. Serious and stoic, Philadelphia quarterback Hurts maintains an even-keeled demeanor.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Bryce Young and Will Levis never faced off during college in the Southeastern Conference.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys seem weary of questions about how — and why — they've play so well since getting blown out in San Francisco almost seven weeks ago.

ATLANTA (AP) — First place in the mediocre NFC South, the NFL's only division to lack a team with a winning record, will be on the line when New Orleans visits Atlanta on Sunday.