Patrick Mahomes is tired of his Kansas City Chiefs' games coming down to the final seconds.  "You...

<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/89514" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/89514">Patrick Mahomes</a> is tired of his Kansas City Chiefs' games coming down to the final seconds."You want to have some blowouts," the quarterback told reporters, including <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/42590469/mahomes-seeks-calmer-endings-another-chiefs-walk-off">ESPN's Adam Teicher</a>, after the Chiefs' 30-27 victory over the Carolina Panthers. "I would love to win a game (before) the very last play."The Chiefs were up 27-19 with two minutes remaining, but Panthers running back <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161910" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161910">Chuba Hubbard</a> scored a 1-yard touchdown to bring his team back into the contest. Carolina then completed a two-point conversion to tie the game.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Mahomes set up a Kansas City field goal as he scrambled for 33 yards with 38 seconds remaining, and kicker <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/200323" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/200323">Spencer Shrader</a> made the 31-yard attempt for the walk-off victory. The Chiefs have won eight of their 11 matchups by one score. Four of those victories came down to the final play, which ties an NFL record for the most by any team through 11 contests."You want be a little calmer in the fourth quarter," Mahomes said. "I've always said it can be a good thing as you get to the playoffs and later in the season, just knowing that you've been in those moments before and knowing how to kind of attack it."Mahomes was 27-for-37 against the Panthers, passing for 269 yards and three touchdowns. Kansas City currently sits atop the AFC with a 10-1 record, but Mahomes is having one of his worst statistical seasons as a pro: The 29-year-old has the highest interception rate and lowest touchdown rate of his six-year career, at 2.3% and 4.5%, respectively.The Chiefs play their division rivals, the Las Vegas Raiders, on Friday at 3 p.m. ET.

CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 24: Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) is tripped up for a tackle by Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (7) during an NFL football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Carolina Panthers on November 24, 2024 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C.

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew is out for the season after breaking his collarbone...

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/94300" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/94300">Gardner Minshew</a> is out for the season after breaking his collarbone against the Denver Broncos, according to <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1860849550115622931">NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo</a>.<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174062" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174062">Desmond Ridder</a> will likely be the team's starting quarterback going forward after finishing Sunday's contest in relief of Minshew, but Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce said postgame that <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188217" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188217">Aidan O'Connell</a> might be activated off injured reserve ahead of Friday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs, according to <a href="https://x.com/tashanreed/status/1860847360819249284">The Athletic's Tashan Reed</a>.O'Connell started one game earlier this year before being placed on IR with a broken thumb suffered in October.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 28-year-old Minshew sustained the injury late in the fourth quarter after being sacked by Broncos linebackers <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/98977" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/98977">Cody Barton</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161949" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161949">Jonathon Cooper</a>. He was able to walk off the field and didn't return to the game. Minshew had previously been sacked twice by the Broncos' defense.He'll undergo further testing to determine the injury's severity, but it "doesn't look good," Pierce added, per <a href="https://x.com/tashanreed/status/1860846871604064400">Reed</a>.The quarterback signed a two-year, $25-million deal with the Raiders in March. He was named the team's starting quarterback in August.Minshew has started nine of the Raiders' first 10 games this season. He was 25-for-42 passing for 230 yards, one touchdown, and one interception before leaving Sunday's game.The Raiders have a short week before playing the rival Chiefs on Friday at 3 p.m. ET.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 24: Gardner Minshew #15 of the Las Vegas Raiders reacts to an apparent injury as he’s helped off the field during an NFL Football game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium on November 24, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers didn't mince words after the team's loss to the Tampa ...

New York Giants wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199759" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199759">Malik Nabers</a> didn't mince words after the team's loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, saying that the Giants have been playing "soft as f--k.""I mean, it's just soft, man," Nabers told reporters, including <a href="https://www.nj.com/giants/2024/11/malik-nabers-rips-soft-as-bleep-giants-after-getting-0-targets-in-first-half-i-cant-do-nothing.html">NJ.com's Ryan Novozinsky</a>. "I'm tired of going out there and losing."The 21-year-old rookie wasn't targeted until the second half of Sunday's 30-7 loss, finishing with six receptions for 64 yards.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"First, second quarter, I don't get the ball," Nabers said. "I mean, can't do nothing. Start getting the ball when it's 30-0. What do you want me to do?"He added, "Obviously, it ain't the quarterback. Same outcome when we had (<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/97984" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/97984">Daniel Jones</a>) at quarterback. Take a look: It ain't the quarterback."The Giants named third-string quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188915" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188915">Tommy DeVito</a> as the starter against Tampa Bay on Thursday over former starter Jones and second-string quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/98893" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/98893">Drew Lock</a>. The team formally waived Jones on Saturday after he requested his release Friday.Despite the blowout loss, head coach Brian Daboll said postgame that DeVito will start for New York on Thanksgiving against the Dallas Cowboys. DeVito was 21-for-31 passing for 189 yards and was sacked four times Sunday.The Giants are last in the league in points per game (15.6) and 23rd in total yards per game (327.5).New York selected Nabers in the first round earlier this year, and he's been a breakout star for the team. Nabers has 607 yards and three touchdowns.The Giants are currently 2-9 and last in the NFC East. They'll look to rebound against the Cowboys on Thursday at 4:30 p.m. ET.

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 24: Malik Nabers #1 of the New York Giants stands on the field prior to the start of the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at MetLife Stadium on November 24, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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San Fransisco 49ers tight end <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/72637" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/72637">George Kittle</a> doesn't expect his injury absence to extend beyond one week."I will be playing on Sunday. Very excited. Can't pass up playing the Packers," Kittle told reporters Wednesday. <figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
“I will be playing on Sunday. Very excited, can’t pass up playing the Packers. I will be out there for sure.” George Kittle says he’s good to go for Sunday <a href="https://t.co/O71Byg8sPp">pic.twitter.com/O71Byg8sPp</a>— KNBR (@KNBR) <a href="https://twitter.com/KNBR/status/1859346850459025431?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 20, 2024</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Kittle missed the 49ers' loss to the Seattle Seahawks last week with a hamstring injury. The 31-year-old sustained the injury after scoring a fourth-quarter touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Nov. 10.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Kittle would be "close" to returning to the field, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/42473711/san-francisco-49ers-brock-purdy-added-injury-report-shoulder-soreness">ESPN's Nick Wagoner</a>. Kittle was limited in Wednesday's practice.The five-time Pro Bowler has been one of the 49ers' most productive members this season, recording 560 receiving yards and seven touchdowns in eight games. He's also scored the most points for San Fransisco behind kicker Jake Moody.Kittle was also sidelined Sept. 22 against the Los Angeles Rams. The absence was his first game missed due to an injury since 2022.The 49ers face the Packers on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 23: George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers during a preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on August 23, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/89514" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/89514">Patrick Mahomes</a> isn't fretting after the Buffalo Bills snapped his team's perfect start to the season."The undefeated thing was cool, but that's not our ultimate goal," Mahomes said postgame Sunday, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/42455714/buffalo-bills-hand-kansas-city-chiefs-first-loss-season">ESPN's Adam Teicher</a>."We feel like we can play better, so we will get back to work and try to use it as a spark so that we can be a better football team in the end."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The result in Buffalo marks Kansas City's first regular-season loss since Christmas Day 2023 when it fell to the Las Vegas Raiders. Seven of the Chiefs' past nine games were decided by one score.Mahomes completed 23 of 33 passes for 196 yards and three touchdowns against the Bills. He also threw two interceptions, the first coming on the opening offensive drive. Mahomes has 11 INTs through 11 weeks, tying him with Geno Smith and Jordan Love for the most picks thrown this season."I'm hoping that (losing) is a benefit. I'm not going to say I or we relaxed, but at the same time, I feel like we were just coming away with these wins at the end of the game," Mahomes said. "I think it's going to spark us to have more urgency, especially at the start of football games, especially with the offense, and that comes from me and turning the ball over on the first drive. It's something you can't do in big games like this."Mahomes added that he hopes this loss starts a new winning streak for the Chiefs. Kansas City had won 15 straight, including postseason games, and was one victory short of the franchise record.The Chiefs will look to rebound on the road against the Carolina Panthers next Sunday.

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 17: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs throws a pass against the Buffalo Bills during the fourth quarter at Highmark Stadium on November 17, 2024 in Orchard Park, New York.

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188125" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188125">Anthony Richardson</a> is grateful he got an opportunity to show his growth from his short time on the sidelines in Sunday's 28-27 win over the New York Jets."Just (wanted to) show that my hard work and preparation is still there. I'm still here for my guys," Richardson told <a href="https://x.com/NFLonCBS/status/1858256251072970903">CBS's AJ Ross</a> postgame.Richardson completed 20 of 30 passes for 272 yards and one touchdown versus the Jets. He also rushed for two touchdowns, including a go-ahead TD with 51 seconds left in regulation to snap Indianapolis' three-game losing streak.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Colts head coach Shane Steichen <a data-in-app-uri="" href="">benched</a> Richardson for the past two games to <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3129169" href="https://thescore.com/news/3129169">reportedly</a> give the second-year quarterback a wake-up call, replacing him with veteran <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/2945" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/2945">Joe Flacco</a>. However, the 2023 No. 4 overall pick said earlier this week that he was "<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3127826" href="https://thescore.com/news/3127826">low-key glad</a>" the club benched him and that it opened his eyes to improvements he needed.Steichen said Wednesday that Richardson would remain the Colts' starting quarterback for the rest of the season when announcing the 22-year-old's return to the No. 1 role."Is he a finished product? No," Steichen said Wednesday, per <a href="https://www.nfl.com/news/anthony-richardson-back-as-colts-starting-qb-showed-improvement-after-attention-grabbing-benching">NFL Network's Ian Rapoport</a>. "But we've got a lot of faith that he's going to be our franchise quarterback."The Colts look to continue their win streak against the NFC-leading Detroit Lions next Sunday.

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 17: Quarterback Anthony Richardson #5 of the Indianapolis Colts celebrates a fourth quarter touchdown against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on November 17, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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Georgia running back <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/172319" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/172319">Trevor Etienne</a> was downgraded to out for Saturday's game against Tennessee, according to the SEC availability report.Etienne sustained an upper-body injury against Florida on Nov. 2 and didn't return to the game. The 20-year-old played in Georgia's next game against Ole Miss, but only managed 24 rushing yards in the 28-10 loss.Etienne currently leads Georgia with seven touchdowns and 477 rushing yards. True freshman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/203208" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/203208">Nate Frazier</a> is Georgia's only running back not on the injury report, with <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/170175" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/170175">Cash Jones</a> also listed as questionable for Saturday's game. Frazier has three touchdowns and 333 rushing yards on the season.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>No. 11 Georgia will look to upend sixth-ranked Tennessee on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET.

OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI - NOVEMBER 09: Trevor Etienne #1 of the Georgia Bulldogs warms up before the game against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on November 09, 2024 in Oxford, Mississippi.

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Buffalo Bills wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/60608" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/60608">Amari Cooper</a> is hopeful he can return for Sunday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs, he told reporters including <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/42392676/bills-wr-amari-cooper-optimistic-returning-vs-chiefs">ESPN's Alaina Getzenberg</a>."Definitely feeling better. Definitely more comfortable," Cooper said Thursday. "So, just ready to play football again." Cooper injured his wrist Oct. 27 when the Bills played the Seattle Seahawks. He missed Buffalo's next two wins over the Miami Dolphins and the Indianapolis Colts. Cooper was limited in practice for the past two days and is currently wearing a cast.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The wide receiver said he'll be playing with the cast and needs to "get used to catching the ball with it."Cooper was traded to Buffalo from the Cleveland Browns on Oct. 15 and made his team debut against the Tennessee Titans five days later. Cooper had four receptions for 66 yards and scored his first touchdown with the squad in a 34-10 thrashing.The 8-2 Bills will look to give the Chiefs their first loss Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET.

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 20: Amari Cooper #18 of the Buffalo Bills walks off the field after a game against the Tennessee Titans at Highmark Stadium on October 20, 2024 in Orchard Park, New York.

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<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/97162" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/97162">Lamar Jackson</a> is determined to get past the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Baltimore Ravens' AFC North rival who've given him problems in the past."I don't know what it is, man," Jackson <a href="https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/lamar-jackson-pittsburgh-problems-week-11-ravens-steelers">said to reporters</a> Wednesday. "I believe last year we were supposed to have them, but things just didn't go our way. The football gods just wasn't on our side."The Ravens are 1-3 against the Steelers when Jackson starts and are gearing up to face Pittsburgh on Sunday for the first time this season. Jackson's thrown four touchdowns and seven picks in the rivalry. He's also been sacked 20 times.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 27-year-old last beat the Steelers in overtime in October 2019.Jackson is looking to build on another MVP-caliber season. He has 2,669 passing yards for 24 touchdowns with only two interceptions in 10 games. The Ravens' offense is first in the league in points (31.8), rushing yards (182.6), and total yards (449.6) per game."It's a whole other year, it's a new year, and I'm looking forward to the game," Jackson said.The Steelers and the Ravens face off Sunday and meet again Dec. 21.

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 08: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens attempts a pass while pressured by Cole Holcomb #55 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium on October 08, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188125" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188125">Anthony Richardson</a> was thankful to be benched for the past two games in favor of backup <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/2945" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/2945">Joe Flacco</a>, he told reporters Wednesday."I feel like these past two weeks have opened my eyes and allowed me to take a deeper dive into myself and see what I'm made of," Richardson said, <a href="https://x.com/HolderStephen/status/1856747115990442424">according to ESPN's Stephen Holder</a>.Coach <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3127464" href="https://thescore.com/news/3127464">Shane Steichen announced</a> Wednesday that Richardson will return as the Colts' starter for the remainder of the season. The 22-year-old was benched for the past two games, losses to the Bills and Vikings.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"Just sitting on the sideline helped me to look and see the certain things I could correct about myself. I'm thankful for these past two weeks and I'm low-key glad they happened," Richardson added.The second-year QB's struggled to spark the Colts' offense, throwing four touchdowns and seven interceptions in six games. Flacco threw two touchdowns and four interceptions in his past two starts.Richardson said he's been focused on sacrificing for his teammates while he's been on the sideline."The guys ask me to do certain things, even if I don't feel like doing them, I gotta do it because it's sacrificing," he explained to <a href="https://x.com/RomeovilleKid/status/1856756207546958288">The Athletics' James Boyd</a>. "As a pro, you feel like, 'I'm doing my work, I'm getting it done, that's enough.' But it's never enough, especially not for vets. They feel like if they gotta do the extra work, you gotta do it, too."Indianapolis is 4-6 and faces the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on Sunday.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - NOVEMBER 03: Anthony Richardson #5 of the Indianapolis Colts looks on prior to the start of the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on November 03, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the Colts 21-13.

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Denver Broncos assistant head coach Mike Westhoff stepped down from his post Tuesday, according to <a href="https://x.com/tompelissero/status/1856497223959183851?s=46">NFL Network's Tom Pelissero</a>.The 76-year-old reportedly experienced vision-related problems last week. He underwent testing Monday, including an MRI, Pelissero notes.Westhoff decided to step down after he consulted with doctors and had several conversations with head coach Sean Payton.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"It's not easy to make this decision, but this was a wake-up call that I needed to put my health first," Westhoff said in a statement. "I'm grateful to Sean for giving me the opportunity to contribute to a first-class organization and wish the Broncos the very best."<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
I want to thank everyone for the well wishes. I want to assure you I’m ok, my body gave me a warning this week and I had to listen and put my health first. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BroncosCountry?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BroncosCountry</a> is amazing..thank you!— Mike Westhoff (@STCoachMike) <a href="https://twitter.com/STCoachMike/status/1856734783868752214?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2024</a>
</blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Westhoff came out of retirement to join Payton's staff in February 2023. He'd previously worked with Payton as the Saints' special teams coach from 2017-18.Westhoff's NFL coaching career started in 1982 when he was the offensive line, tight ends, and special teams coach for the Indianapolis Colts. He spent most of his career as a special teams coach for the Miami Dolphins and New York Jets."He's a fantastic teacher," Payton said last season, per the <a href="https://www.denverpost.com/2024/11/12/mike-westhoff-broncos-special-teams-steps-down/">Denver Post's Ryan McFadden and Parker Gabriel</a>. "I've said it before, if there was a Hall of Fame of special teams coaches, it would start with him."

DENVER, CO - AUGUST 18: Detailed view of a Denver Broncos helmet prior to an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on August 18, 2024 in Denver, CO.

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<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/747" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/747">Aaron Rodgers</a> was critical of NFL owners and fans after Chicago Bears offensive coordinator <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3126428" href="https://thescore.com/news/3126428">Shane Waldron was fired</a> Tuesday."Unfortunately what happens - and I really mean this - is a lot of it is 'rinse and repeat' under the guise of brand-new scheme, brand-new approach. And that's the way the league is going too often," Rodgers <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHrn4larYGA">said on "The Pat McAfee Show</a>.""The consensus for all fans is, 'If we're not winning now, then everybody needs to get the hell out,'" he added.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 40-year-old <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/teams/4" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/teams/4">New York Jets</a> quarterback called on team owners across the league to "come out and make strong statements" to combat the backlash from fans and critics.Chicago fired Waldron following the Bears' second straight game without a touchdown. Waldron, 45, was hired in January after he spent three seasons as the Seahawks' offensive coordinator."I would continue to preach patience for players and coaches," Rodgers explained. "Too often the opinions of - whether it's the social media world or the incredible experts out there talking about football - actually impacts a billion-dollar organization."The Jets fired their head coach Robert Saleh in October. He was dismissed after the club's Week 5 loss to the Vikings in London. The 45-year-old had been head coach since 2021, posting a 20-36 record with no postseason appearances.Both the Bears and Jets are near the bottom of their conferences, with records of 4-5 and 3-7 respectively. The Bears host the Packers and the Jets host the Colts in Week 11.

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 10: Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets looks on from the sideline in the second quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on November 10, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona.

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<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/teams/18" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/teams/18">New York Giants</a> general manager Joe Schoen still believes the team is "not far off" from finding on-field success in the near future."There is a young nucleus of players and some veterans that are going to be together, and we're in a position where we're going to have some continuity," <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDregYBS1v4">he told reporters Tuesday</a>. "We're going to look for solutions and find ways to make plays in critical parts of the game where we can get over the hump when it matters most, and we're not that far off."The Giants are 2-8 this season and 1-5 in one-score games. They're last in the league in points per game (15.6) and 24th in passing yards per contest (189.8).<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>However, Schoen believes the team already has some future difference-makers in rookies Malik Nabers, Theo Johnson, and Tyrone Tracy."There are some young pieces in place in terms of the foundation, that we're going to continue to build on," he said. "Another year of free agency and another draft, we're not far off."Schoen didn't say whether Daniel Jones will be a piece to build with. The GM said it'd be "a football decision" to start Jones again, but he added that he wouldn't have done anything differently in his previous quarterback search. Jones signed a four-year, $160-million extension with the Giants in March 2023.Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll received a vote of confidence from owner John Mara when he <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3106993" href="https://thescore.com/news/3106993">told reporters in October</a> that he's planning on keeping the pair for 2025.New York is currently in its bye week. The Giants will look to snap their five-game losing streak against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Nov. 24.

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 15: Director of Coaching Operations Laura Young and general manager Joe Schoen of the New York Giants walk on the field prior to a game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on October 15, 2023 in Orchard Park, New York.

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Missouri quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/83748" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/83748">Brady Cook</a> won't play Saturday versus Oklahoma, sources told <a href="https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/42274657/sources-missouri-brady-cook-unlikely-play-vs-oklahoma">ESPN's Pete Thamel</a>.Cook sustained injuries in Missouri's previous two games, suffering an ankle injury while leading his team over Auburn on Oct. 19 and a wrist ailment in an Oct. 26 defeat to Alabama.Backup quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/149372" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/149372">Drew Pyne</a> is expected to start in Cook's absence. Pyne, who previously started at Notre Dame and Arizona State, relieved Cook in the second half of the Alabama game, throwing three interceptions in the Tigers' shutout loss.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Cook has started the season strong, passing for 1,575 yards and seven touchdowns in his second year as Missouri's starter. The program sits at No. 24 in the College Football Playoff rankings with a 6-2 record.

COLUMBIA, MO - SEPTEMBER 21: Missouri Tigers quarterback Brady Cook (12) looks to the sidelines in the third quarter of an SEC football game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and Missouri Tigers on September 21, 2024 at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, MO.

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Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor is vowing to stick up for his quarterback after two crit...

<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/teams/9" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/teams/9">Cincinnati Bengals</a> head coach Zac Taylor is vowing to stick up for his quarterback after two critical missed penalties on Thursday Night Football."I've got to fight harder for <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/97638" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/97638">Joe (Burrow</a>) to get some of that," Taylor told reporters Friday, including <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/42271986/bengals-coach-advocate-potential-late-hits-joe-burrow">ESPN's Ben Baby</a>. "He doesn't want to (ask for penalties). He doesn't want to disrupt from his flow in the game."He added: "You don't want to lose him on a (hit) that's well after the play's over."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Officials twice missed Burrow getting hit in the facemask on the Bengals' final possession against the Baltimore Ravens, including on Cincinnati's failed two-point conversion late in the fourth quarter. Referees also missed a potential defensive holding call on the play as tight end <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/127048" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/127048">Tanner Hudson</a> attempted to catch the pass.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Joe Burrow gets hit in the facemask again and the refs don't throw a flag. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CINvsBAL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CINvsBAL</a> <a href="https://t.co/t6OJoG5ptw">pic.twitter.com/t6OJoG5ptw</a>— Rate the Refs App (@Rate_the_Refs) <a href="https://twitter.com/Rate_the_Refs/status/1854744754816532684?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 8, 2024</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>"We knew what situation we were in. You're not getting those calls in that situation for the most part," Burrow told reporters postgame, including <a href="http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/bengals-joe-burrow-on-missed-ravens-penalties-on-two-point-try-ive-never-really-gotten-those-calls/#:~:text=And%20after%20Burrow%20threw%20the,expect%20to%20get%20those%20calls.">CBS' Jeff Kerr</a>.Burrow was sacked three times and hit another 13 during the 35-34 loss. He still managed four touchdowns, 428 passing yards, and zero interceptions.The 4-6 Bengals will face the Los Angeles Chargers next week during Sunday Night Football.

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - NOVEMBER 07: Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals is hit as he attempts a pass by Odafe Oweh #99 of the Baltimore Ravens during the first quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on November 07, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland.

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<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/teams/20" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/teams/20">Washington Commanders</a> running back <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174076" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174076">Brian Robinson</a> has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers with a hamstring injury, the team announced Friday.Robinson, 25, has now missed two straight games with the ailment. He was limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday but didn't practice Friday.Robinson was a game-time decision in Washington's Week 9 victory over the New York Giants but didn't play after participating in the pregame workout. He previously missed Week 6 with a knee injury.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Robinson has had a successful first half of the season. He leads the Commanders with six rushing touchdowns and 461 rushing yards. Veteran running back <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/81875" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/81875">Austin Ekeler</a> will look to make his second straight start after registering one touchdown and 42 rushing yards versus the Giants.

CINCINNATI, OH - SEPTEMBER 23: Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (8) carries the ball during the game against the Washington Commanders and the Cincinnati Bengals on September 23, 2024, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, OH.

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Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry fully supports head coach Kevin Stefanski despite t...

Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry fully supports head coach Kevin Stefanski despite the team's poor performance."Kevin is an outstanding coach, and he is absolutely part of the solution," Berry told reporters, including <a href="https://x.com/MaryKayCabot/status/1854186903651676464">Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com</a>. Stefanski has been Cleveland's head coach since 2020. In his first year on the sideline, the 42-year-old led the Browns to their first winning season in 13 years and captured his first NFL Coach of the Year title, winning his second the following year. Stefanski and Berry signed contract extensions in June.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"There are 13 coaches in the history of the sport to win a Coach of the Year award multiple times," Berry said. "And he's the second-fastest to do it."The Browns are off to a 2-7 start and sit last in the AFC North. Cleveland's offense is one of the worst in the NFL this season, ranked 28th in both points per game and passing yards and last in third-down conversions. Berry also noted that a potential roster teardown would be looked at after the season."Our fans aren't happy. We're not happy internally," he said in a press conference. "The first nine games, we haven't played to an acceptable level."After their bye week, the Browns head to Louisiana to play the New Orleans Saints on Nov. 17.

BEREA, OHIO - MAY 31: Executive vice president, football operations & general manager Andrew Berry of the Cleveland Browns (L) talks with head coach Kevin Stefanski during the Cleveland Browns OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 31, 2023 in Berea, Ohio.

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes had nothing but praise for DeAndre Hopkins after t...

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/89514" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/89514">Patrick Mahomes</a> had nothing but praise for <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/46606" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/46606">DeAndre Hopkins</a> after the wide receiver's two-touchdown performance in Monday night's overtime win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers."He's so good at winning one-on-one, and so to be able to have him down in the red zone, third-down situations, he does a good job of filling out and finding those windows kind of like Travis (Kelce) does," Mahomes said, according to <a href="https://www.nfl.com/news/patrick-mahomes-on-new-chiefs-teammate-deandre-hopkins-after-two-touchdown-night-he-ll-get-even-better?campaign=Twitter_atn">NFL.com's Grant Gordon</a>. "As he figures out the offense, he'll get even better."Hopkins recorded eight receptions for 86 yards and two touchdowns against Tampa Bay, his second game since joining the Chiefs in a trade from the Tennessee Titans. His multi-score game was his first since Week 7 of the 2023 season.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Hopkins set up his first TD of the night by reeling in an improbable 35-yard catch from Mahomes in triple coverage."To have a guy like that that can go up and make that catch in a crowd of defenders is a special type of player," Mahomes said.Hopkins is a five-time Pro Bowler and a three-time first-team All-Pro. He was acquired from Tennessee on Oct. 24 for a 2025 conditional fifth-round pick. Hopkins' debut with the Chiefs came three days later against the Las Vegas Raiders, where he caught two passes for 29 yards.The 32-year-old has quickly become the Chiefs' top receiver after <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188109" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188109">Rashee Rice</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/114847" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/114847">Marquise Brown</a> were placed on injured reserve."Me just picking (Mahomes') brain, asking him what he likes, and when I'm not out there, taking the rep, I'm always learning and just seeing how he does things," Hopkins said.The Chiefs will look to keep their undefeated streak going on Sunday against the Denver Broncos.

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - NOVEMBER 4: DeAndre Hopkins #8 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates with his teammate Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs after scoring a touchdown during an NFL Football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on November 04, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri.

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Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor announced Monday that running back Zack Moss will be out...

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor announced Monday that running back <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/105231" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/105231">Zack Moss</a> will be out indefinitely with a neck injury, according to <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1853500128080060579">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a>.The veteran rusher had previously suffered an injury in practice that left him sidelined for the Bengals' Week 9 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. The team is seeking more information this week, according to <a href="https://x.com/Ben_Baby/status/1853498020748235013">ESPN's Ben Baby</a>, and has not placed Moss on injured reserve yet.Cincinnati will likely rely on <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188276" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188276">Chase Brown</a> again to be its primary running back.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Moss signed a two-year, $8-million contract with the Bengals last offseason. The 26-year-old was named the starting running back and played in the first eight games of the season, accounting for 242 rushing yards and two touchdowns.The Bengals play their next game Thursday against the Baltimore Ravens.

CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 20: Running back Zack Moss #31 of the Cincinnati Bengals runs during the third quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium on October 20, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith took full responsibility after Sunday's overtime loss to ...

Seattle Seahawks quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/13368" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/13368">Geno Smith</a> took full responsibility after Sunday's overtime loss to the division-rival Los Angeles Rams."When my teammates play the way they played today and to give us a shot to win the game, I've got to make sure we do," Smith said, according to <a href="https://www.seahawks.com/news/geno-smith-apologizes-for-mistakes-in-seahawks-loss-vows-i-m-going-to-step-it-up">team reporter John Boyle</a>. "The things I did today, mistakes that I made, they affected us negatively and really cost us the game today."I really feel like I let everybody down today. I really do."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Smith threw three picks in Sunday's defeat. Rams safety <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199998" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199998">Kamren Kinchens</a> caught two, including a 103-yard go-ahead pick-6, which was the longest play in the NFL this season."I was trying to throw it out of bounds in the back of the end zone," Smith explained. "There's no excuses to be made. I can throw that away, get it out sooner."Smith has been uncharacteristically turnover-prone to start the season, throwing 10 interceptions in eight games. The 34-year-old only threw 11 picks in 17 games and nine in 15 contests in his 2022 and 2023 Pro Bowl campaigns, respectively. He's now tied with the Green Bay Packers' <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/104659" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/104659">Jordan Love</a> for the most interceptions through Week 9."I've been in this league long enough. I've seen a lot," Smith said. "But as long as we've got a shot, as long as I've got a shot, I'll keep fighting. That's the way I am. That's how I'm wired."Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald stood by his QB's side despite the poor performance."He made some big-time plays for us. We've got to protect him better," Macdonald said. "We've got to make smarter decisions in that way. We've got to finish drives. ... We have to be better if we're going to win."The Seahawks, who are now under .500 for the first time this season, are entering their bye week. They will face another NFC West rival, the San Francisco 49ers, on Nov. 17.

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 03: Quarterback Geno Smith #7 of the Seattle Seahawks leaves the field after losing to the Los Angeles Rams 26-20 at Lumen Field on November 03, 2024 in Seattle, Washington.

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