CHICAGO — Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is nearing a return from what he described as a “bad” hamstring tear in his right leg, but he has some medical hurdles to pass ahead of Sunday’s matchup with the Atlanta Falcons before the training staff can clear him.

“We’ll go through the stress test this week and at the end of ...Read more

HARTFORD, Conn. — Former UConn star quarterback and ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky shared some tragic news on Thursday, as he posted that his brother-in-law had died suddenly.

“This weekend, our family experienced an unimaginable tragedy. My brother-in-law, Fed, passed away unexpectedly, leaving behind my sister and their three amazing boys,” ...Read more

Los Angeles Times NFL writer Sam Farmer examines the matchups and makes his predictions for Week 6 of the NFL season.

All lines and over/under numbers are according to FanDuel Sportsbook.

Last week, Farmer posted an 11-5 (.688) record. Through the first five weeks of the season, he is 37-27 (.578).

Using point spreads with the scores Farmer ...Read more

Here's a look back at Week 5's action and fantasy advice for the week ahead:

WEEK 5 RECAP

Buccaneers 24, Cowboys 16: Bucky Irving erupted for a career-high 165 rushing yards and two TDs as undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels earned his first NFL victory, while George Pickens caught nine passes for 130 yards and a score after CeeDee Lamb exited with...Read more

PHILADELPHIA — Jalen Hurts will not play against the Carolina Panthers this week due to a superficial blood clot in his calf, the Eagles announced on Thursday.

In a statement, the team said that Hurts visited the training room after practice last Thursday, stating that he had taken a cleat to the calf during the Eagles’ Week 4 loss to the ...Read more

FOXBORO, Mass. — A.J. Brown has returned to practice and been designated to return off injured reserve, but there’s no guarantee he’ll play this weekend against the Jets.

When asked if he planned to play Sunday, Brown said it’s definitely “still up in the air.”

“Obviously, it’s going to be Coach (Mike) Vrabel’s decision to ...Read more

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — I still think the winless, rebuilding Miami Dolphins will win five games this season. I said it before the season, I’m saying it again now.

I see something in this 0-5 team.

I like the run game, which ranks 11th in the league at 126.6 yards per game. I like the offensive line’s run blocking. I like the third-down ...Read more

NEW YORK — The last place Saints (1-4) are limping into MetLife Stadium Sunday on a three-game losing streak with New Orleans head coach Kellen Moore suddenly on the hot seat.

The first place Giants (3-1-1) are persisting under the leadership of first-year coach John Harbaugh, on the verge of going a full month without losing a game.

Nothing...Read more

BALTIMORE — Turns out, Derrick Henry pays attention to the local paper’s predictions. And he enjoys reminding us when we pick the wrong team.

Standing behind a lectern in the bowels of Mercedes-Benz Stadium late Sunday night, the Ravens star running back used his first answer to bring up The Baltimore Sun’s weekly picks. Baltimore had ...Read more

Mike Tirico does a terrific job calling “Sunday Night Football” games for NBC Sports, and he sometimes provides viral moments.

For instance, when the Chiefs beat the Chargers, 19-17, to win the AFC West title in 2024, Tirico had a great call of the game-winning field goal from Matthew Wright that hit the left upright and went through.

“...Read more

DENVER — The Denver Broncos ruled out cornerback Pat Surtain II and safety Talanoa Hufanga for Thursday night’s game against the Seattle Seahawks on Wednesday. .

The two players did not practice all week with ankle injuries. Surtain missed back-to-back games after suffering an ankle injury against the San Francisco 49ers, while Hufanga went...Read more

LOS ANGELES — Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson’s suspension for punching a Buffalo Bills player after a game has been reduced from two games to one, an NFL spokesman said Wednesday.

Jackson was suspended for striking Bills linebacker Bradley Chubb in the face after the Bills defeated the Rams, 37-34, in overtime on Monday night.

Jackson ...Read more

TAMPA, Fla. — Baker Mayfield remained sidelined Wednesday as he prepared to test his grip and passing ability after dislocating the thumb on his right throwing hand three weeks ago against the Minnesota Vikings.

But the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback hasn’t relinquished his hold on either his job or his team’s teetering season.

With ...Read more

RENTON, Wash. — Jaxon Smith-Njigba is in. Drake Thomas is out. And if this were a normal week, there might be some talk of Zach Charbonnet being available.

As it stands, the Seahawks will have their top wide receiver in Smith-Njigba available for Thursday night’s game in Denver despite a sore ankle coming out of last Sunday’s loss to the ...Read more

Two men charged Wednesday in connection with the shooting of San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Keion White at a Super Bowl party in the early hours of Feb. 9 were among four arrested as a result of a sweeping investigation authorities dubbed "Operation D-Line."

Alleged gunman Gregory Walker, 36, of Mountain House was arrested by the Los ...Read more

MIAMI — A jury found former Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill liable of two counts of battery against his estranged wife on Tuesday, but cleared him of eight other counts of domestic violence-related claims.

Through the jury’s verdict, the 32-year-old Hill was ordered to pay his estranged wife Keeta Vaccaro $500,000 in damages. ...Read more

Mark Sanchez has reached an agreement in principle to end the civil case against him filed by a truck driver who got into a physical altercation with the former USC and NFL quarterback last fall.

Indiana resident Perry Tole filed the civil lawsuit against Sanchez and Fox Corp. last October, alleging that he suffered "severe permanent ...Read more

FOXBORO, Mass. — While Christian Gonzalez was sidelined by a shoulder injury the past two weeks, the Patriots pulled off a major road upset and a blowout win at home.

What will they do when he returns?

The Pats should find out Sunday.

Gonzalez declared himself fit for this weekend’s home game against the Jets during a press conference ...Read more

DENVER — Either Pro Football Focus needs its eyes examined, or the rest of us need our heads examined.

As recently as Oct. 7, the popular football analytics site PFF.com declared that the Broncos, who are averaging 4.3 yards per rush on first-and-10, possess the best offensive line in the NFL. ESPN Analytics says the Broncos, who averaged 5.4...Read more