Author: Mike Jones, USA TODAY

Despite injuries to key players, Tampa Bay is off to a 5-1 start. The backups are getting valuable reps that will improve depth for the playoffs.

NFL Players Association leader DeMaurice Smith said he felt “a certain amount of numbness” after learning of Jon Gruden’s remarks about him, others.

After reaching the Super Bowl in consecutive years, the Chiefs looked impervious to a dropoff. But Patrick Mahomes and Co. have cause for concern.

Even after an MVP campaign, Lamar Jackson has faced persistent ridicule. Maybe it’s time to just start appreciating him the uniquely elite QB he is.

Lamar Jackson had never beaten Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs until Sunday night, when the Ravens prevailed in a wild prime-time win.

Taylor Heinicke’s grit and determination, qualities that have made him a favorite with players and coaches, was on full display in Washington’s win.

New York Giants offensive lineman Nick Gates sustained a serious leg injury in the first quarter of Thursday night’s game against Washington.

There’s plenty of time to turn things around, but several big-name NFL players and coaches are already under pressure to turn things around.