Chiefs Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes said the past two close games keep the team motivated to perform. “It keeps you motivated, which I think can be a good thing in the end,’’ Mahomes said, via PFT. “I think sometimes I look back on the year we lost the Super Bowl and we were very dominant throughout the regular season and it’s just kind of like you get to this point where you … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Patrick Mahomes, Chris Jones, Todd Monken, Chiefs, Ravens
NFC Notes: Austin Ekeler, Kayvon Thibodeaux, Commanders, Eagles, Giants
Commanders Commanders RB Austin Ekeler recalled his second concussion of the season that he suffered in Week 12 against the Cowboys, describing how he experienced short-term memory loss. “I didn’t even remember how I got off the field,” Ekeler said, via Ben Standig and Cale Clinton of The Athletic. “I just remember coming to — as far as remembering stuff — I had short-term … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Austin Ekeler, Kayvon Thibodeaux, Commanders, Eagles, Giants
AFC Notes: Justin Tucker, Mike Tomlin, Browns, Ravens, Steelers
Browns Browns HC Kevin Stefanski said WR Cedric Tillman (concussion) has a “chance” to play in Week 14, via Chris Easterling. Browns RB Nick Chubb said he is still working back to his previous form and is “shaking off the rust,” per Scott Petrak. Chubb added he has “no idea” how close he is, but thinks everyone will notice once he’s back to his former … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Justin Tucker, Mike Tomlin, Browns, Ravens, Steelers
NFC Notes: Jerry Jones, Nick Sirianni, Commanders, Cowboys, Eagles
Commanders Commanders TE Zach Ertz signed on with Washington as a free agent back in March. The veteran tight end said he wasn’t sure what to expect when joining the team and was just glad to be away from the Cardinals. “I didn’t really know what to expect,” Ertz said, via Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated. “I signed before we had any quarterback on the roster. I signed … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Jerry Jones, Nick Sirianni, Commanders, Cowboys, Eagles
AFC Notes: Azeez Al-Shaair, Trevor Lawrence, Justin Tucker, Jaguars, Ravens, Texans
Jaguars Jaguars HC Doug Pederson said the team will take everything into consideration, including “where we are as a team” when determining when QB Trevor Lawrence will return. “You gotta take it all into consideration obviously and make a smart choice,” Pederson said, via PFT. Ravens Ravens HC John Harbaugh said the team has no plans to move on from K Justin Tucker. “If you’re … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Azeez Al-Shaair, Trevor Lawrence, Justin Tucker, Jaguars, Ravens, Texans