The NFL gave us an early Christmas gift on Sunday with a handful of leap-out-of-your-seat finishes around the league, shaking up the entire complexion of the playoff race.Here, we rank the four best endings from an unmissable Week 14 slate:4. Steelers' playoff hopes slip after Raiders upset

Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins blasted the officiating following Sunday's overtime 29-23 loss to the Dallas Cowboys.Jenkins took particular issue with a decision made on the opening kickoff, where Eagles linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill looked to recover a fumble from Cowboys returner Jourdan Lewis. The referees ruled Lewis down by contact and upheld the decision, despite evidence showing that the Eagles had clearly recovered the ball."That was a pretty terrible call," Jenkins said to ESPN's Tim McManus. "They reviewed it and the explanation I got was that it wasn't a clear recovery, although Kamu had the ball in his hand and there was only Eagles defenders on the ball in replay. So whoever's watching that in New York should stay off the bottle."With the game being settled in overtime, Jenkins and his teammates clearly felt that the decision dramatically impacted the course of the contest."Common sense, you saw Kamu come out with the ball. Obviously they don't pay me to make calls like that, but that was, in hindsight, obviously a big play in the game," Jenkins said.Dallas improved to 8-5 while Philadelphia dropped to 6-7.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Miami Dolphins defeated the New England Patriots on a miraculous last-second touchdown and quarterback Ryan Tannehill couldn't seem to believe their good fortune after the game.Dolphins running back Kenyan Drake cut through the Patriots' defense on a lateral play, carrying the ball for the final 52 yards of a 69-yard touchdown to beat the AFC juggernaut with the clock expiring, avoiding an outstretched Rob Gronkowski en route to the end zone. Tannehill threw a 14-yard pass to Kenny Stills, who in turn tossed the ball to DeVante Parker, and Parker flipped the ball to Drake who took off untouched.Tannehill said the play didn't go as they drew it up, however."The play kind of got messed up," Tannehill said post-game via NFL.com's Austin Knoblauch. "I saw Kenyan there, I said (to Parker) 'pitch it! pitch it!' He pitches it, Kenyan came back inside. ... Then I saw him and (Rob Gronkowski) about 10 yards away. I said, 'Gronk's on the field? We got this!' So, yeah, it was pretty amazing. I was following behind and I actually just turned around and collapsed just with the emotion of the whole thing."Some questioned why Gronkowski was on the field as a makeshift defensive back, but he was essentially on the field to work as a receiver, in an attempt to field any potential passing attempt towards the end zone."Well, they could throw it deeper," Patriots head coach Bill Belichick said of his decision to play Gronkowski. "They could have run the Desperado-type play, which is kind of an in between 20-yard pass, then it turned into a Desperado."Tannehill had other ideas, however."Drake runs a 4.3 (40-yard dash) and Gronk probably runs a 4.6 or 4.7," Tannehill said. "We feel good about that matchup."Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson expects to play in Week 15 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after X-rays on his ankle came back negative, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.Jackson left Sunday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs in overtime and was replaced by Robert Griffin III.The 21-year-old went 13 of 24 for 147 yards and two touchdowns, while rushing for 71 yards on 13 carries during the loss.Jackson won his first three starts and has been instrumental in the Ravens' second-half surge. He'll be competing against Joe Flacco for the starting role this week, with the veteran quarterback battling through a hip injury.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle had history within his grasp Sunday, but failed to snatch it after being held without a catch in the second half.Kittle had 210 receiving yards in the first half versus the Denver Broncos, putting him five yards away from breaking Shannon Sharpe's single-game receiving record for a tight end. He was completely silenced in the second half, though, and didn't make a single reception after the break.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger returned from a rib injury with under five minutes to go versus the Oakland Raiders as his team trailed 17-14.Roethlisberger played every snap of the first half and threw a touchdown seconds before halftime, but was surprisingly absent to start the second half.Joshua Dobbs filled in at quarterback during his absence, and completed four of nine passes for 24 yards with an interception.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Colin Kaepernick is willing to play for any NFL team that would employ him, sources told Yahoo's Charles Robinson."He's a professional Super Bowl caliber quarterback and in the best shape of his life and he would play if given the opportunity on any NFL team," one source said to Robinson.Kaepernick has remained a free agent since opting out of his contract with the San Francisco 49ers and has been a leading advocate against police brutality and racial inequality.The Washington Redskins represented a potential opportunity for Kaepernick when Alex Smith and Colt McCoy suffered season-ending injuries. The Redskins elected to sign Mark Sanchez and Josh Johnson instead. Sanchez struggled miserably against the New York Giants on Sunday before being replaced by Johnson in a 40-16 loss.Redskins head coach Jay Gruden noted Sanchez's familiarity with the team's playbook when asked why they signed him earlier in the week.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Miami Dolphins stunned the New England Patriots in dramatic fashion Sunday, with Kenyan Drake taking a lateral to the house as the clock expired to secure a 34-33 victory.Miami prevented New England from clinching the AFC East and Twitter was pretty incredulous following Drake's touchdown.Even the Dolphins' players appeared to be in shock:

The Washington Redskins benched quarterback Mark Sanchez after his two-plus woeful quarters put them in a 40-0 hole at FedExField versus the New York Giants on Sunday.Backup Josh Johnson, who was signed on Wednesday and is the Redskins' fourth quarterback this season, replaced Sanchez. Alex Smith and Colt McCoy were both previously lost for the season due to broken legs.Sanchez was abysmal in his first start for the Redskins, going 6-of-14 for 38 yards and two interceptions. He compiled a passer rating of 10.7 before being pulled.The Redskins cited familiarity with their offense as the reason for signing Sanchez following Smith's injury.Washington brought in Johnson after McCoy went down two weeks later. Johnson was the first overall pick by the San Diego Fleet of the Alliance of American Football league on Nov. 27.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Tyreek Hill and Spencer Ware returned to the Kansas City Chiefs' Week 14 matchup with the Baltimore Ravens after suffering injuries late in the first half.Hill suffered a heel injury and Ware injured his shoulder. Both players featured on the team's first drive of the third quarter.Coming into Sunday, Hill ranked fifth among wide receivers with 1,119 receiving yards and tied for second with 11 touchdowns. He caught two passes for 39 yards versus Baltimore before exiting.Ware is starting his second game this year since the Chiefs released Kareem Hunt on Nov. 30.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

General manager Reggie McKenzie won't return to the Oakland Raiders in 2019 as part of a larger offseason overhaul of the front office, sources told CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora.The expected changes are reportedly spurred by head coach Jon Gruden's frustrations with the team's recent drafting and current talent base. Members of the scouting and football operations staff are also expected to be exchanged.Gruden is believed have total control of the roster but is expected to work with owner Mark Davis to bring in top candidates to help with roster retooling roster and drafting, La Canfora adds.The Raiders own three first-round picks in the 2019 NFL Draft including their own, which could end up as the No. 1 selection. They're also projected to have over $81 million in cap space for 2019, according to Over The Cap; only four teams are expected to have more.Oakland hired Gruden on a reported 10-year, $100-million contract in January.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Dallas Cowboys and head coach Jason Garrett made multiple attempts in recent weeks to lure former tight end Jason Witten out of retirement, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Witten rejected the attempts and is reportedly committed to his new career as a broadcaster. He's in his first season as an analyst on Monday Night Football.The Cowboys have received little production from their tight ends this season, with Geoff Swaim, Blake Jarwin, Rico Gathers, and Dalton Schultz combining for 406 receiving yards and one touchdown. In 2017, the final season of his career, Witten recorded 560 yards and five touchdowns.Entering Week 14 against the Philadelphia Eagles, the Cowboys have won four straight games to vastly increase their playoff odds. The team's offense has improved since the acquisition of wide receiver Amari Cooper.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The prop market is one that bettors can capitalize on by finding edges on specific, individual matchups. Here are our three favorite prop bets for the game between the Los Angeles Rams and Chicago Bears on Sunday Night Football.1st-quarter Over 9.5 (-130)The Rams and Bears got off to slow starts last weekend versus the Detroit Lions and New York Giants, respectively, but expect both offenses to get back on track early in this one.The Bears get back starting quarterback Mitch Trubisky, who missed the previous two games with a shoulder injury. He's helped Chicago's offense score 31 points per game at Soldier Field, which ranks No. 7 in the NFL for team scoring at home this season. The Rams' offense needs no introduction, sitting behind only the Kansas City Chiefs in scoring at roughly 35 points per game. L.A. has been on fire in prime-time games this season, averaging more than 40 points per contest.Despite the Bears' stout defense and a potentially rusty Trubisky, we like this number for the first-quarter over.Robert Woods Under 75.5 receiving yards (-114)The season-ending injury to Cooper Kupp thrust Woods into a larger role in the Rams' offense, but we don't love the matchup on Sunday night. With Woods playing more in the slot, he'll be seeing a lot of Bryce Callahan, the underrated slot corner and one of the underrated pieces of Chicago's defense. Callahan comes into Week 14 rated as the No. 5 defensive back in the NFL in fantasy points allowed to slot receivers.Taylor Gabriel Under 42.5 receiving yards (-114)First-year Bears wide receiver Taylor Gabriel started the season as one of Trubisky's go-to intermediate targets, seeing at least seven balls thrown his way in three of the first four games. But during the middle of the season, Trubisky started finding another favorite pass-catcher in Anthony Miller, which resulted in Gabriel seeing seven or fewer targets in five of six games before the quarterback went down with injury. Backup Chase Daniel loved looking Gabriel's way, throwing to him a combined 15 times over the previous two games. With Trubisky back, we like Gabriel's yards to go under the total of 42.5.(All prop bets were taken from BetOnline.ag. Be sure to shop around for the best numbers and prices.)Alex Kolodziej is theScore's betting writer. He's a graduate of Eastern Illinois who has been involved in the sports betting industry for 11 years. He can quote every line from "Rounders" and appreciates franchises that regularly wear alternate jerseys. Find him on Twitter @AlexKoIodziej.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco is inactive for Sunday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs, the team announced.Flacco has missed the Ravens' past three games due to a hip injury, but he returned to practice this week and looked good, fuelling optimism he'd be able to back up rookie Lamar Jackson and potentially play some snaps, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.Jay Glazer of FOX Sports adds that Jackson was "going to fully be the guy" regardless of Flacco's status, and the rookie is now the team's No. 1 quarterback.Jackson has led the Ravens to three consecutive victories while filling in for Flacco. Baltimore holds a 7-5 record, and the team occupies second place in the AFC North.Veteran Robert Griffin III will continue to serve as Jackson's backup for Week 14. He briefly entered last week's game against the Atlanta Falcons while Jackson was being checked for a concussion.Flacco last played against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 9, completing 23 of 37 passes for 206 yards and no touchdowns or interceptions.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Jim Harbaugh wants to be clear: He's not going anywhere.The head coach at Michigan shot down rumors that he's interested in NFL head-coaching vacancies."This is a choreographed message that comes up at this time every year before signing day. It's people spreading messages to further their own personal agenda," Harbaugh said to ESPN this weekend, according to Adam Schefter."But I'm on record right here, right now: I'm not going anywhere. I'm staying at Michigan. We have big plans here, and there's a lot we want to accomplish."Harbaugh has spent the past four years at Michigan, accumulating a 38-13 record. The Wolverines have yet to win the Big Ten or land a spot in the College Football Playoff under his direction.Nonetheless, he doesn't plan to abandon ship."I can't be any more clear about this - it's not true. I'm not going anywhere," he said.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

After uncovering some betting tips and analyzing every team total in Week 14, here are our five best betting plays for the upcoming slate.New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay BuccaneersWager: Saints' team total over 33.5 and the over 54.5If you're expecting a bounce-back game from the Saints' offense following last week's 13-10 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, there's a good chance it'll happen.This is the ideal time to buy quarterback Drew Brees, who went 18-for-28 through the air with just 127 yards last week. Since 2008, Brees has finished with a QBR worse than 80.0 35 times; in the following game, the Saints are scoring an average of 33.2 points per game. In the lone situation this season, Brees and the offense hung 43 on the Washington Redskins.Sunday's opponent will be the Buccaneers, who have stripped their tag as the league's worst scoring defense after allowing just 26 combined points over the previous two games. Looking back at last week's success in a 24-17 win over the Carolina Panthers, the Bucs used their pass rush to force Cam Newton into four interceptions. Brees is the least-sacked qualified passer in the NFL, so we don't think he'll be pressured too often in the pocket in what should be a rebound spot for the NFL's No. 3 scoring offense.The Buccaneers love scoring points when trailing and the No. 1 pass offense at home should find enough success against the Saints' No. 30 pass defense to contribute going over the full-game point total.Carolina Panthers at Cleveland BrownsWager: Over 47Just as we expect Brees to rebound, this is a spot where two quarterbacks can bounce back. Newton is coming off a four-interception game in Tampa Bay while Cleveland's Baker Mayfield threw three in last week's loss to the Houston Texans.The Panthers have been able to move the ball, but it's the turnovers deep into opponent territory that has the unit leaving points on the field. It's also a favorable matchup for the Browns, who face a Carolina defense allowing a 100.4 opponent passer rating on the road this season, which ranks No. 25 in the NFL.Extra PointsNew York Jets at Buffalo BillsRecommended Pick: Under 38.5When the Jets travel to take on the Bills, it'll be a clash between two of the worst offenses in football. New York and Buffalo sailed past the total of 38 four weeks ago when the Bills rolled to 41-10 victory behind backup veteran quarterback Matt Barkley. It'll likely be the two rookies' turn to duel this time around, as the Jets are expecting to trot out Sam Darnold, who has missed the previous three games with an injury.Sunday figures to be a terrible matchup for the Jets' offense, who go up against a secondary that has allowed an average of 133.5 passing yards and is holding opposing quarterbacks to a 36.5 QBR over the previous four games. Jets starting running back Isaiah Crowell and wide receivers Quincy Enunwa and Robby Anderson should be good to go for Sunday, but come in nursing respective injuries.Bills quarterback Josh Allen's improvement - especially with his legs - over the last few weeks feels like an overreaction from the public, considering he had nowhere to go but up following a shaky start to his career. Buffalo's skill corps is still light on playmakers and they shuffled around the receivers group by cutting ties with Kelvin Benjamin and Andre Holmes earlier this week. In Round 2 between these two offensively-challenged AFC East clubs, we feel a low-scoring game is in the works.New York Giants at Washington Redskins Recommended Pick: Redskins +3.5It took us until the last minute to talk ourselves into recommending the Redskins, but nonetheless, here we are. This has more to do with fading the Giants than playing on Mark Sanchez and a beleaguered Redskins team.Following a five-game losing streak, the G-Men have three wins over the previous four with the only blemish coming against the Philadelphia Eagles, a narrow three-point loss. But have the Giants really turned it around? They needed a game-winning touchdown drive to win against the Nick Mullens-led San Francisco 49ers, only beat the Buccaneers at home by a field goal, and came out victorious in overtime against Chase Daniel and the Chicago Bears last weekend in East Rutherford.Although the offensive success behind Sanchez is an unknown, we don't feel New York should be giving more than a field goal on the road to Washington, backup quarterback under center or not.Top plays: 24-12-2 (66.7 percent)Overall record: 39-23-1 (63 percent)Alex Kolodziej is theScore's betting writer. He's a graduate of Eastern Illinois who has been involved in the sports betting industry for 11 years. He can quote every line from "Rounders" and appreciates franchises that regularly wear alternate jerseys. Find him on Twitter @AlexKoIodziej.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

After uncovering some betting tips and releasing our five best plays for the weekend, let's dig into the line and total moves for Sunday's slate.New York Giants at Washington RedskinsOpening odds: WAS -1 / 42.5Current odds: NYG -3 / 40The Redskins quickly went from betting favorites to 3.5-point underdogs against the Giants after Mark Sanchez was named the starter over an injured Colt McCoy. The market moved the line down to -3 following the news on Saturday that New York ruled out wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. with a quad injury.Atlanta Falcons at Green Bay PackersOpen: GB -4 / 47.5Current: GB -4.5 / 51Weather was a factor last weekend at Lambeau Field, but the conditions should be more favorable Sunday when the Falcons travel to take on the Packers. Though Atlanta has gone under the total in the previous four and Green Bay in five of the last six, the number shot all the way up to 51.5 during the week before settling in at 51 on Sunday morning.New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay BuccaneersOpen: NO -7.5 / 58Current: NO -9.5 / 54.5There should be some rain in the forecast when the Saints meet the Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium for the second matchup of their respective regular seasons. That's likely the reason this total has experienced one of the biggest dips of the slate, down 3.5 points from the opener. Expect the 'books to be rooting for the Bucs, as four times more bets came in on New Orleans at MGM resorts as of late Saturday night.Baltimore Ravens at Kansas City ChiefsOpen: KC -8.5 / 52.5Current: KC -6.5/7 / 51.Quarterback Lamar Jackson will look to make it 4-0 as a starter when he and the Ravens hit the road to play the Chiefs. This spread has hovered between -6.5 and -7.5 all week, crossed through -7 on multiple occasions, and bettors could find both 6.5 and 7 available as recently as Sunday morning. The total topped out at 53 but saw a significant bump back down to 51 on Friday.Carolina Panthers at Cleveland BrownsOpen: CAR -2.5 / 46.5Current: PK / 47.5The Panthers were one-point favorites over the Browns for a majority of the week before shops hung a variety of prices - numbers ranged anywhere from Carolina -1.5 to Cleveland -1 on Saturday night. The stagnant total finally saw a slight jump from 47 to 47.5 late in the week. Both teams are down key players as Panthers kicker Graham Gano and Browns cornerback Denzel Ward were ruled out with respective injuries.Indianapolis Colts at Houston TexansOpen: HOU -4 / 49.5Current: HOU -4.5 / 50The Texans own the league's longest winning streak at nine games and will welcome a Colts offense that was blanked last weekend against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Colts come in banged-up, with 13 players on injured reserve and four more out for Sunday. Wide receiver T.Y. Hilton is a game-time decision.New England Patriots at Miami DolphinsOpen: NE -7.5 / 47.5Current: NE -8 / 48.5As is the case in the Saints-Buccaneers game, weather could be a factor in Miami when the Dolphins play host to the Patriots. Hard Rock Stadium is expected to be dry but winds could swirl up to 16 mph during game time. The total dropped to 47 during the week but shot back up to 48.5 over the weekend, and New England hit -8 early Sunday morning.New York Jets at Buffalo BillsOpen: BUF -3.5 / 38Current: BUF -4 / 37.5Perhaps the stalest game on the docket for Sunday has also been one of the least active movers in terms of numbers. The Bills stuck as 3.5-point favorites until early Saturday morning when some shops moved them to -4. That night, it was reported Buffalo was getting four times as many bets on the spread than the Jets were.Denver Broncos at San Francisco 49ersOpen: DEN -3.5 / 44Current: DEN -3.5 / 45A close game between the Broncos and 49ers could come down to which number bettors scooped up over the week. The Broncos opened as 3.5-point favorites and were bet all the way up to -6 before slowly falling back down during the week. Denver is a huge side for the public for the second straight week, with four times as many bets on the Broncos than the Niners as of Saturday evening.Cincinnati Bengals at Los Angeles Chargers Open: LAC -14 / 47Current: LAC -14.5 / 48Most sportsbooks kept the Chargers as 14-point favorites over the struggling and depleted Bengals before finally moving L.A. up to 14.5 and even 15 in some outlets. Cincinnati will give Jeff Driskel his second start of the season.Pittsburgh Steelers at Oakland RaidersOpen: PIT -11 / 51.5Current: PIT -10 / 51.5Very rarely does the betting market trust the two-win Raiders, but perhaps last week's narrow loss to the Chiefs inspired some confidence. Oakland was bet down from 11-point underdogs to +10 earlier in the week as it welcomes the Steelers, who will be without running back James Conner.Detroit Lions at Arizona CardinalsOpen: DET -2 / 40.5Current: DET -3 / 40.5This one will feature a Lions club that has dropped five of the last six, going up against an injury-riddled Cardinals team coming off the biggest win of its season at Green Bay. Detroit hit -3, went down to -2.5, and hopped back to a three-point favorite Saturday afternoon. Lions running back Kerryon Johnson didn't practice all week and is slated to miss his third straight game.Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys Open: DAL -3.5 / 43Current: DAL -3 / 45As the market shapes one of the biggest games of the slate, the Cowboys are giving the standard three points at home when they host the Eagles for a high-stakes NFC East divisional clash. Dallas hit as high as -4.5 in some places before settling back as a three-point favorite over the weekend. The total has also seen some "over" money, rising from 43 to 45.5 before coming down to 45.Los Angeles Rams at Chicago BearsOpen: LAR -4 / 54Current: LAR -3 / 51Two NFC contenders meet on prime time as the Rams take on the Bears and Soldier Field's below-freezing temperatures on Sunday night. Chicago has scored points in bunches at home this season and might have to trade punches with an L.A. offense that ranks No. 2 in the NFL in scoring. The home team will get back Mitch Trubisky under center, though bettors who assumed the incumbent would be back likely grabbed a better number earlier when the Bears were getting four points.Alex Kolodziej is theScore's betting writer. He's a graduate of Eastern Illinois who has been involved in the sports betting industry for 11 years. He can quote every line from "Rounders" and appreciates franchises that regularly wear alternate jerseys. Find him on Twitter @AlexKoIodziej.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

James Conner's absence from the Pittsburgh Steelers' lineup may be an extended one.The Steelers running back has already been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Oakland Raiders and Pittsburgh is expected to take a cautious approach with his recovery from an ankle sprain. Conner could also miss next week's matchup with the New England Patriots, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.However, a league source told ESPN's Adam Schefter that Conner has a chance to play next week.Conner picked up the injury in last week's game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Jaylen Samuels is expected to take on the lead back role in Conner's absence.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

As far as Kyler Murray's agent is concerned, there's no question where his future lies in professional sports.Despite winning the Heisman Trophy - college football's highest individual honor - on Saturday night, Murray will not pursue the NFL and will instead transition to a playing career with Major League Baseball's Oakland Athletics, Scott Boras says."Kyler has agreed and the A's agreed to a baseball contract that gave him permission to play college football through the end of the collegiate season," Boras told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport earlier in the week. "After that, he is under contract to play baseball. That is not a determination to make. It's already done."The A's selected Murray ninth overall in the 2018 MLB Draft. He was allowed to continue his college football career as the starting quarterback for Oklahoma and has led it to a spot in the College Football Playoff.Murray beat out Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa and Ohio State's Dwayne Haskins for the Heisman after compiling 51 total touchdowns thus far this season.Rapoport reports that Murray is currently projected as a second- or third-round NFL draft pick, but a general manager told ESPN's Adam Schefter that the five-foot-10 passer would be a late first-round selection.He cited last year's Heisman winner, Baker Mayfield - who stands 6-foot-1 - as an accurate comparison for Murray."He's going to be a first-round pick," the GM said.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Washington Redskins will likely make searching for a new quarterback their priority this offseason, one year after trading for Alex Smith and signing him to an extension, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.Smith is reportedly dealing with a career-threatening infection in his surgically-repaired right leg after breaking his fibula and tibia during the Redskins' Week 11 game against the Houston Texans."No one has been able to definitively say he is going to play football going forward," Rapoport said. "Of course, everyone hopes that he is, but if you're the Washington Redskins the reality is Smith is unlikely to be ready for the start of the 2019 season. They know right now they do need to find a quarterback to at least begin the season with. It's just unclear whether that's going to come in free agency or potentially in the draft."The Redskins acquired Smith from the Kansas City Chiefs this past offseason in exchange for a third-round draft pick and cornerback Kendall Fuller. They proceeded to sign him to a four-year, $94-million extension.Smith completed 62.5 percent of his passes for 2,180 yards and 10 touchdowns over 10 games this season prior to his injury, and he also recorded 168 yards and a score on the ground. He had already matched his 2017 interception total of five.Backup Colt McCoy replaced him in Week 11. However, McCoy suffered a season-ending fibula fracture early in Washington's Week 13 contest against the Philadelphia Eagles. Mark Sanchez, who hadn't thrown a pass since 2016 prior to the Redskins signing him, then replaced McCoy.McCoy is under contract next season and carries a cap hit of $3.5 million, while Sanchez becomes a free agent this offseason.Washington is projected to have roughly $20 million in cap space for 2019.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

theScore's Justin Boone is coming off his fifth top-10 finish in FantasyPros' Most Accurate Expert Competition. Follow the links below to see his updated rankings for Week 14.You can also listen to the Week 14 preview episode of theScore Fantasy Football Podcast.Standard

Kansas City Chiefs safety Eric Berry is reportedly preparing to make his season debut Thursday in Week 15 against the Los Angeles Chargers, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Berry, who has been listed throughout the week as questionable with a heel injury, is not expected to play Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens, according to Schefter.The five-time Pro Bowler has been dealing with a heel injury associated with the Achilles tear he suffered in the Chiefs' 2017 season opener.Berry's return will provide a much-needed boost to a Chiefs secondary that ranks last in the league in passing yards allowed per game (295) and 27th in points allowed per contest (27.2).In his 2016 season, Berry accumulated 77 combined tackles, four interceptions, and one forced fumble.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New York Giants ruled out wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. for Sunday's game against the Washington Redskins due to a bruised quadriceps.Head coach Pat Shurmur had been adamant that his star wideout would be able to suit up despite being listed as limited in Friday's practice, according to Art Stapleton of The Record.Beckham caught just three of nine targets for 35 yards and a touchdown during the Giants' Week 13 win over the Chicago Bears. He also passed once for a 49-yard score.The three-time Pro Bowler has caught 77 passes for 1,052 yards and six touchdowns over 12 games this season. He ranks 10th in the league in receiving yards and 13th in catches.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Each week, we take a look at five last-minute additions for your fantasy team heading into Sunday.DaeSean Hamilton, WR, Broncosat 49ersIcon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / GettyHamilton will move into a sizable role after Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders and tight end Jeff Heuerman suffered season-ending injuries.The fourth-round rookie has played just 24.5 percent of Denver's offensive snaps this season, according to Football Outsiders. However, he led Broncos wide receivers while playing 80 percent of the team's offensive snaps against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 13 when Sanders was still healthy. Hamilton made his first start of the season, but he wasn't targeted in the 24-10 victory and has caught just five passes for 61 yards in 2018.He's expected to be featured in the slot, with Tim Patrick and fellow rookie Courtland Sutton operating on the outside. Quarterback Case Keenum had some fun with reporters this week when asked about working with Hamilton:

Undefeated as a starter in the NFL, Baltimore Ravens rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson is drawing praise from opposing coaches."He can run like a running back, he’s as fast as a wide receiver, and he can throw like a son of a gun, like a quarterback, so that’s a pretty good combination to have," Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said, according to Jamison Hensley of ESPN. "He’s a talented kid."The Chiefs will host Jackson and the Ravens on Sunday. The 32nd overall pick of the 2018 NFL Draft has led his team to three consecutive wins while filling in for an injured Joe Flacco. He's completed 39 of 65 pass attempts for 453 yards with one touchdown and three interceptions over that span, adding 265 yards and two touchdowns on the ground.Jackson has carried the Ravens back over .500 on the season. They currently hold a 7-5 record and sit second in the AFC North through 13 weeks.Reid's Chiefs hold the top spot in the AFC West with a 10-2 record fueled by standout sophomore quarterback and MVP favorite Patrick Mahomes.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Former Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt has begun counseling with the aid of the NFL Players Association, sources told Terez Paylor of Yahoo Sports.Hunt will receive help for issues relating to a February incident in which he shoved and kicked a woman in a Cleveland hotel. The footage of the assault was released by TMZ Sports, leading to Hunt's release from the Chiefs hours later.The 23-year-old has also been accused of punching a man at an Ohio resort in June and being part of a group who assaulted a man in a Kansas City nightclub in January.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Baltimore Ravens listed quarterback Joe Flacco as questionable for Sunday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs after he practiced in full for the first time since injuring his hip at the start of November.Flacco has yet to be cleared to play, but the designation means he has a chance to return, either as the starter or Lamar Jackson's backup.Ravens head coach John Harbaugh wouldn't disclose who would be under center if Flacco is cleared for Week 14."I'm not getting into all that," Harbaugh said Friday, according to ESPN's Jamison Hensley. "... It's not something that we're going to talk about. I'm not trying to be coy or clever. We're just rolling. We're just going to play the games. We don't feel like we owe any explanations to anybody. We're going to put our best team out there and try to go play some football."Baltimore currently sits in an AFC wild-card spot, as Jackson has won all three of his starts.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon won't play Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals due to a knee injury, according to the team's Week 14 injury report.It's the same injury that kept Gordon sidelined in Week 13 versus the Pittsburgh Steelers. He's reportedly expected to return in the near future.Gordon leads the Chargers in rushing with 802 yards and nine touchdowns across 10 games this season.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

theScore's Justin Boone is coming off his fifth top-10 finish in FantasyPros' Most Accurate Expert Competition. Follow the links below to see his updated rankings for Week 14.The final rankings will be released Sunday morning.You can also listen to the Week 14 preview episode of theScore Fantasy Football Podcast.Standard

SSSQ is a weekly look at under-the-radar fantasy players you should consider starting and potential busts you should leave on your bench. We also identify breakout candidates to stash on your roster and players you can safely cut.For the rest of your lineup decisions, consult our Week 14 rankings. You can also listen to the Week 14 preview episode of theScore Fantasy Football Podcast.StartLamar Jackson, QB, Ravensat ChiefsIcon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / GettyOver his first three NFL starts, Jackson tied for the 12th-most fantasy points among quarterbacks despite never throwing for more than 178 yards in any game. That's because he also eclipsed 70 rushing yards in each outing, giving him a solid fantasy floor along with a ceiling he hasn't come close to hitting yet.The Chiefs have been a top-five matchup for opposing quarterbacks, but they've played better at home and are favored by nearly a touchdown against the Ravens. That makes Jackson a more volatile option this week, especially with Joe Flacco potentially being active as the backup. On the other hand, Jackson offers more upside than anyone else on this list if you're willing to take the risk.Boone's projection: 202 passing yards, TD, INT, 68 rushing yards, TDOther QBs to start

The Jacksonville Jaguars are expected to part ways with much-maligned quarterback Blake Bortles in the offseason, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.Jacksonville could have difficulty trading Bortles, who signed a three-year, $54-million contract last offseason. The team would be forced to swallow a large dead cap number if it releases the quarterback.Bortles, the third overall pick in the 2014 draft, was benched after Week 12 when the Jags were mired in a seven-game losing streak.The 26-year-old has proven to be an adequate game manager, but he's struggled when asked to be the focal point of the offense. The Jaguars reached the AFC Championship Game last season, but the team currently sits last in the AFC South division with a 4-9 record.In 11 games this season, Bortles has thrown for 2,572 yards with 13 touchdowns and 10 interceptions.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The NFL's highest-scoring offense suffered another blow Friday as Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins is expected to be sidelined until the playoffs due to a foot injury, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.Watkins was ruled out for Week 10 and returned to play just five snaps in Week 11 before aggravating the injury. He missed the Chiefs' Week 13 game against the Oakland Raiders and Rapoport adds the receiver was unable to practice Thursday.The 25-year-old has played 10 games this season, catching 40 passes for 519 yards and three touchdowns after signing a three-year, $48-million contract as a free agent in the offseason.The Chiefs are averaging a league-best 37.0 points per game this season, but the loss of Watkins follows the release of sophomore running back Kareem Hunt on Nov. 30 after video surfaced of him pushing and kicking a woman in a Cleveland hotel.Wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin was reportedly signed Thursday evening for the remainder of the 2018 campaign following his release from the Buffalo Bills, but he isn't expected to play against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 14, according to Brooke Pryor of the Kansas City Star.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill said on Friday that he apologized to his team and head coach for calling the Dallas Cowboys chokers."Didn't mean to disrespect this organization or coach (Doug) Pederson," Grugier-Hill told reporters, courtesy of ESPN's Tim McManus. "I just got a lot of confidence in our guys, confidence in myself going into this game, and ready to play."The Eagles and Cowboys are preparing to meet on Sunday, and the winner will gain an inside track to the NFC East title.Grugier-Hill provided Dallas with bulletin-board material on Tuesday, saying the Cowboys "always choke" in big games, and that the Eagles will "make them choke" again in Week 14."I just apologized because obviously I put him in a hard spot," Gruger-Hill said after a chat with Pederson.The 24-year-old has recorded 29 tackles and an interception in 12 games this year, making seven starts.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Maintaining peak physical shape doesn't come cheap for Odell Beckham Jr.In a clip from an upcoming episode of his Facebook Watch documentary series "I Am More: OBJ," the New York Giants wide receiver reveals he spends over $300,000 taking care of his body in the offseason.The 26-year-old spends most of his time training with performance coach Jamal Liggin but also worked with celebrity trainer Colt Colletti and USC track and field director Caryl Smith Gilbert while rehabbing from a broken ankle this past offseason, according to ESPN's Jordan Raanan.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Following Wednesday's announcement of the eight XFL host cities, several former NFL quarterbacks have been given odds to land in Vince McMahon's rebooted football league.BetOnline.ag lists Colin Kaepernick as the favorite to join the XFL at +100 odds, followed by Johnny Manziel (+200), Tim Tebow (+500), Michael Vick (+1000), and Brett Favre (+10000).McMahon mentioned Tebow as a possible XFL candidate during a press conference in January, but the quarterback-turned-New York Mets minor-leaguer said at the time that he hadn't given any thought to the idea.XFL players will be banned from expressing political or social stances during games, making it unlikely that Kaepernick will be interested in joining the league.McMahon has also said that players with criminal backgrounds - including DUIs - won't be allowed in the XFL, which seemingly rules out Manziel.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman doesn't see retirement when he peeks into his crystal ball, but the 30-year-old does see a position change intended to prolong his career."I think 35 (years old) is probably my cutoff," he told reporters Thursday, according to Nick Wagoner of ESPN. "They'd have a hard time getting me out of the bed at 35 to go play, so I think I've got about four or five more (seasons) in me. At some point, everybody makes the transition to safety if you're smart enough to play that game, and I'll probably do that in a couple of years or whenever the team needs."In his first campaign with the 49ers, Sherman is still performing at an above-average level out wide, according to Pro Football Focus. But the longtime Seattle Seahawk knows he'll eventually lose another step, and once he does he'll embrace a move."At corner, I've had games where I haven't got a look, thrown at," he said. "And at safety, you can see exactly where the ball goes and you can make an impact. You can get in on every tackle - just about - because you're in the center of everything, kind of like the Mike (linebacker). But it's something I'm definitely going to consider later in my career and hopefully I'll be just as good there."Several elite defensive backs, including Hall of Famer Rod Woodson, switched from cornerback to safety late in their careers.Sherman, a four-time Pro Bowler, has 24 tackles and four pass breakups this season, but he's still looking for his first interception.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

In the eyes of Josh Gordon, Tom Brady has lived up to his reputation since the wideout joined the New England Patriots more than two months ago."I came in with the idea he was a hardworking guy, and he's done nothing but shown that continuously and consistently," Gordon said Thursday, according to Mike Reiss of ESPN. "He's a family man, he loves his family, FaceTiming with his kids, which is something I can relate to with my family, my kids. He enjoys the game and everything that comes with it."Gordon's started all nine of his games since arriving in New England via trade with the Cleveland Browns. The former All-Pro has caught 34 of 57 targets for 605 yards and three touchdowns.He credits Brady's leadership with helping him stay on the field after playing just 10 games over the previous four seasons due to multiple suspensions for his struggles with substance abuse."It's good to be able to be in such close proximity to learn from him. I look up to the guy," said Gordon. "He's done everything right, so I just enjoy the time being around him."Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Here's a breakdown of four significant positional mismatches in Week 14:Patriots DE Lawrence Guy vs. Dolphins OG Jesse DavisAfter one of his best performances of the season, New England Patriots interior defender Lawrence Guy has an opportunity to replicate that showing this weekend against Miami Dolphins guard Jesse Davis.Guy's pass-rush style resembles a bull rampaging through a china shop. He isn't blessed with otherworldly speed or explosiveness, so he compensates with strength, leverage, and active hands. Here's an example:On this play from Week 13, Guy's aligned with a slight outside shade over Minnesota Vikings right guard Mike Remmers. Once the ball is snapped, Guy pushes vertically, attacking Remmers' outside edge with a rip move.Once he reaches the apex of the quarterback's drop, Guy transitions to a powerful "hump move" made popular by Reggie White. Even though Guy doesn't generate much speed on this rush, his upper-body strength allows him to toss Remmers aside. From there, Guy gets his hips on track and pursues the quarterback, resulting in a hit just after the ball is released.But while Guy should generate pressure as a pass-rusher against Davis, his biggest impact will come defending the run, as his raw strength makes him almost impossible to displace at the point of attack. This fourth-down stand against the Vikings is a great example:Here, Guy's lined up in the backside A-gap between Minnesota's center and right guard. He's immediately double-teamed when the ball is snapped, but uses leverage and lower-body strength to absorb the contact and hold his ground against two 300-plus-pound offensive linemen.Meanwhile, the Vikings actually do a great job of opening a crease in the other A-gap and look primed to convert the fourth down - but Guy has other ideas. His eye discipline allows him to identify the ball-carrier's path before escaping the double-team and making the tackle short of the stick.This is where Davis will truly struggle against Guy. There might not be a guard with sloppier technique, which includes clumsy footwork and a lack of timing with his strikes.Davis also carries his hands too wide, which allows defenders to initiate contact with superior placement. That would be fine if he had the footwork and core strength to anchor against power, but he doesn't.It's a recipe for disaster against Guy, whose Hulk-like strength allows him to get the better of some upper-echelon guards - let alone someone like Davis. It’s difficult for interior defenders to accumulate big stats in Bill Belichick's system, but don't be surprised if Guy thoroughly dominates the line of scrimmage against Miami.Saints DT Sheldon Rankins vs. Buccaneers RG Caleb BenenochSheldon Rankins is quietly becoming one of the most disruptive defensive tackles in football. In 12 games with the New Orleans Saints this season, the 2016 first-rounder has racked up 30 tackles - 10 for loss - 12 quarterback hits, and seven sacks.Rankins is poised to keep producing in a tasty matchup against Tampa Bay Buccaneers right guard Caleb Benenoch. The 24-year old Benenoch struggles to get enough depth in pass protection, leaving little room for error if he's beat off the snap. Additionally, he lacks nuance and timing with his strikes, making it easier for defenders to get in a rhythm as the game goes on.That's bad news against Rankins, who possesses outstanding quickness, sneaky power, and a mix of hand and foot techniques that rival any interior defender not named Aaron Donald. Here's an example:On this play, Rankins is aligned in an A-gap with a slight inside shade over Atlanta Falcons right guard Ben Garland. After the ball is snapped, Rankins quickly engages Garland and controls him with superior hand position.Next, Rankins peaks inside, which leads Garland to shift his weight in that direction. Seeing that, Rankins quickly jukes back outside, gets around Garland, and exits with an arm-over move. From there, Rankins' skilled footwork (toes pointed at the quarterback) allows him to get his hips on track with enough burst to chase down Matt Ryan for the sack.Unless he gets considerable help throughout the game, Benenoch is in for a long day against Rankins.Browns DE Myles Garrett vs. Panthers LT Chris ClarkThe Cleveland Browns have undergone plenty of changes this season, but defensive end Myles Garrett is a consistent force.After an impressive seven-sack rookie campaign, the former No.1 overall pick has taken the next step this season by recording 32 tackles - including nine for a loss - 22 quarterback hits and 11.5 sacks. Most defensive ends would be ecstatic with those numbers across 16 games.The player with the unenviable task of blocking Garrett this week is Carolina Panthers left tackle Chris Clark, who's allowed three sacks in the last three games.Things won't get easier against Garrett, whose speed is incredibly difficult to deal with. The 6-foot-4, 272-pounder possesses an uncanny ability to burst around the edge at sharp angles while reducing his blockable surface area. This play is a great illustration:Here, Garrett's aligned with a wide outside shade over the left tackle. Once the ball is snapped, Garrett explodes out of his stance and pushes vertically. Then, like a runner rounding the final corner during a 400-meter dash, he sprints around the edge and finishes for the sack.The tackle can barely lay a hand on Garrett as he speeds around the edge. It's rare for such a large human to possess that explosiveness and lower-body pliability, which is why Garrett's such an anomaly in the NFL.Meanwhile, the above sack is similar to one that Clark allowed to Tampa Bay's Jason Pierre-Paul last week, so it’s easy to see why this matchup leans heavily in Garrett's favor. Expect the pass-rusher to generate a ton of pressure on Cam Newton.Vikings DE Danielle Hunter vs. Seahawks RT Germain IfediSeattle Seahawks right tackle Germain Ifedi looks like a different player under new offensive line coach Mike Solari. After being one of the league's worst at the position under Tom Cable, Ifedi's been average - or perhaps slightly above average - this year. He's gotten better by cleaning up his footwork issues and improving his hand techniques.But even with the drastic improvements, Ifedi faces an uphill battle Sunday against Danielle Hunter, who's become a star this season after years of playing second fiddle to Everson Griffen. Hunter's fourth in the NFL with 11.5 sacks, while also recording 58 tackles - 16 for loss - 15 quarterback hits, and a fumble recovery that went for a touchdown.At 6-foot-5 and 252 pounds, Hunter has a rare mix of power and speed, but his technique is the key that allows him to maximize those physical gifts:Here, Hunter's aligned well outside of Detroit Lions right tackle Rick Wagner. After the ball is snapped, Hunter pushes at a 45-degree angle toward the pocket, allowing him to manipulate the width of Wagner's pass set.Next, Hunter suddenly throws on the brakes and executes an inside-arm-over move to beat Wagner's hands. The right tackle's momentum is pulling him forward, making it difficult to stay balanced as he whiffs with his strike.From there, it's almost impossible for Wagner to recover. His only hope is to hold Hunter, but that fails as the pass-rusher's power allows him to continue pursuing Matthew Stafford, resulting in a sack.After being held sack-less since Week 9, Hunter's primed to end the drought this week. Ifedi's improved, but he's still not ready to handle Hunter in one-on-one situations.John Owning is a football writer at theScore. He has written for Bleacher Report and Football Insiders. He was also the lead NFL content editor at FanRag Sports. John provides analysis on the Dallas Cowboys for the Dallas Morning News and edits for The Quant Edge. Find him on Twitter @JohnOwning.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

In-game performance has a big impact on how NFL players are perceived but legal issues appear to carry nearly as much weight to the average fan.American ticket vendor TickPick recently conducted a survey of over 1,500 NFL fans to see which actions affect fan sentiment the most. Fifty-seven percent of respondents said a player's run-ins with the law would shape their perception of them, compared to 61.2 percent who stated a player's success in games impacts how fans view them.Domestic and sexual violence drew more condemnation than drug use across all fanbases:When it comes to social stances, three-quarters of respondents found it acceptable for players to voice their opinions on issues of racial injustice and police brutality.Roughly half the fans surveyed said a full-season suspension would be appropriate for players convicted of domestic violence.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Antonio Gates became the latest California-based athlete to be a victim of burglary when his San Fernando Valley home was robbed over the weekend.The 38-year-old Gates confirmed to Eric D. Williams of ESPN that his wife, Sasha, and two children were home when a pair of suspects - who were caught on surveillance cameras - made off with a bag of items including jewelry. However, nobody was hurt."All that stuff ... didn't matter to me, to be honest with you," Gates said. "I was just so concerned with my kids.The tight end was on the road for the Chargers' Week 13 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at the time of the incident.Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods and Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig were victims in a series of burglaries earlier this year.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

After saying he was fine with head coach Sean McVay's decision to hold him out of Week 17 last year, Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley admitted to feeling let down by missing out on the rushing title."Yeah, I was lying, I really did care about the title," Gurley said, chuckling, according to Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times. "That would be a pretty cool thing to get."Gurley finished his third campaign with 1,305 rushing yards, finishing 22 yards behind Kareem Hunt after entering the final week with the lead. He again finds himself in a tight race in 2018, as he holds a 26-yard edge over Ezekiel Elliott of the Dallas Cowboys with four games left to play. He doesn't want to let the achievement slip away."I tell people that all the time: It’s like you play for team goals but who wouldn’t want to be the NFL sack leader? Who wouldn’t want to be the NFL passing or rushing leader?" he said.The 11-1 Rams head into a Week 14 meeting with the Chicago Bears having already locked up the NFC West and are closing in on home-field advantage through the postseason.Gurley is also leading the league in rushing touchdowns, yards from scrimmage, and total touchdowns for a second consecutive season. Only Elliott has more rushing attempts.While McVay hasn't indicated his plans for his MVP candidate running back down the stretch run, Gurley's continuing to put team success first."I’m just going to focus on these next couple of games and whatever happens, happens," Gurley said. "I’m just happy that we were able to clinch a playoff spot and just go from there."Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Jacksonville Jaguars' disappointing season continued on Thursday Night Football with a 30-9 loss to the Tennessee Titans, but outspoken cornerback Jalen Ramsey didn't appear interested in accepting any blame."I mean, I had limited opportunities; they ran the ball," Ramsey told reporters when asked about his role in the game, via Mike Organ of the Tennessean. "They ran the ball down our throat 100 percent of the game. Personally, I didn't have a lot of opportunities to make a game-changing play. I do what I can do and that's all I can do, to be honest."Jacksonville was shredded by the Titans' run game, led by an incredible 238-yard, four-touchdown performance from Derrick Henry.Sitting at 4-9, the Jaguars are well behind in the playoff race, but Ramsey claims he will continue to play hard. When asked about his teammates, the former All Pro seemed less sure, replying "Ummm, ask everybody else."Ramsey's squad hosts the Washington Redskins next Sunday.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Kansas City Chiefs are signing wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin following his surprising release from the Buffalo Bills, a source told Adam Schefter of ESPN on Thursday.Benjamin is set to ink a one-year deal, so he will be a free agent this offseason, Schefter added.The Bills cut ties with Benjamin - along with fellow wideout Andre Holmes on Tuesday - 13 months after trading a third- and seventh-round pick to acquire him from the Carolina Panthers.Benjamin had just 23 receptions for 354 yards and one touchdown in 12 games prior to his release.He's landed in arguably one of the best spots for a potential comeback as the Chiefs, led by MVP front-runner Patrick Mahomes, boast one of the NFL's most explosive and productive passing games.Benjamin should provide depth behind Tyreek Hill and Sammy Watkins, the latter of whom has been sidelined for the past two games due to a foot injury.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt has withdrawn his name from consideration for Georgia Tech's head coaching job and will remain with the Chargers, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.It was previously reported that Whisenhunt would interview for the Georgia Tech job and that the school was looking for someone with NFL experience.Whisenhunt has served as the head coach of the Arizona Cardinals (2007-12) and Tennessee Titans (2014-15) and has worked as a tight ends coach and offensive coordinator for numerous teams.Prior to his coaching career, Whisenhunt played four years at tight end for Georgia Tech and spent eight years in the NFL with the Atlanta Falcons, Washington Redskins, and New York Jets.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Oakland Raiders designated offensive tackle Donald Penn as their second - and final - player eligible to return off injured reserve, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.As a result, Marshawn Lynch's season is officially over. The running back was placed on IR in October after suffering a groin injury and was eligible to return on Christmas Eve for the team's Week 16 game against the Denver Broncos.Lynch is out of contract after signing a two-year deal with Oakland to come out of retirement in 2017, so his NFL future will be one of the major storylines of the Raiders' offseason.The five-time Pro Bowler rushed for 376 yards and three touchdowns before his injury.Penn has been out since Week 4 with a leg injury and will presumably take back his role opposite rookie left tackle Kolton Miller.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

If Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill was trying to get under the skin of the Dallas Cowboys when he said they "always choke," it didn't work."Who?" Prescott said Thursday when asked about Grugier-Hill, according to Zach Rosenblatt of NJ.com.Grugier-Hill made headlines a day earlier when he asserted that the Eagles will head to Dallas for Philadelphia's Week 14 matchup and "make them choke." The Eagles and Cowboys will face one another Sunday with massive playoff implications at stake, as the winner will have the inside track to win the NFC East."You know, coach (Jason) Garrett has a great saying, and I don't know where he got it from, but winners worry about winning and losers worry about winners,'' Prescott said. "We're focused on ourselves in this locker room about what we need to do to get better in each and every phase of this game to be ready for this week. We're not worried about he say, she say.''Prescott has been on fire in recent weeks, throwing four touchdowns and zero interceptions over the Cowboys' four-game winning streak. Coincidentally, the first of those four consecutive wins came in Philadelphia.Grugier-Hill isn't a household name but he isn't exactly a no-name player either. The 24-year-old has started seven games this season and has 29 tackles and an interception for the year.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Mike McCarthy era may have lasted longer than most realized.The Green Bay Packers fired McCarthy shortly after their loss to the Arizona Cardinals as the team slumped to a 4-7-1 record. Joe Philbin was named interim head coach.Although he was dismissed Sunday, the Packers allowed McCarthy to speak to the team Wednesday. His words drew a rave review from his former colleague."He did a fantastic job talking to the team not just about football and winning football games," Philbin said Thursday, according to Wes Hodkiewicz of the team's official website. "His passion for the team and his love for the players was clearly evident. I'm sure it was emotional for him and everyone in the room. I thought he did a great job."McCarthy posted a 125-77-2 cumulative record with the Packers, winning a Super Bowl in 2010.Philbin said McCarthy was permitted to speak to the team so the latter could move on from this chapter of his career."I think that's the Green Bay Packer way," Philbin said. "This is a first-class organization all the way around. It's been like that for 100 seasons, I would guess. I'm not that old, but I'm guessing it's been that for a long time. We do things the right way around here. (Packers CEO) Mark (Murphy), (director of football operations) Russ (Ball), and (general manager) Brian (Gutekunst) were all totally supportive. They think that was the right thing to do, as did I. Hopefully, it'll help."Green Bay resumes its season against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, the first time since 2006 that McCarthy won't be on the sideline.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Don Martindale likened the Kansas City Chiefs' combination of Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes to one of the greatest coach-quarterback tandems in NFL history Thursday before the teams' Week 14 matchup Sunday."I think Mahomes is (Joe) Montana - I'm taking about the San Francisco Montana and not the Kansas City Montana," Martindale said, according to ESPN's Jamison Hensley. "I think how everything is cyclical and history repeats itself. I think you're seeing that combination between Andy and Mahomes of Montana and Bill Walsh. I really do."Mahomes has taken the league by storm in his first season as a starter, emerging as a contender in the MVP race. Montana captured that award twice, along with four Super Bowl titles with the San Francisco 49ers.The 23-year-old Mahomes has, presumably, benefited from the coaching of Reid, who emanates from the Walsh tree as a former assistant to Mike Holmgren, who worked on Walsh's staff. Together, Reid and Mahomes have led Kansas City to the top-ranked scoring offense in the league, averaging 37 points per game."He's wise beyond his years, the way he controls the line of scrimmage, the way he checks, the audibles, snap count, the way he moves the safeties with his looks and his dropbacks," safety Eric Weddle said of Mahomes. "(I'm) obviously impressed with what I've seen, and it's exciting for me to go out there and try to make him mess up with what I can do and maybe force him into some throws he wouldn't want to do."The Ravens, owners of the league's top-ranked defense, will attempt to slow down the high-flying Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Here's a look at the team totals for all 32 teams playing in Week 14, along with our picks and confidence level:Jacksonville Jaguars at Tennessee TitansJaguars' team total: 16.5 pointsThe Jaguars' offense just posted 211 total yards behind quarterback Cody Kessler and new offensive coordinator Scott Milanovich. While it's difficult to draw conclusions off one game, there's a small lean to the under. You shouldn't be surprised if the Jaguars have 35 by the end of the third, though.Pick: Under (-138)

Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith is battling a career-threatening infection in his surgically-repaired right leg, sources told ESPN's Dianna Russini.The infection is related to the surgery he underwent after breaking his fibula and tibia Nov. 18 against the Houston Texans. Smith has reportedly had several procedures and has had tissue removed from his leg in an attempt to clear the infection, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.