After another slate filled with sacks, stops, and stuffs, let's review the best defensive linemen from Week 11:Defensive Lineman of the Week: J.J. Watt, TexansFor the second time this season, Houston Texans star J.J. Watt takes home our Defensive Lineman of the Week award, as he gave Washington's misfit offensive line trouble throughout Sunday's game, registering eight total pressures, four tackles, and a sack.Watt's so difficult to block because he's athletic, powerful, technical, and gives full effort on almost every play. The effort is key because it allows him to make plays when a typical defensive lineman wouldn’t. His sack against Washington is a great example:On this play, Watt's aligned with an outside shade over Redskins tight end Jordan Reed. Once the ball is snapped, Watt explodes upfield, showing his hands in an effort to draw out right tackle Morgan Moses' hands. And once Moses attempts a strike, Watt quickly bats it down, drops his pad level, and rips with his inside arm to clear contact.Meanwhile, as Washington quarterback Colt McCoy stands in the pocket, Brandon Dunn (No. 92) generates inside pressure and forces McCoy to scamble outside, giving Watt the time he needs to turn the corner, get downhill, and make the sack.Watt's effectiveness against Washington wasn't limited to rushing the passer, as he was nearly as strong versus the run. Here's an example:This time, Watt's aligned with an outside shade over Moses. Once the ball is snapped, he bursts upfield, employing a well-timed stab with his inside arm on Moses' frame. This allows him to knock Moses back, which creates the necessary space to cross the tackle's face and make the tackle at the line of scrimmage.After a slow start to the season, Watt's playing at an All-Pro level once again. His effort against Washington was just the latest example.Pass Rush of the Week: Kyler Fackrell, PackersThe biggest surprise of Week 11 might have been the fantastic performance by Green Bay Packers edge defender Kyler Fackrell, who dominated Seattle with five tackles, four quarterback hits, and three sacks. Even more surprisingly, this wasn't Fackrell’s first three-sack game of the year: he also posted a hat trick against the Buffalo Bills in Week 4.Fackrell's first sack against Seattle is the most impressive on tape:Here, Fackrell's aligned in a two-point stance (just his feet on the ground) over the outside edge of Seahawks left tackle Duane Brown, one of the league's best at the position. Once the ball's snapped, Fackrell explodes out of his stance and slightly veers outside to give himself a more direct angle of attack with his bull rush.Once he gets within distance, Fackrell does well to engage with a low pad level, allowing him to play with leverage and superior hand placement. From there, he churns his feet and bench presses Brown off his frame, creating separation and making it difficult for the offensive lineman to latch on.Now comes the most impressive part. Once Fackrell straightens and locks his arms, he's looking for Brown to anchor - because when an offensive tackle anchors against a bull rush, there's typically a moment when they exert force forward to stymie the defender who's pushing him back. This gives the pass-rusher a split-second opportunity to pull the tackle forward over his toes - using that momentum against him - which is exactly what Fackrell does to Brown here.By pulling Brown off his base, Fackrell gets an easy path to Russell Wilson for the sack.Fackrell won't be confused with the top pass-rushers in the NFL, but a play like this one demonstrates his better-than-advertised skill set.Run Defender of the Week: Da'Ron Payne, RedskinsDa'Ron Payne's emerged as a dark-horse candidate for the NFL's Defensive Rookie of the Year, and the 21-year-old looked like a man among boys against Houston's rushing attack. Washington lost the game, but Payne finished with seven combined tackles - all of which came within 3 yards of the line of scrimmage.Payne is frequently aligned in the A-gaps (on each side of the center) - where he does well with strong technique and physicality - but he also has the ability to make a play outside of the box, which is extremely uncommon for 300-plus-pound defensive tackles who don't usually get farther than one gap over, at most. Payne's athleticism allows him to make those plays moving laterally across the field, as evidenced by this stop:Here, Payne's aligned directly across from the center. Once the ball is snapped, he does well to mirror the center's initial steps so he can effectively defend the A-gaps on each side of him. At the same time, Payne engages with superior hand placement, allowing him to create separation with his inside arm.Because Payne establishes that separation, he's able to quickly reach the edge and tackle the running back, who was trying to cut upfield.With moves like this in his repertoire, the sky's the limit for Payne as he continues to play beyond his years.In the Spotlight: Javon Hargrave, DT, SteelersInterior defenders tend to be forgotten by the general public, which is a shame because Javon Hargrave's vastly outplayed his draft selection since being chosen 89th overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2016. Against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 11, Hargrave was at his best, finishing with four tackles, two quarterback hits, and two sacks.Against the run, Hargave's immense lower-body strength makes him nearly impossible to displace from his gap. And against the Jaguars, he showed off his pass-rush prowess, as seen on his second sack of the day:On this play, Hargrave's aligned with a slight outside shade over right guard Chris Reed. After the ball is snapped, Hargrave takes an initial step inside - causing Reed to react inside - which opens up space outside.Hargrave then expands his rush outside, using a perfectly timed swipe-to-arm-over move that leaves Reed grabbing at air. From there, Hargrave shows off his nimble feet as he turns a nice corner and sacks Blake Bortles.A little sugar and spice makes everything nice, and if Hargrave becomes as adept with the sugar (pass rushing) as he is with the spice (defending the run), he could turn into the Steelers' best defensive lineman. That's saying something when you consider that teammate Stephon Tuitt's already one of the best 3-4 defensive ends in the NFL.For now, Sunday provided a glimpse of how dominant Hargrave can be.

Two-time Pro Bowler Vontae Davis shocked the football world in September when he retired at halftime of the Buffalo Bills' Week 2 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. He's now poking fun at the decision in an ad campaign for FanDuel."When FanDuel approached me with the concept, I thought it was brilliant and I immediately wanted to be a part of the campaign," Davis said in a press release. "I know how serious fantasy owners are about their teams, it can be tough for them to admit defeat. The opportunity to get a fresh start with FanDuel and still come out on top can help with the coping process. Sometimes you just have to know when to walk away."Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin's disappointing season has left him unable to look at Twitter or Instagram anymore, something he used to do during his free time."I’ve been bombarded with social media," Benjamin said, according to The Athletic's Matthew Fairburn. "I can’t really get on there and have fun with it anymore, because they’ve taken the fun out of that. Just bombarded by the fans, by the people. It’s the way of our life right now. I don’t know."This season, Benjamin has recorded 20 receptions for 302 yards with one touchdown. Through ten games he's surpassed 50 single-game receiving yards just once.With every poor performance, he lingers on what awaits him on his phone after the game."You think about the people that are already sending you messages before you even look at them," Benjamin said. "Everything, man. You feel like you’re letting your hometown down. You feel like you’re letting your family down. I need those balls."It was only three seasons ago, in his rookie year, that Benjamin finished with 1,008 receiving yards and nine touchdowns for the Carolina Panthers.Benjamin is entering free agency this offseason, and he's hoping for a clean slate next year."It’s definitely going to be a fresh start," he said. "Like I said, man, once I find a team or if I’m still here in Buffalo, wherever, man. I’m going to keep pushing. I learned a lot about myself. Just keep going. The mentality is to just keep pushing. Once you hit rock bottom, I guess it’s only up from there."With a 3-7 record, the Bills are the punching bag of the NFL, and their offense through nine games was graded with the worst DVOA since Football Outsiders began tracking teams. Buffalo's offense currently ranks last in the league while averaging 13.7 points per game.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. recently paid a visit to the new Nike flagship store in New York City for an episode of Complex's "Sneaker Shopping," during which he talked about his Air Force 1 Utility shoe and how he became a sneakerhead at a young age.Beckham left the store with $1,500 worth of new shoes, including several pairs of Air Force 1s.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The NFL Power Rankings are selected by a panel of theScore's football editors, including Mike Alessandrini, Jack Browne, Michael McClymont, and Arun Srinivasan.1. New Orleans Saints (9-1)Previous Rank: 1Sean Payton definitely wanted to beat the defending champion Eagles in humiliating fashion and show what his team could have done in last year's NFC Championship Game. - Browne2. Los Angeles Rams (10-1)Previous Rank: 2The Rams emerged victorious in the highest-scoring game in Monday Night Football history, and they may be unstoppable offensively, even when Todd Gurley has a down night. We can ignore the leaky secondary for an evening. - Srinivasan3. Kansas City Chiefs (9-2)Previous Rank: 3Patrick Mahomes threw an MNF-record six touchdown passes, and the Chiefs still lost. Don't count on any team toppling the high-powered Chiefs for the rest of the season. - Srinivasan4. Pittsburgh Steelers (7-2-1)Previous Rank: 5Revenge on the Jaguars? Check. With the Le'Veon Bell saga officially over (for now), Pittsburgh looks poised for a run at the Lombardi Trophy. - Alessandrini5. New England Patriots (7-3)Previous Rank: 6Though he appears to be a shell of his former self, the Patriots desperately need a healthy Rob Gronkowski for the stretch run. - McClymont6. Los Angeles Chargers (7-3)Previous Rank: 4The Chargers were bound to lose again at some point, but it stings even more have that loss come through a last-second field goal against a divisional rival. - Srinivasan7. Houston Texans (7-3)Previous Rank: 8For Houston, it's been better to be lucky than good. But with the Colts reborn, the Texans can't afford to keep testing the football gods. - Browne8. Chicago Bears (7-3)Previous Rank: 9The Monsters of the Midway control the NFC North after a big Sunday Night Football win. The Bears' defense is legit, and there are striking similarities between this team and last year’s Super Bowl champs. - Alessandrini9. Carolina Panthers (6-4)Previous Rank: 10Carolina sits firmly in the NFC's second tier. Whether they have the talent to bridge the gap remains to be seen after another confounding loss, this time to Detroit. - Browne10. Minnesota Vikings (5-4-1)Previous Rank: 7Who are these Vikings? Minnesota is a top-five team in terms of talent that just hasn’t fully clicked in 2018. The Vikings have taken a shocking step back from last year's dominance. - Alessandrini11. Seattle Seahawks (5-5)Previous Rank: 14It hasn't always been pretty, but don't sleep on the Seahawks making a late surge while in the mix for a wild-card spot. - Srinivasan12. Indianapolis Colts (5-5)Previous Rank: 21The Colts' offense has been the star of the show for the past month, but don't forget about Darius "Maniac" Leonard, who needed just nine games to break the 100-tackle mark. - Browne13. Washington Redskins (6-4)Previous Rank: 11What awful luck for Alex Smith. The Redskins have a capable backup in Colt McCoy, but he has a career 7-18 record and very little margin for error. - McClymont14. Cincinnati Bengals (5-5)Previous Rank: 13The Bengals' defense didn’t allow 51 points this week, so that’s a start. With two winnable games upcoming, we'll know shortly whether Marvin Lewis' squad will contend for a playoff spot, or if his team will spiral toward the AFC North basement. - Alessandrini15. Baltimore Ravens (5-5)Previous Rank: 19Lamar Jackson isn't Peyton Manning, but he’s a lot more fun than Joe Flacco. The Ravens are better off rolling with their rookie QB. - Alessandrini16. Dallas Cowboys (5-5)Previous Rank: 16Just as everyone predicted, the Cowboys are the favorites to win the NFC East. Their recipe for success? Feed Zeke. - McClymont17. Green Bay Packers (4-5-1)Previous Rank: 12After a gut-wrenching loss in Seattle on Thursday, Mike McCarthy supporters have never been fewer in numbers. - Alessandrini.18. Tennessee Titans (5-5)Previous Rank: 15Another injury to Marcus Mariota, and another head-scratching result for Tennessee. An MNF loss to the Texans in Week 12 will kill the Titans' AFC South title hopes. - Browne.19. Philadelphia Eagles (4-6)Previous Rank: 17The defending champs were embarrassed on Sunday, but they still control their own destiny. The Eagles are two games back in the NFC East, and they have four games left against division opponents. - McClymont.20. Miami Dolphins (5-5)Previous Rank: 20A playoff spot is right there for the taking. Will Ryan Tannehill return with enough time left to lead a late charge? - McClymont21. Atlanta Falcons (4-6)Previous Rank: 18The Falcons are on life support, and they look set to waste an All-Pro year from the underrated Matt Ryan. - Browne22. Denver Broncos (4-6)Previous Rank: 23Denver was elated after knocking off Los Angeles on a last-second field goal. Is it too little, too late? - Srinivasan23. Detroit Lions (4-6)Previous Rank: 25Let's recap Detroit’s season thus far. The Lions have lost to the Jets, 49ers, and Seahawks, and recorded victories against New England, in Miami, and versus Carolina. We can't get a grip on this team. - Alessandrini24. Cleveland Browns (3-6-1)Previous Rank: 22Just when we thought the Browns couldn’t get any more Browns, they're connected to Condoleezza Rice. - Alessandrini25. Jacksonville Jaguars (3-7)Previous Rank: 24Maybe, just maybe, don't consider trading a cornerback who can do this. - Browne26. New York Giants (3-7)Previous Rank: 30The Giants are 2-0 since Odell Beckham Jr. said they could run the table 👀. - McClymont27. Buffalo Bills (3-7)Previous Rank: 26Let's go on a win streak, why don't we, Bills Mafia! - McClymont.28. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-7)Previous Rank: 27Tampa Bay should just embrace the chaos and have Jameis Winston and Ryan Fitzpatrick rotate series for the rest of the season. - Browne29. New York Jets (3-7)Previous Rank: 29The Jets would pick fourth in the updated 2019 NFL Draft order, but two dates with the Patriots could help move them up to first overall. - McClymont.30. San Francisco 49ers (2-8)Previous Rank: 31If the season ended today, the 49ers would hold the first overall pick. It's not too early to start watching Nick Bosa highlights. - Srinivasan31. Oakland Raiders (2-8)Previous Rank: 32Derek Carr and Jon Gruden may have downplayed their sideline spat, but that argument could be the everlasting image of this seemingly cursed partnership. - Srinivasan32. Arizona Cardinals (2-8)Previous Rank: 28Although he threw a season single-game best three touchdown passes, Josh Rosen's rookie status isn't a good excuse for losing to the tire-fire Raiders. - SrinivasanCopyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes set a Monday Night Football record by tossing six touchdowns in a thriller against the Los Angeles Rams, but his performance was marred by three crucial turnovers in Kansas City's 54-51 loss.The young pivot threw a pick-6 in the third quarter, and a dominant Aaron Donald also forced two fumbles by Mahomes that led to another pair of Rams touchdowns.Afterward, despite all the touchdowns and throwing for a career-best 478 yards, Mahomes laid the blame for the defeat squarely at his own feet."The turnovers, they just changed the game," he said, according to NFL.com's Austin Knoblauch. "I gave them 21 points, pretty much, through turnovers. It was kind of like the New England game. You can't give good teams points turning the ball over and that was the turning point of the game."Mahomes also had two interceptions in the final minutes of the fourth quarter as the Chiefs attempted to erase the three-point deficit."It sucks right now. Plain and simple," he added. "You wanted to win that game going into the bye week, (against) a good team like that, a playoff team."But while the Chiefs ultimately came up short, their young quarterback kept them in the game time and time again, including several downfield connections with Tyreek Hill, who ended the night with two touchdowns and 215 receiving yards.With that in mind, head coach Andy Reid heaped praise on Mahomes."He's resilient, man. And he has confidence in himself and his teammates," Reid said. "Thus, he gives it to everybody around him. He makes everybody around him better.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Los Angeles Rams needed a game-deciding drive from Jared Goff to win a shootout on Monday night over the Kansas City Chiefs.Trailing by four points with just under three minutes left, Goff delivered a 75-yard drive to give the Rams their 54-51 win."He was awesome, especially in the last drive," McVay said, according to Pro Football Talk's Curtis Crabtree. "You talk about, I think it was a six-play drive, they were mixing in some two-man (coverage) and then going into a little bit of an invert and he was just finding the right completion. Guys were separating but it’s just one of those deals where the offensive line was doing a great job protecting especially against some elite rushers up front and guys creating separation and he’s got to put it on the money."On the touchdown that sealed the Rams' victory, their quarterback connected with three different receivers before hitting tight end Gerald Everett along the sideline with a 40-yard bomb."So many guys made plays today but I thought Jared’s poise and confidence, ability to respond when it wasn’t always pretty especially in some instances is why you love him and why he’s such a great quarterback because of that even-keeled demeanor and disposition and that poise that we always talk about," McVay said.Goff completed 31 of his 49 pass attempts for 413 yards and five touchdowns, including one on the ground.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

LOS ANGELES (AP) Jared Goff threw a 40-yard touchdown pass to Gerald Everett for the go-ahead score with 1:49 to play, and the Los Angeles Rams outlasted the Kansas City Chiefs for a 54-51 victory on Monday night in a high-octane NFL offensive showdown that somehow surpassed the hype.Patrick Mahomes threw six touchdown passes in his latest jaw-dropping performance for the Chiefs (9-2), but he also threw two interceptions in the final 1:18 as the Rams (10-1) claimed the highest-scoring Monday night game ever played and the first NFL game with two 50-point performances.Goff passed for 413 yards and four touchdowns, while Marcus Peters and Lamarcus Joyner came up with late interceptions as the Rams hung on.The highest-scoring game in the league this season was an offensive fantasia featuring 1,001 combined yards and ingenious scheming from mastermind coaches Andy Reid and Sean McVay - along with three defensive touchdowns and 21 combined penalties.''It was a whirlwind,'' McVay said. ''I feel like I might need a couple of beverages to relax tonight, but it was great. This is what you love so much about the game.''The Coliseum's first Monday night game since 1985 was worth the wait - and if this fascinating spectacle turns out to be a Super Bowl preview, Atlanta should prepare for an All-Madden-level show from two of the most exciting teams in the league.''It was one of the most competitive games I've been a part of,'' McVay said. ''It was just a competitive game with a lot of high-caliber football in all three phases.''Rams linebacker Samson Ebukam returned a fumble and an interception for the first two TDs of his NFL career, while Kansas City's Allen Bailey returned Goff's fumble for a go-ahead touchdown early in the fourth quarter.The second half was an extended thriller featuring 59 combined points, but the Rams made slightly more big plays down the stretch.After Goff led a 75-yard scoring drive in 89 seconds for the go-ahead TD to Everett, former Kansas City cornerback Marcus Peters intercepted Mahomes' underthrown ball near midfield with 1:18 to play.The Rams only managed to get 14 seconds off the clock on their next three plays, and the Coliseum roiled in anticipation of a big finish by Mahomes. But the Chiefs were pushed back to their 13 with 50 seconds left thanks to a booming punt by Johnny Hekker, and Joyner intercepted Mahomes' final desperate heave with 13 seconds left.This game has loomed in capital letters on the NFL's regular season schedule ever since these teams confirmed their status as offensive powerhouses in September. Along with New Orleans and New England, the Rams and Chiefs are the league's biggest favorites for long postseason runs.But before January, these offensive powerhouses put on a show for a prime-time audience.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Rookie quarterback Sam Darnold wasn't able to participate Monday in the New York Jets' first practice following their bye week, according to ESPN's Rich Cimini.Darnold missed the team's Week 10 loss to the Buffalo Bills due to a foot injury, but he's ditched his walking boot following the extra week of rest and has started jogging."It feels good. It feels great," said Darnold. "Nothing for me to complain about. No pain, either."Head coach Todd Bowles described his quarterback as "day to day, week to week" and said it was too soon to tell if Darnold will be able to practice Wednesday. The Jets square off against the New England Patriots on Sunday.The No. 3 pick in the 2018 NFL Draft has completed 55 percent of his pass attempts this season for 1,934 yards and 11 touchdowns through nine games. He leads the league with 14 interceptions.Veteran Josh McCown received the start in Week 10. In his first action this season, he completed just 17 of 34 attempts for 135 yards and two interceptions without a touchdown as the Jets were blown out 41-10.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins is active for Monday's game against the Los Angeles Rams.Watkins was originally deemed questionable with a foot injury. He took the field early to run routes and was declared available shortly thereafter.The 25-year-old has recorded 39 catches for 515 yards and three touchdowns in nine games.Watkins spent the 2017 season with the Rams before signing a three-year, $48-million contract with the Chiefs in March.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Tennessee Titans defensive coordinator Dean Pees' premature departure from Sunday's loss against the Indianapolis Colts was due to an issue with a nerve in his eye, according to The Midday 180's Paul Kuharsky.Pees was taken to a local hospital during the game with what was initially believed to have been a ministroke, but he's since returned to Nashville, Kuharsky notes."Everything that would be really worrisome has been ruled out from the neurologists in Indy," head coach Mike Vrabel said Monday.Vrabel was unsure if Pees will be able to attend next Monday's game against the Houston Texans.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy said Monday that tight end Jimmy Graham intends to try to play through a broken thumb he suffered in Thursday night's loss to the Seattle Seahawks.Graham has caught 34 of 57 targets this season for 452 yards and two touchdowns over 10 games. He signed a three-year, $30-million contract in the offseason.The five-time Pro Bowler caught 10 touchdowns with the Seahawks in 2017, his fourth season in double digits.Green Bay is 4-5-1 and sits third in the NFC North. The Packers will visit the Minnesota Vikings in a key divisional matchup in Week 12.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will go back to Jameis Winston as the starting quarterback in Week 12 against the San Francisco 49ers, the team confirmed.Fitzpatrick started the previous three games but was benched in favor of Winston after throwing three interceptions Sunday against the New York Giants. Winston led the Bucs on a furious rally from a 24-7 deficit, but ultimately fell short in the 38-35 final.Playing Winston comes with significant risk. The Buccaneers picked up the $20.9-million fifth-year option on the quarterback for 2019, which is guaranteed only for injury. Koetter said he has not been directed by the front office to protect Winston against injury."No one has talked to me at all about that. I don't really know much about that," he said.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Following Sunday's game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals, video surfaced that shows Ravens offensive lineman Marshal Yanda spit on the ground while standing over Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict.The Ravens were asked about the play in question and spokesman Kevin Byrne said Yanda "did not spit on anyone," upon being contacted by ESPN's Jamison Hensley.

The Washington Redskins are expected to sign Mark Sanchez as their backup quarterback, a source told ESPN's Field Yates.Colt McCoy will reportedly remain Washington's starter after Alex Smith suffered a gruesome season-ending leg injury in Sunday's loss to the Houston Texans.Sanchez spent the 2017 season with the Chicago Bears but didn't throw a pass. He was hit with a four-game suspension earlier this year for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing drugs.The former first-round pick has ties to the Redskins' coaching staff. Offensive coordinator Matt Cavanaugh was the New York Jets' quarterback coach between 2009 and 2012, while offensive line coach Bill Callahan was with the Jets in the same capacity between 2008 and 2011.Sanchez hasn't started a game since November 2015.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Detroit Lions received some good news concerning running back Kerryon Johnson.The Lions' leading rusher is expected to miss a game or two with a sprained knee that will not require surgery, a source told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.Johnson is considered week to week, Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk reports, citing a source.Johnson suffered the injury after gaining 87 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's win over the Carolina Panthers. He's taken over the No. 1 running back role for the Lions, averaging 5.4 yards per carry and registering 854 total yards and four touchdowns in his rookie season.LeGarrette Blount and Theo Riddick will move up the depth chart in Johnson's absence.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel said Tuesday that quarterback Marcus Mariota suffered a stinger versus the Indianapolis Colts and did not reinjure his elbow, according to Jim Wyatt of Titans Online.Vrabel added Mariota experienced numbness after a hit to the head in the second quarter but did not suffer a concussion, Paul Kuharsky reports.Kuharsky added Mariota will most likely get a second opinion, but Wyatt reports the Titans are hopeful the quarterback will be able to return for their Week 12 matchup with the Houston Texans.The former No. 2 overall pick exited the game against Indianapolis moments before halftime and was evaluated during the break. He injured his elbow earlier in the year and was dealing with discomfort related to a pinched nerve.Mariota completed 10 of 13 passes for 85 yards and an interception before going down. Blaine Gabbert would start in his place if he is not ready for next week's game.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Here's a look at some of the most well-designed plays of Week 11.Passing Design of the Week: Colts burn Titans for long TD with Mills conceptThe red-hot Indianapolis Colts hosted a Tennessee Titans team that seemed to be surging after two big games from Marcus Mariota. However, it was his counterpart, Andrew Luck, who came out on top Sunday afternoon.Luck completed 23 of 29 passes for 297 yards and three touchdowns in a 38-10 rout of the Titans. He connected with wide receiver T.Y. Hilton nine times for 155 yards and a pair of touchdowns, and their early chemistry set the tone for the game.Already enjoying a 10-0 lead midway through the second quarter, the Colts dialed up a deep shot. Facing first-and-10 on their 32-yard line, they lined up with Luck under center and 12 offensive personnel on the field, showing both tight ends in a wing to the right. Hilton (No. 13) is split wide to the right, as well:NFL/CBSThe design, known as the Mills concept, dates back to when Steve Spurrier coached at Florida. It's a two-receiver route combination involving a post route and a dig route.NFL/CBSHilton is running the deep post route, and the goal of this play is to "high-low" the free safety in the middle of the field. If he stays deep, Luck will throw the dig route. But if he breaks down - either on the Colts' run fake or the dig route - the quarterback will throw the post route over his head. Free safety Kevin Byard (No. 41) is highlighted in the red square.Byard breaks downhill. He's rendered a non-factor as Luck airs it out to Hilton, and the wide receiver does the rest.This was a very good play design from Frank Reich, pairing the route combination with the play-action fake to impact the free safety's eyes. Once Byard starts down toward the line of scrimmage, Luck has his opportunity for a big play, and he takes advantage.Rushing Design of the Week: Kamara decoy leads to Ingram TDPre-snap motion is one of the biggest weapons available to an offensive play designer. It allows quarterbacks to gather a ton of information and puts the defense under stress to adjust. It's often used on passing plays, but one of the newer trends in the NFL is using jet motion as misdirection to set up running plays.In their blowout victory over the Philadelphia Eagles, Sean Payton and the New Orleans Saints used this strategy to free Mark Ingram for an easy touchdown run.Early in the second quarter, the Saints were already up by 10 and faced a second-and-2 on the Eagles' 13-yard line. The critical part of this play - and the reason that Ingram is untouched on his way to the end zone - is the usage of Alvin Kamara (No. 41). The second-year running back is a matchup nightmare. On this play, Payton puts him in a wing on the right side:NFL/FOXHere is the design the Saints use, which begins with Kamara coming in motion:NFL/FOXWatch the defense's reaction:Two players - safety Malcolm Jenkins (No. 27) and cornerback Chandon Sullivan (No. 39) - slide inside in response to Kamara's motion. Drew Brees takes the snap, fakes a quick handoff to Kamara, and then hands the ball to Ingram (No. 22) to test the right edge - the spot that Jenkins and Sullivan left. The Eagles' defense overreacts to the potential end around to Kamara and completely vacates the left side.The end-zone angle tells the same story:The Saints' offense is rolling right now - and with their defense stepping up over the past few weeks too, New Orleans looks like a truly formidable foe.Pressure Design of the Week: Broncos' radar alignment confounds ChargersMore than ever, the NFL is a copycat league.Last week, the Titans used a "radar" defensive alignment to confuse the New England Patriots and harass quarterback Tom Brady. This formation puts all of the defensive players in the box or on the line of scrimmage in a two-point stance, making it difficult for the offensive line and quarterback to decipher which defenders will come after the QB and which ones will drop into coverage.The Denver Broncos called this formation against the Los Angeles Chargers, and it helped change the course of the game.Late in the third quarter, the Chargers held a 19-7 lead and were in Denver territory with the football on the Broncos' 35-yard line. Facing a third-and-9 with a chance to take control of the game, the Chargers put quarterback Philip Rivers in the shotgun. The Broncos countered with their version of the radar alignment:NFL/CBSThe player in the red square is edge defender Von Miller (No. 58). The Chargers try to run a quick tunnel screen to Travis Benjamin (No. 12), who is the outside receiver in L.A.'s three-receiver bunch formation. Safety William Parks (No. 34), in the orange square above, aligns right in the A-gap showing blitz. He puts immediate pressure on Rivers, who throws in Benjamin's direction under duress. Miller, on the edge, reads the eyes of the quarterback and gets into the throwing lane:Miller steps in front of the attempted screen and returns it into Chargers territory. The Broncos scored a touchdown on the ensuing possession and eventually came all the way back for a 23-22 win.Taking a page from the Titans' playbook, the Broncos were able to pressure another veteran AFC passer.Coverage Design of the Week: Giants' Jenkins, Ogletree team up for pick-6One of the most challenging responsibilities for a cornerback is playing in a Cover 3 scheme. Lacking dedicated safety help over the top, a CB needs to respect any potential vertical threat. Aggressive cornerbacks can be beaten on double-move routes in these coverages, so if a Cover 3 CB tries to jump a route, he'd better be sure he's not being baited into a mistake.Janoris Jenkins is one of the NFL's better cornerbacks, and when he decided to jump a route Sunday, it paid off in a big way for the New York Giants.On the opening possession of the third quarter, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers had the football and trailed by seven. They aligned for a second-and-8 play in a 2x2 formation with quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick in the shotgun. Jenkins (No. 20) is across from DeSean Jackson (No. 11), and gives the speedy receiver about 7 yards of cushion pre-snap:NFL/FOXThe Buccaneers run the Tosser concept, which is a double slant-route combination:NFL/FOXAs a Cover 3 corner, Jenkins can jump this slant route - though if the offense is running a double-move, such as a sluggo (or "slant-and-go"), Jenkins might get burned. But here, the corner reads the eyes of the QB and his aggressive decision is rewarded:Jenkins beats Jackson to the football and tips the ball into the air, where linebacker Alec Ogletree (No. 52) eventually secures it. Ogletree turned the interception into six points for the Giants, and they went on to earn their first home win of the season, 38-35.Game Ball: QB Andrew Luck, Indianapolis ColtsDon’t look now, but Luck and the Colts are back. Indianapolis won its fourth straight game Sunday, putting itself in the mix for a wild-card playoff spot and joining four other teams at 5-5. Luck's mistake-free afternoon helped lead the Colts to a huge divisional victory. Under the guidance of Reich, the Colts seem poised to be playoff contenders this season and beyond.Mark Schofield writes NFL feature content for theScore. After nearly a decade of practicing law in the Washington, D.C., area Mark changed careers and started writing about football. Drawing upon more than a decade of playing quarterback, including at the collegiate level, Mark focuses his work on quarterback evaluation and offensive scheme analysis. He lives in Maryland with his wife and two children. Find him on Twitter @MarkSchofield.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis doesn't believe Lamar Jackson is long for the NFL if he continues to use his legs more than his arm."Quarterbacks don't run forever in the NFL," Lewis said following his team's loss to the Baltimore Ravens, according to ESPN's Jamison Hensley. "Sooner or later, they get hurt, and they don't run the same. But, today, he could run, and he did a good job."Jackson carried the ball 27 times Sunday, more than any other quarterback in the Super Bowl era, finishing with 117 yards on the ground. He also completed 13 of 19 pass attempts for 150 yards with no touchdowns and one interception in the win over the Bengals.Despite his Week 11 game plan, Ravens head coach John Harbaugh doesn't envision his first-round rookie accumulating as many carries moving forward."I think that's what Lamar felt that it took today," Harbaugh said. "I don't believe it's going to take that many carries every week. It's not what we're going to be shooting for, by any stretch. But, if it takes that many, Lamar will do it. But, no, he took some hits. I think they knew the quarterback was going to run the ball. They were going after him a little bit, as you would expect. That's something that we have to look at going forward."Jackson filled in for an injured Joe Flacco, whose status is up in the air going into Week 12.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Buffalo Bills rookie quarterback Josh Allen is on track to make his return to the lineup after a four-game absence, head coach Sean McDermott said on Monday morning.Allen is in line to get the start in next Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, but the team will take it day by day with the rookie's continuing recovery from an elbow sprain suffered in Week 6.Veteran quarterback Derek Anderson remains in concussion protocol and free-agent signee Matt Barkley got the start and win against the New York Jets in Week 10.More to come.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Keenan Allen isn't impressed with the Denver Broncos, despite the Los Angeles Chargers losing to their division rival on Sunday.The wide receiver believes his team's defeat was the result of self-inflicted wounds rather than quality play by its opponent."No, I don't think they played well at all," Allen said, according to NFL.com's Kevin Patra. "We dominated the game. Turnovers, we gave them some points and that's what happened. They suck."Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers threw two interceptions on Sunday, including a third-quarter pick to Von Miller.Los Angeles outgained the Broncos 479 to 325, with Allen racking up nine receptions for 89 yards and a touchdown.The Broncos have topped the Chargers in eight of their last 10 meetings.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Welcome to theScore Fantasy Football Podcast, hosted by Justin Boone and David P. Woods.Find the show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, and Anchor.Boone and Woods recap all the action from Sunday and take an early look at Week 12 waiver wire adds.Topics for this episode include:

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr and head coach Jon Gruden appeared to be at odds again on Sunday, but appearances aren't always what they seem.After Carr failed to convert on third down during the first half of Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals, the quarterback got into a heated exchange with Gruden on the sideline. Raiders tight end Lee Smith eventually held Gruden back before the argument dissipated."That's the first time you've seen it, but it isn't the first time it's happened. We're both competitors. We're competing hard there. We had a man-to-man situation and he went for the big play," Gruden said, according to ESPN's Paul Gutierrez."We had a mild disagreement. But you know what, that's part of this business. We're going to have times where we clash a little bit but we're also very supportive of one another. I'm really proud of him. He's been through a lot this year, and I'm glad he's our quarterback."Carr also said the incident wasn't significant."We're both very fiery - a lot of people don't see that in me, all the time - we're both competitive," Carr said. "A minor disagreement on something and the beautiful thing is, when we do that, it's not a demeaning thing or pointing a finger. We're both yelling the same kind of thing, almost: 'Let's fix it!'"Everything's good, I promise."The Raiders recorded their second win of the year on Sunday with a last-second field goal from Daniel Carlson to defeat the Cardinals 23-21.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins couldn't help but show his frustration during Sunday's 48-7 loss to the New Orleans Saints.New Orleans led 38-7 early in the fourth quarter when running back Alvin Kamara beat Jenkins cleanly for a 37-yard receiving touchdown on fourth down, extending the gap. Jenkins didn't appreciate it and flipped the middle finger at Saints head coach Sean Payton.The veteran safety spent the first five seasons of his career with the Saints, winning a Super Bowl during his rookie year. Despite the gesture, Payton didn't take issue with his former protege."Malcolm is a tremendous player. I hate that he got out here. That was probably as a big a personnel mistake as we’ve made in my 13 years here," Payton said of Jenkins post-game, according to Jeff Duncan of The Times-Picayune.Jenkins also clarified that he doesn't hold any lingering animosity toward Payton."I'm a competitor,” Jenkins said, according to Josh Katzenstein of The Times-Picayune. “I love Sean to death, and I know what type of guy and what type of coach he is. And so that was more so personal between me and him. We talked after the game; it’s all good.“I know Sean. He’s one of those people that they're going to go for it, and I understood that. I was just more so upset that it was on me. I know what kind of team they are. I know how they’re coached, they’re well coached. I got a lot of respect for what they're doing, especially Sean."Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

CARSON, Calif. (AP) Brandon McManus kicked a 34-yard field goal as time expired on Sunday to give the Denver Broncos a 23-22 win and snap the Los Angeles Chargers' six-game winning streak.Denver got the ball at its own 8 with 1:51 remaining, and Case Keenum orchestrated a seven-play, 76-yard drive. Keenum, who was 19 of 32 for 205 yards, completed five passes for 86 yards during the drive, including a 30-yarder to Courtland Sutton to the Denver 16. Keenum then spiked the ball and McManus kicked a 33-yard field goal as time expired.Phillip Lindsay had 11 carries for 79 yards and Sutton had three receptions for 78 yards. Denver (4-6) had lost six of seven coming into the game.Philip Rivers threw for 401 yards and two touchdowns. The 15-year veteran, who completed 28 of 43 passes, also became the sixth quarterback in league history to throw at least two touchdown passes in each of his team's first 10 games to start a season.It was not one of the cleanest games for Rivers or the Chargers, though. Rivers threw two interceptions and Los Angeles committed 14 penalties, including 10 in the first half. Mike Badgley, who made three field goals, also missed an extra point that ended up looming large.Melvin Gordon had 158 yards from scrimmage (89 rushing, 69 receiving) and Keenan Allen had nine receptions for 89 yards and a touchdown for the Chargers (7-3).A pair of first-quarter field goals by Badgley put the Chargers ahead early. Less than three minutes into the second quarter, Lindsay got a seam on blocks by right guard Billy Turner and center Connor McGovern and went 41 yards to give the Broncos a 7-6 lead.Lindsay's touchdown was set up the play before when the Broncos successfully executed a fake punt with punter Colby Waldman throwing a 12-yard pass to fullback Andy Janovich for a first down. It was the second straight week the Chargers allowed a fake punt.Rivers eluded the blitz and threw a 4-yard pass to a wide open Allen to put Los Angeles on top 13-6 at halftime. The Chargers then scored on their opening drive of the second half when Rivers threw a 6-yard TD to Antonio Gates.The Chargers appeared to be driving for another score when Denver seized momentum. Von Miller got his first interception in a regular-season game since 2012 when he picked off Rivers on a screen pass and returned it 40 yards to the Chargers' 18. Three plays later, Royce Freeman ran it in from three yards out.The Broncos then took a 20-19 lead on their next drive when Lindsay had a 2-yard TD on a direct snap.Badgley's field goal would give the lead back to the Chargers until the final drive.MOMENTOUS SACKMiller's sack of Rivers in the second quarter gave him 10 for the season, which allowed him to join Reggie White and DeMarcus Ware as the only players with 10 or more sacks in seven of their first eight seasons.BOSA RETURNSChargers defensive end Joey Bosa made his season debut after missing the first nine games with a bone bruise to his left foot. The third-year lineman did not start but was in on pass-rushing situations.INJURIESChargers defensive tackle Corey Liuget was carted to the locker room with a knee injury during the second quarter. Denver wide receiver DeSean Hamilton suffered a knee injury in the second quarter, and cornerback Bradley Roby was evaluated for a concussion in the fourth quarter.UP NEXTBroncos: Host the Pittsburgh Steelers next Sunday.Chargers: Host the Arizona Cardinals next Sunday.---More AP NFL: https://apnews.com/NFL and https://twitter.com/AP-NFLCopyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Washington Redskins are auditioning a number of quarterbacks, including EJ Manuel, T.J. Yates, and Mark Sanchez, after Alex Smith suffered a broken tibia and fibula Sunday, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Colt McCoy will operate as the Redskins' starter while the team looks for his backup. McCoy went 6-of-12 for 54 yards and a touchdown, adding 35 yards on five carries during Sunday's 23-21 loss to the Houston Texans.Manuel last played for the Oakland Raiders and was released in September. The 28-year-old is best known for his tenure with the Buffalo Bills (2013-16) after being selected in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft.Yates made his third stint with the Houston Texans in 2017 and started three games, completing 48.5 percent of his passes for 523 yards, four touchdowns, and three interceptions.Sanchez signed with the Chicago Bears in 2017 but did not play. He was suspended four games for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing drug policy in April.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson is scheduled for an MRI Monday after suffering a knee injury in Sunday's contest against the Carolina Panthers, according to NFL.com's Ian Rapoport.The team reportedly believes that Johnson suffered a knee sprain and not an ACL tear, as per Rapoport.The rookie left late in the third quarter and had 87 yards on 15 carries with one touchdown before suffering the injury.Running backs LeGarrette Blount and Theo Riddick split backfield duties in relief of the 21-year-old.Johnson was selected No. 43 overall in this year's NFL draft. He's cleared a role for himself in a cluttered Lions backfield, accumulating 641 rushing yards and 213 receiving yards with four total touchdowns this season.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera defended his somewhat controversial decision to attempt a two-point conversion late in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 20-19 loss to the Detroit Lions.Cam Newton connected with D.J. Moore on an eight-yard touchdown pass, cutting Detroit's lead to 20-19. Although an extra point would've tied the game at 20 apiece, Rivera elected for a riskier option. It proved costly, as Newton missed an open Jarius Wright in the end zone."I think you go for two on the road to win the game - that's what I did end of the day," Rivera said, according to NFL.com's Austin Knoblauch. "What's to say the coin toss is going to in our favor or [what's to say] we're going to stop them."I was going for the win. That's the bottom line."Rivera also noted that kicker Graham Gano's poor performance contributed to his decision to go for two. Gano missed a 34-yard field goal and an extra point prior to Newton's fourth-quarter touchdown."He missed a couple of kicks, that's all part of it," Rivera said.Carolina sits at 6-4 and is still primed to make the playoffs, but if it falls out of contention, Rivera's risk could prove costly in the long run.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Baltimore Ravens rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson threw it back to his days at Louisville on Sunday, beating the Cincinnati Bengals during his first career NFL start.The No. 32 pick of the 2018 NFL Draft rushed for 117 yards on 27 attempts in the 24-21 win while filling in for injured veteran Joe Flacco.Jackson completed 13 of 19 pass attempts for 150 yards with no touchdowns and one interception on Sunday. He also led the team in rushing and was the first Ravens player to top 100 yards on the ground in a game this season.

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green has a "good chance" to suit up in Week 12 against the Cleveland Browns after missing the last two games with a toe injury, a source told Josina Anderson of ESPN.Green suffered the injury in Week 8 and was reportedly in danger of being out until December.The return of the star wideout would come at a good time for the Bengals, who fell to 5-5 on Sunday after losing 24-21 to their AFC North rivals, the Baltimore Ravens.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith will have immediate surgery for a broken tibia and fibula suffered in Sunday's loss to the Houston Texans, head coach Jay Gruden announced, according to John Keim of ESPN.Smith was carted off in the third quarter after suffering the injury while being sacked by Texans safety Kareem Jackson. He was replaced under center by backup quarterback Colt McCoy who threw a nine-yard touchdown pass to tight end Jordan Reed on his second attempt of the game.For Redskins fans, the injury may seem awfully similar to that which ended the career of former-MVP quarterback Joe Theismann in 1985, exactly 33 years to the day of Smith's Sunday injury.

Tennessee Titans defensive coordinator Dean Pees was taken to a local hospital during Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts, the team announced.Pees was experiencing an undisclosed medical issue before being evaluated by medical staff.

Alex Smith suffered a gruesome leg injury Sunday, 33 years to the day after fellow Washington Redskins passer Joe Theismann's career ended with a horrific leg injury of his own.Theismann took to Twitter to express sympathy for Smith after the latter was carted off the field with his leg in a cast and his season presumably over:

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' quarterback carousel continues to turn.Jameis Winston was given another opportunity behind center after veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick threw three interceptions in three quarters of action on Sunday.The Buccaneers were trailing the New York Giants 24-7 when Fitzpatrick was pulled. His contributions to the Giants included a 15-yard pick-6 by linebacker Alec Ogletree.Fitzpatrick was the team's starter to open the season as Winston served a three-game suspension, and he led the Bucs to two wins right out of the gates. He threw four interceptions in his next two games and was replaced as the starter by Winston in Week 6.Winston threw eight picks in three games and was benched for Fitzpatrick in Week 8. The turnovers have continued for the 14-year veteran, though, as he has thrown seven interceptions since returning to the starting role.The Buccaneers entered Week 11 ranked first in total offense and leading the league in interceptions. Their total now sits at 22, and counting.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota was replaced by backup Blaine Gabbert after he took a hard hit late in the first half of Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts.Mariota exited moments before the break and was evaluated during hafltime. He was officially declared questionable to return with an elbow injury and Gabbert remained under center to begin the second half.Mariota injured his elbow earlier in the year and was dealing with discomfort regarding a pinched nerve. He missed Week 2 but has played in eight of nine games this year.The Titans are trailing the Colts 31-3.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Cleveland Browns fan and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice issued a statement Sunday afternoon addressing the team's reported interest in her for its head coaching vacancy.Rice expressed her love for the Browns and said she knows they'll find a good replacement for Hue Jackson, who was fired after a 2-5-1 start to the year and replaced by interim head coach Gregg Williams.She went on to say she hopes the NFL will start bringing women into coaching positions and even offered to "call a play or two" for Cleveland next season.Browns general manager John Dorsey released a statement on behalf of the team Sunday denying Cleveland's reported interest in Rice.Rice's most recent Instagram post was a photo of her at Cleveland's Week 4 game against the Oakland Raiders with a caption stating: "I'm excited for the Browns' future!"Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Cleveland Browns are reportedly interested in interviewing Condoleezza Rice for their head coaching vacancy this offseason.Obviously, Twitter erupted over all the possibilities of a Rice-led Browns team.

The Cleveland Browns would like to interview former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice for their head coaching vacancy this offseason, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Rice would become the first woman to interview for an NFL head coaching job.When discussing the vacancy last week, Cleveland general manager John Dorsey said he was open to hiring a woman.The interview process could even lead to Rice becoming involved in the organization in another capacity, such as a consultant, according to Schefter."She's an amazing person," a team source told ESPN.Rice was one of the inaugural members of the College Football Playoff selection committee, with which she worked from 2013 to 2016.The Browns issued a statement denying their reported interest in Rice shortly before kickoff Sunday.

The NFL had officials return to Mexico City this past week to engage in discussions about holding future games south of the U.S. border, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.This Monday's highly anticipated matchup between the high-flying Los Angeles Rams and Kansas City Chiefs was originally scheduled to be held at Estadio Azteca but was relocated due to poor field conditions.Though the league chose to move the game from Mexico City with less than a week's notice, it's intent on returning to the neighboring country for future games.The NFL is currently scheduled to continue playing one game per season in Mexico through 2021.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Le'Veon Bell made late attempts to reach an agreement that would see the star rusher report before Tuesday's franchise tag deadline, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Bell would've considered reporting to the team if Pittsburgh was willing to decline using its franchise or transition tag on him after this season, Schefter reports, but the Steelers declined that request.Bell failed to report by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, voiding the $14.5-million contract he would've earned via the franchise tag and rendering him out for the remainder of the season.There remains a very real possibility the Steelers use their transition tag on Bell as a means of giving the team a chance to match any offer sheet he receives from other teams in the offseason, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Jacksonville Jaguars could consider moving cornerback Jalen Ramsey this offseason, league sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.The All-Pro's antics, including a cryptic tweet sent out last week, are moving the Jaguars into considering entertaining offers for the 24-year-old, according to Schefter.

Le'Veon Bell wants to be the highest-paid running back in football.The All-Pro tailback is seeking more than $17 million per year and $45 million guaranteed on his next contract, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley currently owns the richest contract at the position after signing a four-year, $57.5-million deal in July that pays him an annual average of $14.3 million and $45 million in guarantees.Bell refused to report to the Pittsburgh Steelers this season, choosing not to sign a franchise tag that would've paid him $14.5 million for the year. By voiding his contract, he hopes to hit free agency in the offseason.Rapoport reports that there's a very real possibility that the Steelers use their transition tag on Bell in the hopes of matching any offer sheet he receives on the open market.In fact, the Steelers made a last-ditch attempt to get Bell into the building before the franchise tag deadline on Tuesday. However, Bell wanted the team to promise not to use the transition tag on him in 2019 and the Steelers refused to do so, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

After uncovering some betting tips and going through our best plays, let's dig into the line and total moves for the Week 11 NFL slate.Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis ColtsOpen: IND -3 / 48Current: IND - 1.5 / 50.5The Colts opened as three-point favorites for the second straight game, one week after beating the Jacksonville Jaguars and ultimately pushing in a 29-26 win. Bettors sided with the underdog earlier in the week, however, as the Titans moved all the way to +1 before settling back in at +1.5. The total has experienced a jump from 48 to 50.5, as the Colts have flown over in five of the last six.Dallas Cowboys at Atlanta FalconsOpen: ATL -4.5 / 47.5Current: ATL -3 / 49.5Bettors might be buying the Cowboys, who are coming off a Sunday Night Football win over the Philadelphia Eagles as 7.5-point underdogs, as Atlanta was pushed down from -4.5 to -3 earlier in the week. This total has also seen a bump, as the Falcons' knack for high-scoring affairs at home has been well-documented this season - 4-1 to the over with all four overs surpassing 55 combined points.Pittsburgh Steelers at Jacksonville JaguarsOpen: PIT -3.5 / 47.5Current: PIT -4.5 / 46The Jaguars had the Steelers' number last season, first winning by 21 in the regular season before a three-point victory on the road in the playoffs. That didn't stop action from coming in on the Steelers, who got all the way up to -6 in some shops during the week before coming back down to -4.5. At MGM Resorts properties, there were almost seven tickets on the Steelers for every one on the Jaguars as of Saturday night.Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore RavensOpen: BAL -3.5 / 43.5Current: BAL -6.5 / 44Oddsmakers had to wait to hear whether Joe Flacco would start before opening a line on Sunday's game against the Bengals. With the incumbent unlikely to play and the reins being handed to rookie Lamar Jackson, the Ravens still shot up to -6.5-point favorites.Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New York GiantsOpen: PK / 52Current: NYG -3 / 53Originally opening as a pick, the Giants sat as 1.5-point favorites for the majority of the week before a move to -3 early Sunday morning.Houston Texans at Washington RedskinsOpen: HOU -3 / 43Current: HOU -3 / 41.5Houston-Washington hasn't seen a whole lot of movement spread-wise. The total, on the other hand, has, as an injury-plagued Redskins offense had bettors bump the number down from 43 to 41.5 in most shops.Carolina Panthers at Detroit LionsOpen: CAR -3.5 / 52Current: CAR -4 / 49The Lions are reeling and didn't get much love early on as they prepare to face the Panthers, who moved to -4.5-point favorites earlier in the week. Despite a surging Panthers offense and a dome game for Matthew Stafford, the total dipped a full three points to 49. The Lions haven't looked great in the two games since trading Golden Tate, and they won't have wide receiver Marvin Jones - who's out with an injury - on Sunday. MGM properties saw five Carolina bets for every one on Detroit through Saturday night.Denver Broncos at Los Angeles Chargers Open: LAC -7 / 47Current: LAC -7 / 45.5Expect the Chargers to be a teaser liability for the books on Sunday when they host the Broncos. L.A. is running hot, reeling off six straight wins after starting the year 1-2. The total saw an early move from 47 to 45.5, before going back up to 46.5 on Sunday.Oakland Raiders at Arizona CardinalsOpen: ARI -3.5 / 41Current: ARI -5 / 41The Raiders have been the best fade in the NFL recently. They are on a five-game losing streak, both straight up and against the spread. A porous record in both categories saw action steam the Cardinals up from 3.5 to 5.5 during the week. The Cardinals garnered three times as many tickets from the public at MGM.Philadelphia Eagles at New Orleans SaintsOpen: NO -7 / 54Current: NO - 7.5 / 56The Saints have put the league on notice, riding an eight-game win streak into Week 11 when they host the Eagles. They've unsurprisingly garnered interest from bettors, who wagered the Saints up from the -7 opener all the way up to -9 during the week. The Eagles might be well-suited for a shootout - they've hit the team total over in nine of the last 11 road games with Carson Wentz under center, averaging roughly 30 points per contest. The total also saw some good action, topping out at 57 as of Sunday morning in some shops.Minnesota Vikings at Chicago BearsOpen: CHI -3 / 45.5Current: CHI -2.5 / 44Minnesota-Chicago will be the lone game likely impacted by the weather, with 32-degree Fahrenheit temperatures and potential 10-mph gusts set to hit Soldier Field on Sunday night. The Bears got the standard three-point edge at home but dropped down to -2.5. The total dipped from 45.5 to 44. Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen has been dealing with a hip injury but is expected to go.Kansas City Chiefs vs. Los Angeles RamsOpen: LAR -3 / 59.5Current: LAR -3.5 / 63.5Bettors are expecting points to come in bunches when the Chiefs and Rams meet on Monday night. Two of the league's most potent offenses officially have the highest total for an NFL game at 63.5. The Rams were 2.5-point favorites at the previous location, though a move from Mexico City to L.A. has them above three.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.

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa is expected to return from injury against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.A bone bruise in his foot has kept Bosa sidelined all season. How he feels throughout the Week 11 game will determine his playing time, Rapoport adds.The third overall pick of the 2016 NFL Draft was named the Defensive Rookie of the Year that season, and also went to the Pro Bowl in 2017. He's recorded 23 sacks over 28 games, and forced four fumbles with one recovery.The Chargers' pass rush ranks 10th this season with 26 sacks.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 11.You can also listen to the Week 11 preview episode of theScore Fantasy Football Podcast.Standard

It appears Rob Gronkowski is close to a return to the field.The New England Patriots tight end is expected to play in the team's Week 12 matchup with the New York Jets, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Gronkowski missed three of the last four games with a back injury. The Patriots are currently on their bye week.The All-Pro tight end has battled various injuries this season, accumulating 29 receptions, 448 yards, and one touchdown in seven games.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Baltimore Ravens rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson is expected to make his first NFL start on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter, as veteran Joe Flacco is unlikely to play due to a hip injury.Flacco is officially listed as doubtful for the Week 11 divisional matchup.Jackson, the No. 32 pick in April's draft, has played sparingly this season. He's completed seven of 12 pass attempts for 87 yards and one touchdown over nine games. Jackson has also added 28 carries for 139 yards and another score.Flacco won't need hip surgery, per Schefter, but is in jeopardy of missing next Sunday's game against the Oakland Raiders.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald knows he needs to control himself after the NFL fined him more than $23,000 on Saturday for his role in altercations during a Week 10 win over the Seattle Seahawks."I just got to control my temper. I just got to be better," Donald said, according to Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.Seahawks center Justin Britt shoved Donald late in the play when the two were out of bounds. Donald was fined for retaliating, and both players were penalized for unnecessary roughness.The reigning Defensive Player of the Year was also hit with a second fine for a post-game confrontation with Britt in which he ran back onto the field without shoulder pads after strapping on his helmet.Head coach Sean McVay says that after speaking with his star defender, he doesn't expect any similar incidents to occur."We love Aaron. I love Aaron," McVay said. "And the best part about Aaron is - like all of our players this year when you've had some situations that come up - they're able to take the ownership, the accountability and know what they can do if something like this comes up in the future about how we want to try to handle it."The three-time All-Pro was also fined more than $20,000 for a low hit on Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr in Week 1.He signed a six-year, $135-million contract extension before the start of the season.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Philadelphia Eagles will be sporting their midnight green home uniforms for Sunday's road contest against the New Orleans Saints due to a bet Doug Pederson won over Sean Payton earlier this year.The two head coaches golfed together at the NFL's annual owners meetings in March and decided to put a wager on their game."We wanted to liven up the match, and we decided to bet and we chose jersey colors," Pederson said Wednesday, according to ESPN's Tim McManus. "Three holes into it, ended up beating him, and that was it."The Saints will wear their white "color-rush" jerseys Sunday.Pederson and Payton made another golf bet in July at the American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe, with Pederson coming out on top once again. As a result, Payton had to make a donation to the Eagles Autism Challenge.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.DJ Chark Jr., WR, Jaguarsvs. SteelersMitchell Gunn / Getty Images Sport / GettyChark caught eight of 12 targets for 72 yards over the Jaguars' two games prior to Week 10 before the Indianapolis Colts held him off the offensive scoresheet (he recorded 108 yards on three kick returns against Indy).The second-round rookie hasn't scored a touchdown this season, but he could start taking work away from Dede Westbrook and Keelan Cole as the Jaguars' No. 2 passing-game option behind veteran Donte Moncrief. The two more experienced wideouts have recorded just 79 receiving yards over Jacksonville's past two games, including a target-less outing for Cole against the Colts.The Steelers' defense ranks 19th in the NFL while allowing 245 passing yards per game, and only seven teams have given up more touchdowns through the air. There could be scoring opportunities for the grossly underwhelming Jaguars' passing attack.Jaylen Samuels, RB, Steelersat JaguarsIcon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / GettySamuels, the Steelers' 165th overall selection in 2018, scored his first career touchdown last week during a rout of the Carolina Panthers. The rookie received his first work of the season in a Week 8 win over the Cleveland Browns, rushing four times for 17 yards.He's been a non-factor as a runner, but Samuels has started to display some of the pass-catching skill he routinely showed at NC State, recording three catches for 22 yards and a touchdown in Week 10.Lead back James Conner is on track to play on Sunday after a brief stint in the concussion protocol. However, the Steelers could expand Samuels' workload to preserve Conner now that Le'Veon Bell officially isn't coming back.Jonnu Smith, TE, Titansat ColtsFrederick Breedon / Getty Images Sport / GettySmith has caught all five of his targets over the Titans' last two games while scoring a touchdown in each outing.Tennessee's third-round pick in 2017 has played the most offensive snaps among the team's tight ends following Delanie Walker's season-ending injury. Overall, he's hauled in 10 of 17 targets for 122 yards and two scores.The Colts have allowed the 11th most fantasy points to tight ends. Their defense ranks 25th in Football Outsiders' DVOA metric against the position, giving up 72.7 receiving yards per game. Marcus Mariota should look to Smith early in his progressions and take advantage of the Colts' defensive weakness. Smith's effectiveness in the red zone should make him a target there, too.Brandon LaFell, WR, Raidersat CardinalsThearon W. Henderson / Getty Images Sport / GettyLaFell is one of the last men standing on the Raiders' wide receiver depth chart after Martavis Bryant and Jordy Nelson were both ruled out for Week 11 on Friday. That leaves LaFell as the team's No. 1 wideout.The 32-year-old received a season-high six targets in Week 10 and he should see that number increase, albeit in a tough matchup against the Cardinals' secondary. Arizona has allowed just 11 passing touchdowns, which is tied for the league low.LaFell's upside is capped in standard formats, but he receives a boost in PPR scoring because quarterback Derek Carr has few other options.Aldrick Robinson, WR, Vikingsat BearsAdam Bettcher / Getty Images Sport / GettyRobinson's role has been highly inconsistent since he scored two touchdowns in Week 4 and added a third in Week 7. He's caught seven of 13 targets on the year for 115 yards.While both Stefon Diggs and Adam Thielen are expected to play on Sunday night against the Chicago Bears despite battling injuries coming out of a bye, Robinson could take on a larger role in the red zone, where he's received the fourth-most targets on the team.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.