NBA legend Kobe Bryant stopped by the Los Angeles Chargers' practice Friday to pass along some words of wisdom.One thing Bryant stressed during his speech was the importance of staying focused."When you have a lot of success at the start, it becomes easy to become distracted," Bryant told Ricky Henne of Chargers.com. "You start thinking of things you've been doing instead of focusing on the moment and where you are right now. So the most important thing was to keep their focus."They're rolling, right now. I mean, man, they're rolling. But like I said, you play great one Sunday, and everyone thinks you're a world-beater and the best thing since sliced bread. And then you lose the next week and all of a sudden you're (freaking) horrible. So you've got to keep perspective."

After covering some betting tips and team total analysis this week, let's dive into this week's card.Be sure to shop around for the best prices available.Philadelphia Eagles at New Orleans SaintsWager: Eagles over 23.5 pointsCredit Drew Brees and the offense for bailing out the Saints' defense so far this season. An 8-1 team with the top scoring offense in the league is actually negative in adjusted net yards per game thanks to a defense that is allowing 6.2 per contest, fourth worst in the NFL.It should be a favorable matchup in the dome for the Eagles, who are posting 5.7 yards per play, but 5.9 when adjusting for strength of schedule. The Eagles have also been one of the best scoring teams away from home, hitting the team total in nine of the last 11 with Carson Wentz under center. Given the offense on the opposite sideline and its knack for quick scores, Philly should have plenty of opportunities.Pittsburgh Steelers at Jacksonville Jaguars Wager: Under 47Pittsburgh-Jacksonville will feature one top-tier defense and another that's looked rather subpar over the last month-plus. Before the season, it'd be a no-brainer which defense is which, but it's the Steelers who have played at an elite level this year while the Jaguars have fallen off.The Steelers now rank No. 2 in adjusted yards per play allowed at 5.1; the Jags are right behind that mark at 5.3 but have allowed more than 30 points per game over the last five. We expect Pittsburgh's underrated defense to continue fighting and Jacksonville's to get back on track to keep this one under the total.Oakland Raiders at Arizona CardinalsWager: Raiders +5.5Betting on the Raiders is a tough pill to swallow, but it's even more difficult to lay five points with a Cardinals team that's posting 4.2 adjusted yards per play on offense behind a rookie quarterback, and is minus-1.0 in adjusted net yards this season.Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New York GiantsRecommended Pick: Over 51.5The word "struggle" has been used to describe Tampa Bay's offensive performance in its 16-3 loss to Washington in Week 10. But the Buccaneers didn't actually struggle. The offense racked up more than 500 yards but was hampered by four turnovers and zero points in five red-zone trips. Those problems are easier to fix than an offense that can't move the chains.With Tampa chucking the ball all over the place and a defense that is allowing an absurd amount of points away from home, scoring should come easy in this one.Denver Broncos at Los Angeles ChargersRecommended Pick: Over 46.5The Chargers' defense hasn't been tested all that much as of late, getting the 49ers, Browns, Titans, and Raiders (twice) over the last six games. Denver has been able to move the ball at the same efficiency as offenses such as the Falcons and Eagles but has been plagued by red-zone woes and untimely turnovers. We already know the Chargers can put up points at a torrid pace, so we're thinking divisional shootout for Sunday afternoon.Top plays: 19-8-2 (70.3 percent)Overall record: 30-17-1 (63.8 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.

It appears most of the United States is predicting a Super Bowl championship for the New Orleans Saints or New England Patriots this season.Sportsbetting.ag put together a map using geotagged Twitter data - including over 100,000 tweets - that shows which NFL team each state expects to hoist the Lombardi Trophy. Twenty-two states are predicting that the NFC South-leading Saints will win Super Bowl LIII, while 21 favor the Patriots, who are currently leading the AFC East.Also appearing on the map are the Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Rams, Chicago Bears, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Minnesota Vikings.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Linebacker Mychal Kendricks rejoined the Seattle Seahawks on Friday ahead of a return to practice next week, head coach Pete Carroll told reporters, via Charean Williams of ProFootballTalk.Kendricks faces up to 25 years in prison for insider trading and is scheduled for sentencing on Jan. 24. The NFL initially suspended him indefinitely as a result of his charges and guilty plea, but the punishment was later reduced to eight games.Kendricks can return to game action in Week 14 against the Minnesota Vikings. He's recorded two sacks over three games with the Seahawks.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Green Bay Packers' latest loss isn't causing Mike McCarthy to worry about his status as head coach.Thursday night's loss to the Seattle Seahawks dropped the Packers to 4-5-1 on the season, but McCarthy says his only focus is on helping his team improve in the present."I'm focused on what's in front of us. Every individual on the inside, particularly the football team, we have a 2018 commitment, and that's all I've ever focused on," McCarthy said when asked about his future, according to Rob Demovsky of ESPN.McCarthy's held his position since 2006 and remains under contract through 2019. He holds a career 125-74-2 head coaching record in the regular season and has won a Super Bowl, but he's at risk of missing the postseason in consecutive years for the first time. The Packers currently occupy third place in the NFC North.The team's up-and-down performance this season has led to "a growing sense" that McCarthy could be replaced at season's end, according to NFL.com's Michael Silver.McCarthy spoke to the struggles of trying to live up to expectations, with the team missing the playoffs just three times since he took over."That's the job," McCarthy said, per Demovsky. "That's the way this business has gone. I'm not going to get into comparables, but at the end of the day, that's part of the job responsibility of the head coach."We set a standard here the past 12 years, and it's our responsibility to play to that standard. That's the way we approach it, but that's a blanket, general evaluation. There's obviously more that goes into that. But at the end of the day, there's so much that goes into each and every game throughout a seven-day period - obviously, we're on a 10-day stretch here - and that's really where the energy has to focus."The Packers will pay a visit to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 12 in a key divisional matchup before playing three of their final five games at Lambeau Field.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Baltimore Ravens won't announce a starting quarterback ahead of Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals, but it isn't likely to be Joe Flacco.Head coach John Harbaugh said Friday he intends to keep his quarterback plan a secret, according to The Athletic's Jeff Zrebiec. Flacco, though, was declared doubtful on the injury report after missing practice throughout the week with a hip injury.If Flacco is unable to play, the Ravens will give rookie Lamar Jackson his first career start or turn to veteran Robert Griffin III. Jackson missed Thursday's practice with an illness but was back on the field Friday.The struggling Ravens are averaging just 18 points in their last five outings, going 1-4 over that span.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter said Friday that he's handing play-calling duties back to his offensive coordinator one week after assuming the responsibility, according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times.Todd Monken will call the offense when the Buccaneers take on the New York Giants on Sunday.Koetter called plays last week when the Buccaneers produced three points in a loss to the Redskins. He dodged postgame questions about why he took the responsibility away from Monken. Tampa registered 501 yards of offense against Washington but failed to come away with anything more than a field goal.The Bucs lead the NFL in yards per game, but rank a more modest 12th in scoring offense. They've lost six of their last seven games, and are 3-6 for the season.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is interested in giving Broadway a shot one day.Brady went to see the acclaimed musical "Hamilton" with his wife, Gisele Bundchen, in Boston on Tuesday night, and during a Wednesday press conference he spoke about how much he loves the show."Oh, I love 'Hamilton,'" he said, according to Zack Cox of NESN.com. "It's my third time seeing it. Yeah, it's a great show. Anyone who's here should go see it. It was great in New York. It was actually really good (Tuesday) night. I loved it."Brady declined to perform a song from "Hamilton" for reporters, but noted that he would like to be part of a future production."I did tell my wife, one day I would love to just be on that show for, I don't know, a week," he said. "But I would need a lot of practice."Teammate Matthew Slater doesn't think Brady has what it takes to be a Broadway star, though."He might have the rap skills, but I think it's going to be the dancing that keeps him ultimately from being cast in that role," Slater said.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Social media is still buzzing over the revelation that Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes likes to put ketchup on his steak.Mahomes' ketchup habit inspired teammates Tyreek Hill and Gehrig Dieter to launch the #PatMahomesChallenge on Friday, which involves creating strange combinations with the condiment.

Detroit Lions wideout Marvin Jones is getting a second opinion on his injured right knee, a source told ESPN's Michael Rothstein.Jones, who hurt the knee in Week 10 against the Chicago Bears, has been ruled out of Sunday's contest versus the Carolina Panthers. The initial diagnosis was reportedly a bone bruise, and trainers determined his ACL and MCL were both intact.The 28-year-old has posted 508 receiving yards and five touchdowns through nine games this season.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Here's a breakdown of the most notable mismatches we expect to see in Week 11:Bengals DT Geno Atkins vs Ravens LG Alex LewisUnfortunately for the Baltimore Ravens, Marshal Yanda can't play both guard positions this Sunday when defensive tackle Geno Atkins and the Cincinnati Bengals come to town. Yanda's one of the few guards with a track history of slowing Atkins down, but he'll likely see very little of him on Sunday, as Cincinnati would be wise to match Atkins up with the Ravens' other starting guard, Alex Lewis.Atkins is good at many things, but above all, he's widely considered one of the best power rushers in the NFL. At 6-foot-1 and 300 pounds, he possesses a natural leverage advantage, which - combined with immense raw strength and effective hand techniques - allows him to consistently bull rush interior offensive linemen straight into their quarterback's lap. It's amazing to see Atkins displace 300-pound humans so easily, as he does here:On this play, Atkins aligns with a slight inside shade over Kansas City Chiefs left guard Cam Erving. Once the ball is snapped, Atkins takes a couple power steps and engages at the point of attack, battling Erving for superior hand placement.Atkins wins that hand-fighting battle with effective, powerful strikes that are meticulously placed so he can walk Erving back into Patrick Mahomes' face. Notice that any time his helmet rises above Erving's, Atkins immediately drops his pad level to reset his leverage and continue maximizing his power output. He doesn't get a sack, but he hits Mahomes mid-throw, causing an incompletion.Unfortunately for Lewis, his weaknesses match up terribly with Atkins' strengths, as the left guard tends to struggle against powerful interior defenders. This play demonstrates his issues:Here, Lewis is lined up opposite Pittsburgh's Cam Heyward, another powerful interior pass-rusher. Lewis tends to let his hands get wide at the point of attack, allowing defenders to initiate contact with superior hand placement.This wouldn't be a huge problem on its own, but when an offensive lineman plays with wide hands, it's paramount that he wins the leverage battle and generates enough force to stymie a defender's momentum. Lewis fails to do that here, which is why he ends up getting pushed back into Joe Flacco's face, forcing the unathletic quarterback to break the pocket and take a sack.That combination of wide hands and an inconsistent ability to win the leverage battle at the point of attack is a recipe for disaster against Atkins. The Bengals star could put together another monster performance on Sunday and make the difference in a key divisional game.Texans DL J.J. Watt vs. Redskins RT Morgan MosesMorgan Moses hasn't been bad this season. In fact, the Washington Redskins right tackle has been above average by league standards. But above average won’t cut it against J.J. Watt, who's proven once again - even after a litany of injuries in recent years - that he's still a top-three defensive lineman in the NFL.In his eighth pro season, Watt still possesses one of the most potent speed rushes in the game. It’s almost unfathomable that a 6-foot-5, 295-pounder can zip around the edge at a faster clip than others who are 50 pounds lighter, but the future Hall of Famer does it by leveraging impressive burst, impeccable footwork, and well-timed hand techniques:Here, Watt's aligned with an outside shade over Miami Dolphins right tackle Ja'Wuan James. Once the ball is snapped, Watt explodes upfield, looking to stress James' pass set with each step. James initially attempts to square up Watt, but is forced to turn his shoulder perpendicular to the line of scrimmage almost immediately after his first step - a cardinal sin for offensive linemen.Once he gets within range, Watt feints with a two-handed swipe - effectively drawing out James' hands - which gives him space to dip and rip around the lunging blocker for a sack.Pay attention to Watt’s feet as he wraps around the edge. His toes are constantly pointing toward the quarterback, allowing his hips to get on track, while his feet are consistently underneath him, letting him maintain momentum and balance through contact.Watt’s nuanced speed rush should give Moses fits, as the latter tends to be inconsistent with his set points and hand techniques. At 6-foot-6 and 335 pounds, Moses is a giant offensive tackle who often gets away with those shoddy techniques based on his hulking frame and length. But sadly, those physical traits won't do much against Watt, who's seen and beaten every type of lineman since entering the NFL.Expect Watt to finish Sunday's game with a sack or two while consistently harassing quarterback Alex Smith in the backfield.Cowboys LT Tyron Smith vs Falcons DE Takkarist McKinleyAlmost one year ago to the day, the Atlanta Falcons threw the Dallas Cowboys' 2017 season into a tailspin. The Falcons won 27-7, as their pass rush destroyed the Cowboys' offensive line and finished with eight sacks of Dak Prescott. Defensive end Adrian Clayborn (now with the Patriots) had six of those sacks, as he consistently defeated backup left tackles Chaz Green and Byron Bell.But now, the Cowboys have five-time Pro Bowler Tyron Smith back and healthy after he missed last year's sack party. In fact, Smith should give Dallas the big-time advantage this time around against Takkarist McKinley, his likely matchup for most of Sunday's game.McKinley's an interesting player because his box-score stats often look better than his actual performance. Through 10 weeks, he has 20 tackles and six sacks, which are nothing to sneeze at, but his snap-to-snap effectiveness lacks consistency. At this point in his career, McKinley's a flash player - someone who occasionally makes a big play but struggles to execute on an every-down basis.That's not a recipe for success against Smith, who's playing his best football of the season after some earlier struggles. He bounced back in a big way against Philadelphia's vaunted defensive line last weekend, dominating for nearly the entire game. Here's an example:Above, Smith executes a simple 45-degree pass set against Brandon Graham, who's one of the most effective pass-rushers of the last half-decade. Graham attempts to utilize a speed-to-power bull rush, but Smith's anchor is simply too much - the left tackle gives up ground for just a step or two before showing off his impressive rotational power by tossing Graham to the ground.That simply never happens to Graham, and it certainly doesn’t bode well for McKinley, whose favorite pass-rushing move is converting speed to power.Life could be even tougher for McKinley against the run because he won't have momentum on his side, meaning Smith's superior power and technique will allow him to displace the defender from his gap with regularity.Don't be surprised if McKinley's held pressure-less as a pass rusher while getting rag-dolled in the running game. Meanwhile, Prescott will surely be glad to have Smith in the fold this time around.Vikings DE Danielle Hunter vs Bears RT Bobbie MassieOur final mismatch should have the Minnesota Vikings feeling good about their chances to take control of the NFC North with a win over the division-leading Chicago Bears.The Bears' offense has been on fire recently - scoring at least 30 points in five of the last six games - so Minnesota must find a way to generate pressure on young quarterback Mitch Trubisky, who tends to struggle under duress.Fortunuately for the Vikings, they employ the current NFL sack prince, Danielle Hunter, who's recorded 11.5 this season, just one behind Aaron Donald for the league lead. This week, Hunter gets a juicy matchup opposite Bears right tackle Bobby Massie.Throughout his career, Massie's been the type of offensive tackle who does well against 85 percent of the edge defenders he faces. However, the other 15 percent tend to have their way.Hunter fits into that latter group, as he's developed into one of the scariest pass-rushers in the NFL. He's seen a lot of time at right defensive end this season, but with Everson Griffen back, Hunter will likely return to the left end, where he was last week.Unlike most athletic pass-rushers, Hunter doesn't just pin his ears back and speed skate around the edge a la Dee Ford. Instead, he relies on effective hand use and varied footwork to soften the edge so he can take a tight path to the quarterback:Here, Hunter's working against Green Bay's Bryan Bulaga, one of the better right tackles in football. Once the ball is snapped, Hunter's already up to his usual shenanigans, as he starts slow with choppy footwork before getting within striking distance.Once he's within range, Hunter mimics an inside move with a jab stab before expanding his rush to the edge, where he pulls Bulaga forward with his inside hand. With Bulaga off-balance and leaning forward, Hunter works around the edge and then flattens to the quarterback for the sack.Expect Hunter to do similar things against Massie this week as the Vikings look to regain their spot atop the NFC North.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.

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 11 rankings. You can also listen to the Week 11 preview episode of theScore Fantasy Football Podcast.StartDak Prescott, QB, Cowboysat FalconsRonald Martinez / Getty Images Sport / GettyAfter a slow start to the season, Prescott has turned into a reliable fantasy starter with top-12 performances in three of his last four outings. Prescott's increased production on the ground, including three rushing scores, has been a big part of his recent success. Some regression is likely coming in that area, but Amari Cooper's presence in the receiving corps combined with a much softer schedule going forward has Prescott positioned for a strong finish in 2018. In Week 11, he gets a Falcons defense that's given up the fourth-most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks.Boone's projection: 253 passing yards, 2 TDs, 34 rushing yardsOther QBs to start

Green Bay Packers tight end Jimmy Graham suffered a broken thumb during Thursday night's 27-24 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.The Packers are still determining how much time Graham will miss.The tight end exited in the first half against Seattle and missed the remainder of the game.Graham was one of Green Bay's biggest offseason additions, signing a three-year, $30-million contract in March.The five-time Pro Bowler ranks second on the team in receiving this year with 34 catches for 452 yards and two touchdowns.The 4-5-1 Packers will next face the Minnesota Vikings in Week 12.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Cam Newton is once again be giving back to the Charlotte community this Thanksgiving.The Carolina Panthers quarterback will be serving meals to 1,200 underprivileged children and their families as part of "Cam's Thanksgiving Jam," according to TMZ Sports. He'll also be providing everyone in attendance with a take-home turkey dinner.Last year's event fed 800 children."I remember growing up (in Atlanta), in my childhood I really didn't have a person to touch or talk to or have the questions that I did have. Luckily I had an unbelievable supporting cast, my parents and coaches," Newton told Joseph Person of the Charlotte Observer in 2017."I vowed to myself that if I get put in my position - there's never enough things that you can do for a community. So nights like tonight are important to me and will forever be important to me."Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia began his Friday news conference with a prepared 887-word defense of his decision to hold Thursday's practice outdoors in the snow.The Lions typically practice indoors. Their next four games will be indoors, including Sunday's tilt with the Carolina Panthers inside a sheltered Ford Field.

It turns out the NFL didn't enjoy the popular video of Quenton Nelson supposedly screaming while making a block as much as football fans did.The league fined the Indianapolis Colts' first-round guard $26,739 for leading with his helmet on the play versus the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 10, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

The Green Bay Packers suffered yet another demoralizing loss - this time at the hands of the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday Night Football - and star quarterback Aaron Rodgers couldn't help but voice his displeasure."We've lost too many games like this - that's the most frustrating thing," Rodgers said after the defeat, NFL.com's Michael Silver reports. "We've had a chance in almost all our road games - especially against the Rams and the Patriots, and again tonight. We're right there. But we just can't get it done."A fourth-quarter comeback by Seattle dropped Green Bay to 4-5-1. With their third loss in four games, the frustration in the Packers' locker room is starting to become palpable and head coach Mike McCarthy's job may be in jeopardy, according to Silver.Following the game, Rodgers was asked whether there was any hope left for the season."What kind of question is that? Come on, man," the two-time MVP responded. "I don't even know how to answer that. I mean, come on, what am I supposed to say? Of course there's hope, of course we believe in each other."Rodgers wasn't the only player to voice his frustration."Most definitely, we should have (put them away)," said veteran defensive back Tramon Williams. "There've been too many games where we didn't finish, where we couldn't maintain momentum. We've just gotta get that win."Williams appeared upset that McCarthy chose to punt on fourth-and-two with his team trailing late in the fourth quarter."I want to go for it," Williams said. "I want to play to win. We've got Aaron Rodgers. We (should) play to win - period. We don't want to put it in anybody else's hands. We've got the best quarterback in the league. We've got to put it in his hands and let him do what he does."The Packers will try to right the ship when they face the Minnesota Vikings in Week 12.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The debate about whether Eli Manning deserves a place in the Pro Football Hall of Fame has become a hot topic this season, with the quarterback looking a shell of his former self.Now, the GOAT is weighing in."I don't see Eli as a Hall of Famer," Jerry Rice said on 95.7 The Game, according to 247Sports' Dan Schneier. "Drew Brees, I do."The New York Giants' two-time Super Bowl winner is among the league's all-time greats in terms of career production, with the sixth-most passing yards and seventh-most passing touchdowns in NFL history.However, Manning's turnover rate and lack of playoff appearances are often cited to argue that he doesn't deserve a place in Canton.The 37-year-old's career interception percentage (3.0) is higher than the likes of Blake Bortles (2.8), Andy Dalton, (2.7) and Ryan Tannehill (2.6), according to Pro Football Reference.Since his second title in 2011, Manning has only played in one postseason game."Because when I'm judging a player, I'm looking (at) what he brings to the table. What I see with Eli Manning, there's not consistency," Rice said."Yes, he has two Super Bowls, but then you look at Drew Brees and what he has accomplished and all of that. I think in yardage now he's the leader. He's doing great things for that team, and that team is getting better as they go. You can tell he's a great leader and he makes everybody around him better."So, I would think that Drew Brees is going to be a shoo-in. Eli? There's a chance of him getting in, but I'm not going to say he’s a true Hall of Famer."Ultimately, multiple Super Bowl championships - not the mention the Manning name - means Eli is all but a lock to make it into the Hall of Fame, though there's a chance that voters view him as this era's Jim Plunkett.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay admitted to studying his opponent in Monday night's game, the Kansas City Chiefs, for offensive inspiration."I'd be lying if I said we have haven't stolen some of their stuff this year," McVay said, according to ESPN's Lindsey Thiry. "They do a great job."McVay also joked that we would have to "wait and see" if he attempts to use any of those plays come Monday.The Chiefs currently rank third in the league with an average of 423.1 yards per game, behind only the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Rams."There's so much tape and with the ability to easily access it week in and week out, it would be silly for us not to be able to look and see what the heck they're doing," McVay said. "Every single week they do something and you say, 'That's pretty good.'"Led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who has a league-high 31 touchdowns, the Chiefs sit atop the AFC with a 9-1 record while averaging 35.3 points per game.The Rams are also 9-1 with MVP candidates Jared Goff and Todd Gurley combining for 35 touchdowns. The team ranks third in points scored per game with 33.5.In what is predicted to be a shootout from two high-powered offenses, the betting total opened at 63.5, the highest total in Covers.com's database since 1984.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Four days before arguably the biggest game of the season between the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Rams, quarterback Patrick Mahomes was listed on the practice report with a foot injury, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.Mahomes was, however, able to practice as a full participant, indicating that the ailment is minor.The MVP front-runner was sacked a season-high five time in last Sunday's win over the Arizona Cardinals."You're always sore, you're always gonna feel the game a little bit," Mahomessaid, according to Tom Martin of KCTV5 News.The Monday Night Football contest between the Chiefs and Rams - who come in with identical 9-1 records - was moved from Mexico City back to Los Angeles due to poor field conditions at Estadio Azteca.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Baltimore Ravens were minus two of their three quarterbacks during Thursday's practice, according to ESPN's Jamison Hensley.Joe Flacco didn't participate in practice for the second straight day due to a hip injury, and it remains to be seen whether he'll start Baltimore's Week 11 tilt with the Cincinnati Bengals.Head coach John Harbaugh has stated that Flacco doesn't require any practice time in order to play Sunday.To add intrigue to the Ravens' quarterback situation, rookie Lamar Jackson also missed Thursday's practice. The team cited an illness as the reason for his absence and a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter that he's dealing with a stomach issue.Jackson, one of Baltimore's two first-round picks in this year's draft, was expected to start in place of Flacco should he be deemed unable to play.Robert Griffin III was the only signal-caller who participated in practice Thursday. Griffin hasn't started an NFL game since the 2016 finale.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey appears to be running out of patience with those who are doubting the team during a trying season.Amid Jacksonville's disappointing 3-6 start, Ramsey sent out a cryptic tweet Nov. 12, saying "when I'm gone from here, y'all gone miss me." The Jaguars star clarified Thursday that it was meant for "fake fans" who've left the team."If that's what people want to do or if that's how people feel, then it's certain people, like y'all going to miss ... we bring some good things," Ramsey said, according to ESPN's Michael DiRocco. "And, yeah, we slipped up here recently. Not executed and played like we know we can. But, like whoever, the fake fans, if y'all (the media), whoever, if y'all want to jump ship, then, look, it is what it is."But y'all going to miss us when we either gone or when stuff back popping. We don't want y'all no more."After appearing in the AFC Championship Game last year, the Jaguars are currently last in the AFC South.It's also been a difficult season for Ramsey, who's dropped off from his All-Pro form after establishing himself both as the NFL's premier cornerback and premier trash talker last year. With the season rapidly nearing its home stretch, it's on Ramsey and his Jaguars teammates to weather their fans' expectations as they gear up for one final push toward the playoffs.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Patrick Mahomes' affinity for ketchup has become a hot topic since it was revealed Wednesday that the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback likes to put it on his steak.Heinz Ketchup is now offering Mahomes a lifetime supply of the condiment, but on one condition.

Here's a look at the team totals for all 26 teams playing in Week 11, along with our picks and confidence level:Green Bay Packers at Seattle SeahawksPackers' team total: 22.5 pointsGreen Bay has been tough to trust away from Lambeau Field, but short weeks have, for the most part, favored the offenses this season.Pick: Over (-120)

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.The final rankings will be released Sunday morning.You can also listen to the Week 11 preview episode of theScore Fantasy Football Podcast.Standard

An online petition is calling on Maroon 5 to drop out of the Super Bowl LIII halftime show in solidarity with Colin Kaepernick.The petition, launched on Change.org, has garnered more than 40,000 signatures as of Thursday afternoon."Colin Kaepernick has sacrificed his NFL career to call out violent racism in America, and players across the country have followed his lead," the petition reads. "Rihanna, Jay-Z, Amy Schumer, and others have refused to work with the NFL. Maroon 5: Americans look to artists and celebrities as leaders, and you have huge opportunity to use your influence to take a stand."Variety reported in September that Maroon 5 had "pretty much accepted" an offer to perform at Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta on Feb. 3. Rihanna was also reportedly approached about headlining the halftime show but declined in support of Kaepernick.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a lot to figure out before their Week 11 matchup with the New York Giants, including who will run the offense.Offensive coordinator Todd Monken said Thursday it hasn't been decided who will call offensive plays during Sunday's game, according to PewterReport. He also said head coach Dirk Koetter is "the best offensive coach and the best offensive play-caller he's ever been around."Monken had been the primary play-caller to start the season, but Koetter took over against the Washington Redskins last week.Tampa Bay outgained the Redskins by 215 total yards but it didn't translate to points on the board as the Buccaneers lost 16-3."It stinks. It is execution. It has nothing to do with who is calling the plays. It is frustrating, for the players and for all of us," Monken said, according to WFLA's Gabrielle Shirley.Tampa Bay's 452.8 total offensive yards per game and 361.2 passing yards per game are both first in the NFL. Their defense has given up more than 400 yards on seven occasions this season.The Buccaneers currently sit last in the NFC South with a 3-6 record.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Jim Carey and Jeff Daniels apparently helped bring Aaron Rodgers and Danica Patrick together.While speaking at an event in North Dakota on Wednesday, Patrick revealed that the Green Bay Packers quarterback used lines from the 1994 film "Dumb and Dumber" to woo her at the ESPY Awards in 2012."He was at the bar, puttin' out the vibe - 'Dumb and Dumber,' you know?" the retired NASCAR driver said, according to TMZ Sports. "And, I remember he was doing movie lines. And, people that love movie lines, love movie lines. So, I think we had a dialogue in movie lines, and I was like, 'This guy is really funny.'"The couple confirmed their relationship in January.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

We're officially at the midpoint of the NFL season and the Los Angeles Chargers have one of the best records in the league.Yes, those Chargers.While conference powerhouses like the Patriots, Steelers, and Chiefs have gotten most of the attention, the Chargers - who aren't even the most popular team in their own city - have won six straight and sit at 7-2, one game back of the Chiefs atop the AFC West.It's not a complete surprise that they've flown under the radar. Mighty Patrick Mahomes and the offensive juggernaut in Kansas City are taking up much of the divisional spotlight. Jon Gruden and the Oakland Raiders are the car crash people can't look away from. And the sack-tastic Denver Broncos can't decide if they want to play spoiler or start a rebuild.Have the Chargers finally moved the needle? Over the past two decades, they've mostly been a fringe playoff contender that's only backed into the postseason when other teams have faltered. When the Chargers have managed to contend for a decent playoff seed, they've taken their foot off the gas down the stretch. Struggles on both sides of the ball, coupled with high coaching turnover, have kept the franchise out of the playoffs since 2013.Not helping their cause: The Chargers are basically an itinerant team playing on a professional soccer field while the rival Rams, the newly anointed darlings of Los Angeles, gleefully oversee construction on their $5-billion future home. It's not an unfamiliar feeling for the Chargers. For years, their home field in San Diego was notorious for being overrun with opponents' fans - and that hasn't changed since relocating. The silver lining, perhaps, is that the Chargers play well in hostile environments and have won four games on the road this season.But by the franchise's standards, this year feels very different.Running back Melvin Gordon is having a career season. Quarterback Philip Rivers has 21 passing touchdowns and only four interceptions. And the defense is playing lights-out, allowing fewer than 20 points in five consecutive games. Last Sunday, the Chargers kept division rival Oakland out of the end zone entirely, allowing just two field goals. Breakout rookie safety Derwin James leads the team in tackles and Melvin Ingram and Isaac Rochell have held the line in the absence of star pass-rusher Joey Bosa, who has yet to appear in a game this season."It's like the tides have turned," Gordon told reporters earlier this week, summing up the team's 2018 performance."We're making the plays we need to make. I'm loving it right now. I'm feeding off the defensive energy, feeding off the offensive energy. I'm just trying to have fun with it, man. I've been around here the last couple years and the energy wasn't like this, so I'm not taking it for granted."Gordon, who's recorded five straight games with 120-plus total yards and a touchdown, credits second-year head coach Anthony Lynn - a two-time Super Bowl champion with the Broncos - for inspiring the team's mindset.Thearon W. Henderson / Getty Images Sport / Getty"Listening to someone that's been there and done that," Gordon said. "He has what we all want to accomplish and by him being there twice, he knows what to do, how to get there, he knows the formula. Whatever he's been through and done, it got him there and he won the Super Bowl."Lynn couldn't be happier with his team's on-field chemistry."I feel good about the team," he said. "I feel good about the men we have in the locker room, the character that they have. I love the way they work - I love the way they hit the reset button every week and start over."But it isn't all good news. Though Bosa finally returned to practice Wednesday, there's still no timetable for his return to game action - and Lynn can only hope it'll be soon. Linebacker Denzel Perryman suffered a torn LCL against the Raiders, ending his season with 51 tackles in nine games, second only to James.The schedule also presents a significant challenge, particularly for Rivers and the offensive line. Six of their final seven games come against teams ranked in the top seven in sacks, including Kansas City and Pittsburgh (T-1), the Cardinals (sixth), the Ravens (T-7), and two meetings with Denver (T-7).There are also plenty of questions to answer. Will the defense stay healthy? Can Gordon keep running down a dream? Will Mahomes ever have a bad game?If anyone knows how crazy the last half of the season can get, it's Rivers. With 15 years of experience, he understands anything can happen in the next seven weeks."We gotta just keep going," Rivers said. "It's one at a time, as we know. The division leader is still out in front of us and there's a lot of teams that are going to be in the hunt down the stretch."Only time will tell if this is truly a different Chargers team, but at least they've finally got our attention.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Los Angeles Rams are off to a scorching 9-1 start - the best record in the NFC. But it hasn't been a season without struggles, especially for cornerback Marcus Peters.Peters surrendered a number of big plays in his team's Week 9 loss to the New Orleans Saints - the Rams' only defeat so far this season. The defensive back allowed receptions on seven of nine targets for 146 yards and a touchdown when matched up with star receiver Michael Thomas, according to Pro Football Focus.Despite Peters' performance, fellow cornerback Aqib Talib isn't concerned about his teammate's long-term outlook."He's good," Talib said, according to Clarence Dennis of the team's official website. "(Peters) is good. What do they say? It's a marathon not a sprint? He is good, he's perfectly fine."Peters, who Los Angeles acquired from the Kansas City Chiefs prior to the 2018 season, has just one interception on the year after accumulating 19 in 45 games with his former team. Opposing quarterbacks have earned a 143.7 passer rating when targeting the former first-round pick this season, according to NFL.com's Kevin Patra.Talib - who is targeting a Week 13 return after an ankle injury landed him on the injured reserve in September - said Peters' struggles come with the territory of covering the NFL's best receivers."That's just part of playing DB ... I don't even know one DB who is perfect all the time ..." Talib said. "That's part of playing DB, you're going to go through those stretches, but that's why we got short memories and why we play the toughest positions on the field."The Rams will need a strong performance from Peters when they face his former team in Week 11. Kansas City boasts the NFL's No. 4-ranked passing offense, averaging 305.5 yards per game. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes leads the league with 31 touchdowns.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

A common refrain from head coaches in the NFL following painful losses or during losing streaks is that the team is “so close” to getting things right.After falling 27-20 to the division-rival Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night, the defending Super Bowl-champion Philadelphia Eagles have a 4-5 record, tied with Dallas and two games behind Washington in the NFC East. But while watching the Eagles’ offense at work against Dallas, it's clear the unit is really close to getting things right.Early in the second quarter, the Eagles face a first-and-10 at the Dallas 29-yard line, trailing 3-0. They break the huddle using 11 offensive personnel and put three receivers to the left, with quarterback Carson Wentz in the shotgun. Philadelphia runs a vertical passing play to the left, with wide receiver Jordan Matthews (bottom screen) running a post while Nelson Agholor (highlighted) runs a wheel route. Tight end Zach Ertz (in the slot) runs a curl route:NFLWentz wants to take a shot downfield, but the Cowboys do a good job covering Matthews. Then Agholor breaks free on his wheel route along the left sideline.However, with the pocket starting to collapse around him, Wentz is forced to take the shorter throw, and checks the ball down to Ertz:You can see Agholor breaking free, but Wentz has to drop his eyes down to the curl. The end-zone angle gives the best view of the pocket integrity starting to crack, and Wentz needing to get the ball out:Thanks to the eight-yard gain, the Eagles now face a second-and-2 on the Dallas 21-yard line. But they would eventually fail on a fourth-down try and walk away from this drive without any points.Late in the second quarter, the Eagles are driving again. Trailing 6-0, Philadelphia has the ball on the Dallas 38-yard line. The Eagles line up with Wentz under center and 12 offensive personnel on the field, with tight ends Ertz and Dallas Goedert both in the game:NFLThe Eagles and head coach Doug Pederson draw up a beautiful throwback screen pass, working off play action:NFLWentz fakes a handoff to Corey Clement and starts to roll away from the running back and toward the right sideline. But then the quarterback stops and throws back to Clement, with multiple offensive linemen pulling and ready to clear a path.Watch how close the Eagles are to a huge gain here:This play is set up perfectly. The Eagles’ use of misdirection draws the majority of defenders toward the middle of the field, and Clement has a convoy of blockers in front of him.However, there's just one fly in the ointment: Dallas defensive back Xavier Woods. The safety wiggles around one lineman and gets his hands on Clement just as the throw from Wentz arrives, breaking up the pass.Look at how much room Clement had to run if Woods doesn't break up this play:NFLAgain, the Eagles were just a half step or so away from a huge play.Now facing second down, Philadelphia looks to try a vertical shot downfield. The offense lines up with Wentz under center and two receivers to the right - Agholor and Alshon Jeffery - in a stack-slot look. Ertz and Goedert are in a wing alignment on the left side.Wentz looks to target the out-and-up Jeffery is running:NFLThe Eagles are worried about pass protection here, so they use a maximum-protection scheme. Both Ertz and Goedert stay in to block for Wentz, leaving Agholor and Jeffery as the only two receivers running routes.But Wentz is still pressured and he can't fully step into his throw to Jeffery, who is open:Wentz takes a shot after his release, and the throw arrives just a step too late. Defensive back Chidobe Awuzie is able to disrupt the play at the catch point, and the pass falls incomplete.Here, you can see how the pocket again collapses around Wentz and he's throwing under duress:The pressure forces Wentz to slide away from his target a bit, and due to the disruption, the throw gets to Jeffery late, giving Awuzie a chance to recover and make a play. Philadelphia had to settle for a field goal.The final example comes from the third quarter. Again, the Eagles are driving, and this time they face a third-and-goal on the Dallas 7-yard line. Wentz lines up in the shotgun and with the Eagles' 12 personnel package on the field. Jeffery, Ertz, and Goedert are in a three-receiver bunch to the right:NFLBefore the play, Philadelphia sends Jeffery in motion from right to left, which causes Dallas’ defense to adjust. But there's some pre-snap confusion from the Cowboys:Here's the route design Philadelphia uses:NFLThe Eagles run a variation of the spot concept to the right side, with a route to the flat, a spot route working inside, and then a deeper route cutting toward the middle of the field.On the left side, Jeffery runs the route to watch. Dallas is using a red zone Cover 2 here, often termed “Red 2,” so there will potentially be space between the safeties. Linebacker Jaylon Smith is the defender to read. If he moves to his left and drifts away from Jeffery, Wentz has a chance to hit that route over the middle for the touchdown.Which is exactly what happens, but the Eagles can't capitalize:Wentz double clutches on the throw, perhaps because he sees Jeffery throttle down for a step. He still throws toward the middle of the field, but due to the hesitation, the safety is now in position to make a play.The ball falls to the turf, and once again the Eagles are forced to settle for a field goal.The Eagles had three different drives and multiple opportunities to make big plays with their passing game, all deep in opposing territory. Yet they came away with just six points. Settling for field goals is often a recipe for losing in close games.Football is a game of inches and half steps, and right now the Eagles seem to be losing every small battle. Last year, those types of plays broke in their favor, but if the Eagles continue to miss chances for touchdowns, they’ll keep struggling.There isn't a common thread to the missed opportunities, other than football being an unforgiving game - and sometimes, when we add up all those missed inches and half steps, a team can ultimately come up short.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.

Newly-signed New Orleans Saints wide receiver Brandon Marshall was asked Wednesday if he can still play like he used to while compiling seven consecutive 1,000-yard seasons from 2007 through 2013."No, I'm done. I'm washed up," said Marshall, according to ESPN's Mike Triplett. "What my film says this year is what it is."The 34-year-old was signed by the Saints on Monday after being released by the Seattle Seahawks at the end of October; he had played just six games since signing as a free agent in the offseason. He joins the 8-1 Saints as his seventh NFL team, following his release from both the Seahawks and New York Giants in the 2018 calendar year.Though he hasn't hit the 1,000-yard mark since 2015 - when he led the league with 14 receiving touchdowns as a member of the New York Jets - Marshall says he's excited to have the chance to play the first playoff game of his illustrious 13-year career which includes six Pro Bowls and one All-Pro honor."I've spent most of my career as the guy on top, All-Pro, Pro Bowl guy ... and I'm at the bottom right now," said Marshall. "I got an amazing opportunity to go to the Seahawks. That was an amazing experience. I just wasn't healthy enough. So when you're on the other side of 30 and you don't produce, this is the situation you'll find yourself in. So I'm excited and grateful for this opportunity, and I love playing football, and it's something I want to continue to do."A fourth-round pick of the Denver Broncos from the 2006 NFL Draft, Marshall has recorded 970 receptions for 12,351 yards and 83 touchdowns over 178 games. However, he totaled just 136 yards with one touchdown over his stint with the Seahawks.Head coach Sean Payton said the Saints will take it "week by week" when determining the role Marshall will serve. New Orleans hosts the Eagles this Sunday.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Center Jason Kelce, already a two-time Pro Bowler, rose to even greater fame during the Philadelphia Eagles' run to Super Bowl LII last season as a leader of the wholly-embraced 'underdog' team.An eighth-year veteran, Kelce cites the Eagles' loss of several experienced players in the offseason as reason for a 4-5 record through the first 10 weeks."Last year, it just seemed like everybody was clicking. We had guys like Brent Celek who had been here a long time who was very accountable, Torrey Smith who had been in the league for a long time, very accountable. Mack Hollins was a guy that gave great effort. LeGarrette Blount and all of these running backs that, they had their limited amount of stuff that they had to know, but they knew what to do, and they knew how to do those things. That's what we're missing. We're missing that accountability," Kelce said Wednesday, according to Tim McManus of ESPN.Celek retired after being released by the team. Blount joined the Detroit Lions in free agency, Smith was traded to the Carolina Panthers, and Hollins is on injured reserve due to a groin injury.The Eagles opened the 2018 campaign as the NFL's 11th-youngest team by average age. They ranked 23rd in that department at the beginning of the 2017 season.Kelce says the Eagles haven't been able to replace the value brought last season by players who had been around a long time and who knew the "ins and outs of the game.""This isn't just players, this is coaches, this is everybody. Everybody takes accountability in making sure that everybody is ready to go," Kelce said."(Last year) there was a much greater level of accountability from a cohesive standpoint of everybody working together."The Eagles are tied for second place in the NFC East heading into a Week 11 matchup against the 8-1 New Orleans Saints.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Baltimore Ravens rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson has been waiting patiently all season for a chance to start, and now he may get an opportunity to show why he took the college football world by storm.Ravens incumbent starter Joe Flacco is fighting through a hip injury and didn't practice on Wednesday, so Jackson could be propelled into the spotlight on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals."I feel like I'd be very prepared," Jackson said, according to ESPN's Jamison Hensley. "I'm trying to sponge everything in. Whatever happens, will happen."Jackson said his ability to call plays in the huddle has improved, and he's become more confident as a leader."Before I had to ask coach 100 times, 'Say it again, say it again,'" Jackson said. "Now, he'll say it one time to me. Sometimes, don't get me wrong, if it's longer, I have to say, 'Say it again.' But, other than that, I'm getting better at that."Jackson dominated at the collegiate level with his dual-threat abilities at Louisville, winning the Heisman Trophy in 2016. Now, the Ravens' first-round pick could get a chance to show off his dynamic skill set on the big stage.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Playing during the 2018 season remains only a longshot for Travis Frederick, but the Dallas Cowboys center is finally noticing some progress in his recovery since being diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome in August.Frederick, a four-time Pro Bowler, says he has regained some sensation in his hands for the first time since his diagnosis."It's starting to come back in my hands a little bit here, which is good,'' Frederick said, according to David Moore of SportsDay. "Now it's more just numbness, no tingling, and it's more in the tips."I mean the fact there is some light at the end of the tunnel is definitely a positive.''The Cowboys placed Frederick on injured reserve early last month to clear a roster spot for the return of defensive tackle David Irving.Guillain-Barre Syndrome is an autoimmune disease which weakens muscles and attacks the peripheral nervous syndrome. Frederick still has no feeling in his feet, but he cites statistics indicating 95 to 100 percent of people diagnosed with the condition are able to make a full recovery."It's going to come back,'' Frederick said. "I have no doubt about that."I'm doing good. I'm getting better, slowly but steady.''Sixth-year veteran Joe Looney has started nine games for the Cowboys this season in Frederick's stead.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.In this episode, Boone and Woods are joined by Bill Enright of FFChamps.com to discuss the biggest fantasy questions heading into Week 11.Topics include:

Patrick Mahomes' rise to fame has come with one downside: He's had to cut down on his ketchup intake.In a feature published Wednesday by ESPN's Seth Wickersham, it was revealed that the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback likes ketchup on his steak, but is too embarrassed to ask for the condiment.From Wickersham:

The NFL announced that a Week 13 game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Los Angeles Chargers and a Week 14 game between the Los Angeles Rams and Chicago Bears have been flexed to Sunday Night Football.The Steelers and Chargers were originally scheduled to play at 1:00 p.m. ET on Dec. 2, while the Rams and Bears were slated to square off at 1:00 p.m. ET on Dec. 9.The league moved the Week 13 game between the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers to 4:25 p.m. ET, while also moving the Week 14 game between the Steelers and Oakland Raiders to 4:25 p.m. ET.The Steelers, Rams, and Bears all sit atop their divisions, while the Chargers occupy the AFC's first wild-card spot at 7-2.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Los Angeles Chargers pass-rusher Joey Bosa was a limited participant in practice Wednesday, head coach Anthony Lynn announced.The No. 3 pick in the 2016 NFL Draft hasn't played this season and hadn't practiced since days before the season opener. He's been dealing with a bruised bone in his left foot.Lynn added that Bosa will participate in individual drills and will be re-evaluated before his workload increases. It is unclear whether the 23-year-old will play Sunday against the Denver Broncos.In 16 games last season, Bosa posted 70 combined tackles, 12.5 sacks, and four forced fumbles.The Chargers are second in the AFC with a 7-2 record.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

General manager John Dorsey hasn't revealed much about the Cleveland Browns' head coaching search, but he does have one person in mind.Dorsey told reporters on Wednesday that Gregg Williams will be interviewed for the position, via Cleveland.com's Mary Kay Cabot.Williams was named the interim head coach after Hue Jackson and offensive coordinator Todd Haley were relieved of their duties on Oct. 29. Freddie Kitchens was also promoted to offensive coordinator at that time.After raving about the job Williams and Kitchens are doing, Dorsey said he's looking for a head coach with character and a high football acumen, and someone who can lead a young Browns team, per Cabot.

Ben Roethlisberger said Wednesday that his text to Le'Veon Bell on Tuesday - the final possible day for the running back to sign his franchise tender and rejoin the Pittsburgh Steelers - went unreturned."I said I hoped he showed up," the veteran quarterback told reporters, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. "If he decided not to, I wished him nothing but the best. He was a great teammate and football player."Bell became ineligible for the rest of the 2018 season after failing to sign the franchise tag before the deadline. He spent five years lined up alongside Roethlisberger in Pittsburgh, making three Pro Bowls and two All-Pro teams.By refusing to sign the one-year tag, Bell also forfeited every bit of the $14.5 million he was set to make this season. The Steelers franchised Bell two years in a row, which prevented him from signing a more lucrative deal in free agency."The good thing is we don't have to talk about it again," Roethlisberger added, referring to the lengthy saga that's hovered over the Steelers' season, according to reporter Michele Gordon.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

A New Jersey man arrested on Sunday for driving while intoxicated blamed his inebriation on the New York Jets' poor performance against the Buffalo Bills, police say.Police in Wayne, N.J. responded to a car accident around 5:15 p.m. local time, according to NBC New York. Once the officers arrived, 57-year-old Christopher J. Greyshock approached them, allegedly saying he rear-ended another vehicle that was stopped in front of him.Police reported noticing a "heavy odor" of alcohol on Greyshock's breath and "stains of liquid" on his clothing.While performing a field sobriety test, Greyshock allegedly told police, "I drank too much because the Jets suck!"In addition to DWI, Greyshock is facing charges of assault by auto, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, reckless driving, and having an open container of alcohol in the motor vehicle.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Nobody on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is more revved up for the team's road trip to MetLife Stadium to play the New York Giants on Sunday than defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul."Honestly, I've had this game checked off since I left there," the former Giant said on Wednesday, according to Art Stapleton of North Jersey.com. "Emotions running big, and I'm coming, man. I'm bringing the house down."Pierre-Paul spent eight seasons with the Giants before being traded to the Bucs in what amounted to a salary dump for Big Blue. He led the G-Men last year with eight sacks, but new general manager Dave Gettleman shipped him out."Obviously, New York felt I couldn't get the job done," he told Newsday's Tom Rock. "I don't know who makes those decisions."The two-time Pro Bowler is settling in nicely with Tampa, recording eight sacks over nine games in 2018. He wants to add to his total against a Giants offensive line that's allowed 32 sacks."I know that's a problem but it's not my problem," he said of the Giants' offensive line deficiencies.New York hasn't been able to replace Pierre-Paul's production off the edge, and the team has recorded just 10 sacks. Only the Oakland Raiders have fewer sacks.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Need a cheat sheet or some help spotting situational edges with a new week of NFL action fast approaching? We've got you covered.Here are five spots to look at as you do your homework for Week 11.Consider the Seahawks' team total overThe Green Bay Packers changed coordinators on both sides of the ball prior to 2018, but one thing remains constant: they continue to give up points away from Lambeau Field.The Packers were on a 12-2 run to the opponent's team total over (the total number of points set for a team to go over/under in the game) when playing on the road prior to long-time defensive coordinator Dom Capers' dismissal. Since Mike Pettine entered the fold this season, Green Bay's opponents are 3-1 to the team total over when the Packers are away from home. It would be 4-0 if Todd Gurley hadn't purposely gone down inside the five-yard line instead of scoring a walk-in touchdown in Week 8. Green Bay is allowing an average of 29.3 points per game during its 15-3 run to the opponent's team total over on the road.Expect points early in Bengals-Ravens gameThe Cincinnati Bengals were one of the hottest 'over' teams to start the season, rattling off four straight to the over out of the gate. Sunday's divisional clash with the Baltimore Ravens could feature plenty of points, but we're going to focus solely on the first-half total.Since the start of the 2017 season - when the Bengals fired Ken Zampese and promoted Bill Lazor - Cincinnati is on a scorching 11-0-1 run to the first-half over (the total number of points set for the first half of a game) in its last 12 road situations. The Bengals and their opponents have combined for an average of 28.8 first-half points over that 12-game span, and an even 36.0 this season alone.Continue to fade the Buccaneers' defense on the roadThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers boast the league's second-worst defense in terms of yards per play allowed this season. They've shown some signs of competency at home this season, allowing 22.5 points per game, but it's the Buccaneers' play away from Raymond James Stadium that's provided one of the more profitable angles this season.Through five road games, Tampa Bay is allowing 40.2 points per contest, with all five opponents hitting the team total over.The Saints will score - but so will the EaglesThe New Orleans Saints are expected to put up another big number this Sunday, but it's their Week 11 opponents who might surpass their team total easier.The Philadelphia Eagles' offense hasn't skipped a beat away from home under third-year quarterback Carson Wentz. The Eagles have flown past their team total in nine of his last 11 road starts, averaging 27.6 points over the full 11-game stretch. Given the Saints' ability to score early and often, Wentz and Co. should have plenty of opportunities to score on a defense that is giving up 6.2 adjusted yards per play this season.Raiders struggling to score versus NFC teamsThe Oakland Raiders finish their non-conference slate Sunday when they face the Arizona Cardinals in the last of four games against the NFC West. The Raiders' offense has scored 10 points or fewer in four of its last five games and desperately needs to bust the slump, but recent history suggests that won't happen.Oakland heads into Week 11 on a 7-0 run to both the full-game under and the team total under against NFC teams dating back to the start of last season. The Raiders are averaging a paltry 11.4 points over that stretch and have scored 10 points or fewer in more than half of those games.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.

The New Orleans Saints are expected to be without star left tackle Terron Armstead for approximately three-to-four weeks because of a pectoral injury, a source told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.Armstead was forced to leave Sunday's Week 10 win over the Cincinnati Bengals with what the team called a shoulder injury. He was replaced by Jermon Bushrod.The 27-year-old Armstead is ranked as the No. 1 offensive tackle in the NFL this season by Pro Football Focus. He's anchored a Saints offensive line that's revered as one of the league's best.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 early rankings for Week 11.Updated rankings (including PPR) will be released Thursday, with the final version coming down Sunday morning.To find out who the top pickups are, you can consult our Week 11 Waiver Wire column. You can also listen to the latest episode of theScore Fantasy Football Podcast.Standard Rankings

The Green Bay Packers will reportedly be without four starters for Thursday's game against the Seattle Seahawks.Wide receiver Randall Cobb (hamstring), linebacker Nick Perry (knee), cornerback Kevin King (hamstring), and safety Kentrell Brice (ankle) won't make the trip to Seattle, according to ESPN's Rob Demovsky.The rash of injuries comes at an inopportune time for Green Bay, as the prime-time contest between the 4-4-1 Packers and 4-5 Seahawks will have a significant impact on the NFC wild-card race.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The NFL is moving Monday night's game between the Los Angeles Rams and Kansas City Chiefs from Mexico City's Estadio Azteca to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum due to poor field conditions, the league announced Tuesday."We have worked extensively with our partners at Estadio Azteca for months in preparation for this game," NFL executive vice president of International Mark Waller said in the statement. "Until very recently, we had no major concerns. But, the combination of a difficult rainy season and a heavy multi-event calendar of events at the stadium, have resulted in significant damage to the field that presents unnecessary risks to player safety and makes it unsuitable to host an NFL game."

A clip of Indianapolis Colts rookie guard Quenton Nelson screaming wildly before laying down a devastating block was one of the viral moments of the season so far, with the tweet from team's official account receiving more than 11,000 retweets as of Tuesday afternoon.Unfortunately, not everything on the internet is 100 percent authentic.A Colts spokesman told ESPN's Mike Wells that the video's audio was taken from another play and added to the clip of the pull block on Jacksonville Jaguars safety Barry Church.

All-Pro running back Le'Veon Bell did not report to the Pittsburgh Steelers to sign his franchise tender by the 4 p.m. deadline Tuesday, rendering him ineligible to play at all this season.Bell passed up $14.5 million in 2018 by electing not to sign his franchise tag. It was the second straight year he received the tag from the Steelers, preventing him from hitting the open market.Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert confirmed in a statement that Bell didn't sign the tender.The 26-year-old will now prepare for his long-awaited free agency, where he'll be the top available running back - if not player.In five seasons with the Steelers, Bell was selected to three Pro Bowls and named to the All-Pro team twice. He finished three of the past four seasons ranked among the top five in rushing, while also providing plenty of value in the passing game.The Steelers have hardly suffered without Bell, as second-year tailback James Conner has thrived in an every-down role this season.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.