What NFL games are on Thanksgiving this year? 2021 schedule, TV channels, times, teams

Thanksgiving Day 2021 is right around the corner and the NFL hopes to treat us once again with three great football games. Which NFL teams are playing? What times do the games start? NBC Sports has you covered with answers to these questions and more below. RELATED: NFL schedule 2021: Dates, times, TV, how to watch,

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Chris Carson expected to be ready by late spring, needs spinal fusion surgery

The neck injury that ultimately ended the season of Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson will require a spinal fusion surgery, head coach Pete Carroll said on Monday. Carroll said last week that Carson would not make it back to the team this season and would require surgery to address ongoing discomfort he had been [more]

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Pat Shurmur cleared to return to Broncos

Broncos offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur has cleared COVID-19 protocols and has returned to the team facility, coach Vic Fangio announced Monday. Shurmur tested positive for the virus Nov. 12, forcing him to miss the Nov. 14 loss to the Eagles. Quarterbacks coach Mike Shula called the plays, with help from the rest of the offensive [more]

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Jordan Jenkins will miss three weeks with torn PCL

Texans edge rusher Jordan Jenkins will miss three weeks with a torn posterior cruciate ligament, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports. Texans coach David Culley said Jenkins is not expected to require surgery. The team has elevated Derek Rivers for depth purposes at the position while Jenkins is out. Jenkins, a former 2016 third-round [more]

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Chargers take 7-3 lead with Austin Ekeler touchdown

The Steelers got a 36-yard field goal on the opening drive of Sunday’s matchup with the Chargers. But with Pittsburgh missing several key defensive players, Los Angeles went right down the field for a response touchdown. Running back Austin Ekeler ran it in from 6-yards out to give the Chargers a 7-3 lead. Quarterback Justin [more]

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