Rick Smith interviewing for Jaguars G.M. opening

Former Texans General Manager Rick Smith has landed another interview for one of this year’s G.M. openings. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Smith is interviewing with the Jaguars on Wednesday. He interviewed with the Falcons last week and word earlier this month was that he is expected to interview with the Lions as [more]

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Mullens injury clears way for Beathard to start for 49ers

Nick Mullens will miss the rest of the season with a serious elbow injury, moving third-stringer C.J. Beathard into a starting role for the final two games and sending the San Francisco 49ers on desperate search for a backup. Mullens got hurt late in Sunday’s loss at Dallas and coach Kyle Shanahan said he will likely need reconstructive surgery on his throwing elbow. Starter Jimmy Garoppolo has been cleared to return to practice from an ankle injury that has sidelined him the past six games, but won’t be ready to play Saturday night against Arizona.

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Bengals ride big first half to shocking win over Steelers

Giovani Bernard scored two first-half touchdowns after turnovers and the Cincinnati Bengals held on to stun the badly slumping Pittsburgh Steelers 27-17 on Monday night. The Bengals led 17-0 at halftime and survived a rally by the Steelers, who lost their third straight after 11 consecutive wins to start the season. Pittsburgh didn’t get a first down until more than halfway through the second quarter.

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Colts' adaptability could be key attribute for playoff run

Each week, it seems the Colts find a new winning script. Coach Frank Reich and his players believe their ability to adapt to the ever-evolving circumstances this coronavirus-impacted season is a key reason they’re on the cusp of reaching the playoffs – and capable of making a deep postseason run. ”That’s why I always remind the guys to stay calm because it (a big play) is coming,” defensive tackle DeForest Buckner said after a 27-20 victory over Houston.

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Second close loss to Colts extends Texans skid to 3 games

For the second time in three weeks, the Houston Texans suffered a crushing loss to the Indianapolis Colts. In the first game against the Colts on Dec. 6, Houston had a chance to take the lead with about 90 seconds left with the ball at the Colts 2. On Sunday, the Texans had a chance to tie it with 19 seconds left when Keke Coutee grabbed a pass from Watson, but Darius Leonard knocked the ball out before he could cross the goal line.

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