Author: ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports

After Sunday's playoff-disqualifying loss to the Giants, former Colts punter Pat McAfee went off on the team, pointing out that the Colts currently are dealing with issues of work ethic, commitment, tardiness, etc.

Dolphins receiver Jaylen Waddle has been sidelined since suffering a knee injury against Houston in Week 15.

When it became clear that there wouldn't be an NFL land rush for Bill Belichick's services, Belichick changed the narrative.

Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair was back at practice on Monday for the first time since serving a three-game suspension in the wake of his hit to the head of Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence.

Chiefs are peaking at the right time.

Lions safety Kerby Joseph had eight interceptions over his first two seasons with the team, but he's been an even bigger ballhawk in his third year as a pro.

Another losing Jets season will come to an end with their Week 18 game against the Dolphins and one defensive starter has already turned his attention to March.

The Lions knew heading into Monday night's game against the 49ers that they had a bigger matchup waiting for them in Week 18 and head coach Dan Campbell was able to turn his attention to it after his team's 40-34 win in Santa Clara.

The 49ers' season has not played out as hoped, which means that they are looking ahead to better times in 2025 and Monday night's game brought a hopeful performance from rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall.

As the Lions' injury-ravaged defense is just trying to find enough healthy bodies to put on the field, their offense is accomplishing unprecedented feats.

Lions head coach Dan Campbell knew heading into Monday night's game against the 49ers that it was effectively meaningless to his team's ultimate goal of winning the Super Bowl: Win or lose in San Francisco, the No. 1 seed in the NFC will come down to Sunday night against Minnesota.

49ers quarterback Brock Purdy was injured on a sack by Lions defensive back Brian Branch with 1:36 left in Monday Night Football. 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said his starting quarterback injured his right elbow.

49ers quarterback Brock Purdy left with an injury in the waning seconds following a sack.

Brock Purdy was nearly perfect Monday night until he wasn't.

Brock Purdy was credited with his third touchdown pass of the night, giving the 49ers a 28-21 lead over the Lions.