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The Steelers listed linebacker Elandon Roberts as a limited participant in practice on Tuesday due to the groin injury he suffered against the Cardinals, so his status is up in the air for Thursday’s game against the Patriots. If Roberts can’t go, the Steelers will be without three veteran linebackers they had playing sizable roles on defense this season. Kwon …

Photograph: Allen J Schaben/Los Angeles Times/Getty Images Pitching his vision of shifting the St Louis Rams to an ultra-modern stadium anchoring a massive land redevelopment near Los Angeles international airport, Stan Kroenke told his fellow NFL owners: “This is what we do”. Nearly eight years later, with the Rams successfully relocated and playing in the $5bn, 70,240-capacity SoFi Stadium complex, …

The NFL played three games in England and two in Germany this season. But if five games a year outside the United States seems like a lot, Roger Goodell says just wait. Goodell believes the NFL can become a global league, with U.S.-based franchises playing all over the world. “I am convinced that this game is going to be a …

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — The New Jersey Devils won the battle of the Hughes brothers Tuesday night. Jesper Bratt scored his second goal of the night with 34 seconds left in the third period as the Devils defeated the Vancouver Canucks 6-5 in a nail-biter that resembled a rivalry even though the teams are from opposite conferences. Jack Hughes had …

Vikings linebacker Jordan Hicks remains on injured reserve after undergoing surgery on his shin last month, but there’s hope that he will be able to get back on the field before the season is over. Hicks developed the extreme swelling known as compartment syndrome after suffering a shin contusion in a win over the Saints and had to be hospitalized …

Dak Prescott has been making fantasy managers’ dreams come true of late. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) Should Dak Prescott be the frontrunner for NFL MVP? Prescott has been on an absolute tear of late in both reality and fantasy, scoring over 25 fantasy points in five out of his last six games. And his improved play combined with the …

Evan McPherson connects on the game-winning field goal in overtime that dealt so many fantasy football managers tough defeats. (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Week 13 is barely in the rearview mirror, but the sting of victory being snatched by the jaws of defeat is still very fresh — maybe even somewhat raw. That’s what this article …

DK Metcalf was a man among boys in Week 13. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) Well, better late than never, but DK Metcalf finally reminded everyone of what he’s capable of in a given week. After a subpar season by his standards, Metcalf completely erupted in Week 13 to top the fantasy wide receiver and full-PPR leaderboards. Metcalf made mincemeat …

Texans receiver Nico Collins should see increased targets with Tank Dell’s season unfortunately over. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins has been somewhat overshadowed and slightly underrated this season. Even with C.J. Stroud being a true talent elevator (to quote Matt Harmon), Collins found himself as more of a viable flex option or high-upside bench player when …

With Kenny Pickett out for Week 14 after undergoing ankle surgery, Mitch Trubisky will be behind center when the Steelers play the Patriots on Thursday night. While Trubisky has appeared in three games this season, Thursday will be his first start of 2023. “Anytime you get on the field, it’s a great opportunity,” Trubisky said Tuesday, via Dale Lolley of …

Could Sam LaPorta end up having the greatest rookie season for a tight end ever? LaPorta’s already in good company, and there could still be even more goodies ahead. The toughest defensive matchup the Lions have left is coincidentally during fantasy championship week when they’ll face a Dallas defense that just got torched by the Seahawks. That’s music to LaPorta’s …

Justin McCray started at left guard for the Panthers in their Week 13 loss to the Buccaneers after being elevated from the practice squad, but he’s now a permanent member of the active roster. The Panthers announced that they signed McCray off the practice squad on Tuesday. McCray had been called up for each of the last three Panthers games, …

Should fantasy managers be worried about Patrick Mahomes? (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) Okay, so maybe we’re spoiled, but doesn’t it feel like we haven’t gotten a signature Mahomes game in a while? Sure, he scored, 20.82 fantasy points in Week 12, but he hasn’t gotten above that mark since Week 7. In fact, sandwiched between that Week 12 outing …

Matt Gay was crucial to the Colts’ Week 13 win. (Photo by Bryan Lynn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Seven kickers delivered double-digit fantasy points in Week 13 (and it took the second-highest scorer overtime to reach his number). The Dallas Cowboys’ placekicker, Brandon Aubrey led the way with 15 fantasy points in the Cowboys’ barnburner of a win against the …

The Houston Texans defense could do a lot of celebrating in the coming weeks. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) Even with the rough loss of rookie receiver Tank Dell, the Houston Texans got a much-needed win against the Broncos in Week 13 to keep their playoff hopes alive. And though C.J. Stroud and Nico Collins were making beautiful music in …