Dec 10, 05:00

www.espn.com - NFL Friday, December 10, 2021 12:29 AM Steelers' playoff hopes dwindle after failed comeback vs. Vikings       With the loss, the Steelers odds of making the playoffs dipped to 10% from 19%, according to ESPN's FPI.

www.espn.com - NFL Friday, December 10, 2021 1:54 AM Former Broncos receiver Thomas dies at age 33       Demaryius Thomas, who spent nine of his 10 NFL seasons with the Broncos, was found dead in his home, police in Roswell, Georgia, said. Thomas was 33.

www.espn.com - NFL Friday, December 10, 2021 1:54 AM Vikings' Cook called 'warrior' after 205-yard return       Minnesota star running back Dalvin Cook rushed for 205 yards and two touchdowns in his return from a shoulder injury, leading coach Mike Zimmer to call him a "warrior."

www.espn.com - NFL Friday, December 10, 2021 1:54 AM Steelers' Watt (groin) ruled out vs. Vikings       T.J. Watt was ruled out at halftime of Thursday's game against the Vikings because of a groin injury.

www.espn.com - NFL Friday, December 10, 2021 1:54 AM Source: Pack WR Cobb had core muscle surgery       Packers receiver Randall Cobb had core muscle surgery and will likely miss the rest of the regular season with the hope he can return for the playoffs, a source told ESPN's Rob Demovsky.

www.espn.com - NFL Friday, December 10, 2021 1:54 AM McCarthy: Cowboys 'going to win' against WFT       Back with the Cowboys after his absence due to COVID-19, coach Mike McCarthy expressed confidence in his team, saying "we're going to win" on Sunday at Washington.

www.espn.com - NFL Friday, December 10, 2021 1:54 AM Cam takes part of blame for Carolina OC change       Cam Newton said Thursday that the competitor in him makes him say he should shoulder some of the blame for Joe Brady's firing as the Panthers' offensive coordinator.

www.espn.com - NFL Friday, December 10, 2021 1:54 AM Bears WR Robinson expects to play vs. Packers       Allen Robinson expects to return to the Bears' lineup when they visit the Packers on Sunday. He missed the past three games because of a hamstring injury.

www.espn.com - NFL Friday, December 10, 2021 1:54 AM Lawyers to get Ruggs' records, can't query docs       Prosecutors are entitled to blood test results in their felony drunken-driving case against former Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III, but they can't ask doctors what Ruggs said about the fiery fatal crash or his injuries, a Las Vegas judge said.

www.espn.com - NFL Friday, December 10, 2021 1:57 AM Current NFL playoff picture: How things look after the Vikings get past Pittsburgh       The Vikings kept playoff hopes alive while diminishing those of Pittsburgh. Here is the current postseason outlook after Thursday night's game.