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www.espn.com - NFL Thursday, December 29, 2022 7:23 AM
     The Raiders are benching quarterback Derek Carr in favor of Jarrett Stidham for the final two games of the season.

www.espn.com - NFL Thursday, December 29, 2022 7:23 AM
     Russell Wilson said Wednesday that he regretted he didn't play better this season for Nathaniel Hackett, who was fired as the Broncos' head coach this week.

www.espn.com - NFL Thursday, December 29, 2022 7:23 AM
     J.J. Watt on Wednesday said he has known that this would be his final NFL season, and that he's "extremely fortunate" to have had this "unbelievable ride."

www.espn.com - NFL Thursday, December 29, 2022 7:23 AM
     The Green Bay Packers held quarterback Aaron Rodgers out of practice on Wednesday, but he told reporters he expects to return Thursday in advance of Sunday's pivotal game against the rival Minnesota Vikings.

www.espn.com - NFL Thursday, December 29, 2022 7:23 AM
     Seattle veteran wide receiver Tyler Lockett, making significant progress in his return from hand surgery, took part in the Seahawks' morning walkthrough on Wednesday, and caught passes without pain.

www.espn.com - NFL Thursday, December 29, 2022 7:23 AM
     Texans tackle Laremy Tunsil told ESPN he wants a long-term deal this offseason to "reset the market" and become the highest-paid player at the position.

www.espn.com - NFL Thursday, December 29, 2022 7:23 AM
     Josh Norman, 35, was running his Atlanta coffee shop when Carolina interim coach Steve Wilks called the former cornerback and asked the retiree to rejoin the Panthers as they chase a division title in the season's final two weeks.

www.espn.com - NFL Thursday, December 29, 2022 7:23 AM
     The Tennessee Titans will be without a slew of starters for Thursday night's game against the Dallas Cowboys, including pro Bowl defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons (ankle). Pro Bowl running back Derrick Henry is listed as doubtful.

www.espn.com - NFL Thursday, December 29, 2022 7:32 AM
     "I think we're a better team when we're going back and forth," Elliott said of splitting the workload with Pollard.

www.espn.com - NFL Thursday, December 29, 2022 7:32 AM
     Regardless of the outcome Thursday against Dallas, Tennessee's playoff hopes are on the line when it travels to Jacksonville for the season finale.

www.espn.com - NFL Thursday, December 29, 2022 7:08 AM
     We used the ESPN Football Power Index's most likely simulation to project Weeks 17 and 18 -- complete with game scores -- to predict how the NFL playoff field will stack up.

www.espn.com - NFL Thursday, December 29, 2022 7:28 AM
     ESPN takes a look at the NFL playoff scenarios for Week 17 and what teams in the AFC and NFC need to do to make it all the way.

www.espn.com - NFL Thursday, December 29, 2022 7:32 AM
     NFL betting notes and nuggets from around the league heading into Week 17.

www.espn.com - NFL Thursday, December 29, 2022 7:32 AM
     David Purdum recaps all the betting action from the weekend in the NFL.

www.espn.com - NFL Thursday, December 29, 2022 7:26 AM
     If Mayfield keeps playing as he did on Sunday, the free-agent market could prove lucrative for the former No. 1 draft pick.

www.espn.com - NFL Thursday, December 29, 2022 7:26 AM
     Sure, Deion Sanders is 'Prime Time,' but Douglas' big plays have earned respect and a nickname nod.

www.espn.com - NFL Thursday, December 29, 2022 7:26 AM
     The 49ers have already won the NFC West and are assured at least the No. 3 seed in the NFC playoffs.

www.espn.com - NFL Thursday, December 29, 2022 7:34 AM
     Let's introduce 10 players you need to know, from potential franchise QBs to standout defenders.

www.espn.com - NFL Thursday, December 29, 2022 7:22 AM
     Weekly fantasy football draft rankings for IDP leagues from Mike Clay, Tristan H. Cockcroft and Eric Moody.