Cleveland Browns
Chicago Bears' N'Keal Harry catches a touchdown pass with Chicago Bears' Justin Fields defending during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Cowboys poised for playoffs with history of failure hovering

By Schuyler Dixon Nov. 07, 2022 06:25 PM EST

FILE - Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield looks to pass during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Oct. 9, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. Mayfield has said he does not want to be traded and is trying his best to be supportive as the team's No. 2 quarterback behind starting P.J. Walker. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones, File)
Panthers sticking with Walker as starter despite awful game

By Steve Reed Nov. 07, 2022 06:05 PM EST

FILE - Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (21) plays against the New York Jets during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Cleveland. Pro Bowl cornerback Denzel Ward returned to practice Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, as Cleveland ended its extended break, which signaled the unofficial halfway point of the 2022 season. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Ward, Teller practice as Browns get healthier from bye

By Tom Withers Nov. 07, 2022 03:11 PM EST

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) rushes Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow during the first half of an NFL football game in Cleveland, Monday, Oct. 31, 2022. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns hit bye in precarious state as Watson's return looms

By Tom Withers Nov. 07, 2022 03:08 PM EST

FILE - Then-Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Paul Pasqualoni walks the field prior to an NFL football game between the Detroit Lions and Washington Redskins, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Landover, Md. Carolina Panthers interim coach Steve Wilks fired two of his assistant coaches Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, less than 24 hours after the team's embarrassing 42-21 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in which they allowed a franchise-record 35 points in the first half. Wilks fired cornerbacks coach Evan Cooper and defensive line coach Paul Pasqualoni. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally, File)
Panthers fire 2 coaches after embarrassing loss to Bengals

Nov. 07, 2022 08:10 AM EST

New York Jets' D.J. Reed (4) breaks up a pass to Buffalo Bills' Stefon Diggs, right, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Jets won 20-17. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Banged-up Allen shoulders loss after Bills fall to Jets

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 06, 2022 06:41 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback PJ Walker (11) passes against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Panthers ponder QB situation after rout by Bengals

By Mark Schmetzer Nov. 06, 2022 05:44 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (28) celebrates with fans in the stands after scoring a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Mixon scores 5 TDs, Bengals dominate Panthers 42-21

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 06, 2022 04:15 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback PJ Walker (11) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Bengals, Panthers look to stabilize after emotional losses

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 03, 2022 07:26 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper (2) catches a pass from quarterback Jacoby Brissett for a touchdown with Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Tre Flowers (33) defending during the second half of an NFL football game in Cleveland, Monday, Oct. 31, 2022. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Quite the catch: WR Cooper has been everything Browns hoped

By Tom Withers Nov. 03, 2022 06:35 PM EDT

Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams reacts after 1-yard touchdown run during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
Packers visit Detroit in matchup of slumping NFC North teams

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2022 05:51 PM EDT

FILE - Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield looks to pass during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Oct. 9, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. Mayfield has said he does not want to be traded and is trying his best to be supportive as the team's No. 2 quarterback behind starting P.J. Walker. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones, File)
Mayfield unsure how Panthers handle 'looming question' at QB

By Steve Reed Nov. 03, 2022 05:05 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers quarterback PJ Walker (11) looks to pass the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Shaking off bad Browns loss, Bengals host Panthers

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2022 01:41 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers running back D'Onta Foreman celebrates after scoring on a 1-yard run during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
A son's promise: Panthers' Foreman making most of 2nd chance

By Steve Reed Nov. 02, 2022 07:18 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. (1), and Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) and Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Chris Manhertz (84) celebrate after touchdown during the NFL football game between Denver Broncos and Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium London, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 9

By Brandon Gdula Nov. 02, 2022 02:31 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) warms up prior to an NFL preseason football game against the Chicago Bears, Saturday Aug. 27, 2022, in Cleveland. Deshaun Watson returned to the Browns' training facility Monday, Oct. 10, 2022, the quarterback's next step in his potential return from an NFL suspension. Watson, banned for 11 games for alleged sexual misconduct after being accused by women in Texas of lewd actions during massage therapy sessions, has been away from the Browns since Aug. 30.(AP Photo/Kirk Irwin, File)
Deshaun Watson to start vs. Texans after suspension, GM says

By Tom Withers Nov. 02, 2022 11:19 AM EDT

San Francisco 49ers running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (22) runs against Atlanta Falcons linebacker Troy Andersen (44) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Record-setting 12 players dealt on NFL trade deadline day

By Rob Maaddi Nov. 01, 2022 06:13 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) celebrates after sacking Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow during the second half of an NFL football game in Cleveland, Monday, Oct. 31, 2022. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns stop making mistakes, make statement against Bengals

By Tom Withers Nov. 01, 2022 04:16 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (11) leaps over Cincinnati Bengals safety Jessie Bates III (30) after catching a pass from quarterback Jacoby Brissett during the first half of an NFL football game in Cleveland, Monday, Oct. 31, 2022. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Bumbling Bengals look to 'flush away' bad loss to Browns

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 01, 2022 03:42 PM EDT

FILE - Indianapolis Colts offensive coordinator Marcus Brady walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich fired offensive coordinator Marcus Brady on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022, two days after another subpar offensive showing in a loss to Washington. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough, File)
Reich fires offensive coordinator as Colts keep sputtering

By Michael Marot Nov. 01, 2022 10:53 AM EDT