
Audric Estime got off to a strong start this past Sunday and pushed Javonte Williams aside, leading the Denver backfield in snaps and carries by a comfortable margin.

It's a new era in New England with long-time coach Bill Belichick out and Jerod Mayo now leading the Patriots. As currently constructed, the team has a long way to go to achieve relevance in a stacked AFC.

The Browns have a stout defense anchored by pass rusher Myles Garrett, but QB Deshaun Watson has barely played in two years with the team, and Nick Chubb continues to recover from a devastating knee injury.

Erik Siegrist previews the Christmas games as Lamar Jackson and the Ravens take on the 49ers in the nightcap.

Jahmyr Gibbs is set for a large workload in Baltimore, while DK Metcalf is in danger of missing a game for the first time this season. Jerry Donabedian has all the Friday injury updates.

Jerry Donabedian anticipates a big game from Geno Smith and thinks rookie WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba will benefit as well.

With Von Miller out for the season, A.J. Epenesa, who has been highly effective over the last two weeks, is the next man up as a key pass rusher for the Bills.

Heading into Week 12, Jordan Mazzara writes that Frankie Luvu has played all but two snaps over the past two weeks, a significant turnaround from the previous three weeks.