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Broncos Broncos TE Adam Trautman acknowledged it’s a possibility for the Chiefs to rest their starters in Week 18, but knows they can’t bank on anything: “You kind of know all the scenarios and that definitely is something that we know about but you can’t really bank on it.” (Chris Tomasson) Trautman still could see Kansas City playing their starters: “Even if they do get the … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Justin Herbert, Broncos, Chargers, Raiders

Chargers The Chargers fell behind two scores to the Broncos in Week 16 coming off a loss the Buccaneers the week prior. After completing the second-half comeback to get the win, Los Angeles DL Morgan Fox explained the locker room’s mindset when they went down double digits. “We just took a look in the mirror and were kind of sick of it — sick of how we played in the first half, … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Brock Bowers, Patrick Mahomes, Chargers, Chiefs, Raiders

When Falcons HC Raheem Morris stepped to the podium for the first time after announcing Atlanta was benching veteran QB Kirk Cousins, he said first-round QB Michael Penix Jr. would be the starter “moving forward.” Those weren’t empty words, and they weren’t just referring to the last few games of the season. When the Falcons shocked the NFL world by taking Penix with the No. 8 … [Read more...] about Landing Spots For Kirk Cousins

Broncos Broncos LB Nik Bonitto was fined $8,791 for unsportsmanlike conduct (obscene gestures), and S Brandon Jones was fined $16,883 for unnecessary roughness (hip-drop tackle) and $11,255 for unnecessary roughness (late hit) in Week 15. Chargers Chargers LB Troy Dye was fined $9,944 for unnecessary roughness in Week 14. Chiefs Chiefs DT Chris Jones is currently dealing … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Chris Jones, Jonah Laulu, Broncos, Chargers, Chiefs, Raiders

Broncos Broncos HC Sean Payton on CB Riley Moss missing the past three games due to an MCL issue: “He’s a big reason why we were playing so well defensively. The sooner the better when we can get him back in the lineup. Hopefully, it can happen this weekend.” (Mike Klis) Payton on if RB Audric Estime has earned more carries after Chargers game: “I think he has. I think he has … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Patrick Mahomes, Tom Brady, Broncos, Chiefs, Raiders