RUNNING BACKS Tier 1: Lineup locks — Christian McCaffrey (SF vs BAL) — Kyren Williams (LAR vs. NO) — Travis Etienne (JAX at TB) — Rachaad White (TB vs. JAX) — Breece Hall (NYJ vs. WAS) — Tony Pollard (DAL at MIA) — Isiah Pacheco (KC vs. LV) — James Cook (BUF at LAC) — Raheem Mostert (MIA vs. DAL) — Derrick Henry (TEN vs. SEA) — Devin Singletary (HOU vs. CLE) — Alvin Kamara (NO at LAR) Most of these guys are in smash spots this week. Lock them in. Tier 2: Probable starters — James Conner (ARI at CHI).
Mike Tomlin's confidence is unshakeable. “Fifty-one years of life, man, most of which have been in football, that’s probably what gives me confidence,” the longtime Pittsburgh Steelers coach said Monday. There have been late-season fades during Tomlin's 17 years on the sideline, just as there have been late-season surges.
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Damontae Kazee has been suspended without pay for the remainder of the regular season – and any potential postseason games – for repeated violations of rules intended to protect the health and safety of players, the NFL announced Monday.
Joe Flacco was at home a month ago, all but ready to accept his 15-year NFL career might be over. Then came a phone call from his agent with an invitation to a workout with the Cleveland Browns. A commercial flight and practice-squad deal later, the former Super Bowl MVP has become an overnight hero for a team ravaged by injuries but still trying to maintain playoff hopes.