Marcus Sherels

Behind a dominating defensive effort and ball-control offense, the 49ers suffocated the Vikings in a 27-10 victory in Saturday's Divisional Round. Here's what we learned from San Francisco's win.

Having injured his ankle on Sunday, Redskins RB Adrian Peterson says he felt much better and should be primed for Washington's game on Thursday against the host Vikings. Here are other news we're tracking on Tuesday.

The NFL preseason has ended. The regular season is less than a week away from kicking off and that means it's time for teams to cut their rosters down to 53 players before Saturday's deadline.

The Saints declined the fifth-year option on cornerback Eli Apple ahead of Friday's league-wide deadline, NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reported.

Cowboys DT Tyrone Crawford was carted off the field after suffering a neck injury in the first quarter against the Bucs. Plus, other injuries we're monitoring on this Week 16 Sunday.

Sunday's loss to the Minnesota Vikings has sparked change in Detroit. Detroit Lions coach Matt Patricia fired special teams coordinator Joe Marciano on Monday.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's divisional matchup with the Detroit Lions. Who else will sit out this week's games?

Chris Conte's rough night got worse less than 24 hours later. The Buccaneers safety has been placed on injured reserve with a knee injury, the team announced Monday.

Atlanta Falcons safety Keanu Neal left in the third quarter after suffering a knee injury in Thursday's season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles.

New York Giants tight end Evan Engram is ready to roll. Coach Pat Shurmur announced Wednesday that Engram is out of concussion protocol. Here are other injuries we're tracking Wednesday.

Leon Hall is staying in Cali. The 33-year-old cornerback reached an agreement with the Oakland Raiders, where he'll be reunited with DC Paul Guenther. Here are other transactions we're monitoring from Thursday.

Alshon Jeffery is the top receiver on the potential free agent market this year. Check out list of 2017 unrestricted free agents.

Marcus Sherels was on his way to finishing his season as the NFL leader in punt return average which would have triggered a $100,000 bonus, but something happened on Sherels' way to the bank.

Can Aaron Rodgers continue his hot run of play against Russell Wilson and the Seahawks? Here's everything you need to know in that game, and more, in this week's Cheat Sheet.

Sam Bradford will be without his top target on Thanksgiving. The Minnesota Vikings listed receiver Stefon Diggs as inactive for Thursday's tilt versus the Detroit Lions.

Redskins wide receiver DeSean Jackson missed practice this entire week due to a nagging shoulder injury. Jay Gruden said Friday the wideout is listed as doubtful for Sunday's matchup with the Vikings.

Chiefs wide receiver Jeremy Maclin didn't return with a groin injury against the Jaguars. Check in on some other injury news from Week 9.

Minnesota notched a huge win on the road in Week 3 against reigning NFC champion Carolina, sacking Cam Newton eight times. How did the Vikings get to the league's MVP?

Cam Newton was sacked eight times on Sunday, as the Panthers dropped to 1-2. What's wrong with the reigning NFC champs? Jeffri Chadiha identifies glaring problems that keep popping up.

After another wild week in the NFL, Elliot Harrison undertakes a grand reshuffling of the pecking order, with 30 teams on the move. And there's a new No. 1. (SPOILER ALERT: It's the old No. 1.)

Don Banks looks at the surprising Minnesota Vikings, who are 3-0 despite several setbacks that might have doomed other teams.

With all eyes on Charlotte following the police shooting of a civilian on Tuesday, the Panthers looked flat in a loss to the Vikings. Jeffri Chadiha recounts the tense scene at Bank of America Stadium.