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Is Kyren Williams playing today? Latest updates for Rams RB

Kyren Williams will be among several Rams starters sitting out today’s game against the Seahawks

Kyren Williams has handled a bigger workload than just about any running back in the NFL this season. His 316 carries rank third in the NFL and his 140 pass-blocking snaps are 46 more than any other player at his position.

So with the Los Angeles Rams locked in as the No. 3 or 4 seed in the NFC playoff bracket, Sean McVay is going to give his workhorse a well-deserved break.

Here’s the latest on Williams heading into the season finale against the Seattle Seahawks today.

Kyren Williams update

Williams will not play today against Seattle. McVay is choosing to rest him for this game, along with several other starters on offense. The running back has taken a beating this season with all the touches he’s received, so McVay is holding him out to keep him fresh for the playoffs.

Rams RB depth chart

With Williams resting today, rookie Blake Corum will have a heavy workload in the backfield. McVay said he’s excited to see Corum handle the starting role, while also giving Cody Schrader his first opportunities of the season, too.

Ronnie Rivers also figures to get some work in today’s finale, too.

Texans vs. Titans: Houston adds 3 players before Week 18 finale

D’Angelo Ross is sticking around the Houston Texans for the remainder of the 2024 season.

The Houston Texans are shoring up their depth chart heading into the Week 18 regular-season finale.

The Texans are signing cornerback D’Angelo Ross to the active roster from the practice squad, putting him under contract through the 2025 season.  He’ll replace cornerback Jeff Okudah, who was ruled out for this game with a concussion suffered during drills in practice.

Ross, best known as a special teams ace with the New England Patriots, has played in nine games for the Texans. He has recorded a career-high 13 tackles.

He’s appeared in 51 percent of the special teams snaps and 135 defensive snaps for 24 percent of the playing time.

Last season, Ross played eight defensive snaps and 13 games overall for the AFC South champions en route to a 10-win season.

The Texans are also elevating former Los Angeles Rams safety Russ Yeast and rookie defensive end Solomon Byrd for Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Titans from the practice squad.

In a corresponding move, rookie linebacker Jamal Hill was placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury, ending his season.

Kickoff from Nissan Stadium is scheduled for noon CT.

Is Kamari Lassiter playing today? Latest updates for Texans CB

Kamari Lassiter will see action on Sunday against the Tennessee Titans.

The Houston Texans are at a crossroads entering Week 18 of the regular season.

Starters are expected to play against the Tennessee Titans, but the question is for how long? Texans coach DeMeco Ryans initially didn’t plan on playing starters, but plans changed after an abysmal outing against the Baltimore Ravens on Christmas Day.

“For us right now, we’ve got to go play better,” Ryans said. “Our last outing on the field was not good enough. It was not representative of who we are. Defensively, offensively, just not a good representation of our team entirely. So we’ve got to go out and play better football.”

Among those who could miss the second half is rookie cornerback Kamari Lassiter. He appeared on the injury report after dealing with a calf strain and was limited during practice throughout the week.

Cornerback is a position lacking depth with both Jimmie Ward and Jalen Pitre out at the nickel position. Still, players want to end their season on a high note en route to a 10-win campaign.

“You can never take that for granted,” Texans running back Joe Mixon said. “You got people after this week that are going home. You’ve got 14 teams left and from there, it’s time to put your best stuff on tape. I think that we have a great opportunity in front of us to go out there against Tennessee to try and do whatever we can to go into the playoffs with a great taste.”

Kamari Lassiter update

Lassiter will play on Sunday at Nissan Stadium. Should the Texans pull out to a significant lead, Ryans will probably pull the No. 3 overall pick for rest.

Lassiter, who’s closing in on a breakout rookie season, appeared on the injury report with a calf issue but was a full participant during Friday’s drills.

Houston will face either the Pittsburgh Steelers or Los Angeles Chargers, depending on the Chargers’ outing against Las Vegas.

Kamari Lassiter stats

In 13 starts, Lassiter has established himself as a reliable coverage presence and as a tackler. He has 57 tackles, four tackles for loss, three interceptions and 10 pass breakups.

Last week, the second-round pick hit Baltimore Ravens Pro Bowl running back Derrick Henry for a safety by tackling him in the end zone for the Texans’ only points in a Christmas Day 31-2 loss.

Texans CB depth chart

Houston’s thin at cornerback entering Week 18. Veteran Jeff Okudah is out with a concussion. Meanwhile, Myles Bryant is limited to only playing in the nickel.

The Texans signed veteran D’Angelo Ross to the active roster on Saturday before departing for Nashville. Behind Lassiter and Derek Stingley Jr. are Russ Yeast and Kris Boyd.

Browns fire two offensive coaches after Week 18 loss to Ravens

Browns part ways with two offensive coaches, Ken Dorsey and Andy Dickerson, after the loss to the Ravens in Week 18.

The Cleveland Browns have announced that they have fired offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey and offensive line coach Andy Dickerson after their loss to the Baltimore Ravens in the regular-season finale.

Cleveland has had a clear drop-off in offensive production since their exciting playoff appearance in 2023. Dorsey, the former Bills offensive coordinator, was one of the first coaches who called offensive plays under head coach Kevin Stefanski. After finishing the season with an average of 15.2 points per game, the lowest in the NFL, Stefanski will likely resume play-calling duties next year with possibly a new quarterback under center.

The offensive line and the entire offense experienced a significant decline in performance this season, partly because of injuries. The Browns are ranked 26th in sack rate (8.1%) and 23rd in pressure rate (35.1%) when teams did not blitz this season. Although they rank last (13.1%) and are prone to sacks against the blitz, they gave up multiple plays in a game that were drive-killers to the offense.

These moves were not unexpected, as the Browns are only guaranteed to retain Stefanski and general manager Andrew Berry. We’ll see who else they could let go before they enter offseason planning.

Is Will Anderson Jr. playing today? Latest updates for Texans DE

Will Anderson Jr. will see action on Sunday against the Tennessee Titans.

The Houston Texans are at a crossroads entering Week 18 of the regular season.

Starters are expected to play against the Tennessee Titans, but the question is for how long? Texans coach DeMeco Ryans initially didn’t plan on playing starters, but plans changed after an abysmal outing against the Baltimore Ravens on Christmas Day.

“For us right now, we’ve got to go play better,” Ryans said. “Our last outing on the field was not good enough. It was not representative of who we are. Defensively, offensively, just not a good representation of our team entirely. So we’ve got to go out and play better football.”

Among those who could miss the second half is defensive end Will Anderson Jr. The Pro Bowl alternate hasn’t been at 100% for weeks, so having him rest for perhaps with a lead isn’t the worst idea.

Players, however, want to end their season on a high note en route to a 10-win campaign.

“You can never take that for granted,” Texans running back Joe Mixon said. “You got people after this week that are going home. You’ve got 14 teams left and from there, it’s time to put your best stuff on tape. I think that we have a great opportunity in front of us to go out there against Tennessee to try and do whatever we can to go into the playoffs with a great taste.”

Will Anderson Jr. update

Anderson will play on Sunday at Nissan Stadium. Should the Texans pull out to a significant lead, Ryans will probably pull the No. 3 overall pick for rest.

Anderson, who’s closing in on a potential All-Pro season, appeared on the injury report with a hand issue but was a full participant at practice this week.

Houston will face either the Pittsburgh Steelers or Los Angeles Chargers, depending on the Chargers’ outing against Las Vegas.

Will Anderson Jr.’s stats

After a breakout rookie season, Anderson has continued to impress. In 14 games, he’s totaled 11 sacks, 18 tackles for loss, 36 tackles and two pass breakups.

Texans DE depth chart

Behind Anderson and fellow Pro Bowler Danielle Hunter are Derek Barnett, Dylan Horton, and Solomon Byrd. Denico Autry is out for Sunday’s game with an ankle injury.

Is Isiah Pacheco playing today? Injury updates for Chiefs RB

#Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco is dealing with a rib injury. Here are the latest updates. 

Running back Isiah Pacheco is dealing with an injury to his ribs after the Kansas City Chiefs’ Week 17 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Christmas Day.

Will Pacheco’s condition affect his ability to play in Kansas City’s final regular season game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, January 5?

Isiah Pacheco injury update

Pacheco did not participate in any of the Chiefs’ practice sessions this week and is officially designated as OUT for Kansas City’s matchup against the Broncos.

How long will Isiah Pacheco be out?

The Chiefs will be resting their starters in Sunday’s regular-season finale. As such, Pacheco is expected to miss Kansas City’s Week 18 game but is likely to return to his starting role when the playoffs begin later this month.

Chiefs RB depth chart

Veteran rusher Samaje Perine and rookie tailback Carson Steele are set to lead the Chiefs on the ground on Sunday when Kansas City squares off against Denver.

How to watch Lady Vols versus Oklahoma today: Time, TV channel

Here is how to watch the Lady Vols versus Oklahoma basketball on Sunday, including time, channel, TV schedule and streaming info.

No. 13 Tennessee (13-0, 1-0 SEC) will host its first Southeastern Conference game of the 2024-25 basketball season on Sunday. Rankings reflect the USA TODAY Sports women’s basketball coaches poll.

The Lady Vols will host No. 10 Oklahoma (12-2, 0-1 SEC) at Food City Center.

Tennessee leads the all time basketball series against Oklahoma, 6-1, dating to 2002.

The Lady Vols opened SEC play with a, 91-78, win at Texas A&M. Tennessee enters Sunday’s contest as the only Division I school with undefeated men’s and women’s basketball teams.

READ: 2024-25 Tennessee Lady Vols basketball roster

PHOTOS: Kim Caldwell through the years

Here is how to watch the Tennessee-Oklahoma basketball game, including time, TV schedule and streaming information.

What channel is Tennessee vs. Oklahoma game on? Time, TV schedule

TV channel: ESPN

Start time: 3 p.m. EST

Courtney Lyle (play-by-play) and Rebecca Lobo (analyst) will be on the call.

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Tennessee Lady Vols 2024-25 basketball results

Oct. 31 Carson-Newman (Exhibition — W, 135-49)

Nov. 5 Samford (W, 101-53)

Nov. 7 UT Martin (W, 90-50)

Nov. 12 Middle Tennessee State (W, 89-75)

Nov. 16 Liberty (W, 109-93)

Nov. 26 Western Carolina (W, 102-50)

Dec. 4 Florida State (W, 79-77)

Dec. 7 Iowa (W, 78-68 — Brooklyn, New York)

Dec. 14 North Carolina Central (W, 139-59)

Dec. 18 at Memphis (W, 90-75)

Dec. 20 Richmond (W, 92-67 — West Palm Bech, Florida)

Dec. 21 Tulsa (W, 102-61 — West Palm Beach, Florida)

Dec. 29 Winthrop (W, 114-50)

Jan. 2 at Texas A&M (W, 91-78)

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Is Travis Kelce playing today? Injury updates for Chiefs TE

#Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is was listed on Kansas City’s injury report this week. Here are the latest updates. 

Tight end Travis Kelce was among several Kansas City Chiefs stars to be listed on the defending Super Bowl champions’ Week 18 injury report.

Kelce was dominant in Kansas City’s victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Christmas Day but was officially designated as doubtful to participate in the Chiefs’ matchup against the Denver Broncos on Sunday.

Travis Kelce injury update

On Friday, Kelce was listed on Kansas City’s injury report with a non-injury related (coaching) designation, which is a clear indication that he will get some well-deserved rest when the Chiefs face off against Denver on January 5.

How long will Travis Kelce be out?

Kansas City is set to rest many of their starters this week, and Kelce’s status for the playoffs will not be impacted by his injury designation this week.

Chiefs TE depth chart

Noah Gray is expected to move up the Chiefs’ depth chart to take Kelce’s place as Kansas City’s starting tight end in Week 18.

Is Nick Bolton playing today? Injury updates for Chiefs LB

#Chiefs LB Nick Bolton was listed on Kansas City’s injury report this week. Here are the latest updates. 

The Kansas City Chiefs will rest their starters in Week 18 when they face off against the Denver Broncos.

Among the players expected to be sidelined for the matchup is star linebacker Nick Bolton, who was listed on Kansas City’s latest injury report.

Nick Bolton injury update

Bolton was a full participant in the Chiefs’ practice session on Friday but was listed as questionable with a non-injury-related (coaching) designation.

How long will Nick Bolton be out?

Bolton will miss Kansas City’s matchup against Denver as the Chiefs prepare to make their push through the playoffs for a chance to win a third-consecutive Super Bowl title.

Bolton is not dealing with an injury but was nevertheless listed on Kansas City’s injury report heading into the Chiefs’ matchup against Denver.

Chiefs LB depth chart

Second-year linebacker Cam Jones is expected to see extended playing time in Week 18 as Bolton and Drue Tranquill get some well-deserved rest.

Is Kareem Hunt playing today? Injury updates for Chiefs RB

#Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt was listed on the Chiefs injury report this week. Here are the latest updates. 

Veteran running back Kareem Hunt was listed on the Kansas City Chiefs’ injury report ahead of the team’s Week 18 matchup against the Denver Broncos on January 5.

Hunt saw consistent action in Kansas City’s win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Christmas Day, but will he be available for the Chiefs’ regular season finale on Sunday?

Kareem Hunt injury update

Hunt was a full participant in Kansas City’s practice session on Friday but was listed on the Chiefs’ injury report with a non-injury-related (coaching) designation. He is officially doubtful to participate in Kansas City’s matchup against Denver.

How long will Kareem Hunt be out?

Hunt will get some well-deserved rest this week as the Chiefs prepare for the playoffs. He is not expected to miss any time during the postseason.

Chiefs RB depth chart

Veteran Samaje Perine and rookie Carson Steele are expected to see extended action in Kansas City’s Week 18 matchup against the Broncos.