While Allen wasn’t involved in one of the Thanksgiving games that boosted the Chargers in the playoff standings, he was putting on a show in an early game. Allen’s Bears lost to the Detroit Lions in a 23-20 final on Thursday, but he certainly wasn’t part of the problem—he caught five passes for 73 yards and two touchdowns.

CBS Sports’ Amy Trask, who used to work in front offices in the AFC West, has suggested the NFL should reimburse impacted fans. “There are business reasons for flexing games, but I believe it appropriate to reimburse fans who can’t adjust to a schedule flex for reasonable out of pocket costs,” Trask said on social media.

Los Angeles Chargers (7-4) at Atlanta Falcons (6-5), 1 p.m. ET, FOXAtlanta holds a one-game lead over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC South but lost the last two games. The Falcons are seeking

Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins did not return after leaving Monday night's game in the second quarter. 7 HOURS AGO J.K. Dobbins - Won't return Monday Dobbins (knee) has been ruled ...

At the moment the Los Angeles Chargers are eighth in the NFL in terms of odds to win the Super Bowl, listed at +3500. The Chargers' odds to make the playoffs are currently -115. The Chargers ...

Leane Leonard would be the Chargers' lone backup outside corner ... is inactive for Monday's contest against the Ravens and will serve as Los Angeles' emergency third quarterback.

NFL referee Brad Allen is one of the league's least-qualified at his job, and the Bengals felt that incompetence at the end of the first half vs. the Chargers on Sunday night. The largest grand ...

The Bears began the season eyeing a playoff spot following an offensive overhaul but are now last in the NFC North. Eberflus’ record in 2 1/2 seasons ranks among the worst in the history of the founding NFL franchise. The only Chicago coaches with worse marks were John Fox (14-34 from 2015-17) and Abe Gibron (11-30-1 from 1972-74).

The Kansas City Chiefs weathered a close call against the Las Vegas Raiders to become the first NFL team to clinch a playoff spot this year.

The Chiefs recovered a botched snap while the Las Vegas Raiders were within range of a go-ahead field goal with 15 seconds remaining on Friday, preserving a 19-17 victory for Kansas City and giving the franchise its 10th consecutive playoff berth.

CINCINNATI — The Bengals' defense will be shorthanded on Sunday against the Steelers. Logan Wilson (knee) did not practice all week and is questionable for the game, while Sheldon Rankins (illness) will not play as he fights a sickness.