Panthers’ Luke Kuechly should consider making latest concussion scare his last

Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly is back in the NFL’s concussion protocol less than a year after a head injury cost him six games. Kuechly needs to think hard about putting his health at further risk.

Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly is back in the NFL’s concussion protocol less than a year after a head injury cost him six games. Kuechly needs to think hard about putting his health at further risk.

Derek Carr, Raiders find beastly offense again — with much less of Marshawn Lynch

Oakland couldn’t lean on Marshawn Lynch after his ejection Thursday night, and that was OK, because the Raiders’ offense worked just fine without him. That should be the coaches’ cue to further limit Lynch’s carries.

Oakland couldn’t lean on Marshawn Lynch after his ejection Thursday night, and that was OK, because the Raiders’ offense worked just fine without him. That should be the coaches’ cue to further limit Lynch’s carries.

NFL playoff picture: Wacky NFC seeding mirrors unpredictable start to season

In our first look at the NFL playoff picture this season, the NFC is all out of whack. That’s not necessarily the case in the AFC.

In our first look at the NFL playoff picture this season, the NFC is all out of whack. That’s not necessarily the case in the AFC.

49ers don’t have a win, but John Lynch, Kyle Shanahan are still winning

Forget the standings. San Francisco, which easily could be 5-1 rather than 0-6, is showing clear signs of life for the long term under its new general manager and coach.

Forget the standings. San Francisco, which easily could be 5-1 rather than 0-6, is showing clear signs of life for the long term under its new general manager and coach.

Who Dat defense? Drew Brees, Saints are Super scary again in NFC

New Orleans is playing the same brand of football that led to a Super Bowl eight years ago, and it’s happening at the perfect time.

New Orleans is playing the same brand of football that led to a Super Bowl eight years ago, and it’s happening at the perfect time.

Without Aaron Rodgers, Packers’ defense will hurt more than Brett Hundley

With Aaron Rodgers injured, Green Bay’s biggest problem is not whoever plays quarterback. It’s the lack of complementary football with a struggling defense.

With Aaron Rodgers injured, Green Bay’s biggest problem is not whoever plays quarterback. It’s the lack of complementary football with a struggling defense.

Week 6 NFL picks against spread: Chiefs outlast Steelers; Patriots outclass Jets

The Patriots, Broncos, Falcons and Texans are all big favorites this week, but who will cover? Check out our Week 6 picks NFL against the spread.

The Patriots, Broncos, Falcons and Texans are all big favorites this week, but who will cover? Check out our Week 6 picks NFL against the spread.