Author: Steve Gardner, USA TODAY

Washington will turn to backup Taylor Heinicke while its starting QB recovers from an injury suffered during Thursday night’s win over Chicago.

Executive VP of football operations Troy Vincent says NFL rulebook gives officials leeway to make “judgment calls,” such as the ones last week.

NFL’s leading rusher after five games, Cleveland’s Nick Chubb is the No. 1 RB this week. Josh Allen, Cooper Kupp, Travis Kelce lead their positions.

Hall of Famer Troy Aikman says if Dallas beats NFC East rival Philadelphia this week, QB decision “becomes a real question” for the organization.

With little progress in talks for prisoner swap, WNBA star Brittney Griner is “afraid” she’ll have to serve entire nine-year sentence in Russia.

The Giants’ Saquon Barkley leads the NFL in rushing and is this week’s top fantasy RB. Josh Allen, Cooper Kupp, Travis Kelce lead their positions.

Not only does Lamar Jackson lead the NFL with 10 TD passes, he’s also the league’s fifth-leading rusher. See where he slots among QBs this week.

Aaron Judge’s historic dominance, not just in homers but across the board, makes him the runaway fantasy MVP. Plus, an early look at 2023’s top 15.

Wills broke Ty Cobb’s longstanding stolen base record when he swiped 104 on his way to winning National League MVP honors in 1962.

Buffalo’s Josh Allen tops this week’s QB rankings, while Stefon Diggs, Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle should be among the top scorers at wide receiver.