Football

George Kittle says he could return from his Achilles tear “well before November,” as the 49ers enter an offseason of potential offensive change.

The Bills fired coach Sean McDermott and promoted Brandon Beane to president after Buffalo again failed to reach the Super Bowl despite its regular-season success.

Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet will need season-ending surgery after suffering a significant knee injury Saturday, coach Mike Macdonald said Monday.

The Lions are finalizing a deal to hire former Cardinals offensive coordinator Drew Petzing as their next offensive coordinator, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams stressed the importance of being on the same page with his wide receivers after DJ Moore faced criticism for his route-running effort in overtime.

The Broncos have opened the window for leading rusher J.K. Dobbins to return to practice this week and potentially play in the AFC Championship Game.

New Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski will keep incumbent defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich in his role.

Drake Maye threw three touchdown passes, Marcus Jones returned one of C.J. Stroud’s four interceptions for a score, and the Patriots defeated the Texans 28-16 on Sunday to advance to the AFC Championship Game.

Broncos coach Sean Payton says he has complete confidence in Jarrett Stidham, who will start in the AFC Championship Game after Bo Nix’s injury.