The New England Patriots will start the season without running back Dion Lewis and offensive tackle Sebastian Vollmer. Both players were placed on the team's physically unable to perform list.

Rookie Derrick Henry is finishing runs and turning heads. Meanwhile, Mark Sanchez is running into the same old bugaboo: turnovers. Gregg Rosenthal details the best and worst from each AFC team.

Patriots RB Dion Lewis is getting a knee "cleanup," according to Ian Rapoport. The team might also be without tackle Sebastian Vollmer.

The possibility of Tom Brady's suspension being reinstated will play a big role on who will be the Patriots starting quarterback. Gregg Rosenthal takes a look at the rest of the AFC East rosters.

With Lamar Miller's departure in free agency, the Miami Dolphins need an RB to lead their ground game. Might they target Ohio State's Ezekiel Elliott? Bucky Brooks lays out the AFC East's draft needs.

It's the last weekend with multiple football games happening for a long time. So here's everything you need to know for Patriots-Broncos and Cardinals-Panthers as kickoff approaches.

John Brown (small-school star, third-rounder) and Larry Fitzgerald (Heisman finalist, No. 3 pick): Different pedigree, same team. Albert Breer studies the DNA of the final four. Plus, NFL-wide notes.

Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, who was limited in practice this week, is active against the Chiefs on Saturday, according to NFL Media's Ian Rapoport and Kimberly Jones.

Ready for Divisional Round playoff football? Around The NFL's Kevin Patra provides everything you need to know leading up to the games this weekend.

Rob Gronkowski was listed as limited on the New England Patriots practice report Wednesday with a knee injury. Tom Brady (ankle) was a full participant.

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart returned to the practice field on Wednesday. The tailback missed the team's final three games of the regular season.

Which Peyton Manning will we see versus the Steelers? Will Ben Roethlisberger's injured shoulder prevent him from throwing downfield? Those are just two of the Divisional Round's biggest mysteries.

Wideout Julian Edelman and linebacker Dont'a Hightower returned to practice Monday and will reportedly play versus the Chiefs in the Divisional Round of the playoffs. Are the Patriots finally healthy?

Will Alex Smith and the Kansas City Chiefs upset the reigning champion New England Patriots? Gregg Rosenthal provides a first look at next week's slate of Divisional Round games.

The last week of the regular season didn't disappoint. Peyton Manning sparked a comeback and the Steelers clinched a playoff spot thanks to the Jets. Take a look at what else we learned.

Beating the Miami Dolphins was all the New England Patriots had to do Sunday to wrap up home-field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs. Ryan Tannehill helped spoil the Patriots' plans.

The final Sunday of the regular season is upon us and the Patriots are one win away from home-field advantage. Will Tom Brady lead a win over the Dolphins? Kevin Patra breaks down every contest.

The Seahawks ruled out running back Marshawn Lynch from their season finale against the Cardinals. He hasn't played since Week 10 due to an abdomen injury. Check the rest of the day's injury news.

The Bears put wideout Alshon Jeffery on IR on Wednesday and the Titans won't play Marcus Mariota in their season finale. Here's the rest of Wednesday's injury news.

The Patriots got a needed dose of good injury news Tuesday. Starting left tackle Sebastian Vollmer reportedly does not have a severe ankle injury, and is expected to be back for the playoffs.

The Indianapolis Colts' quarterback situation continues to grow murkier. Matt Hasselbeck suffered a sprained AC joint Sunday and is doubtful. Charlie Whitehurst has been placed on IR with a pulled hamstring.

The Patriots got some bad news early on in their loss against the Jets. Offensive tackle Sebastian Vollmer was carted off and quickly ruled out in the first quarter. Check on the rest of our injury news.

Breakout runner Devonta Freeman is unlikely to see the field Sunday against the Vikings. Broncos pass-rusher DeMarcus Ware is also likely out. Here's the rest of Thursday's injury news.

The New England Patriots ruled out linebacker Jamie Collins for their Monday night tilt versus the Buffalo Bills. Check out the entire 'MNF' injury report.