That begins this week where there are several notable matchups that have the ability to shake up the playoff race, including Thursday night's NFC North showdown between the Packers and Lions.  Before we get to kick off those games,

The NFL playoff picture is starting to take shape ... Sign up for NBC LA's News Headlines newsletter. Lawrence was back on the field against the Texans after missing the Jags' previous two games with a sprained AC joint. He was removed from the game ...

Trevor Lawrence suffered a concussion after absorbing a brutal hit from Azeez Al-Shaair in Week 13. He's also now set for shoulder surgery.

The NFL upheld its three-game suspension of Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair for the hit that concussed Trevor Lawrence in Houston's 23-20 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.

While Azeez Al-Shaair awaits the answer from his appeal on a three-game suspension from NFL, those around the media are voi

The NFL and the NFL players association are upholding Houston linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair’s three-game suspension without pay for repeated violations of player safety rules.