The NFL is the ultimate week-to-week league. Things change in an instant. For the San Francisco 49ers, the bye week was kind as the team moved into the sixth seed with the Bears’ loss to the Packers.

After a 22-19 win over Kansas City on Nov. 16, the Broncos went on their bye week. If you ask outside linebacker Nik Bonitto, their defense still hasn’t fully returned from then. Entering their bye ...

Seattle Seahawks rookie tight end Elijah Arroyo has been designated to return to practice from injured reserve ahead of the team’s January 7 session, a notable procedural step that opens the door for ...