Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was starting and wide receiver Marquise Brown was active for their game against the Houston Texans.

The Texans made a remarkable turnaround last season with first-year coach DeMeco Ryans and rookie quarterback C.

Houston Texans receiver John Metchie III returned to practice on the first day of training camp after missing his entire rookie season following a leukemia diagnosis.

Houston Texans rookie receiver John Metchie III, who announced Sunday that he’d likely miss the season after being diagnosed with leukemia, addressed the team in a video before it started preparations for the season.

Houston Texans rookie wide receiver John Metchie III says he has a form of leukemia.

This year's NFL draft class speaks reluctantly about its COVID-19 experiences.

George Karlaftis and Arnold Ebiketie have a few things in common.

Georgia coach Kirby Smart sees challenges everywhere for his defense — even with Alabama missing one of its top receivers.

Bryce Young passed for 302 yards and No. 3 Alabama’s defense came up with enough big plays for a 20-14 victory over heavy underdog LSU Saturday night.

Bryce Young passed for 371 yards and two touchdowns and ran for two more scores, carrying No. 4 Alabama to a 52-24 victory over traditional rival Tennessee.

Alabama looked beatable.

Alabama is hoping its search for receiver help to complement John Metchie III pays immediate dividends.

1 Alabama won the College Football Playoff national championship game 52-24 against No. 7 overall, breaking a tie with Alabama great Paul “Bear” Bryant for the most by a major college coach. “To me this is the ultimate team,” Saban said. “To me this team accomplished more than almost any team," Saban said. “Heaven's knows what he would have done if he played the whole game,” Saban said.

Briefly threatened early, Jones and the Crimson Tide (2-0) flexed their considerable big-play muscle in the passing game to put away the Aggies (1-1). “Our guys stayed the course and kept competing in the game,” Alabama coach Nick Saban said. “We won, so it's a good game,” Jones said, when asked if it was his best performance. Smith, a converted receiver, emerged as another needed threat in the passing game. Alabama: Any questions about production of the Tide's passing game after Tua Tagovailoa, Jerry Jeudy and Henry Ruggs III have been answered.