Broncos’ Siemian to sit Sunday
The Denver Broncos ruled out quarterback Trevor Siemian for Sunday’s game at Jacksonville, meaning rookie Paxton Lynch will make his second start.
Siemian had a careerbest game Sunday in a loss against Kansas City, but he suffered a sprained left foot on one of five sacks.
Kuechly out again
The banged-up Carolina Panthers will be without star linebacker Luke Kuechly and two other key defenders Sunday while their playoff hopes hang by a thread. The 2015 All-Pro Kuechly and safety Kurt Coleman have been ruled out at Seattle because of concussions.
Defensive end Mario Addison, the team’s leader with 61⁄2 sacks, will miss his second straight game because of a foot injury.
Raiders’ Hayden on injured reserve
The Oakland Raiders plan to place cornerback DJ Hayden on injured reserve because of a hamstring injury, potentially ending the former first-round pick’s stay in Oakland. The Raiders went 14-34 during Hayden’s first three seasons but are 9-2 and leading the AFC West heading into Sunday’s home game against the Buffalo Bills. General Manager Reggie McKenzie declined to pick up the option year on Hayden’s contract this past off-season, making him a free agent at the end of this season.
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Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed will miss Sunday’s game at the Arizona Cardinals because of a sprained left shoulder. Tyrann Mathieu did not practice on Friday and Arizona Coach Bruce Arians said it’s doubtful the versatile Cardinals defensive back will play against Washington . ... The Packers have listed injured stars Aaron Rodgers (left hamstring) and Clay Matthews (left shoulder) as questionable for Green Bay’s game Sunday against the Houston Texans. Coach Mike McCarthy has said that both are expected to play . ... The Jacksonville Jaguars will be without running back Chris Ivory (hamstring) and receiver Allen Hurns (hamstring) against Denver. Tight end Julius Thomas (back) is listed as doubtful to play against the Broncos. ... Kansas City safety Eric Berry and Houston cornerback Kareem Jackson were fined $24,309 by the NFL for helmet-to-helmet hits last weekend.