EPL: He’s doing very well – Maresca hails Chelsea star after Leicester winThe Dallas Cowboys are shutting down CeeDee Lamb for the rest of the season after the star wideout played through a shoulder injury for nearly two months. Lamb initially sprained the AC joint in his right shoulder on Nov. 3 but has not missed any of the Cowboys' first 15 games this season. "Additional examinations and scans this week on CeeDee Lamb's shoulder have determined that his injury has now progressed to a point that he will be listed as ‘Out' for the remaining two games of the season," a team spokesperson said in a statement to media outlets. "He will undergo a process of treatment and rehabilitation for his shoulder, is not currently expected to require surgery and is projected to make a full recovery." The Cowboys (7-8), eliminated from playoff contention, face two division rivals to close the season. They visit the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday and will host the Washington Commanders in Week 18. Lamb, 25, hauled in 101 receptions for 1,194 yards and six touchdowns this season. It marked his fourth straight 1,000-yard season, and he may be selected to a fourth straight Pro Bowl for his efforts. Lamb signed a four-year, $136 million contract extension in August, covering the 2025-28 seasons. --Field Level Media
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Illness Don't miss out on the headlines from Illness. Followed categories will be added to My News. Every day for almost three years, Emily Morton has felt nothing but pain. Back in early 2022, the Adelaide woman had the entire world at her feet. The 28-year-old had just tied the knot with the love of her life, Andy, with the loved-up pair getting ready to start their own family. But then Emily noticed a strange nagging pain starting to emerge in her teeth. She visited a dentist, who could not see anything awry. Within days, the pain became excruciating, spreading to her entire mouth and both sides of her face. “Imagine having a dentist drill into every single one of your teeth 24/7 and there is nothing you can do to stop the pain,” Emily told news.com.au. Emily’s life has been turned upside down after her diagnosis. Picture: Supplied “I began experiencing electric shocks going through both sides of my face, triggered by anything that touched my face. “It would hurt when I smiled, talked and ate. All normal things. There are no words to describe this degree of pain. “It is like being struck by lightning, it makes you want to fall to the ground and scream.” After dentists and doctors were unable to diagnose her bizarre condition, Emily went through a series of brain scans and blood tests to try and get to the bottom of what she was experiencing. She was eventually diagnosed with atypical trigeminal neuralgia, a variant of classic trigeminal neuralgia. The condition affects the trigeminal nerve which carries signals from the face to the brain and can cause jolts of pain after even only light touching of an area of the face. Doctors have said it is one of the most painful conditions in the world. Picture: Supplied While it usually only involves one side of the face, Emily was experiencing pain all over. Doctors told her that it is the “most painful condition known to medicine” – and there is basically nothing they can do to help. The disorder earned the nickname of being the “suicide disease” as those who suffer it are in so much pain they often “wish they were dead”. Emily said there are still no real answers as to how or why she contracted it. She suffers constant pain due to her condition. Picture: Supplied “We have spent thousands of dollars trying to find a cause and an effective treatment for the pain,” she revealed. “We’ve travelled interstate and even overseas in an effort to get me some kind of quality of life. “It feels like a race against time to find out why. “The condition has taken everything from me. It takes over my entire existence. “My entire life is on hold while I search for something to give me relief. I just take it day by day and hold on to hope.” Her family and husband have been her biggest support. Picture: Supplied Emily’s life has turned upside down since her diagnosis, with her and her husband having to move back in with her mum as she is no longer able to work. She has already sought treatments in Sydney and Melbourne, with some costing her over $15,000 each. Emily even went as far as heading to Europe for alternative treatments, but to no avail. However, there is hope. A new type of neurosurgery is being offered in Australia called an MRI Guided Focused Ultrasound. She would be placed into an MRI machine where a groundbreaking technique delivers precisely focused ultrasound waves to a specific brain region called the Thalamus to interrupt pain signals. This has given her a 50/50 chance of finding some relief. Unfortunately it is so new that it is not covered by Medicare and would cost over $40,000 plus travel, and rehabilitation costs. She underwent different treatment trials but to no avail. Picture: Supplied Her sister Rachel has since set up a GoFundMe for Emily in the hopes of raising enough funds to undergo treatment. So far, they have raised a whopping $20,000. “I was blown away and so thankful to everyone who has donated, we are halfway to our goal,” she said. “I absolutely hope we can find a cure. In 2024, I believe there must be technology out there, somewhere, that can at least help. “My plan is then to dedicate my life to becoming a fierce advocate for people with invisible ‘mystery’ illnesses. Her husband Andy has been a huge support. Picture: Supplied Emily on her wedding day, before her diagnosis. Picture: Supplied “I want them to know that they are not alone, I want them to hope and trust in the science that is emerging, and I want us to come together and fight for better healthcare.” Emily hopes to find a cure in the future, but for now is just trying to appreciate the little things and taking life day by day. “People who have this condition are honestly some of the bravest people to walk this earth,” she said. “Usually it is diagnosed after the age of 50. For those that are young, it is utterly devastating. “While it is not a terminal illness, it does take away your life.” jasmine.kazlauskas@news.com.au More Coverage Tiny sign that lead to grim diagnosis Madeleine Achenza ‘I’m scared’: Rare disease does unthinkable Originally published as ‘Living hell’: Aussie’s battle with ‘suicide disease’ More related stories Health Exciting medical breakthroughs we can expect in 2025 Australian specialists, scientists and researchers are at the forefront of treatments that could change the lives of people all over the world. Here’s what 2025 has to offer. Read more Illness Night-time sign you should never ignore A doctor has explained a sound that as many as 70 per cent of us hear when we get into bed — and the sign it may be a problem. Read moreIndia News | AB-PMJAY Has Reduced Cancer Patients' Financial Burden Significantly: Prime Minister ModiNew Delhi: Ruling parties held sway in most of the 13 states in the assembly byelection results declared on Saturday, with the BJP and its allies wresting seats in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Rajasthan and the Trinamool Congress sweeping West Bengal. Out of the 46 seats where byelections were held, the BJP and its allies won 26, a gain of nine seats, followed by Congress with seven -- a loss of six seats. Assembly Election Results Live Updates Maharashtra Election Results Jharkhand Election Results Bypoll Election Results The Trinamool Congress won six, the Aam Aadmi Party three and the Samajwadi Party two seats. The LDF in Kerala and BAP in Rajasthan got one each. Apart from this, two seats in Sikkim were won unopposed by Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) candidates. In the bypolls to two Lok Sabha constituencies, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi cruised to her maiden electoral victory from Wayanad Lok Sabha seat in Kerala with a margin of over 4.1 lakh votes against CPI(M)-led LDF's Sathyan Mokeri. The party also won Nanded in Maharashtra by a narrow margin after recounting of votes. After the reverses in the Lok Sabha election, the ruling BJP-led alliance secured its hold over the crucial state of Uttar Pradesh with its candidates winning seven out of nine seats. The BJP retained four seats -- Ghaziabad, Khair, Majhawan and Phulpur -- and wrested Katehari and Kundarki from the SP while its ally RLD retained one. The Samajwadi Party, which had four of these seats, retained Sishamau and Karhal. 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"This victory is the result of the security, good governance and public welfare policies of the double-engine government and the tireless hard work of dedicated workers," Adityanath said on X. The ruling BJP won five of the seven seats in Rajasthan, wresting three from Congress and one from the RLP. The Bharat Adivasi Party (BAP) and the Congress retained one seat each. In a boost to the Bhagwant Mann-led government, the ruling AAP in Punjab wrested Gidderbaha, Dera Baba Nanak and Chabbewal assembly segments from the Congress, which ousted AAP from Barnala. The ruling NDA in Bihar swept the bypolls to four assembly segments, retaining Imamganj (HAM) and wresting from the INDIA bloc Tarari (BJP), Ramgarh (BJP) and Belaganj (JD-U), receiving a boost ahead of the assembly elections due next year. The TMC trounced the opposition in West Bengal, retaining five seats and wresting Madarihat from the BJP, further cementing its political dominance in the state despite the the ongoing protests over the RG Kar incident. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said the results of the byelections would help her work for the people. "I would like to thank and congratulate the 'Maa, Mati and Manush' from the bottom of my heart. Your blessings will help us work for the people in the coming days. We all are common people and that is our identity. We are not zamindars, but the custodians of the people," she posted on X. The ruling National People's Party (NPP) in Meghalaya also got a boost as party candidate and Chief Minister Conrad Sangma's wife Mehtab Chandee Agitok Sangma wrested the Gambegre seat from Congress. The Congress won the byelections to all three assembly seats in Karnataka, wresting one each from the BJP and its ally JD(S). In Kerala, it retained the Palakkad assembly seat while the ruling LDF maintained its hold in Chelakkara assembly seat. Giving credit to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's leadership as well as the five guarantees for the Congress party's success, Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said it was a prelude to the 2028 assembly election where the party would once again win. The BJP long with its allies Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and the United Peoples' Party Liberal (UPPL) won all five assembly constituencies in Assam. The AGP and UPPL retained the Bongaigaon and Sidli (ST) constituencies, respectively. The BJP retained Behali and Dholai (SC), and wrested Samaguri from the Congress. The ruling BJP wrested the Vav assembly constituency in Gujarat from the Congress and retained the Raipur City South assembly seat in Chattisgarh and Kedarnath assembly seat in Uttarakhand. In Madhya Pradesh, BJP retained the Budhni seat, where byelection was necessitated following the resignation of former chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, but suffered a setback as state minister Ramniwas Rawat lost in the Vijaypur assembly seat with the Congress retaining the seat. Rawat had won the seat on a Congress ticket in the 2023 assembly polls but then switched over to the BJP, which made him forest minister in the Mohan Yadav government. He had won from Vijaypur in Sheopur district as a Congress candidate in 1990, 1993, 2003, 2008 and 2013 as well. Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) candidates Aditya Golay and Satish Chandra Rai were on Saturday elected unopposed in the bypolls to Soreng-Chakung and Namchi-Singhithang assembly constituencies, officials said. The assembly bypolls were held in nine seats in Uttar Pradesh, seven seats in Rajasthan, six seats in West Bengal, five seats in Assam, four seats each in Punjab and Bihar, three seats in Karnataka, two seats in Madhya Pradesh and Kerala, and one seat each in Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Uttarakhand and Meghalaya. Assembly Election Results Live Updates Maharashtra Poll Results Highlights 2024 Jharkhand Poll Results Highlights 2024 (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
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By Noam N. Levey, KFF Health News Worried that President-elect Donald Trump will curtail federal efforts to take on the nation’s medical debt problem, patient and consumer advocates are looking to states to help people who can’t afford their medical bills or pay down their debts. “The election simply shifts our focus,” said Eva Stahl, who oversees public policy at Undue Medical Debt, a nonprofit that has worked closely with the Biden administration and state leaders on medical debt. “States are going to be the epicenter of policy change to mitigate the harms of medical debt.” New state initiatives may not be enough to protect Americans from medical debt if the incoming Trump administration and congressional Republicans move forward with plans to scale back federal aid that has helped millions gain health insurance or reduce the cost of their plans in recent years. Comprehensive health coverage that limits patients’ out-of-pocket costs remains the best defense against medical debt. But in the face of federal retrenchment, advocates are eyeing new initiatives in state legislatures to keep medical bills off people’s credit reports, a consumer protection that can boost credit scores and make it easier to buy a car, rent an apartment, or even get a job. Several states are looking to strengthen oversight of medical credit cards and other financial products that can leave patients paying high interest rates on top of their medical debt. Some states are also exploring new ways to compel hospitals to bolster financial aid programs to help their patients avoid sinking into debt. “There’s an enormous amount that states can do,” said Elisabeth Benjamin, who leads health care initiatives at the nonprofit Community Service Society of New York. “Look at what’s happened here.” New York state has enacted several laws in recent years to rein in hospital debt collections and to expand financial aid for patients, often with support from both Democrats and Republicans in the legislature. “It doesn’t matter the party. No one likes medical debt,” Benjamin said. Other states that have enacted protections in recent years include Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Washington. Many measures picked up bipartisan support. President Joe Biden’s administration has proved to be an ally in state efforts to control health care debt. Such debt burdens 100 million people in the United States, a KFF Health News investigation found . Led by Biden appointee Rohit Chopra, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has made medical debt a priority , going after aggressive collectors and exposing problematic practices across the medical debt industry. Earlier this year, the agency proposed landmark regulations to remove medical bills from consumer credit scores. The White House also championed legislation to boost access to government-subsidized health insurance and to cap out-of-pocket drug costs for seniors, both key bulwarks against medical debt. Trump hasn’t indicated whether his administration will move ahead with the CFPB credit reporting rule, which was slated to be finalized early next year. Congressional Republicans, who will control the House and Senate next year, have blasted the proposal as regulatory overreach that will compromise the value of credit reports. And Elon Musk, the billionaire whom Trump has tapped to lead his initiative to shrink government, last week called for the elimination of the watchdog agency . “Delete CFPB,” Musk posted on X. If the CFPB withdraws the proposed regulation, states could enact their own rules, following the lead of Colorado, New York, and other states that have passed credit reporting bans since 2023. Advocates in Massachusetts are pushing the legislature there to take up a ban when it reconvenes in January. “There are a lot of different levers that states have to take on medical debt,” said April Kuehnhoff, a senior attorney at the National Consumer Law Center, which has helped lead national efforts to expand debt protections for patients. Kuehnhoff said she expects more states to crack down on medical credit card providers and other companies that lend money to patients to pay off medical bills, sometimes at double-digit interest rates. Under the Biden administration, the CFPB has been investigating patient financing companies amid warnings that many people may not understand that signing up for a medical credit card such as CareCredit or enrolling in a payment plan through a financial services company can pile on more debt. If the CFPB efforts stall under Trump, states could follow the lead of California, New York, and Illinois, which have all tightened rules governing patient lending in recent years. Consumer advocates say states are also likely to continue expanding efforts to get hospitals to provide more financial assistance to reduce or eliminate bills for low- and middle-income patients, a key protection that can keep people from slipping into debt. Hospitals historically have not made this aid readily available, prompting states such as California, Colorado, and Washington to set stronger standards to ensure more patients get help with bills they can’t afford. This year, North Carolina also won approval from the Biden administration to withhold federal funding from hospitals in the state unless they agreed to expand financial assistance. In Georgia, where state government is entirely in Republican control, officials have been discussing new measures to get hospitals to provide more assistance to patients. “When we talk about hospitals putting profits over patients, we get lots of nodding in the legislature from Democrats and Republicans,” said Liz Coyle, executive director of Georgia Watch, a consumer advocacy nonprofit. Many advocates caution, however, that state efforts to bolster patient protections will be critically undermined if the Trump administration cuts federal funding for health insurance programs such as Medicaid and the insurance marketplaces established through the Affordable Care Act. Trump and congressional Republicans have signaled their intent to roll back federal subsidies passed under Biden that make health plans purchased on ACA marketplaces more affordable. That could hike annual premiums by hundreds or even thousands of dollars for many enrollees, according to estimates by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, a think tank. And during Trump’s first term, he backed efforts in Republican-led states to restrict enrollment in their Medicaid safety net programs through rules that would require people to work in order to receive benefits. GOP state leaders in Idaho, Louisiana, and other states have expressed a desire to renew such efforts. “That’s all a recipe for more medical debt,” said Stahl, of Undue Medical Debt. Jessica Altman, who heads the Covered California insurance marketplace, warned that federal cuts will imperil initiatives in her state that have limited copays and deductibles and curtailed debt for many state residents. “States like California that have invested in critical affordable programs for our residents will face tough decisions,” she said. ©2024 KFF Health News. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
Jets continue to sink to new level of embarrassment following 40-14 loss to BillsParkit Enterprise Inc. ( CVE:PKT – Get Free Report ) dropped 3.5% on Friday . The stock traded as low as C$0.55 and last traded at C$0.55. Approximately 26,037 shares traded hands during trading, a decline of 48% from the average daily volume of 50,216 shares. The stock had previously closed at C$0.57. Parkit Enterprise Stock Performance The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is C$0.63 and its 200-day simple moving average is C$0.60. The company has a market capitalization of C$122.88 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -27.50 and a beta of 1.97. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 116.60, a quick ratio of 5.35 and a current ratio of 2.95. Insider Activity In other Parkit Enterprise news, Director Robert Blair Tamblyn sold 60,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, October 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of C$0.67, for a total value of C$40,200.00. Also, Director Bradley Roy Dunkley bought 1,000,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, October 1st. The shares were bought at an average cost of C$0.70 per share, with a total value of C$699,800.00. 39.47% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders. About Parkit Enterprise Parkit Enterprise is an industrial real estate platform focused on the acquisition, growth and management of strategically located industrial properties across key urban markets in Canada. The firm has parking assets across various markets in the United States of America. The firm seeks to invest in the United States. Read More Receive News & Ratings for Parkit Enterprise Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Parkit Enterprise and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .
In a surprising twist to his illustrious career, British tennis icon Andy Murray is set to coach Novak Djokovic, the Serbian star has confirmed. The shock move comes after Murray hung up his racket earlier this year, ending a playing career that boasted Wimbledon victories and Olympic gold. Djokovic, 37, who arguably curtailed Murray's chances of further triumphs, shared a video on social media to announce the news. "He never liked retirement anyway," Djokovic quipped. The video featured a montage of memorable moments between the two athletes, with Djokovic narrating his latest team addition: "We played each other since we were boys," he reflected. "Twenty-five years of being rivals, of pushing each other beyond our limits. We had some of the most epic battles in our sport. They called us gamechangers, risk-takers, history-makers. I thought our story may be over. Turns out it has one final chapter. It's time for one of my toughest opponents to step into my corner. Welcome on board coach Andy Murray." Murray also confirmed his new role, expressing his enthusiasm: "I'm going to be joining Novak's team in the off season, helping him to prepare for the Australian Open," he stated. "I'm really excited for it and looking forward to spending time on the same side of the net as Novak for a change, helping him to achieve his goals". Djokovic expressed his own excitement about the collaboration: "I am excited to have one of my greatest rivals on the same side of the net, as my Coach," he said, according to the Mirror . "Looking forward to start of the season and competing in Australia alongside Andy with whom I have shared many exceptional moments on the Australian soil."
Gold has been a highly prized commodity for thousands of years, and yet much of it still remains within the Earth’s surface. A considerable amount of the precious metal can be found as deposits in gold mines around the world, most of which are owned and operated by gold mining companies. Operating a single gold mine requires significant capital investment in addition to prospecting, labor costs and land rights. For that reason, it’s a difficult industry to break into. Once mining sites are established, gold miners are tasked with extracting gold from ore deposits, which are located thousands of meters underground. So it’s easy to see why gold mining companies invest significant amounts of money into the process. The price of the precious metal has gained more than 70% over the past five years and is an essential resource for many industries. If you want to invest in gold — or more specifically, gold mining companies — it’s helpful to know which ones own the biggest gold mines. While there are more details to know than the size of a company’s gold mines, investors can benefit from understanding who the leaders in the industry are. The top-producing gold mining companies Publicly traded gold mining companies are required to report quarterly and annual earnings reports and other information with their shareholders. These companies also share how many tons of gold they produce each year. Based on that information, the following are the top five gold mining companies based on 2023 year-end gold production: Newmont is also the world’s largest gold mining company by market cap. While it’s approaching a $50 billion market cap, Agnico Eagle Mines is closing in on a $40 billion market cap. Barrick Gold is just shy of a $30 billion market cap. For income-focused investors, both Newmont and Agnico Eagle Mines pay dividends that yield above 2%. Barrick Gold and Agnico Eagle Mines are Canadian-based miners, while Newmont is a U.S.-based miner. Nonetheless, each company has mines located worldwide. Russian-based Polyus has a market cap of roughly $15 billion after converting the Russian ruble to U.S. dollars. Navoi Mining and Metallurgical Company is headquartered in Uzbekistan. The world’s biggest gold mines The largest gold mining companies own and operate mines worldwide. Acquiring more mines allows companies to extract more gold and command higher profits. The 10 largest mines are spread across several countries, with three of them calling the U.S. home: Nevada Gold Mines owns some of the top 10 gold mines. That company is a joint venture owned by Barrick Gold and Newmont — the two largest gold mining companies in the world. Barrick Gold has a 61.5% stake in Nevada Gold Mines, while Newmont has a 38.5% stake. Should investors buy gold mining stocks or physical gold? Investing in gold mining stocks appears more attractive on the surface. It can be easier to buy stocks of these companies than it is to buy physical gold . Investors also have to store and insure physical gold , while a gold mining stock stays in your portfolio without any storage costs. Finally, some gold mining companies pay quarterly dividends to shareholders. Meanwhile, physical gold doesn’t produce yield. However, that’s where the advantages end for gold mining stocks. At the end of the day, investors care about growing their money as quickly as possible. For the most part, gold mining companies fall short and underperform a lot of assets, including physical gold . Newmont, Agnico Eagle Mines and Barrick Gold are the top three gold mining companies based on market cap. Despite Newmont and Agnico Eagle Mines both paying dividends around 2% yields, the long-term returns of those companies don’t compare to physical gold. Here’s how those three gold mining stocks have performed over the past year as of Nov. 20, 2024 compared to the one-year performance of gold itself: Agnico Eagle Mines is the only company that delivered a higher one-year gain than gold. But when comparing that company’s five-year return of 37.70% to gold’s five-year return of 74%, the difference between owning shares of gold mining companies versus physical gold is apparent. Gold mining companies deliver different returns from physical gold because each company has fluctuations in revenue, operating expenses and net income, all of which impact long-term performance. Physical gold outperformed Newmont and Barrick Gold over the past year, but the gap expands when looking at five-year gains: Even when factoring for dividends, Newmont and Agnico Eagle Mines can’t compete with gold’s five-year returns. It’s easier to hold onto shares of gold mining companies, but investors who want to maximize their returns should consider adding physical gold to their investment portfolios. Read our guide to the best online gold dealers to learn more about precious metal investing. More from Money: Best Gold IRA Companies How China Became the World’s Largest Gold Consumer and Producer
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Notable quotes by Jimmy CarterNick Wright breaks down his Week 16 tiers, focusing on the Baltimore Ravens & Pittsburgh Steelers rivalry week and the Cincinnati Bengals & Miami Dolphins facing elimination. Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow gifted his offensive lineman with samurai swords for Christmas as they have helped protect him better than most seasons since he’s been the starter. Burrow let each of the linemen pick out a sword. ESPN noted that some of the swords date back to the 1500s. Following his three-touchdown performance against the Cleveland Browns , Burrow explained why he opted for samurai swords over cars, watches or something else. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV) "Well, they wanted guns," he said. "And I was like, 'I don't know about guns, guys.' So I was in the weapon mindset, and I was like, 'What's a cool weapon?' Samurai swords, I think, are pretty dang cool." Bengals offensive lineman Alex Cappa told ESPN last week that the gift was one of the best he’s ever received. "My favorite gift I've ever gotten by far because it's so different," he said. 49ERS' BROCK PURDY IMPRESSES AFTER GIFTING OFFENSIVE LINEMAN BRAND-NEW CARS FOR CHRISTMAS Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) speaks during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean) Burrow is having one of the best seasons of his career. It starts with the offensive line as he’s only been sacked 37 times through 15 games. In 2022, the last time he played at least 15 games, he was sacked 41 times. He led the league in sacks in 2021 (51). The Bengals lost to the Los Angeles Rams in the Super Bowl that year. The former LSU standout leads the NFL with 39 touchdown passes and 4,229 passing yards. Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel) CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Cincinnati is 7-8 this season and have games against the Denver Broncos and Pittsburgh Steelers left on the schedule. If the Bengals win out, they may be in line to sneak into the playoffs. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter . Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital.Cruise into this holiday season with a non-traditional vacation