Week 15 Thursday inactives: Los Angeles Rams at San Francisco 49ers

Saints quarterback Jake Haener will make his first NFL start on Sunday against the Washington Commanders, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reported Thursday night.

Wide receiver Marquise Brown, who's recovering from surgery to repair his SC joint, has received final clearance to return to practice with the Chiefs, setting a path for him to play prior to the playoffs, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.

Running back Isaac Guerendo is officially active for the the 49ers' pivotal "Thursday Night Football" game against the Los Angeles Rams despite dealing with a foot injury on a short week.

Bill Belichick was introduced on Thursday as the head football coach at the University of North Carolina, telling reporters the job was a "dream come true" and that he "didn't come here to leave."

San Francisco (6-7) plans to activate linebacker Dre Greelaw ahead of the 49ers' tonight's meeting with the Los Angeles Rams (7-6), NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.

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The Chiefs will play three games over an 11-day span beginning with Sunday's date with the Browns in Cleveland. Count Patrick Mahomes among those uncomfortable with the late-season squeeze.

Garrett Wilson suggested the 3-10 Jets might have a losing "gene." Aaron Rodgers took it one step further. He thinks the Jets are losing a battle against a force of nature that reaches beyond the bounds of humanity.

Titans coach Brian Callahan is preparing to face his old team this week. He knows who awaits him on the other sideline, and he's not about to hide his respect for one specific player: Bengals QB Joe Burrow.

A.J. Francis, whose NFL career ranged from 2013 to 2018 with time spent in the Dolphins, Patriots, Seahawks, Buccaneers, Washington and Giants organizations, has blossomed in his career as a pro wrestler and is now days away from a title shot.

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and A.J. Brown each told reporters they're "good" following a few days of off-field drama.