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Dallas Cowboys' Rico Dowdle is tackled as he carries the ball against the San Francisco 49ers in the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (Yffy Yossifor/Star-Telegram via AP)
Cardinals pushing for playoffs in home game vs. 49ers

By David Brandt Dec. 24, 2020 04:44 PM EST

Washington Football Team quarterback Dwayne Haskins (7) is tackled by Seattle Seahawks strong safety Jamal Adams (33) during the first half of an NFL football game between the Seattle Seahawks and Washington Football Team, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
A bonus for NFL fans in Week 16: 4 straight days of games

By Barry Wilner Dec. 24, 2020 04:15 PM EST

Houston Texans' Keion Crossen (35) breaks up a pass intended by Chicago Bears' Allen Robinson (12) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
A-Rob returns in must-win game for Bears, must-lose for Jags

By Mark Long Dec. 24, 2020 03:23 PM EST

Bears' Allen Robinson faces former Jaguars team for 1st time

By The Associated Press Dec. 24, 2020 11:30 AM EST
CHICAGO (7-7) at JACKSONVILLE (1-13) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS OPENING LINE – Bears by 10 RECORD VS....

Arizona hosts San Francisco with playoff bid in sight

By The Associated Press Dec. 24, 2020 11:19 AM EST
SAN FRANCISCO (5-9) at ARIZONA (8-6) Saturday, 4:30 p.m. ET, Amazon Prime Video OPENING LINE - Cardinals by 3 ...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 24, 2020 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 27 1953 — The Detroit Lions edge the Cleveland Browns 17-16 for the NFL championship, winning on a 33-yeard scoring pass and Doak...

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Mitchell Trubisky, Bears' offense suddenly thriving

By Gene Chamberlain Dec. 23, 2020 05:46 PM EST

Cleveland Browns' Nick Chubb (24) rushes during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Browns' Chubb, Chiefs' Hill among best bets to score

By Dorian Colbert Dec. 23, 2020 01:51 PM EST

Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery (32) scores on a 14-yard touchdown run during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 16

By Brandon C. Williams Dec. 23, 2020 01:51 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Mike Glennon (center) is tackled for a safety by Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo, right, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Casting call: Skidding Jaguars holding QB, GM auditions

By Mark Long Dec. 23, 2020 10:56 AM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Dec. 23, 2020 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 24 1950 — Cleveland’s Otto Graham throws four touchdown passes, despite icy footing in Municipal Stadium, and Lou Groza kicks a 16...

FILE - In this May 11, 2018, file photo, Buffalo Bills rookie quarterback Josh Allen (17) walks with Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly following the team's NFL football rookie minicamp in Orchard Park, N.Y. Kelly has made a point of keeping his distance by limiting his chats with Allen via text for much of this year. Kelly’s decision has less to do with the coronavirus pandemic as it does Kelly not wanting to distract the third-year starter. “He doesn’t need me in his ear, so I pretty much leave him alone,” Kelly told The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes, File)
Jim Kelly feels like a kid watching Bills QB Allen perform

By John Wawrow Dec. 23, 2020 02:32 AM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) passes in the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. the Chiefs won 32-29. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Browns closing in on ending lengthy playoff drought

By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2020 12:50 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook, left, runs from Chicago Bears defensive tackle Akiem Hicks (96) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings' offense can't make up for depleted defense

By Brian Hall Dec. 21, 2020 06:29 PM EST

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson II (12) runs from Minnesota Vikings cornerback Chris Jones (26) after catching a pass during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Bears focused on avoiding letdown against Jaguars

By Gene Chamberlain Dec. 21, 2020 05:04 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) throws a pass as Baltimore Ravens defensive end Derek Wolfe (95) applies pressure during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Mayor: Jets' win could be defining moment for woeful Jaguars

By Mark Long Dec. 21, 2020 01:08 PM EST

NFL Today-Week 15

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2020 09:14 PM EST
SCOREBOARD Monday, Dec. 21 Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, 8:15 p.m. EST, ESPN — The Steelers have lost two straight...

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Cameron Dantzler (27) intercepts a pass intended for Chicago Bears tight end J.P. Holtz (81) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Defense, play at home ultimately doom Vikings' playoff hopes

By Brian Hall Dec. 20, 2020 07:19 PM EST

New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore (24) attempts to stop Miami Dolphins wide receiver Mack Hollins (86), during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Foot injury forces Patriots' Gilmore out of loss to Dolphins

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2020 05:57 PM EST

Chicago Bears safety Eddie Jackson (39) celebrates at the end of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. The Bears won 33-27. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Bears beat Vikings 33-27 to stay in stride in playoff race

By Dave Campbell Dec. 20, 2020 04:45 PM EST