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Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) celebrate his touchdown during the second half of the team's NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Brady and Bucs, plus Bills and Rams win NFL wild-card games

By Barry Wilner Jan. 09, 2021 05:22 PM EST

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) reacts after his fifth touchdown of the game, in the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings54 in New Orleans, Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Saints activate Kamara, Thomas for playoff game vs. Bears

Jan. 09, 2021 05:11 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams defensive back Darious Williams (31) looks back as he scores on an interception from Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, right, during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
The Latest: Heinicke starts for Washington vs. Brady, Bucs

By The Associated Press Jan. 09, 2021 12:42 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) fumbles as he is sacked by New Orleans Saints defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Saints rule out Hendrickson, Easton vs. Bears

Jan. 08, 2021 08:33 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Kamal Martin tries to stop Chicago Bears' Darnell Mooney during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bears LB Smith, WR Mooney questionable for playoff vs Saints

Jan. 08, 2021 04:09 PM EST

2020 NFL All-Pro Team Voting

By The Associated Press Jan. 08, 2021 12:15 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Results of The Associated Press 2020 NFL All-Pro balloting selected by a national panel of 50 media members: OFFENSE ...

FILE - New England Patriots wide receiver Gunner Olszewski (80) celebrates after returning a punt for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, in Inglewood, Calif., in this Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, file photo. Olszewski was selected Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, to The Associated Press All-Pro Team. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, FIle)
2020 NFL All-Pro Team Roster

By The Associated Press Jan. 08, 2021 12:13 PM EST

FILE - Arizona Cardinals strong safety Budda Baker (32) plays against the Seattle Seahawks during an NFL football game in Glendale, Ariz., in this Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, file photo. Baker was selected Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, to The Associated Press All-Pro Team. (AP Photo/Jennifer Stewart, File)
Donald, Kelce unanimous AP All-Pros; Rodgers, Henry chosen

By Barry Wilner Jan. 08, 2021 12:02 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (18) tosses a cleat to a fan after an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Analysis: Wentz, Elliott provide little bang for buck

By Josh Dubow Jan. 08, 2021 02:22 AM EST

Chicago Bears' Mitchell Trubisky thorws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Rodgers leads Pack to top of NFC after draft disappointment

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 07, 2021 07:15 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 6, 2020, file photo, New Orleans Saints outside linebacker Demario Davis leaves the field after an an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Atlanta. Davis embarked on a social justice listening tour in Atlanta, Washington, Buffalo, Minneapolis and Los Angeles in five days in June. A portion of profits from his “Man of God” masks and bandanas will benefit the families of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Favored Saints brace for Bears team with 'nothing to lose'

By Brett Martel Jan. 07, 2021 06:54 PM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jan. 07, 2021 01:10 PM EST
Jan. 8 1944 — Toronto’s Babe Pratt becomes the first NHL defenseman to get six assists in a game as the Maple Leafs pound the Boston Bruins...

Saints start 4th straight playoff run vs. resurgent Bears

By The Associated Press Jan. 07, 2021 12:58 PM EST
CHICAGO (8-8) at NEW ORLEANS (12-4) Sunday, 4:40 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE - Saints by 8 RECORD VS....

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jan. 07, 2021 09:32 AM EST
Jan. 9 1942 — Joe Louis knocks out Buddy Baer with four seconds left in the first round at Madison Square Garden in New York to retain the...

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees passes against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Brees doesn't want Saints' playoff run to be about him

By Brett Martel Jan. 07, 2021 02:54 AM EST

Green Bay Packers' Kamal Martin tries to stop Chicago Bears' Darnell Mooney during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bruised Bears could be without Smith, Mooney against Saints

By Andrew Seligman Jan. 06, 2021 08:48 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 20, 2019, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy greets a player during the second half of the team's AFC championship NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Kansas City, Mo. One year ago, Bieniemy and San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh missed out on the coaching carousel despite being coordinators of the two Super Bowl teams. The two figure to be near the top of many of the lists of possible head coaching candidates again this offseason when the NFL is hoping some new rules lead to more opportunities for minority coaches. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
Jets interview Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy for coaching job

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jan. 06, 2021 02:25 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 20, 2019, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy greets a player during the second half of the team's AFC championship NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Kansas City, Mo. One year ago, Bieniemy and San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh missed out on the coaching carousel despite being coordinators of the two Super Bowl teams. The two figure to be near the top of many of the lists of possible head coaching candidates again this offseason when the NFL is hoping some new rules lead to more opportunities for minority coaches. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
For non-playoff teams, important NFL offseason is underway

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 06, 2021 02:42 AM EST

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
New 7th seed helps Bears 8 years too late for Lovie Smith

By Josh Dubow Jan. 06, 2021 02:40 AM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017 file photo, Denver Broncos general manager John Elway, left, stands with Broncos President and CEO Joe Ellis, right, before an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Denver. The Denver Broncos' new general manager will join an organization embroiled in a family ownership feud and will work in the shadow of John Elway, whom team president Joe Ellis described as "the most important and impactful person" in franchise history.(AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Ellis: Broncos GM job a good gig despite ownership issues

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 05, 2021 06:08 PM EST