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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

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) looks to hand the ball off during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings 12/20/2020

Dec. 20, 2020 01:30 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts punter Rigoberto Sanchez punts during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Indianapolis. Sanchez says he will have surgery Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, to remove a cancerous tumor. He made the announcement in an Instagram post (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
The Latest: Saints DE Jordan ejected for punching Wylie

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2020 12:55 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) gives his cletes to a fan following an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. The Cowboys defeated the Bengals 30-7. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Eagles missing 3 starters in secondary against Cardinals

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2020 12:10 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) scrambles away from Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons (98) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
On Football: Looking toward April and the NFL draft

By Barry Wilner Dec. 18, 2020 11:50 AM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) falls on the field after he was sacked by Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Jerome Baker (55), during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
A winner: Chiefs vs Saints, with Brees back to face Mahomes

By Barry Wilner Dec. 17, 2020 11:44 PM EST

Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery (32) celebrates a touchdown run with quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bears visit Vikings, at playoff race pace for once

By Dave Campbell Dec. 17, 2020 05:02 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) makes a catch as Washington Football Team free safety Deshazor Everett (22) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Washington puts Everett on IR, signs Lamar Miller from Bears

Dec. 17, 2020 04:23 PM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 17, 2020 11:26 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...

Playoff push: Bears seek 3rd straight road win vs. Vikings

By The Associated Press Dec. 17, 2020 10:48 AM EST
CHICAGO (6-7) at MINNESOTA (6-7) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox OPENING LINE – Vikings by 3 RECORD VS....

Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery (32) celebrates a touchdown run with quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Mitchell Trubisky, Chicago Bears Battle Through Distractions

By Gene Chamberlain Dec. 16, 2020 08:15 PM EST

Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown, right, makes a reception in front of Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Tre Herndon (37) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Saints' Kamara, Titans' Brown among best bets to score

By Dorian Colbert Dec. 16, 2020 02:47 PM EST

Groundbreaking journalist Jeannie Morris dies at age 85

Dec. 14, 2020 09:42 PM EST
CHICAGO (AP) — Jeannie Morris, a groundbreaking sports journalist who became the first woman to report live from a Super Bowl in 1975, has died. She was 85. ...

Houston Texans' C.J. Prosise (24) is tacked by Chicago Bears' Sherrick McManis (27) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Texans take step back with embarrassing loss to Bears

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 14, 2020 06:52 PM EST