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Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Cyril Grayson, right, scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Brown walks away from Bucs; Brady rallies team past Jets

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jan. 02, 2022 04:39 PM EST

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) passes in the fourth quarter of the NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014 in Pittsburgh. Roethlisberger will run out onto the Heinz Field turf for the 135th and likely final time on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, when the Steelers host Cleveland. (AP Photo/Don Wright, File)
Bye Ben? Roethlisberger eyes one last stand at Heinz Field

By Will Graves Jan. 02, 2022 02:46 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes looks to throw during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Kansas City Chiefs at Cincinnati Bengals 1/2/2022

Jan. 02, 2022 01:31 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams offensive tackle Joe Noteboom, top, jumps on defensive end Greg Gaines (91) as Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (12) and quarterback Tyler Huntley (2) look on after the Rams stopped the Ravens on a third down play during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Los Angeles Rams at Baltimore Ravens 1/2/2022

Jan. 02, 2022 01:23 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow celebrates after the Bengals defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 34-31 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
The Latest: Four teams vying for final two NFC playoff spots

By The Associated Press Jan. 02, 2022 11:58 AM EST

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (2) is tripped up by Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (3) during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Colts activate QB Carson Wentz from COVID-19 list

By The Associated Press Jan. 01, 2022 02:43 PM EST

FILE - New York Jets' Sharrod Neasman, right, reacts during an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, on, Oct. 3, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. The 30-year-old Neasman has had an NFL journey filled with twists, turns and detours that might have derailed many. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Journey of Jets' Neasman filled with adversity, inspiration

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 31, 2021 05:54 PM EST

Green Bay Packers running back A.J. Dillon, right, reacts in front of Baltimore Ravens safety Geno Stone after scoring a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
NFL players, owners help 'Inspire Change' for social justice

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2021 12:02 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) fumbles the ball as he is tackled by Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald (99) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Minneapolis. The Rams won 30-23. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings lose Cousins to COVID list before game vs. Packers

By Dave Campbell Dec. 31, 2021 11:50 AM EST

New LSU football coach Brian Kelly gestures to fans after his arrival at Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Baton Rouge, La. Kelly, formerly of Notre Dame, is said to have agreed to a 10-year contract with LSU worth $95 million plus incentives. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Column: Another socially distanced Newby Awards for 2021

By Paul Newberry Dec. 31, 2021 02:55 AM EST

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur watches the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Packers' LaFleur thrives by giving freedom to staff, players

By Steve Megargee Dec. 31, 2021 02:35 AM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) hugs Joe Mixon (28) following a catch by Mixon during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Chiefs seek AFC playoff bye, Bengals chasing North title

By Barry Wilner Dec. 30, 2021 07:29 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens' Mark Andrews (89) scores as he is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals' Germaine Pratt (57) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Rams give Ravens another tough passing attack to deal with

By Noah Trister Dec. 30, 2021 07:26 PM EST

FILE -Chicago Bears' Devin Hester (23) stiff-arms Houston Texans' Whitney Mercilus (59) during a punt return during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, in Chicago. Devin Hester is a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's class of 2022.(AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Texans-Bears 11/11/2012

Dec. 30, 2021 06:09 PM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2021 04:08 PM EST
Jan. 4 1970 — The Minnesota Vikings become the first expansion team to win the NFL title by beating the Cleveland Browns 27-7 in 8-degree temperatures...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2021 04:06 PM EST
Dec. 31 1961 — Paul Hornung, on leave from the Army, scores 19 points to lead the Green Bay Packers to a 37-0 win over the New York Giants for their...

Cleveland Browns' Baker Mayfield throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Browns' Mayfield downplays death threats after Packers loss

By Tom Withers Dec. 30, 2021 03:44 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (25) runs from Los Angeles Rams inside linebacker Troy Reeder (51) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings, minus QB Cousins, look to beat Packers again

By Steve Megargee Dec. 30, 2021 03:02 PM EST

Cleveland Browns' Baker Mayfield throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Steelers, Roethlisberger eyeing one last stand vs. Browns

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2021 02:19 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Preston Smith reacts after sacking Cleveland Browns' Baker Mayfield during the second half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Vikings seek to complete sweep of NFC North champion Packers

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2021 02:03 PM EST