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Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers takes a snap during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Rodgers throws 4 TD passes, Packers defeat Bears 45-30

By Steve Megargee Dec. 12, 2021 11:53 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) walks off the field with an injury during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Ravens' Jackson in protective boot after spraining ankle

By The Associated Press Dec. 12, 2021 08:39 PM EST

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy, center, walks off the field with Joel Iyiegbuniwe after the team's 33-22 loss to the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bears defensive lineman Akiem Hicks out against Packers

Dec. 12, 2021 07:09 PM EST

Jason King tailgates before an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers 12/12/2021

Dec. 12, 2021 06:01 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Randall Cobb runs after a catch during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Packers activate Campbell, place Cobb on injured reserve

Dec. 11, 2021 04:29 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Rasul Douglas jumps in the crowd after intercepting a pass and returning it for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Douglas' surprising emergence sparks Packers' defense

By Steve Megargee Dec. 10, 2021 04:05 PM EST

Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera on the sidelines prior to the start of the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Cowboys' easy ride in NFC East not so easy any longer

By Barry Wilner Dec. 10, 2021 11:57 AM EST

FILE - Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson (12) runs by Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Dee Delaney (30) during the first half of an NFL football game Oct. 24, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. Robinson expects to return to the Chicago Bears' lineup when they visit the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night after missing the past three games because of a hamstring injury. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio, File)
Robinson expects to return to Bears' lineup against Packers

By Andrew Seligman Dec. 09, 2021 07:22 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) is stopped by Dallas Cowboys linebacker Keanu Neal, bottom, and safety Donovan Wilson (6) after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs eagerly await the day Kelce, Hill get back on track

By Dave Skretta Dec. 09, 2021 04:32 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones (95) celebrates during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Chiefs aim for sixth straight win as Raiders come calling

By Dave Skretta Dec. 09, 2021 02:15 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Randall Cobb warms up before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Packers' Cobb will be out 'for a while' with core injury

Dec. 09, 2021 02:15 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers warms up before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Bears get their chance at payback against Packers, Rodgers

By Steve Megargee Dec. 09, 2021 01:58 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Rasul Douglas breaks up a pass intended for Los Angeles Rams' Van Jefferson during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Packers seek to complete season sweep of slumping Bears

By The Associated Press Dec. 09, 2021 12:56 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson looks to pass against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 14

By Brandon Gdula Dec. 09, 2021 12:38 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts' Jonathan Taylor (28) is tackled by Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Sean Murphy-Bunting (23) and Lavonte David (54) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Mahomes among 5 champions recognized for sportsmanship

Dec. 09, 2021 11:40 AM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 09, 2021 11:03 AM EST
Dec. 10 1939 — The Green Bay Packers register the first shutout in an NFL championship game by beating the New York Giants 27-0. 1961 —...

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers warms up before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Rodgers says Packers' off week gave his toe time to improve

By Steve Megargee Dec. 08, 2021 06:30 PM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields drops back to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Fields set to return to Bears' lineup after missing 2 games

By Andrew Seligman Dec. 08, 2021 01:53 PM EST

The Arizona Cardinals celebrates around defensive end Zach Allen after Allen's pass of Chicago Bears quarterback Andy Dalton during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Chicago. The Cardinals won 33-22. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Cards, Pack, Bucs, Pats, Chiefs still top 5 in AP Pro32 poll

By Simmi Buttar Dec. 07, 2021 08:58 PM EST

Henry and Mathieu among 32 NFL Man of the Year nominees

By Barry Wilner Dec. 07, 2021 08:50 AM EST
Derrick Henry and Tyrann Mathieu, 2020 All-Pro players, are among the 32 men chosen as finalists for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award. Each...