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NFL scores: Week 12 results, highlights

Here are all the Week 12 NFL scores, results, highlights and stats.

Tadd Haislop

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James reveals favorite NFL player

A notable Cowboys fan, James most admires Carson Wentz but also enjoys watching Antonio Brown, Le'Veon Bell and Tom Brady.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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Chances for Browns to avoid 0-16 shrink as Packers make unexpected leap

As late as Sunday afternoon, the Packers loomed as a good bet to be the Browns' first victim. Then Brett Hundley went crazy and altered the schedule.

David Steele

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Rams, Seahawks headed for epic finish in NFC West race

The division race between Los Angeles and Seattle likely will come down to their Week 15 matchup. The Seahawks will be favored, but it's a chance for the Rams to force a change of the guard in the West.

Vinnie Iyer

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Raiders rediscover fight just in time to steal weak AFC West

Against Denver, Oakland proved it still has some nastiness left in the tank, and we're not just talking about the early-game brawl. The Raiders have what it takes to win the division in 2017.

Vinnie Iyer

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Packers vs. Steelers: Score, results, highlights from Sunday night game in Pittsburgh

Sporting News provided live updates throughout Pittsburgh's 31-28 win over Green Bay on Sunday.

E.Jay Zarett

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Saints vs. Rams: Score, results, highlights from Week 12 game in LA

Here are all the highlights and stats from Sunday's Saints-Rams game in Los Angeles.

Tadd Haislop

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Patriots put best backfield forward with Dion Lewis, Rex Burkhead

With Dion Lewis and Rex Burkhead as its top two running backs, New England has figured out how to get the best possible production from its backfield in 2017.

Vinnie Iyer

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Alex Smith KC's QB, but history says Andy Reid won't let sentiment prevent change

Alex Smith might be Andy Reid's guy in KC even in tough times, but Donovan McNabb was once his guy, and Reid benched him. Stay loose, Patrick Mahomes.

David Steele

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Falcons hitting familiar stride at the perfect time — again

A third straight win Sunday kept Atlanta (7-4) on track for a playoff berth. It also served as a reminder of just how dangerous this team will be if it gets there.

Alex Marvez

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Blake Bortles always a threat to sink Jaguars by, well, being Blake Bortles

It was a matter of time before the Jaguars' No. 1 defense couldn't hold up Blake Bortles any longer. But he's all Jacksonville has, and so it will sink or swim with him.

David Steele

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Falcons' Mohamed Sanu pads perfect career passing numbers with TD to Julio Jones

Mohamed Sanu threw a touchdown pass to Julio Jones on Sunday, adding to the Falcons wide receiver's impressive career passing stat line.

Tadd Haislop

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Week 12 NFL picks straight up: Chiefs handle Bills; Raiders best Broncos

Here are our Week 12 NFL picks and predictions.

David Steele

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Week 12 NFL picks against spread: Saints romp Rams; Steelers rout Packers

Our Week 12 NFL picks against the spread feature another big NFC win for New Orleans, plus a blowout home win for Pittsburgh.

Vinnie Iyer

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For Chargers, winless did not mean hopeless; now they have playoffs in sight

Starting 0-4 did not doom the Chargers; with the thorough beating they handed the Cowboys on Thursday, they've crept back into the AFC West race.

David Steele

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Cowboys' defense dashes Dak Prescott, own playoff hopes

Dallas simply is not equipped to win when the game flow gets out of hand. That's not Dak Prescott's fault.

Vinnie Iyer

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Redskins' Pete Robertson begins NFL career with Thanksgiving gaffe

The Redskins rookie makes a name for himself (and a bad name, at that) with a special teams mental error in his NFL debut.

Tom Gatto

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Giants vs. Redskins: Score, results, highlights from Thanksgiving night game

Check out all the highlights and stats from the Redskins' win over the Giants on Thanksgiving night.

Tadd Haislop

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Case Keenum gives Vikings all the confidence they need for Super Bowl run

Don’t get caught up in the past or future. Case Keenum — not Teddy Bridgewater or Sam Bradford — is the right quarterback for the Vikings in 2017.

Alex Marvez

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NFL playoff picture: Vikings add to NFC North lead vs. Lions to open Week 12

Here is a look at the NFL playoff picture after the Thursday kickoff of Week 12.

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL on Thanksgiving: The most regrettable moments

Here is the list of the biggest Thanksgiving Day blunders in NFL history.

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL Thanksgiving games 2017: Schedule, predictions, picks against spread

The NFL Thanksgiving game schedule in 2017 is loaded with games featuring playoff implications: Lions vs. Vikings, Cowboys vs. Chargers and Redskins vs. Giants.

Tadd Haislop

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NFL Week 12 odds, predictions to make playoffs on road to Super Bowl 2018

AccuScore simulates the rest of the 2017 NFL season to predict win totals, division winners and probabilities of reaching the playoffs on the road to Super Bowl 2018.

AccuScore

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NFL playoff chances, though slim, still exist for Cowboys, Packers, Broncos

As the NFL playoff picture develops, here are the chances each contending team has to make the postseason after the 2017 season.

Tadd Haislop

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For Chargers legend Rolf Benirschke, Thanksgiving is a lifestyle, not just a holiday

The greatest kicker in Chargers history does not use Thanksgiving as a singular milepost to count his blessings. And if Rolf Benirschke has his way, neither will others whose life was bettered or saved by the power of medicine.

Alex Marvez

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Broncos are hitting rock bottom under John Elway

John Elway is playing a dangerous game when he calls the Broncos "soft." The GM should know Denver's problems come from his mistakes, and they are his to solve.

Jeff Diamond

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NFL schedule: Week 12 game times, TV coverage

Week 12 of the NFL schedule includes three matchups on Thanksgiving.

Skylar Rolstad

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Packers' reputation can't save them without Aaron Rodgers

Green Bay has earned the right to a free pass for a while, but somebody needs to be held accountable for its development into an Aaron Rodgers-or-bust team.

Vinnie Iyer

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Nathan Peterman joins parade of futility as AFC East foes flop against Brady, Patriots

Nathan Peterman's flop in Buffalo is just the latest example: The Patriots' AFC East rivals continue to embarrass themselves while chasing an answer to Tom Brady.

David Steele

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NFL Power Rankings: Vikings, Lions rise before Week 12 showdown

Our NFL power rankings entering Week 12 of the season feature the rise of postseason-hopeful teams fighting for positioning in the playoff picture.

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL GM: Baker Mayfield's draft stock takes hit with Johnny Manziel-like antics

One NFL general manager thinks Baker Mayfield's recent behavior will hurt him come draft time: "You want emotion from your quarterback, but you don’t want emotional instability."

Kristian Dyer

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Falcons vs. Seahawks: Score, results, highlights from Monday night game in Seattle

Sporting News provided live updates throughout Atlanta's 34-31 win over Seattle on Monday night.

E.Jay Zarett

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Pete Carroll has Seahawks where they shouldn't be — on playoffs' fringe

Fake field goals. Real kickers who miss field-goal kicks. Pete Carroll is on the hook for both. He also should get credit for having the Seahawks in contention despite so many injuries.

David Steele

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Inexcusable lack of preparation costing Raiders an opportunity in AFC West

The Raiders are too talented and have too much motivation to have come out so flat in their blowout loss to the Patriots. Oakland is wasting its slim playoff hopes.

David Steele

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Carson Wentz, 'caretaker' QB? That just makes Eagles even scarier in NFC

Philly is less reliant on the magic tricks of second-year quarterback Carson Wentz now that it has become a complete team. It crushed Dallas with complementary football Sunday night.

Vinnie Iyer

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Comeback win proves Saints can march a long way, in any way

The Saints' upcoming schedule will test them, but they've passed every one over the last eight weeks, and none were tougher than Sunday's against Washington.

David Steele

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Unsinkable Vikings find whole new world of NFC title contention

It's time to take Minnesota seriously as a threat to become the first NFL team to play a Super Bowl in its home stadium.

Vinnie Iyer

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Eagles vs. Cowboys: Score, results, highlights from Sunday night game in Dallas

Sporting News provided live updates throughout the Eagles' 37-9 win over the Cowboys on Sunday night.

E.Jay Zarett

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Watch the Georgia Dome demolition in Atlanta

The Georgia Dome, a venue that was home to the Atlanta Falcons from 1992-2016 and has hosted countless other sporting and entertainment events over the last 25 years, was scheduled to be demolished Monday.

Tadd Haislop

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Ravens inching closer to AFC playoffs, proving they're not just 'mediocre'

While unlikely to win the AFC North, Baltimore is becoming the best bet among all the other middle-of-the-road AFC squads to land the conference’s second wild-card berth.

Alex Marvez

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Patriots vs. Raiders: Score, results, highlights from game in Mexico City

Check out all the highlights and stats from the Patriots' win over the Raiders in Mexico City on Sunday.

Tadd Haislop

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Chiefs' cold spell puts heat back on Alex Smith, Andy Reid

KC's hot start is ancient history, and its windblown loss to the Giants portends another January chill. Get ready for lots of uncomfortable questions about the team's oft-criticized QB and coach.

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL scores: Week 11 results, highlights

Check out all the NFL scores, results, highlights and stats from Week 11.

Tadd Haislop

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Week 11 NFL picks straight up: Rams outscore Vikings; Seahawks slow Falcons

Our NFL picks and predictions for Week 11 feature a shootout in Minnesota, plus a key NFC tilt in Seattle.

David Steele

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Week 11 NFL picks against spread: Eagles corral Cowboys; Patriots outlast Raiders

Our NFL picks against the spread for Week 11 feature another entertaining NFC East showdown, plus a New England win over Oakland in Mexico City.

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL player protests inspire new country song 'Take a Knee My Ass'

A country musician named Neal McCoy is not a fan of kneeling during the national anthem.

Brandon Schlager

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NFL GM: Alabama's Minkah Fitzpatrick is a possible top-3 draft pick

At least one NFL GM thinks Alabama defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick is among the best prospects for the 2018 NFL Draft. Whether he ends up at corner or safety at the next level does not matter.

Kristian Dyer

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Jerry Jones vs. Roger Goodell: Direction of NFL at stake in epic power struggle

A war of words between Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has turned into an epic power struggle that will determine the direction of the league.

Alex Marvez

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Jimmy Garoppolo's 49ers debut seems imminent, but it's not that simple

There is a delicate balance San Francisco is trying to achieve in determining the best time to bench rookie starter C.J. Beathard and unveil Jimmy Garoppolo before the 2017 season ends.

Alex Marvez

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NFL Draft: Panthers' Marty Hurney among those scouting Miami-UVA

Here is look at which NFL teams will be represented this weekend at a slew of top college football games.

Kristian Dyer

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Obsession with Steelers' Patriots problem makes Pittsburgh seem weak

When did Pittsburgh become so soft?

Mike DeCourcy

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NFL playoff picture: Steelers strengthen position, Titans let Jags jump them

Pittsburgh and New England are on course to play for the top seed in the AFC in Week 15. Over in the NFC, the idle Eagles get a little pressure from the surging Saints and Vikings.

Vinnie Iyer

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Titans vs. Steelers: Score, results, highlights from Thursday night game in Pittsburgh

Sporting News provided live updates throughout the Steelers' 40-17 win over the Titans on Thursday night.

E.Jay Zarett

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Ben Roethlisberger proves big-game Big Ben can still carry Steelers

Ben Roethlisberger needed a game like the one he turned in Thursday against the Titans. Pittsburgh is hoping the game will get the veteran QB rolling in the final portion of the regular season.

Vinnie Iyer

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Titans vs. Steelers: How to watch, live stream 'Thursday Night Football'

Titans vs. Steelers on "Thursday Night Football" is available to live stream through Amazon. Here is all the info you need to watch the game.

Tadd Haislop

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SkyCam view camera angle for Steelers vs. Titans on Thursday changes the game

Why is the SkyCam view the primary camera angle for Steelers vs. Titans on Thursday night? The answer is experiment. NBC might be onto something here.

Tadd Haislop

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Curry to teach online class

Warriors star Stephen Curry has partnered with MasterClass to help teach the fundamentals of basketball.

Gabrielle McMillen

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NFL Week 11 odds, predictions to make playoffs on road to Super Bowl 2018

AccuScore simulates the rest of the 2017 NFL season to predict win totals, division winners and probabilities of reaching the playoffs on the road to Super Bowl 2018.

AccuScore

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Titans or Jaguars? Handicapping race to crown new AFC South champion

For the Titans and Jaguars, 2017 has been a special season, and look good enough to end two of the AFC's longest playoff droughts. Jacksonville, however, looks better.

Vinnie Iyer

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Suffering from poor quarterback play, AFC stuck in troubling slump

The AFC is hot garbage this season, especially compared to the NFC. The main reason for the AFC's struggles? Look under center.

Alex Marvez

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If Bills don't want Tyrod Taylor, it's their loss and another team's gain

Honk if you'd take Tyrod Taylor over your team's quarterback right now. Too bad the Bills are, once again, unsatisfied with him.

David Steele

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NFL schedule: Week 11 game times, TV coverage

This week's NFL slate includes Patriots-Raiders in Mexico City and Eagles-Cowboys in Arlington. Carson Wentz's Birds will take on a Dallas team that will be without suspended running back Ezekiel Elliott.

Skylar Rolstad

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Eagles GM Howie Roseman goes from hot seat to catbird seat in less than one year

Philadelphia this season is being rewarded for its faith in general manager Howie Roseman, who over the last few years has epitomized the up-and-down life of an NFL GM.

Jeff Diamond

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Saints control NFC South, but Panthers, Falcons in position to steal division

The NFC South was touted by some as the best division in the NFL before the 2017 season. It has been even stronger than expected, with the potential of three teams from the division making the playoffs.

Vinnie Iyer

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Carson Wentz, Marshon Lattimore among biggest risers in 'Madden NFL 18' ratings

Here is a look as which NFL players have seen their ratings rise and fall the most in "Madden NFL 18" this season.

Bryan Wiedey

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Giants' problems are entangled with Odell Beckham Jr.'s future

The Giants might tear things up and start all over again, but how (or if) they do it depends on whether they commit to Odell Beckham Jr. They have to decide soon.

David Steele

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NFL Power Rankings: Saints, Rams elevate again for Week 11

In an NFL season marked by surprises and unexpected rises, no teams are doing it better than New Orleans and L.A. As the Saints keep stomping, the Rams keep romping.

Vinnie Iyer

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Dolphins vs. Panthers: Score, results, highlights from Monday night game in Charlotte

Sporting News provided live updates throughout the Panthers' 45-21 win over the Dolphins on Monday night.

E.Jay Zarett

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Bengals' Marvin Lewis seems skeptical of Jeremy Hill's decision to get surgery

Marvin Lewis doesn't seem to think Jeremy Hill needed season-ending surgery.

Jordan Heck

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Jay Cutler isn't Dolphins' biggest obstacle to playoff berth

The fill-in QB isn't the problem in Miami; the guys on the other side of the ball are. They turned in their worst performance of the season Monday night. That's a bad sign with tough foes ahead.

Vinnie Iyer

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Mutiny in New York? Sports media scorches 'terrible' Giants after 49ers loss

Call it a mutiny by players who want coach Ben McAdoo fired. Call it sabotage. However you slice it, sports media talkers say, the 2017 Giants have quit on their coach, their front office, their fans and each other.

Michael McCarthy

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Cowboys learn they can survive without Ezekiel Elliott, but not without Tyron Smith

It took just one brutal day in Atlanta to remind Dallas that Tyron Smith, not Ezekiel Elliott, is the player on offense it absolutely must have as it fights for a playoff spot in the NFC.

Vinnie Iyer

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Washington blows first chance to step over Cowboys when they're down

Sunday was the first of several weeks Dallas would be without Ezekiel Elliott. But Washington couldn't capitalize, and that's par for the course.

David Steele

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Falcons' Adrian Clayborn dominated Cowboys with just one move

A player making six sacks in a single game look easy is ... well, not easy. Unless that player is Falcons defensive end Adrian Clayborn against the Tyron Smith-less Cowboys.

Tadd Haislop

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Marquise Goodwin plays, scores emotional TD for 49ers hours after losing baby boy

Marquise Goodwin revealed on Instagram that he and his wife lost their baby boy in the early hours of Sunday, before he played in San Francisco's win over New York.

Jordan Heck

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Patriots vs. Broncos: Score, results, highlights from Sunday night game in Denver

Sporting News provided live updates throughout New England's 41-16 win over the Broncos on Sunday night.

E.Jay Zarett

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Titans move closer to goal of storming the South with late win over Bengals

With the victory against Cincinnati, Tennessee has now won three straight games decided by four points or fewer.

Alex Marvez

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Vikings need to ride Case Keenum, even if Teddy Bridgewater is ready to return

It makes no sense for the Vikings to bench a rolling Case Keenum in favor of a rusty Teddy Bridgewater. Keenum is a big reason Minnesota has a two-game lead in the NFC North.

Vinnie Iyer

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Saints are living large with less Drew Brees, more rushing and defense

It's an unfamiliar formula the Saints are using, but it worked perfectly Sunday in Buffalo, and now the Saints are breathing down the Eagles' necks in the NFC.

David Steele

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Giants vs. 49ers: Score, results, highlights from Week 10 game in Santa Clara

Check out all the stats and highlights from the 49ers' win over the Giants on Sunday.

Tadd Haislop

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Cowboys vs. Falcons: Score, results, highlights from Week 10 game in Atlanta

Check out all the stats and highlights from the Falcons' win over the Cowboys on Sunday.

Tadd Haislop

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Redskins' Maurice Harris submits bid for catch of the year against Vikings

Maurice Harris made an incredible touchdown catch to give the Redskins an early lead over the Vikings on Sunday.

Tadd Haislop

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NFL scores: Week 10 results, highlights

Check out all the NFL scores, results and highlights from Week 10.

Tadd Haislop

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Week 10 NFL picks against spread: Saints stump Bills; Falcons cool Cowboys

Our Week 10 NFL picks against the spread feature a New Orleans win in Buffalo, plus an exciting NFC game in Atlanta.

Vinnie Iyer

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Week 10 NFL picks straight up: Patriots shut out Broncos; 49ers, Browns stay winless

Our picks and predictions for Week 10 of the NFL season feature a blowout in Denver, plus more demise for San Francisco and Cleveland.

David Steele

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NFL schedule: Week 10 game times, TV coverage

Cowboys-Falcons and Saints-Bills are among the best games in Week 10 of the NFL season.

Skylar Rolstad

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NFL draft scouting: Pro teams have eyes on Notre Dame vs. Miami showdown

A list of NFL teams and representatives who will be at big college games over the weekend.

Kristian Dyer

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Ali Marpet using cleats to help Buccaneers exec raise CMV awareness after tragedy

As part of the NFL's My Cause, My Cleats program, Ali Marpet will wear customized shoes to raise awareness of a virus that took the life of Bucs exec John Spytek's daughter.

Alex Marvez

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With Veterans Day looming, NFL holds sit-down with angry veterans groups

The American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars aren't calling for a massive boycott of the league, but the groups are not pleased with player protests, and they let Commissioner Roger Goodell know that.

Michael McCarthy

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Richard Sherman's injury chills Seahawks, sends them down uncertain path

Richard Sherman's season-ending Achilles injury brings uncertainty to Seattle. The "Legion of Boom" won't go bust without its charter member, but by no means will it still be supersonic.

Vinnie Iyer

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Seahawks vs. Cardinals: Score, results, highlights from Thursday night game in Arizona

Here are the stats and highlights from Thursday night's Seahawks-Cardinals game in Arizona.

Tadd Haislop

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Seahawks vs. Cardinals: How to watch, live stream 'Thursday Night Football'

Seahawks vs. Cardinals on "Thursday Night Football" is available to live stream through Amazon. Here is all the info you need to watch the game.

Tadd Haislop

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Dak Prescott can keep Cowboys offense rolling with or without Ezekiel Elliott

With Ezekiel Elliott's suspension looming, Dallas' offense could be without a key player in the coming weeks. Good thing the Cowboys have Dak Prescott.

Vinnie Iyer

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Antonio Cromartie's kids are focus of CB's post-NFL life, new TV show

Antonio Cromartie's family life with his children and wife Terricka is the focus of a new reality show on USA Network. The Cromarties told SN all about it.

Kristian Dyer

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NFL TV numbers decline infecting ESPN's 'Sunday NFL Countdown,' other pregame shows

Just like game broadcasts, NFL pregame shows are experiencing a drop in TV viewership this season. Execs at ESPN, specifically, are concerned.

Michael McCarthy

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NFL playoff picture: Cowboys back in business; Saints, Rams keep rising

The NFL playoff picture after Week 9 has Dallas back in the postseason mix, while New Orleans and Los Angeles continue to climb.

Vinnie Iyer

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Don't worry about Cowboys as Ezekiel Elliott suspension uncertainty continues

At this point, former NFL GM Jeff Diamond explains, the uncertainty of Ezekiel Elliott's suspension is no problem for Dallas. Will-he-or-won't-he-play is now just another part of the Cowboys' weekly routine.

Jeff Diamond

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NFL Week 10 odds, predictions to make playoffs on road to Super Bowl 2018

AccuScore simulates the rest of the 2017 NFL season to predict win totals, division winners and probabilities of reaching the playoffs on the road to Super Bowl 2018.

AccuScore

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Cowboys owner Jerry Jones doesn't think evidence will be found on his phone

Jones only had a flip phone for years, just like 'the drug dealers in Dallas.'

Ryan Young

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NFL awards stock watch: Eagles' Carson Wentz flies to top of MVP race

We're more than halfway through the 2017 NFL season, so it's time to think about which players and coaches are in line to win the league's most coveted individual awards at the end of the year.

Vinnie Iyer

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Miko Grimes claims Raiders' OL let Derek Carr get hit, injured

Mike Grimes claims Oakland's offensive line, upset with Derek Carr, purposefully allowed the quarterback to get hit.

Jordan Heck

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NFL Power Rankings: Chiefs, Seahawks go from stride to slide for Week 10

Our NFL power rankings for Week 10 of the NFL season feature a couple slides for previously dominant teams in the AFC and NFC.

Vinnie Iyer

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Lions vs. Packers: Score, results, highlights from Monday night game in Green Bay

Sporting News provided live updates throughout Monday night’s Lions-Packers game.

E.Jay Zarett

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Redskins' Kirk Cousins explains why he loves Rob Kelley

In a viral video, Kirk Cousins was seen dumping the ball to his running back so he would take the monster hit.

Jordan Heck

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Why 49ers should start Jimmy Garoppolo in 2017, and when

Yes, San Francisco should start Jimmy Garoppolo at QB this season ... but not yet. The 49ers should take a somewhat unconventional approach with their franchise passer.

Vinnie Iyer

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Buccaneers' step backwards puts Jameis Winston, Dirk Koetter under microscope

The Buccaneers have raised a lot of questions as they have gone from 9-7 last year to 2-6 halfway through this season. Tampa Bay can no longer hide from its issues.

David Steele

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Packers can, will get a better Brett Hundley, starting against Lions

Green Bay can help Brett Hundley become the quarterback the Packers need by running an offense that maximizes his strengths and limits his weaknesses.

Vinnie Iyer

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Bengals are a mess again, so no wonder A.J. Green snapped

Was the state of the Bengals the reason A.J. Green went after Jalen Ramsey Sunday? You can't blame him if it was. They're falling and dragging him down with them.

David Steele

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Chiefs vs. Cowboys: Score, results, highlights from Week 9 game in Dallas

Check out all the stats and highlights from Sunday's Chiefs-Cowboys game in Dallas.

Tadd Haislop

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Raiders vs. Dolphins: Score, results, highlights from Sunday night game in Miami

Sporting News provided live updates throughout Sunday’s Raiders-Dolphins game.

E.Jay Zarett

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NFL scores: Week 9 results, highlights

Check out all the scores, stats and highlights from Week 9 in the NFL.

Tadd Haislop

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Seahawks' margin for error proves dangerously thin in loss to Redskins

The Seahawks need to play perfect to win, and they're far from perfect. Their home loss to Washington highlighted every shortcoming they have.

David Steele

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With Giants in disarray, it's time for Ben McAdoo to go

The Giants dropped to 1-7 on the season after an embarrassing blowout loss against the Rams on Sunday.

Vinnie Iyer

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Bucs' Mike Evans blindsides Saints' Marshon Lattimore, starts sideline altercation

Evans flattened Lattimore after Lattimore and Jameis Winston had words on the near the Buccaneers sideline.

Skylar Rolstad

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Week 9 NFL picks straight up: Chiefs roll in Dallas; Eagles' trade pays off

Our NFL picks and predictions for Week 9 feature a close win for Kansas City in Dallas, plus a blowout win for Philadelphia over Denver.

David Steele

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Week 9 NFL picks against spread: Seahawks rout Redskins; Giants shock Rams

Our NFL picks against the spread for Week 9 feature a beatdown in Seattle and an upset in New York.

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL schedule: Week 9 game times, TV coverage

The NFL schedule for Week 9 features big games in Dallas and Philadelphia.

Skylar Rolstad

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NFL TV numbers' plunge deepens; one major sponsor points finger at Goodell

The trend is clear: NFL TV numbers are declining. One big-dollar sponsor, the Papa John's pizza chain, is pointing a finger at commissioner Roger Goodell for his seeming inaction on player protests.

Michael McCarthy

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NFL Week 9 odds, predictions to make playoffs on road to Super Bowl 2018

AccuScore simulates the rest of the 2017 NFL season to predict win totals, division winners and probabilities of reaching the playoffs on the road to Super Bowl 2018.

AccuScore

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NFL Draft scouting: Broncos, Falcons among teams checking out Oklahoma-Oklahoma State

A list of NFL teams and representatives who will be at big college games over the weekend.

Kristian Dyer

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Bills vs. Jets: Score, results, highlights from Thursday night game at MetLife Stadium

Sporting News provided live updates throughout the Jets' 34-21 win over the Bills on Thursday night.

E.Jay Zarett

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Three NFL teams passed Brock Osweiler around; did any of them come out winners?

Brock Osweiler is back where he began in the NFL: starting for the Broncos. Three teams have had a piece of him since March, but did any of them benefit?

David Steele

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Bills' Richie Incognito sounds off on NFL Thursday night games after loss to Jets

Bills veteran Richie Incognito likens the NFL's slate of Thursday night games to cattle manure after his team plays like poo on short rest.

Tom Gatto

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Jimmy Garoppolo the latest to cash in on backing up Tom Brady with Patriots

The Patriots keep running a quarterback development program and flipping the prospects. Tom Brady still excels while his backups become assets.

David Steele

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NFL Comeback Player of the Year award becoming Gronk's to lose in 2017

Luke Kuechly? Marcus Mariota? Earl Thomas? ... Can anybody take NFL Comeback Player of the Year away from Rob Gronkowski this season?

Alex Marvez

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Expectations for Saints have changed thanks to masterful management, coaching

New Orleans, the surprise leader of the tough NFC South halfway through the season, is partying with Drew Brees and Sean Payton like it's 2009. And with good reason.

Jeff Diamond

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NFL Power Rankings: Eagles, Vikings, Saints lead eerie surprises at midseason

Our NFL power rankings as midseason arrives in Week 9 feature several Halloween tricks.

Vinnie Iyer

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Trade deadline analysis through 'Madden NFL 18': Bills, Seahawks get big upgrades

Here is a look at the moves made at the NFL trade deadline through the lens of "Madden NFL 18."

Bryan Wiedey

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Jay Ajayi can turn 'bad' season into great one with Eagles

When the Eagles traded for Jay Ajayi on Tuesday, they gave him a perfect chance to get back to the production he managed last season with the Dolphins.

Vinnie Iyer

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Broncos' quarterback issues fall on John Elway, who still has time to fix them

John Elway was the on-field solution the last time Denver faced such a bleak quarterbacking situation. A quarter-century later, Elway must now prove he isn't part of the problem.

Alex Marvez

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Kirk Cousins' door to 49ers closes, but opens to other teams, including his own

Kirk Cousins and the 49ers seemed like the perfect match ... until they weren't. He could still stay where he is next year, but lots of teams should now look.

David Steele

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49ers, Patriots both big winners in Jimmy Garoppolo trade

San Francisco gets its future QB, who will have eight games to learn the offense. New England adds a high pick in exchange for an expendable part, given Tom Brady's durability.

Vinnie Iyer

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Ezekiel Elliott suspension delay could burn Cowboys at worst possible time

Dallas might have been better off had Ezekiel Elliott just served his six-game suspension immediately. Now the running back might be banned for a critical stretch of the Cowboys' season.

Vinnie Iyer

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Broncos vs. Chiefs: Score, results, highlights from Monday night game in Kansas City

Kansas City handled Denver on Monday night thanks in part to five Broncos turnovers. Check out all the highlights from the Chiefs' Week 8 win.

Tadd Haislop

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Seahawks' Duane Brown trade is an early Thanksgiving for Russell Wilson

It's a miracle (better known as Russell Wilson) that the Seahawks are in the hunt with their terrible offensive line. The Duane Brown trade improves Seattle instantly.

David Steele

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World Series Game 5 trounces NFL's 'Sunday Night Football' in overnight TV ratings

In another bad sign for the NFL, Game 5 of the World Series on Fox easily bested the overnight TV ratings for NBC's "Sunday Night Football" matchup between the Steelers and Lions.

Michael McCarthy

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NFL playoff picture: Panthers, Jaguars back on the prowl, in position

Looking at the NFL playoff picture as Week 8 concludes and midseason arrives, several new teams have entered postseason contention. Can they stay there?

Vinnie Iyer

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Chargers DE claims Patriots security guard 'assaulted' kid prior to game

Chargers defensive end Chris McCain has a weekly tradition of bringing a kid onto the field before every game, but he was stopped early Sunday.

Jordan Heck

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Sorry, but Deshaun Watson, Carson Wentz wouldn't be this good with Browns

Everybody keeps making fun of the Browns for passing on Deshaun Watson and Carson Wentz in the draft. But assuming they would play so well in Cleveland is misguided.

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL midseason grades: Eagles, Steelers top of class halfway through 2017

Here is our grade for each NFL team through the first half of the 2017 NFL season.

Alex Marvez

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JuJu Smith-Schuster exactly the boost Steelers needed to complete offense

After Martavis Bryant lost all his mojo in Pittsburgh, it took some great JuJu (JuJu Smith-Schuster, to be precise) to restore it to the Steelers' offense.

Vinnie Iyer

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Bills on playoff track, but difficult second-half slate could quickly derail them

Buffalo is in position to end the longest current NFL playoff drought, but it will need to raise its game, especially on offense, to finish the job. There are very few easy matchups among its final nine opponents.

Vinnie Iyer

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Cowboys' young defense needs to keep balling out to save season

The Cowboys' defense, back at full strength, can no longer afford to be complementary. It needs to keep being exemplary for Dallas to make a return trip to the playoffs.

Vinnie Iyer

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Steelers vs. Lions: Score, results, highlights from Week 8 game in Detroit

Sporting News provided live scoring updates for Sunday night's interconference clash in Detroit between the Steelers and Lions.

Tom Gatto

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Deshaun Watson-vs.-Russell Wilson duel in Seattle was historic

Texans QB Deshaun Watson and Seahawks QB Russell Wilson put up historic numbers during Sunday's game in Seattle. Multiple records were set.

Tadd Haislop

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Texans vs. Seahawks: Score, results, highlights from Week 8 game in Seattle

Check out the final box score and highlights from the Seahawks' exciting win over the Texans on Sunday.

Tadd Haislop

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Bob McNair's insults, Texans' kneeldown change protest game for good

NFL player protests took on a new dimension Sunday when the Texans hit back at team owner Bob McNair. There's no more delusion about the gulf between the two sides.

David Steele

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Patriots just good enough in AFC even with offense now lagging, too

Tom Brady admits the Patriots are leaving points on the field, as they did against the Chargers. But New England is still near the top of the AFC entering its bye.

David Steele

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Bengals' Joe Mixon responds to Le'Veon Bell's claim he copied Steelers RB

Joe Mixon commented on Le'Veon Bell last week, and the Steelers back was paying extra attention to the Bengals back Sunday.

Jordan Heck

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NFL scores: Week 8 results, highlights

Checkout all the scores and highlights from Week 8 in the NFL.

Tadd Haislop

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Five NFL trade deadline deals that should happen, but won't

As the NFL trade deadline approaches, here are some deals that make sense, including a swap of former Buckeyes and a big move involving the Cowboys and Patriots.

Vinnie Iyer

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Vikings vs. Browns: Score, results, highlights from Week 8 game in London

The Vikings pulled away from the Browns in the fourth quarter of what turned out to be an entertaining game in London on Sunday.

Tadd Haislop

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Week 8 NFL picks straight up: Chargers stun Patriots; 49ers, Browns stay winless

Our picks and predictions for Week 8 of the NFL season feature a major upset in New England, plus more woes for San Francisco and Cleveland.

David Steele

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Week 8 NFL picks against spread: Steelers whip Lions; Saints stomp Bears

Our Week 8 NFL picks against the spread feature a Pittsburgh win in Detroit, plus a Miami upset over Baltimore on Thursday night.

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL players, other outraged athletes react to Texans owner Bob McNair's ‘inmates’ comment

NFL players and other athletes are outraged by McNair's reported comments, in which he compared NFL players to "inmates" during a recent NFL owners meeting.

E.Jay Zarett

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New poll finds increase in public support for athletes' anthem protests

A new study found that 51 percent of respondents were against a mandatory rule that would require athletes to stand during the national anthem, up from 43 percent last year.

E.Jay Zarett

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Texans owner Bob McNair on anthem protests: 'We can't have the inmates running the prison'

Recent report says McNair made the controversial comments during an NFL owners meeting in mid-October.

E.Jay Zarett

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Bills tight end Logan Thomas announces death of newborn daughter

Thomas made the announcement on his Twitter account Thursday.

E.Jay Zarett

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Officials' head-scratching response to Kiko Alonso hit now NFL's headache

Does the NFL want to get rid of hits like Kiko Alonso's to the head of Joe Flacco on Thursday night, or doesn't it? It's hard to tell after officials let Alonso stay in the game.

David Steele

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As Kaepernick waits, Dolphins', Ravens' backup QBs flop on national stage

Thursday night was a quarterback emergency, but both the Dolphins and Ravens passed on Colin Kaepernick as a solution months ago. Their decisions could still haunt them.

David Steele

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NFL's TV numbers still sliding; 2017 figures down big from same period in '15

NFL viewership is declining further as the 2017 season nears its midpoint. More than 3 million fewer people, on average, are watching this year than they were in 2015.

Michael McCarthy

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Dolphins vs. Ravens: Score, results, highlights for Thursday night game in Baltimore

SN provided live scoring updates as the Ravens dominated the Dolphins 40-0 on "Thursday Night Football."

Hailey Hernandez

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Travis Kelce, coolest of Chiefs, gets burned by world's hottest chip

For Travis Kelce, playing a physically demanding position is one thing. Taking and surviving the Paqui #OneChipChallenge is something completely different.

Vinnie Iyer

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Chargers' Joey Bosa ready for challenge of taming Tom Brady and Patriots

Being raised in South Florida, Joey Bosa said he became accustomed to New England “always whipping up on the (Miami) Dolphins.” It’s now Bosa’s turn to try to turn the tables for the suddenly red-hot Los Angeles Chargers.

Alex Marvez

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NFL Draft scouting: Pro teams flock to Ohio State for Penn State game

Here is a look at the NFL teams and representatives who will be at big college games over the weekend.

Kristian Dyer

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Dolphins vs. Ravens: How to watch, live stream 'Thursday Night Football'

Dolphins vs. Ravens on "Thursday Night Football" is available to live stream through Amazon. Here is all the info you need to watch the game.

Tadd Haislop

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NFLPA has 'blood on its hands' in Lane Johnson case, attorneys say

Eagles tackle Lane Johnson is attempting to have his 10-game PED suspension from last season overturned retroactively.

Alex Marvez

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Dante Fowler Jr.'s apparent turnaround a byproduct of Jaguars' defensive arrival

Dante Fowler Jr. credits a new support system around him in Jacksonville for his improvement on and off the field this year.

Alex Marvez

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Russell Wilson quietly having Super season for Seahawks

Russell Wilson has been arguably the NFL's most complete quarterback this season. He is the reason the Seahawks still have legitimate Super Bowl chances.

Vinnie Iyer

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Navigating Vikings' QB quandary with Bridgewater, Bradford and Keenum

Former Vikings GM Jeff Diamond breaks down Minnesota's current quarterback situation, which is being complicated by Teddy Bridgewater's potential return.

Jeff Diamond

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NFL playoff picture: Seahawks, Saints loom as experienced contenders

The NFL playoff picture going into Week 8 features an NFC packed with more surprise ups and downs, while the AFC has a few big changes among the top three seeds.

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL Week 8 Power Rankings: Eagles slide into first with ease

In our Week 8 NFL Power Rankings, we finally have a clear No. 1 team in the league. Check out how the rest of the teams stack up.

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL GM on overrated 2018 QB draft class: 'The production isn't there'

One NFL general manager told Sporting News that Sam Darnold, Josh Rosen and Josh Allen don't look like top-five draft picks. Saquon Barkley, however, could be the No. 1 overall pick.

Kristian Dyer

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Only Steelers' own drama can keep Pittsburgh from another AFC North title

Pittsburgh can make a case as the best team in the AFC ... when the team is not dealing with nonsense. The Steelers and the Steelers only are capable of holding them back.

Alex Marvez

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Hints suggest Martavis Bryant's problem is closer to home than Steelers

Martavis Bryant appears to be in a difficult situation, and his dissatisfaction in Pittsburgh might have little to do with the Steelers.

Mike DeCourcy

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Redskins vs. Eagles highlights: Four TDs from Wentz give Eagles win, best record in NFL

Highlights from the Monday Night Football matchup between Redskins and Eagles. Carson Wentz threw for four touchdowns to lead Philadelphia to a 34-24 win.

Hailey Hernandez

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Carson Wentz keeps lifting Eagles past injuries and to top of NFL

The way Carson Wentz played Monday night, the sky might be the limit for the Eagles. Before and after star left tackle Jason Peters went down, Wentz kept them up.

David Steele

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Seahawks 'don't worry' about Rams, NFC challengers — only themselves

Given issues with its own offense, Seattle can't afford to concern itself over the NFL playoff picture or NFC West standings. This is a familiar situation for the Seahawks.

Evan Sporer

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Skycam view that saved Patriots-Falcons telecast not expected to become the norm

NBC says it has discussed using the Skycam view more in live coverage of NFL games, but there are some limitations. So what you saw during Sunday night's Patriots-Falcons game will remain an anomaly.

Michael McCarthy

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Lane Johnson returns to Eagles while trying to reshape NFL legacy

Standout Philadelphia right tackle Lane Johnson is working as hard as he can to rebuild his image after a 10-game PED suspension last season.

Alex Marvez

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John Fox has Bears winning, playing defense and saving his reputation

The Bears' two years of ineptitude made many forget about John Fox's resume. Two straight wins and a 3-4 record are reminders that the Chicago coach knows his stuff.

David Steele

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Broncos offense needs more than quick fix; benching Trevor Siemian not enough

Sure, Denver could get a lift with a QB change when Paxton Lynch returns from injury. But the Broncos have much bigger problems on offense.

Vinnie Iyer

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Carson Palmer goes down, and Cardinals' run of contention goes with him

The Cardinals tried to wring one more year out of Carson Palmer, and with him, one more run at a Super Bowl. They can stop running now that Palmer is injured again.

David Steele

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Browns run out of reasons to stick with clueless Hue Jackson

Hue Jackson can't settle on a quarterback, can't figure out the running game and can't adjust to injuries on offense. He's a major reason Cleveland has just one win in his 23 games as head coach.

Vinnie Iyer

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Falcons vs. Patriots: Score, results, highlights from Sunday night game in New England

Sporting News provided live updates throughout New England's 23-7 Sunday night victory over Atlanta.

E.Jay Zarett

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Cowboys vs. 49ers: Score, results, highlights from Week 7 game at San Francisco

SN provided live scoring updates for Sunday's Cowboys-49ers game in San Francisco.

Tadd Haislop

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Seahawks' Bennett will continue protests, says Colin Kaepernick shouldn't be 'sacrificed'

Seattle defensive end Michael Bennett sat again during the national anthem Sunday. He explained his decision and discussed the topic of anthem protests as they relate to former 49ers QB Colin Kaepnerick.

Evan Sporer

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NFL conspiracy theorists think Patriots are behind the fog in game vs. Falcons

There's a lot of fog in New England, covering up the field in the game between the Patriots and Falcons.

Jordan Heck

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Doug Baldwin explains why he shoved Seahawks OL coach Tom Cable

Seahawks receiver Doug Baldwin engaged in an altercation with Seattle offensive line coach Tom Cable.

Jordan Heck

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Le'Veon Bell says Vontaze Burfict 'gotta go' after another dirty play

The Bengals' Vontaze Burfict began the game against the Steelers by kicking a player in the face.

Jordan Heck

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NFL scores: Results, highlights, injuries for Week 7 games

Sporting News provides live updates from all 13 Week 7 NFL games on Sunday.

Skylar Rolstad

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As Andrew Luck return date moves back, Colts have to question priorities

The Colts insist Andrew Luck will return this season after his recovery from shoulder surgery. But as that projected return date moves back, the question will only get louder: What's the point?

Tadd Haislop

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NFL schedule: Week 7 game times, TV coverage

Here are the game times and TV coverage info for Week 7 of the NFL schedule.

Skylar Rolstad

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Two Super Bowl hangovers for Patriots defense, Falcons offense

When the Patriots and Falcons meet Sunday night for the first time since Super Bowl LI, they'll both be trying to bury one bad half from that game in Houston.

Vinnie Iyer

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Week 7 NFL picks straight up: Patriots get Falcons again; Cowboys sneak by 49ers

Our Week 7 NFL picks straight up feature some déjà vu for Atlanta in New England, plus a game of survival for Dallas against San Francisco.

David Steele

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Week 7 NFL picks against spread: Steelers stave off Bengals; Saints leap past Packers

Our Week 7 NFL picks against the spread feature a tough AFC North game in Pittsburgh, plus a close win for New Orleans in Green Bay.

Vinnie Iyer

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Panthers' Luke Kuechly should consider making latest concussion scare his last

Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly is back in the NFL's concussion protocol less than a year after a head injury cost him six games. Kuechly needs to think hard about putting his health at further risk.

Vinnie Iyer

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Bears suddenly contenders with Packers hurting, NFC North up for grabs

Despite a 2-4 start, the Chicago Bears are suddenly contenders in a division up for grabs following Aaron Rodgers' injury.

Alex Marvez

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NFL Power Rankings: Patriots, Steelers, Seahawks surge for Week 7

SN's NFL power rankings for Week 7 feature the rise of some familiar teams back to the top five.

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL Week 7 odds, predictions to make playoffs on road to Super Bowl 2018

AccuScore simulates the rest of the 2017 NFL season to predict win totals, division winners and probabilities of reaching the playoffs on the road to Super Bowl 2018.

AccuScore

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