Author: Bobby Finger on Jezebel, shared by Tom Ley to Deadspin

The New England Patriots face the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Week 17. Here’s all the info you need to watch.The New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins are both locked into the 2017 NFL Playoffs as they enter Week 17. So no matter what happens, both teams will be playing in the po…

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The Cleveland Browns face the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field in Week 17. Here’s all the info you need to watch.After a win last week, the Pittsburgh Steelers have locked up the AFC North heading into Week 17. However, there’s still one game left on the schedule and they’d love t…

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The Buffalo Bills facethe New York JetsatMetLife Stadium in Week 17. Here’s all the info you need to watch.It’s the battle of the backups as the New York Jets play host to the Buffalo Bills to end the 2016 season. With Bryce Petty injured, embattled quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick starts t…

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The Dallas Cowboys face the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in Week 17. Here’s all the info you need to watch.There’s nothing ostensibly for the Dallas Cowboys to play for in Week 17. After a 13-2 season leading into the finale, they’ve already locked up the No. 1 see…

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You can catch Sunday’s game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys from Lincoln Financial Fieldon television, radio and online, and we’ve got the information on how you can do so.The Philadelphia Eagles walk into week 17 of the NFL season against the Dallas Cowboys as t…

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Seems the probable 2-14 finish for the San Francisco 49ers isn’t going to fly for ownership. Chip Kelly and Trent Baalke are reportedly out.That means 2017 will mark their third general manager and fifth head coach in the past eight seasons. It’s little wonder this franchise has gone off…

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The San Francisco 49ers are reportedly going to fire head coach Chip Kelly and general manager Trent Baalke. Here are five replacements for Kelly in 2017.According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the San Francisco 49ers are expected to fire both head coach Chip Kelly and general manager Trent …

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The Washington Redskins are getting ready to play the biggest game of their season. Here are some bold predictions for the contest.Game day is here. The most important contest of the 2016 season is about get underway. The Redskins playoff lives are on the line, and they need a win to get into the …

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This is must-win for Washington, while that isn’t the case for New York.

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(Reuters) – Clemson destroyed Ohio State in a dominating 31-0 victory on Saturday to set up a rematch against Alabama in the College Football national championship game. Deshaun Watson passed for 259 yards and a touchdown and ran for two scores as Clemson cruised. Watson scored on a 1-yard run in the first quarter and threw a 30-yard touchdown pass late the second quarter to give No. 2 Clemson (13-1) a 17-0 halftime lead.

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Clemson destroyed Ohio State in a dominating 31-0 victory on Saturday to set up a rematch against Alabama in the College Football national championship game. Deshaun Watson passed for 259 yards and a touchdown and ran for two scores as Clemson cruised. Watson scored on a 1-yard run in the first quarter and threw a 30-yard touchdown pass late the second quarter to give No. 2 Clemson (13-1) a 17-0 halftime lead.

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Undefeated defending champion Alabama and once-beaten Clemson booked a rematch of last season’s final by advancing to the US national collegiate American football playoff championship game with semi-final triumphs Saturday. Bo Scarbrough ran for 180 yards and two touchdowns as Alabama defeated Washington 24-7 at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta, stretching the Crimson Tide’s win streak to 26 games over two seasons. “Bo has really played well for us,” Alabama coach Nick Saban said.

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As 2013 dawned, then-Oregon Ducks coach Chip Kelly was the hottest name on the market. Now, he may never be a head coach in the NFL again. According to Saturday night reports by NFL Network and ESPN, the San Francisco 49ers are firing both Kelly and general manager Trent Baalke, in a housecleaning Niners’ top brass must hope will turn around a franchise that has gone from NFC Champion and Super Bowl XLVII appearance to a three-win season at best in just five years.

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As the year 2016 comes to a close, so does the NFL regular season. Of course, for the San Diego Chargers, who won’t be participating in the postseason, if could be the end of much more.There is a very real possibility that the Chargers’ Week 17 game against the Kansas City Chiefs will be…

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It wasn’t all bad. The 2016 season was disappointing for the Arizona Cardinals players, and hard to watch for fans. As injuries mounted and close games went the other way, it became clear that this wasn’t going to be their year.There were some brings spots, though. Fans and players ali…

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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Vikings have added wide receiver Isaac Fruechte (FRIHK-tee) to the active roster for his NFL debut in the season finale, after placing safety Andrew Sendejo on injured reserve.

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Indianapolis Colts linebacker Robert Mathis has announced his retirement after 2016, having left a major impact with the team since arriving in 2003.Few NFL players can be effective at both defensive end and outside linebacker, but Robert Mathis has shown his flexibility and durability over the la…

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Raymond Summerlin dives into the injury reports to bring you all the fantasy-relevant news for Week 17 of the NFL season.

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Quarterback Tony Romo, sidelined after suffering a back injury in the preseason and then demoted in favor of rookie sensation Dak Prescott, is expected to play on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles. Prescott will start and Romo and Mark Sanchez are expected to play but it has not been determined how long they will do so, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The rotation appears to be a change in plans for the Cowboys, who previously indicated they would not risk an injury to Romo in a meaningless Week 17 game on the road to end the regular season.

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Unbeaten defending champion Alabama advanced to the US national collegiate American football playoff championship game Saturday by defeating the University of Washington 24-7 in the Peach Bowl. Bo Scarbrough ran for 180 yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries as Alabama’s win streak stretched to 26 games over two seasons. The Crimson Tide will play for the title on January 9 against the winner of a later game Saturday between Ohio State University (11-1) and Clemson University (12-1) in the Fiesta Bowl at suburban Phoenix, Arizona.

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The Pittsburgh Steelers’ acquisition of Justin Gilbert came as a surprise to many. After two dismal seasons with the Cleveland Browns, the former first-round pick was sent to the Steel City in exchange for a mere six-round draft pick in 2018.The Steelers have had success with taking first-rou…

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A look at some of the draft eligible prospects who are participating in the Playstation Fiesta Bowl matchup between Clemson and Ohio State on New Year’s Eve.Ohio State Buckeyes:Running Back/Wide Receiver #4 Curtis Samuel, Ohio StateOhio State’s most versatile and valuable weapon, C…

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Stafford Can Make Huge Statement Leading Lions to a Win Over Packers.Those “Same Old Lions” people are popping up all around Michigan these days. Ever since the Lions lost to the New York Giants two weeks ago, and they’ve come out in full force. They come in the forms of parents, gr…

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The 49ers’ quarterback situation is very much in flux going into 2017, here we look at five signal-callers they should look at potentially adding.Colin Kaepernick will be the 49ers’ starting quarterback for their regular-season finale against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, but it is n…

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Dec 31 (The Sports Xchange) – Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green, already shut down for Sunday’s season finale against the Baltimore Ravens, was officially placed on injured reserve Saturday. Six-time Pro Bowler Green, 28, will miss the last six games with a hamstring injury suffered during the first series against the Buffalo Bills on Nov. 20. Green was elected to the Pro Bowl this season despite playing in just nine full games, catching 66 passes for 964 yards and four touchdowns. — The Detroit Lions placed running back Theo Riddick on injured reserve due to a wrist injury. …

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Niner Noise wants to wish all you San Francisco 49ers fans a safe and wonderful New Year’s Eve as we get ready to usher in 2017. On behalf of the entire team here at Niner Noise, I wanted to take a brief minute to thank all of our San Francisco 49ers Faithful for a wonderful 2016…

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Today, I look at three New Year’s resolutions for the San Diego Chargers.It’s that time of year again; the point in the holidays in which many look introspectively and recognize a need for change. Needing to hit the gym more, eat less, read countless books, travel the world or save more …

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