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Watch: Bears notch another big-boy TD with goal-line trickery

A week after a defensive tackle scored a rushing TD, the Bears were at it again Sunday night, throwing a TD pass to OT Bradley Sowell.

Follow live: Rams at Bears

The NFC-leading Rams visit the Bears, who have Mitchell Trubisky (shoulder) at quarterback for the first time since Week 11.

Miami miracle: Crazy final 2-lateral TD jolts Pats

Kenyan Drake sprinted the last 52 yards as the Dolphins scored on a crazy pass and double lateral on the final play Sunday to beat the New England Patriots 34-33 and keep their playoff hopes alive.

Inside the Dolphins' wild walk-off touchdown: How it worked

The Dolphins pulled off an improbable 69-yard, hook-and-ladder touchdown to shock the Patriots. Here’s how it happened and why it worked.

No picks for Packer: Rodgers sets no-INT mark

With a third-quarter TD toss to Randall Cobb, Packers QB Aaron Rodgers set the record for most consecutive passes without an interception with 359.

Follow live: Ravens at Chiefs

QB Patrick Mahomes heads the AFC-leading Chiefs at home against the Ravens.

Fired Pack assistant: Tweet not aimed at Rodgers

Winston Moss, who was fired by the Packers this past week, said his tweet that was perceived to be criticizing Aaron Rodgers was actually about the standards of Green Bay fans.

Ravens: Ricard's racist tweets 'unacceptable'

The Ravens have said that Patrick Ricard’s racist tweets are “totally unacceptable” and have scratched him from Sunday’s lineup.

Sources: Garrett pitched Dallas return to Witten

Jason Garrett has made multiple attempts this season to get former Dallas tight end Jason Witten to come out of retirement and help the Cowboys in their postseason push, league sources told ESPN.

Harbaugh on NFL jobs: 'I'm staying at Michigan'

Jim Harbaugh said he will not leave Michigan to return to coaching in the NFL, emphasizing that he has “big plans” in Ann Arbor.

Week 14 score predictions: A guide to best games, more

Winners and projections for every matchup, plus fantasy nuggets to get you through the weekend. Catch up on Week 14 here.

Giants' OBJ ruled out with bruised quadriceps

Giants receiver Odell Beckham Jr., whose bruised quad was thought to be nothing serious on Friday, was surprisingly scratched from Sunday’s game vs. the Redskins.

Rossovich, football star and actor, dies at 72

Tim Rossovich, a consensus All-America defensive end at Southern California who was named to the 1969 Pro Bowl with the Eagles before going on to an acting career, has died. He was 72.

McNair praised for charity, Houston's NFL return

With a stirring rendition of “I’ll Fly Away” marking the conclusion of a memorial service for former Houston Texans founder and owner Bob McNair, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones wiped tears from his eyes Friday afternoon.

Bears' Trubisky (shoulder) set to start vs. Rams

After missing two games due to a right shoulder injury, Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky will return to the starting lineup Sunday night against the Rams.

Tom Brady on past struggles in Miami: None of that matters this season

The New England Patriots quarterback is focused on winning his 10th straight AFC East crown, not past results or challenges with the Miami climate.

Wildcat strikes: Inside story of how '08 Dolphins perplexed Patriots

It’s been 10 years since one of the most unorthodox game plans in NFL history, when the Dolphins created a gimmick offense to beat the mighty Patriots.

The Odell Beckham Jr. pregame show is something special

The New York Giants’ superstar plays catch, poses for selfies and interacts with fans who show up hours before games to see their favorite player.

How Kareem Hunt's Chiefs career crashed after a night out

Outside the Lines interviewed witnesses and reviewed police documents and more than five hours of officer bodycam video for the most complete account to date of the night that jeopardized Kareem Hunt’s NFL career.

Chiefs sign ex-Bills WR Benjamin to 1-year deal

Kelvin Benjamin, who was cut by the Bills on Tuesday, has signed with the Chiefs on a one-year deal.

Brother of Eagles' Barnett dies in car accident

Eagles DE Derek Barnett is in Nashville with his family after his 33-year-old brother, David Barnett, died in a head-on collision earlier in the week, coach Doug Pederson said.

Inside the NFL's scoring explosion: Flex backs, first downs and flags

Scoring is out of control in the NFL this season, with record highs in points, yards and passing touchdowns. We set out to answer why.

Titans' Henry matches Dorsett with 99-yd TD run

Titans running back Derrick Henry earned a piece of NFL history Thursday night as his 99-yard touchdown run against the Jaguars tied him with Tony Dorsett for the league’s longest run.

Source: Ex-Bills WR Benjamin signing with Chiefs

Kelvin Benjamin, who was cut by the Bills on Tuesday, is signing with the Chiefs on a one-year deal, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Sources: QB Smith fights infection after surgeries

Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith is dealing with an infection caused by complications from multiple surgeries on his broken leg, sources confirmed to ESPN.

Is Marcus Mariota turning corner in time to save Titans' season?

Tennessee is scrambling for a playoff bid, and the Titans QB is starting to connect on deeper passes just in time for Thursday’s visit from the Jags.

Trade Ramsey? New QB? With 2018 a bust, Jaguars' 2019 plans in focus

Jacksonville plays in Tennessee on Thursday, but for a 4-8 team that is alive only mathematically, it’s time to look ahead to a crucial offseason.

49ers CB Sherman sees eventual switch to safety

Cornerback Richard Sherman said Thursday that he envisions playing until he’s 35, but knows he could spend the end of his career at safety. He’s already looking into what the position switch entails.

Follow Live: Titans look to keep playoff hopes alive against Jaguars

Derrick Henry’s 3-yard touchdown put Tennessee on the board on its opening drive.

Spoiler alert: If no playoffs, OBJ would relish role

Odell Beckham Jr. is ready to make sure “somebody else is coming home with us” if the Giants are eliminated from the playoff race and forced into playing the role of spoiler.