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Osweiler to remain on bench; Savage to start vs. Titans

HOUSTON (AP) The Houston Texans are sticking with Tom Savage at quarterback on Sunday against the Tennessee Titans.

Playoff-bound Dolphins won't rest starters this week

Dolphins coach Adam Gase says he won’t rest his starters in Sunday’s regular-season game.

Jets put QB Petty on injured reserve

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Bryce Petty has been placed on injured reserve by the New York Jets, ending the second-year quarterback’s short stint as the starting quarterback.

JJ Nelson Continues to Shine

When a team’s season is disappointing, and they’re eliminated from the playoffs, its fans look for the small things to celebrate. That’s the case for the 2016 Arizona Cardinals. With the playoffs out of reach, it’s time to take victories where victories can …

Jets Should Consider Throwing Hackenberg Into the Fire

New York’s season is over, which could mean Christian Hackenberg finally steps onto the fieldOn Monday the New York Jets learned Bryce Petty suffered a torn labrum in his non-throwing shoulder after attempting to tackle a defensive back following an interception.With Petty officially on i…

Steelers come to Mike Tomlin's defense in wake of Terry Bradshaw's criticism

Players weren’t pleased with icon’s statements.

Chiefs set sights on AFC West title, easier playoff path

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) There was no shortage of smiles inside the Kansas City locker room after the Chiefs unceremoniously dumped the Super Bowl champion Denver Broncos from the AFC playoff picture Sunday night.

Bucs' Koetter defends call to sit RB Martin

Bucs’ Koetter defends call to sit RB Martin

Jets' Petty placed on IR with shoulder injury

Jets’ Petty placed on IR with shoulder injury

Deadspin Up All Night: If Things Should Ever Turn Out Wrong

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How to watch Lions vs. Cowboys online: Game time, live stream, TV channel

How to watch Lions vs. Cowboys: Game time, live stream, TV channel.

The Eagles' decision to fire Andy Reid: Four years later

You’re not being honest if you say you haven’t wondered about the possibilities.In the beginning:Prior to the era of former Philadelphia Eagles head coach Chip Kelly, another era existed. For fourteen years a man we affectionately called “Big Red” roamed the sidelines. Andy R…

Carson Palmer has Arizona Cardinals fans baffled

It appears that Carson Palmer will again be leading the Arizona Cardinals in 2017 but is that what’s best for the franchise?By the time the Arizona Cardinals’ playoff run had ended in Carolina last January, the questions had begun. Quarterback Carson Palmer’s play had trailed off la…

Paxton Lynch may start for Denver Broncos in Week 17

After being eliminated from playoff contention, the Denver Broncos may make a change under center for Week 17.The Denver Broncos dropped out of playoff contention with a 33-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday night, and now it’s confirmed that both teams from last year’s Super Bowl …

Marcus Mariota to have surgery Wednesday, out 4-5 months

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota is scheduled for surgery on Wednesday.Christmas Eve was not a good day to be a quarterback in the National Football League. Three quarterbacks went down with a broken leg, including Tennessee Titans’ QB Marcus Mariota.Mariota’s injury came …

Zimmer says he doesn't believe Vikings CBs made own plan (Yahoo Sports)

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — �� Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer says he doesn’t believe his defensive backs made their own plan for covering Green Bay wide receiver Jordy Nelson.

Titans QB Mariota will have leg surgery on Wednesday (Yahoo Sports)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota will have surgery Wednesday for his broken right leg, and coach Mike Mularkey says the recovery process will take four to five months.

Osweiler to remain on bench; Savage to start vs. Titans (Yahoo Sports)

The Houston Texans are sticking with Tom Savage at quarterback on Sunday against the Tennessee Titans. Savage made his first career start in place of Brock Osweiler on Saturday night in a 12-10 win over the Bengals that allowed the Texans to clinch the AFC South. Osweiler was benched in the second quarter two weeks ago against Jacksonville and Savage took over to help the Texans rally for a 21-20 victory.

New York Giants: Landon Collins Says Defense Wins Championships

Landon Collins knows that defense wins championships in the NFL. He’s preparingto help theNew York Giants achieve that very feat.The New York Giantsare going to the NFL Playoffs for the first time since 2011. For all of the scrutiny that general manager Jerry Reese faced forinvesting $2…

AP Analysis: Poe the QB no longer under wraps

The Kansas City Chiefs can score in all sorts of ways, so was it really necessary for Andy Reid to turn his 346-pound defensive tackle into a quarterback ?

Role players growing up on job for playoff-bound Steelers

PITTSBURGH (AP) The image of Antonio Brown’s seemingly elastic left arm fighting off a pair of tacklers to stretch the ball across the goal line and send the Pittsburgh Steelers into the playoffs will live on. One more highly GIF-able moment in the star wide receiver’s weekly dance with the improbable.

Chad Johnson gives Xbox to Twitter follower, promises to crush her son in FIFA

Chad Johnson gave one child an incredibly special Christmas morning.

How General Manager Jerry Reese Fixed the New York Giants

New York Giants general manager Jerry Reese quietly made some changes to roster building that have paid off handsomely for the team in 2016.About a year ago, there was little doubt about what New York Giants team owner John Mara was feeling after having witnessed his franchise flounder for a fourt…

Bob Diaco's Tenure At UConn Deserves A Meaningless Trophy

Bob Diaco, UConn head football coach and a man of many ideas, has been fired, the school announced today. It’s unclear why UConn waited a month after the team closed its 3-9 season, because the timing reduces Diaco’s job prospects and the Huskies’ candidates for a new coach, but regardless, the era of innovative thinking at Storrs is over.

Green Bay Packers: Stock up, stock down entering Week 17

Chants of “MVP…MVP” could be heard throughout Lambeau Field, as Aaron Rodgers spearheaded yet another victory moving the Packers one step closer to their mission of conquering the NFC North in a decisive Christmas-Eve romp over the offensively-challenged Minnesota Vikings.Alth…

Bowles scheduled to meet with doctors after health scare

NEW YORK (AP) Jets coach Todd Bowles was scheduled to meet with his doctors on Monday after being hospitalized late last week.

The Dime Package: 10 Thoughts on NFL Week 16

After playoff spots were clinched in NFL Week 16 and key injuries occurred, The Dime Package returns with 10 thoughts on the holiday week.It’s no surprise that many playoff races would become much clearer in NFL Week 16. With so many division races and potential berths on the line, the action…

The Atlanta Falcons are the Super Bowl contender nobody buys into

Few outside of ‘Falcons Nation’ have bought into the Atlanta Falcons are Super Bowl LI contenders.Why aren’t the Atlanta Falcons being hyped for a Super Bowl run like the Dallas Cowboys or Green Bay Packersare? The Falcons are 10-5, NFC South Champions, and in position to clinch of…

Cowboys activate DE Randy Gregory, expected to make debut vs. Lions

Gregory is expected to play plenty of snaps on Monday night.