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Former LSU Tigers come up big in Saturday night game

Saturday night’s game was a huge one – not only for the AFC South playoff picture, but for a small bunch of former LSU Tigers as well.The Christmas Eve contest hosted a trio of LSU Football alums, with wide receiver Brandon LaFell and running back Jeremy Hill on the offensive front for the Ci…

Cardinals withstand Seahawks' rally with last-second FG

Chandler Catanzaro hit a 43-yard field goal on the final play to rescue Arizona.

Bucs bench starting RB Martin in pivotal game against Saints

NEW ORLEANS (AP) Buccaneers running back Doug Martin was healthy enough to play but could only watch from the sideline Sunday as Tampa Bay’s playoff hopes took a big hit.

Atlanta Falcons headed to the playoffs as NFC South Champions

We couldn’t have scripted this Christmas edition of football better. The Atlanta Falcons are NFC South Champions and in the driver’s seat of a playoff bye.Most of us would’ve been happy with an Atlanta Falcons’ win and shot at the NFC South title next week. The Falcons took…

Aaron Rodgers gives hilarious reason why his latest Lambeau leap was 'great'

Rodgers was nearly flawless on and off the field Saturday.

Inconsistent Seahawks show up again in loss to Cardinals

SEATTLE (AP) After 15 games, the only certainty about the Seattle Seahawks is to expect inconsistency.

Buccaneers playoff hopes take hit with 31-24 loss to Saints

NEW ORLEANS (AP) Mark Ingram rushed for two-touchdowns and a game-sealing first down in the final minutes, and the New Orleans Saints put a considerable damper on Tampa Bay’s playoff aspirations with a 31-24 victory Saturday.

Cincinnati Bengals Holding On In Houston 3-0 At Half

The Cincinnati Bengals, who found out they were without A.J. Green just hours before, are finding a way to hang with the Houston Texans after first half. The Cincinnati Bengals lead 3-0 at the half.The Cincinnati Bengals are finding ways to hang with the Houston Texans after one half in Housto…

Kaepernick, 49ers end 13-game skid with 22-21 win over Rams

LOS ANGELES (AP) Colin Kaepernick threw a 10-yard touchdown pass with 31 seconds remaining and scrambled for a go-ahead 2-point conversion and the San Francisco 49ers overcame a 14-point deficit to end a 13-game losing streak with a 22-21 win over the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday.

Johnson continues to set new records in Cardinals' victory

SEATTLE (AP) David Johnson earned all the yards he gained on the ground Saturday.

Raiders and Colts both left dejected after Oakland's win

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) When the final whistle blew, both the Indianapolis Colts and Oakland Raiders felt like they lost.

Everything you need to know about the NFC playoff race

The Bucs are going to find some coal in their stockings.

Packers move step closer to division title, boot Vikings

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) The resurgent Green Bay Packers moved one win away from another NFC North title.

Minnesota Vikings players openly disregard Mike Zimmer's game plan

The Minnesota Vikings gave up 38 points in Saturday’s loss to the Green Bay Packers. We’re now finding out player insubordination is a big reason why.Coaches coach and players play, it’s that simple…unless you’re the Minnesota Vikings. So what are we to think when ne…

QB Aaron Rodgers leads Packers' late-season charge

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Once he got into the end zone on a 6-yard touchdown run, Aaron Rodgers felt he had to make one more move.

Amari Cooper Seals Raiders Win With Incredible Catch (Video)

Amari Cooper hauled in a beastly catch for a first down to seal the Oakland Raiders win over the Indianapolis Colts.Late in the third quarter of Week 16, the Oakland Raiders were absolutely cruising against the Indianapolis Colts. Derek Carr, Amari Cooper and the offense were moving the ball at wi…

Miller out for Texans, Green missing for Bengals

HOUSTON (AP) The Houston Texans are without running back Lamar Miller on Saturday night against the Cincinnati Bengals, who won’t have receiver A.J. Green.

Carr's injury puts damper on Raiders' 33-25 win over Colts

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Derek Carr threw three touchdown passes in the second quarter before leaving the game in the fourth quarter with an injured right leg , putting a serious damper on the Oakland Raiders’ 33-25 win over the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday.

Kirk Cousins' wife packed the worst postgame outfit for him

Merry Christmas from the Cousins.

Carr's injury puts damper on Raiders' 33-25 win over Colts (Yahoo Sports)

Derek Carr threw three touchdown passes in the second quarter before leaving the game in the fourth quarter with an injured right leg , putting a serious damper on the Oakland Raiders’ 33-25 win over the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday. Oakland clinched its first playoff berth since 2002 last week and can win the AFC West and earn a first-round bye by winning next week in Denver or if Kansas City loses one of its final two games. The third-year quarterback has led a resurgence in Oakland with 28 TD passes and seven fourth-quarter comebacks this season.

Titans QB Marcus Mariota out for season with broken leg (Yahoo Sports)

If the Tennessee Titans make the playoffs, they won’t have quarterback Marcus Mariota. Mariota broke his right leg in a 38-17 loss at Jacksonville on Saturday, a crushing setback for a team that had so many things go right while winning three in a row and seven of 10 previously. With the Titans (8-7) trailing 25-10 late in the third quarter, Mariota was carted off the field with an air cast on his fractured fibula.

Tyler Lockett suffers gruesome leg injury trying to score (Video)

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett suffers a gruesome leg injury while trying to catch a touchdown pass from Russell Wilson.The Seattle Seahawks struggled mightily on offense in the first half against the division rival Arizona Cardinals. Seattle trailed 14-3but may have suffered a bigge…

Ron Rivera's Agent Reacts to Rams Head Coach Speculation

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera’s agent has responded to speculation that he might be a candidate to take the Los Angeles Rams head coaching vacancy.It didn’t take long for Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera’s agent to shoot down speculation about any potential interest…

Cleveland's bearded weatherman is a bigger winner than the Browns

Bowles returns from hospital stay, coaches Jets in 41-3 loss

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) Jets coach Todd Bowles arrived in New England a day later than planned, saying gallstones and kidney stones kept him from taking the team flight.

Rodgers, Nelson shred Vikings as surging Packers win 38-25

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Aaron Rodgers threw for 347 yards and four touchdowns, Jordy Nelson shredded Minnesota’s secondary for 154 yards and two scores, and the resurgent Green Bay Packers beat the Vikings 38-25 on Saturday.

The Browns can't finish 0â€“16 anymore, and some Lions fans are celebrating

The Detroit Lions remain the only team to finish 0–16. And some Lions fans are celebrating.

Jay Ajayi is in rare historical company after rushing for 206 yards vs. Bills

The Dolphins RB joined a club with only three other players in it.

Patriots close in on AFC top seed with 41-3 win over Jets (Yahoo Sports)

The Patriots gave away home-field advantage in the playoffs last season with back-to-back losses to the Jets and Dolphins. This time, New England wants to control its own fate. Tom Brady passed for 214 yards and three touchdowns , and the Patriots moved a step closer to securing home-field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs with a 41-3 win over the New York Jets on Saturday.

Christmas gift: Browns get first win, beat Chargers 20-17 (Yahoo Sports)

On the verge of infamy and more embarrassment, the Browns triumphed. Two losses from an imperfect season, the Browns survived a last-second field goal attempt and got their first victory of the season after 14 losses on Saturday by beating the San Diego Chargers 20-17. San Diego’s Josh Lambo missed a 45-yard field goal as time expired, giving the Browns (1-14) their first win in 377 days.