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

Tom Savage will start at quarterback for the Houston Texans on Saturday against the Cincinnati Bengals. Coach Bill O’Brien announced the decision on Monday, a day after Savage took over in the second quarter when Brock Osweiler was benched against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Savage threw for 260 yards to help Houston rally from a 13-point deficit for a 21-20 win in his first regular-season action since 2014.

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee defensive lineman Karl Klug has a torn left Achilles tendon and will have season-ending surgery.

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Bortles’ job could depend on whom the Jaguars hire.

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GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Coach Mike McCarthy felt maturity played a part in the Green Bay Packers’ latest victory.

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Among the debatable calls in the NFL’s Week 15, none backfired more than Andy Reid’s attempt to ice an already frozen kicker at Arrowhead Stadium.

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My thoughts as Sebastian Janikowski kicks the Oakland Raiders into the post-season with a 16-13 win over the Chargers,in San Diego,in front of a pro-Raiders crowd.Congratulations Raider Nation, your team is in the playoffs. Finally. And yes, it feels as good as you would expect. Since the Chiefs l…

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Coach Dan Quinn appreciates how the Atlanta Falcons are positioned atop the NFC South, holding a one-game lead over Tampa Bay with two games left in the regular season. Now if the Falcons could just stop getting key players hurt, but Quinn is hardly despondent. ”I know we’re judged by what happens on Sundays, but honestly I thought the game from yesterday was won during the week,” Quinn said Monday.

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Lane Johnson has returned to the Philadelphia Eagles.Talented Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson was suspended for 10 games earlier in the season due toPED violations. Though Johnson did his best to argue his case, the suspension was upheld and his absence turned out to be a killer for …

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If the season ended today, the Browns are primed for two top 10 picks, and four picks within the top 50. In other words, they can not, repeat CAN NOT mess up this opportunity to jumpstart their franchise. An infusion of young, top tier talent is exactly what this franchise needs.With a plethora …

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The Indianapolis Colts announced on Monday that the team has placed defensive lineman Art Jones (groin) on injured reserve and promoted defensive end Kristjan Sokoli from their practice squad in a corresponding roster move.The 30 year old Jones had missed this past weekend’s game against th…

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As the Cleveland Browns continue to limp through a win-less season, the fan base can find some hope with the talent available in the 2017 NFL Draft.The Cleveland Browns are going to have a very busy offseason as they work to rebuild the roster. They’ll likely make some moves via free agency…

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After taking a seat in the shadows for a few season, Doug Marrone has reemerged as a head coach in the NFL.The Jacksonville Jaguars made the move everyone was waiting for on Sunday after a loss to the Houston Texans, firing head coach Gus Bradley. For some reason, they waited to announce who the i…

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The Colts QB did his best to play it cool

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PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) Gus Bradley’s one regret is he won’t be around to see the Jacksonville Jaguars win consistently.

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Christian McCaffrey is skipping the Sun Bowl to ready for the NFL draft. Given that the base criteria for NFL success is good health, who could blame him? 

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The Cowboys RB sent a couple of tweets on their decisions to focus on the NFL Draft.

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars have named Doug Marrone interim coach for the final two games of the season.

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Oh Chiefs Kingdom what a dark Sunday it is when you have the division lead and the No. 2 seed in the morning and suddenly by the end you are back in familiar No. 5.Twitter has been a nasty place for Kansas City Chiefs fans on Sunday night. Blame is being placed in just about everyone’s lap bu…

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Houston Texans owner Bob McNair defended embattled quarterback Brock Osweiler after ugly loss in Green Bay two weeks ago. Now, he’s lauding head coach Bill O’Brien for “gusty call” in benching the team’s high-priced acquisition.We all knew Brock Osweiler was on a short lea…

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars have named Doug Marrone interim coach for the final two games of the season.

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The San Diego Chargers were mathematically eliminated from the playoffs with a Miami Dolphins win on Saturday, however the Chargers were still playing a meaningful game on Sunday taking on the Oakland Raiders at Qualcomm. This game was just as important as any for fans, as well as the team, given th…

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Ezekiel Elliott ran faster after he crossed the goal line than he did looking for a hole to get in the end zone from the 2-yard line. Dallas’ rookie sensation and NFL rushing leader had his eyes on an oversized Salvation Army red kettle in front of the stands. Elliott rushed for a career-high 159 yards and that short score and the Cowboys closed in on home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs with a 26-20 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday night.

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Tom Brady brought a power run game and a sturdier offensive line with him to the Mile High City this time. Brady overcame both a slow start and another dazzling performance by Denver’s defense in New England’s grinding 16-3 win Sunday that secured a first-round bye in the playoffs. It also dealt a crushing blow to the Broncos’ playoff hopes.

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Nightmare matchups for every Super Bowl contender.

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The continuation of the NFL’s oldest rivalry in Week 15 added another exciting chapter to its storied legacy. Unfortunately, the Chicago Bears came up on the short end of the stick after a courageous fourth-quarter comeback against the Green Bay Packers. The 30-27 loss drops the Bears’ r…

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Week 16 is a magical time, something that all fantasy players strive for, yet so very few reach.

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Ohio State’s Gareon Conley is an important part of what is a really talented and effective Buckeyes secondary.Gareon Conley is a young defensive back who has developed into a reliable performer. He has the size, quickness and instincts needed to fit multiple defensive systems. Ohio State rou…

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It’s hard to believe that when the 2016 season started the Miami Dolphins were 1-4 and several missed field goals from being 0-5. Something clicked with the Dolphins after they were blown out by the Titans.The Dolphins control their own fate in the AFC. Win out and they are in. Win one of the…

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