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AP Sports WriterBrowns get to practice as 'weight' of Steelers game sinks inBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Cleveland Browns rang in the new year by practicing. With everything else that transpired over the past week, that was a major victory.They'll go for an even bigger one Sunday.After days...

Chargers' Bosa, Allen among 6 starters ruled out vs. ChiefsCOSTA MESA, Calif (AP) The Los Angeles Chargers will be without six starters, including both of their Pro Bowl selections, for Sunday's season finale at Kansas City.Wide receiver Keenan Allen has been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Allen, who...

AP Sports WriterWashington gets 2nd chance to win NFC East at PhiladelphiaBy STEPHEN WHYNOThe last time Washington faced Philadelphia, the quarterbacks were Dwayne Haskins and Carson Wentz, and the Eagles were the team with playoff expectations.''It feels like five years ago,'' Washington offensive coordinator Scott Turner said.Week 1 was...

AP Pro Football WriterJets' playmaking D-Line a big-time building block for futureBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) The big boys up front on the New York Jets' defensive line have been a jumbo-sized bright spot this season.Stuffing runs, pressuring quarterbacks and busting up plays in the backfield have...

Seahawks to rest TE Greg Olsen for Week 17 vs. 49ersRENTON, Wash. (AP) The Seattle Seahawks will rest veteran tight end Greg Olsen for Sunday's regular-season finale against San Francisco.Seattle coach Pete Carroll said Friday that Olsen ''tweaked'' his foot last week against the Los Angeles Rams. Olsen...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL races go down to the wire in AFC South and NFC EastBy BARRY WILNERAs the calendar turns to 2021, the NFL is experiencing pretty much what it covets. Try two division races, and five wild-card berths out of six still undecided.Not to go unnoticed, naturally,...

AP Sports WriterGailey's soft spot for Buffalo ends with Miami needing a winBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) There are two Buffalo-related memories Dolphins offensive coordinator Chan Gailey would prefer not be brought up as Miami travels to face the Bills and needing only a win to clinch...

AP Sports WriterCowboys, Giants need a win and Washington loss for playoffsBy TOM CANAVANPlaying with a backup quarterback and a defense that's finally found itself, the Dallas Cowboys are the hottest team in the NFC East entering the final weekend of the regular season.It might not be good enough...

AP Sports WriterLaFleur says Harrison might make his Packers debut on SundayBy STEVE MEGARGEEGreen Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur says there's a possibility newly acquired defensive tackle Damon ''Snacks'' Harrison could play in the team's regular-season finale Sunday at Chicago.The Packers claimed Harrison off waivers from the Seattle Seahawks...

AP Sports WriterSaints look to improve playoff position vs. rival PanthersBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The New Orleans Saints have already secured the NFC South title for a fourth straight season. Now they're hoping for a little more.The Saints can still earn the NFC's top seed - and...

AP Sports WriterRams, Cardinals reach crucial finale with QBs in spotlightBy GREG BEACHAMINGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) Sean McVay spent the final week of the regular season worrying about how to put together an offensive game plan for his slumping Los Angeles Rams without their leading passer, rusher and receiver...

AP Sports WriterRed-hot Buccaneers not looking past Falcons to playoffsBy FRED GOODALLTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Bruce Arians is not ready to reflect on the challenge of transforming the Tampa Bay Buccaneers into winners.With the 68-year-old coach and six-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady leading the way, the Bucs (10-5)...