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ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders are going with rookie Connor Cook at quarterback in their wild-card game against the Texans. Oakland coach Jack Del Rio announced the decision in a conference call with reporters in Houston on Wednesday. Cook gets the nod with Pro Bowler Derek Carr out with a...

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) Star Chicago receiver Alshon Jeffery was suspended Monday for four games without pay for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances, the latest staggering blow for the reeling Bears. It was another dose of bad news for a team that lost several players to injuries in...

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) With Tom Brady under center, the Patriots have always had one of the NFL's best passing games. But New England is starting its playoff run with unprecedented efficiency. The Patriots set an NFL record this season by throwing just two interceptions . The previous record for fewest...

Taking over 49 here.  This will be a shootout as both teams need a win.

49ers are a mess. Teddy B, the real deal, as the Vickings will be improved this season. I see a big road win for Minnesota in prime time Monday Night football. Vikings -1 Score: 3-20  

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Cardinals already were having problems protecting Carson Palmer. Now they must deal with the loss of Jared Veldheer. The 6-foot-8, 321-pound left tackle is out for the season with a torn triceps, an injury that occurred in the Cardinals' 30-20 loss at Carolina two weekends...

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The Denver Broncos promoted linebacker Quentin Gause to their active roster Saturday and placed wide receiver Marlon Brown on injured reserve on the eve of their game at Tennessee. Gause is a rookie from Rutgers who spent the last eight weeks on Denver's practice squad. He also...

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears have signed quarterback Mark Sanchez, who is expected to back up Mike Glennon next season. The Bears announced the one-year contract Friday. Chicago is coming off a season in which it went 3-13 and finished last in the NFC North. The Bears cut quarterback...

The fans at Gillette Stadium will be treated to a game between the Baltimore Ravens and the New England Patriots when they take their seats on Sunday. Baltimore at New England When: 6:30 PM ET, Sunday, January 20, 2013 Where: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts TV: 6:30 p.m. ET, CBS. Line: Patriots -9, O/U...

The fantasy playoffs are here with Week 14 serving as the first round in many leagues. No matter your format, though, we're at the point where every fantasy matchup can put you closer to a title or end your season. While these are the most pressure-filled decisions of the season, you...

A person familiar with the search says the Jacksonville Jaguars have hired Doug Marrone as head coach and brought back Tom Coughlin in an executive role. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team has not announced the hiring. ESPN first reported Marrone had been chosen to replace...

Taking under 43 in this one.  Ravens D controls the tempo.