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GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Cardinals are in the middle of the playoff race for the first time in years, while the San Francisco 49ers have been eliminated from the postseason one year after playing in the Super Bowl. Saturday's game between the two teams is yet another example of...

Dolphins leading rusher Gaskin activated from COVID-19 listMIAMI (AP) Miami Dolphins running back Myles Gaskin was activated off the COVID-19 reserve list Wednesday.Gaskin is Miami's leading rusher this season even though he hasn't played since Week 4. He missed four games because of a knee injury and has...

NEW YORK (AP) Quinnen Williams' breakout second NFL season is over. The New York Jets placed the much-improved defensive lineman on injured reserve Wednesday. Williams was dealing with a concussion and a neck injury, both suffered in the team's first victory of the season last Sunday at Los Angeles against...

With the NFL opting not to play a Thursday game on Christmas Eve, it moved the prime-time showcase to late afternoon Friday and sent Minnesota down to New Orleans. The game doesn't have the same headline-grabbing potential with the Saints (10-4) unlikely to secure the NFC's only playoff bye, which...

AP Sports WriterSeahawks' Josh Gordon back on commissioner's exempt listBy TIM BOOTHRENTON, Wash. (AP) Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Josh Gordon will not make his debut this week after he was placed back on the commissioner's exempt list.Seattle coach Pete Carroll said Wednesday he was not at liberty to...

Associated PressHarris in unfamiliar situation facing Broncos for first timeBy DAN GREENSPANCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Chris Harris Jr. did everything during his nine seasons playing cornerback for the Denver Broncos, including winning a Super Bowl and being voted an All-Pro.Everything except play against them.That will change when Harris,...

AP Pro Football WriterDerek Carr upgraded to full participant for RaidersBy JOSH DUBOWQuarterback Derek Carr was a full participant in practice less than a week after leaving a game with a groin injury and could be on target to play this week for the Las Vegas Raiders.Carr's status was...

AP Sports WriterHaskins fined, in line to start for Washington if neededBy STEPHEN WHYNODwayne Haskins was handed a hefty fine Wednesday for partying with several people not wearing a mask but will start at quarterback for Washington on Sunday against Carolina if Alex Smith isn't healthy enough to go.The...

Associated PressMitchell Trubisky, Bears' offense suddenly thrivingBy GENE CHAMBERLAINLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) From the doldrums of three weeks ago to now, the Chicago Bears' offense led by quarterback Mitchell Trubisky has made a major turnaround.After reaching at least 30 points in three straight games for the first time...

AP Sports WriterBrowns to face Jets team that has finally achieved liftoffBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Browns are heading back to the New York area for their second visit around Christmastime. There won't be any holiday-season sightseeing in Manhattan this time, either.And suddenly, it doesn't look like it's...

AP Pro Football WriterHigh-scoring ways has Titans closing in on AFC South titleBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Ryan Tannehill admits he was frustrated not hearing his name called for the AFC's Pro Bowl team in arguably the best season of his career.He had plenty of company in...

AP Sports WriterWhat now? Slumping Steelers searching for answersBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Mike Tomlin, to borrow a phrase, trusts the process. So does Ben Roethlisberger and everyone else on the Pittsburgh Steelers.Yet trusting the reeling AFC North leaders will get things turned around following a third straight loss...