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AP Sports WriterJaguars' Minshew: I'm going to be a great QB in this leagueBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) When asked about finishing with numbers similar to those posted by the first two quarterbacks drafted this year, Gardner Minshew interrupted the question with one correction: ''better.''A sixth-round pick and...

AP Sports WriterBrowns set to interview McDaniels, others for coaching jobBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Jarvis Landry believes he knows what the Browns are missing more than anything else.''Leadership,'' the star wide receiver said Monday.A day after their season of great expectations ended in bitter disappointment, failure and...

AP Pro Football WriterToughest task of all begins now for Jets, GM Joe DouglasBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Get ready, Joe Douglas. All eyes are on you for the next several months.The New York Jets general manager embarks on his first full offseason in charge, with...

AP Sports WriterGiants have fired coach Pat Shurmur, GM Dave Gettleman staysBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Co-owner Steve Tisch is looking to take a greater role in the daily operations of the New York Giants as the organization begins a third coaching search in four years and faces...

The Latest: Kansas City clinches No. 2 seed in AFC after winBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 17 in the NFL (all times EST):4:20 p.m.Kansas City earned the No. 2 seed in the AFC playoff race and clinched a first-round bye after beating the Los Angeles Chargers. The...

AP Sports WriterChiefs top Bolts 31-21 to earn No. 2 seed, first-round byeBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Mecole Hardman returned a kickoff 104 yards for a touchdown, Damien Williams took a handoff 84 yards for another score, and the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Los Angeles Chargers...

AP Sports WriterJets close season with 13-6 win over playoff-bound BillsBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Sam Darnold hit Jamison Crowder for a 1-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter, and the New York Jets avoided finishing their fourth consecutive season with double-digit losses in a 13-6 win...

AP Sports WriterSaints take care of Panthers, still hope for playoff byeBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Even if the 13-3 New Orleans Saints don't get a first-round bye, coach Sean Payton likes his team's chances in the playoffs.The Saints took care of business against the reeling Carolina Panthers...

The Latest: Gurley tops 1,000 yards from scrimmage for yearBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 17 in the NFL (all times EST):5:30 p.m.After a few wrong turns, Rams running back Todd Gurley has topped 1,000 yards from scrimmage for the fifth consecutive season.Gurley had minus-5 yards rushing at...

The Latest: Ravens set NFL yards rushing record for seasonBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 17 in the NFL (all times EST):5:15 p.m.The Baltimore Ravens have set a new NFL record for yards rushing in a season.Baltimore entered its game against Pittsburgh needing 93 yards to eclipse the...

The Latest: Washington's Maurice Smith out with concussionBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 17 in the NFL (all times EST):5 p.m.Washington defensive back Maurice Smith has been ruled out with a concussion after he was taken off the field on a stretcher in the first half against Dallas.Smith...

AP Sports WriterJones' INT return in OT lifts Falcons over Bucs 28-22By FRED GOODALLTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Deion Jones intercepted Jameis Winston on the first play of overtime and returned the ball 28 yards for a touchdown to give the Atlanta Falcons a 28-22 victory over the Tampa Bay...