NFL

AP Pro Football WriterA winner: Chiefs vs Saints, with Brees back to face MahomesBy BARRY WILNERA rite of December in the NFL, along with Christmas, Hanukkah and meaningless games for the Jets, Bengals and Lions, is the release of playoff scenarios.Those scenarios become less complicated as the league gets...

AP Pro Football WriterRaiders in midst of another late-season collapseBy JOSH DUBOWA promising start to the season followed by a December collapse.Coach Jon Gruden's third season back on the sideline for the Raiders is looking a lot like his second after they fell for the fourth time in the...

AP Pro Football Writer49ers to finish season playing home games in ArizonaBy JOSH DUBOWThe San Francisco 49ers will finish out the regular season practicing and playing home games in Arizona after a ban on contact sorts in their home county was extended into January.The Niners relocated to Arizona at...

Jaguars could be down starting CBs Jones, Herndon at RavensJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars could be without both starting cornerbacks at Baltimore on Sunday.Coach Doug Marrone ruled out Sidney Jones on Friday because of an Achilles tendon injury and wasn't sure whether Tre Herndon will be cleared...

Haskins to start for Washington vs. Seattle with Smith outASHBURN, Va. (AP) Dwayne Haskins is set to start at quarterback for Washington on Sunday against Seattle because starter Alex Smith is out with a right calf injury.Coach Ron Rivera ruled out Smith and standout rookie running back Antonio...

Lions' Stafford questionable for matchup with TitansALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) Matthew Stafford is questionable for Detroit's game Sunday at Tennessee.Stafford is dealing with thumb and rib injuries, and he was limited in practice Friday. The Lions also listed center Frank Ragnow (throat) as questionable. Wide receiver Kenny Golladay...

AP Sports WriterBust to boom: Reddick's 5-sack day highlights Arizona riseBy DAVID BRANDTLinebacker Haason Reddick doesn't mind admitting he shed a few tears of joy after the brilliant, five-sack afternoon that etched his name into the Cardinals' record books.The emotions were intense for the former 13th overall draft pick...

Dolphins' 3 top pass-catchers questionable for PatriotsMIAMI (AP) The Miami Dolphins' top three pass catchers are questionable for Sunday's game against New England.DeVante Parker (hamstring), Mike Gesicki (shoulder) and Jakeem Grant (hamstring), who rank 1-2-3 in yards receiving this year, all practiced on a limited basis Friday.Six other...

Falcons' Julio Jones out another game with ailing hamstringFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Julio Jones' lingering hamstring injury will keep him from playing in the Atlanta Falcons' home finale.The team ruled Jones out for Sunday's game against Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-5).The Falcons (4-9) also...

AP Pro Football WriterRaiders in midst of another late-season collapseBy JOSH DUBOWA promising start to the season followed by a December collapse.Coach Jon Gruden's third season back on the sideline for the Raiders is looking a lot like his second after they fell for the fourth time in the...

AP Pro Football WriterMcGovern a durable constant on Jets' ever-changing O-lineBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Connor McGovern isn't used to losing. He can't stand it. This dismal season with the New York Jets has taken things to another level.The veteran center describes himself as ''extremely competitive,'' the...

Stafford questionable vs. Titans but C Ragnow ruled outALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) Detroit quarterback Matthew Stafford is questionable for Sunday's game in Tennessee, and Lions center Frank Ragnow has been ruled out because of a throat injury that has him trying not to talk to protect his vocal...