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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...

AP Sports WriterFalcons' Quinn saved job with strong finish, players'supportBy CHARLES ODUMFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Dan Quinn can't wait for the chance to prove he has learned from mistakes made in 2019.Support from a patient Atlanta Falcons owner, Arthur Blank, and Quinn's players helped to make that second...

Saints add receiver Humphrey, fullback OrtizMETAIRIE, La. (AP) The New Orleans Saints promoted receiver Lil’Jordan Humphrey from the practice squad to the active roster and signed fullback Ricky Ortiz in advance of Sunday's regular-season finale at Carolina.The 6-foot-4 Humphrey is a rookie out of Texas whose preseason highlights...

Jets put Compton, Lewis on IR; claim Travis, promote BradenFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets placed starting guards Tom Compton and Alex Lewis on injured reserve a day before the team's season finale at Buffalo.Both players had been previously ruled out for Sunday's game against the...

AP Sports WriterGoing for it: Saints could clinch 1st-round byeBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Don't tell Sean Payton the Saints' chances of earning a first-round bye in the NFC playoffs are a long shot.New Orleans' 13th-year coach said his team if preparing to go all out Sunday to...

Khan to meet with Jaguars staff before making any changesJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan will meet with his football staff, including coach Doug Marrone, next week before making any potential changes.Khan's spokesman, Jim Woodcock, made the announcement Saturday in response to an ESPN reporter's tweet,...

Jaguars downgrade RB Fournette to doubtful with illnessJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette is doubtful to play in the team's season finale against Indianapolis because of an illness.Fournette posted a message on Twitter saying he won't be able to play ''due to the flu I...

Jaguars downgrade RB Fournette to doubtful with illnessJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette is doubtful to play in the team's season finale against Indianapolis because of an illness.Fournette posted a message on Twitter saying he won't be able to play ''due to the flu I...

Jaguars downgrade RB Fournette to doubtful with illnessJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette is doubtful to play in the team's season finale against Indianapolis because of an illness.The Jaguars (5-10) downgraded Fournette on Saturday, a day before hosting the Colts (7-8). They also ruled out...

Jaguars downgrade RB Fournette to doubtful with illnessJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette is doubtful to play in the team's season finale against Indianapolis because of an illness.The Jaguars (5-10) downgraded Fournette on Saturday, a day before hosting the Colts (7-8). They also ruled out...

AP Pro Football Writer49ers-Seahawks prime-time showdown highlights Week 17By DENNIS WASZAK Jr.The return of Beast Mode. A division title on the line. Possible home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs.Those are the intriguing story lines of the juiciest matchup of the NFL's final week of the regular season. The San...