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AP Sports WriterLions retain GM Bob Quinn and coach Matt Patricia for 2020By LARRY LAGEDETROIT (AP) The Detroit Lions are retaining general manager Bob Quinn and coach Matt Patricia for the 2020 season.The team made the announcement Tuesday, ending speculation about the franchise's plans with Quinn and Patricia.Detroit...

Associated PressBears find meaning in final games without playoffsBy GENE CHAMBERLAINLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) ??? The playoffs are out of the picture for the Chicago Bears after Sunday's 21-13 loss to the Green Bay Packers.Matt Nagy's second season as coach had resulted in a 7-7 record but nothing will...

AP Pro Football WriterCowboys find running roots as playoff chase goes to PhillyBy SCHUYLER DIXONFRISCO, Texas (AP) Dak Prescott threw deep and incomplete on a fairly short third down right after Ezekiel Elliott had run for 7 yards on Dallas' first possession against the Los Angeles Rams.For a...

AP Sports WriterWinston making compelling argument to remain with BuccaneersBy FRED GOODALLJameis Winston is building a convincing case for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers retaining him as their franchise quarterback.The NFL passing yardage leader is in the final year of the contract he signed as the No. 1 overall pick...

AP Pro Football'Funky season' provides Jets early evaluating for next yearBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Jonotthan Harrison entered training camp as the New York Jets' center, eager to establish himself as a reliable starter.It all changed in a snap in early August when Ryan Kalil was lured...

AP Sports WriterTexans can clinch AFC South with win on SaturdayBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) The Houston Texans beat the Tennessee Titans on Sunday to retain control of the AFC South and bounce back after an embarrassing loss to Denver.Now they're looking to build on that win on Saturday...

AP Sports WriterJaguars need to find way to keep Yannick Ngakoue beyond 2020By MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Defensive end Yannick Ngakoue is essentially guaranteeing himself another year with the Jacksonville Jaguars.Ngakoue has six sacks in the past seven games, showing he's fully recovered from a hamstring injury that...

AP Sports WriterJaguars need to find way to keep Yannick Ngakoue beyond 2020By MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Defensive end Yannick Ngakoue is essentially guaranteeing himself another year with the Jacksonville Jaguars.Ngakoue has six sacks in the past seven games, showing he's fully recovered from a hamstring injury that...

AP Sports WriterRare win rejuvenates Cardinals for final two weeksBy DAVID BRANDTTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) It took 14 games, but the Arizona Cardinals finally put together an impressive all-around performance during Sunday's 38-24 victory over the Cleveland Browns.The win snapped a six-game losing streak and provided much-needed momentum as...

Falcons' McKinley done for season with shoulder injuryBy The Associated PressFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Falcons defensive end Takk McKinley is out for the final two games of the season with a shoulder injury.Coach Dan Quinn confirmed Monday that McKinley will go on season-ending injured reserve after leaving Atlanta's...

AP Pro Football WriterGruden: NFL apologized for blown call in Raiders lossBy JOSH DUBOWALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) Coach Jon Gruden apologized to the fans after losing the final game in Oakland and the NFL apologized to the Raiders for a blown call that contributed to the loss.None of that...

Raiders greats help celebrate final game in OaklandBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 15 in the NFL (all times EST):5:45 p.m.The Raiders showed a highlight video of their history at halftime in their final scheduled game in Oakland before moving to Las Vegas.Dozens of former Raiders players including...