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AP Sports WriterAaron Jones leads Packers past Washington, 20-15By KEITH JENKINSGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Aaron Jones rushed for a season-high 134 yards and a touchdown on just 16 carries, Aaron Rodgers threw for 195 yards and the Green Bay Packers did enough to beat the Washington Redskins 20-15...

The Latest: Ravens clinch playoff berth, win AFC NorthBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 14 in the NFL (all times EST):4:45 p.m.The Baltimore Ravens clinched the AFC North title with a 24-17 win over the Buffalo Bills. Lamar Jackson threw three touchdown passes in leading the Ravens (11-2)...

The Latest: Lock wins 1st road start in 38-24 rout of TexansBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 14 in the NFL (all times EST):4:18 p.m.Drew Lock has become the first Denver Broncos rookie quarterback to win each of his first two starts since his boss, John Elway did...

Patriots re-sign kicker Nick Folk, release DL Albert HugginsFOXBOROUGH, Mass/ (AP) The Patriots have re-signed kicker Nick Folk a week after releasing him following an emergency appendectomy.Kai Forbath was signed to replace him but was released Monday after he missed an extra point in the Patriots' loss to...

Lions, coach, GM fined for violating injury reporting policyNEW YORK (AP) The Detroit Lions have been fined $75,000 for violating the NFL's injury report policy before quarterback Matthew Stafford missed a Nov. 10 game at Chicago.The league confirmed the fine Saturday, saying the team failed to properly update...

AP Pro Football WriterJets rule out RB Le'Veon Bell vs. Dolphins with illnessBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Jets running back Le'Veon Bell has been ruled out for New York's game against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday because of an illness.Bell practiced fully on Wednesday, but then sat...

Lions, coach, GM fined for violating injury reporting policyNEW YORK (AP) The NFL confirmed the Detroit Lions have been fined $75,000 for violating the league's injury reporting policy.Head coach Matt Patricia also was fined $25,000 and general manager Bob Quinn received a $10,000 penalty.The fines were levied for...

Falcons P Matt Bosher back to IR after re-injuring groinFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Atlanta Falcons punter Matt Bosher is done for the season after re-injuring his right groin.Bosher was activated from injured reserve on Monday and expected to play for the first time since Week 4 when the...

Panthers sign linebacker Shaq Thompson to 4-year extensionCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Panthers have signed Shaq Thompson to a four-year extension, keeping the linebacker under contract through the 2023 season.Thompson began his career in Thomas Davis' shadows but has since emerged as a reliable starter.The five-year NFL veteran is...

AP Pro Football WriterPatriots-Chiefs rematch headlines Week 14By ROB MAADDIBeating the New England Patriots has been the primary focus for the Kansas City Chiefs since losing the AFC championship game last January.The Chiefs had home-field advantage and NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes but the Patriots escaped Arrowhead Stadium with a...

AP Sports WriterChiefs head into Patriots showdown with ground game in fluxBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Kansas City Chiefs will head into arguably their biggest game of the season Sunday in New England with the very real possibility that their leading rusher could be a running...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL At 100: Rooney Rule has its positives and its faultsBy BARRY WILNERIn 2003, the NFL had three minority head coaches: future Pro Football Hall of Famer Tony Dungy, Herman Edwards and Marvin Lewis.In the 12 previous seasons, there had been six. Total.Considering that the majority...