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AP Sports WriterWorn out? Loss puts Kitchens’ future with Browns in jeopardyBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Browns coach Freddie Kitchens swears he’s not anxious about his fashion choices or future.Maybe he should be. They’re both under heavy scrutiny.On Sunday, the Browns’ playoff hopes took a devastating hit with...

AP Pro Football WriterMistakes doom Raiders in 2nd straight lopsided lossBy JOSH DUBOWALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders are greatly improved in coach Jon Gruden's second season back on the sideline.That doesn't mean they have enough talent to overcome the type of mistakes they made in their latest...

AP Sports WriterMoving on from QB Nick Foles would be costly for JaguarsBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars are seemingly stuck with another expensive quarterback mistake.The Jaguars benched veteran Nick Foles for the final four games of the season Monday, switching to rookie sensation Gardner Minshew...

AP Sports WriterJackson, Ravens beat 49ers 20-17 to extend win streak to 8By DAVID GINSBURGBALTIMORE (AP) Neither rain, wind nor the San Francisco 49ers’ top-ranked defense could prevent Lamar Jackson from guiding the Baltimore Ravens to their franchise-record eighth straight win.Jackson weathered miserable conditions to run for 101...

The Latest: Redskins linebacker ejected for hit on OlsenBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 13 in the NFL (all times EST):---3:45 p.m.Redskins linebacker Ryan Anderson has been ejected from Washington's game against the Panthers after delivering a helmet-to-helmet hit on tight end Greg Olsen.Olsen was taken to the...

AP Pro Football WriterRookie QB Drew Lock starting for Broncos vs. ChargersBy ARNIE STAPLETONDENVER (AP) Drew Lock made his NFL debut Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers moments after the team tweeted a photo of the rookie quarterback with the headline “ Locked in.”The second-round pick from Missouri...

The Latest:By The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 13 in the NFL (all times EST):---5:03 p.m.The Chiefs lead the Raiders 7-0 after the first quarter of their pivotal AFC West showdown.Kansas City came into the game 7-4 and Oakland 6-5, and the Chiefs already have beaten the Raiders on...

The Latest: Facing NFL’s worst pass D just what Goff neededBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 13 in the NFL (all times EST):---5:28 p.m.Facing the NFL's worst pass defense turned out to be just what Jared Goff and the Los Angeles Rams needed.Goff has thrown for 322 yards...

AP Sports WriterBag of tricks helps Dolphins rally past Eagles 37-31By STEVEN WINEMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) DeVante Parker made two acrobatic touchdown receptions and kicker Jason Sanders also had a circus-like scoring catch to help the Miami Dolphins rally past the slumping Philadelphia Eagles 37-31 Sunday.Miami overcame a...

The Latest: Up 21-0 against Raiders, Chiefs taking controlBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 13 in the NFL (all times EST):---5:50 p.m.The Chiefs have seized control of their game against Oakland by taking a 21-0 lead into halftime, and possibly the AFC West as well.Patrick Mahomes has touchdowns...

AP Sports WriterOptimistic 49ers undeterred by close loss to Ravens on roadBy DAVID GINSBURGBALTIMORE (AP) The San Francisco 49ers proved Sunday they can hang with an elite team on the road.Next step? Showing they can beat the NFL's best away from home.''We had every chance to win that...

The Latest: Broncos kicker wanted to try 64-yard field goalBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 13 in the NFL (all times EST):---6:05 p.m.Broncos kicker Brandon McManus isn't happy Denver passed up on a long field goal just before halftime.How unhappy? He threw his helmet in frustration.McManus trotted out...