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AP Sports WriterJackson, Ravens play nearly flawlessly during 7-game runBy DAVID GINSBURGBALTIMORE (AP) Perhaps the most impressive aspect of the Baltimore Ravens’ seven-game winning streak and the stellar play of Lamar Jackson is how easily the team and its quarterback have steamrolled several of the best teams in...

Falcons’ Freeman returns to practice, Julio Jones held outFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman has returned to practice for the first time since suffering a sprained foot.Wide receiver Julio Jones, who suffered a shoulder injury in Atlanta's loss to Tampa Bay last week, did...

AP Sports WriterDrew Lock’s status remains prime topic with BroncosBy PAT GRAHAMDENVER (AP) The “Drew Lock” dilemma hangs over the Denver Broncos like the snowstorm that engulfed the city Tuesday.His teammates have their own assessment of the rookie quarterback and his readiness to suit up. They're behind him...

Associated PressBills’ Beasley not dwelling on past ahead of Dallas returnBy MARK LUDWICZAKORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Ahead of his long-awaited return to Dallas, Cole Beasley is having too much fun with his new team to dwell on the past.Beasley's Buffalo Bills (8-3) will head to Dallas to take...

Titans place linebacker Cameron Wake on injured reserveNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans have placed five-time Pro Bowl linebacker Cameron Wake on injured reserve after the 37-year-old veteran was hurt late in their win over the Jaguars.The Titans announced a handful of moves Tuesday.Wake signed a three-year contract...

AP Sports WriterDuck or Rudolph? Steelers facing improbable QB debateBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Mason Rudolph has the pedigree and the pressure. Devlin Hodges has the charisma and the confidence.And their head coach has a very important decision to make between the two young quarterbacks before the Pittsburgh Steelers...

AP Sports WriterInjury issues mount for Dolphins WRs Grant, WilsonBy STEVEN WINEDAVIE, Fla. (AP) Jakeem Grant’s 2019 season was great for 14 seconds.That’s how long it took the Miami Dolphins receiver to return a kickoff 101 yards for a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills in Week 11.Otherwise, this...

AP Sports WriterBrowns emerge from Garrett chaos with legit shot at playoffsBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The controversy-around-every-corner Browns emerged on the other side of the helmet-swinging Myles Garrett maelstrom a more connected team.They bonded during a week loaded with suspensions, appeals, fines, and outside noise by playing an...

AP Sports WriterRedskins enjoy 2nd win, need better with Panthers up nextBy STEPHEN WHYNOASHBURN, Va. (AP) Finally, there was some joy in Landover because the Washington Redskins won a home game.They stumbled to a 19-16 comeback victory against the Detroit Lions, ending a nine-game home losing streak and...

AP Pro Football WriterRaiders come out flat vs Jets before showdown at Kansas CityBy JOSH DUBOWALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) After three straight wins put the Oakland Raiders in good shape in the AFC West playoff race, a flat performance against the New York Jets tempered that talk.While some outsiders...

AP Sports WriterJaguars’ Marrone sticking with staff despite 3-game skidBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Jacksonville Jaguars coach Doug Marrone is sticking with his staff.Marrone said Monday he has no plans to make any changes despite a three-game losing streak in which his team has been seemingly outcoached at...

AP Sports WriterWinless Bengals bench rookie Finley, go back to Andy DaltonBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) With the season slipping away, the Bengals are turning back to Andy Dalton to try to get that elusive first win.Coach Zac Taylor announced Monday that Dalton was returning as the starting quarterback,...