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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 WriterGiants’ secondary struggles in 19-14 loss to BearsBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Janoris Jenkins committed a costly penalty. Corey Ballentine was dragged into the end zone by Allen Robinson. Jabrill Peppers was sidelined by a hip injury.It was that kind of day for the New York Giants'...

AP Sports WriterDolphins doomed by mistakes in 41-24 loss to BrownsBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Ryan Fitzpatrick got to the postgame interview room doorway and realized he was locked out.It was that kind of day for the Miami Dolphins, and some kind of 37th birthday for Fitzpatrick.Their offense unable...

AP Sports WriterGiants’ secondary struggles in 19-14 loss to BearsBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Janoris Jenkins committed a costly penalty. Corey Ballentine was dragged into the end zone by Allen Robinson. Jabrill Peppers was sidelined by a hip injury.It was that kind of day for the New York Giants'...

AP Pro Football WriterRaiders’ 3-game winning streak comes to halt vs. JetsBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Derek Carr refused to downplay what had just happened to him and the Oakland Raiders.Their three-game winning streak was over - before the third quarter even ended.''We got our butts...

AP Sports WriterThat’s a wrap? Eagles QB Wentz right hand iced after injuryBy DAN GELSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) Carson Wentz walked into the locker room with his right hand behind his back and stuffed inside a pouch. He walked out of the locker room with his hand bandaged in ice.With...

AP Sports WriterLosses adding up for Lions, embattled coach Matt PatriciaBy STEPHEN WHYNOLANDOVER, Md. (AP) The loss of Matthew Stafford to injury continues to take a toll on the Detroit Lions, and the losses on the field keep adding up.Backup quarterback Jeff Driskel threw three interceptions in the...

The Latest: Titans race out to 28-3 lead with 3 quick TDsBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 12 in the NFL (all times EST):5:55 p.m.The Tennessee Titans are rolling over the Jacksonville Jaguars after scoring three touchdowns in the first 4:36 of the third quarter. Derrick Henry scored...

The Latest: Tannehill leaps for TD for TitansBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 12 in the NFL (all times local):5:25 p.m.Ryan Tannehill went to the air to help the Tennessee Titans take a 7-3 halftime lead over the Jacksonville Jaguars.The quarterback who ran hurdles and long jumped in...

The Latest: Panthers, Saints still tied after missed kickBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 12 in the NFL (all times local):4:20 p.m.A rare pass interference-related overturn gave Carolina a new set of downs, but the Panthers couldn't take advantage late in their game at New Orleans.Kyle Allen's third-down...