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PHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia Eagles aren't going to the playoffs for the first time since Doug Pederson's first season as coach in 2016 and he's confident he'll stick around to get them back to the postseason. The Eagles (4-10-1) were the first team eliminated in the woeful NFC East, which...

AP Sports WriterSaints look to improve playoff position vs. rival PanthersBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The New Orleans Saints have already secured the NFC South title for a fourth straight season. Now they're hoping for a little more.The Saints can still earn the NFC's top seed - and...

The Latest: Rams backup QB Wolford starts against SeahawksBy The Associated PressThe Latest on wild-card Saturday in the NFL playoffs (all times EST)4:40 p.m.The NFC wild card weekend is under way with the Los Angeles Rams visiting the Seattle Seahawks and John Wolford is getting the start for the...

The OAKLAND and the LA CHARGERS will both be gunning for a victory on 10/7/2018 at 4:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. OAKLAND vs LA CHARGERS When: 4:05 PM ET, Sunday, October 7, 2018 Where: StubHub Center, Carson, California ROT TEAM PS OU ML 467 OAKLAND -5 (-110) 52.5 (-110) 170 -200 468 LA CHARGERS TV: 4:05 PM LINE: -5 PREDICTION: LA CHARGERS , OAKLAND Oddsmakers currently have the LA...

The BUFFALO and the INDIANAPOLIS will both be gunning for a victory on 10/21/2018 at 1:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. BUFFALO BILLS vs INDIANAPOLIS COLTS When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, October 21, 2018 Where: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana ROT TEAM PS OU ML 461 BUFFALO -6.5 (-110) 43 (-110) 220 -260 462 INDIANAPOLIS TV: 1:00 PM LINE: -6.5 PREDICTION: INDIANAPOLIS , BUFFALO Oddsmakers currently have the INDIANAPOLIS...

The ATLANTA and the GREEN BAY will both be gunning for a victory on 12/9/2018 at 1:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. ATLANTA FALCONS vs GREEN BAY PACKERS When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, December 9, 2018 Where: Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin ROT TEAM PS OU ML 111 ATLANTA -5 (-110) 50 (-110) 170 -200 112 GREEN BAY TV: 1:00 PM LINE: -5 PREDICTION: GREEN BAY , ATLANTA Oddsmakers currently...

The BUFFALO and the NEW ENGLAND will both be gunning for a victory on 12/28/2020 at 8:15 PM when they meet in a game matchup. BUFFALO vs NEW ENGLAND When: 12/28/2020 8:15 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 481 BUFFALO 7 (-110) 46 (-110) -280 230 482 NEW ENGLAND TV: 8:15 PM LINE: 7 PREDICTION: NEW ENGLAND , BUFFALO Oddsmakers currently have the NEW ENGLAND listed as 7...

NEW ENGLAND (3-2) at NEW YORK JETS (3-2) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS OPENING LINE - New England by 8 RECORD VS. SPREAD - New England 2-3, New York 3-2 SERIES RECORD - Patriots lead 61-54-1 LAST MEETING - Patriots beat Jets 41-3, Dec. 24, 2016 LAST WEEK - Patriots beat Buccaneers 19-14; Jets beat...

Associated PressMatt Stafford has modest goals for Lions offense vs. RaidersBy MICHAEL WAGAMANNAPA, Calif. (AP) Because he isn't likely to play more than a series or two in Friday's preseason opener, Detroit quarterback Matt Stafford has a few modest goals for the Lions offense.''Just execute and communicate at...

AP Sports WriterPlacekicker Rosas need to improve to keep job with GiantsBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Aldrick Rosas can't have a repeat of last season if he wants to remain the New York Giants' placekicker.The 23-year-old from Southern Oregon might have been the biggest surprise of training...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) On a sweltering late-summer afternoon, more than 6,000 fans trekked north on Interstate 29 to see the Kansas City Chiefs participate in a training-camp practice at Missouri Western State University. More specifically, to see Patrick Mahomes II participate in practice. The Chiefs' first-round pick in last year's...

AP Pro Football WriterColumn: NFL keeps open pipeline for game officialsBy BARRY WILNERNEW YORK (AP) One NFL fan is enraged by a penalty flag he sees fly on TV. He turns to the woman next to him and asks, ''Where do they get these guys?''Replay then proves the...