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AP Sports WriterLions QB Stafford sits out practice after missing startBy LARRY LAGEDETROIT (AP) Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford did not practice with teammates a few days after hip and back injuries stopped his streak of 139 consecutive starts counting the playoffs.Stafford watched Wednesday as quarterbacks Jeff Driskel...

AP Sports WriterPanthers looking for more out of top receiver D.J. MooreBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Panthers want more out of third-year receiver D.J. Moore.Moore is coming off a solid season a year ago with 87 receptions for 1,175 receiving yards and four touchdowns, averaging 13.5 yards...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Ex-Redskins become 'Washington Football Team'By STEPHEN WHYNOThe NFL team formerly known as the Redskins will go by the Washington Football Team until a new name is chosen, a person with knowledge of the move told The Associated Press.The person spoke to the AP on condition...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Browns restructure DE Olivier Vernon's contractBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Cleveland Browns have renegotiated defensive end Olivier Vernon's massive contract for next season, a person familiar with the talks told the Associated Press on Tuesday.Vernon's future with the Browns seemed uncertain as he was...

The Latest: Rams defense handling Cardinals in first halfBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 13 in the NFL (all times EST):---5:50 p.m.The Los Angeles Rams' defense is making life tough for quarterback Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals.Arizona jumped out to a 7-0 lead on the first possession...

The WASHINGTON and the PHILADELPHIA will both be gunning for a victory on 1/3/2021 at 1:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. WASHINGTON vs PHILADELPHIA When: 1/3/2021 1:00 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 101 WASHINGTON -4.5 (-110) 43.5 (-110) 160 -180 102 PHILADELPHIA TV: 1:00 PM LINE: -4.5 PREDICTION: PHILADELPHIA , WASHINGTON Oddsmakers currently have the PHILADELPHIA listed as -4.5 point favorites versus the WASHINGTON,...

AP Sports WriterGiants' playoff chances grow dimmer with 3rd straight lossBy DAVID GINSBURGBALTIMORE (AP) In a bid to keep their playoff hopes alive, the New York Giants needed at least one of two things to happen against Baltimore: Their recently hobbled quarterback had to efficiently direct a foundering...

AP Pro Football WriterDerrick Henry poised to repeat as NFL's rushing leaderBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Derrick Henry has been running into lots of NFL records, and now he's a game away from joining another exclusive group.Only six men have led the NFL in rushing in consecutive...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans are getting at least one of their kickers back for the regular-season finale at Houston. The Titans (10-5) activated three-time Pro Bowl punter Brett Kern from the Reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday after he was placed on that list Tuesday. Four-time Pro Bowl kicker Stephen Gostkowski...

AP Pro Football WriterBrady, Mahomes have mastered the art of avoiding the sackBy DAVE CAMPBELLNo matter how many times Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes might find themselves pressured by a pass rusher during the Super Bowl on Sunday, there's an exceptionally strong chance that they'll find a way to...

NEW ORLEANS (AP) A person familiar with the situation says the New Orleans Saints have agreed to acquire veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater from the New York Jets for a draft pick. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the trade has not been announced. While record-setting...

The SEATTLE and the CHICAGO will both be gunning for a victory on 9/17/2018 at 8:15 PM when they meet in a game matchup. SEATTLE vs CHICAGO When: 8:15 PM ET, Monday, September 17, 2018 Where: Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois ROT TEAM PS OU ML 289 SEATTLE -3.5 (-110) 43 (-110) 140 -160 290 CHICAGO TV: 8:15 PM LINE: -3.5 PREDICTION: CHICAGO , SEATTLE Oddsmakers currently have the CHICAGO listed as -3.5 point...