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AP Sports WriterBengals keep getting uglier in another season to forgetBy MITCH STACYCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) The Cincinnati Bengals keep following the same script week after frustrating week: Generate a touchdown early, maybe grab the lead, and then watch it fade away in an ugly second half.Cincinnati was true...

AP Pro Football WriterJets fire Gregg Williams after call on defense costs 1st winBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Adam Gase thought through the final agonizing moments of the New York Jets' stunning loss and tried to not make a rash decision.The coach got a little bit of...

AP Sports WriterBryant and Ravens take on Cowboys in rare Tuesday night gameBy DAVID GINSBURGFormer Dallas Cowboys star Dez Bryant has provided depth and experience at wide receiver for the Baltimore Ravens following his return from a two-year hiatus.His numbers have thus far been lackluster, a word that also...

The Latest: Rodgers is 1st QB with 5 seasons of 35 TD passesBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 13 in the NFL (all times EST):---5:40 p.m.Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has become the first player in NFL history to throw at least 35 touchdown passes in five...

AP Sports WriterLate fumble leads to loss as Texans fall to Colts 26-20By KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) Deshaun Watson sat alone on the bench, a towel covering his face and his head in his hands for several minutes on Sunday after yet another frustrating loss by the Houston Texans.This...

AP Pro Football WriterBad defensive call leads to Jets' latest heartbreaking lossBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Marcus Maye trudged off the field, a towel draped over his head and covering up the disappointment of another brutal loss.After the game, the stunned New York Jets safety hid...

The Latest: Hurts makes appearance in 2nd half for EaglesBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 13 in the NFL (all times EST):---6:30 p.m.Jalen Hurts has entered the game for the Philadelphia Eagles.The Eagles had Hurts run the offense for their entire second possession of the third quarter after...

The Latest: Packers' Rodgers reaches 400-TD milestoneBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 13 in the NFL (all times EST):---6:20 p.m.Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has thrown his third touchdown pass of the game to increase his career total to 400, making him only the seventh NFL player...

AP Sports WriterFalcons come up short as Ryan's Hail Mary falls flatBy GEORGE HENRYATLANTA (AP) Matt Ryan gave it one last heave to the end zone, hoping Julio Jones would be able to make a miracle play for the Atlanta Falcons.It didn't happen.Ryan and Jones couldn't connect on...

AP Sports WriterBears on 6-game skid after blowing late lead against LionsBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Mitchell Trubisky made a critical mistake. Chicago's defense struggled once again. A blocked extra point was costly.The Bears did what bad teams do in their sixth consecutive loss - increasing the likelihood of...

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 Latest: Seahawks lead Giants 5-0 at the halfBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 13 in the NFL (all times EST):---5:35 p.m.The New York Giants' defense is doing its part to fluster the Seattle Seahawks to keep hanging around in the matchup of first-place teams in the NFC.The...