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TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) A shaky win over Minnesota clinched a playoff berth for the Arizona Cardinals. Now, they're looking to fly much higher.''Somebody texted me, `Hey, you punched your ticket,''' coach Bruce Arians said Friday. ''I said, `Yeah, we're trying to upgrade to first class.'''At 11-2 and winner...

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Doubts and cautious optimism followed Brandon Marshall from Chicago to New York last March.The Jets pulled off a deal to acquire the star wide receiver for a measly fifth-round draft pick. It was considered a bargain, even a steal, but many fans and media...

That glove Peyton Manning has been wearing on his throwing hand will come in quite handy Saturday for what could be the coldest home postseason game in Denver Broncos' history. Those not playing may want to sit on the heated benches -- or next to the electric heaters -- because...

The Baltimore Ravens and the New York Giants will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at MetLife Stadium. Philadelphia at Washington When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, October 16, 2016 Where: FedEx Field, Landover, Maryland Oddsmakers currently have the Giants listed as 3-point favorites versus the Ravens, while the...

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Arizona Cardinals receiver Michael Floyd is active for Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints after missing nearly all of training camp with three dislocated fingers.Tight ends Jermaine Gresham and Troy Niklas are active after being questionable with hamstring injuries.Floyd needed surgery to put his...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Chiefs linebacker Justin Houston will have to wait at least another week before making his season debut after the star pass rusher was ruled out for Sunday's game at Carolina. Houston had surgery to repair his left ACL in February and was removed from the physically...

Terrelle Pryor's 1,007 receiving yards ranked 22nd in the NFL last season, and his 77 catches were 27th, stats accumulated despite playing with five quarterbacks on a team that went 1-15. Still just 27, and coming off his first year as a full-time wideout, Pryor appears to be a player...

Chargers hope to solve fourth-quarter woes vs. RaidersThe Oakland Raiders are displaying that they plan to be a factor in the AFC West.The San Diego Chargers can't say the same because of a penchant for blowing fourth-quarter leads.San Diego (1-3) has blown three leads in the game's final five...

The Cincinnati Bengals and the New England Patriots will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Gillette Stadium. Cincinnati at New England When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, October 16, 2016 Where: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts Oddsmakers currently have the Patriots listed as 8-point favorites versus the Bengals, while...

Minnesota Vikings tailback Adrian Peterson had surgery Thursday to repair a sports hernia, the team announced. It's not clear when the injury occurred during Peterson's MVP season, which also included participation in the Pro Bowl. But the Vikings began listing Peterson on their injury report with an "abdomen" injury before...

The Philadelphia Eagles and the Washington Redskins will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at FedExField. Philadelphia at Washington When: 4:30 PM ET, Saturday, December 20, 2014 Where: FedEx Field, Landover, Maryland TV: 4:30 p.m. ET, NFL Network. LINE: Eagles -7.5. O/U: 50 PREDICTION: Eagles 30, Redskins...

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets have hired former Rams assistant Dennard Wilson as their defensive backs coach. Wilson replaces Joe Danna on Todd Bowles staff, which has five other vacancies, including offensive coordinator after Chan Gailey retired after the season. Wilson was the Rams' defensive backs coach the...