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AP Sports WriterGiants in playoff hunt, riding longest win streak since '16By TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) If the New York Giants are to get back to the playoffs for the first time since 2016, they have to start beating teams with winning records.The Giants (4-7) got back...

AP Pro Football WriterDarnold a dud in return as Jets stall again, fall to 0-11By DENNIS WASZAK Jr.EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) There was some hope - albeit just a glimmer - coming in for the New York Jets.Sam Darnold was back at quarterback after a two-game absence with...

The Latest: Hill up to 261 yards receiving, 3 TDs for ChiefsBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 12 in the NFL (all times EST):---6:25 p.m.Patrick Mahomes and Tyreek Hill are putting on quite a show.Mahomes and Hill connected for their third touchdown of the day, giving the Kansas...

AP Sports WriterGruden apologizes to 'Raider nation' after ugly loss in ATLBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) Jon Gruden felt an apology was appropriate after his Raiders set season highs for penalties, turnovers and sacks allowed.The Las Vegas coach also was looking to quickly erase Sunday's 43-6 loss to the...

AP Pro Football WriterJaguars fire GM Dave Caldwell following 10th straight lossBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars fired general manager Dave Caldwell on Sunday after the team's 10th consecutive loss, sending a clear message that the small-market franchise is headed in a new direction.It was a...

The Latest: QB-less offense not going well for BroncosBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 12 in the NFL (all times EST):6 p.m.The Denver Broncos have finally completed a pass, but they have a big hole to climb out of against New Orleans. All four of Denver's quarterbacks are...

AP Pro Football WriterJaguars fire GM Dave Caldwell following 10th straight lossBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars fired general manager Dave Caldwell on Sunday after the team's 10th consecutive loss and sending a clear message that the small-market franchise is headed in a new direction.It was...

The Jacksonville Jaguars say they have fired general manager Dave CaldwellJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars say they have fired general manager Dave Caldwell.

The Latest: San Francisco's Taylor carted off with injuryBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 12 in the NFL (all times EST):5:40 p.m.San Francisco nickel back Jamar Taylor has left the field on a cart at SoFi Stadium late in the first half of a defense-dominated game between NFC...

The Latest: Hill's big quarter puts Chiefs up 17-0By The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 12 in the NFL (all times EST):---5:15 p.m.Kansas City is off to a blazing start against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, with Tyreek Hill catching seven passes for 203 yards and two touchdowns in the...

The Latest: Turnovers aplenty for Rams, 49ersBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 12 in the NFL (all times EST):---4:50 p.m.The Rams and the 49ers have combined for four turnovers in the first quarter at SoFi Stadium, which ended with San Francisco leading Los Angeles 7-3.Jared Goff and Nick...

AP Pro Football WriterAP source: All Broncos QBs pulled out of practice over virusBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Denver Broncos quarterbacks Drew Lock, his backup Brett Rypien and practice squad member Blake Bortles were pulled off the practice field Saturday and sent home over concerns about their contact...