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AP Sports WriterSeahawks getting healthy with return of Carson, GriffinBy TIM BOOTHRENTON, Wash. (AP) Coming off a long weekend break, the Seattle Seahawks had a welcome sight at practice Tuesday.For the first time in a month, running back Chris Carson was a healthy participant, just one of a...

AP Sports WriterJudge offers no specifics on firing of O-Line coach ColomboBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) New York Giants coach Joe Judge would not disclose why offensive line coach Marc Colombo was fired last week, other than to say it was in the best interest of the...

AP Pro Football WriterLearning Vikings defense takes another lesson in defeatBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) For the sixth time in the last eight games, the Minnesota Vikings had their under-construction defense on the field down the stretch on Sunday with the opportunity to seal a victory.Three times, this group...

AP Sports WriterPackers' recent performances reveal their inconsistencyBy STEVE MEGARGEEThe good news for the Green Bay Packers is that they still hold a two-game edge over Chicago Bears in the NFC North heading into their Sunday night showdown.But that healthy lead can't cover up all this team's flaws.The Packers...

AP Sports WriterIt's looking like a different kind of December for PatriotsBy JIMMY GOLENWell, at least the New England Patriots have plenty of experience playing in meaningless December games.The 11-time defending AFC East champions may still have a mathematical chance of making the playoffs this season. But for all...

AP Pro Football WriterRaiders fall short at end in prime-time showdown vs. ChiefsBy JOSH DUBOWDerek Carr and the Las Vegas Raiders went toe to toe in splitting two games with Patrick Mahomes and the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs.If the Raiders want to get another chance at...

AP Sports WriterSinking Ravens have Ingram, Dobbins test positive for COVIDBy DAVID GINSBURGThe Baltimore Ravens experienced another outbreak of COVID-19 on Monday, providing an additional burden for a team that's trending downward following a 5-1 start.Coach John Harbaugh said running backs Mark Ingram and J.K. Dobbins have tested positive...

AP Sports WriterRookies make big impact as Colts stay in playoff contentionBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) As safety Julian Blackmon studied his new Indianapolis Colts playbook last spring, one thought kept running through his mind: Defensive Rookie of the Year.Even though he was still rehabbing from a torn anterior...

AP Pro Football WriterFangio's patience with Lock pays off in big win for BroncosBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Good thing Vic Fangio doesn't have a quick hook.His patience with his young quarterback paid off in the Denver Broncos' biggest win of the season.Drew Lock got off to another...

AP Sports WriterDolphins' Tagovailoa will try to bounce back from benchingBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) The masked man standing idly on the sideline in the final minutes of the Miami Dolphins' first loss since early October no longer looked so much like a surefire franchise quarterback.Tua Tagovailoa's benching ...

AP Sports WriterBills tight end Sweeney diagnosed with inflamed heartBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Bills tight end Tommy Sweeney will miss the remainder of the season after being diagnosed with an inflamed heart, which is considered a COVID-19 aftereffect.Coach Sean McDermott provided the update on Monday as...

AP Sports Writer'See ya next year:' Burrow injury derails Bengals seasonBy STEPHEN WHYNOLANDOVER, Md. (AP) Joe Burrow couldn't put any weight on his left leg as he was helped onto a cart. Cincinnati Bengals teammates and Washington opponents flooded over to show support before he was driven off.A...