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AP Pro Football WriterTop to bottom, 1st-round QBs impacted NFL along with othersBy SCHUYLER DIXONFrom Baker Mayfield at the top of the first round to Lamar Jackson at the bottom, rookie quarterbacks had an impact, one way or another, in their NFL debuts.And don't forget some of the players,...

AP Pro Football WriterLindsay heads the list of undrafted rookies making impactBy ROB MAADDIPhillip Lindsay didn't receive an invitation to the NFL scouting combine and his name wasn't called during the draft.Motivated by the snub, he made history.The talented Denver Broncos running back became the first undrafted offensive player...

AP Pro Football WriterTop to bottom, 1st-round QBs impacted NFL along with othersBy SCHUYLER DIXONFrom Baker Mayfield at the top of the first round to Lamar Jackson at the bottom, rookie quarterbacks had an impact, one way or another, in their NFL debuts.And don't forget some of the players,...

AP Pro Football WriterSmith-Schuster goes from promise to regretBy ARNIE STAPLETONJuJu Smith-Schuster began Week 16 with a promise to tough it out for all those fantasy football owners trying to win their league championships. He ended it with an apology for a mistake that might have wrecked Pittsburgh's playoff...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos assured of 1st consecutive losing years since 71-72By JOSH DUBOWOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) While the Oakland Raiders celebrated with their fans following the possible final game at the Coliseum, the Denver Broncos trudged off the field with a lowly distinction.For the first time in 46...

The Latest: Eagles rally to stay alive in NFC playoff chaseBy The Associated PressThe Latest on NFL's Week 16 (All times Eastern).4:30 p.m.The defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles are still in the playoff hunt at 8-7 following their last-second win over Houston.The Eagles rallied to beat the Texans...

AP Pro Football WriterEagles stay alive with 32-30 win over TexansBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) Jake Elliott kicked a 35-yard field goal as time expired and the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Houston Texans 32-30 Sunday to keep their playoff hopes alive.The defending Super Bowl champion Eagles (8-7) need a...

The Latest: Patriots, Cowboys clinch division titles.By The Associated PressThe Latest on NFL's Week 16 (All times Eastern).4:05 p.m.The New England Patriots have clinched their 10th consecutive AFC East crown and the Dallas Cowboys have wrapped up the NFC East title.The Patriots beat Buffalo 24-12 and have now won...

Rams star running back Gurley out against Cardinals.By The Associated PressLos Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley is out against the Arizona Cardinals because of a knee injury.Gurley did not practice on Thursday, but said he expected to play in Sunday's game despite knee inflammation that flared up last...

The Latest: Demaryius Thomas out with right leg injuryBy The Associated PressThe Latest on NFL's Week 16 (All times Eastern).3:35 p.m.Houston's Demaryius Thomas was carted off the field in the fourth quarter after injuring his right leg. The CBS broadcasting crew said it was an Achilles injury.Thomas was not...

The Latest: Fitzgerald tosses first career TD passBy The Associated PressThe Latest on NFL's Week 16 (All times Eastern).5:31 p.m.Larry Fitzgerald has thrown his first touchdown pass for the Arizona Cardinals.The Los Angeles Rams have a 21-9 halftime lead in what may be the final home game of Fitzgerald's...

AP Pro Football WriterRodgers leads Packers to wild 44-38 overtime win over JetsBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Aaron Rodgers threw a 16-yard touchdown pass to Davante Adams with 6:23 left in overtime, leading the Green Bay Packers to a wild 44-38 victory over the New York...