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Packers TE Jimmy Graham quiet in mediocre seasonGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Whether it was earlier in his career at New Orleans or the past few seasons in Seattle, two things were common for tight end Jimmy Graham: production and victories.Both are in short supply in his first season...

AP Sports ColumnistColumn: Washington's NFL team does its best to Be WorstBy PAUL NEWBERRYYou've gotta hand it to Washington's alleged NFL team.There's the offensive nickname. Not to mention claiming a player off waivers not long after he allegedly beat up a woman - again. And let's not forget the...

Packers TE Jimmy Graham quiet in mediocre seasonGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Whether it was earlier in his career at New Orleans or the past few seasons in Seattle, two things were common for tight end Jimmy Graham: production and victories.Both are in short supply in his first season...

AP Pro Football WriterEagles' Wentz has stress fracture in back; no surgery neededBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) Carson Wentz's back injury means Nick Foles gets another opportunity to rescue the Philadelphia Eagles.Eagles coach Doug Pederson said Friday that Wentz does not require surgery for a stress fracture in his...

AP Sports WriterNo Penny, but Seahawks expect Baldwin back vs. 49ersBy TIM BOOTHRENTON, Wash. (AP) The Seattle Seahawks will be without one of their three running backs Sunday after rookie Rashaad Penny was ruled out with a knee injury.Penny, linebacker K.J. Wright and safety Maurice Alexander were all...

AP Sports WriterLions still have slim hopes for postseasonBy NOAH TRISTERALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) No, Glover Quin isn't worrying about Detroit's draft position for next season.The Lions are 5-8 and in last place in the NFC North, but last weekend, they went on the road and beat Arizona...

AP Pro Football WriterEnergized Dolphins visit Vikings, site of last 'miracle' TDBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) When Miami running back Kenyan Drake completed his sidewinding path through New England's prevent defense and crossed the goal line on the game's final play last week, the Dolphins and their fans went...

AP Pro Football WriterSeverity of Carson Wentz's back injury still unknownBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) Carson Wentz has a back injury. The severity is still not known.Two people familiar with the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback's injury confirmed reports that Wentz has a fractured vertebra, but no definitive determination has been...

AP Sports WriterBurden of a "Beast"; Steelers know they must stop GronkowskiBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) The words tumble out of Sean Davis' mouth casually when describing Rob Gronkowski, as if they come up regularly in conversation when the Pittsburgh Steelers safety and his teammates are discussing New England...

Associated PressFalcons face major task in rebuilding their running gameBy GEORGE HENRYFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Coach Dan Quinn is not quite ready to look at rebuilding the Atlanta Falcons' running game for next year.He's more concerned with stopping a five-game losing streak that derailed the season and dropped...

AP Sports WriterGiants' Beckham to have further evaluation of injured quadBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) New York Giants receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has had his injured quad examined by a specialist and his status for Sunday's game against the Tennessee Titans is uncertain.Beckham went to The Hospital...

RotoExpertsFANTASY PLAYS: Semifinal lineup advice for Week 15 in NFLBy BRANDON C. WILLIAMSFantasy semifinals in Week 15 give greater consequence to unexpected breakouts and duds from stars - win and you're playing for a title, lose and it's on to 2019.Playing games in mid-December also assures that weather will...