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The CINCINNATI and the HOUSTON will both be gunning for a victory on 12/27/2020 at 1:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. CINCINNATI vs HOUSTON When: 12/27/2020 1:00 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 463 CINCINNATI -7.5 (-110) 46 (-110) 250 -310 464 HOUSTON TV: 1:00 PM LINE: -7.5 PREDICTION: HOUSTON , CINCINNATI Oddsmakers currently have the HOUSTON listed as -7.5 point favorites versus the CINCINNATI,...

AP Pro Football WriterShaquem Griffin finally hears his name at NFL draftBy BARRY WILNERARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Seahawks coach Pete Carroll is known for taking chances on players. So many, from Richard Sherman to Russell Wilson to Doug Baldwin, have worked out.On Saturday, Carroll and GM John Schneider spent...

AP Sports WriterPackers' Kirksey ready to show what he can do when healthyBy STEVE MEGARGEEGreen Bay Packers linebacker Christian Kirksey is eager to reintroduce himself to the NFL after missing most of the last two seasons.Kirksey once ranked among the league's most prolific tacklers, but a hamstring injury caused...

Falcons sign former Chiefs safety Ron Parker to 1-year dealFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The Falcons have signed a one-year deal with safety Ron Parker, who spent the last five seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs.The 30-year-old Parker had 318 tackles, nine interceptions and seven sacks in 80 games...

AP Sports WriterTexans face long offseason after collapse against ChiefsBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) The Houston Texans were up 24-0 in the first quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs and looked to be headed for their first AFC championship game, which they would have hosted.Then everything fell apart.And now...

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) When an achy Tom Brady had finished fending off questions about the New England Patriots' desultory regular-season finale, he stepped gingerly off the interview podium, looking a little wobbly as he heads for the playoffs.The Patriots need to regain their footing, and fast. Brady...

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 Sports WriterRedskins release injury-prone tight end Jordan ReedBy STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) The Redskins released Jordan Reed on Thursday, cutting ties with an injury-prone tight end who was rarely able to show his full abilities.Injuries from head to toe limited Reed to 65 games over his first seven...

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Michigan defensive lineman Ondre Pipkins tells ESPN.com he plans to transfer, and he says the Wolverines' staff asked him to sign a medical scholarship form that would have halted his career.Pipkins says doctors initially said he has arthritis in his knee but should not...

AP Sports WriterPanthers Rivera wants to limit WR Benjamin's stats this yearBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) While Kelvin Benjamin is returning to the Carolina Panthers offense, he may not play as much as he did as a rookie.Panthers coach Ron Rivera said Tuesday he wants to limit the...

Dolphins running back Ballage placed on injured reserveMIAMI (AP) Running back Kalen Ballage’s historically unproductive season ended Tuesday when he was placed on injured reserve by the Miami Dolphins.Ballage hurt his left leg in Sunday’s victory over Philadelphia.The second-year pro finishes the season with 135 yards in 74...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos sign fullback Andy Janovich to three-year dealBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Andy Janovich won't be getting sleek new wheels after signing a three-year extension with the Denver Broncos on Friday worth $5.7 million.''No, I'll probably hang on to that for a while,'' Janovich said...