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Steelers-Ravens, Broncos-Chiefs and Vikings-Packers. Big rivalry games with plenty on the line. Happy Holidays. There's been plenty of complaining about the NFL schedule this season. Not for Week 16, when those three gems and a few other strong matchups with postseason implications provide some extra gleam to this time of year. Pittsburgh...

On first look, it's tempting to ask ''Is that all there is?'' on the NFL free agency front. A deeper investigation reveals some talent being available at most positions. As for studs, game changers and franchise players, well, there simply isn't much now that the Steelers won't be letting prize...

AP Sports WriterColts' defense, Raiders' offense seeking breakthrough momentBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich has seen the numbers and watched the tape.He's not the least bit concerned about the Colts' defense.Instead, Reich draws on his NFL experiences to provide perspective and motivation for a group...

AP Pro Football WriterStaley's patience pays off with 49ers trip to Super BowlBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) When the San Francisco 49ers were mired in a two-win season back in 2016 and headed to a third straight offseason with a coaching change, Joe Staley wondered if it...

AP Sports WriterResurgent Falcons back in playoff race with 3 straight winsBy CHARLES ODUMFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Coach Dan Quinn says losing six starters to injured reserve never forced him to lose faith in the Atlanta Falcons, even before three straight wins revived the team's playoff hopes.The Falcons...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL, union approve virtual offseason workout programBy ROB MAADDIThe NFL and its players union have agreed to conduct “virtual” offseason workout programs due to the COVID-19 pandemic until every team is permitted to open its facilities.Teams can hold voluntary classroom instruction, workouts and non-football educational programs...

AP Pro Football WriterKickers making field goals at NFL’s worst rate since 2003By TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans have a very proud tradition of successful kickers over the past couple of decades ranging from Al Del Greco, Joe Nedney, the late Rob Bironas to now...

The INDIANAPOLIS and the TENNESSEE will both be gunning for a victory on 10/16/2017 at 8:30 PM when they meet in a game matchup. INDIANAPOLIS vs TENNESSEE When: 8:30 PM ET, Monday, October 16, 2017 Where: Nissan Stadium, Nashville, Tennessee ROT TEAM PS OU ML 275 INDIANAPOLIS (-110) (-110) 276 TENNESSEE TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN. LINE: Off. O/U: Off PREDICTION: Titans 17, Colts 16 Oddsmakers currently have the TENNESSEE listed as point favorites...

Bucs place Pierre-Paul on active/non-football injury listTAMPA, Fla. (AP) The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will open training camp with Jason Pierre-Paul on the active/non-football injury list.The 10th-year pro suffered a neck fracture in a single-car crash near his home in South Florida on May 2 and his status for...

PITTSBURGH (AP) Darryl Drake, the Pittsburgh Steelers wide receivers who spent more than 30 years molding players at the position at the college and professional level, has died. He was 62. The team said Drake, who joined the coaching staff in 2018, died early Sunday morning. ''Darryl had such an impact...

AP Pro Football WriterJets rookie RB Perine injures ankle in stadium practiceBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets' once seemingly deep running back group is suddenly a bit short-handed.Rookie fourth-rounder La'Mical Perine injured his left ankle during the team's practice at MetLife Stadium on...

Titans agree to terms with defensive lineman UrbanNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans have agreed to terms with veteran defensive lineman Brent Urban, who spent the past five seasons with the Baltimore Ravens.Urban started all 16 games for the Ravens last season and had a career-high 27 tackles....