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PHILADELPHIA (AP) Philadelphia beat the contending New York Giants 24-19 on Thursday to hand Dallas the AFC East title and put the Giants' playoff ambitions in jeopardy. Malcolm Jenkins had the second two-interception game of his eight-year career, returning one for a touchdown, and the Eagles snapped a five-game...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Matt Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons knew coming into the season that the road to the NFC South championship would go through Carolina. Now, that's literally the case. The Falcons (9-5) can capture the division their first division title since 2012 on Saturday with a win over the...

HOUSTON (AP) Houston's $72 million man Brock Osweiler is staying on the bench and the Texans are counting on Tom Savage to help them to their second straight AFC South title on Saturday night against the Bengals. Osweiler, who Houston signed to that huge contract this offseason, was replaced after...

PHILADELPHIA (AP) Lane Johnson immediately showed why he's so valuable to the Philadelphia Eagles. Johnson cleared the way for Ryan Mathews to run 17 yards on Philadelphia's first play from scrimmage and then opened a big hole on Darren Sproles' 25-yard touchdown run by knocking Landon Collins out of the...

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...

PHILADELPHIA (AP) Because they couldn't win on the road, the New York Giants ensured they won't open at home if they make the playoffs. Three of Eli Manning's career-high 63 passes were intercepted, including one that Malcolm Jenkins returned for a touchdown, and the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Giants 24-19...

NEW ORLEANS (AP) Tampa Bay quarterback Jameis Winston figures the Buccaneers give themselves their best chance at a playoff berth by acting as if the postseason starts early - as in, Saturday in New Orleans. ''Yeah, it starts now,'' Winston said this week. ''It's a game that we've got to...

The ATLANTA and the CAROLINA will both be gunning for a victory on 12/24/2016 at 1:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. Atlanta Falcons vs. Carolina Panthers When: 1:00 PM ET, Saturday, December 24, 2016 Where: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina ROT ...

The WASHINGTON and the CHICAGO will both be gunning for a victory on 12/24/2016 at 1:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. Washington Redskins vs Chicago Bears When: 1:00 PM ET, Saturday, December 24, 2016 Where: Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois ROT TEAM ...

The TAMPA BAY and the NEW ORLEANS will both be gunning for a victory on 12/24/2016 at 4:25 PM when they meet in a game matchup. Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New Orleans Saints When: 4:25 PM ET, Saturday, December 24, 2016 Where: Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana ...

The MIAMI and the BUFFALO will both be gunning for a victory on 12/24/2016 at 1:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. Miami Dolphins vs. Buffalo Bills When: 1:00 PM ET, Saturday, December 24, 2016 Where: New Era Field, Orchard Park, New York ROT ...

The NY GIANTS and the PHILADELPHIA will both be gunning for a victory on 12/22/2016 at 8:25 PM when they meet in a game matchup. NY GIANTS vs PHILADELPHIA When: 8:25 PM ET, Thursday, December 22, 2016 Where: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ROT ...