AP Pro Football WriterDespite speculation, Darnold believes future still with JetsBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) It's beginning to feel a lot like a somber farewell tour for Sam Darnold.The New York Jets quarterback's future with the team...

AP Sports WriterBears look to stay in contention after ending 6-game slideBy ANDREW SELIGMANCHICAGO (AP) With calls for sweeping changes getting louder by the loss, the Chicago Bears can breathe a little easier at least.Their six-game skid ended...

AP Sports WriterLack of balance leaves Steelers, Roethlisberger reelingBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) It's not the first time Ben Roethlisberger has openly - if knowingly - questioned his own skillset.At the end of the 2016 season, the longtime Pittsburgh...

AP Sports WriterNFC North champ Packers' next task: securing NFC's top seedBy STEVE MEGARGEEThe Green Bay Packers have clinched their second straight NFC North title and put themselves in position to earn the conference's top playoff seed because of...

AP Sports WriterPatriots' NFL-record division title streak will end at 11By KYLE HIGHTOWERFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) For just the fourth time since Bill Belichick became Patriots coach in 2000, New England won't end the season as AFC East champions.The...

AP Sports WriterBig road win gets Arizona's playoff hopes back on trackBy DAVID BRANDTJust when it looked like Arizona's football season was on the brink of collapse, the team had one of its best performances in a 26-7 win...

AP Sports WriterGiants no longer in control of their chances in the NFC EastBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The New York Giants had the NFC East lead and control of their playoff chances, and lost it with...

AP Sports WriterLions will hold out hope all week that Stafford can playBy LARRY LAGEThe Detroit Lions will hold out hope as long as they can that Matthew Stafford can play at Tennessee with banged-up ribs.''We'll take it until...

AP Sports WriterChargers' defense gets momentum with second half vs FalconsBy JOE REEDYCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Chargers' defense has had two major deficiencies this season: generating turnovers and stopping opponents during the second half.They were...

AP Sports WriterTexans take step back with embarrassing loss to BearsBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) After coming one play short of beating the Colts last week, the Houston Texans took a big step back Sunday with a blowout loss...