Football (NFL)

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Just 36 seconds away from clinching the NFC South title, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers had another goal to achieve. Take a knee on their 32-yard line and run out the clock? No chance. Mike Evans still needed 5 yards to make history.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots fired coach Jerod Mayo on Sunday after one season, beginning another reboot for the franchise just a year after it parted with longtime coach Bill Belichick.

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Joshua Dobbs spent the 2024 season in a backup role, seeing mop-up action in one game.

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Caleb Williams gained a shot of confidence and Cairo Santos earned a measure of redemption.

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love says he lost feeling in his throwing hand before leaving Sunday’s regular-season finale, but he added that his injury shouldn′t impact his availability for the playoffs.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The classic rock song “Renegade” by Styx has been a fixture at Acrisure Stadium for two decades. The intro is always the same.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Houston Texans gave what coach DeMeco Ryans wanted from their trip to Music City. Leave with a win and a healthy roster before hosting an AFC wild-card game. C.J.

BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore's division-clinching victory over Cleveland was about as routine as expected. Except for one second-quarter play that could be a major problem for the Ravens' dynamic offense.

DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone and punt returner Kalif Raymond were active against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night.

The National Football League Inactive Report. MINNESOTA VIKINGS at DETROIT LIONS — MINNESOTA: QB Brett Rypien, CB Fabian Moreau, LB Calvin Munson, DL Levi Drake Rodriguez, C Dan Feeney, OLB Pat Jones II.