Football (NFL)

The Vikings and their in-gear offense will be a tough team to outscore moving forward

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Sam Darnold pinballed around his collapsed pocket to dodge a sack on third-and-8, before slicing through a skinny opening to sprint right in search of more space as Justin Jefferson's hand shot up downfield.

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Latest loss shows issues go beyond coach as Bears' skid hits 7 in first game under Thomas Brown

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears hoped the first in-season head coaching change in the founding NFL franchise’s history would be the parachute a free-falling team needed. Turns out, the issues go beyond that.

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Eagles receivers Smith and Brown complain about vanishing pass offense during winning streak

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Let’s get the good news in Philadelphia out of the way first.

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Giants owners face a decision on how to mollify frustrated fans

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants have been losing on the field for months, and the sign of another potential loss might have been on the horizon this past weekend.

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Browns sticking with QB Jameis Winston down the stretch as dismal season heads into final weeks

CLEVELAND (AP) — Jameis Winston didn't throw a pick-6 on Sunday in Pittsburgh. There's progress. In this lost season for the disappointing and shockingly bad Cleveland Browns, the small victories matter.

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Titans' 1st-year coach Brian Callahan focused on future, not job security after latest loss

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans ' playoff hopes are over earlier than at any point since 2015 when a coach was fired midseason . The franchise's third different coach since then is busy trying to build for the future in his debut year.

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Jets still struggling to secure wins and stop blowing late leads in another playoff-less season

Garrett Wilson has experienced a lot of losing in his three seasons with the New York Jets. Ten losses in his rookie year. Ten last year. And 10 — and counting — this season.

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Mayfield says streaking Bucs will have to play even better down the stretch to return to playoffs

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Baker Mayfield already has matched his career high for touchdown passes in a season, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have won three straight games to climb back to the top of the NFC South standings.

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Steelers believe they're Super Bowl contenders. The next 3 weeks will see if they're right

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Preseason's over. Now the real work begins for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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Tua Tagovailoa's strong play has helped keep the Dolphins' playoff hopes alive

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Tua Tagovailoa's teammates have used words like “commanding” and “lights out” to describe the way he has played recently.

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