Football (NFL)

C.J. Stroud, Will Levis to return when Texans host Titans after rookies missed time with injuries

HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans and Tennessee Titans should get their rookie quarterbacks back when they meet Sunday after both players missed time with injuries. Houston’s C.J.

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Vikings turn to Jaren Hall again in latest spin of QB carousel

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have switched starting quarterbacks for the fourth time in nine weeks, handing the offense again to rookie Jaren Hall with two must-win games left for making the playoffs.

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Packers-Vikings could be wild-card elimination game, with division clinched for Lions

GREEN BAY (7-8) at MINNESOTA (7-8) Sunday, 8:20 p.m. EST, NBC OPENING LINE: Vikings by 1 1/2, per FanDuel Sportsbook . AGAINST THE SPREAD: Packers 6-9, Vikings 7-6-2. SERIES RECORD: Packers lead 65-58-3.

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Bucs aim for 5th straight win, 3rd consecutive NFC South title against division rival Saints

NEW ORLEANS (7-8) at TAMPA BAY (8-7) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, FOX OPENING LINE: Buccaneers by 2 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook . AGAINST THE SPREAD: Saints 4-10-1; Buccaneers 10-5. SERIES RECORD: Saints lead 39-25.

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Venerable coaches lead Steelers and Seahawks into key Week 17 matchup

SEATTLE (AP) — On the list of the NFL's winningest coaches, Pete Carroll and Mike Tomlin are linked by proximity and success. Carroll ranks 13th all-time with 180 wins between the regular season and the playoffs.

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Stroud, Levis both should return Sunday when Texans host Titans in game with playoff implications

TENNESSEE (5-10) at HOUSTON (8-7) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox OPENING LINE: Texans by 4 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook . AGAINST THE SPREAD: Tennessee 6-8-1; Houston 7-8. SERIES RECORD: Titans lead 23-20.

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Broncos bench Wilson, turn to Stidham with playoff hopes nearly vanished heading into Chargers game

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (5-10) at DENVER (7-8) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, CBS BETTING LINE: Broncos by 3 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook . AGAINST THE SPREAD: Chargers 6-9; Broncos 5-9-1. SERIES RECORD: Broncos lead 72-55-1.

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Falcons know they have little room for error with slim playoff hopes heading into matchup with Bears

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons are well aware of the situation they face with two games remaining and their postseason hopes hanging by a thread.

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Cowboys put 15-game home winning streak on the line against NFC North champ Lions

DETROIT (11-4) at DALLAS (10-5) Saturday, 8:15 p.m. EST, ESPN BETTING LINE: Cowboys by 6, according to FanDuel Sportsbook . AGAINST THE SPREAD: Lions 10-5; Cowboys 9-6. SERIES RECORD: Cowboys lead 18-12. LAST MEETING: Cowboys beat Lions 24-6 on Oct.

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Bills player Von Miller calls domestic abuse allegations made against him '100% false'

Buffalo Bills edge rusher Von Miller on Thursday disputed the allegations of him assaulting the mother of his children, who is pregnant, by calling them “100% false” and “blown out of proportion.

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