Football (NFL)

NFL roundup: Sanders' field goal gives Dolphins 22-20 win over Cowboys, playoff berth

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Jason Sanders kicked his fifth field goal of the game, a 29-yarder as time expired, and the Miami Dolphins secured a National Football League playoff berth with a 22-20 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.

Dec 24, 2023 10:21 PM Read more >

Latest road loss for Cowboys means they'll likely have to travel in playoffs

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Because of the Dallas Cowboys' struggles on the road, it appears likely they'll have to play another big game away from AT&T Stadium — in the playoffs.

Dec 24, 2023 8:15 PM Read more >

Slow day for wide receivers as the Bears beat the Cardinals 27-16

CHICAGO (AP) — Greg Dortch had two receptions for 45 yards for Arizona, and he was the top wide receiver in the game. The wide receivers for the Cardinals and Chicago Bears combined for nine catches for 98 yards on Sunday.

Dec 24, 2023 8:11 PM Read more >

Justin Fields throws for a TD, runs for another score, leading the Bears past Cardinals 27-16

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears were rolling along with a comfortable lead before things got a little tense, only this time there was no big collapse. They gathered themselves and came away with the bounce-back win they were seeking.

Dec 24, 2023 8:08 PM Read more >

Dolphins nip Cowboys 22-20 on Jason Sanders' last-second field goal, secure playoff spot

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Jason Sanders had waited all season for this moment. On a Miami Dolphins team that scores more touchdowns than any other in the NFL, the former All-Pro kicker hadn't needed to attempt many field goals.

Dec 24, 2023 7:27 PM Read more >

Shoulder injury is the latest issue in a painful month for Trevor Lawrence and the Jags

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — First, an ankle injury. Next, a concussion. Now, an injured shoulder. The durable Trevor Lawrence keeps getting banged up, and it's costing the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Dec 24, 2023 7:14 PM Read more >

Mayfield throws for 283 yards, 2 TDs as surging Bucs beat reeling Jaguars 30-12 for 4th straight win

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are playing their best when the stakes are highest.

Dec 24, 2023 6:50 PM Read more >

Broncos decline to activate Kareem Jackson after his latest suspension, meaning he could be cut

DENVER (AP) — There's a good possibility 14th-year safety Kareem Jackson will get cut on Christmas Day after the Denver Broncos chose not to activate him for their game against New England on Sunday night following his return from his second suspensi

Dec 24, 2023 6:06 PM Read more >

Vikings miss Cousins more than ever after Mullens' 4 interceptions in loss to Lions

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kirk Cousins had started all but two games in his six seasons for Minnesota, giving the Vikings rare continuity at quarterback before he went down in October with a season-ending Achilles tendon tear.

Dec 24, 2023 5:09 PM Read more >

Colts continue uneven pursuit of playoff berth with one-sided loss to Falcons

ATLANTA (AP) — After blowing out the Pittsburgh Steelers last week to move into a tie for first place in the AFC South, the Indianapolis Colts were feeling good about themselves as they tried to chase down a playoff spot in AFC.

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