Football (NFL)

The Rams are on a win streak and QB Matthew Stafford is barely getting touched. These are related

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Although most NFL teams are exponentially better when their starting quarterback is upright and healthy, it's been particularly true for the Los Angeles Rams over the past three seasons.

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Saints dealing with injuries, dissent and a losing streak as they try to salvage their season

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — While the New Orleans Saints have time to salvage this season and a relatively weak upcoming schedule, they may have hit a new low point.

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Cardinals are 2-2 since Kyler Murray's return, giving hope that rebound is coming in '24

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Quarterback Kyler Murray is getting more comfortable in his return from a serious knee injury, tight end Trey McBride could be a future star and, suddenly, the Arizona Cardinals look like a halfway decent team.

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Playoff-hopeful Bucs focused on finishing strong against NFC South rivals, winning division

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers understand there’s little margin for error in their bid to win a third straight NFC South title.

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Joe Flacco is likely to remain the Browns' starting QB for their playoff push after his strong debut

CLEVELAND (AP) — Joe Flacco delivered everything but a win.

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Broncos vow to heed lessons of winning streak after getting away from that formula at Houston

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.

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Michael Pittman Jr. embraces his heavy workload during the Colts' 4-game winning streak

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Michael Pittman Jr. embraces being the offensive workhorse for the Indianapolis Colts. After catching two passes in a 39-38 loss to Cleveland six weeks ago, he pleaded publicly to take on a larger role.

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Defense is carrying the load as the Falcons tighten their grip on 1st place in the NFC South

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons are back at .500 and have a bit of breathing room atop the NFC South. Their defense deserves all the credit.

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Eagles' blowout loss to Niners tightens race for top spot in NFC, with Cowboys also in the mix

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Eagles can take solace they are the lone 10-2 team in the NFL. Yes, that's still the best record in the league.

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Texans will continue playoff chase without star rookie WR Tank Dell

HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans escaped with a win over the Denver Broncos on Sunday. But the victory came with a steep price as star rookie receiver Tank Dell sustained a broken fibula that ended his season.

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