Seahawks unexpectedly reach Week 18 with chance at playoffs
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The idea that the Seattle Seahawks would go into Week 18 with a chance at the playoffs seemed ludicrous back during training...
Late-season winning streak is meaningful for Saints’ Allen
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The sights of defensive end Cameron Jordan celebrating multiple sacks and Marshon Lattimore trotting triumphantly into the end zone with the ball...
Purdy steps up for 49ers in first comeback attempt
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Brock Purdy passed his latest test and now has the San Francisco 49ers in position for a possible playoff bye. On...
Bowles: Bucs won’t rest starters in regular-season finale
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tom Brady doesn’t sound like he’s looking for rest, and coach Todd Bowles isn’t inclined to sit other key players, either, when...
Alexander playing major role in Packers’ late-season surge
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers enter their regular-season finale controlling their playoff fate in part because their lone Pro Bowl selection has...
Hubbard inactive for Bengals; Diggs, Poyer active for Bills
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals were without defensive Sam Hubbard for Monday’s night’s game against the Buffalo Bills but had starting tight end Hayden Hurst...
Lions looking forward to potentially playing for playoffs
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Dan Campbell drew a lot of chuckles after he was hired to coach the Detroit Lions nearly two years ago and...
Ridder poised on final drive, feels confident as Falcons’ QB
ATLANTA (AP) — Desmond Ridder may not be the Falcons’ starting quarterback for 2023, but the rookie from Cincinnati at least will head into the offseason...
Colts’ worn-down, short-handed defense adding to late swoon
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts’ offense has sputtered all season. Now their defense has hit the skids, too. Despite losing three-time All-Pro linebacker Shaquille Leonard...
Still no clarity on Jackson’s return after Ravens’ loss
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — It feels as if every weekend follows a familiar pattern for the Baltimore Ravens these days. They play a hard-fought, low-scoring...