Packers back home after ending four-game skid (Yahoo Sports)

Life is good - or at least, better - for the Green Bay Packers, even with a 5-6 record and their star quarterback nursing what he apparently considers a minor left hamstring injury. Too many cheesesteaks on the plane,'' Packers coach Mike McCarthy joked Tuesday evening before turning serious. Now, while they acknowledge they have a lot of work to do to extend their seven-year run of consecutive playoff appearances - the Packers are two games back of NFC North-leading Detroit (7-4) - they enter Sunday's game against the Houston Texans at Lambeau Field with renewed hope.

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Fisher: Dickerson shouldn't expect favors after ripping Rams (Yahoo Sports)

Los Angeles Rams coach Jeff Fisher says Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson shouldn't expect the franchise to give him special privileges after the former running back publicly criticized the team. Fisher reiterated Tuesday that Dickerson is welcome to be around the Rams (4-7). Fisher says he explained to Dickerson earlier this month that players were uncomfortable with him being on the sideline after he disparaged them on his weekly radio show.

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Cowboys-Vikings a matchup of strengths (Yahoo Sports)

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott is being hailed by many as the best running back to enter the league since Adrian Peterson. In a league where running backs have been devalued, Elliott has made Dallas' decision to draft the Ohio State back fourth overall this year a wise move. Elliott leads the NFL with 1,199 yards and is second in rushing touchdowns with 11.

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Kaepernick showing improvement for 49ers (Yahoo Sports)

San Francisco 49ers tight end Vance McDonald remembers quarterback Colin Kaepernick leading the team to the NFC championship game in 2013 with his ability to make plays all over the field. McDonald feels as if Kaepernick is starting to regain that form and the confidence that comes with playing every week after being selected as the starter in Week 6 against the Buffalo Bills. ''(He is) just having a lot more patience in the pocket and having a lot more cleaner reads,'' McDonald said.

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At 38, Vikings CB Terence Newman still winning vs. his age (Yahoo Sports)

Terence Newman was on the inactive list at Detroit last week for the first time in two seasons with Minnesota. Newman had a neck injury that didn't have enough time to heal with only three days between games. With Dallas due in on Thursday, seeing Newman on the sideline again would sure be a surprise.

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AP Power Rankings: Cowboys still in No. 1 spot (Yahoo Sports)

With the best record in the NFL at 10-1, the Dallas Cowboys are closing in on a playoff berth. The Cowboys have won a franchise regular-season record 10 games in a row and play for the second consecutive Thursday when they travel to Minnesota to play the Vikings. The Cowboys can clinch a playoff spot in Week 13 with a win of their own and a loss by Washington or with a win of their own and a loss or tie by Tampa Bay.

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Peyton Manning shows up at Giants to talk with Eli & Co (Yahoo Sports)

Peyton Manning finally found some time in retirement to get together with little brother Eli. Peyton showed up at the Giants' walk-through workout Tuesday and discussed football, sat through part of a quarterbacks' meeting and talked about playing against the Steelers, New York's opponent this weekend in Pittsburgh. Eli Manning was unaware his brother was going to show up at the team's facility, but he noted it was nice to see him.

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Cowboys' defense slipping while team keeps on winning (Yahoo Sports)

Cornerback Brandon Carr bristled at the suggestion that the Dallas defense had lost its mojo through four straight games without forcing a turnover, or 53 pass attempts by Washington's Kirk Cousins without a sack. ''Are you trying to take it from us?'' Carr shot back. The nine-season veteran has a pretty strong argument behind him, as does second-year safety Byron Jones when he summarily dismisses any negative numbers.

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Rookies Burns, Hargrave and Davis making impact for Steelers (Yahoo Sports)

The learning curve is starting to level off for Javon Hargrave, Artie Burns and Sean Davis. Exactly what the Steelers (6-5) had in mind when they used each of their first three picks in the 2016 draft to give an underperforming unit a needed jolt of youth and talent, even if they didn't anticipate relying on them to become regulars quite so soon. There was Hargrave, a third-rounder from South Carolina State, falling on a fumble in the end zone for a score in the same game.

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Pirates designate pitcher Jeff Locke for assignment (Yahoo Sports)

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The Pittsburgh Pirates are done waiting to see if pitcher Jeff Locke can return to the form that made him an All-Star in 2013.

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OF Jay agrees to $8 million, 1-year deal with Cubs (Yahoo Sports)

The Chicago Cubs and outfielder Jon Jay have agreed to an $8 million, one-year contract, likely signaling the end of Dexter Fowler's time with the World Series champions. Jay batted .291 with two homers and 26 RBIs in 90 games with San Diego last season. The Cubs have an opening in center after Fowler turned down a $17.2 million qualifying offer two weeks ago.

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Panthers place centers Kalil, Gradkowski on injured reserve (Yahoo Sports)

The Carolina Panthers have placed two-time All-Pro center Ryan Kalil and his primary backup Gino Gradkowski on injured reserve, further weakening an offensive line that has been decimated by injuries this season. Carolina signed free agent center Ryan Wendell and offensive tackle Dan France from the Cleveland Browns practice squad on Tuesday to fill out the 53-man roster. Gradkowski recently injured his knee.

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Boston's Porcello, Washington's Rendon win comeback awards (Yahoo Sports)

Boston Red Sox pitcher Rick Porcello has won the AL Comeback Player of the Year award, while Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon received the NL honor. Porcello also won the Cy Young Award in his second season with the Red Sox, helping Boston to its second AL East title in four seasons. Porcello bounced back after going 9-15 with a 4.92 ERA in 2015.

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Police checking claim of Manziel punch that led to lawsuit (Yahoo Sports)

Police say they are investigating an incident involving Johnny Manziel that led to a lawsuit from a man who claims the Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback punched him and broke his nose in a bar in Austin, Texas. The plaintiff, Eric Newton, said Manziel was attending a private party when Newton turned down Manziel's request to prepare some drinks. Newton said he was later discussing his opinion of Manziel with another customer and that somebody in Manziel's group told the former Cleveland Browns quarterback about the conversation.

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AP source: Cespedes, Mets agree to $110M, 4-year contract (Yahoo Sports)

NEW YORK (AP) -- A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that outfielder Yoenis Cespedes and the New York Mets have agreed to a $110 million, four-year contract.

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Vikings RB Peterson progressing with running at facility (Yahoo Sports)

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson is moving forward in the recovery from surgery on his right knee. Peterson ran some short sprints in the team's indoor facility on Tuesday, while the athletic training staff supervised and his teammates went through practice. With five games remaining in the regular season, there's no timetable for Peterson's return, but the four-time All-Pro pick could still be ready for action sometime in December.

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Buffalo Bills tackle Henderson suspended 10 games by NFL (Yahoo Sports)

The NFL has suspended Buffalo Bills offensive tackle Seantrel Henderson for 10 games for what the player's agent tells The Associated Press stems from his client using marijuana to relieve the effects of Crohn's disease. The Bills announced the league notified them on Tuesday of Henderson's suspension for violating the league's substance abuse policy. It's Henderson's second suspension this year after he served a four-game ban to start the season.

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Browns QB Griffin cleared for contact, could play after bye (Yahoo Sports)

Browns quarterback Robert Griffin III has been cleared for contact, paving the way for him to play again this season. The Browns (0-12) have a bye this week, but Griffin will likely start the Dec. 11 game against Cincinnati. Browns coach Hue Jackson could go back to rookie Cody Kessler, but he sustained his second concussion of the season on Nov. 20 and only completed the concussion protocol on Monday.

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Ex-Dodger Guerrero signs with Japan's Chunichi Dragons (Yahoo Sports)

TOKYO (AP) -- Cuban infielder Alex Guerrero has signed a one-year deal with the Chunichi Dragons of Japan's Central league.

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James Taylor announces summer 2017 tour of 4 baseball parks (Yahoo Sports)

BOSTON (AP) -- Singer-songwriter James Taylor has announced a summer tour of four baseball parks, culminating in a date at Fenway Park, home of his beloved Boston Red Sox.

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Meacham promoted to manage Buffalo, Blue Jays Triple-A team (Yahoo Sports)

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) -- Bobby Meacham is moving up the Toronto Blue Jays coaching ranks after being named manager of the team's Toronto's Triple-A affiliate, the Buffalo Bisons.

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Brewers sign Eric Thames, designate slugging 1B Chris Carter (Yahoo Sports)

The Milwaukee Brewers have signed free agent Eric Thames, who spent the last three seasons in Korea, and designated slugging first baseman Chris Carter for assignment. Carter tied for the National League lead in home runs with 41 in 2016, his one season with the Brewers. Carter will apparently be replaced by Thames, a first baseman-outfielder who signed a three-year contract with a club option for 2020.

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Waiver Wire: Tyreek The Freak (Yahoo Sports)

Raymond Summerlin discusses Tyreek Hill, Kenneth Dixon, and the best waiver adds for Week 13 of the fantasy football season.

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Getting Defensive: Week 13 (Yahoo Sports)

Jeff Brubach breaks down Week 13 D/ST options and outlines a plan for the fantasy playoffs in the latest edition of Getting Defensive.

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Monday's Sports In Brief (Yahoo Sports)

Aaron Rodgers threw two touchdown passes to Davante Adams and the Green Bay Packers beat the Philadelphia Eagles 27-13 to snap a four-game losing streak. Rodgers had 313 yards passing and Adams had 113 yards receiving to help send Philadelphia to its first home loss this season. Carson Wentz had 254 yards passing, ran for a score and threw an interception.

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Overreactions: Winston, Mariota best 1-2 QB draft ever (Yahoo Sports)

Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariota already are the best quarterback duo drafted 1-2 in NFL history.

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Dose: Davante Dominates on MNF (Yahoo Sports)

Jesse Pantuosco highlights Davante Adams' Monday night explosion against the Eagles in Tuesday's Daily Dose.

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Rodgers tosses 2 TD passes, Packers beat Eagles 27-13 (Yahoo Sports)

Aaron Rodgers showed Carson Wentz what an elite quarterback can do for his team. The two-time NFL MVP had a dazzling performance in a game the Green Bay Packers desperately needed to win. The rookie QB was inconsistent and made a costly mistake for the Philadelphia Eagles.

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QB Rodgers keeps Green Bay playoff hopes alive (Yahoo Sports)

(The Sports Xchange) - Quarterback Aaron Rodgers threw two touchdown passes to wide receiver Davante Adams as the visiting Green Bay Packers beat the Philadelphia Eagles 27-13 in the Monday Night game. The Packers (5-6) trail Detroit (7-4) and Minnesota (6-5) in the NFC North, while the Eagles (5-6) remain last in the NFC East, although both teams are still in the hunt for an NFC wild-card playoff berth. Green Bay led 14-10 at halftime and each team kicked a field goal on its first possession of the third quarter, with the Eagles' Caleb Sturgis hitting a 50-yarder.

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Aaron Rodgers stars as NFL's Packers snap losing streak against Eagles (Yahoo Sports)

Aaron Rodgers tossed two touchdown passes as the Green Bay Packers snapped their four-game losing streak with a 27-13 win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday. Rodgers hit wide receiver Davante Adams for both of his touchdown passes to resurrect the Packers' outside hopes of forcing their way into the playoff picture following a disappointing campaign. The win saw the Packers improve to 5-6 in the NFC North, though they still lag behind division leaders Detroit (7-4) and Minnesota (6-5).

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Rodgers shows leadership skills on field, leads Pack to win (Yahoo Sports)

Aaron Rodgers threw perfect passes, ran for key first downs and did all his talking on the field. Rodgers had 313 yards passing and tossed two touchdown passes to Davante Adams to help the Green Bay Packers snap a four-game losing streak with a 27-13 win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night. The two-time NFL MVP openly criticized his teammates while the losses piled up, causing people to point the finger back at him for the way he handled it.

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Ex-NFL star Sharper faces final sentence in drugging rapes (Yahoo Sports)

Former NFL star Darren Sharper's tour of shame and punishment reaches its conclusion Tuesday in the courthouse where he first admitted drugging and raping women in four states. The sentencing in Los Angeles Superior Court marks the end of prosecutions that unmasked the popular former all-pro safety and Super Bowl champ as a serial rapist. Sharper, 41, who told a federal judge in Louisiana that he wanted to ''apologize a thousand times,'' will have one more opportunity for contrition, but it will have little bearing on his punishment.

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Rodgers tosses 2 TDs, Packers beat Eagles 27-13 (Yahoo Sports)

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Aaron Rodgers threw two touchdown passes to Davante Adams and the Green Bay Packers beat the Philadelphia Eagles 27-13 Monday night to snap a four-game losing streak.

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Angels sign OF Ryan LaMarre, drop INF Gregorio Petit (Yahoo Sports)

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- The Los Angeles Angels have signed outfielder Ryan LaMarre and designated infielder Gregorio Petit for assignment.

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Mariners acquire right-handers Whalen, Povse from Braves (Yahoo Sports)

The Seattle Mariners acquired right-handers Rob Whalen and Max Povse from the Atlanta Braves on Monday night for outfielder Alex Jackson and a player to be named. ''This move gives us two young, polished pitchers who immediately bolster our starting pitching depth, while adding to our roster flexibility,'' Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto said in a statement. Whalen, 22, was 1-2 with a 6.57 ERA in five starts with Atlanta this season and was Double-A Mississippi's pitcher of the year.

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AP source: Volquez, Marlins agree to $22M, 2-year deal (Yahoo Sports)

The Marlins have begun the painful task of revamping their rotation following the death of ace Jose Fernandez, reaching a deal with free agent Edinson Volquez. The person confirmed the deal to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because it won't be final until Volquez successfully completes a physical. An All-Star in 2008 when he won 17 games with Cincinnati, Volquez helped pitch Kansas City to the World Series title in 2015 as he went 13-9 with a 3.55 ERA.

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Packers linebacker Clay Matthews injures shoulder (Yahoo Sports)

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Packers linebacker Clay Matthews is questionable to return after injuring his shoulder on Philadelphia's first drive Monday night.

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Rams say Eric Dickerson is always welcome on their sideline (Yahoo Sports)

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) -- Eric Dickerson is welcome on the Los Angeles Rams' sideline anytime.

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Eagles, Packers each missing a few starters (Yahoo Sports)

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Eagles starting right guard Brandon Brooks was hospitalized with an illness earlier Monday and is inactive for the game against the Green Bay Packers.

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Yankees release Eovaldi, Rumbelow, Mantiply (Yahoo Sports)

Injured pitcher Nathan Eovaldi has been released by the New York Yankees along with right-hander Nick Rumbelow and lefty Joe Mantiply. The trio had been designated for assignment on Nov. 18, and the Yankees announced their release Monday. Eovaldi will be sidelined next season as he recovers from Aug. 19 surgery to repair a torn flexor tendon and partially torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow.

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Titans release starting cornerback Cox going into bye week (Yahoo Sports)

The Tennessee Titans are heading into their bye week with a fresh reminder of just how demanding - and brutal - the NFL can be. After climbing to 6-6 and a half-game back of first in the AFC South, Tennessee released starting cornerback Perrish Cox Monday before the Titans left for a week off. ''There's no hidden messages,'' coach Mike Mularkey said of the decision to release Cox.

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Redskins TE Reed has shoulder sprain, may play vs Arizona (Yahoo Sports)

Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed says he has a Grade 3 sprain of the AC joint in his left shoulder. Reed did not practice Monday and is taking it day by day and not ruling himself out to play Sunday at the Arizona Cardinals. The 26-year-old leads Washington with 59 catches and has 630 receiving yards and five touchdowns this season despite missing two games with a concussion.

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Fitzpatrick to remain Jets' starting QB vs. Colts (Yahoo Sports)

Ryan Fitzpatrick will remain the New York Jets' starting quarterback for the team's game next Monday night against the Indianapolis Colts. Coach Todd Bowles made the announcement a day after the Jets lost 22-17 to the New England Patriots and fell to 3-8. Fitzpatrick was mostly solid against New England, going 22 of 32 for 269 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions, but fumbled on New York's final drive when he was hit while attempting to throw.

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Bears linebacker Danny Trevathan out for the season (Yahoo Sports)

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) -- Chicago Bears linebacker Danny Trevathan will miss the rest of the season with a ruptured right patellar tendon.

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Free-agent compensation, international draft top MLB issues (Yahoo Sports)

Negotiators for baseball players and owners are meeting this week in Irving, Texas, in an attempt to reach agreement on a collective bargaining agreement to replace the five-year contract that expires Thursday. Compensation for the loss of free agents has been an issue since the free-agent era began in 1976. The statistical ranking system established in the 1981 strike settlement was scrapped in the current agreement that began with the 2012-13 offseason and replaced by qualifying offers: A team would be entitled to draft-pick compensation if a player left as a free agent after failing to accept a one-year contract for the average salary among the 125 highest-paid players ($17.2 million this year) and the signing club would lose a top pick.

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Injury-ravaged Vikings get WR Stefon Diggs back at practice (Yahoo Sports)

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) -- Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs has returned to practice, after being held out of the previous game because of a knee injury.

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Twins hire Cuddyer, Hawkins, Hunter as special assistants (Yahoo Sports)

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The Minnesota Twins are bringing more of the band back together.

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Brady on his knee: This Monday is better than last Monday (Yahoo Sports)

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- Patriots quarterback Tom Brady says his injured knee feels better than it did after last game.

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Colts remain hopeful Luck will play in matchup against Jets (Yahoo Sports)

Coach Chuck Pagano says the Indianapolis Colts are optimistic Andrew Luck will play next Monday night against the New York Jets after missing Thursday's game with a concussion. The Colts' star quarterback was injured in a Nov. 20 victory over Tennessee and was not cleared from the concussion protocol in time to play against Pittsburgh. Luck said Monday that he feels healthy and believes the next step is to complete a regular practice Wednesday and be cleared by an independent doctor.

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Titans release veteran cornerback Perrish Cox going into bye (Yahoo Sports)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The Tennessee Titans have released starting cornerback Perrish Cox and will replace him on the roster by promoting cornerback Kalan Reed from the practice squad.

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Another loss: Browns' Robert Griffin out money in car theft (Yahoo Sports)

While the Cleveland Browns were losing another game, quarterback Robert Griffin III was losing money. Griffin and his girlfriend had cash stolen from the car they took to Sunday's game. The car was valet parked in the players' lot at FirstEnergy Stadium while the winless Browns were hosting the New York Giants.

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Chiefs beat Broncos 30-27 in overtime (Yahoo Sports)

DENVER (AP) -- Cairo Santos' 34-yard field goal hit the left upright and bounced through as the expired Sunday night to give the Kansas Chiefs a 30-27 victory over the Denver Broncos on Sunday night.

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Brady ties Manning with 200th win, Patriots beat Jets 22-17 (Yahoo Sports)

Tom Brady tied Peyton Manning for the most wins by a quarterback in NFL history, getting his 200th by throwing a go-ahead 8-yard touchdown pass to Malcolm Mitchell with 1:56 left to lead the New England Patriots to a 22-17 victory over the New York Jets on Sunday. Trailing 17-16 with 5:04 left and the ball on the Patriots 17, Brady led an efficient drive by completing six passes to drive New England down the field.

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Carr overcomes injury to rally Raiders past Panthers 35-32 (Yahoo Sports)

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Derek Carr came back from an injured pinky to lead another fourth-quarter comeback and the Oakland Raiders won their fifth straight game, beating the Carolina Panthers 35-32 on Sunday.

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Winston, defense lead Buccaneers over Seahawks 14-5 (Yahoo Sports)

Jameis Winston threw a pair of touchdown passes to Mike Evans and Tampa Bay's rejuvenated defense shut down Russell Wilson and Seattle's sputtering offense to beat the first-place Seahawks 14-5 on Sunday. Evans scored on receptions of 3 and 23 yards in the opening quarter, a grieving Alterraun Verner had one of two interceptions off Wilson, and the Bucs sacked the Seattle quarterback six times.

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Kaepernick stopped at 2 as Dolphins beat 49ers 31-24 (Yahoo Sports)

Ndamukong Suh tackled Colin Kaepernick 2 yards short of the goal line as time ran out, and the Miami Dolphins handed the San Francisco 49ers a franchise-record 10th consecutive loss with a 31-24 victory on Sunday. Ryan Tannehill threw for 285 yards and three scores to compensate for a sputtering Miami ground game. With the 49ers trailing by seven, Kaepernick moved them from their 38 to the 6 in the final 1:44.

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Brees, Ingram, help Saints rout Rams, 49-21 (Yahoo Sports)

Drew Brees passed for 310 yards and four touchdowns, Mark Ingram scored twice, and the New Orleans Saints defeated the Los Angeles Rams, 49-21 on Sunday. Playing 10 days after being knocked unconscious in a Thursday night loss at Carolina, Ingram rushed for 146 yards on 14 carries, including a 61-yard scamper and a 10-yard touchdown on a fourth-and-1 play. Two of Brees' scoring strikes went to Michael Thomas, whose touchdowns of 6 and 21 yards were part of a nine-catch, 108-yard performance.

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McCoy rallies Bills to 28-21 win over Jaguars (Yahoo Sports)

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) -- LeSean McCoy scored twice, including a career-best 75-yard run, and the Buffalo Bills won their second in a row by beating the Jacksonville Jaguars 28-21 on Sunday.

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Mariota throws for 2 TDs, Titans hang on to beat Bears 27-21 (Yahoo Sports)

Marcus Mariota threw for 226 yards and two touchdowns, and the Tennessee Titans hung on to beat the depleted Chicago Bears 27-21 on Sunday. The Titans (6-6) gave their playoff hopes a boost, though they watched as Chicago (2-9) cut a 20-point lead to six in the fourth quarter. Matt Barkley, starting for the injured Jay Cutler, led the late surge.

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Manning, Giants down Browns 27-13 for 6th straight win (Yahoo Sports)

Eli Manning threw two touchdown passes to Odell Beckham Jr., Jason Pierre-Paul returned a fumble for a TD and the New York Giants extended their winning streak to six games, holding off Cleveland 27-13 on Sunday to keep the Browns winless. Manning had three TD passes as the Giants (8-3) won their sixth straight. Manning threw a 32-yard TD pass to Beckham in the second quarter and added a 4-yarder to the star wide receiver with 5:10 left to finally put away the Browns (0-12).

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Speedy Taylor Gabriel leads Falcons past Cardinals 38-19 (Yahoo Sports)

Taylor Gabriel took two short passes for touchdowns and the Atlanta Falcons returned from a bye week to add to Arizona's misery, blowing out the Cardinals 38-19 on Sunday. Gabriel, who was cut by the winless Cleveland Browns before the season, scored on plays of 35 and 25 yards that showed off his speed. The Falcons (7-4) began the day leading the NFC South and moved a step closer to their first playoff berth since 2012.

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Ravens beat Bengals 19-14 to earn 1st-place tie in AFC North (Yahoo Sports)

Justin Tucker kicked four field goals and Baltimore shut down the Cincinnati Bengals' depleted offense Sunday in a 19-14 victory that thrust the Ravens into a first-place tie in the AFC North. Joe Flacco threw for 234 yards and a touchdown to help Baltimore (6-5) snap a five-game losing streak against the Bengals (3-7-1), whose playoff hopes took another serious blow. The victory was not assured until Cincinnati quarterback Andy Dalton fumbled when sacked by Elvis Dumervil, and defensive end Lawrence Guy recovered at the Baltimore 21 with 1:05 left and the Ravens up 19-12.

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Rivers tosses 3 TDs to help Chargers over Texans 21-13 (Yahoo Sports)

Philip Rivers threw for 242 yards and three touchdowns to give the San Diego Chargers a 21-13 win over the mistake-prone Houston Texans on Sunday. Dontrelle Inman had 119 yards receiving and a touchdown to help San Diego (5-6) to the victory. The Texans (6-5) lost in Houston for the first time this season after winning their first five here.

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The Latest: Brady, Gronkowski both active for Patriots (Yahoo Sports)

Breathe easy, Patriots fans. As expected, Tom Brady is active, and so is Rob Gronkowski. The New England star quarterback and tight end were both listed as questionable heading into the team's game Sunday against the New York Jets.

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Darian Stewart signs 4-year extension with Broncos (Yahoo Sports)

DENVER (AP) -- Darian Stewart has parlayed his playmaking abilities in Denver's ''No Fly Zone'' secondary into a four-year contract extension. The NFL Network said it was worth $28 million with $17.5 million guaranteed.

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Eagles missing 2 starters vs. Packers (Yahoo Sports)

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Running back Ryan Mathews and right tackle Halapoulivaati Vaitai won't play when the Philadelphia Eagles host Green Bay on Monday night because both players have knee injuries.

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A juicy Sunday nighter thanks to flex: Chiefs-Broncos (Yahoo Sports)

NBC was facing an awful Sunday night game between the Patriots and Jets before the NFL stepped in and flexed the Chiefs-Broncos AFC West matchup to prime time. Both teams enter the game in Denver at 7-3. The Broncos, coming off a bye, had won seven in a row in the series that dates back to when the Chiefs were the Dallas Texans in the old AFL.

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