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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (18) tosses a cleat to a fan after an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Analysis: Wentz, Elliott provide little bang for buck

By Josh Dubow Jan. 08, 2021 02:22 AM EST

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott works the sideline in the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Bills face Reich-coached Colts in 1st home playoff since '96

By John Wawrow Jan. 07, 2021 04:49 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) passes against the Indianapolis Colts during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Mahomes leads champion Chiefs to 14-2 mark in stacked AFC

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 07, 2021 04:13 PM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jan. 07, 2021 01:10 PM EST
Jan. 8 1944 — Toronto’s Babe Pratt becomes the first NHL defenseman to get six assists in a game as the Maple Leafs pound the Boston Bruins...

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) is tackled by Miami Dolphins strong safety Bobby McCain (28) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Bills list Diggs, Beasley questionable for playoff opener

By John Wawrow Jan. 07, 2021 11:19 AM EST

Bills host ex-AFC East rival Colts for 1st time in playoffs

The Associated Press Jan. 07, 2021 10:43 AM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (11-5) at BUFFALO (13-3) Saturday, 1:05 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE - Bills by 6 1/2 ...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jan. 07, 2021 09:35 AM EST
Jan. 13 1962 — Wilt Chamberlain scores an NBA regulation-game record 73 points to lead the Philadelphia Warriors to a 135-117 triumph over...

Seattle Seahawks strong safety Jamal Adams (33) reacts to a play against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 20-9. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Jamal Adams among several stars savoring 1st playoff seasons

By Josh Dubow Jan. 07, 2021 02:32 AM EST

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) celebrates after running back J.K. Dobbins (27) ran in for a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Ravens Jackson itching to add playoff win to solid resume

By David Ginsburg Jan. 07, 2021 01:43 AM EST

Buffalo Bills wide receiver John Brown (15) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass thrown by quarterback Josh Allen (17) in the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Bills' wealth of depth at receiver making opponents pay

By John Wawrow Jan. 06, 2021 08:24 PM EST

Tennessee Titans' Amani Hooker (37) celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Titans' woeful defense sees postseason as fresh start

By Teresa M. Walker Jan. 06, 2021 07:19 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) talks to offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich during an NFL football practice Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers play the Washington Football Team in a playoff game Saturday night. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Tom Brady excited, ready to lead Buccaneers into playoffs

By Fred Goodall Jan. 06, 2021 07:04 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 20, 2019, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy greets a player during the second half of the team's AFC championship NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Kansas City, Mo. One year ago, Bieniemy and San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh missed out on the coaching carousel despite being coordinators of the two Super Bowl teams. The two figure to be near the top of many of the lists of possible head coaching candidates again this offseason when the NFL is hoping some new rules lead to more opportunities for minority coaches. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
For non-playoff teams, important NFL offseason is underway

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 06, 2021 02:42 AM EST

FILE - Fans arrive to tailgate before an NFL football game between the Buffalo Bills and the Jacksonville Jaguars in Orchard Park, N.Y., in this Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, file photo. Testing will replace tailgating in the Bills Stadium's expansive parking lot starting Wednesday, when some 6,700 fans will be required to be tested for the coronavirus in order to be allowed to attend Buffalo's AFC wild-card playoff game against the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert, File)
Testing replaces tailgating as Bills set to welcome fans

By John Wawrow Jan. 05, 2021 07:44 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich looks at his play chart during the second half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Colts' Rivers embraces his 7th, perhaps final, playoff run

By Michael Marot Jan. 05, 2021 07:14 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank, left, hugs head coach Raheem Morris before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Falcons interview Rams' Holmes, Colts' Brown in GM search

Jan. 05, 2021 02:23 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Hurts, from left, Carson Wentz and Nate Sudfeld talk during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
AP Source: Wentz needs time to think about future in Philly

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 05, 2021 01:14 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Mike Glennon (2) fumbles the ball as hit by by Indianapolis Colts' Darius Leonard (53) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Reich believes Colts have winning combination for playoffs

By Michael Marot Jan. 04, 2021 06:53 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) tries in vain to pull in a pass over New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore in the end zone in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. The Saints won 52-33. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Vikings enter offseason with deteriorated defense to repair

By Dave Campbell Jan. 04, 2021 06:29 PM EST

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, left, celebrates a touchdown by wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (19) in the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus )
Bills riding momentum in preparing to face Colts in playoffs

By John Wawrow Jan. 04, 2021 05:50 PM EST