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Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84) runs against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Patterson sets NFL record with 9th career kickoff return TD

By George Henry Nov. 20, 2022 02:53 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Rams' Stafford out of concussion protocol, will play Sunday

By Greg Beacham Nov. 18, 2022 06:37 PM EST

Zaria Black, 24, from Buffalo, clears off her car as snow falls Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, in Buffalo, N.Y. A dangerous lake-effect snowstorm paralyzed parts of western and northern New York, with nearly 2 feet of snow already on the ground in some places and possibly much more on the way. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Bills' McDermott keeps things light amid heavy snow fall

By John Wawrow Nov. 18, 2022 01:56 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota is sacked by Carolina Panthers defensive end Marquis Haynes Sr. during the second half of an NFL football game on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
QB Fields returns home as Bears, Falcons match run games

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2022 06:36 PM EST

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) celebrates with wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins after scoring a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Lions go for third straight win, seek to slow down Giants

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2022 06:26 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith talks with quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Bears' Fields a rising star as he faces his hometown Falcons

By Charles Odum Nov. 17, 2022 05:43 PM EST

Carolina Panthers running back D'Onta Foreman runs against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Foreman tries for another big game when Panthers face Ravens

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2022 05:15 PM EST

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Nov. 18-24

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 18 1962 — Bill Wade of the Chicago Bears passes for 466 yards and two touchdowns to edge the Dallas Cowboys 34-33. 1970 — Joe...

FILE - Indianapolis Colts vice chair Kalen Jackson, also one of the team's owners, watches during the first half of the Colts' NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Oct. 6, 2022, in Denver. From the owner’s suite to the front office to the sidelines, the number of women in the NFL is steadily rising. Jackson was born into football, one of three daughters of Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay. She got her introduction to the sport attending community events. Now, she has a seat at the table for owners’ meetings. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Number of women working in the NFL steadily rising

By Rob Maaddi Nov. 17, 2022 06:00 AM EST

The grandstand at the shuttered Arlington International Racecourse is seen from parking lot in Arlington Heights, Ill., Friday, Oct. 14, 2022. The Chicago Bears want to turn the Arlington Heights site, once a jewel of thoroughbred racing, into a different kind of gem, anchored by an enclosed stadium and bursting with year-round activity — assuming a deal with Churchill Downs Inc. to buy the land goes through. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Sports construction rolls right through economic uncertainty

By Andrew Seligman And John Wawrow Nov. 17, 2022 06:00 AM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) runs the ball against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Fields, Bears running game deal with Herbert's injury

By Gene Chamberlain Nov. 16, 2022 07:40 PM EST

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) celebrates with tight end Lawrence Cager (83) after Cager scored a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 11

By Brandon Gdula Nov. 16, 2022 04:59 PM EST

FILE - Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell (24) lines up during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Oct. 16, 2022, in Atlanta. Terrell returned to practice on Wednesday, Nov. 16, after missing three games with a hamstring injury. Coach Arthur Smith said he is “hopeful” Terrell, the team's top defensive back, can return for the team's game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Nov. 20. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)
Falcons CB Terrell back at practice after missing 3 games

By Charles Odum Nov. 16, 2022 02:57 PM EST

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera celebrates after an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Washington's Riverboat Ron knocks off another unbeaten team

By Josh Dubow Nov. 16, 2022 02:09 AM EST

Chicago Bears running back Khalil Herbert (24) runs from Detroit Lions linebacker Julian Okwara (99) during the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bears place RB Herbert on IR because of hip injury

Nov. 15, 2022 06:18 PM EST

Denver Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett during the NFL football game between Denver Broncos and Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium London, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Analysis: Jeff Saturday hire ripples across stunned NFL

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 15, 2022 06:00 AM EST

A Denver Broncos supporter cheers before the NFL football game between Denver Broncos and Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium London, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
NFL road trip: Beyond Germany, league eyes Spain, France

By Ken Maguire Nov. 15, 2022 06:00 AM EST

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus walks off the field after the Miami Dolphins beat the Bears 35-32 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Chance to work with Fields was big draw for Bears' Eberflus

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 14, 2022 06:30 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys' Tony Pollard (20) celebrates scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Cowboys know run defense is weak link, struggle to find fix

By Schuyler Dixon Nov. 14, 2022 03:45 PM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) runs the ball as Detroit Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah (1) pursues during the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Justin Fields rushes for 147 yards in another Bears loss

By Jay Cohen Nov. 13, 2022 06:52 PM EST