Los Angeles Rams
AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Dec. 23, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 24 1950 — Cleveland’s Otto Graham throws four touchdown passes, despite icy footing in Municipal Stadium, and Lou Groza kicks a 16-yard field goal...

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley, right, rushes for a touchdown past Green Bay Packers inside linebacker Krys Barnes (51) and defensive end Dean Lowry (94) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Tight AFC North prepares for wild finish to regular season

By Noah Trister Dec. 23, 2021 02:10 AM EST

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler, left, hauls in a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Chargers feeling confident despite setbacks, roster turmoil

By Greg Beacham Dec. 22, 2021 08:45 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) celebrates his touchdown catch with wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (3) and guard Austin Corbett during the second half of the team's NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)
LA Rams on track for playoffs with tough, short week ahead

By Greg Beacham Dec. 22, 2021 07:32 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson looks to throw during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Wilson can't come through for Seattle to conclude wacky week

By Tim Booth Dec. 22, 2021 07:16 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid looks on during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Chiefs with no new COVID-19 positives; Gordon, Gay return

By Dave Skretta Dec. 22, 2021 05:27 PM EST

Team officials look over Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Thielen's return may lift Vikings ahead of matchup with Rams

By Brian Hall Dec. 22, 2021 05:04 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) celebrates after the Chiefs defeated the Los Angeles Chargers in an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. The Chiefs won 34-28. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Packers stay on top of AP Pro32 poll; Chiefs, Bucs follow

By Simmi Buttar Dec. 22, 2021 02:55 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) celebrates his touchdown catch with wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (3) and guard Austin Corbett during the second half of the team's NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)
Vikings' Cook, Rams' Kupp among best bets to score

By Dorian Colbert Dec. 22, 2021 02:15 PM EST

Cleveland Browns center JC Tretter (64) and guard Joel Bitonio block as quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws a pass against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
AP Sources: NFL discussed cancellations due to COVID-19

By Rob Maaddi And Barry Wilner Dec. 22, 2021 02:06 PM EST

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh leaves the field at the end of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins defeated the Jets 31-24. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Saleh, Sirianni test positive for COVID-19, Stefanski back

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 22, 2021 11:40 AM EST

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) breaks up a pass intended for Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) during the second half of an NFL football game Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Missed chances, mistakes costly for Seahawks in loss to Rams

By Dan Greenspan Dec. 22, 2021 12:38 AM EST

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp, top, catches a pass over Seattle Seahawks cornerback Sidney Jones during the second half of an NFL football game Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis )
Cooper Kupp's 2 TD catches carry Rams past Seahawks 20-10

By Greg Beacham Dec. 21, 2021 10:11 PM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) passes between Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Anthony Barr (55) and defensive end D.J. Wonnum during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Hard-to-figure Vikings still trudging ahead in playoff chase

By Dave Campbell Dec. 21, 2021 06:58 PM EST

Rams, Seahawks thin on inactives for COVID-affected showdown

By Greg Beacham Dec. 21, 2021 05:55 PM EST
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams and the Seattle Seahawks had only six combined inactive players for their NFC West showdown Tuesday night, thanks to...

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes reacts during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Mahomes in teams' heads and they play right into his hands

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 21, 2021 02:02 AM EST

This is a 2021 photo of Bill Lazor of the Chicago Bears NFL football team. This image reflects the Chicago Bears active roster as of Friday, April 16, 2021 when this image was taken. The Chicago Bears could be without all three of their coordinators, including Lazor, when they host the Minnesota Vikings on Monday, Dec. 20, 2021. (AP Photo)
AP Source: Several asymptomatic NFL players test positive

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 20, 2021 02:45 PM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 21 1891 — Dr. James Naismith introduces the first game of basketball. Based on 13 rules created by Naismith, the game is tested by 18 students at...

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley looks on during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Analysis: Gutsy calls, tight races set up wild finish in NFL

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 20, 2021 04:12 AM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joe Haden (23) stops Tennessee Titans wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine (15) after Westbrook-Ikhine made a catch on fourth down near the end of the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Pittsburgh. The play was ruled that Westbrook-Ikhine was stopped short of the line of gain and was upheld on review, giving the Steelers the ball. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
NFL Today, Week 15

By The Associated Press Dec. 19, 2021 09:10 PM EST