Cincinnati Bengals
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) tries to break a tackle by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Mackensie Alexander (24) after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 17

By Brandon Gdula Dec. 30, 2021 12:19 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich and defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (99) leave the field after an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. The Colts won 22-16. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
NFL cuts isolation time for players who test positive

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 28, 2021 02:34 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals' Tee Higgins (85) celebrates a touchdown reception during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Depleted Ravens couldn't keep it close against Bengals

By Noah Trister Dec. 27, 2021 05:33 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) hugs Joe Mixon (28) following a catch by Mixon during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Bengals looking for consistency as they aim for playoff spot

By Mitch Stacy Dec. 27, 2021 02:53 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Byron Pringle (13) scores past Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Cameron Heyward (97) and linebacker Derrek Tuszka, right, during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
With AFC West title in tow, Chiefs look toward bigger things

By Dave Skretta Dec. 27, 2021 02:24 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) beats Buffalo Bills safety Micah Hyde (23) and cornerback Taron Johnson (24) on a 13-yard touchdown reception during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
COVID-19 issues continue in NFL; Colts, Panthers hit hard

By Steve Reed Dec. 27, 2021 01:56 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook carries the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Analysis: COVID-19 means teams battle 2 opponents weekly

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 27, 2021 02:52 AM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown is tackled by Carolina Panthers defensive back Myles Hartsfield during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
NFL Today, Week 16

By The Associated Press Dec. 26, 2021 10:01 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson (25) is carted off the field during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Bills' Boettger, Jaguars' Robinson suffer Achilles injuries

By The Associated Press Dec. 26, 2021 08:25 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs running back Darrel Williams (31) is knocked out of bounds by Pittsburgh Steelers free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Steelers dumped 36-10 by Chiefs as playoff hopes keep fading

By Dave Skretta Dec. 26, 2021 07:50 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs guard Trey Smith is introduced before the start of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Chiefs rout stumbling Steelers 36-10 to clinch AFC West

By Dave Skretta Dec. 26, 2021 07:45 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Josh Johnson (15) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Johnson solid in pinch for Ravens, but playoff hopes fade

Dec. 26, 2021 06:50 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals' Tyler Boyd (83) does a flip in front of Baltimore Ravens' Daryl Worley following a touchdown reception during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Burrow’s 525 yards, 4 TDs power Bengals past Ravens 41-21

By Mitch Stacy Dec. 26, 2021 04:45 PM EST

A fan goes through security before an NFL football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals 12/26/2021

Dec. 26, 2021 12:15 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys' Trevon Diggs (7) celebrates intercepting a pass thrown by Washington Football Team's Taylor Heinicke in the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
The Latest: Washington brings benches, just as Cowboys did

By The Associated Press Dec. 26, 2021 11:58 AM EST

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (13) scores a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Banged-up Colts shrug off injuries, beat Cardinals 22-16

By David Brandt Dec. 25, 2021 11:29 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni reacts to a referee call during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Ravens without top 2 QBs after Huntley lands on COVID list

By The Associated Press Dec. 25, 2021 02:19 PM EST

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) passes against the San Francisco 49ers in the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Gritty Titans 1 win from clinching AFC South after big rally

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 24, 2021 01:22 PM EST

Denver Broncos free safety Justin Simmons watches during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Denver. The Bengals won 15-10. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Broncos safety Justin Simmons snubbed again for AFC Pro Bowl

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 24, 2021 02:55 AM EST

Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews (89) makes a touchdown catch in front of Green Bay Packers free safety Darnell Savage in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Bengals and Ravens meet in crowded AFC North playoff race

By Mitch Stacy Dec. 23, 2021 03:47 PM EST