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Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry, center, fumbles the ball as Houston Texans inside linebacker Zach Cunningham (41) defends during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. The Texans recovered the fumble. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Derrick Henry becomes 8th player with 2,000 yards rushing

By Kristie Rieken Jan. 03, 2021 07:36 PM EST

Detroit Lions kicker Matt Prater (5) kicks at 54-yard field goal during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Cousins throws 3 TDs, Vikings end with 37-35 win over Lions

By Larry Lage Jan. 03, 2021 04:45 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) talks with Detroit Lions running back Adrian Peterson (28) during pregame of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions 1/3/2021

Jan. 03, 2021 12:48 PM EST

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (19) celebrates with teammates after running in for a touchdown 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)
The Latest: Henry runs for 2k, Titans' doink wins AFC South

By The Associated Press Jan. 03, 2021 12:16 PM EST

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt leaves the field after a losing an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Houston. The Bengals won 37-31. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Titans need win over Texans to win AFC South title

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 31, 2020 06:08 PM EST

Vikings QB Cousins has put up big numbers against Lions

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2020 12:27 PM EST
MINNESOTA (6-9) at DETROIT (5-10) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE - Vikings by 3 1/2 RECORD VS....

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) runs from Chicago Bears safety Eddie Jackson (39) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
AP sources: Star Vikings RB Cook absent after father's death

By Dave Campbell Dec. 30, 2020 01:14 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2020, file photo, Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry , left, runs past Detroit Lions outside linebacker Jamie Collins during the second half of an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn. Henry led the NFL with 1,540 yards rushing last season before running the Titans to their first AFC championship game in 17 years. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)
Derrick Henry poised to repeat as NFL's rushing leader

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 29, 2020 12:11 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) defended by Detroit Lions defensive back Tracy Walker (21) falls into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Detroit Lions 12/26/2020

Dec. 26, 2020 01:12 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Za'Darius Smith reacts after sacking Carolina Panthers' Teddy Bridgewater during the second half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 24-16. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Packers' run defense faces major test against Titans, Henry

By Steve Megargee Dec. 24, 2020 05:00 PM EST

FILE - This 2019 file photo shows Darrell Bevell of the Detroit Lions NFL football team. Detroit fired special teams coordinator Brayden Coombs on Monday, Dec. 21, 2020 three plus weeks after parting ways with general manager Bob Quinn and coach Matt Patricia. The Lions announced their latest move a day after falling to 1-2 under interim coach Darrell Bevell and 5-9 overall this season. (AP Photo)
Lions firing more employees than winning games lately

By Larry Lage Dec. 21, 2020 06:30 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook, left, runs from Chicago Bears defensive tackle Akiem Hicks (96) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings' offense can't make up for depleted defense

By Brian Hall Dec. 21, 2020 06:29 PM EST

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill passes against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Detroit Lions at Tennessee Titans 12/20/2020

Dec. 20, 2020 01:14 PM EST

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) catches a pass as Indianapolis Colts cornerback Rock Ya-Sin (26) defends during an NFL game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020 in Indianapolis. The Colts defeated the Packers 34-31. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
The best clutch coach in the NFL? Look to Kansas City

By The Associated Press Dec. 18, 2020 12:06 PM EST

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Packers continue quest for No. 1 seed as they host Panthers

By Steve Megargee Dec. 17, 2020 04:19 PM EST

Murray vs. Hurts QB matchup intrigues as Cards host Eagles

By The Associated Press Dec. 17, 2020 10:31 AM EST
PHILADELPHIA (4-8-1) at ARIZONA (7-6) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EST, Fox OPENING LINE — Cardinals by 6 1/2 ...

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions 12/13/2020

Dec. 13, 2020 04:52 PM EST

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) walks off the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
The Latest: Steelers get AFC berth, Packers clinch NFC North

By The Associated Press Dec. 13, 2020 12:17 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Demarcus Robinson (11) runs after a catch as Denver Broncos free safety Justin Simmons (31) defends in the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
NFL stages Careers in Football Forum for HBCU students

By The Associated Press Dec. 11, 2020 03:15 PM EST

New York Jets' Ty Johnson celebrates his touchdown during the second half an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Jets RB Ty Johnson went from sending emails to scoring TDs

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 11, 2020 02:38 PM EST