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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) is tackled by Baltimore Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith (18) during the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Fred Vuich)
Raiders-Steelers will be bittersweet after Harris' death

By Will Graves Dec. 22, 2022 09:32 PM EST

Carolina Panthers running back D'Onta Foreman (33) runs into a wall of players during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Caean Couto)
Panthers look to revive run game vs Lions improving defense

By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2022 09:10 PM EST

Detroit Lions' Jared Goff runs during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Lions at 7-7, Panthers at 5-9 are fighting for playoff spots

By Steve Reed Dec. 22, 2022 05:49 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) is tackled by Baltimore Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith (18) during the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Fred Vuich)
Steelers QB Kenny Pickett ready to go after 2nd concussion

By Will Graves Dec. 22, 2022 03:55 PM EST

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) dives for a two-point conversion during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Orchard Park, N.Y., Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Allen, Bills look to lock up AFC East title against Bears

By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2022 02:41 PM EST

New England Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones (25) breaks up a pass intended for Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams during the first half of an NFL football game between the New England Patriots and Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Steelers and Raiders meet amid bittersweet goodbye to Harris

By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2022 12:41 PM EST

FILE - Denver Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman (23) runs over Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Ryan Shazier during the first half in an NFL football divisional playoff game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, in Denver. Hillman, who was part of the Denver Broncos team that won Super Bowl 50, has died, his family said in a statement. He was 31. Hillman's family posted on his Instagram account Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, that he was diagnosed in August with a rare form of kidney cancer called renal medullary carcinoma and was under hospice care. The family wrote hours later that he died surrounded by family and close friends. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney, File)
Steelers-Broncos 1/17/2016

Dec. 22, 2022 11:17 AM EST

Today in Sports History-Johnson sets NCAA bowl record

By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 23 1933 — Montreal’s Howie Morenz scores his 251st goal to become the NHL’s career goal-scoring leader. Morenz’s goal caps the Canadiens’ 3-0...

FILE - Franco Harris of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs against the Seattle Seahawks in first period action Sunday, Sept. 10, 1978, in Pittsburgh. Franco Harris, the Hall of Fame running back whose heads-up thinking authored “The Immaculate Reception,” considered the most iconic play in NFL history, died Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. He was 72. (AP Photo/RCG)
In Franco Harris, the Steelers found a hero ... and a Way

By Will Graves Dec. 22, 2022 05:58 AM EST

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers running back Franco Harris, named as offensive rookie of the year by The Associated Press, is pictured before a collage of posters in the team offices in Pittsburgh, Jan. 2, 1973. Franco Harris, the Hall of Fame running back whose heads-up thinking authored “The Immaculate Reception,” considered the most iconic play in NFL history, died Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. He was 72. (AP Photo/Harry Cabluck, File)
Franco Harris' legacy forged in humility and empathy

By Will Graves Dec. 21, 2022 06:40 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) runs against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game in Seattle, Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 16

By Brandon Gdula Dec. 21, 2022 04:58 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) catches an 8-yard touchdown pass ahead of Indianapolis Colts cornerback Stephon Gilmore (5) during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Vikings' Cook, Bills' Diggs among best bets to score

By Dorian Colbert Dec. 21, 2022 02:41 PM EST

FILE - Former Pittsburgh Steelers pro football hall of fame running back Franco Harris takes part in festivities celebrating the 40th anniversary of the 1974 Steelers before an NFL football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New Orleans Saints in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2014. Franco Harris, the Hall of Fame running back whose heads-up thinking authored “The Immaculate Reception,” considered the most iconic play in NFL history, died Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. He was 72. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
Remembering Franco: Reaction to the death of Franco Harris

By The Associated Press Dec. 21, 2022 02:14 PM EST

FILE - Former Pittsburgh Steelers pro football hall of fame running back Franco Harris takes part in festivities celebrating the 40th anniversary of the 1974 Steelers before an NFL football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New Orleans Saints in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2014. Franco Harris, the Hall of Fame running back whose heads-up thinking authored “The Immaculate Reception,” considered the most iconic play in NFL history, died Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. He was 72. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
Saints-Steelers 11/30/2014

Dec. 21, 2022 08:37 AM EST

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris twirls a Terrible Towel during a ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of his "Immaculate Reception" catch in the 1972 playoff game against the Oakland Raiders, during the halftime of an NFL football game between the Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012. Franco Harris, the Hall of Fame running back whose heads-up thinking authored “The Immaculate Reception,” considered the most iconic play in NFL history, died Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. He was 72. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
Bengals-Steelers 12/23/2012

Dec. 21, 2022 07:57 AM EST

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers running back Franco Harris is shown in 1973. Franco Harris, the Hall of Fame running back whose heads-up thinking authored “The Immaculate Reception,” considered the most iconic play in NFL history, died Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. He was 72. (AP Photo/Harry Cabluck, File)
Franco Harris, Steeler who caught Immaculate Reception, dies

By Will Graves Dec. 21, 2022 06:53 AM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris has died, his son tells The Associated Press

Dec. 21, 2022 06:45 AM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris has died, his son tells The Associated Press. ...

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) is tackled by Baltimore Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith (18) during the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. Picket left the game under concussion protocol. (AP Photo/Fred Vuich)
Steelers expect QB Kenny Pickett to start against Raiders

Dec. 20, 2022 02:23 PM EST

Fans celebrate with players after Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones' touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game between the New England Patriots and Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Las Vegas. The Raiders defeated the Patriots 30-24. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Raiders' wild last-second win over Pats still talk of NFL

By Mark Anderson Dec. 19, 2022 08:54 PM EST

Chicago Bears' Justin Fields runs during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
QB rushing mark in sight for Bears' Fields with 3 games left

By Andrew Seligman Dec. 19, 2022 07:26 PM EST