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New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson, center, tries to avoid being tackled during the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Jets' Wilson making better decisions, but focus now on eyes

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 13, 2021 07:23 PM EST

New York Giants fullback Eli Penny (39) celebrates his touchdown catch with tight end Chris Myarick (41) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Judge sees positives, won't talk about his Giants' future

By Tom Canavan Dec. 13, 2021 04:50 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) throwing the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Slumping Prescott, Cowboys can thank D for NFC East cushion

By Schuyler Dixon Dec. 13, 2021 12:31 PM EST

Washington Football Team center Tyler Larsen (69) is attended to by members of the medical team after being injured following a play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Injuries, virus absences taking their toll for Washington

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 13, 2021 11:23 AM EST

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) walks off the field with an injury during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Ravens' Jackson in protective boot after spraining ankle

By The Associated Press Dec. 12, 2021 08:39 PM EST

Washington Football Team center Tyler Larsen (69) is attended to by members of the medical team after being injured following a play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Taylor Heinicke, Washington stumble to 27-20 loss to Cowboys

By Howard Fendrich Dec. 12, 2021 06:29 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper (19) celebrates his touchdown against the Washington Football Team during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Cowboys deliver on coach's guarantee, beat rival Washington

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 12, 2021 04:42 PM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) is hit by Seattle Seahawks defensive end Darrell Taylor (52) as he tires to pass during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Wilson has 2 TD passes as Seahawks beat Texans 33-13

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 12, 2021 04:39 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys fan in the stands watching pregame warmups prior to the start of the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)
Dallas Cowboys bring benches to Washington, rivalry heats up

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 12, 2021 01:11 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) celebrates a touchdown pass to Ja'Marr Chase with Joe Mixon during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
The Latest: Allen-led comeback sends Bills to OT with Bucs

By The Associated Press Dec. 12, 2021 11:58 AM EST

Dallas Cowboys' benches are seen on the sideline prior to the start of the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)
Dallas Cowboys at Washington Football Team 12/12/2021

Dec. 12, 2021 11:35 AM EST

Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera on the sidelines prior to the start of the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Cowboys' easy ride in NFC East not so easy any longer

By Barry Wilner Dec. 10, 2021 11:57 AM EST

FILE - Dallas Cowboys defensive line coach Aden Durde walks on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Arlington, Texas, Nov. 14, 2021. Durde is the first British-born coach to get a full-time job in the NFL. He is a product of the league's coaching diversity programs. Durde is in his second stint with the Cowboys after starting out as a coaching intern. The London native's first full-time job came under Dan Quinn in Atlanta. Durde joined the Cowboys after Quinn was hired as defensive coordinator. The former NFL Europe linebacker also has done plenty of work in player development in his home country. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
Cowboys' Durde grows as 1st Brit to coach full time in NFL

By Schuyler Dixon Dec. 10, 2021 03:08 AM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones yells as he runs down the sidelines prior to an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
Patriots QB Mac Jones' emergence ends talk of long rebuild

By Jimmy Golen Dec. 09, 2021 06:40 PM EST

Florida State hires Michael Alford as next athletic director

Dec. 09, 2021 04:30 PM EST
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida State has hired Michael Alford as vice president and athletic director to succeed David Coburn, who is retiring. ...

FILE - Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy looks on at the sideline during an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Nov. 25, 2021, in Arlington, Texas. McCarthy didn't waste any time making his presence felt on his first day back with the team after a 10-day absence because of a positive COVID-19 test. At the end of a long answer about the Dallas offense Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021 going into Sunday's visit to Washington, McCarthy lit up social media by saying the Cowboys would win the game. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson, file)
McCarthy returns to Cowboys: 'We're going to win this game'

By Schuyler Dixon Dec. 09, 2021 03:25 PM EST

FILE - Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) carries the ball as Washington Football Team's Cole Holcomb (55) and Chase Young (99) give chase during the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Nov. 26, 2020. The teams meet Sunday at Washington. Elliott has been held under 50 yards rushing in four consecutive games for the first time in his career, and Dallas is 2-2 during this stretch, including an overtime loss to Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman, File)
Dallas at Washington starts 'round-robin' for NFC East title

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 09, 2021 02:24 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson looks to pass against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 14

By Brandon Gdula Dec. 09, 2021 12:38 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts' Jonathan Taylor (28) is tackled by Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Sean Murphy-Bunting (23) and Lavonte David (54) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Mahomes among 5 champions recognized for sportsmanship

Dec. 09, 2021 11:40 AM EST

Washington Football Team's Tress Way (5) embraces kicker Brian Johnson after Johnson made a 48-yard field goal against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Washington looking for third consecutive win against Cowboys

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