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Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) pulls in the game winning touchdown pass over New Orleans Saints cornerback P.J. Williams (28) during overtime of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in New Orleans. The Vikings won 26-20. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Glove love: Rudolph's mitts go from scam to fundraiser

By Dave Campbell Jan. 09, 2020 04:35 PM EST

File-This Feb. 7, 2012, file photo shows New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning holding up the Vince Lombardi Trophy during the team's NFL football Super Bowl parade in New York. The man who has been the face of the New York Giants since 2004 is probably going to make his final appearance this weekend. Manning's 16-year Giants' career that has included two Super Bowl titles likely will come to an end Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, when New York tries to spoil the Philadelphia Eagles bid to win the NFC East. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez,File)
Eli Manning likely making his final NY Giants appearance

By Tom Canavan Dec. 27, 2019 02:05 PM EST

Baltimore Raven quarterback Lamar Jackson hands off to running back Mark Ingram during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Brown at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019. (Warren Dillaway/The Star-Beacon via AP)
Six teams still battling for all-important first-round bye

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 26, 2019 01:26 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2019, file photo Buffalo Bills outside linebacker Lorenzo Alexander (57) breaks up a pass intended for Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt (27) during the second half of an NFL football game in Cleveland. Vowing to retire after this season, the 13-year NFL veteran knows Sunday's regular-season finale against the New York Jets won't be his final game for the playoff-bound Bills. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Bills praise Alexander, who could be playing final home game

By John Wawrow Dec. 24, 2019 06:28 PM EST

NFL Today, Week 16

By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2019 09:32 PM EST
SCOREBOARD Monday, Dec. 23 Green Bay at Minnesota, 8:15 p.m. Aaron Rodgers and the Packers (11-3) can clinch the NFC...

New York Giants defensive end B.J. Hill (95) and linebacker Markus Golden (44) sack Washington Redskins quarterback Case Keenum during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Jones throws for 5 TDs, Giants beat Redskins in overtime

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 22, 2019 04:53 PM EST

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) walks off the field following an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Giants-Redskins Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Dec. 19, 2019 03:03 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston signals during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
NFL Today, Week 15

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2019 10:52 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders (26) hands the ball to fans after scoring a touchdown against the Washington Redskins in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Wentz, Eagles keep NFC East hopes alive by beating Redskins

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 15, 2019 04:28 PM EST

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton looks up, during the first half at an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
NFL Notes: Meaty questions, deep cuts with Saints' Payton

By The Associated Press Dec. 13, 2019 03:17 PM EST

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) can't hold onto the ball under pressure from Cincinnati Bengals cornerback William Jackson (22) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Landry says best friend OBJ not looking to bolt Browns

By Tom Withers Dec. 12, 2019 03:21 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles' Zach Ertz (86) celebrates after scoring the game-winning touchdown during overtime of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Eagles-Redskins Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Dec. 12, 2019 11:41 AM EST

FILE - In this July 25, 2019, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles strong safety Malcolm Jenkins speaks with members of the media at the NFL football team's training camp, in Philadelphia. Veteran defensive backs and team leaders Richard Sherman of San Francisco and Malcolm Jenkins of Philadelphia are among 32 nominees for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.(AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Sherman, Jenkins among 32 nominees for NFL Man Of Year award

By The Associated Press Dec. 12, 2019 09:00 AM EST

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 20-7. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Top running teams are winning more than top passing teams

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 12, 2019 02:50 AM EST

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (17) pulls in touchdown reception in the first half an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
49ers' dramatic win over Saints comes at heavy cost

By Josh Dubow Dec. 09, 2019 07:53 PM EST

NFL Today, Week 14

By The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2019 10:15 PM EST
SCOREBOARD Monday, Dec. 9 New York Giants at Philadelphia, 8:15 p.m. Eli Manning makes his first start since Week 2...

Washington Redskins' Adrian Peterson celebrates his touchdown run with Dwayne Haskins during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Peterson eclipses 14,000-yard rushing mark in loss

By Keith Jenkins Dec. 08, 2019 08:39 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray is sacked by Los Angeles Rams defensive end Dante Fowler during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Steelers try to maintain momentum vs. struggling Cardinals

By David Brandt Dec. 05, 2019 02:10 PM EST

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera speaks to the media following an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Carolina Panthers fire head coach Ron Rivera

By Steve Reed Dec. 03, 2019 03:28 PM EST

NFL Today, Week 12

By The Associated Press Nov. 24, 2019 08:52 PM EST
SCOREBOARD Monday, Nov. 25 Baltimore at Los Angeles Rams, 8:15 p.m. The Rams (6-4) welcome the high-scoring Ravens for...