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Washington Football Team inside linebacker Jon Bostic (53) and defensive end James Smith-Williams (96) leave the field after an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. Washington won 23-15. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
NFC East stages late-season turnaround

By Josh Dubow Dec. 16, 2020 02:19 AM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Dec. 12, 2020 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 13 1942 — The Washington Redskins win the NFL Championship with a 14-6 victory over the Chicago Bears. 1958 —...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 10, 2020 04:27 PM EST
Dec. 13 1942 — The Washington Redskins win the NFL Championship with a 14-6 victory over the Chicago Bears. 1958 —...

Packers play Lions in matchup of NFC North's best and worst

By The Associated Press Dec. 10, 2020 12:52 PM EST
GREEN BAY (9-3) at DETROIT (5-7) Sunday, 4:25 ET, Fox OPENING LINE – Packers by 7 RECORD VS. SPREAD...

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens (4) passes against the Green Bay Packers during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Saints glad Sanders is on their side in rematch with 49ers

By Brett Martel Nov. 12, 2020 08:35 PM EST

Saints ride 5-game win streak into clash with 49ers

By The Associated Press Nov. 12, 2020 11:35 AM EST
SAN FRANCISCO (4-5) at NEW ORLEANS (6-2) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE – Saints by 6 ½ ...

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens (4) passes against the Green Bay Packers during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
49ers get needed good news with negative test for Bourne

By Josh Dubow Nov. 06, 2020 04:42 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) throws as Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker Devon Kennard (42) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Lots of division matchups to spice up Week 8 of NFL schedule

By Barry Wilner Oct. 29, 2020 11:25 PM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson catches the ball during an NFL football practice, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola, Pool)
'Get your popcorn ready:' Jackson hopes to shine for Eagles

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 10, 2020 06:18 PM EDT

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Sep. 10, 2020 01:38 PM EDT
Sept. 17 1920 — The forerunner of the NFL, the American Professional Football Association, is founded in an automobile showroom in Canton,...

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) celebrates with fans after an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Houston. The Texans won 22-19 in overtime.(AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Determining All-Decade team for 2010s no easy chore

By Barry Wilner Feb. 25, 2020 01:44 PM EST

Rating Super Bowls: Classics, Memorables and Duds

By Barry Wilner Jan. 26, 2020 12:12 PM EST
MIAMI (AP) — Not all Super Bowls are super. Some are classics, some are memorable but not quite fit for total greatness. Some have elements...

File-This Jan. 19, 2014, file photo shows San Francisco 49ers tight end Vance McDonald (89) diving over Seattle Seahawks strong safety Kam Chancellor (31) after a 14 yard gain in the first quarter during the NFL football NFC Championship game in Seattle. As part of its celebration of its 100th season, the NFL is designating a Game of the Week, each chosen to highlight a classic matchup. For this week, it’s the 49ers-Seahawks game. To mark each Game of the Week, the AP will be reprinting its story of a classic matchup in the rivalry. This week it's the Seattle Seahawks' 23-17 win over the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC championship game on Jan. 19, 2014. (Paul Kitagaki Jr./The Sacramento Bee via AP, File)
NFL at 100: Seattle had to top 49ers on way to 1st title

By Tim Booth Dec. 24, 2019 03:16 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz, center, gathers with his teammates at the NFL football team's practice facility in Philadelphia, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Eli Manning facing familiar foe in return to lineup

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 08, 2019 02:39 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) runs against Arizona Cardinals cornerback Kevin Peterson (27) during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
Niners rookie Deebo Samuel emerging as key target

By Josh Dubow Nov. 20, 2019 07:03 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph warms up before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Pittsburgh Steelers at San Francisco 49ers 9/22/2019

Sep. 22, 2019 02:48 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers Cam Newton dances in the outfield during his charity kickball tournament in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, May 10, 2019. Both Panthers QBs will be action Friday. Meanwhile rookie draft pick QB Will Grier was throwing footballs for the first time as Carolina opens rookie minicamp on the team's practice fields outside the stadium. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Panthers QBs: Grier starts throwing, Newton still waiting

By Steve Reed May. 10, 2019 06:54 PM EDT

Fans sit on the main stage during the second round of the NFL football draft, Friday, April 26, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
The Latest: Another day, another crowd of 200,000 at draft

Apr. 26, 2019 06:42 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 27, 2019, file photo, Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. For the first time since the Ravens came to Baltimore, someone other than Ozzie Newsome will have the final say during the NFL draft. DeCosta moved up the corporate ladder after joining the Ravens at an entry level position in 1996, their first year after moving from Cleveland. Now that he’s in charge, there’s no telling what might happen when it comes time for Baltimore to make its first-round selection. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Rookie GM DeCosta takes reins from Newsome in Ravens draft

By David Ginsburg Apr. 18, 2019 01:42 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 23, 2018, file photo, Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald speaks after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, in Glendale, Ariz. Star receiver Larry Fitzgerald is returning to the Arizona Cardinals for a 16th NFL season. The Cardinals announced Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, that they signed the 35-year-old Fitzgerald to a one-year contract. Team president Michael Bidwell says, “No player has meant more to this franchise or this community than Larry Fitzgerald.” (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Larry Fitzgerald returning to Cardinals for 16th season

By Bob Baum Jan. 23, 2019 04:04 PM EST