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New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) and fullback Ricky Ortiz (30) celebrate Kamara's touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
Saints finish 13-3 but miss out on first-round bye

By Steve Reed Dec. 29, 2019 04:59 PM EST

Cowboys' Byron Jones out against Redskins with ankle injury

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2019 12:36 PM EST
Dallas cornerback Byron Jones is out against Washington and will miss a game for the first time in his five-year career because of an ankle injury sustained at...

On Football: Offbeat Awards for the 2019 season

By Barry Wilner Dec. 26, 2019 06:17 PM EST
The Associated Press will hand out its individual NFL awards on the night before the Super Bowl in Miami. Until then, here are some off-the-beaten track honors...

Carolina Panthers' Christian McCaffrey (22) is tackled by Indianapolis Colts' Clayton Geathers (26) and Anthony Walker (50) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Going for it: Saints could clinch 1st-round bye

By Steve Reed Dec. 26, 2019 06:07 PM EST

Saints-Panthers Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Dec. 26, 2019 11:59 AM EST
NEW ORLEANS (12-3) at CAROLINA (5-10) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE — Saints by 11 1/2 ...

Carolina Panthers quarterback Will Grier (3) looks at a replay during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Panthers' latest debacle could signal more changes coming

By Steve Reed Dec. 23, 2019 06:07 PM EST

Washington Redskins quarterback Dwayne Haskins walks with trainers to a cart while being taken off the field after being sacked by New York Giants linebacker Lorenzo Carter during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Rookie QBs Haskins, Murray leave games with injuries

By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2019 08:34 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts' Jordan Wilkins (20) runs during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Panthers struggles continue in blowout loss at Indianapolis

By Michael Marot Dec. 22, 2019 07:08 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts running back Nyheim Hines (21) runs a punt back for a touchdown past Carolina Panthers punter Michael Palardy (5) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Hines' long returns help send Colts past Carolina 38-6

By Michael Marot Dec. 22, 2019 04:27 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles' Vinny Curry (75) pulls down Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
The Latest: Bears NT Goldman leaves with concussion

By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2019 11:06 AM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) throws a touchdown pass that tied Peyton Manning for the NFL record for most career touchdown passes in the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in New Orleans, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Panthers, Colts try to change script with strong finishes

By Michael Marot Dec. 19, 2019 06:39 PM EST

Panthers-Colts Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Dec. 19, 2019 03:18 PM EST
CAROLINA (5-9) AT INDIANAPOLIS (6-8) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE - Colts by 6 1/2 RECORD...

Struggling Panthers preparing QB Will Grier to play vs Colts

By Steve Reed Dec. 18, 2019 04:59 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Panthers are preparing rookie quarterback Will Grier to play Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts. Interim...

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) is tackled by Seattle Seahawks middle linebacker Bobby Wagner (54) and outside linebacker K.J. Wright (50) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Panthers considering starting rookie QB Grier against Colts

By Steve Reed Dec. 16, 2019 03:20 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) passes during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Seattle Seahawks at Carolina Panthers 12/15/2019

Dec. 15, 2019 01:22 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson passes against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
FBN--Seahawks-Panthers Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Dec. 12, 2019 11:30 AM EST

Carolina Panthers interim head coach Perry Fewell, left, speaks with Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn before the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons 12/8/2019

Dec. 08, 2019 12:34 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) tries to pass against New Orleans Saints cornerback P.J. Williams (26) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Panthers-Falcons Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Dec. 05, 2019 09:28 AM EST

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson talks to quarterback Carson Wentz (11) on the sidelines, during the first half at an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 14

By Brandon C. Williams Dec. 04, 2019 02:46 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, file photo, Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera leaves the field following an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Charlotte, N.C. The Panthers fired Rivera on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, parting ways with him with four games left in the regular season. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco, File)
Panthers owner leaning toward offensive-minded head coach

By Steve Reed Dec. 04, 2019 02:03 AM EST