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Miami Dolphins' Jaylen Waddle (17) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
For Dolphins, it's simple math: 2 wins, and playoffs await

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 28, 2021 02:26 PM EST

Tennessee Titans inside linebacker Jayon Brown (55) celebrates after the Titans beat the San Francisco 49ers in an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Titans back to work needing 1 win to clinch AFC South title

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 27, 2021 07:02 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman (11) tries to leap over Arizona Cardinals cornerback Marco Wilson (20) during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Colts take advantage of Ballard's emphasis on roster depth

By Michael Marot Dec. 27, 2021 05:49 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Darnell Savage tries to stop Cleveland Browns' Nick Chubb during the first half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Packers must improve their run defense before postseason

By Steve Megargee Dec. 27, 2021 05:33 PM EST

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) throws a pass for a touchdown to Conor McDermott during the second half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Quarantining Saleh hopes to rejoin Jets in next few days

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 27, 2021 05:11 PM EST

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell, left, speaks with Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith after an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 20-16. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Falcons show progress by remaining relevant through December

By Charles Odum Dec. 27, 2021 03:43 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) beats Buffalo Bills safety Micah Hyde (23) and cornerback Taron Johnson (24) on a 13-yard touchdown reception during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
COVID-19 issues continue in NFL; Colts, Panthers hit hard

By Steve Reed Dec. 27, 2021 01:56 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs running back Darrel Williams (31) is knocked out of bounds by Pittsburgh Steelers free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Steelers dumped 36-10 by Chiefs as playoff hopes keep fading

By Dave Skretta Dec. 26, 2021 07:50 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals' Tyler Boyd (83) does a flip in front of Baltimore Ravens' Daryl Worley following a touchdown reception during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Burrow’s 525 yards, 4 TDs power Bengals past Ravens 41-21

By Mitch Stacy Dec. 26, 2021 04:45 PM EST

Houston Texans' Jonathan Owens (36) is lifted up by Desmond King II (25) after recovering a fumble by the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
Texans run past Chargers 41-29, ding LA's playoff hopes

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 26, 2021 04:29 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons long snapper Josh Harris signs autographs before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Detroit Lions at Atlanta Falcons 12/26/2021

Dec. 26, 2021 12:35 PM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Dec. 26, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 27 1953 — The Detroit Lions edge the Cleveland Browns 17-16 for the NFL championship. Doak Walker’s extra point, following a 33-yard scoring pass,...

Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt prior to an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Indianapolis Colts at Arizona Cardinals 12/25/2021

Dec. 25, 2021 07:57 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni reacts to a referee call during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Ravens without top 2 QBs after Huntley lands on COVID list

By The Associated Press Dec. 25, 2021 02:19 PM EST

Fans tailgate outside Lambeau Field before an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Cleveland Browns Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Cleveland Browns at Green Bay Packers 12/25/2021

Dec. 25, 2021 02:17 PM EST

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) passes against the San Francisco 49ers in the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Gritty Titans 1 win from clinching AFC South after big rally

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 24, 2021 01:22 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo leaves the field after losing to the Tennessee Titans in an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Garoppolo's mistakes plague 49ers in 20-17 loss to Titans

By Josh Dubow Dec. 24, 2021 12:11 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns activate QB Mayfield, Colts' Nelson on COVID-19 list

By Tom Withers Dec. 24, 2021 10:56 AM EST

Denver Broncos free safety Justin Simmons watches during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Denver. The Bengals won 15-10. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Broncos safety Justin Simmons snubbed again for AFC Pro Bowl

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 24, 2021 02:55 AM EST

Tennessee Titans running back D'Onta Foreman (7) grabs the facemark of San Francisco 49ers free safety Jimmie Ward, center, in the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. Foreman was called for a penalty on the play. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Niners struggle mightily on 3rd down in 20-17 loss to Titans

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 24, 2021 01:21 AM EST