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Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff answers a question during a news conference following an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 16

By Brandon C. Williams Dec. 18, 2019 11:40 AM EST

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) celebrates his touchdown reception in the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in New Orleans, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
Brees sets his records, teammate Thomas could be next

By Josh Dubow Dec. 18, 2019 02:17 AM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Baltimore Ravens tie Pro Bowl record with 12 selections

By The Associated Press Dec. 17, 2019 08:40 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add include Minshew, Fitzpatrick

By Frank Stampfl Dec. 17, 2019 02:52 PM EST

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Lions coach Matt Patricia plans to keep showing up to work

By Larry Lage Dec. 16, 2019 07:14 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Breshad Perriman (19) crosses into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Winston making compelling argument to remain with Buccaneers

By Fred Goodall Dec. 16, 2019 06:25 PM EST

El quarterback de los Buccaneers de Tampa Bay Jameis Winston señala durante la primera mitad del juego de la NFL contra los Lions de Detroit, el domingo 15 de diciembre de 2019, en Detroit. (AP Foto/Paul Sancya)
NFL ICYMI: All ends well for Cowboys after flip over toss

By Eddie Pells Dec. 16, 2019 03:34 AM 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

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) scrambles against the Tennessee Titans in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. The Texans won 24-21. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Texans grab AFC South lead with 24-21 victory over Titans

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2019 09:40 PM EST

Bucs wide receiver Chris Godwin leaves with hamstring injury

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2019 09:24 PM EST
Tampa Bay wide receiver Chris Godwin left the game on Sunday with a hamstring injury in the third quarter at Detroit. Godwin had five catches for 121 yards...

Texans beat Titans 24-21 to grab first place in AFC South

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2019 08:54 PM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Houston Texans grabbed control of the AFC South by beating the Tennessee Titans 24-21...

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) scrambles against the Tennessee Titans in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. The Texans won 24-21. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Texans takes AFC South lead with showdown win at Titans

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2019 08:29 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Breshad Perriman (19) crosses into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Lions lose 7th straight amid dreary home atmosphere

By Noah Trister Dec. 15, 2019 06:23 PM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. The Texans won 24-21. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Texans edge Titans to take control of AFC South

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2019 06:03 PM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. The Texans won 24-21. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Texans hold off Titans 24-21 to take AFC South lead

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2019 05:22 PM EST

Detroit Lions wide receiver Danny Amendola (80) is pushed out of bounds by Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Sean Murphy-Bunting (26) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Winston throws 4 TDs, helps Buccaneers beat Lions 38-17

By Larry Lage Dec. 15, 2019 04:41 PM EST

New England Patriots running back James White (28) runs the ball for a touchdown past Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Geno Atkins (97) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
New England Patriots at Cincinnati Bengals 12/15/2019

Dec. 15, 2019 01:25 PM EST

Detroit Lions linebacker Jahlani Tavai intercepts a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Detroit Lions 12/15/2019

Dec. 15, 2019 01:20 PM EST

Adam Thielen returns to Vikings' lineup after six weeks

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2019 12:28 PM EST
Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen will play against the Los Angeles Chargers after missing five games with a pulled hamstring. Raiders...

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) talks with referee Walt Anderson (66) in the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
49ers lose in wild finish but end six-year playoff drought

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2019 11:27 AM EST