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Buffalo Bills wide receiver John Brown (15) catches a touchdown pass thrown by quarterback Josh Allen (17) in the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Bills eliminate Dolphins with 56-26 rout; set to host Colts

By John Wawrow Jan. 03, 2021 04:32 PM EST

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) looks to pass in the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills 1/3/2021

Jan. 03, 2021 01:22 PM EST

Patrick Mahomes watching Chiefs' finale against Chargers

By The Associated Press Jan. 03, 2021 12:23 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is inactive for their meaningless regular-season finale against the Los Angeles Chargers, which means he will...

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (19) celebrates with teammates after running in for a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/John Munson)
The Latest: Henry runs for 2k, Titans' doink wins AFC South

By The Associated Press Jan. 03, 2021 12:16 PM EST

Sun illuminates the bust of Denver Broncos running back and Pro Football Hall of Famer Floyd Little late Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in the team's Ring of Fame plaza outside Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. Little, who was the franchise's sole star during years of struggles in the 1960s and 1970s, died at 78 from a rare form of cell cancer in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Las Vegas Raiders at Denver Broncos 1/3/2021

Jan. 02, 2021 07:08 PM EST

The Galen Arena is closed due to a confirmed case of COVID-19 as the Southern California men's basketball team canceled an NCAA college basketball game against Stanford in Los Angeles, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
The Latest: Cardinals place WR Christian Kirk on COVID list

By The Associated Press Jan. 02, 2021 11:14 AM EST

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
A season often in doubt to end on time, no cancellations

By Barry Wilner Jan. 01, 2021 02:58 PM EST

Virginia coach Tony Bennett claps for the team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Notre Dame on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, in South Bend, Ind. Virginia won 66-57. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
The Latest: Duke-Florida State basketball game postponed

By The Associated Press Jan. 01, 2021 11:44 AM EST

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins catches the game-winning touchdown as Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White (27), free safety Jordan Poyer (21) and strong safety Micah Hyde, left, defend during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won 32-20. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
On Football: From 2020's best play to its weirdest moment

By Barry Wilner Jan. 01, 2021 11:13 AM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2020, file photo, Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry , left, runs past Detroit Lions outside linebacker Jamie Collins during the second half of an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn. Henry led the NFL with 1,540 yards rushing last season before running the Titans to their first AFC championship game in 17 years. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)
NFL races go down to the wire in AFC South and NFC East

By Barry Wilner Dec. 31, 2020 06:06 PM EST

Miami Dolphins offensive coordinator Chan Gailey walks on the field before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. There are two Buffalo memories Dolphins offensive coordinator Chan Gailey would prefer not be brought up as Miami travels to face the Bills needing a win to clinch a playoff spot in the season finale on Sunday. The first is the teary-eyed speech Gailey provided upon being fired by the Bills following the 2012 season. The other was a 2015 loss to the Bills when he was the Jets coordinator. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Gailey's soft spot for Buffalo ends with Miami needing a win

By John Wawrow Dec. 31, 2020 05:54 PM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2020 04:55 PM EST
Jan. 2 1961 — George Blanda passes for three touchdowns and kicks a field goal and the extra points to give the Houston Oilers a 24-16...

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) looks to pass against the Las Vegas Raiders during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Las Vegas. The Miami Dolphins need a good game Sunday to ensure they get to keep playing, and that's especially true for Tua Tagovailoa. Coach Brian Flores has benched Tagovailoa twice in the fourth quarter, including last week at Las Vegas, when backup quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick helped Miami overcome a pair of deficits in the final 10 minutes. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Dolphins QB Ryan Fitzpatrick tests positive for COVID-19

By Steven Wine Dec. 31, 2020 02:36 PM EST

Dolphins seek win in finale at Bills to clinch playoff spot

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2020 11:46 AM EST
MIAMI (10-5) at BUFFALO (12-3) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE - Bills by 5 1/2 RECORD VS....

Raiders have lost their last 9 season finales, 4 to Denver

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2020 11:34 AM EST
LAS VEGAS (7-8) at DENVER (5-10) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, CBS OPENING LINE — Denver by 1 RECORD VS....

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Browns lose CB Ward for Steelers game after positive test

By Tom Withers Dec. 31, 2020 10:55 AM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2020 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 1 1902 — Michigan beats Stanford 49-0 in the first Rose Bowl. Neil Snow scores four touchdowns in a game that...

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) looks to pass against the Las Vegas Raiders during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Las Vegas. The Miami Dolphins need a good game Sunday to ensure they get to keep playing, and that's especially true for Tua Tagovailoa. Coach Brian Flores has benched Tagovailoa twice in the fourth quarter, including last week at Las Vegas, when backup quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick helped Miami overcome a pair of deficits in the final 10 minutes. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Dolphins QB Tagovailoa will start at Bills - will he finish?

By Steven Wine Dec. 30, 2020 03:40 PM EST

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, front, embraces Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott, rear, at midfield after an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Bills' rout of Patriots punctuates breakthrough season

By John Wawrow Dec. 29, 2020 05:05 PM EST

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game as offensive tackle Mekhi Becton (77) blocks Cleveland Browns' Myles Garrett, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
No preseason, no problem: NFL rookies shine in strange year

By Mark Long Dec. 29, 2020 02:30 PM EST