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Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick celebrates his winning touchdown pass to Mike Gesicki in the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Dolphins stun Pats; Chiefs top Chargers to grab bye in AFC

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2019 05:58 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (28) celebrates after a 3-yard touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Cincinnati. Quarterback Andy Dalton (14) smiles as he looks on. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Dalton leads Bengals over Browns 33-23, Kitchens later fired

By Joe Kay Dec. 29, 2019 04:15 PM EST

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead (34) breaks away from Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Germaine Pratt (57) and runs in for a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
It's worst vs worst when Dolphins try to run against Bengals

By Steven Wine Dec. 19, 2019 01:45 PM EST

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

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) works in the pocket against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Winston letting play state case for future with Bucs

By Fred Goodall Nov. 25, 2019 06:06 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Ryan Finley, left, hands off the ball to running back Joe Mixon (28) during the first half of NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Winless Bengals joining ranks of franchise's worst teams

By Joe Kay Nov. 11, 2019 03:57 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marcus Peters (24) runs for a touchdown after he intercepted a pass intended for Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaron Brown (18) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
NFL is losing its reputation for boring trade deadlines

By Rob Maaddi Oct. 25, 2019 11:08 AM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) passes against the Carolina Panthers during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)
Arians: Winston needs to play better; teammates, too

By Fred Goodall Oct. 14, 2019 06:58 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) passes in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
London game a homecoming for Panthers DE Efe Obada

By Josh Dubow Oct. 10, 2019 04:11 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) passes as Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson (98) applies pressure during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Oct. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Niners quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo just wins

By Rob Maaddi Oct. 10, 2019 03:09 AM EDT

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) throws against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Seahawks grind to 27-10 win over Cardinals

By David Brandt Sep. 29, 2019 07:48 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald warms up prior an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals 9/29/2019

Sep. 29, 2019 03:45 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 22, 2019, file photo, Troy Vincent, NFL executive vice president, speaks to the media during the owners meetings in Key Biscayne, Fla. Vincent, a former Buffalo Bills safety, was honored by the Niagara Frontier YWCA for his extensive work advocating against domestic violence and sexual assault. Vincent was presented with the association's 2019 Hero Award at a banquet in Niagara Falls, N.Y., on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
NFL VP, former player Troy Vincent honored for advocate work

By The Associated Press Sep. 27, 2019 09:52 AM EDT

Seahawks-Cardinals Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Sep. 26, 2019 01:24 PM EDT
SEATTLE (2-1) at ARIZONA (0-2-1) Sunday, 4:05 ET, Fox OPENING LINE — Seattle by 3 RECORD VS. SPREAD — Seattle 1-2, Arizona...

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Richie James (13) runs to the end zone for a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Sherman, 49ers upend Winston, Buccaneers 31-17

By Fred Goodall Sep. 08, 2019 07:56 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Sean Murphy-Bunting (26) sacks Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) during the second half of an NFL preseason football game Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
NFL 2019: Arians takes turn at ending Bucs' playoff drought

By Fred Goodall Aug. 22, 2019 12:03 PM EDT

Buccaneers Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Aug. 22, 2019 12:00 PM EDT
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (5-11) NEW FACES: Coach Bruce Arians, defensive coordinator Todd Bowles, LB Devin White, DL Ndamukong Suh, LB/S Deone Bucannon, LB...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians talks to quarterback Jameis Winston (3) during an NFL football training camp practice Friday, July 26, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Bucs QB Winston relishes chance to work with Bruce Arians

By Fred Goodall Jul. 26, 2019 06:56 PM EDT

FILE - In this June 10, 2019, file photo, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo throws a pass during a drill at the team's NFL football training facility in Santa Clara, Calif. Garoppolo is going to summer school before starting training camp with the 49ers. Garoppolo is spending part of his down time between the end of minicamp and the starting of training camp on July 27 working in Southern California with quarterback guru Tom House. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
Garoppolo goes to QB summer school before training camp

By Josh Dubow Jul. 09, 2019 02:18 AM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals football head coach Zac Taylor speaks during a news conference, Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019, in Cincinnati. After 16 years without a playoff win under Marvin Lewis, the Bengals decided to try something different. But they had to wait more than a month before hiring Zac Taylor as their next coach in hopes of ending a long streak of futility. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Can Zac Taylor take long-suffering Bengals the next step?

By Joe Kay Feb. 05, 2019 05:37 PM EST