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Christmas Eve NFL preview: (almost) everybody plays on Saturday
Donald Trump has won the presidency after narrowly carrying a few states to put him above 270 electoral votes.But according… Senate Republicans refused to give President Obama’s pick to replace Supreme Court Justice Scalia even the courtesy of a… Because Christmas falls on Sunday this year, there are only two games that day, with the rest of the Sunday games shifted to Erev Christmas . The four teams playing on Sunday must have drawn the short candy cane.
Rivalry games spice up holiday weekend in NFL
There’s been plenty of complaining about the NFL schedule this season. Not for Week 16, when those three gems and a few other strong matchups with postseason implications provide some extra gleam to this time of year.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens on Christmas Day: Time, TV…
The first-place Steelers lead the Ravens by one game in the AFC North, but the Ravens have won four straight in the series. The surging Pittsburgh Steelers can clinch the AFC North title with the sixth straight victory.
Jadeveon Clowneya s comeback complete with first Pro Bowl nod
For the first two injury-filled years of his NFL career many thought of Houston’s Jadeveon Clowney as a bust. Now he’s healthy and proving the doubters wrong.
Texans look to Savage on Saturday against Bengals
In this Nov. 20, 2016 file photo, Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis works the sidelines in the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, in Cincinnati. The Bengals will play the Houston Texans on Saturday, Dec. 24. less FILE – In this Nov. 20, 2016 file photo, Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis works the sidelines in the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, in Cincinnati.
Jadeveon Clowney’s comeback complete with Pro Bowl nod
For the first two injury-filled years of his NFL career many thought of Houston’s Jadeveon Clowney as a bust. Now he’s healthy and proving the doubters wrong.
No Christmas-time clinch for Dolphins
Got knocked around a bit last week, but when you pick the Jets to beat the Dolphins, I guess you deserve the worst. Not beating myself up over the Upset of the Week misfire, though.
AFC playoff picture: Buffalo Bills rooting interests, Week 16
The Buffalo Bills are 7-7 and need a two-game winning streak and some help to make a push to the playoffs for the first time since social media was invented. The best/worst part about the Bills’ path is it seems entirely possible that it could happen.
Proof that the Tennessee Titans are improving
For a franchise that had hit rock bottom a couple of years ago and had very little in the way of recognition, the annual Pro Bowl announcement was usually greeted with an, “oh, well.” Jurrell Casey and Delanie Walker eventually made the game last year, but only as alternates after the initial selections had bowed out of the contest.
Smith: ‘Professional hatred’ exists between Ravens, Steelers
“Our fans hate them, their fans hate us,” he said, via ESPN.com . “You know… it’s a great divorce.”
AFC West rivals meet when Broncos visit Chiefs at Arrowhead
Forecast is for temperature in 50s on Sunday. Temperature at kickoff was 1 degree last weekend at Arrowhead Stadium.
Titans try to stay atop AFC South against reeling Jaguars
Titans have won three straight and seven of 10. Need victory to make next week’s game against Houston AFC South title bout. QB Marcus Mariota coming off fourth winning drive of career.
Steelers, Ravens face off in de facto AFC North title game
Steelers can clinch AFC North with win. Ravens can win division by beating Steelers and winning next week in Cincinnati.
Irvin’s stellar play helps boost Raiders’ improving defense
Bruce Irvin has joked about being Robin to Khalil Mack’s Batman as part of a dynamic pass-rushing duo for the Oakland Raiders. Irvin is coming off perhaps his most productive game of the season for the Raiders after posting two sacks and forcing Philip Rivers into a late-game interception that sealed Oakland’s 19-16 victory Sunday to clinch the team’s first playoff berth since 2002.
Chiefs go from clinching playoffs to chasing Oakland in West
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, left, yells on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016. Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, left, yells on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016.
Boswell’s 6 Field Goals Lead Steelers Over Bengals 24-20
The Steelers took control of the AFC North by doing a little bit of everything during a month-long winning streak: throwing it, running it, playing some steely defense. Their fifth straight victory came a whole new way.
Packers, Giants, Titans improve playoff hopes
The Packers are right back in the mix for an NFC North title thanks to a last-second win over the Bears and help from the Giants , who beat the Lions and put pressure on the Cowboys in the NFC East. The Chiefs temporarily lost control of their division championship hopes, and all three teams vying for first place in the AFC South got big wins.
Packers, Giants, Titans improve playoff hopes
The Packers are right back in the mix for an NFC North title thanks to a last-second win over the Bears and help from the Giants , who beat the Lions and put pressure on the Cowboys in the NFC East. The Chiefs temporarily lost control of their division championship hopes, and all three teams vying for first place in the AFC South got big wins.
Succop’s winning FG gives Titans 19-17 win over former team
Ryan Succop wasn’t offended when Titans coach Mike Mularkey elected to go for a 2-point conversion and the win Sunday rather than let him attempt the tying extra point against the Chiefs. The kicker who lost his job in Kansas City to an undrafted rookie in training camp a few years ago spoiled what was nearly a banner day for the Chiefs.
Succop’s winning FG gives Titans 19-17 win over former team
Ryan Succop wasn’t offended when Titans coach Mike Mularkey elected to go for a 2-point conversion and the win Sunday rather than let him attempt the tying extra point against the Chiefs. The kicker who lost his job in Kansas City to an undrafted rookie in training camp a few years ago spoiled what was nearly a banner day for the Chiefs.
Osweiler benched, Bradley fired, Texans beat Jags 21-20
Houston Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler stands on the sideline after being benched during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Houston. Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles is sacked by Houston Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Houston.
Osweiler benched, Bradley fired, Texans beat Jags 21-20
Houston Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler stands on the sideline after being benched during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Houston. Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles is sacked by Houston Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Houston.
Texans Gameday: Live coverage of Jaguars-Texans
Houston Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler runs onto the field to warm up before an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, in Houston. Houston Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler runs onto the field to warm up before an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, in Houston.
Cincinnati Bengals play a dreary, familiar tune under Marvin Lewis
The Cincinnati Bengals face a decision in the offseason about how to move forward now that they’v e officially taken a step back. In many NFL cities, the next step would be to get rid of the head coach, and there are plenty of fans in Cincinnati who are long tired of Marvin Lewis as his 14 th season as Bengals coach limps to a finish.