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Pro Picks: Chargers over Patriots is the best bet and Broncos and Vikings will pull off upsets

Dec. 25, 2024 19:53 PM EST

Pro Picks is a weekly column where AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games. For all previous Pro Picks, head here. ___ Playoff berths, draft positioning and more are up for grabs in Week 17. There’s going to be plenty of...

1,000-yard rushers are keeping pace with 1,000-yard receivers for a change in the NFL

Dec. 25, 2024 09:53 AM EST

Inside the Numbers dives into NFL statistics, streaks and trends each week. For more Inside the Numbers, head here. ___ Led by free-agent bargains Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry, the number of big-play running backs is rivaling the number of high-production wide...

With rookie QB Penix showing poise in starting debut, the Falcons again control their playoff hopes

Dec. 23, 2024 18:05 PM EST

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons are back in first place in the NFC South and again in control of their playoff hopes. Rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. showed the poise in his first NFL start the Falcons will need to take advantage of their opportunity to end a six-year...

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts is in the NFL’s concussion protocol. His status for Sunday is uncertain

Dec. 23, 2024 17:19 PM EST

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts remained in the NFL's concussion protocol on Monday, limiting his ability to practice this week for the Philadelphia Eagles and casting doubt on his availability for Sunday's game against Dallas. If Hurts can't play, the Eagles would turn to backup...

Saquon Barkley is chasing Eric Dickerson's NFL season rushing record. Can he do it?

Dec. 23, 2024 13:49 PM EST

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Saquon Barkley has more meaningful football to play this season — giving the Philadelphia Eagles running back a better chance at making a serious run at breaking Eric Dickerson’s season rushing record. Barkley ran for 109 yards and two touchdowns in the...

Jayden Daniels throws for 5 TDs as the Commanders end the Eagles' winning streak at 10

Dec. 22, 2024 22:22 PM EST

LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Jayden Daniels was not worried when he and the Washington Commanders trailed the Philadelphia Eagles by 14 points after just seven minutes, and the rookie quarterback was similarly undaunted staring down a 13-point deficit going into the fourth quarter, long after Jalen Hurts...

Jalen Hurts leaves with a concussion as the Eagles' winning streak ends at 10

Dec. 22, 2024 18:17 PM EST

LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Jalen Hurts was concussed minutes into the game and ruled out after evaluation, Kenny Pickett played like a backup quarterback and the Philadelphia Eagles' winning streak is over. Hurts was ruled out early in a 36-33 loss at the Washington Commanders on Sunday...

Josh Jacobs re-emerging as one of the NFL's elite RBs again in his first season with Packers

Dec. 22, 2024 13:26 PM EST

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — All Josh Jacobs needed was a change of scenery to regain his status as one of the NFL’s top running backs. After enduring the worst season of his career last year in Las Vegas, Jacobs has bounced back in a big way with the Green Bay Packers. Jacobs has...

Packers continue their push toward playoffs as they host the injury-riddled Saints

Dec. 21, 2024 18:23 PM EST

New Orleans (5-9) at Green Bay (10-4) Monday, 8:15 p.m. EST, ABC, ESPN BetMGM NFL Odds: Packers by 13½. Against the spread: Saints 6-8; Packers 8-6. Series record: Packers lead 18-10. Last meeting: Packers won 18-17 at...

Packers attempt to continue their surge as they host the Saints on Monday night

Dec. 21, 2024 18:19 PM EST

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers don’t want to have to wait as long as they did last season to clinch a playoff berth. The Packers (10-4) have performed well enough that a little help could enable them to earn a postseason spot on Sunday. If that...