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Eagles look to clinch NFC East title while Cowboys hope to play spoiler

Dec. 27, 2024 17:10 PM EST

Dallas (7-8) at Philadelphia (12-3) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox BetMGM NFL Odds: Eagles by 7 1/2 Against the spread: Dallas 6-9; Philadelphia 9-6 Series record: Cowboys lead 74-58. Last meeting: Jalen Hurts threw two touchdowns...

Eagles try to clinch NFC East title with Hurts' head injury looming large

Dec. 27, 2024 17:02 PM EST

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts is sitting out a potential NFC East clincher against Dallas because of the lingering effects of a concussion. The Eagles are turning to backup Kenny Pickett on Sunday because Hurts remains in the concussion protocol after being injured against...

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

Dec. 26, 2024 23:14 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...

Cooper Rush is making a good case to stay as Dak Prescott's backup with Cowboys

Dec. 23, 2024 14:19 PM EST

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Dak Prescott is the quarterback of the near future for the Dallas Cowboys. Owner and general manager Jerry Jones will have to decide soon whether he feels the same about coach Mike McCarthy. Cooper Rush is making a good case to stay as...

Cowboys beat Tampa Bay 26-24 as Baker Mayfield and the Bucs lose control of their playoff fate

Dec. 23, 2024 00:57 AM EST

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Baker Mayfield came home to Texas looking to keep his Tampa Bay Buccaneers on track for the playoffs. Instead, they'll need some help. Cooper Rush threw a touchdown pass and Brandon Aubrey kicked two 58-yarders among four field goals Sunday...

Baker Mayfield comes home to Texas to face Cowboys with eye on getting Bucs to playoffs

Dec. 19, 2024 18:51 PM EST

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Leading an NFL team into his home state of Texas isn't new for Baker Mayfield. Helping his team on a big step toward the playoffs while playing so close to his roots would be new for the Tampa Bay quarterback. A four-game winning streak has...

Arizona's James Conner looks to exploit favorable matchup against league's worst run defense

Dec. 19, 2024 16:45 PM EST

Arizona (7-7) at Carolina (3-11) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, FOX. BetMGM Odds: Cardinals by 4 1/2. Against the spread: Cardinals 9-5, Panthers 6-8. Series record: Panthers lead 12-5. Last meeting: Cardinals beat Panthers 26-16 on...

Baker Mayfield and the Bucs take a 4-game winning streak into a meeting with Cowboys

Dec. 19, 2024 13:12 PM EST

Tampa Bay (8-6) at Dallas (6-8) Sunday, 8:20 p.m. EST, NBC BetMGM NFL Odds: Buccaneers by 4 1/2. Against the spread: Buccaneers 9-5; Cowboys 5-9. Series record: Cowboys lead 16-6. Last meeting: Cowboys beat Buccaneers 31-14...

Panthers QB Bryce Young regresses after breakdowns in protection in 30-14 loss to Cowboys

Dec. 16, 2024 16:17 PM EST

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — For the better part of the season, the Carolina Panthers rebuilt offensive line has been doing a pretty good job of protecting Bryce Young. As a result, Young has taken small steps forward in his progression as a quarterback. But that...

Rico Dowdle's surge makes for interesting offseason for Cowboys at running back

Dec. 16, 2024 14:01 PM EST

Rico Dowdle's second-half surge in his first season as the lead Dallas running back gives the Cowboys some interesting things to consider in the offseason. The fifth-year player didn't have any 100-yard games in his career before becoming the first undrafted back in 10 years with...