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Giants will try to end the Colts' playoff hopes and their franchise-record 10-game losing streak

Dec. 27, 2024 17:53 PM EST

Indianapolis (7-8) at New York Giants (2-13) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox. BetMGM NFL Odds: Colts by 7 1/2. Against the spread: Colts 9-6; Giants 4-11. Series record: Colts lead 12-7. Last meeting: Giants beat the Colts 38-10 on...

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...

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...