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    Chiefs take down Chargers, get unexpected help to secure second seed

    Getty Images Chiefs fans had a lot to cheer Sunday. None of their cheers were louder, though, than when the Dolphins scored a touchdown with 24 seconds left to take the lead on the Patriots. The Chiefs did their part, beating the Chargers 31-21. After the Dolphins held on against the...
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    Week 17 injury report roundup

    Getty Images All 32 teams will be playing their final regular season game on Sunday. They have handed in their final injury reports of the week and all injury designations for those games are below. Dolphins at Patriots The Dolphins ruled out CB Jomal Wiltz (shoulder). LB Vince Biegel...
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    One last look at the pre-Week 17 hot seat

    Getty Images Like Black Friday, Black Monday now starts a day early. So when Sunday rolls around, who will be out? Here’s a look at the candidates to be coaching elsewhere after the 2019 season ends for their respective teams. Pat Shurmur, Giants: It’s being regarded as a given that Shurmur...
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    Top 10 quarterbacks of the decade

    Getty Images There’s been plenty of talk lately about the Top 10 quarterbacks of all time. But who are the Top 10 quarterbacks of the last 10 years? That’s the subject of the latest installment of the best players at each position from 2010 to 2019. 1. Tom Brady. The best quarterback over the...
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    Chargers looking forward to “real NFL stadium”

    Getty Images The Chargers played their final home game at what’s now known as Dignity Health Sports Park last Sunday and the crowd was a reflection of what most of the previous 21 games at the stadium were like. Raiders fans dominated the small stadium and made the Chargers feel like the road...
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    Raiders hang on to beat Chargers 24-17

    Getty Images For the second week in a row, the Raiders closed out a building full of their own fans. This time, they were actually the road team, and weren’t booed off the field. The Raiders brought a close to the storied history of Dignity Health Sports Park, beating the Chargers 24-17 in...
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    Philip Rivers: “Yes, I do want to play football”

    Getty Images Philip Rivers isn’t sure if he’s playing for the Chargers next year. But he’s reasonably confident he’ll still be playing somewhere. The 38-year-old quarterback said after yesterday’s loss to the Raiders that he wants to play a 17th season. “I’m capable enough physically and...
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    Bengals locked up top pick in 2020 NFL Draft

    Getty Images It’s easy for good teams to be involved in dramatic games. But yesterday, the top four picks in the draft were up in the air at the same time as the Bengals and Dolphins along with the Giants and Washington needed overtime to settle things, a pair of 35-35 rock fights happening...
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    Hunter Renfrow back and making plays for Raiders

    Getty Images Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow had the kind of injury that could have ended a season. But not only is he back, he’s making plays. After missing the last three weeks with a broken rib and a punctured lung, Renfrow gave the Raiders a 7-0 lead over the Chargers with a 56-yard...
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    Derek Carr hot in first half

    Getty Images A week ago, Derek Carr was being booed out of his old building, one last time. This week, fans might not be happy with him either, but at least his teammates were. The Raiders quarterback threw a touchdown and ran for one, giving the Raiders a 14-7 halftime lead over the...
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    Raiders finally get offensive line together

    Getty Images It’s a little late now, but the Raiders finally have their offensive line intact. Right tackle Trent Brown and center Rodney Hudson are active for today’s game against the Chargers, a rare occurrence that their projected lineup is together. Along with left tackle Kolton Miller...
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    Darren Sproles announces his retirement

    Getty Images Eagles running back Darren Sproles was already done for the season. He decided Saturday to make it permanent. Via Reuben Frank of NBCSportsPhiladelphia.com, the veteran running back and return man has announced his retirement. “My body is telling me it’s time to step away from...
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    Raiders rule out Josh Jacobs, Richie Incognito

    Getty Images The Raiders are concluding the season down some key players. Coach Jon Gruden said today that running back Josh Jacobs, offensive lineman Richie Incognito and linebacker Marquel Lee are all out for Sunday’s game against the Chargers. Although the Raiders are technically not...
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    Week 16 injury report roundup

    Getty Images Week 16 of the 2019 NFL season kicks off on Saturday with three games and it continues with 12 more games on Sunday. The 30 teams taking part in those games have handed in their final injury reports of the week and all injury designations for those games are below. The Packers and...
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    Austin Ekeler expects “frenzy” around Chargers with contracts expiring

    Getty Images Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers spoke last Sunday about the uncertainty he’s feeling as he plays out the final games of his contract and he’s not alone in that category. Running back Melvin Gordon, right guard Michael Schofield and tight end Hunter Henry are three other...
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    Finalists for Centennial Hall of Fame Class include Paul Tagliabue but not Robert Kraft

    Getty Images The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced the finalists for the Centennial Class of 2020 on Thursday afternoon. The list includes some familiar names like Roger Craig, Drew Pearson, Donnie Shell, Jimbo Covert and Cliff Branch. The list of 10 contributor finalists, though, does not...
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    Trent Brown will end season on injured reserve

    Getty Images Trent Brown‘s first season with the Raiders will end with an injured reserve stint. Brown has missed the last two games with a pectoral injury and Raiders head coach Jon Gruden announced at a Wednesday press conference that he will not play again this season. The news comes a day...
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    Ravens send 12 players to the Pro Bowl

    Getty Images The Ravens tied the Pro Bowl record with 12 players selected to the original list. Tight end Mark Andrews, long snapper Morgan Cox, cornerback Marlon Humphrey, running back Mark Ingram, quarterback Lamar Jackson, outside linebacker Matt Judon, cornerback Marcus Peters, fullback...
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    Josh Jacobs, Trent Brown will play if they are healthy enough to play

    Getty Images The Raiders have lost four in a row. They are all but certain to miss the postseason for a third consecutive year and for the 16th time in the past 17 seasons. Their games against the Chargers and Broncos the final two weeks are only for pride and bragging rights. The Raiders...
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    Drew Brees could set consecutive completions record in Week 16

    Getty Images Monday night was a record-breaking one for Saints quarterback Drew Brees on a couple of fronts and he could set another record in Week 16. In addition to becoming the NFL’s all-time leader in touchdown passes, Brees set a record for the best single-game completion percentage by...
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