NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Drew Brees will get to celebrate his 42nd birthday by preparing for a playoff game that will also feature the one active NFL quarterback older than him. Brees […]
Brees, Saints pull away late for 21-9 playoff win over Bears
Favored Saints brace for Bears team with ‘nothing to lose’
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints linebacker Demario Davis’ largely productive NFL career also has had its share of disappointing, teachable moments. Losing seasons with the New York Jets and Cleveland Browns helped […]
NFL announces Wild Card Weekend schedule
The NFL has announced tonight the schedule of sites, dates, and times for Super Wild Card Weekend on January 9-10. The addition of a third Wild Card team in each conference and […]
NFL roundup: Browns clinch first playoff spot since 2002
Nick Chubb rushed for 108 yards and a touchdown, and the Cleveland Browns clinched a playoff spot for the first time since 2002 with a 24-22 win over the visiting Pittsburgh Steelers […]
Rodgers throws 4 TDs, Packers beat Bears 35-16 for top seed
CHICAGO (AP) — Aaron Rodgers threw for four touchdowns, breaking his franchise record for scoring passes in a season, and the Green Bay Packers clinched the No. 1 seed in the NFC […]
NFL roundup: Steelers end skid, clinch AFC North
Ben Roethlisberger led a second-half comeback Sunday as the Pittsburgh Steelers broke a three-game losing streak and clinched the AFC North title with a 28-24 win over the visiting Indianapolis Colts. After […]
Bears close in on NFC playoffs, Jags lock up top draft pick
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars took care of business against Chicago on Sunday, losing their 14th consecutive game and then getting some help to secure the No. 1 pick in […]
A-Rob returns in must-win game for Bears, must-lose for Jags
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Allen Robinson opted out long before it became a regular thing. Robinson was the most notable player to leave Jacksonville following its most successful season in nearly two […]
NFL roundup: Chiefs down Saints for 9th straight win
Patrick Mahomes threw three touchdown passes and the visiting Kansas City Chiefs won their ninth consecutive game by defeating the New Orleans Saints 32-29 on Sunday in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mahomes completed […]
Bears beat Vikings 33-27 to stay in stride in playoff race
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — David Montgomery rushed for a career-high 146 yards and two touchdowns as the Chicago Bears trampled Minnesota’s depleted defense and hung on for a 33-27 victory on Sunday to […]