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We'll learn plenty about NFL playoff contenders this week
Call it “December Definition.” We’ll learn plenty about the various playoff contenders this week when the Eagles visit the Rams, the Vikings take on the Panthers, the Seahawks meet the…
Read MoreWATCH: Game-saving INT in end zone saves Falcons win
Here’s the interception from Deion Jones that preserved Atlanta’s 20-17 win over New Orleans on Monday Night Football.
Read MoreNFL commissioner Goodell signs 5-year contract extension
NEW YORK (AP) — Roger Goodell has signed a five-year contract extension to remain commissioner of the NFL through 2024. A memo from the NFL’s compensation committee to team owners…
Read MoreList of most indispensable player on each NFL team, and no, this guy isn't on it
The Associated Press looks at the player deemed most indispensable by the AP sports writer covering each NFL team — quarterbacks need not apply — and what makes him so…
Read MorePackers CB Kevin King out for season with shoulder injury
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The early end to rookie Kevin King’s season in Green Bay opened a path for Demetri Goodson to return to the secondary following a serious…
Read MoreYoung CBs Alexander, Waynes help Vikings pass D stay strong
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings had a critical role to fill on their defense this season following the departure via free agency of nickel cornerback Captain Munnerlyn.…
Read MoreColumn: Is sports betting about to go mainstream? Bet on it
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jimmy Vaccaro has been taking — and dispensing — money in this city’s sports books for the better part of 43 years. Until this week, he…
Read MoreNFL Overreactions: Vikings will play Super Bowl at home
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Vikings will be the first team to play a Super Bowl at home. Case Keenum, who became the starter when Sam Bradford was injured and still…
Read MorePackers look to build on OT win, keep eye on Rodgers
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — An overtime victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers kept the Green Bay Packers in the NFC playoff race. But coach Mike McCarthy knows that star…
Read MoreKeenum better than Ryan as Vikings win eighth straight
ATLANTA — The Vikings frustrated Matt Ryan, blanketed Julio Jones and kept the Atlanta Falcons out of the end zone. Minnesota’s eighth straight victory was all about defense. Case Keenum…
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