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Sloppy Steelers’ playoff hopes take another hit with …

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (85) catches a touchdown pass as Pittsburgh Steelers safety Damontae Kazee (23) defends during the first half of an NFL football game on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

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Bailey Zappe throws for 3 TDs, Patriots damage Steelers’ …

New England Patriots running back Ezekiel Elliott runs with the ball as Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) and cornerback Patrick Peterson (20) defend during the first half of an NFL football game on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Bills coach Sean McDermott apologizes for 9/11 comments

Jags employee charged with stealing $22M gambled away …

Jacksonville Jaguars fans cheer the team during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Vikings LB Jordan Hicks aims to return this season after …

FILE - Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jordan Hicks (58) plays against the Kansas City Chiefs in an NFL football game Oct. 8, 2023 in Minneapolis. Hicks is aiming to return to the field this season after a scary injury to his right leg sent him to a hospital for emergency surgery. Hicks took a blow to the shin during a routine tackle during a game last month. He developed swelling, pressure and intense pain in a condition called compartment syndrome that can cause severe damage or death if left untreated. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)

Bills coach Sean McDermott apologizes for referencing …

FILE -Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott talks with reporters following an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday Oct. 15, 2023. The Buffalo Bills enter their bye week off at 6-6 and stinging from a series of close calls and last-game collapses. The latest was a 37-34 overtime loss at Philadelphia in which the Bills squandered leads in the final two minutes as well as overtime. (AP Photo/ Jeffrey T. Barnes, File)

Seahawks’ Metcalf hopes to gain right kind of attention …

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) and wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) celebrate afer Metcalf caught a touchdown pass late in the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

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Von Miller declines to comment on domestic assault …

FILE - Buffalo Bills' Von Miller watches from the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Detroit. Police in Dallas have issued an arrest warrant for Buffalo Bills linebacker Von Miller on charges stemming from a “major disturbance” at a home on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)

Eagles visit Cowboys as NFC powerhouses collide

Ex-Jaguars financial manager accused of stealing …

Fans cheer Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Evan Engram (17) after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

NFL player diagnosed with post-traumatic amnesia

Vikings will stick with Joshua Dobbs at QB, after …

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joshua Dobbs (15) runs from Chicago Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards (53) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 27, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Zach Wilson to start at quarterback for the Jets …

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson throws during the second half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Pro Picks: Steelers will top Patriots in a close, …

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