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3:55 AM ET, December 13, 2021

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Dan Wiederer / Chicago Tribune:
Fun while it lasted?  For the Chicago Bears, an entertaining 1st half quickly turns into irritation during another lopsided big-stage loss to the Green Bay Packers.  —  GREEN BAY — Perhaps, simply for the sake of amusement, you convinced yourself there was life left in these Chicago Bears.
Discussion: The Athletic and Chicago Sun-Times
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Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
Week 14 recap: Chicago Bears can't hold a halftime lead vs. the Green Bay Packers, getting dominated in the 2nd half of a 45-30 loss that drops them to 4-9  —  GREEN BAY — For one glorious quarter Sunday night at Lambeau Field, the Chicago Bears traded big plays with the Green Bay Packers.
Chicago Tribune:
5 things to watch for as the Chicago Bears visit the Green Bay Packers, including Justin Fields' first game at Lambeau Field — plus our Week 14 predictions  —  Rookie quarterback Justin Fields will try to lead the Chicago Bears to their first win at Lambeau Field since 2015 on Sunday night against the Green Bay Packers.
Brad Biggs / Chicago Tribune:
Chicago Bears' QB situation entering 2022 will look similar to 2018.  Here's what Justin Fields needs to do with 5 games left this season.  —  Justin Fields' return from three cracked ribs comes as the Chicago Bears organization seeks not just glimpses of hope for the future but consistent signs …
Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:   Aaron Rodgers says he has no regrets about his ‘I own you’ comments.  But does it still rankle the Chicago Bears as they prepare for a rematch against the Green Bay Packers?
Baltimore Sun:
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson carted into locker room with ankle injury; ruled out for rest of game vs. Browns  —  Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson limped off the field early in the second quarter of Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns and was carted into the locker room with an ankle injury.
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Childs Walker / Baltimore Sun:
Ravens' rally falls short in final seconds in 24-22 loss to Browns as QB Lamar Jackson exits with ankle injury  —  In a season overshadowed by injuries, the Ravens saw their worst nightmare come to life Sunday when quarterback Lamar Jackson limped off the field early in the second quarter of a 24-22 loss to the Cleveland Browns.
C.J. Doon / Baltimore Sun:
Mark Andrews sets Ravens' single-season record for most receiving yards by a tight end  —  It's only his fourth season, but Mark Andrews has already solidified himself as one of the best tight ends in Ravens history.  —  With a third-quarter catch against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday …
Jonas Shaffer / Baltimore Sun:
Ravens RT Patrick Mekari ruled out vs. Browns; Cleveland won't have leading receiver, top tackler  —  Ravens right tackle Patrick Mekari was ruled out of Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns with a hand injury, while seven others were listed on the team's injury report.
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Jonas Shaffer / Baltimore Sun:
Ravens promote practice squad offensive tackle, cornerback for game vs. Cleveland Browns
Discussion: Boston Herald and Mercury News
Tom Pelissero / NFL.com:
Tension boiling over between coach Urban Meyer, Jaguars players, staff amid 2-10 start  —  Months of tension surrounding Jaguars coach Urban Meyer has boiled over with multiple run-ins with players and other coaches in recent weeks, sources say, renewing questions in league circles …
James Vaznis / The Boston Globe:
Suffolk jury awards $1.7M to Black teacher after finding Boston schools retaliated against him for discrimination complaints  —  The Great Divide is an investigative team that explores educational inequality in Boston and statewide.  Sign up to receive our newsletter, and send ideas and tips to thegreatdivide@globe.com.
Discussion: Boston.com
Pat Leonard / New York Daily News:
Mike Glennon clears concussion protocol, to start at QB vs. Chargers  —  TUCSON, Ariz. — Mike Glennon cleared the concussion protocol after being a full participant in Friday's practice.  He will start at quarterback for the Giants (4-8) on Sunday against the L.A. Chargers (7-5) at SoFi Stadium.
Discussion: Boston Herald and Denver Post
Keven Lerner / Sun-Sentinel:
Chris Simms: ‘Idiots’ think Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa is better than Saints' Taysom Hill  —  Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has silenced many of his critics during the team's five-game winning streak, but there's still plenty of naysayers.  —  Just days after New York Giants safety …
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Pat Leonard / Sun-Sentinel:
Giants' Logan Ryan apologizes for potshot at Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa
Anthony McCarron / New York Daily News:
Should Yankees write a Story-book ending once there is labor peace?  —  We're probably months away from free agency starting up again (thanks, MLB labor quagmire).  But in the meantime, let's dream a winter dream, shall we?  —  With the pilot light dim on baseball's real Hot Stove …
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley
DJ Bien-Aime II / New York Daily News:
Elijah Moore missing Saints game with quad injury would spell trouble for Zach Wilson  —  The Jets injury list is piling up ahead of Sunday's game against the Saints.  —  Key players might miss the matchup, including rising rookie receiver Elijah Moore.  —  Robert Saleh said Friday …
Discussion: Mercury News
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DJ Bien-Aime II / New York Daily News:   Zach Wilson needs to ‘stack’ another solid performance vs. the Saints
 
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