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Omar Kelly / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins grades and stock up, stock down for win over Jets — The Miami Dolphins might be one of the NFL's hottest teams coming off Sunday's 31-24 win over the New York Jets, but let's not get ahead of ourselves. — Although Miami (7-7) is back to .500 on the season …
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Denver Post
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Omar Kelly / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins sign Duke Johnson for the remainder of the 2021 season — The Miami Dolphins signed Duke Johnson to the 53-man roster a day after his breakout performance in Sunday's 31-24 win over the New York Jets, which was the first 100-yard rushing performance of his career.
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Orange County Register
David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
What are Dolphins' playoff odds after getting back to .500? What if they win out? Which other result makes the biggest difference?
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Boston Herald, Pro Football Rumors and 710 ESPN Seattle
Dave Hyde / Sun-Sentinel:
Hyde10: Ten thoughts on Dolphins' 31-24 win over Jets, sixth straight victory
David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins edge Jets behind season-high in rushing to extend winning streak, keep playoff hopes alive
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Palm Beach Post, New York Post, Denver Post and Daily Herald
Kenny Rosarion / Sun-Sentinel:
Instant Analysis: Miami Dolphins 31, New York Jets 24
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DraftKings Nation
Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
Week 15 recap: Chicago Bears fall 17-9 to the Minnesota Vikings, committing 3 turnovers and failing in the red zone 4 times — The Chicago Bears played Monday night's game against the Minnesota Vikings without 14 players who were on the reserve/COVID-19 list and a handful of others who were out with injuries.
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Associated Press, 710 ESPN Seattle, CBS Chicago, Bears Wire and ProFootballTalk
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Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
Chicago Bears' Robert Quinn and Jakeem Grant are named to the NFC Pro Bowl team — Chicago Bears outside linebacker Robert Quinn and returner/wide receiver Jakeem Grant were named to the 2022 NFC Pro Bowl roster, the team announced before Monday night's game against the Minnesota Vikings.
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Chicago Sun-Times
Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
5 things to watch for as the Chicago Bears host the Minnesota Vikings on ‘Monday Night Football’ — plus our Week 15 predictions — The Chicago Bears and coach Matt Nagy have gone 5-1 against the Minnesota Vikings since 2018. — But the Bears have an extra obstacle Monday night at Soldier Field …
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The Athletic, NBC Chicago, Orange County Register, Daily Herald, Bears Wire and DraftKings Nation
Dan Wiederer / Chicago Tribune:
A sloppy 4th-and-1 failure encapsulates the Chicago Bears' 10th loss: 'That's been the story of the year.' — Late in the third quarter Monday night, with the Chicago Bears trying to capitalize on a drive that began at the Minnesota Vikings 30-yard line, the entire season was essentially summarized in one snap.
Childs Walker / Baltimore Sun:
Ravens coach John Harbaugh ‘hopeful’ QB Lamar Jackson will practice Wednesday as ankle continues to heal — Ravens coach John Harbaugh said he's “hopeful” starting quarterback Lamar Jackson will practice Wednesday but said Jackson's status for the team's next game against the Cincinnati Bengals remains uncertain.
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Ryan McFadden / Baltimore Sun:
Ravens coach John Harbaugh explains late 2-point decision in loss to Packers: ‘We were just trying to get the win right there’ — For the third straight game, a 2-point conversion attempt loomed large for the Ravens. And for the third straight game, it backfired.
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Orange County Register, NESN.com, PressBoxOnline.com, Denver Post, Associated Press and Slate
Jonas Shaffer / Baltimore Sun:
QB Tyler Huntley's heroics not enough as Ravens fall to Packers, 31-30, for third straight loss — At the end of the Ravens' most impressive loss of the season, tight end Mark Andrews looked up at the scoreboard inside M&T Bank Stadium early Sunday night, staring at a score made painful …
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Mercury News
Stephen Douglas / The Big Lead:
Packers and Ravens Fans Brawled in the Stands in Baltimore on Sunday
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Beyond the Flag, Guilty Eats and New York Post
Childs Walker / Baltimore Sun:
Five things we learned from the Ravens' 31-30 loss to the Green Bay Packers
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Mercury News
Sportico:
David Blitzer Nearing Deal to Acquire Nearly 35% of MLB's Guardians — David Blitzer, part-owner of the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils, is nearing a deal to acquire a significant minority stake in the Cleveland Guardians, according to multiple people familiar with the negotiations.
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Call to the Pen, Bleacher Nation, Away Back Gone, Factory of Sadness, NBCSports.com, The Athletic and MLB Trade Rumors
ESPN:
New York Mets hire Buck Showalter as new manager — The New York Mets have hired Buck Showalter as their new manager, team owner Steven Cohen announced Saturday on Twitter. — Showalter received a three-year contract, according to a person familiar with the deal.
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Bleed Cubbie Blue, MLB.com, The Athletic and New Jersey Online
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Evan Petzold / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers first base coach Kimera Bartee dies at 49: ‘His spirit will never be forgotten’ — Detroit Tigers first base coach Kimera Bartee, who played six years in the major leagues and four seasons with the Tigers, died on Monday. — He was 49 years old.
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MLB Baseball News …, The Athletic, MLB Trade Rumors, Bleacher Nation and Call to the Pen
ESPN:
Oakland Athletics promote Mark Kotsay, 46, from third-base coach to manager, sources say — The Oakland Athletics have hired Mark Kotsay to be their next manager, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Monday, confirming an earlier report. — Kotsay, 46, was Oakland's third-base coach last season …
