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Jeff Duncan / New Orleans Times-Picayune:
A Christmas miracle? The Saints tried to lure Drew Brees out of retirement to save their season — 3 min to read - - - - - - - - - - - - — Desperate times call for desperate measures. — And the Saints' quarterback situation definitely qualifies as “desperate” right now.
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Dave Hyde / Sun-Sentinel:
It's best to be lucky and good as Miami Dolphins are out to prove — Here's the recipe for seven straight wins: A hot defense. An efficient quarterback. A coach who refused to let the season sink after a 1-7 season. — And 16 New Orleans Saints out with COVID-19. — Is it better to be lucky or good?
David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins' final stretch, beginning with Monday Night Football at Saints, to show what team really is — When the Miami Dolphins pulled off a stunning upset of the Baltimore Ravens on Nov. 11, reaching this point appeared realistic. — With a defense that began showing its true potential …
Jeff Duncan / New Orleans Times-Picayune:
Saints hastily sign two veteran defenders Monday to help on special teams vs. Dolphins — 2 min to read - - - - - - - - - - - - — The New Orleans Saints were expected to sign a pair of veteran players Monday to bolster their COVID-ravaged roster, source said.
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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Game time: Fast facts, odds, injury report and key info for Miami Dolphins (7-7) at New Orleans Saints (7-7) — DOLPHINS (7-7) vs. SAINTS (7-7) — Kickoff: 8:15 p.m., Monday, Caesars Superdome — TV: ESPN; RADIO: Westwood One, WQAM (560 AM), KISS (99.9 FM), WQBA (1140 AM, Spanish)
Jonas Shaffer / Baltimore Sun:
'It's time to start winning some games': After 41-21 loss to Bengals, Ravens are running out of time — CINCINNATI — At the end of the loss that might doom these Ravens, on the final play of maybe the worst defensive performance in the franchise's proud history, Joe Burrow took a knee and watched the clock run out.
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Ryan McFadden / Baltimore Sun:
Ravens CB Anthony Averett ruled out after suffering chest injury vs. Bengals — The Ravens' secondary suffered another blow, as cornerback Anthony Averett was carted off the field after suffering a chest injury during the first quarter of Sunday's AFC North matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals.
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Ryan McFadden / Baltimore Sun:
Who is Josh Johnson? Ravens' third-string QB will start pivotal game vs. Bengals — With Lamar Jackson dealing with an ankle injury and Tyler Huntley recently testing positive for COVID-19, the Ravens will rely on third-string quarterback Josh Johnson to face the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday …
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Jonas Shaffer / Baltimore Sun:
Ravens QB Tyler Huntley placed on reserve/COVID-19 list, will miss game vs. Bengals; Josh Johnson set to start — Third-string Ravens quarterback Josh Johnson will start in Sunday's pivotal game against the AFC North-leading Cincinnati Bengals after Tyler Huntley was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list …
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Boston Herald
Jonas Shaffer / Baltimore Sun:
Ravens S Chuck Clark activated from reserve/COVID-19 list, can play vs. Bengals
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Orange County Register
Jonas Shaffer / Baltimore Sun:
Ravens QB Tyler Huntley questionable vs. Bengals with illness; Lamar Jackson still sidelined at practice
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Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
The Chicago Bears' comeback victory — without Justin Fields at the helm — might not mean much in the grand scheme. But in a difficult season, the win ‘feels amazing’ to the players. — SEATTLE — When Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy stepped in front of the media Sunday evening at Lumen Field …
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Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
Week 16 recap: Nick Foles directs the winning drive as the Chicago Bears beat the Seattle Seahawks 25-24 for their 1st victory in a month — SEATTLE — Chicago Bears quarterback Nick Foles hit Jimmy Graham with a 15-yard touchdown pass and then found Damiere Byrd for the two-point conversion pass …
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Brad Biggs / Chicago Tribune:
The Chicago Bears made a full effort to acquire Russell Wilson in the offseason. Would they — and Ryan Pace and Matt Nagy — be better off if the deal was made?
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The Athletic:
Spurs assistant Becky Hammon being seriously pursued by Aces, Liberty for head coaching vacancies: Sources — The New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces are seriously pursuing San Antonio Spurs assistant and WNBA legend Becky Hammon to be their respective franchise's new head coach …
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