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Dave Hyde / Sun-Sentinel:
Hyde10: Ten thoughts on Dolphins' healthy win at New Orleans Saints — Seven straight wins. — Feeling great? And healthy? — That's what matters now. The Dolphins' easy Monday night win over New Orleans, 20-3, kept their second-half streak going and underlined how a season can be ruined by a COVID test right now.
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Kenny Rosarion / Sun-Sentinel:
Instant Analysis: Miami Dolphins 20, New Orleans Saints 3 — It's been a long, arduous journey, but the Dolphins have finally rebounded from their 1-7 start and are in possession of a winning record. Say whatever you want about this team's poor start, and the caliber of opponents …
David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins dominate Saints as seventh straight win puts them in at No. 7 in AFC playoff picture — Two. More. Wins. — That's what now separates the Miami Dolphins from a playoff berth that appeared more than improbable when the team was 1-7 and on a seven-game losing streak on Halloween.
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Sun-Sentinel:
20 things we learned in Miami Dolphins' 20-3 win over New Orleans Saints — NEW ORLEANS — The Miami Dolphins' transformation from an NFL doormat to legitimate playoff contender is complete. — Miami, which began this season 1-7, is in possession of a winning record courtesy …
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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 …
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Jeff Duncan / New Orleans Times-Picayune:
Saints hastily sign two veteran defenders Monday to help on special teams vs. Dolphins
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Pro Football Rumors and ProFootballTalk
Jeff Duncan / New Orleans Times-Picayune:
A Christmas miracle? The Saints tried to lure Drew Brees out of retirement to save their season
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Mike Preston / Baltimore Sun:
With dominant win, Bengals get their revenge and send the Ravens a message — The Cincinnati Bengals made another statement Sunday, but with an exclamation point. — It was nasty, too. — Not only did the Bengals beat the Ravens, 41-21, to take over first place in the AFC North, they embarrassed them.
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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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Twin Cities and Denver Post
Ryan McFadden / Baltimore Sun:
Who is Josh Johnson? Ravens' third-string QB will start pivotal game vs. Bengals
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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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Brandon Gustafson / 710 ESPN Seattle:
Pete Carroll: Seahawks don't need to ‘restart this whole thing’
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New York Post and ProFootballTalk
DJ Bien-Aime II / New York Daily News:
COVID-depleted Jets, Zach Wilson beat Trevor Lawrence's Jaguars 26-21 — The COVID-depleted Jets came away with a 26-21 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars as Zach Wilson made key plays to lead the Jets to victory. — The Jets walked into MetLife with 19 players on the COVID-19 reserved list along …
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Pat Leonard / New York Daily News:
Devontae Booker, not Saquon Barkley, speaks for Giants offense after loss — PHILADELPHIA - Giants captain Saquon Barkley did not speak to the media postgame on Sunday after being held to 32 rushing yards on 15 carries by the Philadelphia Eagles. — Devontae Booker, who has been the Giants' best running …
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Dan Szymborski / FanGraphs Baseball:
2022 ZiPS Projections: Philadelphia Phillies — After having typically appeared in the hallowed pages of Baseball Think Factory, Dan Szymborski's ZiPS projections have now been released at FanGraphs for a decade. The exercise continues this offseason. Below are the projections for the Philadephia Phillies.
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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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