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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins quickly shift focus to Titans after key Monday night win over Saints — The Miami Dolphins handled the first leg of three steps they likely need to take care of to make the playoffs with Monday night's 20-3 win at the New Orleans Saints. — But any celebration for the latest …
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Omar Kelly / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins' ability to overcome adversity is worthy of respect — Since adversity often reveals the true nature of someone's character, it should also do the same for an NFL team. — Losing seven consecutive games, as the Miami Dolphins did in the first half of this season, produced a predictable narrative.
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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 grades for win over Saints; plus stock up, stock down — The Miami Dolphins accomplished something no NFL team has ever done: winning seven consecutive games after suffering a seven-game losing streak earlier in the season. — After the Dolphins pummeled the COVID-ravaged …
Rob Maaddi / Associated Press:
NFL cuts isolation time for players who test positive for COVID to 5 days — The NFL is reducing isolation time for players who test positive for COVID-19 and are asymptomatic, including unvaccinated players, to five days from 10. — The league and the NFL Players Association revised …
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Jonas Shaffer / Baltimore Sun:
Ravens place OLB Tyus Bowser on reserve/COVID-19 list, get back CB Chris Westry — Ravens outside linebacker Tyus Bowser was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, leaving his availability for Sunday's crucial game against the Los Angeles Rams in doubt.
Dennis Young / Chicago Tribune:
NFL reports league-record 106 COVID cases Monday — The NFL reported 106 players going on the COVID list across the league Monday, roughly doubling the previous single-day league record. — According to NFL Network, all were from positive tests, with 96 of those positives coming Monday.
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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:
Here's where the Ravens stack up in the AFC playoff picture — and how they can still win their division
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Broncos Wire, CBS Boston, Ravens Wire, Patriots Wire, NESN.com and The Boston Globe
Jonas Shaffer / Baltimore Sun:
'It's time to start winning some games': After 41-21 loss to Bengals, Ravens are running out of time
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Baltimore Beatdown, Orange County Register, Twin Cities, Mercury News, Ravens Wire and NESN.com
Ryan McFadden / Baltimore Sun:
Ravens CB Anthony Averett ruled out after suffering chest injury vs. Bengals
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Twin Cities
Brandon Gustafson / 710 ESPN Seattle:
Pete Carroll: Seahawks don't need to ‘restart this whole thing’ — To call the Seahawks' 2021 season a disappointment would be quite the understatement. — Rost: Seahawks find uncertainty after decade of success — After setting franchise records on offense and winning 12 games …
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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.
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Bleacher Nation and Chicago Sun-Times
Jay Jaffe / FanGraphs Baseball:
JAWS and the 2022 Hall of Fame Ballot: Alex Rodriguez — The following article is part of Jay Jaffe's ongoing look at the candidates on the BBWAA 2022 Hall of Fame ballot. For a detailed introduction to this year's ballot, and other candidates in the series, use the tool above; an introduction to JAWS can be found here.
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Andy Kostka / USA Today:
Mike Leach says Texas Tech ‘cheated’ him out of money, will fight school in court ‘forever’ — MEMPHIS — It took 25 minutes, but Mike Leach eventually took aim at those he blames for his 2009 dismissal from Texas Tech. — The Mississippi State football (7-5) coach had kept …
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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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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.
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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