Philadelphia improved to 12-1, but the Giants (7-5-1) could not secure a victory for a fourth consecutive game.
Category: National Football League
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Eagles Clinch a Playoff Spot With a Big Win Over the Giants
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In Today’s N.F.L., Good Backups Pay Off (and Are Getting Paid)
The New York Times – Sports:Backup quarterbacks have been thrust into action at a high rate this season. A handful are keeping their playoff-bound teams afloat.
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N.F.L. Week 13 Predictions: Our Picks for Each Game
The New York Times – Sports:The Vikings and 49ers are both underdogs — Minnesota to the surging Lions, San Francisco to Tom Brady’s Buccaneers — in a weekend of “trap” games.
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Dan Snyder Impeded Sexual Harassment Investigation, Congress Finds
The New York Times – Sports:A congressional committee said the N.F.L. “has not protected workers from sexual harassment and abuse” and found that Snyder, the Commanders owner, went to great lengths to interfere in workplace inquiries.
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Congress Slams Dan Snyder and the N.F.L. for Impeding Sexual Harassment Investigation
The New York Times – Sports:A congressional committee said the N.F.L. “has not protected workers from sexual harassment and abuse” and found that Snyder, the Commanders owner, went to great lengths to interfere in workplace inquiries.
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What N.F.L. Broadcasters Left Out in Deshaun Watson’s Return
The New York Times – Sports:When Deshaun Watson’s suspension ended, the N.F.L.’s broadcast partners focused mainly on his return to the field, not on the behavior a hearing officer had deemed “predatory,” or on the women who accused him.
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The N.F.L. Playoff Picture Isn’t as Cloudy as Records Make It Seem
The New York Times – Sports:As teams jockey for 14 playoff spots over the end of the regular season, the gap between postseason hopefuls and championship contenders is widening.
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What We Learned From Week 13 in the N.F.L.
The New York Times – Sports:The Eagles’ versatility was on display against the Titans, Daniel Jones ran out of running room against the Commanders, and N.F.L. teams got scoring from surprising places.
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Similar Teams With Similar Records, Giants and Commanders Play to a Tie
The New York Times – Sports:The result left the Giants at 7-4-1 and the Commanders at 7-5-1, further complicating the teams’ stretch run in a competitive N.F.C. East.
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Deshaun Watson’s Return Is Met With Boos, and a Win
The New York Times – Sports:The Browns’ defense and special teams scored three touchdowns in a win over the Texans. But the game took a back seat to Deshaun Watson’s return from an 11-game suspension.
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What to Know About the Lawsuits Against Deshaun Watson
The New York Times – Sports:Watson, the Cleveland Browns quarterback, is expected to play his first N.F.L. game in 700 days in Week 13. He served an 11-game suspension after more than two dozen women accused him of sexual misconduct during massage appointments.
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John Hadl, Star Quarterback of the A.F.L., Dies at 82
The New York Times – Sports:A college All-American, he led the San Diego Chargers to an American Football League title and later steered the N.F.L.’s Rams into the playoffs.