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OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Raiders, who clinched first playoff berth since 2002 last week, play host to the Indianapolis Colts as the NFL has a nearly full 12-game Saturday this day before Christmas. It's a must-win game for the 7-7 Colts, who will be eliminated from the AFC playoff chase with another defeat.
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Miami, which is 9-5, is at Buffalo, which is 7-7. Dolphins running back Jay Ajayi had career-best 214 yards rushing, and Miami overcame 17-6 third-quarter deficit by scoring 22 consecutive points to beat Buffalo 28-25 in past meeting on Oct. 23.
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots gun for a season sweep of the New York Jets for the 17th time in franchise history. Pats QB Tom Brady has 22 regular-season wins against the Jets. New York comes into the game with a 4-10 record. The Pats are 12-2.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The 9-5 Atlanta Falcons can clinch the NFC South with a win over Carolina today and a Tampa Bay loss or tie to New Orleans. The Falcons beat Panthers 48-33 on Oct. 2.
SEATTLE (AP) — The 9-4-1 Seattle Seahawks can clinch No. 2 seed in NFC playoffs with victory over Arizona plus losses by Detroit and Atlanta. These teams played to a 6-6 tie in October.
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