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Philadelphia Eagles' A.J. Brown sits after being hurt during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

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Eagles host Saints looking to clinch NFC East title
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thu,12/29/22-7:40PM , 129 Reads
NEW ORLEANS (6-9) at PHILADELPHIA (13-2)

Sunday, 1 p.m., FOX

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: Eagles by 7

AGAINST THE SPREAD: New Orleans 6-9; Philadelphia 8-7

SERIES RECORD: Eagles lead 18-12.
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Texas running back Bijan Robinson (5) is pursued by Kansas State defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah (91) during the second half of an NCAA college football game on Nov. 5, 2022, in Manhattan, Kan. In an age of “opt-outs” in college football, the best NFL prospects for Alabama and Kansas State are opting in at the Sugar Bowl, on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2022, including Anudike-Uzomah. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann, File)

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Alabama, Kansas St extol virtues of opting in at Sugar Bowl
By BRETT MARTEL - AP Sports Writer
Thu,12/29/22-5:19PM , 178 Reads
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — In an age of opt outs in college football, the best NFL prospects for Alabama and Kansas State are opting in at the Sugar Bowl.
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Philadelphia Eagles' Jordan Mailata helps Gardner Minshew up after throwing an incolplete pass in the final seconds of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

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Eagles try to strengthen playoff spot; Saints play for one
By DAN GELSTON - AP Sports Writer
Thu,12/29/22-2:36PM , 139 Reads
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — No matter the quarterback, the Eagles are trying to finish as the top team in the NFC. Knocking off the New Orleans Saints will get Philadelphia all the spoils of the No. 1 seed.

A chance to rest starters in the season finale. The playoff bye week. Home games at the Linc.
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Williamson leads New Orleans against Philadelphia after 43-point showing
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Thu,12/29/22-1:00AM , 207 Reads
Philadelphia 76ers (20-13, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (22-12, first in the Western Conference)

New Orleans; Friday, 8:30 p.m. EST
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