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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) The ever-changing New England defense, still searching for answers, hopes to build on last week's effort when the Patriots visit the New York Jets this Sunday.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) Coaches from Alabama, Clemson, Michigan and Ohio State are among the 40 nominees for the Broyles Award, given annually to the nation's top assistant.

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) Tom Banderas has lived the Nebraska football dream as a player. For four years, he's lived it as a dad.

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) The Baltimore Ravens' bid to reach the postseason will depend heavily of their second-ranked defense, a unit that has performed effectively despite an assortment of injuries.

ARIZONA (4-5-1) at ATLANTA (6-4)

SAN FRANCISCO (1-9) at MIAMI (6-4)

DAVIE, Fla. (AP) Miami Dolphins defensive end Dion Jordan is practicing for the first time in nearly two years following a long suspension and knee surgery.

There will be a fitting family element in this Thanksgiving Day matchup.

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) Quarterback DeShone Kizer says Notre Dame players are remembering the pain they felt two years when they were embarrassed in a 49-14 loss to rival Southern California as the Fighting Irish prepare to finish a scuffling season on the road against the 12th-ranked Trojans.

CINCINNATI (3-6-1) at BALTIMORE (5-5)

MINNESOTA (6-4) at DETROIT (6-4)

Kansas City Royals release catcher Tony Cruz

KANSAS CITY (7-3) at DENVER (7-3)

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ASHBURN, Va. (AP) Josh Norman's eyes lit up as he reflected on the spectacle of playing Dallas on Thanksgiving Day that he experienced a year ago.

GREEN BAY (4-6) at PHILADELPHIA (5-5)

About 90 percent of those owed money have been reimbursed. But incorrect bank details and faulty credit card numbers are hampering the return of the remaining funds that total $2.7 million.

CAROLINA (4-6) vs. OAKLAND (8-2)

If you can't beat them, benefit from them

NEW ENGLAND (8-2) at NEW YORK JETS (3-7)