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Chiefs lead AP Pro32 poll; Packers up to No. 2, Bills No. 3
Read full article: Chiefs lead AP Pro32 poll; Packers up to No. 2, Bills No. 3Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Willie Gay (50) reacts next to Atlanta Falcons' Luke Stocker (88) after Falcons place kicker Younghoe Koo missed a 39-yard field goal during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)NEW YORK โ Despite winning 10 in a row, the Kansas City Chiefs have been just barely getting by in recent games. And the Chiefs' lead has also narrowed a bit atop the latest AP Pro32 poll. The Chiefs received 10 of 12 first-place votes for 381 points in balloting Tuesday by media members who regularly cover the NFL. โBut winning in Kansas City, with or without a full house, is going to be difficult.โThe Green Bay Packers and the Buffalo Bills flipped spots again after routs in prime time.
Saints beat Falcons to clinch 3rd straight NFC South title
Read full article: Saints beat Falcons to clinch 3rd straight NFC South title(AP Photo/John Bazemore)ATLANTA, GA โ Taysom Hillโs rare moment in the spotlight came in an important game for the New Orleans Saints. Hill blocked a punt to set up his 3-yard touchdown catch before scoring again on a 30-yard run, and the New Orleans Saints clinched their third straight NFC South title by beating the Atlanta Falcons 26-18 on Thursday night. Falcons: Left guard James Carpenter left the game with a concussion in the first half. He threw a 13-yard touchdown pass to Russell Gage with less than four minutes remaining. The Falcons play their fifth straight game against an NFC South rival when they face Carolina on Dec. 8.