Texans aim for 4th AFC South title in 5 years against Bucs

Clinching another division crown and playoff berth doesn’t figure to be easy Saturday against the suddenly red-hot Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who’ve put together a strong stretch run despite already being eliminated from postseason contention.

Jaguars fire Coughlin amid 3rd season, following NFLPA shot

The Jacksonville Jaguars fired top executive Tom Coughlin on Wednesday, parting ways with the two-time Super Bowl-winning coach a little more than a day after the NFL Players Union took a sledgehammer to his reputation.

Jackson, Ravens beat Jets 42-21 to clinch AFC North title

Baltimore (12-2) took control with touchdowns on its first three possessions and Jackson made it 28-7 in the third quarter with a 24-yard scoring pass to rookie Marquise Brown following a turnover by New York (5-9).

Dolphins QB has chance to lead team in rushing this year

The Dolphins’ 3-10 record is no surprise. But despite a roster thin on talent, they figured their most productive rusher would be someone other than a 37-year-old quarterback who acknowledges he’s no great shakes in the open field.

Recipe: Baked ziti with crab

Dr. BBQ is the master of culinary mash-ups and his challenge this week was to come up with a recipe that highlights the flavors of both New York and Baltimore.