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Tennessee Titans safety Kevin Byard (31) and safety Johnathan Cyprien (37) celebrate after Cyprien broke up a pass to Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Albert Wilson during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Call Titans ugly or gritty, they keep finding ways to win

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady celebrates a touchdown by running back Dion Lewis during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills,, in Foxborough, Mass. Brady and the Patriots again top the AFC playoff field. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Patriots covering New England’s homeless with game blankets

Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 7, 2017, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady holds up a Super Bowl trophy along with head coach Bill Belichick, right, and team owner Robert Kraft, left, during a rally in Boston to celebrate a 34-28 win over the Atlanta Falcons in the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game in Houston. The Patriots say a report suggesting a rift involving Kraft, Belichick and Brady is &quot;flat-out inaccurate.&quot; The three released a joint statement Friday, Jan. 5, 2018, hours after an ESPN report, citing undisclosed sources, detailed an array of tension. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

Patriots insist there’s no Kraft, Belichick, Brady rift

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 31, 2017, file photo, New England Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, in Foxborough, Mass. The New York Giants have interviewed New England Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia for their vacant head coaching job. Patricia met with new general manager Dave Gettleman, Giants co-owner John Mara and assistant general manager Kevin Abrams on Friday, Jan. 5, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass.(AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Giants interview Patriots coordinators Patricia, McDaniels

By TOM CANAVAN - Associated Press

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton (14) passes the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Baltimore, Sunday, Dec 31, 2017. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

NFL Today, Week 17

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 5, 2017, file photo, Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper, left, laughs with Chicago Cubs' Kris Bryant at Nationals Park in Washington, the day before Game 1 of a National League Division Series. Harper and Bryant are expected to continue their star performances in 2018. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Sports in 2018: Long on hype, short on new faces, suspense

By JIM LITKE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates with center Ted Karras (75) as they leave the field after defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers in an NFL football game in Pittsburgh. There is little doubt the quarterback any NFL coach or player would want leading the way to win a big game right now is Brady. So it makes sense he was a nearly unanimous choice as the No. 1 quarterback in the league by an Associated Press panel. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)

Column: Tough year, and tough times ahead for the NFL

By TIM DAHLBERG - Associated Press

New York Jets quarterback Bryce Petty (9) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Petty remains Jets starter, but could Hackenberg see action?

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 8, 2017 file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison walks the sidelines as his team plays against the Jacksonville Jaguars in an NFL football game in Pittsburgh. The New England Patriots signed Harrison, Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2017, after he was released on Saturday by the Steelers. (AP Photo/Fred Vuich, File) **FILE**

Ex-Steelers star linebacker James Harrison signs with Patriots

By Arnie Stapleton - Associated Press

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady celebrates a touchdown by running back Dion Lewis during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Patriots in driver’s seat, Bills facing must win in finale

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) makes a one-handed catch of a Tom Brady pass, as Buffalo Bills safety Micah Hyde (23) defends, before running for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

With eye on playoffs, Brady, Lewis lead Pats by Bills 37-16

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 17, 2017, file photo, Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) plays during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Bills (8-6) take on the Patriots (11-3) on Sunday. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)

Playoffs, Gronk hit backdrop matchup between Bills, Patriots

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin takes questions during the news conference after an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Pittsburgh. The Patriots won 27-24. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Steelers star Brown out vs. Texans, Conner done for season

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) and New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) meet on the field following an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017.(AP Photo/Don Wright)

Patriots ride Gronkowski to 9th straight AFC East title

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Jesse James (81) has a knee down before crossing the goal line with a pass from quarterback Ben Roethlisberger during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017. (AP Photo/Don Wright)

Steelers trying to recover from near miss against Patriots

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

New England Patriots running back Dion Lewis (33) slips the tackle of Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Artie Burns (25) and dives for the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017. The Patriots won 27-24. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Patriots rally behind Gronkowski, edge Steelers 27-24

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) sits on the turf after throwing an interception in the end zone during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017. (AP Photo/Don Wright)

Risky decision backfires as Steelers lose to Patriots 27-24

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 22, 2017, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) calls a play at the line of scrimmage during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass. The Steelers can finally talk about the Patriots. More than 10 months after a blowout loss to New England in the AFC championship game, the Steelers believe they're better equipped to handle the Super Bowl champions this time around. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

Stakes high as streaking Steelers host Brady, Patriots

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Steelers may need to “man up” to slow down Brady, Patriots

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

New England Patriots wide receiver Kenny Britt warms up during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Patriots sign WR Kenny Britt, Cannon to IR

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press