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FILE - In this Dec. 18, 2016, file photo, Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) gets past a tackle attempt by Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Javien Elliott (35) after catching a pass during an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas. The last time Dallas had the top seed secured before the end of the regular season, Witten was a fifth-year tight end in 2007. The Cowboys promptly lost their first playoff game to the New York Giants and watched their division rival upset undefeated New England in the Super Bowl. So now the question is how the Cowboys (12-2) keep their edge with two games that won’t change their spot in the playoff bracket--starting Monday night at home against Detroit (9-5)--along with a bye before their postseason opener. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)

Cowboys keep focus on Lions with division, home field secure

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers' Chris Paul, left, and Luc Richard Mbah a Moute, second from right, vie for the ball with San Antonio Spurs' Danny Green and Tony Parker, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Clippers bench leads them past Spurs 106-101

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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Lions offense struggling in closing stretch

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Philadelphia Eagles' Malcolm Jenkins (27) runs for a touchdown after intercepting a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)

Eagles prevent Giants from clinching playoff spot, 24-19

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

13 hurt in Texas highway accident involving passenger buses

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St. Louis Blues left wing David Perron (57) celebrates with teammate Brad Hunt (77) after Perron scored the game-winning goal during overtime of an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars in Dallas, Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016. The Blues won 3-2. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Perron scores in overtime, Blues beat Stars 3-2

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Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) celebrates wide receiver Ted Ginn's touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md., Monday, Dec. 19, 2016. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Panthers knock Redskins out of wild-card position

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press

New York Giants head coach Ben McAdoo walks on the field before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

NFL fines Giants $150K, Ben McAdoo $50K for walkie-talkie

By Tom Canavan - Associated Press

New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Patriots, Raiders clinch playoff spots

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) fights off a tackle attempt by Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Javien Elliott (35) after catching a pass in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Red-letter day: Elliott, Cowboys bounce back, top Bucs 26-20

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

New York Giants head coach Ben McAdoo, right, and Detroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell, left, meet after an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 17-6. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Lions still control playoff fate despite loss to Giants

By MIKE FARRELL - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks forward Dorian Finney-Smith, right, is fouled by Sacramento Kings guard Garrett Temple (17) while driving to the basket in the first half of an NBA basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2016 in Dallas . (AP Photo/Brad Loper)

Finney-Smith’s season-high 17 lead Mavs past Kings 99-79

By DAVE JACKSON - Associated Press

NFL Capsules

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Green Bay Packers linebacker Julius Peppers (56) and receiver Jeff Janis (83) run back to the locker room after warmups before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

The Latest: Cowboys’ Witten tops TO for 7th on catches list

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FILE - In this Jan. 24, 2016, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is sacked by Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller during the second half of the NFL football AFC Championship game in Denver. Brady suffered the worst beating of his career in the AFC championship in Denver last season when the Broncos hit him nearly two dozen times. The Broncos take on the Patriots on Sunday. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

Patriots-Broncos rematch could be playoff preview

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press

Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward, above dunks the ball on Dallas Mavericks' Wesley Matthews (23), Dwight Powell, center, and Deron Williams (8) argue with a referee in the first half during an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 16, 2016, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Hood hits pull-up 3 to give Jazz 103-100 win over Mavericks

By KAREEM COPELAND - Associated Press

The Latest: Cop shot, suspect shot and killed near Salem

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Officer shot, suspect killed during drunk driving stop

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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) fumbles the ball during the second half of an NFL football game as New York Giants' Janoris Jenkins (20) and Keenan Robinson (57) defend Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Giants beat Cowboys again, end Dallas’ 11-game win streak

By TOM CANAVAN - Associated Press

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Danny DeKeyser (65) checks Philadelphia Flyers right wing Wayne Simmonds (17) in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Schenn scores in OT to back Stolarz, Flyers win 9th straight

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