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ST. LOUIS (AP) - Tre Mason averaged just 2.5 yards per carry last week. A critical lost fumble hurt the most for the St. Louis Rams' rookie running back, and he is looking for a bounce-back game against the New York Giants.Rams coach Jeff Fisher is confident his young...

AP Pro Football WriterChiefs get better, faster as AFC West rivals try to catch upBy ARNIE STAPLETONWith Tom Brady leaving New England for Tampa Bay, Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs have supplanted the Patriots as the biggest bully on the NFL block.While Kansas City's four consecutive AFC...

AP Pro Football WriterVikings have 'every intent' of retaining Spielman, ZimmerBy DAVE CAMPBELLEAGAN, Minn. (AP) Minnesota Vikings President Mark Wilf issued a statement of confidence in general manager Rick Spielman and head coach Mike Zimmer on Friday, tamping down speculation about their future two days prior to the...

The Latest: Falcons RB Coleman injuries hamstringBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the seventh week of the NFL season (all times Eastern):6:18 p.m.Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman hurt his hamstring in the third quarter and was listed as questionable to return.Coleman - who splits carries with starter Devonta...

Buffalo Bills player charged with drunk driving in TexasHOUSTON (AP) Buffalo Bills defensive lineman Ed Oliver was arrested Saturday by police in the Houston area and charged with drunk driving and illegally carrying a gun.Montgomery County sheriff's deputies pulled Oliver over after receiving reports around 9 p.m. of...

AP Pro Football WriterA look at the NFL in the 1960sBy JOSH DUBOWA look at the NFL's fifth decade, the 1960s:FRANCHISESThe 1960 NFL season was played with 13 clubs, with the expansion Dallas Cowboys joining the league that season and the Chicago Cardinals moving to St. Louis. The other...

Cowboys without starting offensive tackles vs. JetsBy The Associated PressThe Dallas Cowboys with their top-ranked offense will look to stop a two-game skid without its two starting tackles against the New York Jets.Right tackle La'el Collins is inactive with a knee injury, while left tackle Tyron Smith is out...

After tryout, Cardinals sign WR Little to 1-year contractTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Cardinals have signed wide receiver Greg Little to a one-year contract after he participated in this week's minicamp on a tryout basis.Little hasn't played in an NFL game since 2014.He was a second-round draft pick...

AP Sports WriterFalcons' defense already hit with more injuries in campBy CHARLES ODUMFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Injuries already are mounting for an Atlanta Falcons' defense hoping to avoid a repeat of its 2018 health woes.Coach Dan Quinn confirmed Tuesday that safety J.J. Wilcox will miss the season with...

AP Sports WriterDez Bryant brags on Cowboys' chemistry, and leans on it, tooBy SCHUYLER DIXONFRISCO, Texas (AP) Dez Bryant hesitated to talk about playing a day after the death of his father, and preferred not to try to add anything to Tony Romo's heartfelt statement about the quarterback...

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Matt Ryan's poise under pressure has produced 25 fourth-quarter comebacks, a ''Matty Ice'' nickname and his first All-Pro selection. The Atlanta Falcons' quarterback also is a leading MVP candidate . The glaring void on Ryan's resume is his 1-4 postseason record. At 31, Ryan may not have...

Bears TE Zach Miller gets 1-year deal after leg injuryLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears have re-signed veteran tight end Zach Miller to a one-year contract, clearing the way for him to return from a gruesome injury last October that nearly cost him his left leg.Miller tore...