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The Latest: Packers say Rodgers has broken collarboneBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the NFL's sixth Sunday of the regular season (all times Eastern):3:10 p.m.Aaron Rodgers has a broken collarbone and ''could miss the rest of the season.''The Green Bay Packers made the announcement about their star quarterback in...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The moment Chiefs defensive end Chris Jones first made a statement to the NFL, and certainly to AFC West rival Oakland, came in the second quarter of their matchup earlier this season. Up to that point, he was merely a goofy, affable second-round draft pick from...

AP Sports WriterRaiders, Chiefs meet in pivotal showdown of AFC West leadersBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Kansas City Chiefs probably didn't expect to be tied atop the AFC West and fighting for the playoffs a month and a half ago, when they were off to the...

AP Sports WriterRaiders ground up by Ravens' rushing attack in 34-17 lossBy DAVID GINSBURGBALTIMORE (AP) It wouldn't be an understatement to say the Oakland Raiders got run out of Baltimore.The Ravens trampled the NFL's 31st-ranked rushing defense, piling up 242 yards on the ground Sunday in a 34-17...

CHANDLER, Ariz. (AP) - New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft made a strong defense Monday night of his team's actions and integrity regarding the NFL's investigation into under-inflated footballs being used in the AFC championship game.At times sounding angry, Kraft said he expected an apology from the league once...

The Latest: Cardinals RB David Johnson injuredBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the NFL's opening Sunday (all times Eastern):3:40 p.m.Arizona running back David Johnson is questionable to return because of a wrist injury against the Lions.Johnson was shaken up after making a catch deep in Detroit territory in the...

The Latest: Turnovers aplenty for Rams, 49ersBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 12 in the NFL (all times EST):---4:50 p.m.The Rams and the 49ers have combined for four turnovers in the first quarter at SoFi Stadium, which ended with San Francisco leading Los Angeles 7-3.Jared Goff and Nick...

AP Pro Football WriterMiller loves Pacman signing, takes friendly swipe at TalibBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Von Miller took a friendly, subtle swipe at former teammate Aqib Talib while praising the signing of veteran cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones .''I think it's great,'' Miller said Wednesday following the team's...

AP Pro Football WriterVikings sign RB Dalvin Cook to 5-year, $63M extensionBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Vikings signed running back Dalvin Cook to a five-year, $63 million contract extension Saturday, giving their dual-threat star some security the day before the season opener.Cook was picked for his first...

AP Sports WriterInjuries could put Chiefs' chances on shoulders of backupsBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Kansas City Chiefs were the kings of improv Sunday.They may have to do it all over again next week after a rugged 30-14 victory at Indianapolis.This week's biggest concern, of course, will be...

Associated PressBridgewater nearly sinks Saints in return to SuperdomeBy GUERRY SMITHNEW ORLEANS (AP) Teddy Bridgewater took a sack when he could least afford to late in the fourth quarter against the Saints.It was about the only mistake he made in his return to New Orleans a year after...

AP Pro Football Writer49ers release linebacker NaVorro BowmanBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers cut ties with one of the few remaining links to their last run of success when they released linebacker NaVorro Bowman on Friday.General manager John Lynch said the team looked into...