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AP Sports WriterJaron Brown's play elevates him to Arizona's No. 2 receiverBy BOB BAUMGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Jaron Brown made it to the NFL the hard way, impressing the coaches on special teams to earn a spot on the Arizona roster in 2013 as an undrafted free agent.Now he's...

AP Sports WriterRough start all around for Bowles, JetsBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) There was plenty of blame to go around for the New York Jets' season-opening loss in Buffalo.The inefficient offense, the shaky play of quarterback Josh McCown and the inability of the defense to slow...

After loss to Bills, Falcons welcome their bye weekFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The Atlanta Falcons are suddenly happy with the early timing of their bye week after starting wide receivers Julio Jones and Mohamed Sanu were hurt in Sunday's loss to the Bills.Falcons coach Dan Quinn said that...

Associated PressCoach John Harbaugh undaunted by Ravens escalating injuriesBy TODD KARPOVICHOWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh's steely resolve is being tested with nine players already lost for the season because of injuries, suspension or retirement.Nonetheless, Harbaugh contends the Ravens have enough depth to overcome those...

AP Pro Football WriterTexans ready to head home to Houston after game canceledBy SCHUYLER DIXONARLINGTON, Texas (AP) The Texans headed home to flood-ravaged Houston after their final preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys was canceled Wednesday.''We've got several members of our travel party - our coaches, our players,...

Healthy(ish) Steelers looking to avoid letdown in ChicagoBy The Associated PressPITTSBURGH (AP) Two weeks in and Mike Tomlin's problems are of the NFL first-world variety.The Pittsburgh Steelers are unbeaten at 2-0 despite not lighting up scoreboards the way they anticipated, managing just four offensive touchdowns through eight quarters.The...

Judge: Lawsuits against Hernandez can be heard in BostonBOSTON (AP) A judge says two wrongful-death lawsuits pending against the estate of late NFL player late Aaron Hernandez will be heard in Boston, in Suffolk County.An attorney for Hernandez's estate asked that the lawsuits filed by the families of...

AP Sports WriterBrowns, Colts head into Week 3 with plenty of similaritiesBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Cleveland Browns coach Hue Jackson sees the Indianapolis Colts as a perfect match.They, like the Browns, will start a young quarterback who is still getting acclimated to a new system.They, like the Browns,...

AP Pro Football WriterBradford, Vikings cruise past Saints 29-19 in openerBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Sam Bradford started his second season with Minnesota in style, passing for 346 yards and three touchdowns to help the Vikings beat New Orleans 29-19 on Monday night and spoil Adrian Peterson's first game...

NFL suspends Vikings WR Michael Floyd for 4 gamesEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) The NFL has suspended Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Michael Floyd without pay for the first four games of the regular season for violating its substance-abuse policy.The league's announcement Friday gave no details of the violation. But...

AP Pro Football WriterT.J. Ward's teammates stumped by reported trade talksBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The notion of the Denver Broncos and strong safety T.J. Ward parting ways isn't sitting well with his teammates.Von Miller said at the team's kickoff luncheon that he was taken aback by an...

AP Sports WriterBrowns QB Kizer said headache affected play in Sunday's lossBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback DeShone Kizer said his vision was affected by a severe migraine headache in Sunday's loss at Baltimore.Kizer was removed from the game in the first quarter after coach...