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Lions without run-stuffing DT Damon Harrison against BearsDETROIT (AP) Detroit Lions defensive tackle Damon “Snacks” Harrison is inactive against the Chicago Bears.Harrison was listed as questionable for Thursday’s game with knee and calf injuries.Lions defensive end Trey Flowers, safety Tracy Walker and rookie tight end T.J. Hockenson are...

AP Pro Football WriterJets’ Maulet has leaped obstacles to become ‘superhero’By DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Arthur Maulet never imagined he’d be where he is today.Not during those rough childhood years growing up in New Orleans’ Ninth Ward. Not when he and his family were forced from...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL’s goal of 100 million volunteer minutes already reachedBy BARRY WILNERThe NFL apparently underestimated Americans' eagerness to volunteer. As part of its centennial season celebration, the league sought 100 million minutes of volunteerism from its fans through Huddle for 100. That goal already has been reached.AP...

Steelers’ Rudolph saying all the right things after demotionPITTSBURGH (AP) Soon after walking into the Pittsburgh Steelers’ locker room after an abbreviated and earlier-than-usual practice Thursday, Mason Rudolph joked with teammates about their plans for Thanksgiving dinner.In the midst of a trying two-week stretch on and off the...

AP Pro Football WriterLock used time on IR to slow his mind, speed his growthBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Drew Lock used his time on injured reserve to slow down his racing mind and speed up his transition from spread college quarterback to drop-back pro passer.Lock, expected to...

AP Pro Football WriterJets’ Darnold sacked criticisms by refusing to be affectedBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Sam Darnold hears some of the harsh criticisms when he struggles and the glowing accolades when he’s playing well.The New York Jets’ second-year quarterback refuses to be affected by any...

AP Pro Football WriterJerry Jones doesn’t like looks of America’s TeamBy BARRY WILNERNever one to mince words, Jerry Jones has put Jason Garrett and his coaching staff on alert heading into what’s supposed to be a festive holiday.Dallas plays its traditional Thanksgiving home game on Thursday, hosting the Bills....

AP Pro Football WriterCowboys face surging Bills on Thanksgiving amid Garrett talkBy SCHUYLER DIXONARLINGTON, Texas (AP) While the Dallas Cowboys prepare for another national TV game amid questions about coach Jason Garrett’s future, the Buffalo Bills just want to keep rolling toward the playoffs on a bigger stage...

AP Sports WriterPackers need to right ship; Giants still strugglingBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Since meeting in the NFC wild-card game in January 2017, the Green Bay Packers and New York Giants have followed the same path for a couple of seasons.Neither made the playoffs the past...

AP Sports WriterRound 2; Steelers, Browns bracing for pivotal rematchBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Myles Garrett won’t be in the stadium. Barring injury, Mason Rudolph won’t be on the field.While the absence of the central figures in the helmet-swinging brawl that marred Cleveland’s 21-7 whipping of Pittsburgh on Nov....

Falcons sign Meier for TE depth, list Jones as questionableFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The Atlanta Falcons, again preparing to be without tight end Austin Hooper against New Orleans, have bolstered the position by signing Carson Meier to the 53-man roster.Hooper will miss his third straight game with a...

AP Sports WriterPlayoff implications surround Vikings’ visit to SeahawksBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) Just like a year ago, there’s no avoiding the importance of this Monday night matchup in the Pacific Northwest between Minnesota and Seattle.Except this time around, a division title is still very much in play for...