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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....

The BUFFALO and the DALLAS will both be gunning for a victory on 11/28/2019 at 4:30 PM when they meet in a game matchup. BUFFALO vs DALLAS When: 4:30 PM ET, Thursday, November 28, 2019 Where: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas ROT TEAM PS OU ML 307 BUFFALO -6.5 (-110) 44.5 (-110) 220 -260 308 DALLAS TV: 4:30 PM LINE: -6.5 PREDICTION: DALLAS , BUFFALO Oddsmakers currently have the DALLAS listed as -6.5 point...

The NEW ORLEANS and the ATLANTA will both be gunning for a victory on 11/28/2019 at 8:20 PM when they meet in a game matchup. NEW ORLEANS vs ATLANTA When: 8:20 PM ET, Thursday, November 28, 2019 Where: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia ROT TEAM PS OU ML 309 NEW ORLEANS 6.5 (-110) 50 (-110) -260 220 310 ATLANTA TV: 8:20 PM LINE: 6.5 PREDICTION: ATLANTA , NEW ORLEANS Oddsmakers currently have the ATLANTA...

AP Pro Football WriterPolamalu, Wayne, Willis 1st year eligible for Hall of FameBy BARRY WILNERSafety Troy Polamalu, wide receiver Reggie Wayne and linebacker Patrick Willis are first-year eligible players among the 25 semifinalists of the modern era for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.Also on the list, which will...

AP Sports WriterSteelers to start rookie Hodges in rematch with BrownsBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Devlin Hodges in. Mason Rudolph out.At least for now.Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin tabbed Hodges as the starting quarterback for Sunday's pivotal meeting with Cleveland at Heinz Field, though Tomlin cautioned against reading too...

AP Sports WriterJackson, Ravens play nearly flawlessly during 7-game runBy DAVID GINSBURGBALTIMORE (AP) Perhaps the most impressive aspect of the Baltimore Ravens’ seven-game winning streak and the stellar play of Lamar Jackson is how easily the team and its quarterback have steamrolled several of the best teams in...

Falcons’ Freeman returns to practice, Julio Jones held outFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman has returned to practice for the first time since suffering a sprained foot.Wide receiver Julio Jones, who suffered a shoulder injury in Atlanta's loss to Tampa Bay last week, did...

AP Sports WriterDrew Lock’s status remains prime topic with BroncosBy PAT GRAHAMDENVER (AP) The “Drew Lock” dilemma hangs over the Denver Broncos like the snowstorm that engulfed the city Tuesday.His teammates have their own assessment of the rookie quarterback and his readiness to suit up. They're behind him...