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AP Sports WriterBarkley got back to bad habits in return to Giants on SundayBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) After missing three games with a high sprain to his right ankle, halfback Saquon Barkley returned to the New York Giants with some old bad habits.The most glaring was...

AP Sports WriterLB Julian Stanford standing out, hoping to stick with JetsBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Julian Stanford was stunned by what he saw between him and the quarterback.Nothing at all.The New York Jets linebacker was unblocked and untouched as he bolted up the middle at...

AP Pro Football WriterAP source: 2 Eagles planned WH visit; decisions individualBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) Eagles players and officials made individual decisions to not go to the White House for a scheduled celebration of their Super Bowl title, leaving two players actually planning to make the trip to...

Dolphins LB Lawrence Timmons inactive after leaving teamCARSON, Calif. (AP) Linebacker Lawrence Timmons is inactive for the Miami Dolphins' season opener after he unexpectedly left the team one day before the game.The Dolphins got back in contact with Timmons on Sunday, but he wasn't at their game against...

AP Sports WriterJohn Brown's issues at heart of Cardinals receiving woesBy BOB BAUMGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Not long ago, John Brown was raving about how good he felt, how draining a cyst in his back had been the answer to health problems that dogged him throughout last season.Well, Brown's...

AP Pro Football WriterTitans can take big step toward AFC South title vs. ColtsBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans can take a big step toward winning the AFC South for the first time since 2008 on Thursday night.That means beating the Indianapolis Colts, the rival...

AP Sports WriterJoe Burrow offers Bengals hope amid another incredible lossBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) Joe Burrow led the Bengals downfield twice with a chance to grab a late lead. Cincinnati fans watching from home were thinking they were about to see their woebegone franchise reach a turning point...

QB Nick Foles rejoins Jaguars after wife's miscarriageJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Quarterback Nick Foles has rejoined the Jacksonville Jaguars for organized team activities following his wife's miscarriage.Foles arrived at the practice facility Thursday morning and took part in the team's two-hour practice. He threw his first two interceptions of...

Falcons place DE Shelby on IR with torn Achilles tendonATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Falcons have placed defensive end Derrick Shelby on injured reserve with a torn Achilles tendon, ending his season.Shelby left Sunday's loss at Seattle with what was initially announced as a calf injury. He had eight...

AP Sports WriterOvercoming adversity, Dolphins rejoin playoff raceBy STEVEN WINEDAVIE, Fla. (AP) The Miami Dolphins' season suddenly seems headed in the right direction, their backup center leading the way.Jake Brendel replaced injured Pro Bowl center Mike Pouncey and played the entire second half as the Dolphins rallied from...

AP Sports WriterLions end worst year since 2012 in Patricia's 1st seasonBy LARRY LAGEALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions fired Jim Caldwell nearly a year ago to reach another level.So far at least, they have gone in the wrong direction.The Lions plummeted to 6-10 and last place...

AP Sports WriterAnother playoff berth, another bye for Brady and PatriotsBy JIMMY GOLENFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) New England Patriots center David Andrews has gone to the playoffs every year he's been in the NFL, reaching the AFC title game in his first three tries and making the Super Bowl...