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Injury-riddled Cowboys face stern test vs. BengalsWhen the Dallas Cowboys began practice preparations Wednesday for their Week 5 home game against the Cincinnati Bengals, multiple offensive linemen and star wide receiver Dez Bryant were in the trainer's room and safety Jeff Heath was handling the place-kicking chores.Still, the mood...

The undefeated Minnesota Vikings host the Houston Texans on Sunday in a matchup of surprising first-place teams. Both clubs have been wracked with injuries early in the season but continue to find ways to win and remain atop their respective divisions. Houston at Minnesota When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, October 9,...

Chargers hope to solve fourth-quarter woes vs. RaidersThe Oakland Raiders are displaying that they plan to be a factor in the AFC West.The San Diego Chargers can't say the same because of a penchant for blowing fourth-quarter leads.San Diego (1-3) has blown three leads in the game's final five...

The New York Jets' already suspect secondary will have to contend with the combination of Ben Roethlisberger and Antonio Brown without cornerback Darrelle Revis as they look to snap a two-game skid on Sunday at the Pittsburgh Steelers. Revis, part of a defensive backfield which has already allowed seven...

The Washington Redskins have ignited their offense with 60 points during a modest two-game winning streak, but a road game against the league's top-ranked defense will provide a good litmus test for the reigning NFC East champions. Washington will vie for supremacy in the Battle of the Beltway on...

Rested Eagles (3-0) bring reinforcements to DetroitDETROIT -- The Philadelphia Eagles have gotten off to a memorable start under new coach Doug Pederson. He would prefer for them to forget it ever happened.The Eagles were the most surprising success story during the opening month of the season, dismissing three...

LeSean McCoy sued over Philadelphia nightclub brawlPHILADELPHIA (AP) Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy was sued Tuesday over a Philadelphia nightclub brawl that left two off-duty police officers injured.The civil suit claims McCoy beat and kicked one officer while he was on the ground and punched another officer...

AP Sports WriterTougher tests to come for Wentz, high-flying EaglesBy ANDREW SELIGMANCHICAGO (AP) Carson Wentz took some hard hits, showed poise in the pocket and led the Philadelphia Eagles to another victory.They're about to find out how they stack up against a playoff contender. But they're doing just...

AP Pro Football WriterDenver Broncos have a wealth of options at wide receiverBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Denver coach Gary Kubiak says that in his 32 years in the NFL he's never seen this much depth or deftness at wide receiver.''I've said from day one: that really has...

Associated PressOfficials dismiss Trump's assertions about NFL and debatesBy DOUGLASS K. DANIELWASHINGTON (AP) Both the NFL and the Commission on Presidential Debates are rejecting Republican Donald Trump's assertions about the fall debates, which the billionaire businessman says have been rigged by his opponents to draw a smaller audience...

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Monday when the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles meet at Lincoln Financial Field. N.Y. Giants at Philadelphia When: 8:30 PM ET, Monday, October 19, 2015 Where: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN. LINE: Eagles -3.5. O/U: 50 PREDICTION: Eagles...

The Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Levi's Stadium. Baltimore at San Francisco When: 4:25 PM ET, Sunday, October 18, 2015 Where: Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, California TV: 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Ravens -3. O/U: 43.5 PREDICTION:...