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ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) Russell Wilson isn't running like he used to. Due in part to knee and ankle injuries, Seattle's quarterback has been slowed on the ground. The Detroit Lions , though, are preparing for him to be at his best on his feet Saturday night in an NFC wild-card...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Panthers coach Ron Rivera says the NFL needs to consider all possibilities when clamping down on targeting, including player ejections. The NCAA currently enforces that rule, but the NFL does not. Rivera says the NFL needs to focus on is getting players to ''lower the target'' and create...

Peyton Manning figured one one-handed catch deserved another. So, up the ladder he went -- throwing the ball high in the back of the end zone to Demaryius Thomas. Manning A True No. 1 Thomas leaped and brought it down with his right hand, then got both feet down inside the line...

RENTON, Wash. (AP) At this point, enough time has passed and enough turnover has taken place that most of the players Cliff Avril knew in Detroit have moved on. That part of Avril's career seems a lifetime ago. Back when he was on the other end of the spectrum from...

The San Francisco 49ers and the Atlanta Falcons will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Georgia Dome. San Francisco at Atlanta When: 3:00 PM ET, Sunday, January 20, 2013 Where: Georgia Dome, Atlanta, Georgia TV: 3 p.m. ET, FOX. Line: 49ers -3.5. O/U: 48 -...

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) Although the Rams' defense has been largely outstanding this season, Alec Ogletree is still searching for ways to improve while Los Angeles' losing streak stretches on. The middle linebacker thinks the defense could take a big step forward by forcing more turnovers. The Rams (3-5) visit the...

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers signed tight end Vance McDonald to a five-year contract extension Friday through the 2021 season. The 6-foot-4 McDonald has 24 catches for 391 yards and four touchdowns this season. The former Rice star, drafted 55th overall in 2013, has 64 catches for...

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) If there has been a constant in the New York Giants' three-game winning streak, it's been that Steve Spagnuolo's defense has had to make a fourth-quarter stands to secure the wins. Last week, the defense stopped the Eagles at the New York 17 after Eli Manning...

The Cleveland Browns and the Tennessee Titans will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Nissan Stadium. Cleveland at Tennessee When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, October 16, 2016 Where: Nissan Stadium, Nashville, Tennessee Oddsmakers currently have the Titans listed as 5½-point favorites versus the Browns, while the game's...

SAN DIEGO (AP) The Chargers know just what kind of environment awaits them in Oakland on Thursday night.The Raiders, like the Chargers in their previous game, could be playing for the last time in their home city.When the Chargers beat the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, it was before...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Miami Dolphins and Jacksonville Jaguars know the biggest improvement they'd like to see in Week 2.Find the end zone more often.The Dolphins (1-0) and Jaguars (0-1) each scored one offensive touchdown in their season openers, a lack of production they want and need to...

With his NFL career yet to start, Miami Dolphins first-round draft pick Dion Jordan decided he didn't want to fall any farther behind. Jordan, a defensive end and linebacker from Oregon, signed a multiyear contract Saturday and will take part in the first training camp practice Sunday. He missed all...