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Raiders place Joseph on IR, sign Swearinger and JordanALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders have placed safety Karl Joseph on injured reserve with a foot injury after he made the game-sealing defensive play the past two weeks.Joseph hurt his foot while intercepting a Philip Rivers pass in the...

Niners TE George Kittle doubtful to play vs. SeahawksSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is doubtful to play Monday night against the Seattle Seahawks.Kittle hasn't practiced all week for the 49ers (8-0) because of injuries to his knee and ankle and is unlikely...

Falcons place backup RB Ito Smith on injured reserveFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The Atlanta Falcons have placed running back Ito Smith, the team's second-leading rusher, on injured reserve.Smith already had been ruled out of Sunday's game at New Orleans with a neck injury. He suffered the neck injury,...

QB Hoyer to make 1st start with Colts; Brissett ruled outINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Indianapolis Colts have ruled out starting quarterback Jacoby Brissett for Sunday's game against Miami.It gives backup Brian Hoyer a chance to make his first start with the Colts.Brissett suffered a sprained medial collateral ligament in...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL halfway awards: Russell Wilson AP's clear MVP favoriteBy ARNIE STAPLETONDENVER (AP) Von Miller swears he has seen the future of football in Lamar Jackson , who is revolutionizing the quarterback position in the NFL's 100th season.''He's so dynamic,'' Miller said. ''He's showing you can...

AP Pro Football Writer49ers vs Seahawks, with Sherman on other side of rivalryBy ROB MAADDIThe last time the San Francisco 49ers had a winning record for a home game in November, Colin Kaepernick was their quarterback and Russell Wilson and Richard Sherman ate turkey legs at midfield to celebrate...

AP Sports WriterDolphins will be ready to face either Colts quarterbackBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett won't be playing against the Dolphins because of an ailing knee.The late scratch Saturday means Brian Hoyer will make his first start in more than two years.But Miami coach Brian...

Falcons QB Ryan to return from ankle injury against SaintsFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Quarterback Matt Ryan has been removed from the Atlanta Falcons injury report and appears set to play against the New Orleans Saints.Ryan had only limited participation in Friday's practice. But that was enough for coach...

AP Sports WriterFront and center: Browns sign C Tretter to 3-year extensionBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) While they wait for quarterback Baker Mayfield to develop, the Browns are confident they have the right guy giving him the ball every play.Cleveland signed steady center JC Tretter to a three-year, $32.5...

Titans Jurrell Casey, Jayon Brown out for Chiefs gameNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans won't have starting defensive tackle Jurrell Casey or linebacker Jayon Brown when they face Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.The Titans announced Friday that Casey (shoulder) and Brown (groin) won't play...

AP Pro Football WriterHamstring to keep Vikings WR Adam Thielen out vs CowboysBy DAVE CAMPBELLEAGAN, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Vikings don't need a lesson on the lasting nature of hamstring trouble. They endured a tough one just last year.Running back Dalvin Cook had a long absence in 2018...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL reveals top teams, Nos. 31-100By JOSH DUBOWA pair of Super Bowl winning teams that launched dynasties in San Francisco and New England highlighted the list of the NFL's greatest teams, Nos. 31-100.The NFL revealed results Friday night of balloting conducted by The Associated Press in...