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AP Sports WriterChiefs' Mahomes to start against Titans, barring setbacksBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Patrick Mahomes will start for the Kansas City Chiefs against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, just over two weeks after the quarterback's season was jeopardized by a dislocated kneecap.Mahomes never missed a practice...

AP Pro Football WriterTitans prepare for Chiefs with Mahomes expected to startBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) For Kansas City coach Andy Reid, the decision on when Patrick Mahomes plays again is easy.It's when the reigning NFL MVP is physically ready.Turns out that's Sunday when the Chiefs visit...

AP Pro Football WriterLate Carr rally, defensive stop put Raiders in playoff huntBy JOSH DUBOWALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The success for the Oakland Raiders this season has been built mostly by an efficient offense that has moved the ball as well as almost anyone to help overcome a sometimes...

Dolphins' Reshad Jones ruled out again vs ColtsDAVIE, Fla. (AP) Miami Dolphins safety Reshad Jones will miss his fourth game in a row Sunday at Indianapolis because of a chest injury.Jones, the Dolphins' highest-paid player, has played in only three games this year.Also ruled out Friday for the...

NFL Notes: Staubach among Salute to Service award nomineesBy The Associated PressPro Football Hall of Famer Roger Staubach is among the 32 nominees announced by the NFL this week for the ninth annual Salute to Service Award.The award recognizes NFL players, coaches, personnel and legends who demonstrate a commitment...

AP Pro Football WriterHamstring keeps Vikings WR Adam Thielen out vs CowboysBy DAVE CAMPBELLEAGAN, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Vikings have ruled wide receiver Adam Thielen out for the game at Dallas, increasing the possibility the two-time Pro Bowl pick will rest his injured thigh for the remainder of...

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...

AP Sports WriterWatson's play has Houston Texans leading AFC SouthBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) After the Houston Texans improved to 6-3 with a win over the Jaguars before their bye week, DeAndre Hopkins was asked to make the case for Deshaun Watson to be the league's MVP.''Deshaun can make...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Browns, C Tretter agree on 3-year extensionBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) A person familiar with the negotiations says Cleveland Browns center JC Tretter has agreed to terms on a three-year, $32.5 million contract extension with the club.Tretter, who is in his third season with...

AP Pro Football WriterJets' Adams clears air with Douglas, Gase about trade talkBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Jamal Adams finally cleared the air with Joe Douglas and Adam Gase.The New York Jets safety spoke with the general manager and head coach Monday, six days after Adams...

AP Sports WriterSeahawks trying to temper expectations for Josh GordonBy TIM BOOTHRENTON, Wash. (AP) Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll is trying to temper the expectations as Josh Gordon is integrated into the team.Right now, Carroll is more concerned about just seeing Gordon get through a full week of...