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AP Pro Football WriterDeSean Jackson set to return for EaglesBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) DeSean Jackson is ready to return to action.The speedy receiver plans to play for the first time in two months when the Philadelphia Eagles (4-4) host the Chicago Bears (3-4) on Sunday. Jackson practiced this...

AP Sports WriterMahomes listed as questionable for Chiefs' game vs VikingsBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is questionable against the Minnesota Vikings, raising the possibility the league MVP could return after missing just one game to a dislocated kneecap.Mahomes practiced on a limited basis...

AP Pro Football WriterJohn Elway's search for a quarterback continuesBy ARNIE STAPLETONDENVER (AP) With Joe Flacco joining Drew Lock on injured reserve, the Broncos head into Sunday's game against the Browns with two quarterbacks, Brandon Allen and Brett Rypien, who haven't thrown a single pass in the NFL.Allen...

AP Pro Football WriterJets without CB Trumaine Johnson, C Ryan Kalil vs. DolphinsBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Jets cornerback Trumaine Johnson and center Ryan Kalil have been ruled out for New York's game at Miami on Sunday because of injuries.Johnson is dealing with injuries to both...

AP Sports WriterMahomes listed as questionable for Chiefs' game vs VikingsBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is questionable against the Minnesota Vikings, raising the possibility the league MVP could return after missing just one game to a dislocated kneecap.Mahomes practiced on a limited basis...

AP Sports WriterOBJ has Mayfield's back, believes Browns close to breakoutBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Odell Beckham Jr. believes the Browns' offense will come around. Until then, he's defending Baker Mayfield.On the heels of Cleveland's quarterback storming away from an interview session and expressing his frustration at losing...

AP Pro Football WriterTitans preparing to slow Panthers' Christian McCaffreyBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Titans linebacker Jayon Brown remembers playing against Christian McCaffrey in college.Now the former UCLA linebacker gets his first chance to tackle the former Stanford running back in the NFL. Brown said it will...

AP Sports WriterMatchup of misery when Jets visit DolphinsBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Ryan Tannehill is throwing touchdown passes for the Titans. Matt Moore is doing the same for the Chiefs. Laremy Tunsil is protecting the blind side for the Texans. Ndamukong Suh is plugging the middle for the...

AP Sports WriterSaints hit bye week gratified by their resilience, balanceBy BRETT MARTELNEW ORLEANS (AP) With Michael Thomas' prolific receiving and Cam Jordan's pass-rushing prowess setting the tone, the Saints spent most of the past six weeks disproving the notion that they would sink without record-setting quarterback Drew...

AP Sports WriterOBJ has Mayfield's back, believes Browns close to breakoutBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Odell Beckham Jr. believes the Browns' offense will come around. Until then, he's defending Baker Mayfield.On the heels of Cleveland's quarterback storming away from an interview session and expressing his frustration at losing...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos offensive coordinator dismisses shots from FlaccoBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Broncos offensive coordinator Rich Scangarello dismissed Joe Flacco's criticism of his conservative play-calling as heat-of-the-moment remarks made in the wake of another gut-wrenching loss.''I just saw a quarterback that had lost a game and...

AP Pro Football WriterFrustrations boiling over for Browns, BroncosBy ARNIE STAPLETONDENVER (AP) The Cleveland Browns were a trendy playoff pick with a star-stacked roster seemingly primed to end the NFL's longest postseason drought. The Denver Broncos finally had an experienced quarterback to brighten their future.The Browns (2-5) and...