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AP Sports WriterMinshew, defense lead Jaguars over winless Bengals 27-17By JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) Jalen Ramsey wasn't needed. The Jaguars' defense had more than enough against one of the NFL's sad-sack teams.Three interceptions. A defensive touchdown. A dominant performance by the line. All of it added up to a...

AP Sports WriterEdmonds runs for 3 TDs, Cards top Giants in Barkley's returnBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The game was billed as the return of Saquon Barkley to the New York Giants' lineup and the matchup of first-round rookie quarterbacks Kyler Murray and Daniel Jones. It had...

The Latest: Titans rookie Simmons collects 1st career sackBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 7 in the NFL (all times EDT):6 p.m.Jeffery Simmons, the 19th pick overall in the April draft, is showing exactly why the Tennessee Titans didn't keep him on the shelf all season.Simmons dropped from...

AP Sports WriterRams snap skid by beating Falcons 37-10 as Ryan hurts ankleBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) Jalen Ramsey's entrance boosted the Los Angeles Rams' hopes they can return to the postseason.Matt Ryan's exit with an ankle injury provided a painful reminder the Atlanta Falcons have little hope remaining...

Former MVP Matt Ryan becomes latest QB to get hurtBy The Associated PressMatt Ryan became the latest star quarterback to go down in a rugged season for passers, injuring his right ankle when he was sacked by the Los Angeles Rams' Aaron Donald in the Atlanta Falcons' blowout loss...

The Latest: Peters delivers Pick 6 in Ravens' debutBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 7 in the NFL (all times EDT):5:45 p.m.Marcus Peters didn't wait very long to make a splash in his debut with the Baltimore Ravens.The newly acquired cornerback picked off a pass by Seattle's Russell...

AP Sports WriterKyle Shanahan honors dad Mike after 49ers beat RedskinsBy STEPHEN WHYNOLANDOVER, Md. (AP) Just because Kyle Shanahan didn't join his 49ers players mud-sliding in celebration after shutting out the Redskins didn't mean he enjoyed beating his old team any less.Shanahan, who served as Washington's offensive coordinator...

AP Pro Football WriterAP source: Jets fine Osemele after he does not practiceBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) A person with knowledge of the situation says Jets guard Kelechi Osemele has been fined for conduct detrimental to the team after he did not practice.The left guard says he...

Titans activate top pick Simmons after torn ACL in FebruaryNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans have activated first-round draft pick Jeffery Simmons , giving him a chance to make his NFL debut Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers.The team moved him from the non-football injury list to the...

AP Pro Football WriterEarl Thomas returns to Seattle in Ravens-Seahawks showdownBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.Earl Thomas is going back to the place where it all started for him.The playmaking safety was a star in Seattle for nine seasons, helping the Seahawks win a Super Bowl while establishing himself as one...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Chiefs QB Mahomes expected to miss 4-6 weeksBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes escaped significant ligament damage when he dislocated his right kneecap and there is optimism the reigning NFL MVP could be back on the field in about a...

AP Pro Football WriterA look at the NFL in the 1960sBy JOSH DUBOWA look at the NFL's fifth decade, the 1960s:FRANCHISESThe 1960 NFL season was played with 13 clubs, with the expansion Dallas Cowboys joining the league that season and the Chicago Cardinals moving to St. Louis. The other...