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AP Sports WriterLazard, Packers moving on from Monday, focused on RaidersBy KEITH JENKINSGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Next man up: Allen Lazard.Lazard caught his first pass from Aaron Rodgers on Monday night. He ended up catching three more, including one for a 35-yard touchdown in the Packers' win over...

AP Sports WriterRamsey 'overjoyed' by LA move; Rams eager for long-term dealBy GREG BEACHAMTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Rams fully understand the risks they took in acquiring volatile cornerback Jalen Ramsey.The defending NFC champions believe the potential rewards are well worth it.''You want guys with some...

AP Pro Football WriterUnheralded Vikings LB Kendricks on verge of breakout seasonBy DAVE CAMPBELLEAGAN, Minn. (AP) For an accomplished, experienced group like the Minnesota Vikings' defense, maintaining that edge is more of the goal than plowing new ground.If there's unheralded one player still primed for a breakout, though,...

AP Pro Football WriterJets hopeful C.J. Mosley closer to return from groin injuryBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) The next step in C.J. Mosley's return will come on the practice field Thursday.The Jets are planning to have the star linebacker participate in individual drills this week as he...

AP Sports WriterGoodell: pass interference reviews are working as expectedBy STEVEN WINEFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says the new video review rule for pass interference is working as expected, with only obvious mistakes by officials being corrected.Through Week 6, the league has had 44 reviews...

AP Pro Football WriterVrabel: Titans switch to Tannehill at QB looking for sparkBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans want to jump-start an offense that has just one touchdown over the past 10 quarters, so they're turning to veteran quarterback Ryan Tannehill and benching Marcus Mariota.At...

AP Sports WriterBengals expect to be without top cornerbacks against JaguarsBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) The winless Bengals expect to be without their top two cornerbacks when they host Jacksonville, the latest challenge for a defense that's given up at least 490 yards in half of its games.Dre Kirkpatrick...

AP Sports WriterBrowns' Garrett said he was punched by 'fan' wanting pictureBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Browns are even taking hits off the field.Star defensive end Myles Garrett said he was punched in the face Wednesday by a ''fan'' who wanted to take a picture with him. Garrett...

AP Pro Football WriterWinners in KC, now Texans, Colts battle for top of AFC SouthBy TERESA M. WALKERBoth Jacoby Brissett and Deshaun Watson have managed to outduel reigning NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes in consecutive weeks - on his home turf no less.Now it's time for the young quarterbacks to...

AP Pro Football WriterEagles could have Mills, Darby back to bolster secondaryBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) Jalen Mills and Ronald Darby were back at practice Wednesday, boosting Philadelphia's depleted secondary.The team's starting cornerbacks haven't played together in a game since last Oct. 28. They could be on the field...

Steelers QB Rudolph will return as starter after concussionPITTSBURGH (AP) Looks like ''Duck Season'' will last just a week for the Pittsburgh Steelers.Coach Mike Tomlin said Wednesday that Mason Rudolph will return to the starting lineup after being cleared by an independent neurological consultant following a concussion he...

AP Sports WriterLazard 'fulfills journey' in standout effort against LionsBy KEITH JENKINSGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Allen Lazard wasn't even on the Packers' initial 53-man roster.The 6-foot-5 receiver was cut before the season, signed to the practice squad, only to end up on the roster in short order.But on...