NFL

The Latest: Texans score 20 straight points to lead ChiefsBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the NFL's Week 6 (all times EDT):---2:45 p.m.The Texans lead the Chiefs 23-17 at halftime of a punt-free foul-fest in Kansas City.The teams have combined for 14 penalties for 114 yards, the most fouls...

AP Pro Football WriterSloppy Winston dooms Bucs in 37-26 loss to PanthersBy JOSH DUBOWLONDON (AP) Jameis Winston started the day with an interception on Tampa Bay's first play from scrimmage. He ended it staring into space following his sixth giveaway of the day.A 400-yard passing day and his...

The Latest: Bengals cornerback Kirkpatrick carted off fieldBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the NFL's Week 6 (all times EDT):---1:50 p.m.Bengals cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick has been taken off the field on a cart after hurting his left knee late in the first quarter against the Baltimore Ravens.Kirkpatrick was injured...

AP Sports WriterAaron Rodgers returns to his 'special' place: Monday nightBy KEITH JENKINSGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Aaron Rodgers loves playing on Monday night.Growing up in Northern California, Rodgers would watch the long-running ''Monday Night Football'' games, hum the theme song and dream of being a part of the...

The Latest: Broncos kicker snaps string of 7 straight missesBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the NFL's Week 6 (all times EDT):---5:40 p.m.Broncos kicker Brandon McManus broke a streak of seven straight misses from 50 or more yards when he connected from 53 late in the first half against...

AP Pro Football WriterSeahawks flying high as they visit unpredictable BrownsBy BARRY WILNERThe Seahawks were supposed to be continuing their retool this year, one season after their remake helped get them back into the playoffs. Instead, they have one of the NFL's best records.The Browns were pegged (hyped?) to...

Rams RB Todd Gurley ruled out for showdown with NinersLOS ANGELES (AP) Running back Todd Gurley won't play in the Los Angeles Rams' divisional meeting with the unbeaten San Francisco 49ers on Sunday because of a bruised left thigh.The Rams confirmed Gurley is out while they signed running...

AP Sports WriterLions, Packers set for division clash on Monday nightBy KEITH JENKINSGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) The stakes will be high on Monday night.The Packers and Lions enter Week 6 as the only two teams in the NFC North with one loss. A win in the primetime showdown...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL reveals top characters, numbers 31-100By BARRY WILNERFrom a sackmaster defensive tackle to a do-everything running back, the list of the NFL's greatest characters, numbers 31-100, is impressive.As much for their personalities as their impressive performances on the field.The NFL revealed results Friday night of balloting...

Rams RB Todd Gurley ruled out for showdown with NinersLOS ANGELES (AP) Rams running back Todd Gurley won't play in Los Angeles' divisional meeting with the unbeaten San Francisco 49ers on Sunday because of a bruised left thigh.The Rams confirmed Gurley is out while signing running back John...

Packers' Jones fined $10K for taunting Cowboys' JonesGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Packers running back Aaron Jones has been fined more than $10,000 for waving goodbye to Dallas Cowboys cornerback Byron Jones on his way to the end zone.Jones confirmed to ESPN on Friday that the NFL fined him...

AP Pro Football WriterJets waive QB Falk to make room for LB CopelandBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) The Jets have waived quarterback Luke Falk to make room on the roster for newly reinstated linebacker Brandon Copeland.Falk started the last two games in place of Sam Darnold, who...