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AP Sports WriterBlown assignments now routine for once-elite Jaguars defenseBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Jacksonville's defense is no longer elite, with or without star cornerback Jalen Ramsey.The Jaguars (2-3) have too many holes and too much inexperience on that side of the ball to be considered one of...

AP Pro Football WriterJuggled lineup works wonders for BroncosBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Vic Fangio's first win and the Denver Broncos' 500th are finally in the books, thanks to safety Kareem Jackson's riveting return, Alexander Johnson's long-awaited arrival and Mike Purcell's starting debut.''We waited a little longer than...

AP Sports WriterFamiliar replay: Bengals 0-5 wondering how low they'll goBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) When it comes to the season-scuttling start, nobody does it better - or more often - than the Bengals.A last-quarter rally followed by a last-minute meltdown led to a 26-23 loss to the Cardinals...

AP Sports WriterGiants in corner after Vikings burst bubble and Pats up nextBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The hope rookie sensation Daniel Jones generated for a turnaround season for the New York Giants with wins in his first two starts at quarterback is fading.The Giants (2-3) were...

AP Sports WriterBonnafon could help ease McCaffrey's workload in CarolinaBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Christian McCaffrey has been an iron man for the Panthers in playing nearly all of the team's offensive snaps - and with good reason.He's simply been too valuable to take off the field.The third-year...

AP Pro Football WriterJets totally overwhelmed by the Eagles in 31-6 lossBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) The New York Jets lined up 300-pound offensive lineman Jonotthan Harrison at fullback on a first-half play, gave the ball to Le'Veon Bell and still lost 1 yard.Nothing the Jets tried against the...

AP Pro Football WriterDefense dominates, Eagles rout Jets 31-6By ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia Eagles were the real Gang Green defense.Nate Gerry returned an interception for a score , Orlando Scandrick took a strip-sack the distance and Philadelphia routed the New York Jets 31-6 on Sunday.The Eagles (3-2)...

The Latest: Broncos' De'Vante Bausby carted off vs. ChargersBy The Associated PressThe Latest on NFL Week 5 (all times EDT)4:50 p.m.Broncos cornerback De'Vante Bausby has been strapped to a backboard and taken off the field on a cart in the second quarter of Denver's game against the Los Angeles...

AP Sports WriterRudolph exits after scary hit, Ravens edge Steelers in OTBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) After Pittsburgh quarterback Mason Rudolph was knocked unconscious by a head-high hit in the third quarter Sunday, Justin Tucker made a 46-yard field goal in overtime to lift the Baltimore Ravens past the...

AP Sports WriterBrady carries unbeaten Patriots past winless Redskins 33-7By DAVID GINSBURGLANDOVER, Md. (AP) Tom Brady picked apart the lowly Washington Redskins, helped the New England Patriots stay unbeaten and climbed past a former NFL star in the record book.Brady threw for 348 yards and three touchdowns, and...

AP Sports WriterBengals fall to 0-5 for first time in 11 yearsBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) Paul Brown Stadium was more than half-empty when the Bengals pulled off a stunning comeback to tie the game and give themselves a chance for that long-awaited first win.After a couple of minutes...

AP Sports WriterDaniel Jones can't make it 3 wins in a row for GiantsBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Daniel Jones and the New York Giants' run of success got a reality check from the Minnesota Vikings.After breathing life back into the Giants' season by engineering wins over...