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AP Sports WriterBlitz-happy Dolphins will try to slow Mahomes and ChiefsBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) The focus is on the matchup between Patrick Mahomes and Tua Tagovailoa, even though there's no debating the Kansas City Chiefs have the better quarterback.The Miami Dolphins might have the superior defense, however,...

Panthers coach: McCaffrey not expected to play vs. BroncosCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Christian McCaffrey seems likely to spend another week watching from the sideline.The 2019 All-Pro running back did not practice Thursday and Panthers coach Matt Rhule said ''at this point I do not expect him to play'' on...

AP Sports WriterReunion time for Jamal Adams as Seahawks host winless JetsBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) It's something Pete Carroll has done throughout his coaching career. When one of his players is about to face a former team, the Seattle Seahawks coach makes sure to have a brief conversation...

AP Sports WriterSteelers rookie Highsmith not focused on being "Bud Light"By WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Alex Highsmith is not trying to imitate Bud Dupree. There's no point. The rookie Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker understands he doesn't have Dupree's mixture of experience, size and physicality.Yet Highsmith also knows he doesn't have...

AP Sports WriterRodgers-led Packers on brink of NFC North title, play LionsBy LARRY LAGEDETROIT (AP) Aaron Rodgers had his 37th birthday recently and is showing no signs of slowing down.In fact, Rodgers is having one of his best seasons for the Green Bay Packers as they close in...

AP Sports WriterFocus is on QB choice as Trubisky, Bears host Watson, TexansBy ANDREW SELIGMANCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Bears went into the 2017 draft with their sights set on landing a franchise quarterback to serve as a building block for a struggling organization.They could have chosen Patrick Mahomes....

AP Pro Football WriterJets WR Mims out vs. Seahawks while tending to family matterBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) New York Jets rookie wide receiver Denzel Mims is dealing with a family matter and will miss the game Sunday at Seattle.Mims left the team Wednesday to travel home...

AP Pro Football WriterJalen Hurts gets first start vs. Saints, NFL's No. 1 defenseBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia Eagles picked the toughest spot to give Jalen Hurts his first career start.Hurts, the 2019 Heisman Trophy runner-up, takes over for Carson Wentz and leads the Eagles (3-8-1) against...

AP Pro Football WriterHometown hurdle? Henry has been quiet in games at JaguarsBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Some of Derrick Henry's biggest plays and most productive games have come against the Jaguars.Just not in Jacksonville, which is about 25 miles south of Henry's hometown.The Jaguars have an impressive...

AP Pro Football Writer49ers regroup after loss in first game at temporary homeBy JOSH DUBOWThe San Francisco 49ers' stay at their temporary home in Arizona started with a dud.After a mostly seamless transition to the new location, the Niners put together what they felt was a productive week of...

Steelers, Chiefs, Packers, Saints close to division titlesBy The Associated PressDespite an 11-1 record, the Pittsburgh Steelers still haven't clinched a spot in the postseason - yet.They'll have a chance to wrap up the AFC North with a win Sunday night at Buffalo and a loss by Cleveland to...

AP Pro Football WriterGase, Jets regroup after tough few days getting over lossBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) The 24-hour rule dragged on a little longer than usual for Adam Gase and the New York Jets.After their stunning loss to Las Vegas on Sunday, they all needed some...