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Bills backup Barkley on deck if Allen can't start vs TitansORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Unsure of Josh Allen's status after being placed in the NFL's concussion protocol, Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott says there's plenty of ''internal belief'' in Matt Barkley should the backup have to start at...

Associated PressCousins, passing game still missing when Vikings need themBy BRIAN HALLEAGAN, Minn. (AP) Even as the Minnesota Vikings had league-leading rushing totals the first three weeks of the season with Dalvin Cook, the team understood that, eventually, it would need quarterback Kirk Cousins to make plays through...

AP Sports WriterRavens' skid stems from uncharacteristically bad defenseBy DAVID GINSBURGOWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) For well over two decades, defense has been a key component of the Baltimore Ravens' success.Four weeks into the 2019 season, it's a glaring weakness.Baltimore has allowed more than 500 yards in each of...

The Latest: Trubisky leaves with left shoulder injuryBy The Associated PressThe Latest on NFL Week 3 (all times EDT):5:05 p.m.Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky has left the game against the Minnesota Vikings because of a left shoulder injury.A scrambling Trubisky was hurt on the game's opening possession. Danielle Hunter...

The Latest: Bucs race out to big early lead vs. RamsBy The Associated PressThe Latest on NFL Week 3 (all times EDT):5:15 p.m.Jameis Winston and the Tampa Bay defense are both off to strong starts against the Los Angeles Rams.The Buccaneers scored the first 21 points against the defending...

The Latest: Road teams thrive in Week 4By The Associated PressThe Latest on NFL Week 3 (all times EDT):4:55 p.m.Carolina, Cleveland, Oakland and Tennessee all went on the road as underdogs this week and won on what is shaping up as a rough week for home teams.Of the nine...

The Latest: Bucs WR Chris Godwin has big 1st half vs. RamsBy The Associated PressThe Latest on NFL Week 3 (all times EDT):6:05 p.m.Tampa Bay receiver Chris Godwin had a monster first half at the Coliseum.The third-year pro already has hit his career highs with nine catches for 125...

AP Sports WriterRavens must 'clean it up' after 40-25 loss to BrownsBy DAVID GINSBURGBALTIMORE (AP) The Baltimore Ravens figured they really didn't have much to worry about after a narrow loss on the road against the unbeaten Kansas City Chiefs.Their mood changed dramatically with a blowout defeat at...

AP Sports WriterChiefs score late, stay undefeated with 34-30 win over LionsBy LARRY LAGEDETROIT (AP) Patrick Mahomes made more plays than usual with his legs because the Detroit Lions set up their defense to limit what the superstar quarterback could do with his arm.Mahomes converted a fourth down...

AP Sports WriterAnother 2nd-half collapse by Dolphins in loss to ChargersBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) The Miami Dolphins are off to an awful start in part because they fade at the finish.Miami has been outscored 81-0 in the second half this season, and the pattern persisted Sunday,...

The Latest: Von Miller reaches 100-sack milestoneBy The Associated PressThe Latest on NFL Week 3 (all times EDT):5:50 p.m.Von Miller has collected his 99th and 100th career regular-season sacks.Miller is the fourth-fastest player in NFL history to reach the century mark.Miller took down Jacksonville quarterback Gardner Minshew twice in...

AP Sports WriterChiefs score late, stay undefeated with 34-30 win over LionsBy LARRY LAGEDETROIT (AP) Patrick Mahomes converted a fourth down with a run to extend a game-winning drive that ended with Darrel Williams' 1-yard touchdown run with 23 seconds left for his second score in the fourth...