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Associated PressGiants defense struggling so far after 3 gamesBy JIM HAGUEEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The stats speak for themselves.After three games, the New York Giants are ranked last in the NFL in yards allowed passing per game (332.3), 31st in yards per game (460) and 31st in points...

AP Sports WriterColts' defense, Raiders' offense seeking breakthrough momentBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich has seen the numbers and watched the tape.He's not the least bit concerned about the Colts' defense.Instead, Reich draws on his NFL experiences to provide perspective and motivation for a group...

AP Sports WriterSeahawks' Wilson setting QB standard for Cardinals' MurrayBy DAVID BRANDTGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Russell Wilson is proof that a mobile quarterback who is slightly undersized by NFL standards can have a long and successful career in the league.Arizona rookie Kyler Murray would love to follow Wilson's path...

Giants sign RB Hilliman, place Russell Shepard on IREAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The New York Giants have signed former Rutgers running back Jon Hilliman off the practice squad.Coach Pat Shurmur announced the signing on Thursday of the free agent who ran for 80 yards and two touchdowns in...

AP Sports WriterRecord-breaking Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes respects LionsBy LARRY LAGEDETROIT (AP) Patrick Mahomes has led the Kansas City Chiefs to another strong start, setting records along the way.The reigning NFL MVP is the first player in league history to have at least 350 yards passing and three...

AP Sports WriterRamsey's roller-coaster ride with Jaguars has been ongoingBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Jalen Ramsey's three-plus seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars have been far from smooth.Between fighting, trash-talking, getting ejected, being suspended, questioning coaches, ripping quarterbacks and requesting a trade, Ramsey has crammed a career's worth of...

Associated PressLawyer appeals NFL no-call ruling after abuse case citationBy JANET McCONNAUGHEYNEW ORLEANS (AP) The ''Nola No-call'' lawsuit is back on, weeks after an attorney and New Orleans Saints fan said he was dropping it.Antonio Le Mon (luh MAHN) sued the NFL over game officials' failure to call...

AP Sports WriterPanthers rediscovering pass rush after offseason of changeBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Panthers are finally figuring out how to get pressure on opposing quarterbacks.Now coach Ron Rivera hopes his defense can do it on a consistent basis beginning Sunday when the Panthers visit Deshaun Watson...

AP Sports WriterRedskins' Keenum has foot injury, status vs. Giants in doubtBy STEPHEN WHYNOASHBURN, Va. (AP) Case Keenum's foot injury could put him in danger of not starting at quarterback for the Washington Redskins on Sunday at the New York Giants.Keenum was listed as a nonparticipant in practice...

AP Sports WriterBrissett making smooth transition as Colts' starting QBBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett first won over the locker room two years ago with his purely professional demeanor.Now he's winning them all over again.Three weeks into his first season as Andrew Luck's successor, Brissett...

AP Sports WriterChiefs offense forcing opposing offenses to alter strategiesBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) After watching his Ravens miss a trio of 2-point conversions and fail on fourth down near midfield, coach John Harbaugh was forced to defend his go-for-broke decision-making against the Chiefs last week.Turned out...

AP Pro Football WriterEagles too banged-up to fly past PackersBy BARRY WILNERA team considered a strong Super Bowl contender will be at Lambeau Field on Thursday night. It's not - at least right now - the visiting Eagles.Philadelphia was among the early favorites in the NFC. Then injuries and...