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AP Sports WriterFalcons lose Keanu Neal for season with torn Achilles tendonBy CHARLES ODUMFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Keanu Neal will miss the remainder of the season with a torn left Achilles tendon, taking the strong safety away from the Atlanta Falcons' defense for the second straight season.Neal suffered...

Panthers' Newton inactive against CardinalsBy The Associated PressAs expected, Carolina quarterback Cam Newton is inactive against Arizona because of a mid-foot sprain he aggravated on Sept. 12. Kyle Allen will start for the second time in his career in Newton's place.AP Photo PXE125, PXE129Eds: Updates with late afternoon games....

The Latest: No penalty called when Sanders' facemask grabbedBy The Associated PressThe Latest on NFL Week 3 (all times EDT):3:10 p.m.Eagles running back Miles Sanders' facemask was yanked so viciously on a kickoff return, his neck twisted and his helmet flew off his head.And the referees missed the call.Detroit...

The Latest: Edelman questionable with chest injuryBy The Associated PressThe Latest on NFL Week 3 (all times EDT):2:50 p.m.Super Bowl MVP Julian Edelman did not come out for the second half against the New York Jets because of what the Patriots say is a chest injury.Edelman went to the...

The Latest: Allen, Murray both playing well in the desertBy The Associated PressThe Latest on NFL Week 3 (all times EDT):5:45 p.m.Former Texas A&M teammates Kyle Allen and Kyler Murray are putting on an efficiency clinic in the desert.Allen has thrown for 173 yards and two touchdowns for Carolina,...

The Latest: RBs contributing in Gordon's absence for LABy The Associated PressThe Latest on NFL Week 3 (all times EDT):5:30 p.m.The Chargers got off to a strong early start with contributions from the running back duo filling in for holdout Melvin Gordon.Justin Jackson rushed for 32 yards and had...

AP Sports WriterIn cryptic tweet, Antonio Brown appears to retire from NFLBy JIMMY GOLENFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) Antonio Brown says he is finished with the NFL.In a Twitter rant on the morning his most recent team was getting ready to play without him, the former New England Patriots receiver...

The Latest: Murray sharp early for CardinalsBy The Associated PressThe Latest on NFL Week 3 (all times EDT):4:30 p.m.Kyler Murray is clicking early against Carolina.The Arizona Cardinals were plagued by slow starts in their first two games, but jumped on the Panthers early for a 7-0 lead.Murray hit 6...

The Latest: Bills retake lead on Gore's TDBy The Associated PressThe Latest on NFL Week 3 (all times EDT):4:05 p.m.Frank Gore ran for a 1-yard touchdown with 1:50 remaining to give the Buffalo Bills a 21-17 lead over Cincinnati.The Bills blew a 14-0 halftime lead and fell behind in...

The Latest: Lions trying to hold on in PhiladelphiaBy The Associated PressThe Latest on NFL Week 3 (all times EDT):4 p.m.For a third straight week, the Detroit Lions are trying to protect a lead late in the fourth quarter.Detroit leads Philadelphia 27-24 and stopped the Eagles on fourth down...

The Latest: Stidham comes on late, has INT returned for TDBy The Associated PressThe Latest on NFL Week 3 (all times EDT):3:50 p.m.Jarrett Stidham relieved Tom Brady with the Patriots holding a comfortable lead over the New York Jets midway through the fourth quarter, and the rookie quarterback immediately...

Bears kicker Eddy Pineiro questionable with knee injury.LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears thought their kicking problems had finally ended when Eddy Pineiro made a 53-yard field goal to beat Denver last week.No such luck.Pineiro will go into Monday night's game in Washington questionable on the injury...