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AP Sports WriterSeahawks have managed to keep COVID-19 at bay, so farBy TIM BOOTHRENTON, Wash. (AP) Everything in Pete Carroll's program that he's created over his decade in charge of the Seattle Seahawks is based upon competition.It's remained true, even in the midst of a global pandemic, that...

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...

AP Pro Football WriterTitans insist they can clean up some of their defensive woesBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Vic Beasley Jr. is long gone, and Jadeveon Clowney is on injured reserve with an injured knee that limited him to eight games this season. Not a sack between...

AP Sports WriterFalcons look for another strong finish to lost seasonBy PAUL NEWBERRYATLANTA (AP) The Falcons have plenty of experience at this, far more than they would like.For the third year in a row, Atlanta (4-8) heads into the final month of the season with not a lot...

AP Pro Football WriterJets WR Mims dealing with personal issue, could miss gameBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) New York Jets rookie wide receiver Denzel Mims is dealing with what coach Adam Gase called ''a personal issue'' and could miss the game Sunday at Seattle.Gase wouldn't detail the...

AP Pro Football Writer'My Cause My Cleats' campaign has taken a foothold in NFLBy ARNIE STAPLETONDENVER (AP) The '' My Cause My Cleats '' initiative has really established a foothold in the NFL.Five years ago, about 500 players participated in the inaugural campaign, marking the first time players...

AP Pro Football Writer49ers unable to keep up with Bills in 34-24 lossBy JOSH DUBOWKendrick Bourne caught a pass from Nick Mullens and celebrated an apparent touchdown that would have kept the San Francisco 49ers in the game.The play got overturned by replay and instead of being able to...

AP Sports WriterAlex Smith, defense help Washington defeat Steelers 23-17By HOWARD FENDRICHWith Alex Smith leading the way in the latest remarkable development of his oh-so-remarkable comeback, maybe it shouldn't be so surprising that Washington - below .500, representing the lowly NFC East, with little help from two leading playmakers,...

AP Sports WriterJosh Allen has Bills offense humming in third seasonBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) The way Josh Allen and Buffalo's offense is humming, the Bills appear better equipped to overcome the deficiencies in their two most recent one-and-done playoff exits.Allen's 3,403 yards passing rank fifth in...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL union sees no current need for bubble to slow COVID-19By JOSH DUBOWThe NFL players believe the season can be completed on time without the league moving into a version of a postseason bubble like other sports have as long as everyone follows the rules already...