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AP Sports WriterTop-seeded Ravens exhibited greatness after mediocre startBy DAVID GINSBURGOWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) The Baltimore Ravens had just given up 30 points in the second half of a 40-25 loss at home to Cleveland that dropped their record to 2-2. As he gathered his players in the...

Roster game: Titans add 2 defensive backs, drop 2 othersNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Titans have added two defensive backs and dropped two others after their preseason opener.Tennessee announced Saturday they agreed to terms with Kenneth Durden and Trey Caldwell and waived cornerbacks Joseph Este and Jarell Carter.Durden spent...

AP Sports WriterBills hope run-defense holes plugged in time to face BrownsBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Jordan Phillips takes exception when asked if the Bills have fixed their leaky run defense.''I'm pretty sure they had 10 yards in the second half of last game,'' the defensive tackle...

AP Sports WriterWilliams building strong case to be Browns' next head coachBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) The Browns' playoff odds remain immense, nearly impossible.Gregg Williams' chances, on the other hand, have improved.Since being elevated to Cleveland's interim coach when Hue Jackson was fired on Oct. 29, Williams, the...

Report: Super Bowl brought $370M to economy of Twin CitiesST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) Frigid Super Bowl LII brought $370 million in net new spending to the "Bold North'' Twin Cities area, according to a report released Tuesday by Gov. Mark Dayton's office and the local host committee.The final...

Associated PressLions put Kearse on injured reserve, sign QB Josh JohnsonBy MATT SCHOCHALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions have placed wide receiver Jermaine Kearse on injured reserve and signed quarterback Josh Johnson.Kearse hurt his left leg during Detroit's first possession of Thursday's preseason opener against New England,...

Associated PressJones speaks up, tries to get Falcons on trackBy GEORGE HENRYFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Julio Jones rarely speaks up in the Atlanta Falcons' locker room.The six-time Pro Bowl receiver finally had enough last week, however, after the Falcons played their worst game of the season and lost...

The ATLANTA and the GREEN BAY will both be gunning for a victory on 12/9/2018 at 1:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. ATLANTA FALCONS vs GREEN BAY PACKERS When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, December 9, 2018 Where: Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin ROT TEAM PS OU ML 111 ATLANTA -5 (-110) 50 (-110) 170 -200 112 GREEN BAY TV: 1:00 PM LINE: -5 PREDICTION: GREEN BAY , ATLANTA Oddsmakers currently...

AP Pro Football WriterQB conundrum confronts Broncos coach Vic FangioBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Vic Fangio said Monday “all options are on the table” regarding rookie Drew Lock.He could get his first start Sunday.He could be Brandon Allen's backup.He could be the third quarterback.He could be in street...

49ers RB Mostert cancels autograph session over virus fearsSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert has canceled a scheduled autograph session out of concern for the spread of the coronavirus.Mostert said on Twitter on Wednesday that he won't attend his scheduled autograph signing...

PHILADELPHIA (AP) Ten wins weren't enough to get the Philadelphia Eagles in the playoffs last year. Eight or nine should win the NFC East this season.One thing is certain about this division at the midpoint: It's mediocre.A big hit by a rookie linebacker in Week 2 changed everything....

AP Pro Football WriterAP source: Vikings' Paton withdraws from Browns GM job huntBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Minnesota assistant general manager George Paton withdrew his candidacy Friday for Cleveland's general manager vacancy, according to a person with knowledge of the decision.The person spoke to the Associated Press on condition...