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Saints sign Payton to extension through 2024LOS ANGELES (AP) The Saints have signed coach Sean Payton to an extension running through the 2024 season.The club, which announced the extension before Sunday's game against the Rams in Los Angeles, did not disclose financial details.Payton had been earning about $9...

AP Sports WriterLamar Jackson helps Ravens run past Cardinals 23-17By DAVID GINSBURGBALTIMORE (AP) Lamar Jackson kept the Cardinals guessing all afternoon, supplementing an effective passing attack with more than an occasional jaunt out of the pocket.Arizona never could figure out what Baltimore's multifaceted star was going to do...

AP Sports WriterStafford overcomes mistakes to help Lions top Chargers 13-10By LARRY LAGEDETROIT (AP) Matthew Stafford and Darius Slay had a lot to do with the Los Angeles Chargers leading the Lions for three-plus quarters.And, both players bounced back in the final minutes to lift Detroit to a...

AP Sports WriterToo many mistakes for short-handed Chargers in loss to LionsBy NOAH TRISTERDETROIT (AP) Philip Rivers rattled off a lengthy list of problems for the Los Angeles Chargers, trying to avoid using his team's health issues as an excuse.''Nothing we did out there today, from the fumbles,...

The Latest: Rams DL Donald leaves game with back injuryBy The Associated PressThe Latest on NFL Week 2 (all times EDT):5:25 p.m.Reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year Aaron Donald has left the Los Angeles Rams' game against the New Orleans Saints due to a back injury.Donald appeared to...

The Latest: Saints QB Brees out with right hand injuryBy The Associated PressThe Latest on NFL Week 2 (all times EDT):5:05 p.m.New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is out of the game against the Los Angeles Rams due to an injury to his right hand during the first quarter.Brees...

AP Sports WriterPackers ride Rodgers' hot start to 21-16 win over VikingsBy KEITH JENKINSGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Aaron Rodgers threw two early touchdowns and the Green Bay Packers held on for a 21-16 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.On a day when the Packers honored late Hall...

AP Sports WriterLamar Jackson helps Ravens run over Cardinals 23-17By DAVID GINSBURGBALTIMORE (AP) Lamar Jackson kept the Cardinals guessing all afternoon, supplementing an effective passing attack with more than an occasional jaunt out of the pocket.Arizona never could figure out what Baltimore's multifaceted star was going to do...

The Latest: Saints lose WR Kirkwood to hamstring injuryBy The Associated PressThe Latest on NFL Week 2 (all times EDT):4:45 p.m.Receiver Keith Kirkwood was ruled out for the New Orleans Saints shortly after kickoff in Los Angeles. The backup wideout apparently suffered a hamstring injury during pregame warmups.Kirkwood didn't...

The Latest: Jackson bests Murray in matchup of young QBsBy The Associated PressThe Latest on NFL Week 2 (all times EDT):4:25 p.m.Two of the NFL's intriguing young quarterbacks put up good numbers when the Baltimore Ravens beat the Arizona Cardinals 23-17.Lamar Jackson threw for 272 yards and two touchdowns...

AP Pro Football WriterOfficiating woes are not monopolized by NFLBy BARRY WILNERWhile Saints fans must be feeling picked on as NFL game officials made another error that damaged them in the opener, it must be noted that pro football hardly has a monopoly on officiating problems.Yes, things have gotten...

AP Pro Football WriterSaints at Rams in rematch of disputed NFC title gameBy BARRY WILNERThrow that flag.For those who have short memories - very short - the last time the Rams and Saints met was in the NFC championship game in the Big Easy. New Orleans was victimized by...