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AP Pro Football WriterEagles going with Jalen Hurts over Carson WentzBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) Jalen Hurts will start for the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, sending Carson Wentz to the bench.Eagles coach Doug Pederson made the announcement Tuesday on the team's website.''We're not where we want to be as...

AP Sports WriterFirst loss leaves Steelers with plenty to work onBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) The number in the loss column is at ''one.'' The number of issues the Pittsburgh Steelers are facing after their first setback of the season is considerably higher.The shortcomings masked by timely turnovers and...

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,...

Bills activate LB Milano off IR before game against 49ersGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Buffalo Bills have activated starting linebacker Matt Milano off injured reserve hours before their game against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday night.Milano missed the past three games and four weeks with a partially torn...

AP Sports WriterPanthers' McCaffrey set for return to action vs. BroncosBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Christian McCaffrey is chomping at the bit to get back on the field Sunday against the Denver Broncos after what has been a frustrating season marred by injuries.The Panthers' running back has been...

AP Pro Football WriterMargin for error gone as Titans chase AFC South titleBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans have lost their margin for error chasing the franchise's first AFC South title since 2008.Their slow start in losing 41-35 to Cleveland dropped them into a tie...

AP Sports WriterBengals keep getting uglier in another season to forgetBy MITCH STACYCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) The Cincinnati Bengals keep following the same script week after frustrating week: Generate a touchdown early, maybe grab the lead, and then watch it fade away in an ugly second half.Cincinnati was true...

AP Pro Football WriterJets fire Gregg Williams after call on defense costs 1st winBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Adam Gase thought through the final agonizing moments of the New York Jets' stunning loss and tried to not make a rash decision.The coach got a little bit of...

AP Sports WriterBryant and Ravens take on Cowboys in rare Tuesday night gameBy DAVID GINSBURGFormer Dallas Cowboys star Dez Bryant has provided depth and experience at wide receiver for the Baltimore Ravens following his return from a two-year hiatus.His numbers have thus far been lackluster, a word that also...

AP Sports WriterPanthers' McCaffrey set for return to action vs. BroncosBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Christian McCaffrey is champing at the bit to get back on the field Sunday against the Denver Broncos after what has been a frustrating season marred by injuries.The Panthers' running back has been...