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AP Sports WriterWounded Saints face unbeaten Seahawks in early NFC showdownBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) In his 13 seasons in charge New Orleans coach Sean Payton has always had one constant by his side.Nearly every game. Nearly every snap. It's almost always been Drew Brees on the other end...

AP Pro Football WriterQB Nick Mullens to get 2nd start for 49ersBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers are sticking with Nick Mullens as their starting quarterback after his spectacular debut performance.Mullens said coach Kyle Shanahan told him Tuesday that he will remain the starter...

The Baltimore Ravens and the New York Jets will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at MetLife Stadium. Baltimore Ravens at New York Jets When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, October 23, 2016 Where: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey Check back shortly for a full preview. Odds aren't yet...

Landry critical of fans who lobby for Cutler's benchingDAVIE, Fla. (AP) Miami Dolphins receiver Jarvis Landry lashed out Thursday at fans who lobbied for quarterback Jay Cutler to be benched, saying they're an embarrassment to players.Cutler drew jeers while struggling through much of the Dolphins' 2017 home debut...

AP Pro Football WriterSack-happy Titans ready to try their Luck with Colts QBBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Titans linebacker Derrick Morgan knows the feeling only too well of having Andrew Luck somehow escape him. Tennessee's Jurrell Casey has also squared up to sack the Indianapolis Colts quarterback...

TENNESSEE (2-12) vs JACKSONVILLE (2-12)Thursday, 8:25 p.m. ET, NFL NetworkOPENING LINE - Jaguars by 3RECORD VS. SPREAD -Tennessee 3-11, Jacksonville 5-9SERIES RECORD - Titans lead 23-17LAST MEETING - Titans beat Jaguars 16-14, Oct. 12, 2014LAST WEEK - Titans lost to Jets 16-11; Jaguars lost to Ravens 20-12AP PRO32 RANKING...

Associated PressSteelers' tight end Green practicing this week after injuryBy DAN SCIFOPITTSBURGH (AP) Steelers tight end Ladarius Green is finally starting to roll with his new team after seven months sidelined with injury.Now comes a three week wait to determine whether Pittsburgh will put him on the 53-man...

AP Pro Football WriterRaiders rookie class making big impact in 1st half of seasonBy JOSH DUBOWALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) Jon Gruden built a winner in his first stint as coach of the Oakland Raiders by bringing in grizzled veterans such as Rich Gannon, Jerry Rice and Eric Allen to...

AP Sports WriterRivera says Cam's backup in Carolina still uncertainBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) While Cam Newton remains the clear-cut starting quarterback in Carolina, his primary backup remains largely uncertain.Kyle Allen started the first two preseason games and appears to have the edge over third-round draft pick Will...

AP Sports WriterEx-Colts GM Ryan Grigson joins Browns' staff as top adviserBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Former Colts general manager Ryan Grigson was hired Friday as a senior adviser for the Cleveland Browns, reuniting with general manager Andrew Berry.Berry, a first-time GM and the NFL's youngest, has now filled...

Steelers-Ravens, Broncos-Chiefs and Vikings-Packers. Big rivalry games with plenty on the line. Happy Holidays. There's been plenty of complaining about the NFL schedule this season. Not for Week 16, when those three gems and a few other strong matchups with postseason implications provide some extra gleam to this time of year. Pittsburgh...

Vikings hire ex-Raiders offensive coordinator Todd DowningEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Vikings have hired Todd Downing as a senior offensive assistant, bringing him back to his hometown team after serving last year as offensive coordinator of the Oakland Raiders.Downing will begin his 18th season in the NFL,...