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AP Pro Football WriterUnexpected losses by solid favorite host teams in Week 4By BARRY WILNERThe two most recent Super Bowl teams were at home against big underdogs. So the Patriots and Falcons lost.Dallas held the Rams to two touchdowns in Jerry's Palace. That seems like a sure bet.Nope, should...

AP Sports WriterRodgers feeling strong as surging Packers head into playoffsBy STEVE MEGARGEEThe vibes from Aaron Rodgers are all positive heading into the postseason as he seeks the second Super Bowl berth that has eluded him for the last decade.''I think it's the strongest I've definitely felt and probably...

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Lions safety Jayron Kearse suspended 3 gamesNEW YORK (AP) Jayron Kearse of the Detroit Lions has been suspended by the NFL for the first three games of the 2020 regular season for violating league policy on substance abuse.Kearse is eligible to participate in all preseason practices. He will...

AP Sports WriterTurnover chain? Steelers eyeing more takeaways in 2019By WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Kameron Kelly walked into a hotel lobby in San Diego on the first Sunday night in February, plopped down in a chair and spent the next four hours transfixed. Tom Brady methodically led the New...

Eagles center Jason Kelce gets married, sequins not includedPHILADELPHIA (AP) Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce had another excuse to get dressed up this weekend- however not in outlandish sequins like he wore in the Super Bowl parade - when he and his girlfriend tied the knot.Kelce married Kylie...

Steelers QB Mason Rudolph remains in concussion protocolBy The Associated PressPITTSBURGH (AP) Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph ''appears to be doing fine'' according to coach Mike Tomlin, but Rudolph remains in the concussion protocol following an illegal hit by Baltimore safety Earl Thomas.Rudolph left last weekend's overtime loss...

It's been a tale of two seasons for San Francisco 49ers right tackle Mike McGlinchey. When the Niners have run the ball, McGlinchey has been a steady blocker with his athleticism helping him clear holes to the outside for San Francisco's backs. When it's been time to throw, things haven't gone...

The Latest: Cardinals coach Arians likes full-time officialsPHOENIX (AP) The Latest from the NFC coaches breakfast Wednesday that has concluded the NFL owners meetings (all times local):9:20 a.m.Arizona Cardinals coach Bruce Arians has long advocated that NFL officials be hired full time.In his first season as a member...

AP Sports WriterDip time: Browns coach backs up promise to jump in Lake ErieBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) His team already sunk, Browns coach Hue Jackson is taking the plunge.Jackson said Wednesday he'll make good on his promise to jump in Lake Erie because of his team's horrible record....

AP Sports WriterTrubisky not conceding Bears starting QB job to FolesBy ANDREW SELIGMANLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) Mitchell Trubisky understands why the Chicago Bears acquired quarterback Nick Foles.That doesn't mean he's ready to hand over the starting job.Trubisky said the trade for Foles gave him extra motivation to show...

AP Pro Football WriterMahomes piles up big numbers at Arrowhead - on Election DayBy ARNIE STAPLETONPatrick Mahomes piled up some very big numbers at Arrowhead Stadium last week.Twice.Five days before throwing for four touchdowns and nearly 400 yards in the Kansas City Chiefs' 33-31 victory over the Carolina Panthers,...