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AP Sports WriterLions and Texans meet with coaches whose jobs are not secureBy LARRY LAGEDETROIT (AP) The Detroit Lions decided to give Matt Patricia another chance to coach this year and have chosen to stick with him during a shaky season.So far.Patricia may be running out of time,...

AP Sports WriterRivers refuses to let sore toe end consecutive starts streakBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Philip Rivers has endured worse injuries over his 17-year career.In November 2017, he cleared the concussion protocol just in time to make his 186th consecutive start. He played the 2007 AFC championship game...

AP Pro Football WriterJets' Darnold trending in right direction to play vs. MiamiBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Sam Darnold could be getting closer to returning to the huddle.The New York Jets quarterback was limited in practice Wednesday, but there's optimism Darnold's injured right shoulder might be healed...

AP Pro Football WriterA perfect 10, Steelers again rule atop AP Pro32 pollBy SIMMI BUTTARNEW YORK (AP) The Pittsburgh Steelers are a perfect 10.And they're also once again No. 1 in the latest AP Pro32 poll.The Steelers improved to 10-0 for the first time in franchise history with...

AP Sports WriterSeahawks getting healthy with return of Carson, GriffinBy TIM BOOTHRENTON, Wash. (AP) Coming off a long weekend break, the Seattle Seahawks had a welcome sight at practice Tuesday.For the first time in a month, running back Chris Carson was a healthy participant, just one of a...

AP Sports WriterBrowns top cornerback Ward to miss time with strained calfBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Browns are down another defensive star.Starting cornerback Denzel Ward, who leads the NFL in passes defensed and is coming off his best game this season, will miss time with a strained calf...

Injured 49ers CB K'Waun Williams suspended 2 gamesSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) Injured San Francisco 49ers cornerback K'Waun Williams has been suspended two games for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances.Williams was already sidelined by a high ankle sprain but now will officially be suspended the next two...

AP Pro Football WriterJets place RB La'Mical Perine, K Sam Ficken on IRBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) The New York Jets placed running back La'Mical Perine and kicker Sam Ficken on injured reserve Tuesday.The team also announced it signed running back Josh Adams and tight end Ross...

Titans place pair of starters on IR in Brown, SambrailoNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans have placed a pair of starters on injured reserve in linebacker Jayon Brown and left tackle Ty Sambrailo.The Titans also designated three-time Pro Bowl punter Brett Kern, cornerback Tye Smith and cornerback Kristian...

Jaguars place starting defenders Allen, Hayden, Thomas on IRJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars placed defensive end Josh Allen (knee), cornerback D.J. Hayden (hamstring) and safety Daniel Thomas (arm) on injured reserve Tuesday.Hayden is ineligible to return this season since he already spent one stint on IR. Allen...

Bills-Broncos, Panthers-Packers set for Dec. 19 doubleheaderNEW YORK (AP) The NFL has set its pairings for the league's first Saturday doubleheader this season.The Buffalo Bills will visit the Denver Broncos on Dec. 19 at 4:30 p.m. ET. That will be followed by the Carolina Panthers at Green Bay...

AP Sports WriterBrowns top cornerback Ward to miss time with strained calfBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Browns are down another defensive star.Starting cornerback Denzel Ward, who leads the NFL in passes defensed and is coming off his best game this season, will miss time with a strained calf...