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The Latest: Rivers perfect as Chargers lead Cardinals 28-10By The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 12 in the NFL (all times EDT):5:30 p.m.Philip Rivers has been perfect in the first half for the Chargers, going 19 of 19 for 187 yards and two touchdowns in helping the Chargers to...

Dalton hurts thumb as Bengals' spiral continuesBy The Associated PressA season that started with promise for the Cincinnati Bengals continued its spiral when quarterback Andy Dalton injured his right thumb in a 35-20 loss to the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.Dalton was hurt on his passing hand while trying to...

Lions add WR Andy Jones to add depth without WR Marvin JonesALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions have promoted wide receiver Andy Jones from the practice squad.Detroit made the move because it will be without injured receiver Marvin Jones on Sunday at home against the Carolina Panthers...

AP Pro Football WriterWhen things go sour in the NFL, QBs often are changedBy BARRY WILNERWhen things go sour, an NFL team's fan base often points to two people: the guy calling plays on the sideline, and the man behind center trying to execute them.As we get deeper into...

AP Pro Football WriterPotential classic on Monday night in Chiefs-Rams, now in LABy BARRY WILNERWhat some are calling the NFL's Game of the Year already has made huge headlines by being moved out of Mexico City because of poor playing conditions. Chiefs-Rams is back in Los Angeles, in prime...

Associated PressSteelers have capable fill-ins for injured linemenBy DAN SCIFOPITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Steelers will be without key starters on their offensive and defensive lines when they face the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.Right tackle Marcus Gilbert will miss his fourth straight game with a knee injury, while defensive...

Associated PressSmoke from wildfire forces Raiders indoors for second dayBy MICHAEL WAGAMANALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders practiced at an off-site facility for a second consecutive day Friday as thick smoke from California's deadly wildfires blanketed the Bay Area.Much like they did a year ago when similar conditions...

AP Sports WriterSeahawks get crucial win to stay in NFC playoff conversationBy TIM BOOTHRENTON, Wash. (AP) For the Seattle Seahawks to have a say in the NFC playoff picture, they had to get past Green Bay. A loss would have likely proved too much to overcome with games...

On hot seat? Packers' McCarthy focuses on getting road winGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Mike McCarthy knows his job is on the line.The Green Bay Packers' 13th-year head coach acknowledged he is aware that the team's 4-5-1 record has led to questions about his future.But he insisted he and...

Pair of Titans' starters in Conklin, Morgan back vs. ColtsNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans are getting a pair of starters back for their trip to Indianapolis on Sunday.Right tackle Jack Conklin has been cleared from the concussion protocol after missing last week's win over the Patriots, while...

Chargers list Bosa as questionable for Sunday vs. BroncosCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa and tight end Antonio Gates are listed as questionable for Sunday's game.Coach Anthony Lynn said Friday that Bosa remains a game-time decision but that he looked good in team...

RotoExpertsFANTASY PLAYS: Key fantasy questions for NFL Week 11By JOE GALLINAA look at some key fantasy football questions going into Week 11:WHICH UNDER-THE-RADAR PLAYERS HAVE THE BEST CHANCE FOR A BIG GAME THIS WEEK?Giants QB Eli Manning has a juicy Week 11 matchup against the Buccaneers, who have given...