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Stafford, Bridgewater both questionable for Lions-PanthersDetroit's Matthew Stafford and Carolina's Teddy Bridgewater are both questionable for Sunday's game between the Lions and Panthers - and aside from those two quarterbacks, several other players are dealing with injuries for the two teams.Running back D'Andre Swift (concussion) and receivers Kenny Golladay...

AP Sports WriterBig hit: Browns star Garrett on COVID list, out for EaglesBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Myles Garrett has been slowed down just when the Browns need him most.Cleveland's dynamic star defensive end and the NFL's leader in sacks will miss Sunday's game against Philadelphia - and maybe...

49ers waive DE Takkarist McKinley after failed physicalSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers have waived defensive end Takkarist McKinley after he failed a physical.The Niners claimed McKinley off waivers earlier this week after he failed a physical in Cincinnati but then cut him Friday after he...

AP Pro Football WriterBetter ground game would help settle Broncos QB Drew LockBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) A good ground game could do wonders for scuffling quarterback Drew Lock and his health but the Denver Broncos' 1-2 punch of Melvin Gordon and Phillip Lindsay has been no haymaker...

AP Pro Football WriterDarnold has 'good shot' at returning as Jets QB next weekBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Sam Darnold might be back leading the New York Jets' huddle as soon as next week.The quarterback will be sidelined for the second straight game with a shoulder injury,...

AP Pro Football WriterWith only 3 wins, first-place Eagles talking about practiceBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia Eagles are talking about practice.Despite leading the NFC East, the Eagles (3-5-1) have a losing record and face a difficult schedule over the next five weeks. Their next five opponents are...

AP Sports WriterRodgers matchup creates another challenge for Indy defenseBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Indianapolis Colts embrace these daunting midseason tests.First, they tried to contain reigning MVP Lamar Jackson. Then they contended with 2019 rushing champion Derrick Henry. On Sunday, the Colts face a third consecutive challenge -...

AP Pro Football WriterRaiders' shorthanded D has 'daunting task' vs. ChiefsBy JOSH DUBOWPreparing to play Patrick Mahomes and the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs can cause nightmares for opposing defensive coordinators in the best of circumstances.With speed on the outside in Tyreek Hill, perhaps the best receiving tight...

AP Pro Football WriterTagovailoa seeks only second 4-0 start by rookie in 40 yearsBy ARNIE STAPLETONDENVER (AP) Tua Tagovailoa isn't putting up the ''Star Wars'' numbers that we've grown accustomed to seeing from quarterbacks coming out of today's high-powered college offenses.Miami's rookie QB is averaging just 172 yards...

AP Pro Football WriterJets CB Poole having shoulder surgery, out for seasonBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) The New York Jets' suddenly thin and inexperienced secondary took another big hit.Veteran cornerback Brian Poole is having surgery on his injured shoulder, and coach Adam Gase confirmed Thursday that Poole...

AP Pro Football WriterRaiders may need to repeat aggressive style to beat ChiefsBy JOSH DUBOWThe Las Vegas Raiders needed to alter their style when they finally broke through last month with their first win in Kansas City in eight years.Derek Carr delivered the most prolific deep passing game of...

AP Sports WriterBengals' Burrow vs. Washington's Young: Top two picks meetBy STEPHEN WHYNOLANDOVER, Md. (AP) Before the Cincinnati Bengals selected Joe Burrow to be their franchise quarterback, the owners of the top pick in the NFL draft met with Chase Young, who was considered a generational pass rusher.It...