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AP Pro Football WriterMiracle redux: Saints downplay revenge, Vikes ready for bestBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Vikings screamed at Stefon Diggs to step out of bounds once he secured the leaping catch at the sideline , seeking to stop the clock for a long field goal try...

AP Pro Football WriterLB Reuben Foster struggles in year 2 for 49ersBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) Reuben Foster was one of the few bright spots as a rookie for the San Francisco 49ers, flashing the ability that made him look like a defensive building block for years...

AP Sports WriterBrowns coordinator Haley says 'on same page' with JacksonBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Browns offensive coordinator Todd Haley's vast experience as an NFL coach - and kid - has taught him not to overreact.Stay calm, stay the course.So when coach Hue Jackson said following last week's...

AP Pro Football WriterCarr, Raiders reeling heading into game vs. ColtsBy JOSH DUBOWOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Derek Carr and the Oakland Raiders were flying high the last time they faced the Indianapolis Colts.Carr threw three touchdown passes to lead Oakland to its 12th win of the season on...

AP Sports WriterBroncos ready for 2nd shot at slowing down Chiefs' offenseBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Denver Broncos did everything right in the first half against the Kansas City Chiefs a few weeks ago, holding Patrick Mahomes and their high-powered offense in check for 30 minutes.Everything...

AP Sports WriterMiami's Osweiler faces team that let him go in TexansBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) When the Texans host the Miami Dolphins on Thursday night it will be a matchup of Houston's quarterback of the future in Deshaun Watson and one of the many failed quarterbacks of the...

Eagles lose defensive end Derek Barnett for the seasonPHILADELPHIA (AP) Eagles defensive end Derek Barnett had shoulder surgery and will miss the rest of the season.Barnett had 19 tackles and 2+ sacks this season. He had six sacks as a rookie, including playoffs. The 2017 first-round pick recovered...

AP Sports WriterChiefs' Kareem Hunt happy with whatever role in offenseBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Kareem Hunt spent the first few weeks of the season doing what he called ''dirty work,'' which mostly amounted to carrying the ball late in games as the Kansas City Chiefs tried...

AP Sports WriterJaguars counting on Hyde to recapture identity, help BortlesBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars are counting on newcomer Carlos Hyde to help veteran Blake Bortles.The Jaguars (3-4) believe Hyde's physical running style will pay immediate dividends, especially for their embattled quarterback.''People are brought here...

AP Sports WriterMayfield says 'no words' for ref's explanation of helmet hitBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) The explanation didn't make any sense at the time. Days later, Baker Mayfield remains baffled.After the Browns rookie quarterback was blasted in the helmet on Sunday by Tampa Bay safety Jordan Whitehead,...

AP Pro Football WriterHouston was 0-3, Miami was 3-0. Now both are 4-3.By BARRY WILNERThe Houston Texans began the season 0-3 despite high expectations. They've now won four in a row, and those high expectations have returned.Miami had a good start, going 3-0, but now has faltered and stands...

AP Pro Football WriterJets' Powell needs surgery on neck injury, could end careerBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) New York Jets running back Bilal Powell needs surgery to repair a bulging disk in his neck, and coach Todd Bowles says it's a potentially career-ending injury.Powell was placed...