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AP Sports WriterChargers might have 6th kicker of Lynn's tenure in ClevelandBy GREG BEACHAMCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Chargers have used five kickers during coach Anthony Lynn's first 21 games in charge. If Caleb Sturgis' quadriceps muscle doesn't feel a whole lot better soon, they'll employ...

FANTASY PLAYS: Starts and sits for a make or break weekBy BRANDON C. WILLIAMSAfter five weeks, fantasy owners of Dalvin Cook and Devonta Freeman are lamenting those draft picks, while those who gambled on Austin Ekeler and Tyler Boyd feel as if their fantasy IQs went up sharply.Week 6...

AP Sports WriterWinston's focus on helping Buccaneers improve on 2-2 startBy FRED GOODALLTAMPA, Fla. (AP) While most of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers used their bye week to get away from work and relax, Jameis Winston stayed closer to home and continued to prepare for his first start in...

AP Pro Football WriterSuddenly pass-happy Jags visit throwing-challenged CowboysBy SCHUYLER DIXONARLINGTON, Texas (AP) With Blake Bortles piling up passing numbers like never before in his career, Jacksonville coach Doug Marrone wants to get the Jaguars back to running.Dak Prescott, Jason Garrett and the Dallas Cowboys have the opposite...

AP Sports WriterAfter poor start, Lions have steadied themselvesBy NOAH TRISTERALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The last time the Detroit Lions entered their open date with a losing record, they fired the general manager.This year, the break in the schedule has been a bit quieter.The Lions are 2-3 and...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos' defenders eager for Phillips' return with RamsBy ARNIE STAPLETONDENVER (AP) Wade Phillips returns to Denver this weekend and several Broncos can't wait to hug it out with their former defensive coordinator.Phillips was the Broncos' beloved bandmaster when they were riding firetrucks in a downtown...

AP Sports WriterMadness, not sadness: Browns turn home field into advantageBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Empty seats. Anemic football. Bad vibes.Home field hasn't meant any advantage in recent years for the Browns, who entered this season with three wins in their last 27 home games at FirstEnergy Stadium, dubbed...

AP Sports WriterCareer in limbo, Steelers LB Shazier helping in other waysBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) At least one portion of Ryan Shazier's daily routine hasn't changed much from the previous time the Pittsburgh Steelers were preparing to face Cincinnati, even if the rest of the injured linebacker's life...

AP Pro Football WriterWith 'innate' accuracy, Cousins delivering for VikingsBy DAVE CAMPBELLEAGAN, Minn. (AP) As Kirk Cousins backpedaled in the pocket with Minnesota on the move late in the first half last week, Adam Thielen broke for the back corner of the end zone.Cousins had to make an...

AP Pro Football Writer'Beast Mode' highlights Raiders game against SeahawksBy JOSH DUBOWALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) Oakland may always be home for Marshawn Lynch, but Seattle was the city that truly made him a star.There was the ''Beast Quake'' run that set the tone for the Pete Carroll era with...

AP Pro Football Writer'Beast Mode' highlights Raiders game against SeahawksBy JOSH DUBOWALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) Oakland may always be home for Marshawn Lynch, but Seattle was the city that truly made him a star.There was the ''Beast Quake'' run that set the tone for the Pete Carroll era with...

AP Sports WriterDolphins' Tannehill looks for turnaround against BearsBy STEVEN WINEDAVIE, Fla. (AP) The home crowd still loves Ryan Tannehill, even if lately he hasn't given Miami Dolphins fans much to cheer about.Tannehill's wife recently gave birth to the couple's first daughter, Stella. They also have a 2-year-old...