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AP Sports WriterTough for Ravens' Flacco to win when pass-count reaches 49By DAVID GINSBURGOWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) In the pass-happy NFL, there seems to be no limit to the amount of throws it takes to pull out a victory.For Joe Flacco, however, the ceiling appears to be 48.Flacco...

AP Sports WriterHistory or horror story? Bengals revisit a one-sided rivalryBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) Six straight losses, starting with a pregame scuffle and an epic playoff meltdown.Blown lead after blown lead.Losing their cool and games, too.There's a common thread to the Bengals' most intense rivalry, one that's been...

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 Sports WriterRams, Chiefs still are 1-2 in latest AP Pro32 pollBy SIMMI BUTTARNEW YORK (AP) Through five weeks, the Los Angeles Rams have handled every challenge thrown their way.Doesn't matter if they've been involved in blowouts, shootouts or close games that come down to the final moments,...

AP Sports WriterBengals tackle Geno Atkins tied for NFL lead in sacksBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) Ryan Tannehill tried to give his receiver a little more time to get open, but Geno Atkins was having none of it.The Bengals tackle closed quickly and smacked into the Dolphins quarterback as...

AP Sports WriterNew York Giants believe breakout is near despite 1-4 recordBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) It's hard to say whether the New York Giants are engaging in wishing thinking or there is something to their optimism these days.The reality is the Giants have a 1-4 record...

Broncos' Johnson pleads to 2 counts; DUI charge droppedKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Denver Broncos linebacker Alexander Johnson has pleaded guilty to simple possession and failure to exercise due care while driving and had a DUI charge against him dismissed.Johnson agreed to a judicial diversion program enabling the charges to...

Jaguars sign Jamaal Charles to help while Fournette's outJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed former Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles to help during Leonard Fournette's absence.The 31-year-old Charles worked out for the team Tuesday morning and signed a one-year contract in the afternoon.The Jaguars...

Jaguars sign Jamaal Charles to help while Fournette's outJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed former Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles to help during Leonard Fournette's absence.The 31-year-old Charles worked out for the team Tuesday morning and signed a one-year contract in the afternoon.The Jaguars...

AP Sports WriterBengals tackle Geno Atkins tied for NFL lead in sacksBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) Ryan Tannehill tried to give his receiver a little more time to get open, but Geno Atkins was having none of it.The Bengals tackle closed quickly and smacked into the Dolphins quarterback as...