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AP Sports WriterSteelers defense turns up pressure by turning back the clockBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Joe Haden understands how it looks. Spend an afternoon keeping the NFL's leading wide receiver in check and you're bound to get all the credit.Yet the veteran Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback understands he didn't...

Associated PressCrosby stunned by kicking woesBy DAVE HOGGDETROIT (AP) Mason Crosby didn't have any excuses Sunday afternoon.The Green Bay Packers kicker, who had never missed three field goals in a game despite spending 12 seasons at Lambeau Field, missed four and an extra point in a 31-23 loss...

The Latest: Rams finally take lead over Seahawks after pickBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the NFL's Week 5 (all times EDT):---5:15 p.m.The unbeaten Los Angeles Rams have a lead over the Seahawks, just not the lead they thought they had.First, Todd Gurley scored on a touchdown run, then...

AP Sports WriterLions take advantage of mistakes in 31-23 win over PackersBy LARRY LAGEDETROIT (AP) The Detroit Lions took advantage of some mistakes they forced Green Bay to make and were fortunate some breaks simply went their way.Matthew Stafford threw two touchdown passes and LeGarrette Blount ran for...

The Latest: Crosby misses first 4 FGs in loss for Green BayBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the NFL's Week 5 (all times EDT):4:20 p.m.Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby had a day he'll want to forget. He missed his first four field goal attempts and an extra point...

AP Sports WriterBrees' form suggests he'll shatter all-time yardage recordBy BRETT MARTELNEW ORLEANS (AP) Saints quarterback Drew Brees has sought to squash any notion that he's preoccupied by his impending career yards milestone.''For me, this isn't a time for reflection,'' Brees said when asked about the likelihood of...

The Latest: Gano has 63 yard FG on rough day for NFL kickersBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the NFL's Week 5 (all times EDT):---5:00 p.m.Other than Graham Gano who made a career-best 63-yard field goal with 1 second remaining to lift the Panthers over the Giants, NFL kickers...

The Latest: Detroit Lions lead Packers 24-0 at halftimeBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the NFL's Week 5 (all times EDT):---2:50 p.m. The Detroit Lions have forced mistakes and taken advantage of some, helping them lead the Green Bay Packers 24-0 at halftime.Two-time...

Chargers without 2 starting offensive tackles vs. RaidersBy The Associated PressThe Los Angeles Chargers will be without their two starting tackles for today's game against the Oakland Raiders.Russell Okung is inactive due to a groin injury that happened during the first half of last Sunday's game against San Francisco....

The Latest: Giants' OBJ has TD finally with pass to BarkleyBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the NFL's Week 5 (all times EDT):---2:20 p.m.Odell Beckham Jr. finally has a touchdown - passing that is.Beckham, who has been openly critical of the Giants' offense this season, caught a lateral from...

AP Sports WriterBrees' form suggests he'll shatter all-time yardage recordBy BRETT MARTELNEW ORLEANS (AP) Saints quarterback Drew Brees has sought to squash any notion that he's preoccupied by his impending career yards milestone.''For me, this isn't a time for reflection,'' Brees said when asked about the likelihood of...

Dolphins' Wake ruled out of Bengals game with knee injuryDAVIE, Fla. (AP) Miami Dolphins defensive end Cameron Wake has been ruled out of Sunday's game at Cincinnati because a knee injury.Wake sat out practice this week and didn't travel with the team Saturday. The game will be the...