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Associated PressSteelers' Brown, Roethlisberger seek to find their rhythmBy DAN SCIFOPITTSBURGH (AP) Antonio Brown insists he's still in sync with Ben Roethlisberger even though their numbers together are down.Roethlisberger and Brown are one of the most prolific quarterback-wide receiver tandems in NFL history, but the duo has struggled...

Packers' Randall Cobb ruled out against LionsGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) The Green Bay Packers will be without at least one of their starting receivers Sunday at Detroit.Randall Cobb has been ruled out, a hamstring injury sidelining him for the second consecutive week.Davante Adams, who injured a calf at...

AP Sports WriterPatriots' defense improving with Chiefs, Mahomes up nextBy KYLE HIGHTOWERFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) There was plenty to like about the Patriots' defensive performance in the first half of their 38-24 victory over the Colts on Thursday night.The second half brought just as much to be concerned about.New...

Jets claim LB Tarell Basham off waivers from ColtsFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets have claimed linebacker Tarell Basham off waivers from Indianapolis and waived defensive lineman Bronson Kaufusi.Basham was a third-round draft pick of the Colts out of Ohio University last year. He was waived...

Chargers offensive tackle Okung questionable for SundayCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Los Angeles Chargers left tackle Russell Okung is questionable for Sunday's game against the Oakland Raiders.Okung suffered a groin injury during last week's 29-27 victory over San Francisco. The ninth-year offensive tackle missed one game last year due...

AP Pro Football WriterJets D-coordinator Rodgers dealing with 'serious' illnessBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) New York Jets defensive coordinator Kacy Rodgers is dealing with what coach Todd Bowles calls a ''serious'' illness and it's uncertain if he'll be on the sideline for the game against Denver.Bowles...

Woodyard among 2 defensive starters out for Titans vs BillsNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans will be without two defensive starters in Buffalo with coach Mike Vrabel declaring linebacker Wesley Woodyard and safety Kenny Vaccaro both out for the game.Vaccaro's absence Sunday is no surprise as he dislocated...

Associated PressJunior Seau's children settle with NFL over 2012 suicideBy MARYCLAIRE DALEPHILADELPHIA (AP) The family of the late NFL star Junior Seau has settled its wrongful death lawsuit against the NFL over the popular San Diego linebacker's 2012 suicide.The confidential settlement comes after the family opted out of...

Dolphins DE Wake doubtful against Bengals with knee injuryDAVIE, Fla. (AP) Miami Dolphins defensive end Cameron Wake is doubtful for Sunday's game at Cincinnati with a knee injury.Wake sat out practice for the third day in a row Friday. He has been nursing the injury for a couple...

AP Sports WriterRedskins' Thompson at peace returning to scene of injuryBy STEPHEN WHYNOASHBURN, Va. (AP) Chris Thompson feels the pain, not the nerves.Eleven months ago, the running back was in the middle of a career season with the Washington Redskins before he broke his right fibula on a...

AP Pro Football WriterTitans' Henry not happy with his 'rough start' to seasonBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Titans running back Derrick Henry makes it very clear he is not happy with himself and his ''rough'' start this season.The 2015 Heisman Trophy winner has started all four games...

AP Sports WriterOdell Beckham Jr. looking for first TD catch of the seasonBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Failing to catch a touchdown in the first four games of the season hasn't frustrated Odell Beckham Jr. of the New York Giants.The NFL's highest-paid receiver laughs when any form...