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AP Sports WriterBengals' Andy Dalton back in comfort zone in new offenseBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) The Bengals knew drastic changes were in order after they finished last in the league in offense and Andy Dalton suffered through his worst season since he was a rookie.They changed the playbook,...

AP Sports WriterRams remain unanimous top team in latest AP Pro32 pollBy SIMMI BUTTARNEW YORK (AP) The Rams have turned the opening quarter of the NFL's regular season into their own version of ''La La Land.''The Rams have gotten off to a dominant start. They are 4-0 and...

AP Sports WriterBrowns place CB Terrance Mitchell on injured reserveBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Browns placed starting cornerback Terrance Mitchell on injured reserve with a broken right wrist.Mitchell got hurt in the second quarter of Sunday's 45-42 loss at Oakland. He underwent surgery on Monday, when coach Hue...

AP Pro Football WriterRaiders' Gruden moves on quickly after 1st win in 10 yearsBy JOSH DUBOWALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The good feeling from his first coaching win in nearly 10 years wore off quickly as Jon Gruden went back to work Monday.Gruden knows there's plenty of work needed to...

AP Pro Football WriterTitans building confidence, momentum with 3 straight winsBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Mike Vrabel has been preaching about playing aggressive from the moment he arrived in Tennessee.A month into the season, the Titans are doing just.At 3-1, the Titans are off to their best...

AP Sports WriterPopcorn problems? Steelers' issues are piling upBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) One of Mike Tomlin's favorite metaphors when things aren't going well for the Pittsburgh Steelers is likening his team's issues to popcorn. Translation: The problems are scattered and unpredictable.And they're spreading.The two-time defending AFC North champions...

AP Sports WriterClutch: 1st-place Bengals showing new ability for big playsBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) Sitting in the end zone after his game-turning catch, A.J. Green raised the ball in celebration as Bengals teammates streamed toward him. They haven't had many moments like this one - not in recent...

AP Sports WriterHarbaugh views Ravens victory over Steelers as "a big deal"By DAVID GINSBURGOWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) Some early season NFL victories are more meaningful than others, especially one within your own division, on the road against your biggest rival.So, after Ravens coach John Harbaugh insisted Monday that...

AP Pro Football WriterDefending Super Bowl champs are mediocreBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) The defending Super Bowl champions look mediocre.At the quarter point of the season, the Philadelphia Eagles (2-2) have an inconsistent offense and a defense that can't stop anyone on the road.But coach Doug Pederson isn't ready...

AP Pro Football Writer3-game skid has heat turned up high on Bowles, JetsBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) This season has already taken on a familiar feel for frustrated Jets fans.Lots of promise. Positive vibes. And, then ...Thud.Just four games in, there seems to be a growing sense...

AP Sports WriterHue kidding? Jackson miffed by calls in OT loss to RaidersBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Browns coach Hue Jackson knew if he complained about Sunday's officiating he could be fined. The NFL is always watching and listening.He may soon be writing a check to Commissioner Roger...

AP Pro Football WriterJets place OLB Josh Martin on IR with another concussionBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets have placed outside linebacker Josh Martin on injured reserve after he suffered a second concussion in just over five weeks.Martin was projected as a starter...