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AP Pro Football WriterAFC East rivals Dolphins, Jets look to start season 2-0By DENNIS WASZAK Jr.EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Welcome to the Dolphins-Jets rivalry, Sam Darnold.New York's rookie quarterback will be under center and in the spotlight for the latest matchup of AFC East enemies Sunday at MetLife...

AP Pro Football WriterVon Miller misses Khalil Mack, Case Keenum sure won'tBy ARNIE STAPLETONDENVER (AP) Von Miller might be the only one at Denver Broncos headquarters lamenting Khalil Mack's startling trade from the Oakland Raiders to the Chicago Bears.''I mean, honestly, I was shocked,'' Miller said. ''I always...

AP Sports WriterTexans' Watt looks to build on return from injury in Game 2By KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) J.J. Watt got better as the season opener went on, his first game since breaking his leg last October.''Whatever it was, knocking rust off in the first half or just getting...

Jags' Fournette running again, feeling better about injuryJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Leonard Fournette is running again and feeling ''better and better'' about his strained right hamstring.The Jacksonville Jaguars running back also is hopeful he will be able to play against the New England Patriots on Sunday.Fournette cautions, though, that...

AP Sports WriterMiami's Fitzpatrick attends 1st NFL game - and makes impactBy STEVEN WINEDAVIE, Fla. (AP) Miami Dolphins rookie and New Jersey native Minkah Fitzpatrick is ready for a rowdy reception returning to his home turf Sunday, when his team plays the New York Jets.''I grew up in...

AP Sports WriterBrowns WR Josh Gordon pushes forward after puzzling openerBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Even days later, Josh Gordon's emotions remain jumbled following his first season-opening game since he was a rookie in 2012.The Browns stopped their 17-game losing streak by tying the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday....

AP Sports WriterPanthers offense in shuffle mode following spate of injuriesBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Panthers quarterback Cam Newton heads to his hometown of Atlanta this weekend without his favorite target Greg Olsen and potentially three starting offensive linemen to protect him.That might concern some QBs, but the...

AP Pro Football WriterFoles to start for Eagles vs Bucs; Wentz not cleared to playBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) Nick Foles made the right choice when he picked the Eagles over the Buccaneers last season.Foles has a Super Bowl MVP award to show for a tough decision that came...

AP Sports WriterFalcons jarred by season-opening loss, 2 major injuriesBy PAUL NEWBERRYFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The Atlanta Falcons came into the season with such high expectations.Then, a jarring dose of reality.As if a carbon-copy loss in Week 1 wasn't bad enough, two significant injuries on defense have left...

AP Pro Football WriterRavens-Bengals could be significant in AFC NorthBy BARRY WILNERConsidering what happened in the rain at Cleveland last Sunday, the rugged AFC North looks like it will be wide open.So Thursday night's visit to Cincinnati by Baltimore takes on an extra bit of importance, even in mid-September,...

Associated PressBills will start rookie Josh Allen at QB against ChargersBy MARK LUDWICZAKORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Josh Allen has the big arm. He has the size. And, now, he has the opportunity to take over as Buffalo's starting quarterback.Bills coach Sean McDermott said Wednesday the rookie will make...

AP Sports WriterTexans put Kevin Johnson, Seantrel Henderson on IRBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) The Houston Texans placed cornerback Kevin Johnson and right tackle Seantrel Henderson on injured reserve on Wednesday.Henderson is out for the season after sustaining an ankle injury in the first quarter on Sunday which required...