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AP Sports WriterSeahawks shaky pass D could be without both starting CBsBy TIM BOOTHRENTON, Wash. (AP) Already the worst pass defense in the NFL, the Seattle Seahawks could be down both of their starting cornerbacks for Sunday's game at the Los Angeles Rams.Seattle may be without Shaquill Griffin...

AP Pro Football WriterAP source: 49ers cleared of COVID-19 violationsBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers have been cleared of any potential violations of the NFL's COVID-19 protocols following a positive test from receiver Kendrick Bourne.A person familiar with the investigation said Wednesday the league...

AP Sports WriterSaints' defensive front gaining steam at season's midpointBy BRETT MARTELMETAIRIE, La. (AP) One week after battering Tampa Bay's Tom Brady into one of the worst games of his career, a New Orleans Saints pass rush led by previously unheralded reserve Trey Hendrickson aims to muster a...

AP Pro Football WriterLock laments loss of tight end as Broncos search for answersBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Drew Lock and Pat Shurmur are going to have to figure out how to smooth Denver's Jekyll and Hyde offense without the quarterback's favorite target.Lock said Wednesday that he's bummed...

AP Sports WriterChargers' Herbert able to deliver while under pressureBy JOE REEDYCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Justin Herbert has surprised many people with how quickly he has adjusted to the rigors of being a starting quarterback in the NFL.So when it comes to the Los Angeles Chargers' matchup on...

AP Pro Football WriterTitans can take big step toward AFC South title vs. ColtsBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans can take a big step toward winning the AFC South for the first time since 2008 on Thursday night.That means beating the Indianapolis Colts, the rival...

AP Sports WriterTua approaches injury anniversary grateful to be with MiamiBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Tua Tagovailoa says the game ball he gave Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores last week was a token of gratitude.''For me it was like, `Thank you for taking a shot on me,''' Tagovailoa said...

AP Pro Football WriterPlenty of reasons for record-setting scoring pace in NFLBy JOSH DUBOWPassing has never been easier and defenses are overmatched on a weekly basis.Whether it was the virtual offseason that hampered defensive development, a lack of screaming fans to hinder road teams, rules changes that always seem...

AP Pro Football WriterPlenty of reasons for scoring's record-setting pace in NFLBy JOSH DUBOWPassing has never been easier and defenses are overmatched on a weekly basis.Whether it was the virtual offseason that hampered defensive development, a lack of screaming fans to hinder road teams, rules changes that always seem...

AP Pro Football WriterA look at who's up and who's down at midpoint of NFL seasonBy JOSH DUBOWBill Belichick's reputation as a general manager has taken a hit since Tom Brady left New England.Meanwhile, players like Davante Adams and Derek Carr are gaining respect as the former Fresno State...

AP Pro Football WriterA look at who's up and who's down at midpoint of NFL seasonBy JOSH DUBOWBill Belichick's reputation as a general manager has taken a hit since Tom Brady left New England.Meanwhile, players like Davante Adams and Derek Carr are gaining respect as the former Fresno State...

AP Pro Football WriterTitans' A.J. Brown working to be physical wide receiverBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) A.J. Brown makes it clear. He sees himself as a very physical wide receiver for the Tennessee Titans.''I don't worry about getting hit,'' Brown said. ''I try to do the hitting.''Midway...