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AP Pro Football WriterFrom season-altering to bizarre, injuries hit NFL yet againBy SCHUYLER DIXONARLINGTON, Texas (AP) From the season-altering to the bizarre, injuries are playing their traditionally significant role in the NFL.Dak Prescott's Dallas Cowboys are on the verge of a lost year when they hoped to contend...

AP Sports WriterBrowns activate QB Baker Mayfield from COVID-19 listBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Browns activated quarterback Baker Mayfield from the COVID-19 list, clearing him to practice and play this week against Houston.Mayfield had to isolate for several days after he had close contact with a staff member...

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 Sports WriterSteelers' Roethlisberger, 3 teammates go on COVID-19 listBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Steelers' pursuit of a perfect season has a new opponent in COVID-19.A day after NFL's last unbeaten team placed tight end Vance McDonald on the COVID-19 list following a positive test, quarterback Ben...

Jaguars sign Chase McLaughlin as kicking carousel continuesJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars signed kicker Chase McLaughlin off Minnesota's practice squad Tuesday and expect him to play at Green Bay this weekend.McLaughlin will be the team's sixth kicker this season, following Josh Lambo, Brandon Wright, Aldrick Rosas, Stephen...

AP Sports WriterSteelers' Roethlisberger, 3 teammates go on COVID-19 listBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Steelers' pursuit of a perfect season has a new opponent in COVID-19.A day after NFL's last unbeaten team placed tight end Vance McDonald on the COVID-19 list following a positive test, quarterback Ben...

AP Sports WriterDespite record, Patriots confidence remains at halfway pointBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) The Patriots knew this season would look different following the free agency departure of franchise stalwart Tom Brady to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, coupled with several key players choosing to opt out because of COVID-19...

RotoExpertsFANTASY PLAYS: Players to add include Gallman, Pats' MeyersBy BRANDON C. WILLIAMSThere is still quality to be found in the waiver wires entering Week 10 of the fantasy football season.Although much of it has already been claimed, this week offers a host of options that can be difference-makers as...

AP Pro Football WriterMahomes piles up big numbers at Arrowhead - on Election DayBy ARNIE STAPLETONPatrick Mahomes piled up some very big numbers at Arrowhead Stadium last week.Twice.Five days before throwing for four touchdowns and nearly 400 yards in the Kansas City Chiefs' 33-31 victory over the Carolina Panthers,...

AP Sports WriterBills fans support grieving Allen with charitable donationsBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Bills fans have rallied to support quarterback Josh Allen following his grandmother's death by donating more than $200,000 to a Buffalo children's hospital in her honor.The Oishei Children's Hospital announced the latest total on...