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AP Sports WriterFormerly high-scoring Rams now struggling to put up pointsBy GREG BEACHAMTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) Midway through Sean McVay's fourth season in charge of the Los Angeles Rams, his team's identity has flipped.The coach who revolutionized offensive football for the Rams when he arrived in town now...

AP Pro Football WriterJake Luton's 1st NFL start for Jaguars won't be last or bestBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Jake Luton's first NFL start won't be his last. The Jacksonville Jaguars don't think it will be his best, either.The sixth-round draft pick from Oregon State could end up...

Associated PressStafford cleared to play, can't finish Lions' 34-20 lossBy BRIAN HALLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford spent the practice week in COVID-19 protocols, not getting on the field with his team and unsure he would be able to suit up for Sunday's game in Minnesota.Another set...

AP Sports WriterPanthers lean heavily on McCaffrey in upset bid of ChiefsBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Carolina coach Matt Rhule promised that Christian McCaffrey would get a full load against Kansas City if he was healthy.Rhule sure wasn't kidding.Starting with an opening 75-yard drive on which McCaffrey...

The Latest: Roethlisberger back from knee injury at DallasBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 9 in the NFL (all times EST):6:10 p.m.Ben Roethlisberger is back on the field for the second half after missing Pittsburgh's final series before halftime while his left knee was evaluated in the locker...

QBs Stafford, Allen, several TEs injured on rough NFL SundayBy The Associated PressLions quarterback Matthew Stafford left for good in the fourth quarter Sunday against Minnesota to undergo concussion protocol after being struck in the head during a sack, a mishap that capped a very difficult week for the...

AP Sports WriterAllen hurt, Smith interceptions sink Washington vs. GiantsBy STEPHEN WHYNOLANDOVER, Md. (AP) Alex Smith paused his preparations to enter the game to watch starting quarterback Kyle Allen get carted off the field after dislocating his left ankle.''Obviously, a ton of emotions going on for me right...

AP Sports WriterLock, Broncos run out of time for another comeback bidBy GEORGE HENRYATLANTA (AP) Drew Lock couldn't pull off another fourth-quarter comeback for the Denver Broncos.Lock came up just short in a 34-27 loss Sunday to the Atlanta Falcons after spending much of the first three quarters...

AP Sports WriterSeahawks sign coach Pete Carroll to contract extensionBy TIM BOOTHSeattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll has signed a multiyear contract extension that will keep him tied with the team well past his 70th birthday.The Seahawks did not officially announce the deal, but Carroll spoke about it following the...

The Latest: Next man up at QB for Dallas quickly makes markBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 9 in the NFL (all times EST):---5:25 p.m.Garrett Gilbert's first touchdown pass in his first career start has the Cowboys up early on the undefeated Steelers.Gilbert's 20-yard scoring pass to rookie...

The Latest: Chargers suffer more injuries early vs. RaidersBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 9 in the NFL (all times EST):---4:50 p.m.The Los Angeles Chargers suffered a couple key injuries to offensive players on their first series against the Las Vegas Raiders.Right tackle Bryan Bulaga aggravated a back...

Healthy WR Golden Tate won't play for Giants at WashingtonWASHINGTON (AP) New York Giants wide receiver Golden Tate won't play Sunday at Washington in the aftermath of seemingly calling out quarterback Daniel Jones and the coaching staff.Tate did not travel Saturday with the Giants for the game. The...