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AP Sports WriterImprov class: Steelers' offense at ease operating on the flyBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Steelers spent the first half against Baltimore stuck in neutral. James Conner couldn't get anything going on the ground. Ben Roethlisberger couldn't find any rhythm. And the NFL's last unbeaten team...

AP Sports WriterMichel returns, Gilmore still out as Pats prepare for JetsBy KYLE HIGHTOWERFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) Patriots running back Sony Michel returned to practice Thursday, a month after being placed on injured reserve with a quad injury.Several of his teammates either sat out or were limited for New...

AP Pro Football WriterBig Ben, 7-0 Steelers visit as Cowboys keep turning QB wheelBy SCHUYLER DIXONARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Ben Roethlisberger goes into Pittsburgh's game against longtime rival Dallas with nearly 7,500 career passes in the regular season.The two choices to start for the Cowboys don't have 10 between...

AP Sports WriterRams have built a dominant defense midway through seasonBy GREG BEACHAMTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) Sean McVay's offseason decision to ditch Wade Phillips in favor of a 37-year-old career assistant who had never been an NFL defensive coordinator seemed quite capable of burning the Los Angeles Rams...

AP Pro Football WriterTitans, Bears eager to snap 2-game skids after strong startsBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans are not happy. Their sizzling start during which they won their first five games is a distant memory with the fresh pain of back-to-back losses for the...

AP Sports WriterTate and Judge talk at length about his on-field complaintsBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) New York Giants coach Joe Judge and wide receiver Golden Tate talked at length after the wide receiver complained about not getting enough passes thrown his way and the player's wife...

AP Sports WriterPanthers 'very hopeful' McCaffrey plays vs. ChiefsBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Panthers coach Matt Rhule is ''very hopeful'' Christian McCaffrey will play Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs after the running back went through his first padded practice on Wednesday since Week 2.McCaffrey has missed Carolina's...

AP Pro Football Writer49ers close facility after Bourne's positive COVID-19 testBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers have shut down their facility after receiver Kendrick Bourne tested positive for the coronavirus but are still scheduled to play Green Bay on Thursday night as of now.The...

AP Sports WriterOBJ's knee surgery next week, Browns GM sees him as long fitBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Odell Beckham Jr. has knee surgery scheduled next week. For now, the Browns have him penciled into their plans well beyond that.The star receiver, who suffered a season-ending knee injury in...

AP Pro Football WriterMissing players dominate Packers-49ers rematch in prime timeBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) When the San Francisco 49ers dealt Green Bay a humiliating loss last November, it was Nick Bosa controlling the line of scrimmage and George Kittle and Deebo Samuel catching long TD passes...

Bears place right tackle Massie on IR, Ifedi on COVID listLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears could be missing four starters on their offensive line when they visit the Tennessee Titans this week, after placing right tackle Bobby Massie on injured reserve and right guard Germain Ifedi...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos cancel practice after another COVID-19 infectionBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Vic Fangio says he's confident his team is safe and feels the Denver Broncos are insulated from a major coronavirus outbreak despite another player testing positive for COVID-19.''There's always concern, but the thing I...