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The Latest: 3 players kneel during anthem at Giants-49ersBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the 10th Sunday of the NFL season (all times Eastern):4:51 p.m.Three players took a knee during the national anthem before the New York Giants game at the San Francisco 49ers, as the rest of the...

AP Sports WriterPanthers expecting to lean more on rookie RB McCaffreyBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Panthers aren't prepared to call it a changing of the guard at running back.However, it's becoming increasingly clear that Carolina is shifting its focus in the backfield away from veteran Jonathan Stewart...

The Latest: Browns QB back after injuryBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the 10th Sunday of the NFL season (all times Eastern):3:52 p.m. ETCleveland Browns rookie quarterback Deshone Kizer is back on the field, trying to rally his team from a 14-point deficit late in the fourth quarter.He left...

Earl Thomas doubtful, Eddie Lacy out for SeahawksRENTON, Wash. (AP) Eddie Lacy will be out and Earl Thomas is doubtful for the Seattle Seahawks heading into Thursday night's game against Arizona.Lacy suffered a groin injury early in Sunday's loss to Washington. But the bigger absence could be Thomas,...

AP Sports WriterDavis complains about Colts' handling of injury situationBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Indianapolis Colts cornerback Vontae Davis is upset he was demoted because of what the team called a non-injury related matter.The two-time Pro Bowler says he has been limited by a lingering groin injury.Davis was hurt...

AP Sports WriterSeahawks seem to love the desert, look for another win thereBy BOB BAUMGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Seattle Seahawks must love the desert.They've beaten coach Bruce Arians' Cardinals three of the past four times they've played there. The exception was last season's excruciating 6-6 tie, a Sunday...

AP Sports WriterPanthers No. 1 defense not content, wants more takeawaysBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Julius Peppers said prior to the season he felt like the Carolina Panthers had the potential to be the NFL's No. 1 defense.Now that they've reached that pinnacle, the Panthers want more.Carolina's veteran-laden...

Associated PressVikings add Bridgewater to active roster, put Bradford on IRBy BRIAN HALLEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) The Vikings' seemingly constant search for long-term success and stability at quarterback took another turn on Wednesday.Sam Bradford's future was cast in further doubt because of another knee surgery.And Teddy Bridgewater finally...

AP Sports WriterRamsey has remorse for not getting 'money's worth' vs GreenBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey wanted to sit down for this one.The second-year pro and budding star dispelled rumors, discussed his emotions and delivered more trash talk.Speaking publicly for the first time...

AP Sports Writer'Clean and sober' Gordon wants to be NFL's best receiverBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Through the haze of his troubled past, Josh Gordon still sees a bright future.Only he can save it.Declaring himself ''clean and sober'' and committed to reviving his NFL career, Gordon embarked on...

AP Sports WriterBengals' RT Fisher out for season; Eric Winston returnsBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) The Bengals' overwhelmed offensive line took another hit on Wednesday when right tackle Jake Fisher went on an injury list, ending his season.Eric Winston was signed to fill the spot, but it's unclear how...

AP Sports WriterFalcons only .500 at midpoint, say confidence unshakenBy CHARLES ODUMFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Falcons players are guarded against letting four losses in their last five games rattle their confidence.The Falcons (4-4) have fallen to .500, two games behind NFC South leader New Orleans.Atlanta's offense shows little...