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Associated PressRaiders-Chargers game may be affected by wildfiresBy MICHAEL WAGAMANALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The NFL is keeping an eye on the wildfires in Northern California and has been exploring options to move Sunday's game between the Oakland Raiders and Los Angeles Chargers if it becomes necessary.Michael Signora, the NFL's...

Landry critical of fans who lobby for Cutler's benchingDAVIE, Fla. (AP) Miami Dolphins receiver Jarvis Landry lashed out Thursday at fans who lobbied for quarterback Jay Cutler to be benched, saying they're an embarrassment to players.Cutler drew jeers while struggling through much of the Dolphins' 2017 home debut...

Landry critical of fans who lobby for Cutler's benchingDAVIE, Fla. (AP) Miami Dolphins receiver Jarvis Landry is critical of fans who lobbied for quarterback Jay Cutler to be benched, saying they're an embarrassment to players.Cutler drew jeers while struggling through much of the Dolphins' 2017 home debut, before...

AP Pro Football WriterCourt clears way for 6-game suspension of Cowboys' ElliottBy SCHUYLER DIXONFRISCO, Texas (AP) A federal appeals court cleared the way for the NFL to impose a six-game suspension on Dallas Cowboys star Ezekiel Elliott over domestic violence allegations on Thursday, siding with the league in...

AP Sports WriterBengals TE Tyler Eifert out for season with back injuryBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) Bengals tight end Tyler Eifert will miss the rest of the season with a back injury that has put his career in jeopardy.The fifth-year veteran missed half of last season with ankle and...

AP Sports WriterRedskins insist they're not underestimating winless 49ersBy STEPHEN WHYNOLANDOVER, Md. (AP) When the Washington Redskins began preparing to face the 0-5 San Francisco 49ers, coach Jay Gruden wanted to get a message across.''They're four plays away from being 4-1,'' Gruden told his players.That may be the...

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Suspended cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie has met with New York Giants coach Ben McAdoo and has been told that his suspension is indefinite. The Giants said the meeting took place Thursday morning. Neither Rodgers-Cromartie nor McAdoo was immediately available for comment. Players can be suspended a maximum of four...

AP Pro Football WriterCourt clears way for 6-game suspension of Cowboys' ElliottBy SCHUYLER DIXONFRISCO, Texas (AP) A federal appeals court has lifted an injunction that blocked a six-game suspension for Dallas Cowboys star Ezekiel Elliott, clearing the way for the NFL's punishment over domestic violence allegations and likely...

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (1-4) at OAKLAND (2-3) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EDT, CBS OPENING LINE - Raiders by 3 RECORD VS. SPREAD - Los Angeles 1-3-1, Oakland 2-3 SERIES RECORD - Raiders led 63-50-2 LAST MEETING - Raiders beat Chargers 19-16, Dec. 18, 2016 LAST WEEK - Chargers beat Giants 27-22; Raiders lost to Ravens 30-17 AP...

AP Sports WriterWatson shines for Texans as Kizer struggles with BrownsBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) The Houston Texans and Cleveland Browns both looked to rookies to start at quarterback this season.While Houston's Deshaun Watson has improved each week since taking over at halftime of the season opener, Cleveland's DeShone...

TAMPA BAY (2-2) at ARIZONA (2-3) Sunday, 4:05 p.m., EDT, Fox OPENING LINE - Buccaneers by 1 RECORD VS SPREAD - Tampa Bay 1-3, Arizona 0-5 SERIES RECORD - Cardinals lead 10-9 LAST MEETING - Cardinals beat Buccaneers 40-7, Sept. 18, 2016 LAST WEEK - Buccaneers lost to Patriots 19-14; Cardinals lost to Eagles 34-7 AP...

PITTSBURGH (3-2) at KANSAS CITY (5-0) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EDT, CBS OPENING LINE - Chiefs by 3 1/2 RECORD VS. SPREAD - Pittsburgh 2-3, Kansas City 5-0 SERIES RECORD - Steelers lead 22-11 LAST MEETING - Steelers beat Chiefs 18-16, division playoffs, Jan. 15 LAST WEEK - Steelers lost to Jaguars 30-9; Chiefs beat Texans...