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AP Sports WriterPayday: Browns' Crowell wants ball more, contract extensionBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) While Isaiah Crowell is running, his mind is racing.As hard as he tries not to focus on his contract situation with the Browns, Cleveland's leading rusher said there's barely a moment when he's not...

AP Sports WriterPackers dealing with injuries going into game vs BengalsBy GENARO C. ARMASGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) The banged-up Green Bay Packers are starting practice this week with about a dozen players on the injury report.Receivers Jordy Nelson and Randall Cobb, along with defensive lineman Mike Daniels were...

Fantasy Sports NetworkFANTASY PLAYS: Play matchups, manage injuries for Week 3By JOE GALLINAAs fantasy players look to set their Week 3 lineups, some will be scrambling to find a replacement for Panthers tight end Greg Olsen and others will have to monitor injuries to Bears running back Jordan Howard...

AP Sports WriterLewis to winless Bengals: Next job lost will be yoursBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) Coach Marvin Lewis warned Bengals players that more changes are coming if they continue to lose, and the next job lost could be theirs.The Bengals fired offensive coordinator Ken Zampese a day after...

AP Sports WriterJets' acting owner says team 'definitely not' tanking seasonBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Christopher Johnson has spent the past 17 years as a trusted confidant behind the scenes for his older brother's New York Jets.He's now front and center as the man in charge...

AP Sports WriterFalcons rookie McKinley to test power rush against LionsBy CHARLES ODUMFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Takk McKinley's self-imposed, two-week break from social media ended this week with a two-word announcement on his Twitter account:''Takk back .''The rookie defensive end flexed his muscles while wearing his Atlanta Falcons...

Seahawks-Titans CapsuleBy The Associated PressSEATTLE (1-1) at TENNESSEE (1-1)Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, FoxOPENING LINE - Seahawks by 1RECORD VS. SPREAD - Seattle 0-2, Tennessee 1-1SERIES RECORD - Seahawks lead 10-6LAST MEETING - Seahawks beat Titans 20-13, Oct. 13, 2013LAST WEEK - Seahawks beat 49ers 12-9; Titans beat Jaguars 37-16AP...

Gase leaves open possibility of Timmons rejoining DolphinsDAVIE, Fla. (AP) Miami Dolphins coach Adam Gase says he'll decide later whether to let linebacker Lawrence Timmons rejoin the team.Timmons was suspended indefinitely after he went AWOL Saturday, the day before the Dolphins' season-opening win at the Los Angeles Chargers....

Broncos-Bills CapsuleBy The Associated PressDENVER (2-0) at BUFFALO (1-1)Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBSOPENING LINE - Pick-emRECORD VS. SPREAD - Denver 1-0-1, Buffalo 2-0SERIES RECORD - Bills lead series 20-16-1LAST MEETING - Broncos beat Bills 24-17, Dec. 7, 2014LAST WEEK - Broncos beat Cowboys 42-17; Bills lost to Panthers 9-3AP...

Associated PressPredators target NFL concussion victims, lawyers sayBy KRISTEN DE GROOTPHILADELPHIA (AP) Lawyers for former NFL players now eligible for payments under the league's $1 billion concussion settlement said Tuesday they've found evidence that unscrupulous third-party providers are trying to take advantage of players with significant brain damage.Christopher...

Panthers TE Olsen heads to IR; will miss at least 8 gamesCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Greg Olsen will miss a minimum of eight games after the Panthers placed the three-time Pro Bowl tight end on injured reserve with a broken right foot Tuesday.The earliest Olsen is eligible to return...

AP Sports WriterLions staying grounded after big win in prime timeBy NOAH TRISTERALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) Jim Caldwell's demeanor doesn't change much, even after a nationally televised victory on the road.Detroit's famously even-keeled coach had a quick reply when asked about his team's 2-0 start to the season.''Only...