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AP Sports WriterSchottenheimer enjoying view of Seahawks offense from up topBy TIM BOOTHRENTON, Wash. (AP) Brian Schottenheimer returned to his seat after halftime last Sunday night and found a gift waiting for him.A hot dog. Which wasn't as much of a treat as the cheesecake the week before...

49ers promote Grasu from practice squad, place Coleman on IRSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers promoted offensive lineman Hroniss Grasu from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday and placed running back Tevin Coleman on injured reserve.The 49ers also activated running back JaMycal Hasty and...

Falcons top pick Terrell placed on COVID-19 reserve listFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The Atlanta Falcons placed first-round pick A.J. Terrell on the COVID-19 reserve list on Saturday, dealing another blow to the winless team's secondary heading into Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears.The Falcons (0-2) had already ruled...

Associated PressWashington hopes for big things from new-look backfieldBy ADAM ZIELONKAASHBURN, Va. (AP) Washington is looking to make the most of its all-new backfield. Coach Ron Rivera and his staff can choose from a variety of options depending on the situation.The new backfield is made up of rookie...

AP Sports WritersBrotherly love; Watts embracing unique family reunionBy KRISTIE RIEKEN and WILL GRAVESGrowing up in Wisconsin, the sibling rivalry between the Watt brothers had no boundaries. Out front playing roller hockey. In the backyard playing football. Mini-baseball in the basement. Even the kitchen table at grandma's was not...

AP Pro Football WriterVic Beasley Jr. healthy, set for Titans debut vs. VikingsBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Outside linebacker Vic Beasley Jr. appears ready for his long-awaited debut with the Tennessee Titans.The man who led the NFL with 15 1/2 sacks in 2016 spent all of this...

AP Pro Football WriterRaiders will be without speedy receiver Ruggs vs PatriotsBy JOSH DUBOWThe Las Vegas Raiders will be without speedy rookie receiver Henry Ruggs III this week because of injuries to his knee and hamstring.Ruggs was ruled out Friday for Sunday's game against the New England Patriots, along...

AP Pro Football WriterMullens to replace injured Garoppolo as 49ers starting QBBy JOSH DUBOWNick Mullens will start at quarterback on Sunday for the San Francisco 49ers in place of the injured Jimmy Garoppolo but won't have All-Pro tight end George Kittle as an option.Garoppolo didn't practice all week because...

Saints' Thomas out, Packers' Adams doubtful for SundayGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Both the Green Bay Packers and New Orleans Saints will likely be missing their star receivers for their Sunday night matchup.The Saints have ruled out 2019 Offensive Player of the Year Michael Thomas, which means he will...

AP Sports WriterAndrew Thomas meeting Giants expectations at left tackleBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Andrew Thomas has seen some of the NFL's top passer rushers in his first two games and the rookie left tackle didn't disappoint the New York Giants.The fourth pick overall in the draft...

AP Pro Football WriterJets WRs Crowder, Perriman and RT Fant out vs. ColtsBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) New York Jets wide receivers Jamison Crowder and Breshad Perriman were ruled out for the team's game at Indianapolis on Sunday because of injuries.And add another injured receiver to the...

Bills missing backup RB Moss for game vs RamsBy The Associated PressThe Bills will be without rookie running back Zack Moss for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams. Moss is out with a toe injury.A third-round pick out of Utah, Moss has split time in the backfield with...