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Falcons' Julio Jones still has chance to play against BearsATLANTA (AP) Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones still has a chance to play against the Chicago Bears on Sunday after missing practice this week with a hamstring injury.Jones was listed as questionable on Friday.''We'll take it all the...

AP Sports WriterNiners, Giants battling injury bug after just two gamesBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers and the New York Giants are battling the injury bug after just two games, as well some other scary issues.Wondering what might scare NFL players?For the Niners (1-1),...

Packers' Adams 'probably doubtful' to play against SaintsGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur says it's ''probably doubtful'' that wide receiver Davante Adams will play Sunday night at New Orleans due to a hamstring injury.Adams hasn't practiced this week since leaving the Packers' 42-21 victory...

AP Sports WriterBills rejuvenated offense has Rams coach McVay's attentionBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Sean McVay knows good offenses when he sees them.Quarterback Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills - a team previously known for having a defense-first reputation - have suddenly captured the Los Angeles Rams...

AP Sports WriterNostalgia on display as Jon Gruden, Raiders visit PatriotsBy KYLE HIGHTOWERFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) Jon Gruden still thinks it was a fumble.It's been nearly two decades since the Raiders coach walked out of a snow-covered Foxboro Stadium on the wrong end of a 16-13 overtime loss to...

AP Sports WriterStill ticking: "Big Ben" to set franchise mark vs. TexansBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Randy Fichtner watched the big kid with the strong arm and the sense of invincibility that is the province of the very young and immediately grew worried.So Fichter, then the Pittsburgh Steelers' quarterbacks...

AP Sports WriterHerbert gets full week of practice as Chargers host PanthersBy JOE REEDYINGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) Justin Herbert has had an entire week instead of just a couple minutes to prepare for his second NFL start.The Los Angeles Chargers rookie will be under center on Sunday against the...

AP Pro Football WriterNext up for banged-up Jets: 'Whoever's got a pulse'By DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Wanted: Healthy bodies who can catch a pass.Or throw a block. Or last an entire game.That's the state of things with the New York Jets right now, and it seems...

AP Pro Football WriterEx-Bronco Shaq Barrett returns to Denver with BuccaneersBy ARNIE STAPLETONDENVER (AP) After watching Von Miller and Bradley Chubb team up for 24+ sacks in Denver in 2018, Shaq Barrett didn't want to be a backup anymore and took his talents to Tampa.When he returns with...

AP Sports WriterBig game: Chiefs and Mahomes vs Ravens and Jackson on MNFBy DAVID GINSBURGIt's the defending Super Bowl champions against a team that's won 14 straight regular-season games.Or, maybe it's a preview of the AFC title game - a matchup many expected to see last January. Most of...

AP Pro Football WriterRaiders passing offense focuses on TE Darren WallerBy JOSH DUBOWThere was no hiding who Derek Carr's favorite target has been so far this season.The Las Vegas Raiders quarterback has completed 18 passes to star tight end Darren Waller through two weeks, more than double the total...

AP Pro Football WriterEagles, Bengals each look to avoid 0-3 startsBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia Eagles are dealing with adversity far earlier than usual. The Cincinnati Bengals are right where they've been for a while.One of the teams should earn their first win Sunday - unless they...