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AP Sports WriterPanthers going to hurry-up offense? Not so fast, says RiveraBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Panthers quarterback Cam Newton loves playing in the no-huddle, hurry-up offense, calling it "our edge."Tight Greg Olsen believes Newton excels in an upbeat offense.But coach Ron Rivera pumped the breaks on the...

NFLPA health playbook for players puts concussions in focusINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The NFL Players Association has created a medical guide for players, a 107-page reference book written by scientific professionals with extensive material on concussion detection, treatment and the league's game-day protocol for head injuries.The union's inaugural ''health playbook''...

AP Pro Football WriterBucs coach had hoped to avoid seeing Titans' top draft pickBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tampa Bay coach Bruce Arians knew from the strength staff he hired from Mississippi State that his Buccaneers had a chance of defending against Tennessee's first-round draft pick, defensive...

AP Sports WriterSeattle GM John Schneider appreciative of his opportunityBy TIM BOOTHRENTON, Wash. (AP) Every so often, John Schneider will see what's happening with other franchises around the NFL and his personal appreciation for what's taken place during his tenure as general manager in Seattle is reinforced.Schneider knows...

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The Atlanta Falcons have declared receiver Julio Jones and center Alex Mack out for Sunday's game at Kansas City. Jones, a seven-time Pro Bowl selection, will miss his third straight game with a hamstring injury. Mack, a six-time Pro Bowl pick, will miss his first game...

The Latest: Texans score 20 straight points to lead ChiefsBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the NFL's Week 6 (all times EDT):---2:45 p.m.The Texans lead the Chiefs 23-17 at halftime of a punt-free foul-fest in Kansas City.The teams have combined for 14 penalties for 114 yards, the most fouls...

AP Pro Football WriterAP source: Jets' Osemele cleared to play; he wants surgeryBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) New York Jets guard Kelechi Osemele says he needs season-ending shoulder surgery and is waiting for the team to authorize the procedure, but the team wants him on the...

Eagles DE Bennett surrenders on charge of injury to elderlyHOUSTON (AP) Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro defensive end Michael Bennett has surrendered to authorities in Houston on a charge that he injured a paraplegic woman as he tried to get onto the field after last year's Super Bowl to celebrate...

AP Sports WriterJets' Forte says Morton 'very open-minded' about suggestionsBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) New York Jets running back Matt Forte says offensive coordinator John Morton was ''very open-minded'' when the two spoke about his comments Sunday in which he criticized the game plan.Forte said Monday...

AP Sports WriterPackers-Chiefs remains showdown of division leadersBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) It was supposed to be a Sunday night celebration of two of the NFL's storied franchises, the Green Bay Packers and Kansas City Chiefs, teams that played in the first Super Bowl and each led...

AP Sports WriterMoving on from QB Nick Foles would be costly for JaguarsBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars are seemingly stuck with another expensive quarterback mistake.The Jaguars benched veteran Nick Foles for the final four games of the season Monday, switching to rookie sensation Gardner Minshew...

RotoExpertsFANTASY PLAYS: RB position in fantasy all about workloadBy JOE GALLINAWith many NFL teams using a running back by committee approach, the ''bell cow'' back who carries the ball 20 times per game has become a hot commodity in fantasy football.According to consensus draft rankings in point-per-reception (PPR) scoring...