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BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Before taking a few days off during the Bills bye week, coach Rex Ryan had a few frustrations to get off his chest regarding the Seahawks, and one of their fans who taunted Buffalo assistant Kathryn Smith. Ryan rallied to the defense of Smith, who was the...

It's not difficult to pinpoint the teams that have unexpectedly prospered or just as stunningly plummeted halfway through the 2016 season. Yep, we're looking at you, Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals. Last January, you played for a spot in the Super Bowl. Right now, you're hanging with the mediocrities (or...

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) Jared Goff nearly made his NFL debut Sunday after starting quarterback Case Keenum bruised his non-throwing hand during the Los Angeles Rams' fourth consecutive loss. ''I said, `Jared, get warmed up, get ready,''' Rams coach Jeff Fisher said Monday. ''He said, `Coach, I'm ready.' I said,...

SAN DIEGO (AP) Even if the San Diego Chargers continue to struggle for an identity, Melvin Gordon isn't. For the second day in a row, coach Mike McCoy referred to the second-year running back as a ''bell cow.'' Gordon led the herd all right, running for a career-high 196 yards in...

NEW YORK (AP) Losses are piling, tempers are flaring and players are being benched. Throw in all the penalties, mistakes and questionable play calling, and the New York Jets have the troubling look and feel of a dysfunctional bunch. Todd Bowles' team is 3-6, matching its loss total from last season,...

TAMPA, Fla. -- When Tampa Bay opened the season with a 31-24 road victory over the Atlanta Falcons, it was a promising start to Dirk Koetter's head coaching career against a team he and Buccaneers defensive coordinator Mike Smith coached together. Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers When: 8:25 PM ET,...

Brooks looking for more success against Brees, SaintsSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) Ahmad Brooks is no stranger to Saints quarterback Drew Brees. Some of the biggest plays of the 49ers linebacker's career have come against the Super Bowl-winning quarterback.''Maybe I just have a ray of light over me when...

AP Sports WriterJerry said what? Cowboys' Prescott OK with latest from bossBy SCHUYLER DIXONFRISCO, Texas (AP) The questions came at Dak Prescott almost as fast as the numerous Philadelphia pass rushers that made the Dallas quarterback look more like a rookie than any opponent so far.How could he...

AP Pro Football WriterAndre Johnson says in retirement he'll always be a TexanBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Wide receiver Andre Johnson says his mother taught him when a person decides to take their leave they should exit the same way they entered, explaining why he quietly retired...

AP Sports WriterNewton addresses concerns with Goodell; Campbell fined $18KBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Panthers quarterback Cam Newton's concerns about ''illegal hits'' have been heard by the NFL - and action has been taken.A person familiar with the situation says Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Calais Campbell has been...

Bills sign Browns, release Roberson from secondaryORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Bills released cornerback Marcus Roberson from the 53-man roster and signed safety Sergio Brown on Wednesday.Brown has played in 86 career games with 15 starts and has 106 tackles, 2 1-2 sacks, one interception, 10 passes...

AP Pro Football WriterTitans eager to end San Diego skid that dates back to 1990By TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The last time the Tennessee Titans beat the Chargers in San Diego the franchise was located in another city and with a different nickname. During the stretch, the...