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Chiefs lose Alex Smith, Ware to concussionsBy The Associated PressThe Kansas City Chiefs left Indianapolis with a decisive victory.They also carried some concerns about the health of the core of their offense.Quarterback Alex Smith was twice forced out of the game by hits to the head, leaving for good...

AP Sports WriterGronk breaks Patriots TD record in Buffalo homecomingBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Rob Gronkowski understands growing up in Buffalo doesn't make him immune to the cold welcome reserved for visiting teams - and that especially includes the Bills' AFC East rival Patriots.''For sure, you get...

Associated PressSeahawks Graham makes little noise in Superdome returnBy GUERRY SMITHNEW ORLEANS (AP) After turning down every interview request during the week, Seattle tight end Jimmy Graham figured to do his talking on the field in his return to the Superdome.He didn't make much noise there, either. Graham...

Cowboys WR Bryant active vs Eagles after missing 3 gamesARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Dez Bryant will return for the Dallas Cowboys against Philadelphia after missing three games with a hairline fracture of a bone in his right knee.The 2014 All-Pro receiver was active for Sunday night's game between the...

AP Sports WriterJets, Fitzpatrick show resolve to rally past winless BrownsBy WILL GRAVESCLEVELAND (AP) Maybe Ryan Fitzpatrick can stop worrying about what the New York Jets coaching staff and front office thinks of him. The proof came at halftime of a 31-28 win over the Cleveland Browns on...

AP Sports WriterInjuries could put Chiefs' chances on shoulders of backupsBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Kansas City Chiefs were the kings of improv Sunday.They may have to do it all over again next week after a rugged 30-14 victory at Indianapolis.This week's biggest concern, of course, will be...

AP Sports WriterPanthers QB Newton: I don't feel protected by NFL officialsBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Cam Newton has had it with NFL officials.The Carolina Panthers quarterback fired away Sunday, saying he doesn't feel protected by them on the field and that their lack of calls is ''taking...

AP Sports WriterBrowns wondering when streak will end after falling to 0-8By WILL GRAVESCLEVELAND (AP) There's a light in the Cleveland Browns' locker room at FirstEnergy Stadium that splashes the phrase ''Expect to Win'' on the carpet for all the players and staff to see.The sign doesn't mention...

AP Sports WriterInjuries could put Chiefs' chances on shoulders of backupsBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Kansas City Chiefs were the kings of improv Sunday.They may have to do it all over again next week after a rugged 30-14 victory at Indianapolis.This week's biggest concern, of course, will be...

The Latest: Falcons tight end Tamme out with shoulder injuryBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Sunday's NFL action (all times Eastern):6:30 p.m.Atlanta Falcons starting tight end Jacob Tamme has a right shoulder injury and will not return to the game.Tamme caught a 13-yard pass from Matt Ryan and was...

Vikings rule McKinnon, Sendejo out for Monday vs. BearsEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Vikings have ruled running back Jerick McKinnon and strong safety Andrew Sendejo out of their game at Chicago because of sprained ankles.Neither McKinnon nor Sendejo has practiced at all after getting hurt last week...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos promote Juwan Thompson with CJ Anderson on IRBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The Denver Broncos promoted running back Juwan Thompson from their practice squad on Saturday to take the roster spot of C.J. Anderson, who was placed on injured reserve.Anderson underwent surgery Thursday to...