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AP Pro Football WriterAP source: Jets place RB Bell on IR with hamstring injuryBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) A person with direct knowledge of the decision says the New York Jets will place running back Le'Veon Bell on injured reserve with a hamstring injury.Bell was hurt in...

AP Sports WriterBengals claim kicker, but Bullock expected to go vs. BrownsBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) The Bengals claimed former Browns kicker Austin Seibert off waivers but expect Randy Bullock to be ready to play in Cleveland on Thursday night.Bullock missed a 31-yard field goal with 2 seconds left...

AP Pro Football WriterTitans sound ready to let veteran kicker fix his issuesBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Mike Vrabel and the Tennessee Titans sound prepared to be patient with four-time Pro Bowl kicker Stephen Gostkowski.Making the game-winning field goal certainly helps.Gostkowski's track record does too.''For a guy...

AP Sports WriterPackers' Valdes-Scantling ready to build on Week 1 effortBy STEVE MEGARGEEOne week into the season, Green Bay Packers wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling already has showcased the traits that have inspired such exhilaration and exasperation.Valdes-Scantling had four receptions for 96 yards and a touchdown in a 43-34 victory...

AP Sports WriterWhat elbow problem? Roethlisberger quiets doubters in openerBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Time to stop talking about Ben Roethlisberger's surgically repaired right elbow.At least for now.Whatever lingering doubts Roethlisberger or the rest of the Pittsburgh Steelers might have had over the state of their franchise quarterback's passing...

RotoExpertsFANTASY PLAYS: Players to add include Hines, Snell, WatkinsBy BRANDON C. WILLIAMSWeek 1 waiver wires always have a December 26-like feel: there's always discounts on overlooked gifts along with a tireless customer service that patiently endures the run of returns of broken and discarded presents.Here's to replacing injured talent...

AP Sports WriterPats embracing 'new normal' of Newton carrying rushing loadBy KYLE HIGHTOWERFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) If the Patriots' Week 1 win over the Dolphins revealed anything, it's that they will have no problem giving Cam Newton plenty of opportunities to run the ball this season.That's just fine by...

AP Sports WriterInjuries to test resourcefulness of Packers' offensive lineBy STEVE MEGARGEEGreen Bay showcased the resourcefulness of its offensive line Sunday as the Packers didn't allow a sack despite playing parts of the game without multiple projected starters.That trait will get tested again and again the rest of the...

AP Sports WriterStefanski, Browns make bad first impression in opening lossBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Kevin Stefanski didn't need long to be lumped together with so many Browns coaches before him.One game into his tenure, he's 0-1, being ripped for a head-scratching decision and Stefanski's facing a lengthy list...

AP Sports WriterRams' new defense gets off to strong start in beating DallasBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Rams saw some encouraging early returns from Sean McVay's offseason decision to make systemic changes to what was already a pretty good defense.The Rams yielded 380 yards to...

AP Sports WriterFalcons commit to renewed run game with Gurley - for 1 halfBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) Todd Gurley's debut with the Atlanta Falcons showed the benefit of a balanced offense - for one half.The second half revealed what can happen when that game plan is lost in...

AP Sports WriterJoe Burrow offers Bengals hope amid another incredible lossBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) Joe Burrow led the Bengals downfield twice with a chance to grab a late lead. Cincinnati fans watching from home were thinking they were about to see their woebegone franchise reach a turning point...