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Quarterback Jay Cutler makes return for BearsLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) Jay Cutler's return has come at the right time for the Chicago Bears.Cutler is back as the starter after five weeks away with a thumb sprain as a replacement Brian Hoyer, who went on injured reserve with a...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos trade for Patriots backup tight end DerbyBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The Denver Broncos traded a 2017 fifth-round pick to the rival New England Patriots in exchange for tight end A.J. Derby.To make room, they released veteran safety Shiloh Keo for the second time...

The fans at Sports Authority Field at Mile High will be treated to a game between the Houston Texans and the Denver Broncos when they take their seats on Monday. Houston Texans vs. Denver Broncos When: 8:30 PM ET, Monday, October 24, 2016 Where: Sports Authority Field, Denver, Colorado TV: 8:30 p.m. ET,...

Fantasy Sports NetworkFANTASY PLAYS: Ajayi, Forte, Rodgers answer RB doubtersBy NANDO DI FINOJacquizz Rodgers continued to dominate in Doug Martin's absence, Matt Forte proved his doubters wrong, and Jay Ajayi ran his way into the NFL record books. Fantasy owners have some new names (Russell Shepard) to learn, as...

AP Sports WriterAjayi has Dolphins back in the running for a playoff berthBy STEVEN WINEDAVIE, Fla. (AP) Faster than you can say Jay Ajayi - or maybe it's ''Jay Ajayi?!'' - the Miami Dolphins have turned their season around. Thanks to their running back, they're back in the...

AP Pro Football WriterMularkey insists Titans are better, need more consistencyBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Mike Mularkey insists his Tennessee Titans are a good team. Yet for every great offensive drive or defensive stand, they stumble through stretches of games.The Titans blew a 23-20 lead in the...

AP Pro Football WriterSkins head to London vs. Bengals after mistake-filled lossBy HOWARD FENDRICHASHBURN, Va. (AP) Matt Jones' problems holding onto the football are hardly the only mistake the Washington Redskins will want to correct before they play again.Still, Jones' fumbling woes are going to get a lot...

AP Sports WriterBills coach Ryan calls Landry's hit on Williams 'dirty'By JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Bills coach Rex Ryan is challenging the NFL to consider ejecting players for blindside hits to the head such as the one by Dolphins receiver Jarvis Landry that leveled Buffalo safety Aaron...

AP Sports WriterJets' Smith has torn ACL in knee, Fitzpatrick back at QBBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Geno Smith's second chance at starting appears to be over. His playing days with the New York Jets could be, too.An MRI on Monday revealed that the maligned quarterback has...

AP Sports WriterJaguars WR Lee says he was flagged for using racial slurBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Jaguars receiver Marqise Lee says he was flagged for using a racial slur in Jacksonville's 33-16 loss to Oakland on Sunday.Lee acknowledged Monday that it was the cause for his unsportsmanlike...

Redskins LT Trent Williams' left knee 'structurally sound'ASHBURN, Va. (AP) Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden says an MRI shows that left tackle Trent Williams' left knee is ''structurally OK.''Speaking to reporters Monday, Gruden called the information about his Pro Bowl offensive lineman ''good news'', but added that Williams...

AP Sports WriterStruggling Panthers emerge from bye week hopeful, healthierBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The bye week has provided the struggling Carolina Panthers with a new sense of hope - and a few more healthy bodies on the field as well.Coach Ron Rivera expressed confidence Monday the Panthers...