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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...

AP Sports WriterBills coach terms injuries to Edmunds, Milano not long termBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) The status of Bills starting linebackers Tremaine Edmunds and Matt Milano is uncertain for Buffalo's game at the Miami Dolphins this weekend.Without going into much detail Monday, coach Sean McDermott would...

The Latest: Rodgers leads Packers past Vikings in openerBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 1 in the NFL (all times EDT):4:30 p.m.The first Sunday games of the 2020 NFL season are in the books.Among the big winners were the Green Bay Packers who survived a 24-point fourth quarter...

Brady has Evans active vs. Saints despite hurt hamstringBy The Associated PressBuccaneers receiver Mike Evans is active for Sunday's game in New Orleans after missing practice with a hamstring injury during the past week.In other late-afternoon kickoffs, the Bengals are without eight-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Geno Atkins for...

AP Sports WriterRacial injustice themes on display in empty NFL stadiumsBy JIMMY GOLENNFL teams opening their seasons in empty stadiums knelt, locked arms, raised fists in protest or stayed off the field entirely for the ''Star-Spangled Banner'' and the Black anthem ''Lift Every Voice and Sing'' on Sunday as...

The Latest: Buffalo Bills linebackers taking a beatingBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 1 in the NFL (all times EDT):3:30 p.m.The Buffalo Bills are down two starting linebackers with Tremaine Edmunds being treated on the sideline with a right shoulder injury.Edmunds was hurt while attempting to tackle Jets...

AP Sports WriterRacial injustice themes on display in empty NFL stadiumsBy JIMMY GOLENSeattle's Jason Myers kicked the ball through the end zone to open Seattle's season at Atlanta. No one else on the field moved.Instead, the Seahawks and Falcons dropped to one knee where they had stood.After years of...

The Latest: Collins ejected, others injured in NFL's openersBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 1 in the NFL (all times EDT):3:05 p.m.Some NFL players' long-awaited debuts didn't last long on opening weekend.Lions linebacker Jamie Collins was ejected in the first half against the Bears when he made contact...

The Latest: NFL, DISH Network reach accord in nick of timeBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 1 in the NFL (all times EDT):3:55 p.m.The NFL and DISH Network have reached a new carriage agreement that restores NFL Network and NFL RedZone to Dish TV and Sling TV.The agreement...

The Latest: Kamara answers Brady's TD run with two scoresBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 1 in the NFL (all times EDT):5:30 p.m.Alvin Kamara's touchdowns on a 12-yard reception and 6-yard run on successive possessions have thrust the New Orleans Saints ahead of Tampa Bay 14-7 in the...